Hi Michael, a bit off topic, but a recent survey says the top 5 bands of all time are Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen and Pink Floyd, all British bands. No American bands. How can that be? Can you explore this topic in a future video? Thanks
Yes I will Rich and you just gave me a Topic Idea for that video! The British band slightly outweigh my list as well, and I can’t wait to do that video, so thanx fore the idea brother!❤❤❤
I have a theory about that. When you compare the size and population difference between The U.K. and America, it seems to me that good bands would get noticed more often in UK. And also how rural most of America is compared to England. I think it would be easier to be noticed in a small country compared to a massive nation like America. I've heard some great sounding acts here and been in a few great sounding bands myself. We'd play small shows but never were noticed. America may be over saturated is what I'm getting at.
Other than the Dead, is there an American band that kept its core together for more than a handful of albums or for 10 years? The Band, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, original Allman Bros, they all flamed out. The best bands have multi-talent plus production plus longevity.
Hi Michael: I love your list and detailed descriptions. However my list would have to include Rush, the Doors, Lynard Synard, Jimmy Hendrix Experience & ZZ Top. Thanks so much for your great tribe channel.
1. Genesis (with Peter Gabriel and Peter Gabriel) 2. Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler 3. Pink Floyd 4. Supertramp 5. Genesis (with Phil Collins and Phil Collins) 6. ELO 7. The Rolling Stones 8. Scorpions 9. The Eagles 10. Led Zeppelin 11. Eric Clapton 12. Neil Young 13. The Who 14. The Doors 15. Guns and roses 16. System of A Down 17. The Beatles 18. Tom Petty 19. Bob Seger 20. Fleetwood Mac 21. Jethro Tull 22. Cat Stevens 23. Prince 24. Aerosmith 25. Queen 26. Elton John 27. Yes 28. Bob Dylan 29. Nirvana 30. Journey 31. The Animals 32. Rush 33. Black Sabbath 34. Jimi Hendrix 35. Pet Shop Boys 36. REM 37. Bon Jovi 38. Santana 39. Bob Marley 40. AC/DC, Metallica, The Police. Genesis, Dire Straits and Supertramp not in the top 5??!! Apparently you do not know anything about deep meaningful quality rock or music in general!
A great solid list! I was happy that you mentioned Yes, the Moody Blues and Badfinger as often, rock scribes will exclude them. The musicianship on Yes' Fragile is spine-tinglingly great. I would add the Byrds for being pioneers of folk-rock, jazz-rock, psychedelia and country-rock. Likewise, Big Star for making 3 albums that are classic gems that are finally acclaimed over 20 years after being released.
Only 4 into the list, but thought I’d list my favorite. Blue Öyster Cult. Great albums chock full of melodic rock, with no songs sounding like the next, with 4 vocalists and all 5 members writing. And they played live better than the studio albums, which you don’t hear much.
I'm with you on BOC. They're not a popular band. They're known for Don't Fear the Reaper; Godzilla dn Burnin' For You. Evbery album sounded different. The thinking man's rock. Cryptic; cynical; omnious and beautiful lyrics and music. They went downhill after Al was fired. He was a pivitol member of taht band. Finally there is a book on them by the famed Martin Popoff.
@@flexiblestrategist9922 100% agree about Albert. He was a good drummer with a cool sound, but they missed his writing and producing most when he was gone. The main reason The Symbol Remains is such a good album, IMHO, is due to Richie Castellano and his producing/writing talents. Otherwise we’d have another Curse of the Hidden Mirror or Heaven Forbid. Which are good albums, but not quite the caliber of pre-Revolution by Night records.
Great video and concept However, you missed a few genres: US alternative - The Pixies U.K. indie - The Smiths Best punk band - The Clash Best Post Punk - The Fall Best rock band of last 30 years - Radiohead Best US pop rock - REM Best roots rock - The Band Best social commentary band - The Kinks Best cult/underground band - Velvet Underground Excellent work!
I was so sure you were going to say Pink Floyd but was so excited when you said moody blues. They are criminally underrated, and are one of my favorites.
Hi Michael! Love your channel. Keep in mind, I'm Dead Head!. :)My Top 30. 1) The Beatles 2) The Grateful Dead. 3) Pink Floyd 4) The Rolling Stones 5) Led Zeppelin 6) The Who 7) Jimi Hendrix 8) Rush. 9) Jefferson Airplane 10) Allman Brothers Band 11) Yes 12) Cream 13) Lynyrd Skynyrd 14) Black Sabbath 15) Iron Maiden 16) Metallica 17) Fleetwood Mac 18) Phish 19) The Doors 20) Janis Joplin 21) Carlos Santana 22) U2 23) Pearl Jam 24) Crosby, Stills, Nash/& Young 25) Blind Faith 26) The Eagles 27) The Police 28) Genesis 29) Aerosmith 30) The Kinks
In my humble opinion The Beach Boys must be included in any list of top rock bands, if even for historical reference alone. I might also be tempted to add ZZ Top and The Byrds as well. My personal favorites Humble Pie and UFO would certainly make my list . Thanks Michael
A great list that I can more than live with, but my music taste would have included the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Doors, AC/DC, and Aerosmith. No fair asking who I would remove (hint it would be less hard hitting pop groups).
Hello Michael. Awesome list. I loved hearing the mention of the band Badfinger. Very inspired. One that I was late to was Steely Dan. I only knew them from some of their singles, but a buddy told me to listen to their albums as complete entities. He said you will love this band forever. He was 100% correct. Thank you for the Terry Kath shout-out. He was simply amazing! Total agreement on U2. Yes, they belong on the list. Yes, their best is among the best rock ever. And yes, they can go off on tangents. As for the Eagles, it sure seems as if it's much better to be a fan of their music than to be in a band with them. Well documented that Don Henley and the late great Glenn Frey certainly made things interesting for some of the other band members. Last one I will comment on is the Police. Always getting better in their short time as a unit. The 1985 Sting solo album had the same energy. I think he was in the middle of a divorce from which probably he was able to draw musical inspiration. The players were a great jazz ensemble. After that the solo Sting catalog is hit and miss but that takes nothing away from the power of the Police. Thanks again from the TRIBE.
I saw The Allman’s in New Orleans in 1970 before they broke out of the south. They opened for Pink Floyd! This was before Duane passed and I had never heard of them. I stood not 10 feet in front of Duane with no idea who he or they were. Fabulous show…with only two albums under there belt…Two months earlier they performed Live at The Fillmore East not yet released.
That is a helluva story. To be able to witness The Allman Brothers Band live in concert had to have been the dream of every fan back then not to mention getting to see Duane perform will likely go down as an achievement few can lay claim to.
Thanks for including Jethro Tull in there! People don't seem to realize just how great they were (especially their 70-80s lineup). That particular iteration of Tull was the best (in my opinion) and I would say they were just as good (technically) as Yes. They were the first band to have a live satellite broadcast from a sold out Madison Square Garden!! They were also the first band to sell out the Garden in two consecutive years (and beat their previous attendance record)!! Zeppelin never did that! LOL (and nothing against them). I would love for you to do a deep dive on that band (if you haven't already) and in particular of the drummer Barriemore Barlow! Who, in my opinion is the most underrated rock drummer. The late great Bonham called Barry the "greatest rock drummer England ever produced!" Great video and keep on rockin'!!
Here are mine Michael-Humble Pie,Spirit,Badfinger,Porcupine Tree,Steven Wilson,Cat Stevens,Mott The Hoople/Ian Hunter,Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,Cream,CCR,Grand Funk Railroad,Moody Blues,Rush,The Kinks,The Who,Gentle Giant,Queen,Jimi Hendrix,Yardbirds,Black Sabbath.Then the tippy top are-Led Zeppelin,Deep Purple,Nazareth,ZZTop,Uriah Heep,Yes,Jethro Tull,the of course The Stones and the Beatles
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Great stuff Michael. For years my dad had the little cardboard cut out spaceship from the Out of the Blue album on our mantlepiece as an ornament.
Hi Michael. I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Great list. I would have added Rush to my list. Very influential band in my opinion. P.S. just wanted to mention a local Toronto hard rock/a hint of jazz with a touch of prog and slightly quirky band who used to open for Rush called Max Webster. Check them out sometime. Cheers.
RUSH had to be on any short list of greatest bands in history! Musicianship at its highest form, startling creativity, highly intelligent lyrical matter, spellbinding live performances, album after album of unquestioned excellence! RIP Neil Peart.
On Ringo's drumming...I'm a rightie that could never play as a leftie. He's so unique. Only found out he's a left hander on a right hand kit a few years ago. Now I know why he's so unique. He's no Neil Peart , but good Lord he sounds great. My old drum teacher told me a drummer is supposed to play for the music and make it sound as good as it can. Ringo did that for sure.
