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The Greatest American Rock Band [All Time Best]

Rock has a long history.

Among them, American rock has undergone dramatic changes.

Today, when people think of American rock, many probably imagine a powerful sound that makes heavy use of power chords.

Of course, those characteristics are certainly there, but the evolution that led to them is also compelling.

This time, we’ve picked out rock bands that are indispensable when talking about American rock.

Each band has its own originality and appeal, so please read to the end.

Playlist

The Greatest American Rock Band [All Time Best]
show_chartTitlePlaylistOne point
1eastSmells Like Teen SpiritNirvanaNirvana from Washington State, USA...
2eastSweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ RosesThe charm of “Sw…” lies in its somewhat nostalgic atmosphere.
3north_eastBlack SummerRed Hot Chili PeppersThe American rock scene, around the 1970s, ...
4south_eastCrazyAerosmithKnown for hit songs such as “Crazy,” Ame…
5eastIt’s My LifeBon JoviAs an American rock band, in Japan they are one of the...
6eastSeparate Ways (Worlds Apart)JourneyJourney was formed in San Francisco in 1973…
7eastEnter SandmanMetallicaAmong rock genres, with even more intense and higher-pitched guitars...
8eastI Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISSKiss is an American ... formed in 1973.
9eastNumbLinkin ParkLinkin Park showcases a diverse musicality…
10eastFoxey LadyThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceMr. Jimi Hendrix is a guitarist...
11eastBasket CaseGreen DayGreen Day brings the tradition of punk rock into the modern era…
12eastI Get AroundThe Beach BoysAmerica, where the word 'duality' fits perfectly...
13eastSugarMaroon 5Maroon 5, from Los Angeles, USA, is…
14eastSecond ChanceShinedownShinedown: The Appeal of the Rock Band
15east1979The Smashing PumpkinsAn alternative rock act from Chicago, USA…
16eastMr. BrightsideThe KillersFrom Las Vegas, a world-famous rock band
17eastBelieverImagine DragonsImagine Dragons made their major-label debut in 2012...
18eastPlushStone Temple PilotsLeaving a major mark on the American rock scene...
19eastTo Be With YouMr. BIGMr. Big is known for their technically elaborate playing...
20eastI Miss The MiseryHalestorm...to groups like BAND-MAID, known for their maid outfits...
21eastNo One KnowsQueens of the Stone AgeLeft a striking impression on the American rock scene…
22eastI Hate Everything About YouThree Days GraceThe Canadian rock band, Three Days…
23eastHotel CaliforniaThe EaglesFrom Los Angeles, California, USA...
24eastJumpVan HalenWhen it comes to American rock, nowadays it's pop...
25eastHold The LineTOTOAn American rock band formed in 1976...
26eastBlitzkrieg BopRamonesThe Ramones’ music in American rock...
27eastDr. FeelgoodMötley CrüeThe standard-bearers of glam metal, Mötley Crüe, a...
28eastAloneHeartVocalist Ann Wilson and guitarist ...
29eastPsychosocialSlipknotSlipknot pushes the sound of rock further…
30eastThe PretenderFoo FightersFoo Fighters are a band formed by former Nirvana d…
31eastGimme All Your Lovin’ZZ TopZee Zee from Texas, USA...
32eastThe FlameCheap TrickCheap Trick has catchy melodies and...
33eastPoisonAlice CooperMr. Alice Cooper is the ... of shock rock.
34eastSmoothSantanaSantana brought the fusion of Latin music and rock to the world...
35eastLight My FireThe DoorsRepresentative of the 1960s, when early rock developed…
36eastKilling In the NameRage Against The MachineRage Against the Machine is a Los...
37east(You Can Still) Rock In AmericaNight RangerNight Ranger weaves beautiful me... into hard rock.
38eastMore Than WordsExtremeExtreme uniquely fused metal and funk...
39eastRebel GirlBikini KillBikini Kill: Pioneers of Feminist Punk Rock
40eastBring Me To LifeEvanescenceNew elements such as hip-hop added to traditional rock...
41eastAlivePearl JamPearl Jam was formed in Seattle in 1990 and cont…
42eastUnsatisfiedThe ReplacementsThe innovative sound of punk rock, music that stirs the soul
43eastPull Me UnderDream TheaterThe pioneers of progressive metal, Dream Thea...
44eastRemedyThe Black CrowesA band that embodies the essence of American rock, ...
45eastThrash UnrealAgainst Me!Conveying defiance toward society and one's individuality
46eastTrue BelieversThe Bouncing SoulsA legendary band that embodies punk rock
47eastAnarchy Burger (Hold the Government)The VandalsA satirical punk rock collective that laughs at society
48eastDie for the GovernmentAnti-FlagA defiant punk band changing society
49eastI Love Livin’ in the CityFearFear is an aggressive punk band.
50eastmOBSCENEMarilin MansonMarilyn Manson, a heavyweight rock band with a dark worldview