Ranking the “most popular” rock bands of all time can be subjective and might vary based on different factors like album sales, influence, cultural impact, and personal preferences. However, here is a list of some of the most iconic and popular rock bands that have left a significant mark on the genre:
- The Beatles
- The Rolling Stones
- Led Zeppelin
- Queen
- Pink Floyd
- The Who
- AC/DC
- Nirvana
- U2
- Guns N’ Roses
- The Eagles
- Aerosmith
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- Fleetwood Mac
- Metallica
- The Doors
- Radiohead
- Black Sabbath
- Pearl Jam
- Coldplay
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- The Police
- Rush
- Van Halen
- Bon Jovi
- The Beach Boys
- Genesis
- The Clash
- R.E.M.
- The Ramones
- The Kinks
- Oasis
- Green Day
- The Cure
- Deep Purple
- Journey
- Foo Fighters
- The Velvet Underground
- Cream
- Queen
- Yes
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- The Smashing Pumpkins
- ZZ Top
- The Who
- The Rolling Stones
- Pearl Jam
- The Doors
- Radiohead
- The Eagles
- Guns N’ Roses
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- U2
- Fleetwood Mac
- AC/DC
- Aerosmith
- Metallica
- Nirvana
- Pink Floyd
- Queen
- Led Zeppelin
- The Beatles
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and the order can vary based on different opinions and sources. The impact and popularity of rock bands can be highly subjective, and many more bands have contributed significantly to the genre.