[Western Music] Cool Three-Piece Bands: Recommended Trios Roundup [2025]

Three-piece bands already look cool the moment they step on stage.

With the classic guitar, bass, and drums lineup, it’s a big plus that you can clearly see the drummer in the middle.

Some bands deliver a punkish, straight-ahead sound, while others showcase thick, complex ensembles so skillful you’d never believe they’re just a trio.

The more popular the three-piece band, the more they tend to bring out the appeal of the trio format by leveraging each member’s individual talent and personality.

In this article, we’ll introduce some of the coolest three-piece rock bands in Western music history.

From legendary groups to rising stars of recent years, we’ve got a wide-ranging lineup for you!