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Sold Over 85,000000 Albums + With No Help From Radio! Zeppelin are u pissed !!!!! My mind didnt tune in yesterday as I was thinking more towards rock, but they are a large part of what British music is about. 24) Duran Duran: Duran Duran were one of the most derided bands of their day. Zepplin- Well sure. I believe that is a travesty. The Police Another one of the most enduring bands (in terms of continual awareness) is The Police. 10) Van Halen and after 30 years their new material always continues to be as consistently genius as their early stuff, Well, but its your opinion, and We should respect, however, its not necesary to be agree. These complex songs inspired new musicians to innovate the genre even more. Wake Forest- The Who. 36) Bon Jovi You talk about a New Order a lot, yet somehow they havent come up on your list. I love that they harnessed some good blues and used em well. He isthoughtful and intelligent and is a student of music. You like Fun Boy 3 better? I still listen to them at least twice a month. Ill substitute them by The Velvet Underground. Given the relatively low bar associated with this list I would have included the collective work of the Beat, the English Beat and the Fine Young Cannibals just as good if not better than the Specials, Madness or the Jam. 1) The Beatles practically unanimous amongst music critics. The Beatles simply have to be No. It appears you made an effort to be inclusive, but I notice a gap where the Brit-Blues should be represented. No James Brown??? 11: Soft Machine 8) Guns N Roses I guess you are just including influential bands. And Iron Maiden should go A LOT higher, they should even top the Clash. Soul Asylum Marc Bolan (nee Feld) was always far to misunderstood and underrated. Im from the UK and I wouldnt put all your submissions in a list, does that mean Im in fact not from the UK as you would assume? Im not even that much of a Stones fan, but looking at their singles discography, I know half of them by heart. They started as a glam rock knock-off, moved in to disco for an album, then settled into art pop. Since the early heavy metal days, British heavy metal bands have had a significant impact on fans globally. At the end of the day, though, I actually prefer spin-off band Fun Boy Three. REally? 26) Iron Maiden: Im not a metal fan. The Beatles are the best band of all time whichever criteria you use. (well, in Canada and the U.S. at least.) Bruce Dickinson could sing, and his lyrics werent bad, either. Thats standard picking, pretty much. 33) ZZ Top 31) Talking Heads English pop music of the early 1970s was a dreary world of disco and progressive rock, the latter of which was described by Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes as men with beards singing songs about gnomes in obscure time signatures. The Go-Gos The Supremes Salt-n-Pepa Bananarama outsold them all. Best 70s Bands: 25 of the Best Bands From The Era - RetireBetterNow.com what would it be the 50 greatest bands of all time,not british and not from USA (America is the continent guys). Jam- Indeed! 27) Nirvana One wonders, however, if theyd be ranked as high as they are on this list ifRichey Edwards hadnt mysteriously disappeared. The pop albums (although arty) were only Genesis and Invisible Touch. 34) Sonic Youth Still, Bowies mountain of quality earlier work, his willingness to try anything, and an acting career thats only enhanced, not detracted from, his music cements his place as a music icon for the ages. And lets not forget that when Small Faces broke up, three members coaxed Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart, two more British music icons, into joining the reformed Faces. Try harder! Originally, the deal called for a 50-50 profit split between The Verve and the license holder. This is pretty much established and its not going to change anymore, fellows. Makes me sad. Want to listen to something besides Bohemian Rhapsody? Check out Radio Ga Ga, Another One Bites the Dust, I Want It All, Under Pressure, and many, many more. They all count in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, if that helps. The Rolling Stones were another great live British band and were the #1 grossing live act in the USA in 1969, 1979, 1989, and 2009. The second generation of British post-punk bands that . But no parent anywhere wanted his daughter to bring home Mick Jagger, Keith Richards orBrian Jones. Thumbs down all the way . Unbelievably, a court agreed. It temps me to write my own. Im amazed. Squeeze is better than them. Pink Floyd on 13th place. Still, Johnny Marrs guitar work was widely imitated, Morrisseys controversial views kept him in the music press, and the bands popularity seemed to grow and grow and grow, albeit slowly. ELO. And In 2008 Lead Singer, Bruce Dickinson Flu The Whole Band Around The Would In A 757 Airplane, Roadies Ect! 1.Clash- Interesting choice for first. 19. 