The best group of all time. These music groups are recognized as the best in the world

American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985.
The group gained worldwide popularity after the release of its first full-length album, Appetite for Destruction, by Geffen Records in 1987 (according to the RIAA, it is the most commercially successful debut album in the history of rock and roll) [Wikipedia].

9. Deep Purple

Deep Purple are a British rock band formed in February 1968 in Hartford, England, and considered one of the most notable and influential hard rock bands of the 1970s. Music critics They consider Deep Purple one of the founders of hard rock and highly appreciate their contribution to the development of progressive rock and heavy metal [Wikipedia].

are a British rock band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1968 and have had a significant influence on the development of rock music, especially heavy metal. Black Sabbath's debut album is considered one of the first heavy metal albums, which also laid the foundation for the subsequent development of doom metal. Ten of the band's albums were in the top ten of the UK Albums Chart. By 2000, Black Sabbath's total album sales approached 70 million [Wikipedia].

(Russian: "Scorpions") is a German English-language rock band founded in 1965 in Hannover. The group's style is characterized by both classic hard rock and lyrical guitar ballads.
Scorpions are Germany's most popular rock band and one of the most famous groups on the global rock scene, selling over 100 million albums [Wikipedia].

are an American rock band formed by vocalist and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Several drummers have changed in the band; The longest-serving member of the group was drummer Dave Grohl, who joined Cobain and Novoselic in 1990.
In 1989, Nirvana became part of the Seattle band music scene, releasing on the indie label Sub Pop debut album Bleach. After signing a contract with major label DGC Records. Nirvana achieved unexpected success with the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from their second album Nevermind [Wikipedia].

5. The Beatles

The Beatles- separately, the members of the ensemble are called the “Beatles”, they are also called the “Magnificent Four” and the “Fab Four” - a British rock band from Liverpool, founded in 1960, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr [ Wikipedia].

is a British rock band famous for its philosophical lyrics, acoustic experiments, innovations in album design and grandiose shows. They are one of the most influential and most successful groups in rock music - 74.5 million albums sold in the United States (seventh place), and about 300 million were sold worldwide (not counting solo works) [Wikipedia].

is an American metal band formed in 1981. Performs music in the style of thrash metal and heavy metal.
Metallica had a major influence on the development of metal and is included (along with bands such as Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax) in the "Big Four of thrash metal". Metallica's albums have sold a total of over 100 million copies worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful metal acts [Wikipedia].

2.Queen

Queen are a British rock band that achieved widespread fame in the mid-1970s, and one of the most successful groups in the history of rock music. Facilities mass media they call the group “cult” and write that it still has hundreds of millions of fans [Wikipedia].

1.AC/DC

AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in November 1973 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.
The team has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, including 68 million in the United States. The most successful album, Back in Black, sold over 22 million in the US and over 42 million abroad. Overall, AC/DC is the most successful and famous rock band from Australia and one of the most popular in the world.

These are the top 10 most popular rock bands according to Hit Parader magazine. Hit Parader magazine specializes in hard rock and heavy metal news, so you can trust it.

An American rock band known for their challenging image, they achieved enormous success: 4 albums were awarded the title of multi-platinum, 5 gold albums, 1 gold compilation album, 1 gold video album and 7 albums of the group reached the top 10, including two number one albums. VH1 ranked Marilyn Manson #78 best rock bands in the "100 Great Artists of Hard Rock" ranking. Marilyn Manson is recognized as number 723 in the frame of great artists of all time.
Marilyn Manson has sold approximately 50 million records worldwide.

American glam metal band founded in Los Angeles in 1981. He is the brightest representative of this genre and one of its core. The band was formed by bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by guitarist Mick Mars and vocalist Vince Neil. Over the course of Mötley Crüe's history, they have sold more than 175 million albums worldwide, including 100 million in the United States.

American metal band formed in 1981. Performs music in the style of thrash metal and heavy metal.
Metallica had a great influence on the development of metal and is one of the "big four thrash metal". Metallica's albums have sold a total of over 100 million copies worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful metal acts. In 2011, one of the largest metal music magazines, Kerrang! in the June issue recognized Metallica as the best metal band of the last 30 years.