I never really “got” Ringo until I watched that TH-cam jam of him playing recently in the studio with Joe Walsh and Leland Sklar etc. watching him Play was mesmerizing; fluid, graceful, effortless. I was frankly enthralled
I’m so happy to see the nod to Badfinger. Those first four albums are just WOW! “I’ve Been Waiting” is my favorite song from them that always blows me away. The remasters are top notch, btw.
Glad Chicago was included. Their first 3 double albums (and the 4 disc set Live At Carnegie Hall) were truly masterpieces, and that includes the non hits. They had some amazing stuff after that (Until Terry Kath died), but nothing can top the raw energy that power those first 3 brought to the table
Thoughtful and excellent breakdown, Michael! Agree with most of this brilliant piece. You broke my heart a little by not have Lynyrd Skynyrd on this list....epic, diverse, masterful....I cannot under any circumstances create my own list of top 10 in Rock without LS on it...but as they say: To Each His Own. TY Sir! E
Skynnrd would be in the next group of 10 Ernie! They put on one of the best shows I ever saw, and that was with the original line-up! Fabulous band!❤❤❤
my top 30 has at least 100 in it, some honorable mentions, AC/ DC, The Angels, Nazareth, Krokus, Humble Pie, The Greatfull Dead, Rush, Rainbow, Dr Feelgood, Primal Scream, Rose Tattoo, link Wray, The Band, Status Quo, The Doors, ZZ Top, Foghat, Cheap Trick, Split Enz, Little Feat, Free, Bad Company, James Gang, Mountain, T Rex, Aerosmith, Thin lizzy, Dr Hook, The Sonics, Cream.
My top 10 greatest bands 1. The Beatles 2. Pink Floyd 3. Led Zeppelin 4. The Rolling Stones 5. Queen 6. The Beach Boys 7. U2 8. The Who 9. The Doors 10. Radiohead
This was a great list. I agree on almost everything. But, no Lynyrd Skynyrd?😲 Also, I would love to see a video on you picking all your favorite musicians. To creating your very own Supergroup.😉
Going by your list, I agree with most as I View this ,I am composing this as I watch the video so I will list alternate bands for the ones I disagree with cat the end Ok let's do this Allman Bros - Great pick, again thier early stuff was just Innovative creating the genre southern Rock opening a door bands like Marshall Tucker Skynyrd. Mollyhatchet, 38 specials walked through U2 Great Puick their early stuff was more consistent and showed depth and Growth while their mid era showed experimental elements achtung baby , Zooropa, pop albums were U2s revolver pepers MMT. & the last 5 or 7 albums really left me flat. Uriah Heep hmmm not enough commercial success. Outside of Sweet Liraine & The Way That it is nothing stuck really I don't know one person who has seen them Live, I lump them I with Wishbone Ash & Barkley James Harvest who presevere with large catalogs and Some critical success, but commercially fall short. I disagree with this pick ELO wow one of the top 15 bands that ever existed and Jeff still periodically gracing us with a new Album Great pick I'd put them much higher but you did say outside of top 3 no particular order bext.next...... The Moody Blues Great pick, just on the strength the core 7 albums is incredible if you include The Denny Laine era as well thatsca nicevbonys had a 3rd life in the 80s but I found the Patrick Moraz era blehh but from the beginning with Denby through the core 7 they are as great as Great can be CSNY hmmmm they are fantastic but too spotty to down right crappy after "Deja vu" I have don't think I have them in my top 30 ,I mean they had great music after just knowing who comprises this band immediately sets any new album up to fail, just on the strength of their pre CSNY bands Byrds Hollies Buffalo Springfield, crazy to have even had two albums that brilliant is miraculous, only other "Supergroup" who besides CSNY was the wilburys and only their 1st album is truly brilliant, Grand Funk hmmmmm I love them I need to see who else ends up on this list but I'm too in the middle with them they were great live, the first part of their career was just mind blowing, But when they went to go popping (American Band, Loco Motion, Bad Time (For being in love) lost me But Heartbreaker, Mean Mistreater , Aimless Lady, I'm your Captain/Closer To Home , Foot Stompin' Music just incredible I may agree depending on who else is on this list WINGS incredible I like Paul better with Wings than with the Fabs.His music was more Gutsy John prob wished Paul wrote his wings songs for the Beatles AGREE 100% BADFINGER The Greatest Band Not named The Beatles in my book, Straight up is a perfect Album & may not even be their best Album Wish You Were Here holds that distinction Agreed Fleetwood Mac great band in all their incarnations The Who great pick Rock Illuminaries KLATTU ???? Really??? Dude come on man Alice in chains nice pick somewhat deserving I wish they had more of a catalog I'm on the fence with this pick basically a 3 album band (facelift,dirt,tripod, plus 2 eps) You kept Nirvana off this list but also a 3 album band (Bleach Nevermind , In Utero,....but no EPs but a 4th album of B sides called Insesticide So I'm balking at this one Doobies ehhhh disagree Chicago great pick in spite of the David Foster Era Sabbath HELL YEA Alice Cooper I don't know man, The early stuff yea but overall No Credence Clearwater Revival F**k Yea America's hit machine on par with the Beatles Eagles yea They Belong but I never liked them (Felt they owed their style to Mike Nesmith Id rather list him) but Eagles Belong Deep Purple yea I Agree totally Mach 2 is brilliant The Stones with Jones or with Taylor great great great, the rest of the way hmmmmm still great just not as ...... Tull yea deff Belong don't have the hits like they did in the 70s but they still make killer music Steely Dan Just Wow brilliant music The Police what a consistently great band each album gers better one by one Yes - Agree , deff more consistent than ELP but not nearly as progressive as Crimson Queen well one of the greatest Bands ever 3rd fave.....Pink Floyd yea agreed 2nd Led Zep can't argue this pick 1st The Beatles just the yard stick every band that has ever existed are measured against So now to replace the bands on this list that I disagreed with with suitable replacement groups. Uriah Heep I'm replacing that with Todd Rundgren with or without Utopia & Nazz Grand Funk Railroad I'll replace with Cheap Trick CSNY I will Replace with R.E.M. Kkattu I am replacing with XTC only one band has progressed more From their First album to their last than XTC that other band was The Beatles Alice In Chains I will Replace with Nirvana Doogie Brothers I will replace with The Kinks How many bands had hit records in every Decade 60s 70s 80s & last hit "Do it Again" 1990 Alice Cooper I will replace with Stone Temple Pilots HONORABLE MENTIONS: The Cure, Bon Jovi, The Raspberries, The Byrds, The Hollies, The Zombies The Monkees , Big Star
My top three bands (in no particular order, as Michael would say): Zeppelin,Floyd,Yes. That's my "deserted island" list (as if deserted islands have electricity and speakers). There are others moving up the charts (when will remain nameless), but they will never take one of those top spots.
You said that the name of the Beatles was chosen for the beat, but it was a double reason, it was also as an homage to the crickets. Which coincidentally the band The Hollies also chose. The name was chosen according to Mark Lewisohn, by the late Stuart Sutcliffe of all people
This is quite the list! I miss The Kinks, but also must give mention to two other obvious omissions: King Crimson 72-74 (Fripp, Wetton, Bruford), And Genesis, solely for 'Selling England by the Pound,' which is a mind-blowing album. On the other gender-half: How about The Bangles? And, as a final note, to keep things really percolating: Check out the Quebec band Harmonium. A supergroup if ever there was one.
Lovely list and although in my top 3 I would exchange Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, but, I do miss The Kinks in your list. They are an often forgotten band, who made some real classics.
Great choices in your list. You supported your opinions well. I am so glad you had The Police, Steely Dan, and CCR. My favorite will always be The Beatles. P.S. I haven't started my Wings discography homework yet, but I will. I have been listening to Donovan. Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Paul McCartney played on Donovan records, as well as the drummer in Zeppelin. Enjoyed this video. 😊
Oh I am such a big Donavan fan Catherine! I just saw him live in San Francisco a few years ago, just before lockdown! What a major talent! He is____. The Baird Of The Psychedelic Forest!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine I just bought an original Sunshine Superman record in mint condition. If Donovan ever comes to Seattle, I will get a ticket.
@@catherine6653 I just sold me copy about five years ago. Wish now I hadn’t gotten rid of my album collection . Pieces of history. Hopefully they found good homes.
@@helenespaulding7562 Donovan is playing 3 shows in Ireland this month. Michael said he saw Donovan in LA three years ago and enjoyed the show. He recently released another album, it's available to listen online. You can always buy the records again at used record stores and there are reissues also.
Being a SCOUSER myself, yes that's what we are from Liverpool England, it's brilliant that a yank pays so much respect to them because they did change the face of music, music still hasn't recovered from the 60s or the 70s with all these brilliant innovative rock bands 🇬🇧🔥👌❤️
Given your key criteria, how about (in no particular order) this mixed bag: The Band (FOUR world class singers); the Doors; Talking Heads; ELP; Genesis (up to and including "Trick"); 10cc (obsessive compulsives like Steely Dan); Bad Company; The Dead; The Stranglers. I'd love to chew the fat with you over a pint or two or three ... Before the inter web thingy, I'd religiously read NME and Melody Maker. Thanks Michael! P.S. As a Brit I think my list goes some way to addressing the pinned comment.