3. Why oh why oh WHY do these sort of lists habitually overlook the most obvious BritBand Blindspot, the currently criminally undervalued SLADE??????? But the next one you talk about is Difford and Tilbrook. As you said, they were musically adventurous and always different. Sadly, Stings ego got the best of him, and he left Copeland and Summers holding the bag. I say 1-The Beatles 2-Led Zeppelin 3-The Rolling Stones 4-Pink Floyd 5-The Who 6-Genesis 7-Queen 8-Yes 9-Deep Purple 10-Black Sabbath. Even so, the US list probably wont happen, because I discovered that I really cant stand the Top 50 US acts. In fact, the popularity of their bootlegs led to Queens huge popularity in countries where Western music is banned or frowned upon, like Iran or the old Soviet Union. All side acts are included with their original acts. This isnt a list of my favorite British bands of all time. Otherwise The Beatles would have been at #1 and you know that not placing them on top is simply wrong and innacurate. 5. Not many of these lists would include the Cocteau Twins over, say, Squeeze, but hey its my list and Ill do it as I please. I like originality and Tull, especially was original. I still dont understand you musical elitists ignoring Jeff Lynne. 18) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 41) X This is folklore. Beatles Cheesier than a cave in. But the Buzzcocks created some of the best tunes of the era, hell the best songs of any era. best liveband. More importantly, T. Rex (along with Gary Glitter) personified the entire glam-rock movement. Any drummer worth his sticks sites Bonzo as a influence..and as far as vocals.. Just my opinion, I like The Clash but in comparison to The Stranglers, Buzzcocks and especially Wire, I find them quite overrated. The Clash and other punk dudes should go after these guys. 25: Keane 20) The Jam: One of my all-time favorite bands, and yet another British band that was huge in their homeland, but mostly unknown in the US outside college radio and New Wave circles. 38) Buzzcocks: In the early days of British punk rock, far too many bands were of the three-chord, shouty vocals variety. Or maybe you do like them, but not as much as other bands. But they kicked SO much ass! 40) Journey Genesis- I dont like either version of this band. Thanks for Status Quo though great live act! I did but I (in my humble opinion) think that Peter Gabriel merited a special exception to that rule. Sure, The House of the Rising Sun belongs on any Best of the 60s compilation, but what about songs like Its My Life and We Gotta Get Out of This Place, which was practically the theme song of US soldiers in Vietnam (and of which Bruce Springsteen said: Thats every song Ive ever written Thats Born to Run, Born in the U.S.A., everything Ive done for the past 40 years including all the new ones. Kiss, Twisted Sister, Mtley Cre, Japan, Duran Duran, Adam Ant, Flock of Seagulls, Prince and Marilyn Manson were all heavily influenced the the bands style, if not their music, too. Muse especially. 100 Best Punk Rock Songs of the '70s, '80s, and '90s . It might seem incredible that Queen only holds the third spot on our list. He was always happy to let Pete and Keith take all the kudos and attention. So by this criteria, they should be in the top 50 by far. The fanbase of a particular act would rush out in the first week to buy the single and therefor sales would be less the second . Comparing Oasis to the Beatles is absurd! Bands and musicians from the 70s, 80s and 90s - Do You Remember? The guy was huge. In fact, Id argue that the Cocteau Twins were the first true dream pop band (unlike say, crossover bands like The Cure who often get lumped in the dream pop category for some reason). Blur- Theyre pretty hit or miss. Theres little fun in trying to make a list of something where you dont like any of the bands on it. bananarama are u kidding me every list i see seems to leave out i think top five bands of ALL TIME JETHRO TULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @Peter Wooldridge , as you say pommie I guess youre a fucking Aussie..the land of thousands of great bands .NOT. 32: Iron Maiden All profits were given to Klein, and songwriting credit was given to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. These guys were huge. For some reason, that song has always reminded me of a factory where all the giant industrial machines were started one by one and just happened to make a great tune together and then Ian Curtis haunting voice came over the top of it all. But they always seemed to be a second-tier band compared to The Beatles or The Stones. Check out Soul Mining if you still havent. We all know her and her work, but sometimes you have to put things in perspective. 35) Pet Shop Boys: I liked the Pet Shop Boys back in the early 80s, but if youd asked me back then, I would have said theyd be around as long as Ebn-Ozn or Men Without Hats. The Clash were a big deal for a lot for a couple years. The band made some of the most solid pop hits of the 80s. Ive been into pop music since the 1950s and I wouldnt give some of those youve mentioned a listen although your notes were quite interesting to read. bottom line your list sucks bigtime. The band agreed, and one of the most important albums in music history came to be. Your #50 band isnt your favorite?), but theres no denying that The Verve had a certain degree of magic when they werent busy arguing with each other. They dont have another other Top 20 hit in the US until the 2000s, when Billboard shifted them over to the Adult Contemporary charts, where theyve been a bit more successful. Formed in 1989, Blur was one of the biggest bands of the 90s across the world. Even George Michael should probably be on this list way before many you listed. . Although The Clash are one of my favourite bands, they probably deserve 4th place, behind Zep, Floyd, Beatles, Stones. 