7.AC/DC

An Australian rock band formed in Sydney in November 1973 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.
Along with bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Queen, Iron Maiden, Scorpions, Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Judas Priest and Motorhead, AC/DC is often regarded as the pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal. The musicians themselves classified their music as rock and roll, since it is based on rhythm and blues with a highly distorted sound of rhythm and lead guitars.
The team has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, including 68 million in the United States. The most successful album, Back in Black, sold over 22 million in the US and over 42 million abroad. Overall, AC/DC is the most successful and famous rock band from Australia and one of the most popular in the world.

American metal band formed in 1992 in the USA. The group's albums were certified platinum, with a total of about 35 million copies sold worldwide. In 2006, the group received their only Grammy Award to date. The team is known for the fact that its members wear masks and special overalls at concerts, photo shoots and interviews. The masks change with the release of the new album.

5.Queen

A British rock band that achieved widespread fame in the mid-1970s, and is one of the most successful bands in the history of rock music. The media call the group “cult” and write that it still has hundreds of millions of fans to this day.
The group has released fifteen studio albums, five live albums and numerous compilations. Eighteen Queen hits took first place on the charts in different countries. Each member of the group is the author of at least one hit that reached the top of the British charts. The group's concert performances were also recognized as one of the brightest and most significant in the history of rock.

British rock band formed in September 1968 in London, England, and are recognized as one of the most successful, innovative and influential in modern history. Having created their own sound (characterized by a heavy guitar drive, a deafening rhythm section and shrill vocals), Led Zeppelin became one of the leading hard rock bands and played a fundamental role in the development of heavy metal.
Led Zeppelin remain one of the most successful groups in rock music: their worldwide album sales exceed 300 million, 112 million were sold in the United States (fourth place). Led Zeppelin has had seven albums reach the top of the Billboard 200. Led Zeppelin is ranked number one on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Artists in Hard Rock. Rolling Stone magazine recognized them as "the most heavy band" and "the best group of the 70s." Led Zeppelin were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and received a Grammy in 2005 for Outstanding Contribution to musical development, in May 2006 - Polar Music Prize, the musical equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

3. Guns 'n' Roses

American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985.
The group gained worldwide popularity after the release of its first full-length album, Appetite for Destruction, by Geffen Records in 1987 (according to the RIAA, it is the most commercially successful debut album in the history of rock and roll). Success was consolidated with a world tour and two albums, Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II. This is one of the most successful rock bands, with a total record sales of 100 million copies.

This one of the most famous American hard rock bands originated in 1973 in Pasadena, California.
Every new album Van Halen rose higher in the hit parade than the previous one. In 1983, the group earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most expensive performance: they received $1.5 million for a 90-minute concert at the US Festival.

1. KISS

An American rock band, founded in New York in January 1973, playing in the genres of glam rock, shock rock and hard rock and known for the stage makeup of its members, as well as concert shows accompanied by various pyrotechnic effects.
As of 2010, they have over forty-five gold and platinum albums and over 100 million records sold.

A genre in music like Rock is a very broad concept, since there are a lot of subgenres and directions in it. And many people have left the classic sound long ago, inventing new tricks, effects and introducing new instruments: from heavy guitars and hysterical singing, to recitatives and samples.

A lot of time has passed since the first bands began to rock and roll, and a lot of styles have appeared with their own sound, attributes and fan base. Such as: Metal, Punk rock, SKA, Grunge, Alternative rock, Industrial, etc.

I decided to make my TOP about the most prominent representatives of each style, compile list of the best rock bands without comparing them with each other and without assigning numbers to them. Since each group is cool and unique in its own way.

So, let's begin!

Black Sabbath

And my top band opens with the great Ozzy Osbourne “Black Sabbath”, they are considered the pioneers of heavy metal, especially their debut studio album “Black Sabbath” with a new sound at that time and the inimitable style of playing guitarist Tony Iommi.

