Decades of Rock

[thegreekdog]

I know, rock is not the only kind of music... but... which, in your opinion, has been the best decade for rock? Note, there are obviously bands and musicians I've left out. There are obviously bands and musicians who span decades. If you would like me to add a band/musician or move a band/musician, I can do that.

The 1950s

- Little Richard
- Bill Haley
- Ray Charles
- Johnny Cash
- Chuck Berry
- The Everly Brothers
- Buddy Holly
- Elvis Presley

The 1960s
- The Beatles
- Beach Boys
- The Rolling Stones
- The Yardbirds
- Derek and the Dominoes
- Jefferson Airplane
- Janis Joplin
- Jimi Hendrix
- Bob Dylan
- The Mamas & the Papas
- The Animals
- The Kinks
- Velvet Underground
- Cream
- Frank Zappa and the Mothers
- The Doors

The 1970s
- Fleetwood Mac
- Pink Floyd
- Allman Brothers Band
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- ZZ Top
- The Who
- Boston
- Foreigner
- Journey
- David Bowie
- Queen
- Billy Joel
- Ramones
- Sex Pistols
- The Clash
- Joy Division
- Iggy and the Stooges
- Led Zeppelin
- Black Sabbath
- AC/DC
- The Jam
- Alice Cooper
- The Pretenders
- Wings

The 1980s
- Aerosmith
- Judas Priest
- Motorhead
- Kiss
- Rush
- A Flock of Seagulls
- Culture Club
- Eurythmics
- Dire Straits
- Iron Maiden
- Def Leppard
- Quiet Riot
- Motley Crue
- Guns N' Roses
- Metallica
- Slayer
- Bruce Springsteen
- Tom Petty
- REM
- New Order
- Tears for Fears
- The Police
- Prince

The 1990s
- U2
- Jane's Addiction
- Sonic Youth
- The Pixies
- Nirvana
- Alice in Chains
- Pearl Jam
- Soundgarden
- Collective Soul
- Silverchair
- Bush
- The Cranberries
- Beck
- Ani DiFranco
- Tool
- White Zombie
- Pantera
- Faith No More
- Rage Against the Machine
- 311
- Red Hot Chilli Peppers
- Korn
- Staind
- Weezer
- Nine Inch Nails
- Radiohead
- Lenny Kravitz
- Cake
- Pavement
- Fugazi
- Green Day
- Smashing Pumpkins

The Aughts
- Linkin Park
- Slipknot
- Disturbed
- Godsmack
- Coldplay
- Jimmy Eat World
- Dashboard Confessional
- Fallout Boy
- My Chemical Romance
- Panic! at the Disco
- The Von Bondies
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- The Strokes
- The White Stripes
- The Killers
- Interpol
- Kings of Leon
- The Darkness
- Wolfmother
- System of a Down
- Muse
- Brand New
- Avenged Sevenfold
- Coheed and Cambria
- Arctic Monkeys
- Death Cab for Cutie
- Eels
- Flogging Molly
- Electric Six
- Franz Ferdinand
- Gorillaz
- Rammstein
- Spoon
- Wilco

[SultanOfSurreal]

The Aughts
- Linkin Park
- Slipknot
- Disturbed
- Godsmack
- Radiohead
- Coldplay
- Jimmy Eat World
- Dashboard Confessional
- Fallout Boy
- My Chemical Romance
- Panic! at the Disco
- The Von Bondies
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- The Strokes
- The White Stripes
- The Killers
- Interpol
- Kings of Leon
- The Darkness
- Wolfmother
- Nine Inch Nails

i take exception to this list. it's like you purposely chose the shittiest things you could think of. all it's missing is nickelback.

also REM did their best stuff in the 80s imo

[muy_thaiguy]

To note, AC/DC began in the 1970s, not the 80s. But like AC/DC, the rock bands that many claim to be the best, would not exist if not for people such as Little Richard, Bill Hailey and the Comets, Johnny Cash, and other such greats of the original Rock n Roll.

After them though, AC/DC and other hard rock bands of the 70s and 80s.

[Woodruff]

For me, the 70s, closely followed by the 60s. But I do enjoy every one of the 50s folks you listed, as well.

[pimpdave]

This will, obviously, reflect the dominant decade for each generation, since pop culture is ultimately about when we as individuals came of age.

Also, since people are already complaining, you should add New Order to the 80s and Joy Division to the 70s. Iggy and the Stooges for either 60s or 70s. Those three were really influential.

[theusual1]

A few big Rock bands you missed out:
> Led Zeppelin - 1970's
> System of a down - 1990's
> Muse - 2000's

If Dashboard Confessional have managed to get a place, what about Brand New, Thrice, Coheed and Cambria, Rise Against, Billy Talent, Avenged Sevenfold, Alexisonfire etc. As far as I was aware, all these bands have just as large followings. This isn't a criticism, it's just that there are a lot of modern Rock bands that are popular. Rock has so many sub-genres now as well e.g. Post-Hardcore, Indie, Alternative, Hardcore, Metalcore, Metal, Punk etc. You don't have to include these bands although Brand New, for me, are massive. Just giving my thoughts I don't listen to much older Rock, you can get a good idea of the music I like from the list I gave. Mostly Modern

[Lord and Master]

How did Culture Club turn up on a list of Rock groups?! Ani Di Franco?! Surely you jest...