2. Top British Bands of the 90s | Mental Itch 24: Black Sabbath Since 1992, the band has consisted of Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitars, backing vocals), . So the Clash are one but you dont name a song or act they inspired. He might not have sold as many records as others on this list, nor has he had a huge influence on subsequent artists, but hes a treasure all the same. They finally broke into commercial success with 1997's Urban Hymns, which became one of the best-selling albums in the UK. Oddly, Im not a huge fan of the group, which is weird, because youd think itd be right up my alley. Meantime, dont post lists like this unless you know what youre talking about. Obviously Genesis should be in the top 3 or 4 but facts are wrong too example, Genesis were heavily influenced by King Crimson and a bit by Yes, not vice versa What about ELP (and the NIce),. 15) Bob Dylan I am quite sure he loathes two of what I think are the finest composers and performers of rock intrigue in history The Doors and Blue Oyster Cult. oh wow, no deep purple on this list? Cece Penniston - " Finally. These bands played a significant role in shaping the sound and style of British rock music during the decade, and they continue to be celebrated by fans around the world. Hes thethird largest-selling singles artist in British music history and is the only artist to have a #1 song in every decade from the 1950s to the 2010s. And I cant say that I blame them. And the list of other musicians who are fans Peter Gabriel, Rufus Wainwright and John Lydon is impressive, too. Duran Duran- They were hugely influential for the MTV action, if nothing else. 44. More than that, they were an immense stylistic influence on other musicians, helping to define the emerging subculture of goth. None of this is bands fault, of course. What if you dont really like the Beatles? Submit Corrections. Yes, Cream and/or Clapton are missing. Every bad boy rock act since comes from Jagger and Richards, two of the most heralded songwriters of the rock era. When punk is the music of choice there, I wonder what will fill the airwaves (or streams or whatever is en vogue then)? Not bad overall. Summing Up Our List Of 1980s British Rock Bands, 13 Incredible Bands Similar To The Yardbirds, 25 Of The Best Italian Songs: Italy Playlist, 13 Incredible Bands Similar To King Crimson, 13 Incredible Bands Similar To Soundgarden. Indie rock bands of the '90s played a major role in helping shape the modern indie rock sound. Down in the Tube Station at Midnight and Thats Entertainment paint a bleak, yet poignant and beautiful picture of the English working class of the era. No Rod Stewart? Write this list on toilet paper ! So the stereotype is just stupid. !come on you must be like them beatles fans1 beatles 2 led zepp 3 pink floyd the rest are fine. It was the first time I felt I heard something come across the radio that mirrored my home life, my childhood.) I dont know if Id go quite as far as to call them the British Doors, but there are certainly a lot of similarities in sound between the two bands. Its all a bit of fun anyway. Oasis- They probably should have charted higher. Learn how your comment data is processed. HA! If youve ever read any of his music articles in Vanity Fair you know the man knows his music, and is keen to let the world know about other acts he likes. A poor mans Radiohead is a pathetic way to word it, seeing as Muse are a much more epic band. I always thought the Faces became Small once Rod left the band. And, as mentioned, I think Knopfler is one of the most underrated guitarists ever. 6. 50 Greatest Hair Metal Albums of All Time - Rolling Stone 15) Elvis Costello: If punk rock had a crooner, it was Elvis Costello. Pretty influential bands if you ask me. Give their discography a listen when youre in the mood for some synthesizer-heavy hits thatll make you feel like a dancer drenched in neon lights. In fact, at the 2010 Brit Awards (Whats the Story) Morning Glory? !HELLOOOOOOOOO, I have the records of at least 25 of these bands and a bunch of songs of the other 15 or 18, and there are 6 to 9 bands i never heard of it , but ive never listened a record of the beatles nor listened one of their songs more than 10-15 secs , they are so boring to me, And i wonder. One band I think should have been listed is the SHADOWS. To say that Zepplin influenced a lot of bands would be the understatement of the century. As mentioned in my comments, Cocteau Twins inspired a whole generation of indie girl singers. Stone Roses- Oh, hell yeah! That is not the sound of a band who comes in at only 40th on your list. So solo artists are now bands? I dont think so. The Best Prog Rock Bands: 50 Classic Groups 19: Prodigy The success of certain British synthpop acts in the U.S. led to a new musical awakening. 