In his riffs for the band's song of the same name, Tony was the first to use "Triton". The so-called “devil's interval” is an interval of three tones, for which in the Middle Ages you could get burned at the stake if you played it on a lute.

Osbourne wrapped up the theme with dark lyrics, and the band's direction was set. And Ozzy’s shocking performance on stage played a huge role in the formation of the group’s image. “Black Sabbath” were considered a very scandalous rock group; they were credited with Satanism and devil worship. In the USSR they were banned.

Metallica

Metallica is a metal band that has metal in its music, in its name and in its blood. Metallica had a great influence on the development of metal and rock music in general. "Broom" is considered the best metal band of the last thirty years according to Kerrang magazine. The number of albums sold totals more than 110 million copies worldwide.

They are one of the “Big Four of Thrash Metal” along with Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth, and yet “Broom” surpassed them all in popularity. And the album “Master of Puppets” is considered the “standard of thrash”; at one time it reached both the underground and critics.

Hetfield and the guys can even throw together a slow ballad in the style of Nothing Else Matters, which will later become a hit. And drive away some action movie like Sanitarium. In honor of the 15th anniversary of the band Metallica, MTV aired a sour tribute in 2003, which included (Korn, Limp Bizkit, Avril Lavinge, Snoop Dog).

Nirvana

A cult grunge band based in Seattle, it was Nirvana who made this style so popular. Nirvana became part of the Seattle underground music scene in 1989 after recording their first album, Bleach, on the independent Sub Pop label.

When creating his second album, Kurt Cobain wanted to go beyond the Seattle grunge scene and bring something new to his music. Thanks to the Pixies, which he really liked, he brought their dynamics into the band's sound. And in 1991, they recorded their second studio album, Nevermind, on the DGC Records label, and it became commercially successful.

Largely thanks to the first single “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, which became the anthem of the “next generation” and one of. Cobain's soulful vocals and driving delivery did their job. Nirvana entered the mainstream and became the “voice of Generation X,” thereby popularizing the Seattle grunge sound.

Korn

KoYan is an American rock band that founded the nu metal or alternative metal style. Joel McIver called them the pioneers of nu metal in his book. “Korn” absorbed elements of many styles from hardcore punk with groove metal to funk with hip-hop and created a new huge layer of music.

After the death of Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain, the popularity of grunge began to decline and something new was needed, equally powerful and youthful. Nu-metal came at the right time, and KoYan made a real breakthrough. Moving away from the old canons of rock music not only in terms of sound, but also in image: tracksuits, wide pants, dreadlocks and the unforgettable “kick” that they created on stage.

The group is the best in its style with the unique voice of Jonathan Davis, with its own atmosphere and style, recognizable from the first strokes of the strings, has gathered millions of fans around the world among young people and old school. They constantly experiment with sound from album to album.

After the release of their debut album in 1994, Korn became the best-selling heavy band of the decade with sales of 3 million copies. They deservedly go to my list of the best foreign rock bands.

Limp Bizkit

Here are another favorite of young people, an American rap-core, nu-metal group formed in 1994 by frontman Fred Durst and debuted in 1997 with the album “Tree Dollar Bill, Y'all$”. Although they are not the founders of rap core, they are rightfully considered the best in this direction.

They collected best moments from alternative styles, seasoned with Durst's aggressive delivery, cool arrangements and Wes Borland's riffs. And by the beginning of the millennium they became the top alternative group that most teenagers looked up to.

Their third studio album, “Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water,” takes them to the peak of fame and LB fills all the charts, music channels and counters with discs. Fred's charisma, shocking image of the guitarist, competent Dj Lethal on samples and experiments with sound bore fruit.

List of the best foreign rock bands

Part of my list of the best rock bands is behind us, so you can take a short break and continue to remember the top rock bands of the world scale.

Slipknot

The brightest band on Nu-metal, and indeed on the rock scene all over the world. It was formed in 1992 in the capital of Iowa by drummer Sean Crahan, which means Noose. The lineup changed periodically and settled down by the time the debut album was recorded in 1999, resulting in a band of nine people.