As did I Burma! Many of your bands are my favs! I could choose a Top 100 and there would till be bands worthy of such a list! 10cc! The Doors! Talking Heads! Emerson Lake & Palmer! Bad Compan! Now yer talkin; Burma!!!❤❤❤
My personal top 15 bands: Beatles Rolling Stones Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin The Kinks The Who Beach Boys Badfinger Wings The Police U2 ELO The Eagles Queen Slade
Yessir, The Doors are as unique and creative as it gets, make me proud of American rock and roll! By the way, my first name is Treff, which I've never seen before, and is a part of your last name - cool!
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Awesome! Your channel is amazing. I love how you refer to Motley Crue as Motley " Crud" hahaha....I met them years ago, and they were the most arrogant people I ever met...It was probably because I'm not a female.
Great list. Better than Rolling Stone lists :D A few points I wanna add: - I'd have chosen Simple Minds rather than U2. - Instead of Badfinger and Klaatu, I'd have chosen Tom Petty and Sex Pistols (for their influence) - Nirvana was a huge *NEGATIVE* influence on popular rock music. The state of post-1992 Mainstream American Rock is self-explanatory. - I'd have added Muse to represent post-2000 rock bands - Alice in Chains was a great pick. They were the bridge between 80s Hard Rock and 90s Rock.
What a list! Can't argue with these choices. As you know Michael, we share a similar Top 3, though our order is slightly different and this would make for a great debate in the future. While I would never argue against the many virtues and sheer power of Led Zeppelin, I have always ranked Pink Floyd a notch higher due to a more original sonic approach in my opinion (and far better lyrics). But it's such a close call, as Zeppelin's catalogue is more consistent and definitely rocks more. Zep was also more virtuosic all around, but it was all in service of a more openly derivative approach (though they did create magic from their primary influences). You also know I rank The Police as one of the all-time greats. Like Zep, every album was a winner and every player one of the very best on their respective instruments. Sting was untouchable as a writer during this period, being able to blend Beatlesque melody with incisive, introspective lyrics. Andy ushered in a new, more textured and chordal approach to guitar that contrasted with the obsessive shredding in vogue at the time. And Stewart was so good, he stole so much of my attention in a live setting (no small feat when your front man is Sting). Such a charismatic band that could also deliver in concert. Had they lasted a bit longer, they'd surely be in everyone's Top 5 of all time. Great work here Michael! Awesome list. ❤
Hi Michael, great topic and presentation. I like that you lead us to your choices instead of naming them then talking about 'em. Did you consider The Beach Boys for this list?
Here are some bands I would include on such a list: King Crimson - might not have sold nearly as many albums as "Yes" but the no 1 prog rock band if you ask me. Blue Öyster Cult - Great American band playing melodic hard rock - their early albums very influential i would guess - "Tyranny and mutation" & "Secret Treaties" being my favourites. Moreover, Buck Dharma is one of my favourite guitar players. Pretenders - i just love them, especially the three first albums. Roxy Music - love their first albums, very original band UFO - one of the best hard rock bands Judas Priest - one of the best metal bands Depeche Mode - Don't care much for the genre they represent but I actually like them. I make an exception for the following two bands since they don't have a huge catalog: Mountain - there is a lot more to this band than their signature track "Mississippi Queen". The first two albums were outstanding. When asked "what happened?" in an interview, Leslie West replied: "drugs happened" Jimi Hendrix Experience - Even smaller catalog than that of Mountain but has to be included on my list. I probably agree on the top three
Hi Michael. I'm so glad you included Badfinger! Definitely overlooked and underrated perhaps due to.being in the shadow of the Beatles. Lately I've been deeply in to Porcupine Tree from 2002 on. Can't believe I wasn't even aware of them until about 6 years ago. A truly great progressive rock band.
Start with In Absentia from 2002. Steven Wilson is the leader of PP and has remixed albums by Yes and Jethro Tull plus many others. A great producer, musician and songwriter with many solo albums as well. Check out Hand cannot erase if you ever get an hour to kill. It will be worth it.
Discovered then during pandemic. Along with Tool and a slew of others. I think they’re damn good. Ever listen to Pineapple Thief? You might enjoy. Try their song White Mist.
Discovered them during pandemic. Along with Tool and a slew of others. I think they’re damn good. Ever listen to Pineapple Thief? You might enjoy. Try their song White Mist.
Hi Michael, There’s many rock based TH-cam channels I can listen to, but I consider yours to be head and shoulders above the rest. Your analysis, thought process, taste and ability to communicate are very appealing and I always try to catch your newest shows. My thanks for your hard work and wonderful content! Peace, DrRick PS: This Top 30 list is fantastic! Nearly impossible to disagree with any of your choices!
U2!!! Best band that ever came out of Ireland was Thin Lizzy, and what's this Queen shit I'm 66 they were a singles band, why are they bigger now than in the '70s
Hey Michael, always respect for your opinions - well almost always! I have always got the feeling that you don't quite "get" The Who, maybe it's an American disconnect. Four phenomenal individuals doesn't tell the whole picture, even when you add a genius composer/lyricist. Two groundbreaking "rock operas" (first of the genre), an album which could have spawned seven great singles (Who's Next), and the social/political commentary that was at the heart of their purple patch of albums was never equalled in that generation. Love the channel as it sets out CRITERIA and CONTEXT for comment and discussion.
I knew there was a reason I enjoyed your channel so much. I can't argue against a single one of your favorite bands. Even better, I think I have seen all but 4 or 5 live and they were great shows. I wish you could have snuck Jimi Hendrix in there somewhere, but that's a small quibble and he's a personal fave of mine.
The only reaso end Rox wasn’t on the list was because I list him very high on my single artists list! He just didn’t settle down with any one line-up to quite make it on this list! Another example was Cream! Love both Experienced and Cream!❤❤❤
1. Led Zeppelin 2. Iron Maiden 3. Rage Against the Machine 4. Rancid 5. Story of the Year 6. Smile Empty Soul 6. Fuel 7. Deftones 8. Alter Bridge 9. In Flames 10. Pantera 11. Refused 12. Alice In Chains 13. Funeral for a Friend 14. Something Corporate 15. Pop Evil
I recently came across your channel, I enjoy your videos & I am a new subscriber - Tribe Member. Thanks for your list of favorites. I love talking about the bands I love and the reasons why. I am also a guitar player so music is my true passion in life & that includes both listening to & playing it. I agreed with a major portion of your choices. Rush would have been in my top spot or at least my top 3 with both Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd being the other 2 bands in my top three. I would have excluded Lynyrd Skynyrd and there are a few others I would have on my personal list such as, Todd Rundgren & even with Zeppelin in my top 3 I would still have Robert Plant's solo career on my list as he covers many different styles/genres and has been putting out excellent releases over the course of many, many decades & is still doing it currently with no signs of slowing down. Here are a few other honorable mentions of groups/artists I would have fit onto my list in no specific order: Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson, Frank Zappa, Primus, Chris Whitley, Prince, King Crimson & The Foo Fighters. Thanks again this was a fun video!!
Michael I will say you nailed it. Great selections. I was getting concerned when you mentioned Moody, and not Yes, but low and behold, Yes, you did. You got me interested in looking for Clato, if thats the spelling. Great picks and thank you sir!
Top 10: 1. The Beatles 2. Rolling Stones 3. Led Zeppelin 4. Pink Floyd 5. Queen 6. AC/DC 7. Guns N' Roses 8. Metallica 9. Black Sabbath 10. Iron Maiden
Oop! It was his 13th album! I keep screwing up on that James! And yes in another comment just now I replied to you concerning your email! It has some background regarding family policemen and a thank you for your service as well brother!❤❤❤
Grateful Dead Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd YES Genesis (Gabriel era) Allman Brothers Beatles The Band King Crimson Neil Young Just 10 of my favorites. ✌💀👍🎸🎼🎵🎶🧠🌌♾🌹
@snakedriver I can name 3 ways Leppard are better. 1. They write better songs, and aren't political. 2. Their vocals are way superior. 3. They have guitarists who can actually play without having to rely on delay pedals.
Rush & The Doors would follow directly after my list here Ron, so we only disagree with the orfder! As for Hendrix, I would include him in my solo artist list and very near the top!❤❤❤
When you were going into the top three and you were talking about psychedelic rock I was starting to have my heart sunk because I thought you were gonna say the Grateful Dead who to me was one of the most boring bands in history, and then you perked me up again when you said Pink Floyd, thank God, I was ready to start crying
@@stormcop55 Thanx James! I just saw your email! I hope you weren’t put off regarding the shout-out, but I’v always done so in the past, and I hadn’t seen you email yet! BTW: My brother is a Sherriff in Arizona, and a LT SWAT Team member, so believe me when I say thanx for your service brother!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Mike was one of those musicians that had a impact on my life and travels, kind of like something to move you forward by setting a tone of promise.
