Category: Top Artists

Bass Players

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Our list of bass players from 30 of the most famous rock bands from the United States:

  1. Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
  2. Geddy Lee (Rush)
  3. John Entwistle (The Who)
  4. John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)
  5. Michael Balzary (Flea) (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
  6. Mike Dirnt (Green Day)
  7. Nick Oliveri (Queens of the Stone Age)
  8. Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)
  9. Sergio Vega (Deftones)
  10. Timothy B. Schmit (Eagles)
  11. Tony Kanal (No Doubt)
  12. Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses)
  13. Eddie Jackson (Queensrÿche)
  14. Frank Bello (Anthrax)
  15. Gene Simmons (KISS)
  16. Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple)
  17. Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake & Palmer)
  18. Jason Newsted (Metallica)
  19. John Myung (Dream Theater)
  20. Jon Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)
  21. Klaus Flouride (Dead Kennedys)
  22. Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead)
  23. Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe)
  24. Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead)
  25. Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots)
  26. Robert Trujillo (Metallica)
  27. Roger Glover (Deep Purple)
  28. Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols)
  29. Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
  30. Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith)

Here’s a brief description of some of the bass players in the list as mentioned above:

Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Flea is an Australian-born American bassist, best known as the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is one of the band’s founding members and has been with it since its inception in 1983. Flea is known for his distinctive playing style, which combines punk rock and funk elements. He has also been recognized as one of the greatest bassists ever.

Geddy Lee (Rush)

Geddy Lee is a Canadian musician best known as the rock band Rush’s lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist. Lee’s intricate and virtuosic bass playing and his distinctive voice have made him one of the most recognizable figures in rock music. He has been with Rush since the band’s formation in 1968 and has helped the band become one of the most influential progressive rock bands ever.

John Entwistle (The Who)

John Entwistle was an English bassist and songwriter best known as the bassist for the legendary rock band The Who. Entwistle’s innovative bass playing and distinctive stage presence helped establish The Who as one of the most influential and innovative rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his virtuosic bass solos and as one of the few bassists who could play lead guitar.

John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)

John Paul Jones is an English bassist, keyboardist, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the bassist for the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. Jones’ innovative and complex bass playing was a crucial component of Led Zeppelin’s sound and helped establish the band as one of the most influential rock bands ever. He has been recognized as one of the greatest rock music bassists and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Michael Balzary (Flea) (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

See the description for Flea.

Mike Dirnt (Green Day)

Mike Dirnt is an American bassist and vocalist, best known as the bassist for the punk rock band Green Day. Dirnt has been with Green Day since the band’s formation in 1986 and has helped the band become one of the most successful and influential punk rock bands ever. He is known for his energetic bass playing and distinctive voice, often used as a backup vocal in Green Day’s music.

Nick Oliveri (Queens of the Stone Age)

Nick Oliveri is an American bassist and vocalist best known for his work with the stoner rock band Queens of the Stone Age. Oliveri has been involved with various other bands, including Kyuss, Dwarves, and Mondo Generator, and is known for his aggressive bass playing and powerful stage presence.

Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)

Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and composer best known as the bassist, co-lead vocalist, and primary songwriter for the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Waters’ conceptual and political lyrics, combined with his innovative bass playing, helped establish Pink Floyd as one of the most influential and innovative rock bands of all time. He left the band in 1985 but has become a successful solo artist.

Sergio Vega (Deftones)

Sergio Vega is an American bassist, best known as the bassist for the alternative metal band Deftones. Vega joined the band in 2009, replacing Chi Cheng.

Most Famous Rock Bands Alphabetically From A-Z

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Quantifying the most famous rock bands can be difficult in some cases, as it can vary depending on factors such as the location, the era, and the target audience. However, these rock bands listed A-Z that have earned the honor of The Most Famous.

A

AC/DC, an Australian rock band, is the most famous rock band, starting with the letter “A.” AC/DC was formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.

B

The Beatles, an English rock band, is the most famous, starting with the letter “B.” The Beatles formed in Liverpool in 1960.

C

Coldplay, a British rock band, is the most famous, starting with the letter “C.” Coldplay was formed in London in 1996.

D

The Doors, an American rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “D.” The Doors was formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California.

E

The Eagles, an American rock band, are the most famous rock band, starting with the letter “E.” The Eagles formed in Los Angeles in 1971.

F

Fleetwood Mac, a British-American rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “F.” Fleetwood Mac formed in 1967.

G

Guns N’ Roses, an American rock band, are the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “G.” Guns N’ Roses was formed in Los Angeles in 1985.