One of important points The formation of the group was the arrival of Corey Taylor as the lead singer of the group. Which made Slipknot sound right. The band's success is a hellish mixture of powerful metal sound with various cool bells and whistles: percussion, samples, scratches. And also the unimaginable performance, the frantic shocking, trash and frenzy that they create on stage.

“Slips” perform in overalls of the same color and in different masks, plus installations that raise drums and percussion, in short, it turns out to be a cool show and a unique atmosphere. They have gathered a huge crowd of Maggot fans around the world and are among the list of the best rock bands.

Green Day

Next on my list is Green Day, a punk rock band from sunny California founded by Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt in 1986. After the first concert tour, the drummer leaves them, he is replaced by the same Tre Cool and a legendary trio is formed.

Together with other groups of the Californian punk rock wave (Rancid and The Offspring), they raised a lot of excitement and people's interest in punk rock music not only in America, but also abroad. Green Day were the model and inspiration for many famous bands: Simple Plan, Good Charlotte, FOB.

GD won a Grammy in 1995 after releasing their hit singles "Basket case" and "When l come around." As a result of numerous online polls conducted by Rolling Stone magazine, Green Day were awarded the title best punk band in history.

Linkin Park

Another cult alternative rock band that started with melodic nu metal, on (Hybrid Theory and Meteora). But then she changed her style and direction, experimenting with sound. At first the team gathered under the name Xero, but with the arrival of Chester Bennington, the guys renamed themselves Linkin Park.

According to numerous Internet polls, LP is the most famous and easily recognizable rock band in the whole world. With the release of their debut album Hybrid Theory, the guys immediately grabbed fame and applause; Chester’s unique voice, electronic inserts, and great riffs immediately won the hearts of listeners. The second full-length album Meteora was recorded in the same style, to the delight of fans, and significantly increased the popularity of the group.

In Minutes to Midnight and subsequent albums, the band began to experiment with sound and direction, which caused dissatisfaction among fans of hybrid-style records. The group was nominated for a Grammy 6 times, two of which they received. By the standards of many famous world publications, LP is included in the list of the best rock bands, and Chester Bennington is included in the list of the best rock vocalists.

Rammstein

And here is the pride of Germany - the group Rammstein. The industrial metal band comes from Berlin and there is no doubt about the cult status of these Germans. Brutal, healthy men playing driving industrial music in their own specific rhythm, shocking lyrics and grandiose stage performances using pyrotechnics.

The group was assembled by guitarist Richard Kruspe, who noticed that his friend Till Lindemann, who was a drummer in the band First Arsch, had good vocal abilities. Richard persuaded Till to try himself as the lead singer of Rammstein and hit the mark. Next, they win a competition for young bands and record their debut long play “Herzeleid” and it becomes popular.

Rammstein is noticed by Trent Reznor (frontman of N I N) and advises David Lynch to include a couple of Ramm songs in the soundtrack for his Lost Highway project, and things go uphill. They then went on a European tour opening for Clawfinger, followed by an appearance on MTV in 1996. And the third studio album “Mutter” brought them worldwide fame with such famous singles, as "Feuer frei", "Ich Will", "Mutter".

System of a Down

System of a Down is a rock band from Los Angeles with Armenian roots, founded by Serj Tankian along with Daran Malakian. The main direction of the group is nu metal, alternative rock with an admixture of Armenian folklore, which can be seen in Serge’s lyrics and gives the group an original flavor.

On December 14 in Moscow Music Town and on December 15 in St. Petersburg’s “Waiting Hall” the group Eläkeläiset will perform. The Finnish project, whose name translates as “Pensioners,” plays a huge number of hits different eras in the humpa style (fast foxtrot with syncopations) and pretends to be old robbers. Since Eläkeläisetclearly intend to perform for a very long time, COLTA.RU I remembered 10 groups that have actually been performing on stage since time immemorial and are not yet planning to retire. ExceptThe Rolling Stones, noted V past year 50- anniversary.