Great list Michael! I was especially glad to see the Moody Blues, Badfinger, Uriah Heep, Jethro Tull and Chicago get some love. Early Chicago music is definitely underrated and Terry Kath was one of the best, and most underrated, guitarists that ever lived. Personally though, I would have probably switched out the Doobies, Steely Dan and the Police for Santana, King Crimson and the Clash. 😁
Grand Funk Railroad...YES 🎉 Brewer was a good vocalist and drummer but Farner is absolutely the frontman for GFR. The strutting, running around the stage, great lead vocals and the fact that he wrote 90% of the material. There would never be a Grand Funk Railroad without everything Farner offered.
Great list I agree with a majority of it. There are a couple of bands that I think should perhaps, have made the list, #1 Rush & #2 (A band that I can not fathom how little they are known in the U.S.) -- The Tragically Hip.
Excellent choices Michael! I've my own favourites. The picks you've made are right between the ears right on! 64 years I've been listening to all of these bands. Love them all! Keep rockin and rollin brother!👍👍🤟🤟. Love your commentary on music.👍👍🤟🤟. I'm at 14,000 plus albums in my collection now and ain't gonna stop ever.
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine I won't guaranteed. My 41 year old son gets to inherit the whole collection. Its breaking his heart lol. It would take to long to list it all. My stratocaster and the band enjoy playing it all.
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine that friggin autocorrect. I guarantee I will keep the collection. Back in our day and yours we learned not to rely on automated response systems .
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Oldest grandson gets the guitars as he's getting pretty darn good at playing. I'm starting to just front the band now and doing lead vocals these days. Our friend arthritis is starting to take it's toll lol.
I loved it. And wouldnt dispute anything you said. I was thrilled when you included Alice N Chains. One of my favorite bands. My two favorites are Beatles and Rush. In fact.😂 1978...im 13. I was all about KISS. And found Rush 2112. I thought "OMG KISS is childs play"
Top 10: Hendrix, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Zappa, King Crimson, The Doors, J.Joplin, Rolling Stones, Dylan, Presley. Second 10: Little Richard, Ch.Berry, B.Holly, Led Zeppelin, BB.King, Santana, Nirvana, Bjork, Winehouse, Bowie. Third 10: Niemen, Grechuta, Breakout, Republika, Maanam, Dire Straits, Deep Purple, Portishead, J.M.Jarre, Primus.
And so many on your list would be in my Top 50 for sure! I could’ve have listed a 100 bands and some great pones would be left off that very short list, so what a job!!! Thanx KM!❤❤❤
Here's a topic for future consideration: bands who had all members make solo records. So far, my incomplete list is Beatles, who, police and CSNY. There are probably a few more. Might be a fun topic to explore
Eagles? Some come so close, with three out of four etc. like Zeppelin. Queen And many members did projects with other bands but not @solo” projects per se. Most of the drummers would not do solo projects IMO. Interesting concept though
Michael, I agree with you most of the time, and agree with most of your list. BUT... I must invalidate any top list regardless of the number if it does not include Rush. Rush is hands down the greatest live band of all time. And I stopped counting at 500 shows....... Police=overrated Stones=overrated, but I get it Sorry everyone, but U2 truly sucks! My Top 16: Zeppelin Rush Yes Floyd Purple Allmans Doobies Tull Supertramp The Who Steely Dan Kansas Aerosmith Doors Queen Santana
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Hi Michael, a bit off topic, but a recent survey says the top 5 bands of all time are Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen and Pink Floyd, all British bands. No American bands. How can that be? Can you explore this topic in a future video? Thanks
Yes I will Rich and you just gave me a Topic Idea for that video!
The British band slightly outweigh my list as well, and I can’t wait to do that video, so thanx fore the idea brother!❤❤❤
I have a theory about that. When you compare the size and population difference between The U.K. and America, it seems to me that good bands would get noticed more often in UK. And also how rural most of America is compared to England. I think it would be easier to be noticed in a small country compared to a massive nation like America. I've heard some great sounding acts here and been in a few great sounding bands myself. We'd play small shows but never were noticed. America may be over saturated is what I'm getting at.
@@blackjackmusic1107 you make a good point!!
Other than the Dead, is there an American band that kept its core together for more than a handful of albums or for 10 years? The Band, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, original Allman Bros, they all flamed out. The best bands have multi-talent plus production plus longevity.
Dylan is the best we got.
Hi Michael: I love your list and detailed descriptions. However my list would have to include Rush, the Doors, Lynard Synard, Jimmy Hendrix Experience & ZZ Top. Thanks so much for your great tribe channel.
Thanx Gregg! Always brother!❤❤❤
1. Genesis (with Peter Gabriel and Peter Gabriel) 2. Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler 3. Pink Floyd 4. Supertramp 5. Genesis (with Phil Collins and Phil Collins) 6. ELO
7. The Rolling Stones 8. Scorpions 9. The Eagles 10. Led Zeppelin 11. Eric Clapton 12. Neil Young 13. The Who 14. The Doors 15. Guns and roses 16. System of A Down 17. The Beatles 18. Tom Petty 19. Bob Seger 20. Fleetwood Mac 21. Jethro Tull 22. Cat Stevens 23. Prince 24. Aerosmith 25. Queen 26. Elton John 27. Yes 28. Bob Dylan 29. Nirvana 30. Journey 31. The Animals 32. Rush 33. Black Sabbath 34. Jimi Hendrix 35. Pet Shop Boys 36. REM 37. Bon Jovi 38. Santana 39. Bob Marley 40. AC/DC, Metallica, The Police.
Genesis, Dire Straits and Supertramp not in the top 5??!! Apparently you do not know anything about deep meaningful quality rock or music in general!
5. Black Veil Brides
4. Cranberries
3. Rush
2. Heart
1. Beatles
Pretty fun list..thanks man loved hangin with ya
Thanx Bob! I truly appreciate that!
Hangin’ out is what it;s about brother!❤❤❤
I was wondering, have you done a peice on Eddie Vanhalen??? ..next to Page one.of all time greats
A great solid list! I was happy that you mentioned Yes, the Moody Blues and Badfinger as often, rock scribes will exclude them. The musicianship on Yes' Fragile is spine-tinglingly great. I would add the Byrds for being pioneers of folk-rock, jazz-rock, psychedelia and country-rock. Likewise, Big Star for making 3 albums that are classic gems that are finally acclaimed over 20 years after being released.
Only 4 into the list, but thought I’d list my favorite. Blue Öyster Cult. Great albums chock full of melodic rock, with no songs sounding like the next, with 4 vocalists and all 5 members writing. And they played live better than the studio albums, which you don’t hear much.
I'm with you on BOC. They're not a popular band. They're known for Don't Fear the Reaper; Godzilla dn Burnin' For You. Evbery album sounded different. The thinking man's rock. Cryptic; cynical; omnious and beautiful lyrics and music. They went downhill after Al was fired. He was a pivitol member of taht band. Finally there is a book on them by the famed Martin Popoff.
Yes, I don't think BOC gets brought up as often as they should be. Definitely a great band with alot of creative tunes.
@@flexiblestrategist9922 100% agree about Albert. He was a good drummer with a cool sound, but they missed his writing and producing most when he was gone. The main reason The Symbol Remains is such a good album, IMHO, is due to Richie Castellano and his producing/writing talents. Otherwise we’d have another Curse of the Hidden Mirror or Heaven Forbid. Which are good albums, but not quite the caliber of pre-Revolution by Night records.
I believe BOC is the most talented American rock band. They can hold their own against anybody.
Agreed! BOC is a great band!
Great video and concept
However, you missed a few genres:
US alternative - The Pixies
U.K. indie - The Smiths
Best punk band - The Clash
Best Post Punk - The Fall
Best rock band of last 30 years - Radiohead
Best US pop rock - REM
Best roots rock - The Band
Best social commentary band - The Kinks
Best cult/underground band - Velvet Underground
Excellent work!
Very great list here Steve! I’m a fan of most of them, and like them all!!❤❤❤
Best jam band the grateful dead
I’m happy with that - Allman Bros, though?
Best rock band of the last 30 years is Soundgarden
I was so sure you were going to say Pink Floyd but was so excited when you said moody blues. They are criminally underrated, and are one of my favorites.
Hi Michael! Love your channel. Keep in mind, I'm Dead Head!. :)My Top 30.
1) The Beatles
2) The Grateful Dead.
3) Pink Floyd
4) The Rolling Stones
5) Led Zeppelin
6) The Who
7) Jimi Hendrix
8) Rush.