H

Heart, an American rock band, is the most famous band that starts with the letter “H.” They formed in 1973 in Seattle, Washington.

I

Imagine Dragons, an American rock band, is the most famous rock band, starting with the letter “I.” Imagine Dragons formed in 2008.

J

Journey, an American rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “J.” They formed in 1973.

K

KISS, an American rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “K.” KISS was formed in 1973.

L

Led Zeppelin, a British rock band is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “L.” They formed in 1968.

M

Mettalica, an American heavy metal band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “M.” Mettalica was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California.

N

Nirvana, an American rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “N.” They formed in 1987, have released several albums, and have sold over 50 million records worldwide.

O

Oasis, an English rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “O.” They formed in 1991, have released several albums, and have sold over 75 million records worldwide.

P

Pink Floyd, a British rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “P.” They formed in London in 1965.

Q

Queen, a British rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “Q.” They formed in London in 1970.

R

The Rolling Stones, a British rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “R.” They formed in London in 1962.

S

The Scorpions, a German rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “S.” They formed in 1965 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, West Germany.

T

Tool, an American rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “T.” They formed in 1990, have released several albums, and have sold over 20 million records worldwide.

U

U2, an Irish rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “U.” They formed in Dublin in 1976.

V

Van Halen, an American rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “V.” They formed in 1972, have released several albums, and have sold over 80 million records worldwide.

W

The Who is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “W” and is an English rock band formed in London in 1964.

X

X Japan is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “X” and is a Japanese rock band formed in 1982 by drummer Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi.

Y

Yes, an English progressive rock band, is the most famous rock band that starts with the letter “Y.” They formed in 1968.

Z

ZZ Top, an American rock band, is the most famous rock band that begins with the letter “Z.” They formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas.

50 Female Lyricists Who Penned Top Ten Rock Hits

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An alphabetical list of 50 female lyricists who have penned top 10 hits in the rock music genre:

  1. Adele Adkins – “Someone Like You,” “Rolling in the Deep”
  2. Alanis Morissette – “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know”
  3. Ann Wilson – “Crazy on You,” “Barracuda”
  4. Bonnie Tyler – “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” “Holding Out for a Hero”
  5. Carly Simon – “You’re So Vain,” “Nobody Does It Better”
  6. Carole King – “I Feel the Earth Move,” “So Far Away”
  7. Chaka Khan – “Ain’t Nobody,” “Through the Fire”
  8. Chynna Phillips – “Hold On,” “Walking on Sunshine”
  9. Debbie Harry – “Heart of Glass,” “Call Me”
  10. Dido – “Thank You,” “White Flag”
  11. Donna Summer – “She Works Hard for the Money,” “Hot Stuff”
  12. Dua Lipa – “Levitating,” “Don’t Show Up”
  13. Dusty Springfield – “Son of a Preacher Man,” “The Look of Love”
  14. Ellie Goulding – “Lights,” “Anything Could Happen”
  15. Fiona Apple – “Criminal,” “Shadowboxer”
  16. Florence Welch – “Shake It Out,” “Spectrum (Say My Name)”
  17. Gwen Stefani – “Hollaback Girl,” “The Sweet Escape”
  18. Heart – “Barracuda,” “What About Love”
  19. Joss Stone – “You Had Me,” “Right to Be Wrong”
  20. Kate Bush – “Running Up That Hill,” “Wuthering Heights”
  21. KD Lang – “Constant Craving,” “Miss Chatelaine”
  22. Kelly Clarkson – “Since U Been Gone,” “Stronger”
  23. Lauryn Hill – “Doo Wop (That Thing),” “Everything is Everything”
  24. Lily Allen – “Smile,” “The Fear”
  25. Lisa Loeb – “Stay (I Missed You),” “Do You Sleep?”
  26. Madonna – “Like a Virgin,” “Material Girl”
  27. Mariah Carey – “Fantasy,” “Vision of Love”
  28. Mary J. Blige – “Family Affair,” “Be Without You”
  29. Meredith Brooks – “Bitch,” “What Would Happen”
  30. Missy Elliott – “Get Ur Freak On,” “Work It”
  31. Nico – “These Days,” “Femme Fatale”
  32. No Doubt – “Don’t Speak,” “Just a Girl”
  33. Pink – “So What,” “Just Give Me a Reason”
  34. Regina Spektor – “Fidelity,” “Us”
  35. Rita Ora – “Your Song,” “Anywhere”
  36. Robyn – “Dancing On My Own,” “Honey”
  37. Sade – “Smooth Operator,” “Sweetest Taboo”
  38. Sarah McLachlan – “Building a Mystery,” “I Will Remember You”
  39. Sia – “Chandelier,” “Elastic Heart”
  40. Siouxsie Sioux – “Peek-a-Boo,” “Cities in Dust”
  41. Stevie Nicks – “Edge of Seventeen,” “Landslide”
  42. Taylor Swift – “Blank Space,” “Shake It Off”
  43. Tina Turner – “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Private Dancer”
  44. Tori Amos – “Cornflake Girl,” “A Sorta Fairytale”
  45. Tracy Chapman – “Fast Car,” “Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution”
  46. Janis Ian – “At Seventeen,” “Society’s Child”
  47. Joni Mitchell – “Both Sides, Now,” “Big Yellow Taxi”
  48. Kate Nash – “Foundations,” “Merry Happy”
  49. Lisa Stansfield – “All Around the World,” “Change”
  50. Suzanne Vega – “Luka,” “Tom’s Diner”