1.

Blind Boys of Alabama

On stage: 69 years (since 1944)

The state's gospel group, officially nicknamed "Heart of the South," began when its members were 9 to 12 years old. At first the group was called The Happy Land Jubilee Singers, however, after the competition "Battle of the Blind Boys" with the ensemble Jackson Harmoneers from Mississippi, both projects changed their names - to Five Blind Boys of Alabama And Five Blind Boys of Mississippi.

In 1948 they recorded their first single “I Can See Everybody's Mother But Mine” for the label Vee-Jay. While many gospel singers were moving into more popular soul, Blind Boys of Alabama stuck to the original style. They played in support of Martin Luther King Jr., but their audience was generally limited to African-American churchgoers. In 1983, the musicians took part in theatrical production "The Gospel at Colonus", which received two Off-Broadway Awards and Pulitzer and Tony nominations. Thanks to her Blind Boys of Alabama became known to the masses. They received six Grammys, including a lifetime achievement award. Album "Deep River" produced by Booker T. Jones, BBoA sang on Peter Gabriel's CD "Up", the Letterman show was reimagined "Jesus" Lou Reed with the author. In the new century, their collaborators include Billy Preston and rapper Gift of Gab, among the fans - Bon Iver.

They performed at the White House three times - under Clinton, Bush Jr. and Obama.

From the original lineup to Blind Boys of Alabama Jimmy Carter sings. And Clarence Fontaine is still alive, who, when his health allows him, also joins the team. In 2006, another founder, George Scott, left the world. In 2013, the group released a new album "I'll Find a Way" and actively performs in support of it with concerts.

2.

The Shadows

On stage: 55 years (since 1958)

The most famous instrumental rock band appeared when singer Cliff Richard, whose single "Move It" sold well in Britain, a team was needed to perform. Guitarist Hank Marvin was found in a bar, and he agreed to take on the case if only his friend Bruce Welch was involved. Name The Drifters, which was signed by the team working in the studio, soon had to be changed so as not to quarrel with the American vocal group.

In 1960, the group that started and independent career, recorded her most famous number - "Apache". In 1961, a player who still plays The Shadows drummer Brian Bennett. In 1968, the Shadows broke up, but the members continued to play with each other. Five years later the name was returned. They even performed at Eurovision (contrary to the common cliche, they had enough vocal numbers, Welch took the place at the microphone). In 1990, Bennett left, but in 2004 they managed to gather the participants for a farewell tour, but the farewell dragged on and continues to this day. Note that Cliff Richard did not disappear from their horizon - The Shadows, for example, in 2009-2010 we went on a tour with him around the world.

3.

The Lords

On stage: 54 years (since 1959)

The Germans started with skiffle and beat music, and continued with glam. From the classic lineup, vocalist Ulli Günther and guitarist Leo Lietz are in the ranks. They constantly rewrite old hits and play on TV to plywood, but are notable for something else: unlike other hard rock bands, The Lords were great comedians and used to love to make fun of stereotypes - for example, Beatle jackets turned into waiter outfits.

4.

The Beach Boys

The family project of three Wilson brothers, cousin Mike Love and their buddy Alan Jardine really looks like a bunch of Florida retirees right now. The group, which started with songs about surfing, quickly reached, thanks to Brian Wilson, mini-pop symphonies on the record "Pet Sounds", then returned to the roots and went to extremes - all depending on whether Brian was able to get out of bed. Drummer Dennis Wilson drowned in 1983, and his brother Carl died of cancer in 1998. Then the group spread into several versions - depending on the number of living participants. In 2012, they got back together and recorded a new album. "That"s Why God Made the Radio", played concerts. However, now Mike Love, who now has more rights to the group, and Bruce Johnston, who replaced Brian at concerts in the mid-60s, are a constant in the team. Others appear from time to time.

5.