9) Jefferson Airplane
10) Allman Brothers Band
11) Yes
12) Cream
13) Lynyrd Skynyrd
14) Black Sabbath
15) Iron Maiden
16) Metallica
17) Fleetwood Mac
18) Phish
19) The Doors
20) Janis Joplin
21) Carlos Santana
22) U2
23) Pearl Jam
24) Crosby, Stills, Nash/& Young
25) Blind Faith
26) The Eagles
27) The Police
28) Genesis
29) Aerosmith
30) The Kinks
In my humble opinion The Beach Boys must be included in any list of top rock bands, if even for historical reference alone. I might also be tempted to add ZZ Top and The Byrds as well. My personal favorites Humble Pie and UFO would certainly make my list . Thanks Michael
And The Beach Boys are in the next group of 10 for me Gene! Thanx!❤❤❤
A great list that I can more than live with, but my music taste would have included the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Doors, AC/DC, and Aerosmith. No fair asking who I would remove (hint it would be less hard hitting pop groups).
Hello Michael. Awesome list. I loved hearing the mention of the band Badfinger. Very inspired. One that I was late to was Steely Dan. I only knew them from some of their singles, but a buddy told me to listen to their albums as complete entities. He said you will love this band forever. He was 100% correct. Thank you for the Terry Kath shout-out. He was simply amazing! Total agreement on U2. Yes, they belong on the list. Yes, their best is among the best rock ever. And yes, they can go off on tangents. As for the Eagles, it sure seems as if it's much better to be a fan of their music than to be in a band with them. Well documented that Don Henley and the late great Glenn Frey certainly made things interesting for some of the other band members. Last one I will comment on is the Police. Always getting better in their short time as a unit. The 1985 Sting solo album had the same energy. I think he was in the middle of a divorce from which probably he was able to draw musical inspiration. The players were a great jazz ensemble. After that the solo Sting catalog is hit and miss but that takes nothing away from the power of the Police. Thanks again from the TRIBE.
I saw The Allman’s in New Orleans in 1970 before they broke out of the south. They opened for Pink Floyd! This was before Duane passed and I had never heard of them. I stood not 10 feet in front of Duane with no idea who he or they were. Fabulous show…with only two albums under there belt…Two months earlier they performed Live at The Fillmore East not yet released.
That is a helluva story. To be able to witness The Allman Brothers Band live in concert had to have been the dream of every fan back then not to mention getting to see Duane perform will likely go down as an achievement few can lay claim to.
I'm sure they blew Pink Floyd off the stage.
Thanks for including Jethro Tull in there! People don't seem to realize just how great they were (especially their 70-80s lineup). That particular iteration of Tull was the best (in my opinion) and I would say they were just as good (technically) as Yes. They were the first band to have a live satellite broadcast from a sold out Madison Square Garden!! They were also the first band to sell out the Garden in two consecutive years (and beat their previous attendance record)!! Zeppelin never did that! LOL (and nothing against them). I would love for you to do a deep dive on that band (if you haven't already) and in particular of the drummer Barriemore Barlow! Who, in my opinion is the most underrated rock drummer. The late great Bonham called Barry the "greatest rock drummer England ever produced!"
Great video and keep on rockin'!!
Here are mine Michael-Humble Pie,Spirit,Badfinger,Porcupine Tree,Steven Wilson,Cat Stevens,Mott The Hoople/Ian Hunter,Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,Cream,CCR,Grand Funk Railroad,Moody Blues,Rush,The Kinks,The Who,Gentle Giant,Queen,Jimi Hendrix,Yardbirds,Black Sabbath.Then the tippy top are-Led Zeppelin,Deep Purple,Nazareth,ZZTop,Uriah Heep,Yes,Jethro Tull,the of course The Stones and the Beatles
Wow! My childhood and teenage angsts just flashed before my eyes Thomas!
Great mentions all! Some of most happy moments!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine great minds my friend lol
I'm a big ELO fan so I look forwards to your videos on them.
Oh they are coming Paul! I’ve finally got the channel up and running full time!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Great stuff Michael. For years my dad had the little cardboard cut out spaceship from the Out of the Blue album on our mantlepiece as an ornament.
Michael, I hope Eldorado is your favorite ELO album😊
Santana, Fleetwood Mac, SUPERTRAMP, Heart, The DOOBIE BROTHERS, PINK FLOYD,
Hi Michael. I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Great list. I would have added Rush to my list. Very influential band in my opinion. P.S. just wanted to mention a local Toronto hard rock/a hint of jazz with a touch of prog and slightly quirky band who used to open for Rush called Max Webster. Check them out sometime. Cheers.
Hard to argue against that list... I would have included Rush. Michael I would like to hear your thoughts on them.
RUSH had to be on any short list of greatest bands in history! Musicianship at its highest form, startling creativity, highly intelligent lyrical matter, spellbinding live performances, album after album of unquestioned excellence! RIP Neil Peart.
They are freakin’ great John! They missed the list by millimeters!❤❤❤
a lot of good bands missing but I like the moody blues and bad finger shout out
Yes they are, Shaun!
I knew I was in trouble with this one, but I tried to cover the major sub-genres of rock!❤❤❤
See my comment from my other account Shaun! It’s here in your replies!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine what other account?? what am I missing??
On Ringo's drumming...I'm a rightie that could never play as a leftie. He's so unique. Only found out he's a left hander on a right hand kit a few years ago. Now I know why he's so unique. He's no Neil Peart , but good Lord he sounds great. My old drum teacher told me a drummer is supposed to play for the music and make it sound as good as it can. Ringo did that for sure.
Great statement here Blackjack!
Well said!❤❤❤
I never really “got” Ringo until I watched that TH-cam jam of him playing recently in the studio with Joe Walsh and Leland Sklar etc. watching him
Play was mesmerizing; fluid, graceful, effortless. I was frankly enthralled
True. Ringo was not a Bonham or a Peart but he did what he had to do to make The Beatles music sound right: he kept the beat!
@@johnsrous1616 Damn Straight :)
The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, The Who, Duran Duran, Yes, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash Young, Jethro Tull, U2, Madonna, AC/DC, Dandy Warhols, Perfume Genius.
I’m so happy to see the nod to Badfinger. Those first four albums are just WOW! “I’ve Been Waiting” is my favorite song from them that always blows me away. The remasters are top notch, btw.
Glad Chicago was included. Their first 3 double albums (and the 4 disc set Live At Carnegie Hall) were truly masterpieces, and that includes the non hits. They had some amazing stuff after that (Until Terry Kath died), but nothing can top the raw energy that power those first 3 brought to the table
Oh they were great on so many levels Rail Rocker I so agree!❤❤❤
Great list. I would have included Genesis, BOC & Rainbow
Great choices Bill!❤❤❤
Thoughtful and excellent breakdown, Michael! Agree with most of this brilliant piece. You broke my heart a little by not have Lynyrd Skynyrd on this list....epic, diverse, masterful....I cannot under any circumstances create my own list of top 10 in Rock without LS on it...but as they say: To Each His Own. TY Sir! E
Skynnrd would be in the next group of 10 Ernie! They put on one of the best shows I ever saw, and that was with the original line-up!
Fabulous band!❤❤❤
You're a gracious guy, Micheal. Like your style.
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine were you at the Oakland stadium show that has been all over TH-cam? I think just a month or two before accident
my top 30 has at least 100 in it, some honorable mentions, AC/ DC, The Angels, Nazareth, Krokus, Humble Pie, The Greatfull Dead, Rush, Rainbow, Dr Feelgood, Primal Scream, Rose Tattoo, link Wray, The Band, Status Quo, The Doors, ZZ Top, Foghat, Cheap Trick, Split Enz, Little Feat, Free, Bad Company, James Gang, Mountain, T Rex, Aerosmith, Thin lizzy, Dr Hook, The Sonics, Cream.
My top 10 greatest bands
1. The Beatles
2. Pink Floyd
3. Led Zeppelin
4. The Rolling Stones
5. Queen
6. The Beach Boys
7. U2
8. The Who
9. The Doors
10. Radiohead
We aren’t too far off from each other Dylan!❤❤❤
The Who at #9?😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭they're better than U2 and Queen c'mon
@@vanplq8841 And they're the BEST live rock band in history!
I love Lennon’s rhythm playing.
This was a great list. I agree on almost everything. But, no Lynyrd Skynyrd?😲
Also, I would love to see a video on you picking all your favorite musicians. To creating your very own Supergroup.😉
Ooh David, now there’s a thought! Hmmm___!!!❤❤❤
Very good list, good video. A Few that come to mind would have to be in my top 30 are Traffic, Santana, Cream the Band and the Doors
Good stuff here Ron, and all on my extended list as well!❤❤❤
You know your stuff Michael. Entertaining and informative as ever. I'm always going to agree with your No.1 choice.
Thanx so much Pans!
The Beatles shall always show us the way!❤❤
Going by your list, I agree with most as I View this ,I am composing this as I watch the video so I will list alternate bands for the ones I disagree with cat the end
Ok let's do this
Allman Bros - Great pick, again thier early stuff was just Innovative creating the genre southern Rock opening a door bands like Marshall Tucker Skynyrd. Mollyhatchet, 38 specials walked through
U2 Great Puick their early stuff was more consistent and showed depth and Growth while their mid era showed experimental elements achtung baby , Zooropa, pop albums were U2s revolver pepers MMT. & the last 5 or 7 albums really left me flat.