Lead Singers

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Here is an alphabetical list of 50 rock band lead singers:

  1. Bono (U2)
  2. Bruce Springsteen (E Street Band)
  3. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave)
  4. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)
  5. Freddie Mercury (Queen)
  6. Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy)
  7. Geddy Lee (Rush)
  8. Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse)
  9. Jack White (The White Stripes)
  10. James Hetfield (Metallica)
  11. Jared Leto (Thirty Seconds to Mars)
  12. Jim Morrison (The Doors)
  13. Jimi Hendrix
  14. Joey Ramone (The Ramones)
  15. John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
  16. John Lennon (The Beatles)
  17. Jon Bon Jovi (Bon Jovi)
  18. Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age)
  19. Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)
  20. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
  21. Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)
  22. Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones)
  23. Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park)
  24. Morrissey (The Smiths)
  25. Neil Young
  26. Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)
  27. Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
  28. Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel)
  29. Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction)
  30. Phil Collins (Genesis)
  31. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)
  32. Roger Daltrey (The Who)
  33. Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)
  34. Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath)
  35. Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)
  36. Sting (The Police)
  37. Thom Yorke (Radiohead)
  38. Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)
  39. Tyler Joseph (Twenty One Pilots)
  40. Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips)
  41. Zach de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine)
  42. Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses)
  43. Brandon Flowers (The Killers)
  44. Brandon Urie (Panic! at the Disco)
  45. Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
  46. David Bowie
  47. Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)
  48. Elvis Costello
  49. Ian Curtis (Joy Division)
  50. Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree)

Note: This list is not exhaustive and is meant to provide a general idea of some of the well-known rock band lead singers.

Philippines – Top Music Artists

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An alphabetical list of the top 26 rock bands in the Philippines from 2021 to 2022.

A:

  1. Agsunta
  2. Astroleaf

B:

  1. Ben&Ben
  2. Banna Harbera

C:

  1. December Avenue
  2. Coconut Head

D:

  1. Dicta License
  2. Different Sun

E:

  1. Ebe Dancel
  2. Elusive

F:

  1. Franco

G:

  1. Gracenote
  2. Greyhoundz

H:

  1. Hilera
  2. Hounding

I:

  1. IV of Spades

J:

  1. Join The Club

K:

  1. Kamikazee
  2. Kjwan

L:

  1. Leanne and Naara
  2. Letter Day Story

M:

  1. Mayonnaise
  2. Moonstar88

N:

  1. Nicole Asensio
  2. NITOY

O:

  1. Orange and Lemons

P:

  1. Paraluman
  2. Peryodiko

R:

  1. Razorback
  2. Rivermaya

S:

  1. Sandwich
  2. Silent Sanctuary

T:

  1. This Band
  2. Tres Marias

U:

  1. Up Dharma Down

W:

  1. Wolfgang

This list includes some of the most successful and influential rock bands from the Philippines from 2021 to 2022. The list features a diverse range of bands, from classic rock and alternative rock bands to alternative and indie rock bands. Each band has its own unique sound and style, making them stand out from the rest. Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced, high-energy rock or slow, mellow ballads, there’s a Filipino rock band for you. These bands have not only made a significant impact in the Philippines but also worldwide, with many of them gaining international recognition and a loyal fanbase. The Filipino music scene has been thriving for decades, and these 26 bands are just a small representation of the talented musicians that call the Philippines home. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the rich world of Filipino rock, this list is a great place to start your journey.