Recommended Western rock bands; popular overseas bands.

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Weezer – Say It Ain’t So (Version 3)

Weezer is an alternative rock band from California that helped spark the power pop boom.

Their songs sit somewhere between pop music and rock, and they were even called “crybaby rock.” They may not be flashy, but their easy-to-get-into sound is a big part of Weezer’s appeal.

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blink-182 – What’s My Age Again? (Official Music Video)

Blink-182 is a punk band from California, USA.

Emerging during the pop-punk boom, they gained popularity as one of the bands with a particularly strong pop sensibility.

Their music videos also helped establish the playful, irreverent attitude associated with the pop-punk scene.

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Pearl Jam – Jeremy (Official 4K Video)

Pearl Jam is a grunge rock band that became a major movement centered in Seattle, USA, in the early 1990s.

Along with Nirvana and Soundgarden, they helped build the grunge boom, and Pearl Jam was particularly popular in the American market.

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Alice Cooper – Poison

Known as the “Godfather of Shock Rock,” Alice Cooper took the world by storm in the 1970s with a sound that fused glam and hard rock, and with stage performances as extreme as a horror film.

He broke through in 1970 with the single “I’m Eighteen,” and reached his commercial peak with the 1973 album “Billion Dollar Babies.” His spectacular shows, featuring electric chairs and guillotines, are said to have changed rock stagecraft forever.

Alice Cooper’s music is energetic and dramatic.

While the flashy theatrics often steal the spotlight, his vocals have a depth that resonates with listeners.

He’s recommended not only for rock fans but also for those who enjoy theatrical elements.

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Extreme – More Than Words (Official Music Video)

Extreme is an American hard rock and heavy metal band that debuted in 1989.

Unlike other hard rock bands, they are characterized by incorporating funk elements with a 16-beat groove.

Their biggest hit is the acoustic ballad More Than Words.

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Interpol – All The Rage Back Home

Interpol is a rock band from New York, USA, that debuted in 2002.

They are regarded as part of the post-punk revival alongside bands like The Killers and Franz Ferdinand, and are often said to resemble Joy Division, a seminal post-punk band.

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The Killers – Mr. Brightside (Official Music Video)

The Killers are a rock band from Las Vegas, USA, who debuted in 2003.

Their rock sound features synthesizers and keyboards, and catchy melodies are also one of the band’s hallmarks.