Uriah Heep hmmm not enough commercial success. Outside of Sweet Liraine & The Way That it is nothing stuck really I don't know one person who has seen them Live, I lump them I with Wishbone Ash & Barkley James Harvest who presevere with large catalogs and
Some critical success, but commercially fall short. I disagree with this pick
ELO wow one of the top 15 bands that ever existed and Jeff still periodically gracing us with a new Album Great pick I'd put them much higher but you did say outside of top 3 no particular order bext.next......
The Moody Blues Great pick, just on the strength the core 7 albums is incredible if you include The Denny Laine era as well thatsca nicevbonys had a 3rd life in the 80s but I found the Patrick Moraz era blehh but from the beginning with Denby through the core 7 they are as great as Great can be
CSNY hmmmm they are fantastic but too spotty to down right crappy after "Deja vu" I have don't think I have them in my top 30 ,I mean they had great music after just knowing who comprises this band immediately sets any new album up to fail, just on the strength of their pre CSNY bands Byrds Hollies Buffalo Springfield, crazy to have even had two albums that brilliant is miraculous, only other "Supergroup" who besides CSNY was the wilburys and only their 1st album is truly brilliant,
Grand Funk hmmmmm I love them I need to see who else ends up on this list but I'm too in the middle with them they were great live, the first part of their career was just mind blowing,
But when they went to go popping (American Band, Loco Motion, Bad Time (For being in love) lost me But Heartbreaker, Mean Mistreater , Aimless Lady, I'm your Captain/Closer To Home , Foot Stompin' Music just incredible I may agree depending on who else is on this list
WINGS incredible I like Paul better with Wings than with the Fabs.His music was more Gutsy John prob wished Paul wrote his wings songs for the Beatles AGREE 100%
BADFINGER The Greatest Band Not named The Beatles in my book, Straight up is a perfect Album & may not even be their best Album Wish You Were Here holds that distinction Agreed
Fleetwood Mac great band in all their incarnations
The Who great pick Rock Illuminaries
KLATTU ???? Really??? Dude come on man
Alice in chains nice pick somewhat deserving I wish they had more of a catalog I'm on the fence with this pick basically a 3 album band (facelift,dirt,tripod, plus 2 eps)
You kept Nirvana off this list but also a 3 album band (Bleach Nevermind , In Utero,....but no EPs but a 4th album of B sides called Insesticide So I'm balking at this one
Doobies ehhhh disagree
Chicago great pick in spite of the David Foster Era
Sabbath HELL YEA
Alice Cooper I don't know man, The early stuff yea but overall No
Credence Clearwater Revival F**k Yea America's hit machine on par with the Beatles
Eagles yea They Belong but I never liked them (Felt they owed their style to Mike Nesmith Id rather list him) but Eagles Belong
Deep Purple yea I Agree totally Mach 2 is brilliant
The Stones with Jones or with Taylor great great great, the rest of the way hmmmmm still great just not as ......
Tull yea deff Belong don't have the hits like they did in the 70s but they still make killer music
Steely Dan Just Wow brilliant music
The Police what a consistently great band each album gers better one by one
Yes - Agree , deff more consistent than ELP but not nearly as progressive as Crimson
Queen well one of the greatest Bands ever
3rd fave.....Pink Floyd yea agreed
2nd Led Zep can't argue this pick
1st The Beatles just the yard stick every band that has ever existed are measured against
So now to replace the bands on this list that I disagreed with with suitable replacement groups.
Uriah Heep I'm replacing that with Todd Rundgren with or without Utopia & Nazz
Grand Funk Railroad I'll replace with Cheap Trick
CSNY I will Replace with R.E.M.
Kkattu I am replacing with XTC only one band has progressed more From their First album to their last than XTC that other band was The Beatles
Alice In Chains I will Replace with Nirvana
Doogie Brothers I will replace with The Kinks
How many bands had hit records in every Decade 60s 70s 80s & last hit "Do it Again" 1990
Alice Cooper I will replace with Stone Temple Pilots
HONORABLE MENTIONS: The Cure, Bon Jovi, The Raspberries, The Byrds, The Hollies, The Zombies The Monkees , Big Star
Outlaws!
Beatles, Moody Blues, Crosby-Stills-Nash & Young
Wings? Badfinger? Beatles? Paul McCartney? Hold my hair back til I'm done puking..........
My top three bands (in no particular order, as Michael would say): Zeppelin,Floyd,Yes. That's my "deserted island" list (as if deserted islands have electricity and speakers). There are others moving up the charts (when will remain nameless), but they will never take one of those top spots.
You said that the name of the Beatles was chosen for the beat, but it was a double reason, it was also as an homage to the crickets. Which coincidentally the band The Hollies also chose. The name was chosen according to Mark Lewisohn, by the late Stuart Sutcliffe of all people
Thanks for posting this!! I had heard that as well!! Buddy Holly and the Crickets were awesome!
Give the man a cigar! You are absolutely right Michael! Good point!❤❤❤
Who chose The Silver Beetles/Beatles ? 🤡
This is quite the list! I miss The Kinks, but also must give mention to two other obvious omissions: King Crimson 72-74 (Fripp, Wetton, Bruford), And Genesis, solely for 'Selling England by the Pound,' which is a mind-blowing album. On the other gender-half: How about The Bangles? And, as a final note, to keep things really percolating: Check out the Quebec band Harmonium. A supergroup if ever there was one.
As a Brit I'm proud to see so many of our bands on the list
Lovely list and although in my top 3 I would exchange Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, but, I do miss The Kinks in your list. They are an often forgotten band, who made some real classics.
How the kinks aren’t in everyone’s top 3 … means they don’t know much about them .
Will show you my list when work is done! Mine is a lot like yours but with a little twist!
Do I hear Monkees in your Belfrey Caitlin?😉🎸🥁🎤🎧✨❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine The real question is what number are the Monkees on?
Great choices in your list. You supported your opinions well. I am so glad you had The Police, Steely Dan, and CCR. My favorite will always be The Beatles.
P.S. I haven't started my Wings discography homework yet, but I will. I have been listening to Donovan. Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Paul McCartney played on Donovan records, as well as the drummer in Zeppelin.
Enjoyed this video. 😊
Oh I am such a big Donavan fan Catherine!
I just saw him live in San Francisco a few years ago, just before lockdown!
What a major talent!
He is____. The Baird Of The Psychedelic Forest!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine I just bought an original Sunshine Superman record in mint condition. If Donovan ever comes to Seattle, I will get a ticket.
@@catherine6653 I just sold me copy about five years ago. Wish now I hadn’t gotten rid of my album collection . Pieces of history. Hopefully they found good homes.
Should I see him if he comes close? Is he still good?
@@helenespaulding7562 Donovan is playing 3 shows in Ireland this month. Michael said he saw Donovan in LA three years ago and enjoyed the show. He recently released another album, it's available to listen online. You can always buy the records again at used record stores and there are reissues also.
Being a SCOUSER myself, yes that's what we are from Liverpool England, it's brilliant that a yank pays so much respect to them because they did change the face of music, music still hasn't recovered from the 60s or the 70s with all these brilliant innovative rock bands 🇬🇧🔥👌❤️
Oh the English lead on my list Steve! I’m gonna do a whole video on WHY that’s true coming up!❤😉👌⚡️🧴
Given your key criteria, how about (in no particular order) this mixed bag: The Band (FOUR world class singers); the Doors; Talking Heads; ELP; Genesis (up to and including "Trick"); 10cc (obsessive compulsives like Steely Dan); Bad Company; The Dead; The Stranglers. I'd love to chew the fat with you over a pint or two or three ... Before the inter web thingy, I'd religiously read NME and Melody Maker. Thanks Michael!
P.S. As a Brit I think my list goes some way to addressing the pinned comment.
As did I Burma!
Many of your bands are my favs! I could choose a Top 100 and there would till be bands worthy of such a list!
10cc! The Doors! Talking Heads! Emerson Lake & Palmer! Bad Compan!
Now yer talkin; Burma!!!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine P.P.S. Early Roxy Music and The Faces . . .
My personal top 15 bands:
Beatles
Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
Led Zeppelin
The Kinks
The Who
Beach Boys
Badfinger
Wings
The Police
U2
ELO
The Eagles
Queen
Slade
And the couple you have that i didn’t are still very high on my Top 50 list as well MIB!
Thanx, Great List!!!❤❤❤
Yesterday slade and add Sweet
I was never a Grunge fan, just not my thing. But I love your list. Just wondering, where were The Doors? Love your channel Michael! 😃
Yessir, The Doors are as unique and creative as it gets, make me proud of American rock and roll! By the way, my first name is Treff, which I've never seen before, and is a part of your last name - cool!
