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] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana | play_arrow | Nirvana from Washington State, USA... |
| 2 | CrazyAerosmith | play_arrow | Known for hit songs such as “Crazy,” Ame… |
| 3 | Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses | play_arrow | The charm of “Sw…” lies in its somewhat nostalgic atmosphere. |
| 4 | Black SummerRed Hot Chili Peppers | play_arrow | The American rock scene, around the 1970s, ... |
| 5 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi | play_arrow | As an American rock band, in Japan they are one of the... |
| 6 | Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)Journey | play_arrow | Journey was formed in San Francisco in 1973… |
| 7 | Enter SandmanMetallica | play_arrow | Among rock genres, with even more intense and higher-pitched guitars... |
| 8 | I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS | play_arrow | Kiss is an American ... formed in 1973. |
| 9 | NumbLinkin Park | play_arrow | Linkin Park showcases a diverse musicality… |
| 10 | Foxey LadyThe Jimi Hendrix Experience | play_arrow | Mr. Jimi Hendrix is a guitarist... |
| 11 | Basket CaseGreen Day | play_arrow | Green Day brings the tradition of punk rock into the modern era… |
| 12 | I Get AroundThe Beach Boys | play_arrow | America, where the word 'duality' fits perfectly... |
| 13 | Mr. BrightsideThe Killers | play_arrow | From Las Vegas, a world-famous rock band |
| 14 | SugarMaroon 5 | play_arrow | Maroon 5, from Los Angeles, USA, is… |
| 15 | Second ChanceShinedown | play_arrow | Shinedown: The Appeal of the Rock Band |
| 16 | BelieverImagine Dragons | play_arrow | Imagine Dragons made their major-label debut in 2012... |
| 17 | 1979The Smashing Pumpkins | play_arrow | An alternative rock act from Chicago, USA… |
| 18 | To Be With YouMr. BIG | play_arrow | Mr. Big is known for their technically elaborate playing... |
| 19 | I Miss The MiseryHalestorm | play_arrow | ...to groups like BAND-MAID, known for their maid outfits... |
| 20 | Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles | play_arrow | From Los Angeles, California, USA... |
| 21 | JumpVan Halen | play_arrow | When it comes to American rock, nowadays it's pop... |
| 22 | Hold The LineTOTO | play_arrow | An American rock band formed in 1976... |
| 23 | I Hate Everything About YouThree Days Grace | play_arrow | The Canadian rock band, Three Days… |
| 24 | PlushStone Temple Pilots | play_arrow | Leaving a major mark on the American rock scene... |
| 25 | Blitzkrieg BopRamones | play_arrow | The Ramones’ music in American rock... |
| 26 | PsychosocialSlipknot | play_arrow | Slipknot pushes the sound of rock further… |
| 27 | Dr. FeelgoodMötley Crüe | play_arrow | The standard-bearers of glam metal, Mötley Crüe, a... |
| 28 | No One KnowsQueens of the Stone Age | play_arrow | Left a striking impression on the American rock scene… |
| 29 | The PretenderFoo Fighters | play_arrow | Foo Fighters are a band formed by former Nirvana d… |
| 30 | Gimme All Your Lovin’ZZ Top | play_arrow | Zee Zee from Texas, USA... |
| 31 | AloneHeart | play_arrow | Vocalist Ann Wilson and guitarist ... |
| 32 | Killing In the NameRage Against The Machine | play_arrow | Rage Against the Machine is a Los... |
| 33 | The FlameCheap Trick | play_arrow | Cheap Trick has catchy melodies and... |
| 34 | Light My FireThe Doors | play_arrow | Representative of the 1960s, when early rock developed… |
| 35 | SmoothSantana | play_arrow | Santana brought the fusion of Latin music and rock to the world... |
| 36 | PoisonAlice Cooper | play_arrow | Mr. Alice Cooper is the ... of shock rock. |
| 37 | (You Can Still) Rock In AmericaNight Ranger | play_arrow | Night Ranger weaves beautiful me... into hard rock. |
| 38 | More Than WordsExtreme | play_arrow | Extreme uniquely fused metal and funk... |
| 39 | AlivePearl Jam | play_arrow | Pearl Jam was formed in Seattle in 1990 and cont… |
| 40 | Bring Me To LifeEvanescence | play_arrow | New elements such as hip-hop added to traditional rock... |
| 41 | Rebel GirlBikini Kill | play_arrow | Bikini Kill: Pioneers of Feminist Punk Rock |
| 42 | RemedyThe Black Crowes | play_arrow | A band that embodies the essence of American rock, ... |
| 43 | Pull Me UnderDream Theater | play_arrow | The pioneers of progressive metal, Dream Thea... |
| 44 | True BelieversThe Bouncing Souls | play_arrow | A legendary band that embodies punk rock |
| 45 | Thrash UnrealAgainst Me! | play_arrow | Conveying defiance toward society and one's individuality |
| 46 | UnsatisfiedThe Replacements | play_arrow | The innovative sound of punk rock, music that stirs the soul |
| 47 | Anarchy Burger (Hold the Government)The Vandals | play_arrow | A satirical punk rock collective that laughs at society |
| 48 | Die for the GovernmentAnti-Flag | play_arrow | A defiant punk band changing society |
| 49 | I Love Livin’ in the CityFear | play_arrow | Fear is an aggressive punk band. |
| 50 | mOBSCENEMarilin Manson | play_arrow | Marilyn Manson, a heavyweight rock band with a dark worldview |


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