33) The Police: You know U2 are like, globally popular? About the list, not about my lack of time. Someone knows why dont appear The Electric Light Orchestra?, I think than this list its not complete. No Peter Gabriel is a crime,although you did mention Genesis. Hall & Oates: Then. 31) Dire Straits: Im not a fan of Dire Straits, either. You can take your pick from the rest. 27: Rolling Stones I think your rule works for Collins, (in re: No Jacket Required) but come on its Peter Gabriel. Theyre far better than New Odor and rocked much harder. the influence those bands had on popular music ,and still have , you just cant compare. In fact , you forgot to include one female singer that rivals with Kate Bush if not top her. Just a thought. Although their earlier period might be more well-known, songs like Elephant Talk and Matte Kudasai are well worth the listen. 31.Dire Straits- Yes, Knopfler is talented but, gah, they are so boring. 10) The Who: Ive always felt a bit sorry for The Who. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. various awards and nominations, millions singles sold, numerous albums, they definitely deserve a place in the top-ten. The band was a huge inspiration for these artists. Peter Weller took the jazz thing even further with Style. But every album since (including 1995s The Great Escape, the album that broke them worldwide) has gone to #1. 73. Just realized I called Paul Weller, Peter. The hip name to drop in 1988, The House Of Love's self-titled debut for Creation included stunning indie hits such as 'Christine'. British Rock Bands of the 60s, 70s and 80s - The Looking Glass Who did The British love in the 90s: The Top 100 artists Well, U2 are Irish, not British, so thats why theyre not on the list. Any list is purely subjective, but (..you knew it was coming ) a top 50 British bands without listing a band Metals top 4 and countless others all list as an influence, an American band even named themselves after a single. Using this platform, Michael Jackson was able to vault himself to stardom. Yes, they inspired at least six million bands. Its not easy to sit down and try to remember EVERY important band of the last 50 years, even if you narrow it down to a tiny little country. It did suck that they were considered just a bunch of pretty boys and did not get the credit that they deserved. Particularly someone as commercially successful and critically lauded as Eric Clapton (however you might have wanted to include him: Yardbirds, Cream, solo) might have been able to bump oh, I dont know MUSE or Status Quo at least to #51. 43) Roy Orbison Placing The Clash as #1 is musically sinful! The Overlanders are the earliest British group to be classed as a one-hit wonder. For one thing, they began as a typical punk band, but quickly evolved into a Northern Soul\Mod Revival act while still retaining punks energy. I guess I will not bring up our attendance of a Phil Collins show . Dire Straits were an incredible live band that sold out Wembley Arena (just under 100K) for 7 consecutive days and played it for 14 consecutive days in 1987. Ten years ago I did not like Radiohead, now theyre in my top five, in another ten years, this guys list will probably be different too. Is he really THAT influential? THE BEATLES , STONES, PINK FLOYD, THE CLASH , VAN HALEN, DEF LEPPARD, AC/DC, TEAR FOR FEARS, JOY DIVISION , THE CURE , THE CARS, AND DURAN DURAN, ETC ALL VERY GREAT IN THERE OWN DIFFERENT MUSIC AND STYLES!. Joy Division werent hugely popular, at least not in the strictly commercial sense. Fans, hurt and angry that the band had broken up, took to wearing t-shirts that said Paul Weller 1958-1982, indicating that he was dead to them. Theres nothing you can do about it. Dont think I could do better. Her biggest song to date, "Finally" reached #5 in the Hot 100 and #2 in UK Top 75. 31: Humble Pie Popular music of the United Kingdom in the 1970s built upon the new forms of music developed from blues rock towards the end of the 1960s, including folk rock and psychedelic rock.Several important and influential subgenres were created in Britain in this period, by pursuing the limitations of rock music, including British folk rock and glam rock, a process that reached its apogee in the . You must be fuckin mad. 14: Police Well .. 22) Status Quo: Its hard to think of a band I like less than Status Quo. Im putting them on this list because I feel obligated to, not because I want to. One of my favorite stories about the band is actually about their fans. Whats worse is a certain type of Beatles fan, usually found on the Internet, who refuses to believe that any band could ever be anywhere near as good as the Beatles. How not to mention CREAM??? She was the girlfriend of Japans bassist, Mick Karn. The rest becomes arguable and subjective, depending on the factors youd consider more relevant. growing popularity, punk rock remained largely underground throughout the 70s. Too bad Mick had some health issues in 2019, Your email address will not be published. Cream? #3 Bruce Spewstien? How can this not include the Stranglers, Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Gerry Rafferty pfffff. What about Bad Company, often referred to as one of the first supergroups? The rest are ok with me. But my friend Richard sure is. There has never been a band like them before or since. #71-80. Classic Rock Bands of the 1970s and '80s, Then and Now - Insider But the real reason the band made the list is because of Elizabeth Frasers voice. 