Anyway, yeah without Chuck Berry's era there'd be no Slipknot... Maybe not such a bad thing then...
I'd go for the 60's, mainly as The Rolling Stones pretty much created the guitar riff as we know it. Though I came of age in the 90's so possibly I'm being some kind of generation traitor there

[muy_thaiguy]

This will, obviously, reflect the dominant decade for each generation, since pop culture is ultimately about when we as individuals came of age.

My parents weren't even concieved in the 1950s, so it is kind of hard for myself to have come of age 60 years ago.

[pimpdave]

This will, obviously, reflect the dominant decade for each generation, since pop culture is ultimately about when we as individuals came of age.

My parents weren't even concieved in the 1950s, so it is kind of hard for myself to have come of age 60 years ago.

Well I guess you're just super special and different.

[muy_thaiguy]

This will, obviously, reflect the dominant decade for each generation, since pop culture is ultimately about when we as individuals came of age.

My parents weren't even concieved in the 1950s, so it is kind of hard for myself to have come of age 60 years ago.

Well I guess you're just super special and different.

Oh noes, did pimpdave take me too seriously on that? Whatever should I do?

[Woodruff]

This will, obviously, reflect the dominant decade for each generation, since pop culture is ultimately about when we as individuals came of age.

My parents weren't even concieved in the 1950s, so it is kind of hard for myself to have come of age 60 years ago.

Well I guess you're just super special and different.

I was born in 1966, but my musical preference of those listed ranges from the 50s to the 70s...so I don't think he's that different.

[Neoteny]

SABBATH YOU FUCKER!

[Neoteny]

In other words, I agree that there are some issues with timing (I was thinking NIN was more 90s), and you probably left out some pretty influential bands. That's to be expected in this format, and I forgive you. But you need to put Sabbath on your list.

[Phatscotty]

The decade I grew up in, of course

[spurgistan]

Good thread idea. I'd go with the 50's. I'm kind of a Chuck Berry guy.

[pimpdave]

(I was thinking NIN was more 90s),

Yeah, same with Radiohead. Kid A and Amnesiac really were more 90s albums then Oughts.

[Army of GOD]

70s. Best songs came out from that era.


And just because someone from the 50s existed, doesn't mean someone in the 90s wouldn't have. So I tend to stay away from making assumptions like that.

[john9blue]

The results sadden me.

[Timminz]

I didn't vote, because I could never pick just one. They all win! Although, I didn't read your lists.

Rock on, motherfuckers!

[Neoteny]

At least there aren't too many people voting for the 80s.

[john9blue]

At least there aren't too many people voting for the 80s.

I almost voted for the 80's (hence the sadness). What's wrong with the 80's?

[Army of GOD]

80s-hair bands=really good.

[jonesthecurl]

The decade I grew up in, of course

I didn't think that had happened yet...

[thegreekdog]

All I can say is (in no particular order) - "oops," "sorry," "thanks," "f*ck off."

I'll make some edits.

[thegreekdog]

i take exception to this list. it's like you purposely chose the shittiest things you could think of. all it's missing is nickelback.

also REM did their best stuff in the 80s imo

I moved REM (you're probably right). If you have better bands to put in the aughts (and not obscure bands... can't do obscure, I'd be here all day), please let me know.

To note, AC/DC began in the 1970s, not the 80s.

I tried to put bands where they were at their peak. I'd say AC/DC was it its peak in the 1980s, but you'd know WAY better than me considering your affinity for the band. If you want, I'll move them.

Also, since people are already complaining, you should add New Order to the 80s and Joy Division to the 70s. Iggy and the Stooges for either 60s or 70s. Those three were really influential.

Done. I thought about putting the Stooges in the 1960s... still not sure.

A few big Rock bands you missed out:
> Led Zeppelin - 1970's
> System of a down - 1990's
> Muse - 2000's

I should be shot, drawn, and quartered for forgetting Zeppelin.

If Dashboard Confessional have managed to get a place, what about Brand New, Thrice, Coheed and Cambria, Rise Against, Billy Talent, Avenged Sevenfold, Alexisonfire etc. As far as I was aware, all these bands have just as large followings.

I added Brand New, C&C, and Avenged Sevenfold.

How did Culture Club turn up on a list of Rock groups?! Ani Di Franco?! Surely you jest...

I thought about not included them except they sort of play rock music. If I include Bob Dylan, I have to include DiFranco.

SABBATH YOU FUCKER!

I should be shot, drawn, and quartered again. I also moved NIN to the 1990s (which is where they belong really).

Other Stuff - I did not include any hair bands... if there is an outcry for hairbands, I'll include them.