Golden Earring

On stage: 52 years (since 1961)

They really are old-timers. The main line-up has remained unchanged since 1970, when drummer Cesar Zuiderwijk joined them. The latest album was released last year and has a title in the style of “devil in the rib” - "Tits" n Ass", it went gold in the group’s homeland. The main hit of the Dutch, "Radar Love", released in 1973. By that time, the residents of The Hague had already left psychedelia for the more popular hard rock. They actively toured Europe, but, for example, did not play in England for 40 years - from 1969 to 2009. In 2011, the Netherlands issued a postage stamp in their honor.

6.

The Spotnicks

On stage: 52 years (since 1961)

An instrumental rock band from Sweden, who wore space suits on stage in their heyday, released 42 records and sold a total of 18 million. Before The Spotnicks Bo Starander and Bjorn Thelin played in a duet The Rebels, joined by guitarist Bo Vinberg, and the project first became known as Rock-Teddy and The Blue Caps, and then The Frazers. They, of course, took the new name in honor of the Soviet satellite. The Swedes followed The Shadows And The Ventures and played instrumental surf music, so the language barrier was not a problem for them. Their single "Orange Blossom Special" in 1962 he entered the British top thirty. They replayed “Polyushko Pole” and “Hava Nagila”. Jimmy Nichol appeared in the lineup, replacing The Beatles Ringo Starr on tour in 1964. The group broke up in 1970, and a year later their Japanese record label asked the group to reform. Winberg has been shuffling around the lineup ever since, with Thelin and rhythm guitarist Bob Lander occasionally appearing in the lineup. A farewell tour is planned for May 2014.

7.

The Hollies

On stage: 51 years (since 1962)

Guitarist Tony Hicks and drummer Bobby Elliott came to The Hollies in the first years of its existence - and has been staying afloat ever since. But the creators, Alan Clarke and Graham Nash (also known for the quartet Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), left the group in 1971 and 1968, respectively. All these years the British have been riding the wave of the mainstream, although their best music was undoubtedly composed in the 60s. Royalty per song "Creep" Radiohead, which turned out to be extremely similar to theirs "The Air That I Breathe", received not by the participants, but by composers Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood.

It's funny, but in 2010, when The Hollies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Hicks and Elliot (and their current lineup) were unable to perform at the ceremony, so Clark and Nash played with other old members.

8.

The Ideas of March

On stage: 49 years (since 1964)

A one hit band can also live as long as Rolling Stones. The jazz-funk band from the Chicago suburb of Berwyn changed its name from The Shon-Dels on The Ides of March in 1966 (their bassist read Shakespeare at school). By 1970 they had a contract with Warner Bros Records and single "Vehicle" in second place in Hot 100. After which they broke up in 1973. And they started playing only in 1990 - at the suggestion of the city authorities. As a result, a new record was even released "Ideology", and the band returned to tour. In 2011, two of the original members died, one left to do other things, but the group lives and performs.

9.

The Monkees

On stage: 47 years (since 1966)

The participants in the American comedy series of the same name first pretended that they were musicians, then went on tour, began recording albums on their own, and then went off on solo projects. In the 1980s, the forgotten series began to be shown again, and in 1986 the group began touring, sometimes even in full force- the most intractable was always Michael Nesmith, who had experience playing guitar and bass before filming and was quite happy solo career. Main star Davy Jones passed away in February 2012. However this year The Monkees, already as a trio, made a new tour.

10.

"Myths"

On stage: 47 years (since 1966)

If we do not take into account the Soviet VIA, in which the only patriarch is usually the artistic director (for example, Pavel Slobodkin has been managing the “Jolly Fellows” since 1966), the oldest Russian rock group, apparently, should be considered “Myths”. Leningraders started playing rock and roll at school. Two friends, Sergei Danilov and Gennady Barikhnovsky, and their comrades performed on dance floors and tried to compose a rock opera “Time”. Their vocalist Yuri Ilchenko at one point performed with Mashina Vremeni, which is now sometimes credited with being the oldest active rock band. They worked under the guise of "Levenshtein's People" (that was real name radio presenter BBC Seva Novgorodtseva). We joined the Leningrad rock club and were the first to play at a “legal” club concert. Received second prize at the 1st festival of the Leningrad Rock Club. In the 1990s they toured in Germany. We held anniversary concerts. Even after the death of Sergei Danilov in 2007, the group continued to exist - for example, they took part in the Golden Mile of Rock and Roll festival with Chaif, Picnic, U-Peter and Urfin Juice. A collection was published in 2010 best songs"What happens next."