6) Queen: You cant think of 1970s music without thinking of Queen. 25) Small Faces: Small Faces are interesting in that they had immense influence on two different genres of music: mod and psychedelic rock. Hes kind of like Englands Barry Manilow or Neil Diamond, or whatever other unhip singer your parents (or grandparents, or great grandparents) listened to. But The Specials make the list because they were the first multiracial band to become big in the UK. But if I can get personal for a moment, The Clash? Their flavor of dancey pop hasnt changed much over the years, except as technology has improved. Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, the orb? Omitting Cream, The Moody Blues, The Yardbirds, Manfredd Manns Earth band you are not a child of the 60s, but of the 80s. Their early work the Love Me Dos and I Want To Hold Your Hands were solid bubblegum pop of their day, but theyre all but unlistenable to me now, cheesier than a cave in Leicestershire. What a boring bastard band if ever I heard of one. As you can see, the 1980s was a decade that saw the rise of many iconic British rock bands. And you are right on about John Taylor. As far as rock bands go, Maiden was as solid and tight as they come. Their latest albums are as good as their earlier ones. 21) Depeche Mode: If youd asked me twenty-five years ago which current band would still be around in the 2010s, Depeche Mode would have been way down the list. Kiss) Big Brother and the Holding Company? Still, PSB are titans of Britains electronic music scene and deserve props for putting out great tunes for 31 years. More than that, I think Jimmy Page should be given a lifetime achievement award by the guitar industry; theres no telling how many millions of white dudes heard Zepplin and rushed out to buy an electric guitar because of Pages work. Fittingly, the group changed its character just after the 80s, when founders Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith had a dramatic breakup (though, thankfully for the world, they reconciled about ten years later). But to put the clash or even led zeppellin(which most people do) is crazy. They arent recognized enough for what they have done. Sure, there are a lot of bands that might have copied Floyds sound, but Im thinking their influence wasnt as obvious as most. I DO remember the Happy Mondays and I STILL love those crazy bastards! Punk rock band from the 70's and 80's. Adam Ant (real name Stuart Goddard) formed Adam and the Ants in 1977 and quickly acquired a cult following. Talk about influence, talk about hits, talk about musicianship, packaging even. Japans catalog is inconsistent, pretentious, and slightly dated. 11) Roxy Music: If youre a fan of New Wave, you probably know that most New Wave bands were influenced by two music acts. How bad is that list? Period.. Wings was the biggest selling band in the 70s. Costello is perhaps the best songwriter alive today. I think the two glaring omissions are Deep Purple (a definite top-10) and The Stranglers (better than The Clash!). ???? [ducks and runs]. Like The Ramones,Jim and William Reid loved 60s girl bands. 1 that much is obvious. They are probably the best rock band from 70s and 80s that mixed classical music with rock. Not a bad thing, just an observation. Muse could be higher. But regardless of this, I am sure keen have topped SPAR radio several times over the years and provide a heartwarming sound to the daily lives of the working British proletariat. Not better than, just different. Okay Im British and love my music lets get that out of the way first. What about Yes,The Moody Blues,Jethro Tull,The Eurythmics,Judas Priest,Deep Purple,Hawkwind,ELO,E-Lake & Palmer, Bad Company,Dave Clark Five,The Yardbirds,Traffic,Blind Faith,and Def Leppard to name a few. The truth is pink floyd(yes that mellow band) cream and deep purple are the reason bands like sabbath came into existence. Surprised to see Pickettywitch didnt get a mention. DM are probably the most successful electronic band ever, eclipsing even New Order for the title. They were a force of nature. Arctic Monkeys, UB40, Amy Winehouse, Squeeze and The Fall must have been just outside the top 50? 19) Madness: The nutty boys from Camden Town are yet another band thought of as a One-Hit Wonder in the United States, but consider this: theyve had 22 Top 20 singles in the UK, and 15 of those made it to the Top 10. I like your writing though very informative and well written. Jimi was American but the band was British. Metalica at 50 ??? 100 Best Boy Bands of The 80s - Complete List I think next you should compile a list of your top 50 British bands ( we all should, and we could compare)!!
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