Thanx Joseph!
The door would definitely be high in the next group of 10 easily!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Awesome! Your channel is amazing. I love how you refer to Motley Crue as Motley " Crud" hahaha....I met them years ago, and they were the most arrogant people I ever met...It was probably because I'm not a female.
@@treff9226 That is so cool! 😃
Focus, The Kinks, Rush, Foreigner, Grateful Dead, Huey Luwis, Styx, REO, Santana, AC/DC!!
I agree one billion percent about The Moody Blues. Bands like that make wish I had a Time Machine.
We do have a time machine. It's called, 'TH-cam.'
Great list. Better than Rolling Stone lists :D A few points I wanna add:
- I'd have chosen Simple Minds rather than U2.
- Instead of Badfinger and Klaatu, I'd have chosen Tom Petty and Sex Pistols (for their influence)
- Nirvana was a huge *NEGATIVE* influence on popular rock music. The state of post-1992 Mainstream American Rock is self-explanatory.
- I'd have added Muse to represent post-2000 rock bands
- Alice in Chains was a great pick. They were the bridge between 80s Hard Rock and 90s Rock.
I'd have to go with The Clash over the Pistols, although I love both bands. London Calling is one of the best albums ever made by anyone IMO.
Great points here Lucia! Love it!❤❤❤
Simple Minds over U2 any day!
Great video, really enjoyed it. As well as all of your videos.
What a list! Can't argue with these choices. As you know Michael, we share a similar Top 3, though our order is slightly different and this would make for a great debate in the future. While I would never argue against the many virtues and sheer power of Led Zeppelin, I have always ranked Pink Floyd a notch higher due to a more original sonic approach in my opinion (and far better lyrics). But it's such a close call, as Zeppelin's catalogue is more consistent and definitely rocks more. Zep was also more virtuosic all around, but it was all in service of a more openly derivative approach (though they did create magic from their primary influences).
You also know I rank The Police as one of the all-time greats. Like Zep, every album was a winner and every player one of the very best on their respective instruments. Sting was untouchable as a writer during this period, being able to blend Beatlesque melody with incisive, introspective lyrics. Andy ushered in a new, more textured and chordal approach to guitar that contrasted with the obsessive shredding in vogue at the time. And Stewart was so good, he stole so much of my attention in a live setting (no small feat when your front man is Sting). Such a charismatic band that could also deliver in concert. Had they lasted a bit longer, they'd surely be in everyone's Top 5 of all time.
Great work here Michael! Awesome list. ❤
You and I are never too far off, and even when we disagree Bruce, I always respect you well thought out reasons for YOUR choices my man!❤❤❤
I agree with everything you said.
Let's be honest, there wouldn't even be hairs breadth between the top 3
Hi Michael, great topic and presentation. I like that you lead us to your choices instead of naming them then talking about 'em. Did you consider The Beach Boys for this list?
Here are some bands I would include on such a list:
King Crimson - might not have sold nearly as many albums as "Yes" but the no 1 prog rock band if you ask me.
Blue Öyster Cult - Great American band playing melodic hard rock - their early albums very influential i would guess - "Tyranny and mutation" & "Secret Treaties" being my favourites. Moreover, Buck Dharma is one of my favourite guitar players.
Pretenders - i just love them, especially the three first albums.
Roxy Music - love their first albums, very original band
UFO - one of the best hard rock bands
Judas Priest - one of the best metal bands
Depeche Mode - Don't care much for the genre they represent but I actually like them.
I make an exception for the following two bands since they don't have a huge catalog:
Mountain - there is a lot more to this band than their signature track "Mississippi Queen". The first two albums were outstanding. When asked "what happened?" in an interview, Leslie West replied: "drugs happened"
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Even smaller catalog than that of Mountain but has to be included on my list.
I probably agree on the top three
Hi Michael. I'm so glad you included Badfinger! Definitely overlooked and underrated perhaps due to.being in the shadow of the Beatles. Lately I've been deeply in to Porcupine Tree from 2002 on. Can't believe I wasn't even aware of them until about 6 years ago. A truly great progressive rock band.
I need to check them out John! They’ve been mentioned several times in past comments! Thanx!❤❤❤
Start with In Absentia from 2002. Steven Wilson is the leader of PP and has remixed albums by Yes and Jethro Tull plus many others. A great producer, musician and songwriter with many solo albums as well. Check out Hand cannot erase if you ever get an hour to kill. It will be worth it.
Discovered then during pandemic. Along with Tool and a slew of others. I think they’re damn good. Ever listen to Pineapple Thief? You might enjoy. Try their song White Mist.
Discovered them during pandemic. Along with Tool and a slew of others. I think they’re damn good. Ever listen to Pineapple Thief? You might enjoy. Try their song White Mist.
@@helenespaulding7562 I think somebody that enjoys ppt, tool and the pineapple thief would like riverside.
Michael, you nailed it! I wouldn't have changed a thing. Thanks for including Klaatu...so underrated! You ARE the man!! 🕊🇺🇲
Michael, I want to say how much I appreciate the passion, thought, honesty, and work you put into your content! Great Video!
I love your passion! You did a great job on this one.
Great video Michael..Hard to argue with your top three..King Crimson is on my list..👍❤glen
Thanx Glen! I’m just getting into King Crimsom brother!
So you just might have something there!❤😉🎧
Love your choices. Especially the Moody Blues and Klaatu.
Hi Michael,
There’s many rock based TH-cam channels I can listen to, but I consider yours to be head and shoulders above the rest. Your analysis, thought process, taste and ability to communicate are very appealing and I always try to catch your newest shows.
My thanks for your hard work and wonderful content!
Peace,
DrRick
PS: This Top 30 list is fantastic! Nearly impossible to disagree with any of your choices!
U2!!! Best band that ever came out of Ireland was Thin Lizzy, and what's this Queen shit I'm 66 they were a singles band, why are they bigger now than in the '70s
Lol agree 100% with you about both bands
Hi Michael great list but yes some iconic names are missing. Interesting video though! Lynyrd Skynrd?
Very good list.
Hey Michael, always respect for your opinions - well almost always! I have always got the feeling that you don't quite "get" The Who, maybe it's an American disconnect. Four phenomenal individuals doesn't tell the whole picture, even when you add a genius composer/lyricist. Two groundbreaking "rock operas" (first of the genre), an album which could have spawned seven great singles (Who's Next), and the social/political commentary that was at the heart of their purple patch of albums was never equalled in that generation. Love the channel as it sets out CRITERIA and CONTEXT for comment and discussion.
Yes, The Who belongs atop Mt Everest with Zep,Floyd ,Beatles and Stones.
Great video. This was my ride home today. So happy you had ELO and Alice in Chains on the list.
BOTH of those bands deserved to be on this list!!!
I’m honored DF!
Being part of your commute is kinda cool!❤❤❤
I so appreciate your mention of Badfinger. What should have been. My God.
Amen Cary!❤❤❤
I knew there was a reason I enjoyed your channel so much. I can't argue against a single one of your favorite bands. Even better, I think I have seen all but 4 or 5 live and they were great shows. I wish you could have snuck Jimi Hendrix in there somewhere, but that's a small quibble and he's a personal fave of mine.
The only reaso end Rox wasn’t on the list was because I list him very high on my single artists list! He just didn’t settle down with any one line-up to quite make it on this list! Another example was Cream! Love both Experienced and Cream!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Ah, I see. And I agree!
Definitely need Rush on this list!
They and 5 other bands were contenders for the list You too! A very close shave!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine several of the band's you mentioned are in my top 5 or 10 also. Top 5 are: Rush, Led, ELO, Beatles, 70's Sabbath
No Rush sorry your list is incomplete. Rush is a top 10 band.
@@duaneelliott3315 absolutely. You can't put a list together, without Rush in it.
Thin Lizzy was an awesome band
1. Led Zeppelin
2. Iron Maiden
3. Rage Against the Machine
4. Rancid
5. Story of the Year
6. Smile Empty Soul
6. Fuel
7. Deftones
8. Alter Bridge
9. In Flames
10. Pantera
11. Refused
12. Alice In Chains
13. Funeral for a Friend
14. Something Corporate
15. Pop Evil
And a truly great list! Thanx Eric!❤❤❤
I recently came across your channel, I enjoy your videos & I am a new subscriber - Tribe Member. Thanks for your list of favorites. I love talking about the bands I love and the reasons why. I am also a guitar player so music is my true passion in life & that includes both listening to & playing it. I agreed with a major portion of your choices. Rush would have been in my top spot or at least my top 3 with both Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd being the other 2 bands in my top three. I would have excluded Lynyrd Skynyrd and there are a few others I would have on my personal list such as, Todd Rundgren & even with Zeppelin in my top 3 I would still have Robert Plant's solo career on my list as he covers many different styles/genres and has been putting out excellent releases over the course of many, many decades & is still doing it currently with no signs of slowing down. Here are a few other honorable mentions of groups/artists I would have fit onto my list in no specific order: Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson, Frank Zappa, Primus, Chris Whitley, Prince, King Crimson & The Foo Fighters. Thanks again this was a fun video!!