Bonus: The Zimmers and Peace Old Jazz Band

In addition to groups that have been playing for a long time, there are projects whose example shows that it is never too late to form a group. Eg, The Zimmers, created as part of a documentary BBC about the life of the elderly and lonely - the British answer to the Buranovsky grandmothers. The oldest member of the group, Buster Martin, is 104 years old (alas, he passed away in 2011). The Zimmers perform cover versions of youth hits - from Beastie Boys before LFMAO- record singles and tour.

An example of an “unproduced” ensemble - Peace Old JazzBand, which appeared at a Shanghai hotel in 1980, when the oldest member, Zhou Wanrong, turned exactly 60. The rest of the members were his match: they had been playing jazz since the 1940s and had seen everything from the Japanese occupation to Chinese turbo-capitalism. German director Uli Gaulk made a film about them "As Time Goes By in Shanghai!". Money for it was successfully raised on the crowdfunding network Kickstarter .

Linkin Park became famous thanks to the hit Numb, which appeared on radio stations in 2003 with the release of the album Meteora. Then these guys excited the crowd of fans and, of course, their competitors. They received two Grammy Awards and were once named "Best Group" by the American Music Awards.

Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in 1992 in Norwood, Canada by Adam Gontier, Neil Sanderson and Brad Walst. In 2003, the musicians released the album Three Days Grace and in 2006 album One-x, which received platinum status. For their musical talent, the group was nominated an incredible number of times and received many music awards and awards.

Kasabian is in eighth place on the list of the most popular rock bands of the 21st century. This is a British rock band whose popularity is simply off the charts. It was formed in England in 1992. Considered a follower of the Rolling Stones.

Kings of Leon is an American rock band founded by three brothers: Calebo, Jared and Nathan and their cousin Matthew in 1999. She was named after their father and grandfather. Already in 2003, Kings of Leon became famous throughout the world. Today the guys remain very popular in Ireland, Great Britain and Australia.

Foo Fighters are an American alternative rock band that was formed in Seattle by the drummer of Nirvana shortly after the death of Kurt Cobain. This project was conceived as solo project Dave Grohl.

Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band that have released 5 studio albums: Humbug (2009) and Suck It and See (2011), Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (2006), Favorite Worst Nightmare (2007) and A. M. (2013). It was they who made the guys popular among young people and simply connoisseurs of good music. Arctic Monkeys members: Alex Turner, Jimi Cook, Nick Omail and Meth Helders.

This group is also from the UK. It was created in Oxfordshire in 1985. Band members: Thom Yorke (vocals, piano, guitar), Jonny Greenwood (guitar, keyboards and other instruments), Phil Selway (drums, percussion), Ed Obrian (guitar). They released their debut album in 1992, it was called Creep. However, the group's popularity only began to grow with the release of their second album, Pablo Honey, in 1993.

Scottish rock band consisting of four members, Simon Neil, James and Ben Johnston. This is a fairly young band, but already very successful; the musicians have a huge number of fans all over the world. Biffy Clyro managed to record and release 8 albums, the last of which was released in 2016 under the name Ellipsis.

At the pinnacle of glory, this is how one can describe the position of this group on the musical Olympus. The group was founded by Jared and Shannon Leto in 1998. Interestingly, they took the name literally from a textbook. Its members were greatly influenced by classic rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Joy Division and others.

Muse

The leader of our rating is the British rock band Muse. She was born in 1994 in the town of Tinmouth. Muse recorded and released 7 studio and 4 live albums, gave a huge number of concerts and, undoubtedly, deserve the title of the best and most popular rock band of the 21st century!

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