Recommended Western rock bands; popular overseas bands.
It’s a broad category, but this time we’re focusing on Western bands.
Among them, we’ve especially spotlighted rock.
It’s full of energy and has a unique appeal you won’t find in Japanese music.
Be sure to check it out.
I’m sure you’ll discover something new.
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Recommended Western rock bands: Popular overseas bands (61–70)
JeremyPearl Jam
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.
PoisonAlice Cooper
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.
More Than WordsExtreme
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.
All The Rage Back HomeInterpol
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.
Mr. BrightsideThe Killers
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.