Excellent!
Thanx Wayne!❤❤❤
Terry Kath not only played great guitar, he was my favorite singer in the band.
Michael I will say you nailed it. Great selections. I was getting concerned when you mentioned Moody, and not Yes, but low and behold, Yes, you did.
You got me interested in looking for Clato, if thats the spelling. Great picks and thank you sir!
Klaatu
Top 10:
1. The Beatles
2. Rolling Stones
3. Led Zeppelin
4. Pink Floyd
5. Queen
6. AC/DC
7. Guns N' Roses
8. Metallica
9. Black Sabbath
10. Iron Maiden
Nice mix Shawn!❤❤❤
I have been WAITING on this one!!!! I sent you an email. Hope you got it. Also Ozzys new album is patient nomber 9 lol
Oop! It was his 13th album! I keep screwing up on that James!
And yes in another comment just now I replied to you concerning your email!
It has some background regarding family policemen and a thank you for your service as well brother!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine LOL I just wanted to rib ya LOL. Thank you for your support!!
Grateful Dead
Led Zeppelin
Pink Floyd
YES
Genesis (Gabriel era)
Allman Brothers
Beatles
The Band
King Crimson
Neil Young
Just 10 of my favorites.
✌💀👍🎸🎼🎵🎶🧠🌌♾🌹
Good list, but I personally would've kicked u2 to the curb and replaced them with Def Leppard, and I also would've made room for Supertramp. 🤔
Both in my next group of bands Shane!❤❤❤
@snakedriver I can name 3 ways Leppard are better.
1. They write better songs, and aren't political.
2. Their vocals are way superior.
3. They have guitarists who can actually play without having to rely on delay pedals.
With the exception of having Hendrix, the Doors and Rush somewhere on my list, my top 30 wouldn’t vary much.
Rush & The Doors would follow directly after my list here Ron, so we only disagree with the orfder! As for Hendrix, I would include him in my solo artist list and very near the top!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine ok I can live with that lol
i definitely agree with your top 3!
on my personal rock olympus, i would have the beach boys and king crimson though
Both just missing the list! Great acts!!!❤❤❤ Thanx Jacob!
When you were going into the top three and you were talking about psychedelic rock I was starting to have my heart sunk because I thought you were gonna say the Grateful Dead who to me was one of the most boring bands in history, and then you perked me up again when you said Pink Floyd, thank God, I was ready to start crying
Absolutely, I have never understood the Grateful Dead thing.
Well said!!!
I would never do such a thing like that to you Michael!
I do have my ethics after all!!!😉👌🌴❤
@@stormcop55 Thanx James!
I just saw your email!
I hope you weren’t put off regarding the shout-out, but I’v always done so in the past, and I hadn’t seen you email yet!
BTW: My brother is a Sherriff in Arizona, and a LT SWAT Team member, so believe me when I say thanx for your service brother!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine thank you so much!!! I can’t wait to see the new studio!!!
Mike Pinder is on top of my list with the core 7 and his solo stuff.
Finally a Pindertron fan! Hip-Hip-HOORAY!!!❤❤❤ Thanx YaHashaWha! Hope you saw your shout-out in my last video!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Mike was one of those musicians that had a impact on my life and travels, kind of like something to move you forward by setting a tone of promise.
Once you're into the Moody Blues core 7 albums, there is nothing that compares.
Great list. Other than the inclusion of CCR, 19 good choices.
Great list Michael! I was especially glad to see the Moody Blues, Badfinger, Uriah Heep, Jethro Tull and Chicago get some love. Early Chicago music is definitely underrated and Terry Kath was one of the best, and most underrated, guitarists that ever lived. Personally though, I would have probably switched out the Doobies, Steely Dan and the Police for Santana, King Crimson and the Clash. 😁
A fellow Terry Kath Fan Steve! If Captain America says it’s so, it must be so!😉👌🇺🇸❤❤❤
Grand Funk Railroad...YES 🎉 Brewer was a good vocalist and drummer but Farner is absolutely the frontman for GFR. The strutting, running around the stage, great lead vocals and the fact that he wrote 90% of the material. There would never be a Grand Funk Railroad without everything Farner offered.
I so agree with you kidguzzi! I loved Mark! Everything about him spells WINNER!!!❤❤❤
Farner's vocals are amongst the best in Rock, IMO. Soulful!!!
They had two frontmen, which is unique for a power trio
I don't know if everybody knows this but at the time, they were snubbed by much of the music biz and press.
Let's not forget keyboardist Craig Frost. When he joined the band is when they started having Top 40 hits, including two #1s.
Saw Doobies last year. It was great seeing Tom, Pat, and Mike playing together on the same stage playing each of their hits with equal enthusiasm.
Oh you are very fortunate to have seeen that act Craig! Wow!❤❤❤
Good show 👏.
Great list I agree with a majority of it. There are a couple of bands that I think should perhaps, have made the list, #1 Rush & #2 (A band that I can not fathom how little they are known in the U.S.) -- The Tragically Hip.
Loved Gordon Downie Of Tragically Hip.Great Canadian band@chriselliott871
Yeah, Gordon was an amazing and one of a kind artist who did so much to help the Indigenous People of Canada. @@sylviafoster9093
My list would be the similar but I’d have Radiohead and the Doors on it
Radiohead and The Doors are on mine as well
Excellent choices Michael! I've my own favourites. The picks you've made are right between the ears right on! 64 years I've been listening to all of these bands. Love them all! Keep rockin and rollin brother!👍👍🤟🤟. Love your commentary on music.👍👍🤟🤟. I'm at 14,000 plus albums in my collection now and ain't gonna stop ever.
OMG Jeffrey! My high collection ever only had 1200 LPs and/or CDs! Never sell!!!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine I won't guaranteed. My 41 year old son gets to inherit the whole collection. Its breaking his heart lol. It would take to long to list it all. My stratocaster and the band enjoy playing it all.
@@jeffreyflint6286 My 41 year old son gets my guitars split between him and my 23 daughter brother! So yeah, I can dig it!😉🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸!!!
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine that friggin autocorrect. I guarantee I will keep the collection. Back in our day and yours we learned not to rely on automated response systems .
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Oldest grandson gets the guitars as he's getting pretty darn good at playing. I'm starting to just front the band now and doing lead vocals these days. Our friend arthritis is starting to take it's toll lol.
I agree George was one of the best and underrated guitarist of all time, and he brought Indian music into rock, and you bet Ringo was a great drummer!
I loved it. And wouldnt dispute anything you said. I was thrilled when you included Alice N Chains. One of my favorite bands. My two favorites are Beatles and Rush. In fact.😂 1978...im 13. I was all about KISS. And found Rush 2112. I thought "OMG KISS is childs play"
Such a Rolling Stone/Circus magazine cliché ridden list from the 70s… so many important omissions.
Another couple of rock band standards is Aerosmith and Foghat.
Top 10: Hendrix, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Zappa, King Crimson, The Doors, J.Joplin, Rolling Stones, Dylan, Presley.
Second 10: Little Richard, Ch.Berry, B.Holly, Led Zeppelin, BB.King, Santana, Nirvana, Bjork, Winehouse, Bowie.
Third 10: Niemen, Grechuta, Breakout, Republika, Maanam, Dire Straits, Deep Purple, Portishead, J.M.Jarre, Primus.
I love J.M. Jarre but he's an electronic solo artist and is not in the rock band category.
And so many on your list would be in my Top 50 for sure!
I could’ve have listed a 100 bands and some great pones would be left off that very short list, so what a job!!!
Thanx KM!❤❤❤
Love the moody blues very underrated
Love your takes on bands Michael. Sad how little love Crazy Horse gets.
Here's a topic for future consideration: bands who had all members make solo records. So far, my incomplete list is Beatles, who, police and CSNY. There are probably a few more. Might be a fun topic to explore
Eagles? Some come so close, with three out of four etc. like Zeppelin. Queen And many members did projects with other bands but not @solo” projects per se. Most of the drummers would not do solo projects IMO. Interesting concept though
Keith Moon did a solo project???
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee ginger baker did a solo project?
@@helenespaulding7562 yes, 1
@@helenespaulding7562 yes. At least one album. It was called ginger baker's air force
Michael, I agree with you most of the time, and agree with most of your list. BUT...
I must invalidate any top list regardless of the number if it does not include Rush.
Rush is hands down the greatest live band of all time. And I stopped counting at 500 shows.......
Police=overrated
Stones=overrated, but I get it
Sorry everyone, but U2 truly sucks!
My Top 16:
Zeppelin
Rush
Yes
Floyd
Purple
Allmans
Doobies
Tull
Supertramp
The Who
Steely Dan
Kansas
Aerosmith
Doors
Queen
Santana