Let’s take a quick look at what’s popular! America’s popular bands

100%Sonic youth

Sonic Youth – 100% (Official Music Video)

Included on the 1992 album “Dirty.” A five-piece band from New York formed in 1981.

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, they were a leading force on the indie scene in the 1980s and went on to have a major influence on genres such as grunge and alternative rock.

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Toto – Africa (Official HD Video)

Formed in 1976 around a core of studio musicians, they are one of America’s quintessential rock bands, responsible for numerous massive hits.

There are various theories about their easy-to-remember name—including one that it was taken from a Japanese ceramics manufacturer—but the exact origin remains unclear.

Their sound, grounded in a band ensemble backed by exceptional musicianship, blends elements of hard rock, progressive rock, and fusion, yielding many timeless classics.

Songs like “Africa” and “Rosanna” are tunes almost everyone has heard at least once.

Though sometimes labeled as corporate rock, their achievements—including masterful performances by players who left their mark on music history—will continue to be recognized for years to come.

KokomoThe Beach Boys

Kokomo – The Beach Boys HD

Included on the 1989 album “Still Cruisin’.” A five-piece formed in 1961 from California, they are a quintessential West Coast sound band that evokes the sea and surfing.

Listening to them makes you feel like you’re lying on the beach sunbathing—that’s the kind of band they are.

We’re Not Gonna Take itTwisted Sister

Twisted Sister – We’re Not Gonna Take it (Extended Version) (Official Music Video)

Included on the 1984 album “Stay Hungry.” A five-piece formed in 1972 from Long Island, the band is known for its strikingly flamboyant outfits and face paint.

In contrast to their metal-leaning sound, the comedic expressions in their music videos create a compelling gap that is one of the band’s charms.

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Marilyn Manson – mOBSCENE

Marilyn Manson is a rock band known for its heavy, near-heavy-metal sound and dark aesthetic.

Formed in 1989, they later changed the band’s name to match that of the vocalist, Marilyn Manson.

From the late 1990s, they began ranking high on music charts and soon became known to music fans around the world.

They have many classic albums, but a good place to start would be their best-of compilation, Lest We Forget: The Best Of.

PoisonAlice Cooper

Alice Cooper – Poison

Alice Cooper, known as the “Godfather of Shock Rock,” is a Detroit-born rock star who took the world by storm with stage shows that shocked audiences with horror film–style theatrics.

He broke through with the 1970 single “I’m Eighteen” and reached his commercial peak with the 1973 album Billion Dollar Babies.

His provocative performances—featuring guillotines and fake blood—sparked controversy at the time, but went on to influence countless artists.

Spanning sounds from hard rock to glam rock, Alice Cooper left a major mark on the music scene as a pioneer who brought a horror sensibility into rock ’n’ roll.

Highly recommended if you enjoy extreme stage theatrics.

i will surviveCake

Cake – i will survive

Let me share the appeal of Cake, a rock band from Sacramento, California.

Formed in 1991, they’re known for a unique sound that fuses rock with funk, folk, hip-hop, and other genres.

They debuted independently in 1994, and the following year saw a hit with “Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle.” “The Distance,” from their 1996 album Fashion Nugget, became the band’s biggest hit.

John McCrea’s distinctive vocals and sardonic lyrics are especially captivating.

They’re highly recommended if you want to feel an all-American spirit or enjoy music with a sense of humor.