Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac is a British-American band formed in London in the year 1967. The members consist of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks. Fleetwood Mac has its share of hits that everyone knows and it shows in their 4 singles on the top 10 charts.

My Favorite 10:

1. Landslide
2. Go Your Own Way
3. Don't Stop
4. Little Lies
5. Isn't It Midnight
6. Seven Wonders
7. Rhiannon
8. Gypsy
9. Brown Eyes
10. Revelation

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd is one of the greatest and one of the most influential bands of all time. Consisting of drummer Nick Mason, guitarist/vocalist David Gilmour, bassist/vocalist Roger Waters , and pianist Richard Wright. Pink Floyd made dozens of songs, but are probably best known for their album "The Dark Side of the Moon*" which is considered by many the best ever. Pink Floyd achieved greatness and  sold over 250 million records.

My Favorite 10:

1. Time
2. Money
3. Another Brick In The Wall Part Two
4. Comfortably Numb
5. Echoes
6. Eclipse
7. Wish You Were Here
8. Sheep
9. Welcome to The Machine
10. Shine On You Crazy Diamond

*The Picture above isn't the actual album cover

Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry is one of the innovators of Rock n Roll. His songs have been covered by various musicians both famous and not so famous. Emerging on stage in the 1950s Chuck Berry has created many classics and he still performs on stage to this day. Chuck Berry is considered the king of Rock n Roll by many is ranked the fifth greatest musician of all time. 

My Favorite 10:

1. Johnny B. Goode

2. Maybelline

3. Rollover Beethoven 

4. Rock and Roll Music

5. Little Queenie

6. Memphis Tennessee 
7. Carol
8. Jaguar and the Thunderbird 
9. Thirty Days
10. Promised Land

The Rolling Stones

The British rock group formed in London during the year 1962. With iconic vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards The Rolling Stones are one of the most successful bands in music history. They have produced many classics that people all over the world know and love. When a song by The Rolling Stones comes on the radio you can tell its one of their songs. They have sold over 200 million albums and are ranked the fourth greatest band ever.

My Favorite 10:

1. Gimme Shelter
2. Satisfaction
3. Paint it black
4. Sympathy for The Devil
5. Angie
6. Start Me Up
7. Ruby Tuesday
8. Brown Sugar
9. Jumping Jack Flash
10. Midnight Rambler

The Doors

The Doors were formed in Los Angeles in the year 1965. Led by vocalist Jim Morrison, the band had a definite unique vibe associated with them. On keyboards was Ray Manzarek, on guitar was Robby Krieger and on drums was John Desmore. Jim Morrison considered himself a poet more than a vocalist, which gave the lyrics he sung deep meaning. Morrison died at the age of 27 ending the The Doors' production of music.

My Favorite 10:

1. Break On Through
2. LA Woman
3. The End
4. End of the Night
5. Hello I love You
6. Riders of te Storm
7. Light My Fire
8. Moonlight Drive
9. Soft Parade
10. Gloria

Queen

Queen was formed in London in 1971. Since then they are recognized as one of the greatest bands ever. The band consisted of guitarist Brian May, bassist John Deacon, drummer Roger Taylor and legendary front man Feddie Mercury. Freddie Mercury died in 1991 and is well missed by fans of rock 'n' roll. Queen has 18 number one albums, 18 number one singles, and has sold over 150 million albums. In 2012 Queen is said to tour again with new vocalist Adam Lambert.

My Favorite 10:

1. Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Somebody to Love
3. Under Pressure
4. Another One Bites the Dust
5. Don't Stop Me Now
6. The Show Must Go On
7. We Are the Champions
8. We Will Rock You
9. Fat Bottomed Girls
10. Innuendo

The Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Red Hot Chili Peppers were founded in LA in 1983. Bassist Micheal "Flea" Balzary and vocalist Anthony Kiedis are the founders and played on every record. Their music has a definite sound to it. They are classified as rock, but have an alternate and funk rock style to their songs.   Hillel Slovak, Jack Irons, Cliff Martinez, Jack Sherman, DeWayne McKnight, D.H. Peligro, John Frusciante, Arik Marshall, Jesse Tobias, and Dave Navarro are all members who had taken part of the production in at least one album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' iconic music has earned them over 70 million record sales world wide. 


My Favorite 10:


1. Give It Away
2. I Could Have Lied
3. Under the Bridge
4. Scar Tissue
5. Dani California
6. Suck My Kiss
7. If You Have to Ask
8. Snow (Hey Oh)
9. Blood Sugar Sex Magik
10. Storm in a Teacup

The Beatles

The Beatles are partly responsible for why Rock 'n' Roll changed from the 1950's to the late 1960's. Each of the following all had their share as the vocalist: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Star (Richard Starkey).  John Lennon played rhythm guitar, Paul McCartney played bass, George Harrison played lead Guitar and Ringo Star played drums. Each one is iconic for their position, the chances of these four musical geniuses meeting and creating music is immeasurable. The Beatles made plenty of music and sold over 1 billion units.

My Favorite 10:

1. Eleanor Rigby
2. Helter Skelter
3. Hey Bulldog
4. Yesterday
5. Across the Universe
6. Hey Jude
7. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
8. Come Together
9. Strawberry Fields Forever
10. The End

Van Halen

Van Halen was formed in 1972 in California. They have had many different lead singers but they still have one of the best lineups in rock music. On guitar is Eddie Van Halen, on drums is Alex Van Halen, Vocalist is David Lee Roth, and on bass is Wolfgang Van Halen (Son of Eddie Van Halen.) Although Roth is the vocalist for the upcoming tour with Van Halen; Sammy Hagar, and Gary Cherone also recorded and performed with Van Halen. Van Halen has sold over 80 million records world wide, and has a tour in 2012.

My Favorite 10:

1. Panama
2. Hot for Teacher
3. Jump
4. Right Now
5. Why Can't This Be Love
6. Running With The Devil
7. You Really Got Me
8.  Jamie's Cryin'
9. Unchained
10. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love

AC/DC

The band from Australia is commonly considered the pioneers of heavy metal. Some classify AC/DC's mucic as heavy metal although they still consider it Rock 'n' Roll. The founders of the band are Angus and Malcolm Young, they both play guitar. Angus is the lead guitar and Malcolm is the rhythm guitarist. The lead singer Brian Johnson is the lead singer taking over for Bon Scott in 1980. AC/DC has a very unique sound and we all know when a song belongs to them. Over 200 million records sold is their proof of their greatness.

My Favorite 10:

1. Hells Bells
2. TNT
3. You Shook Me All Night Long
4. Highway to Hell
5. Dirty Deeds
6. Back in Black
7. It's a long Way to the Top
8. War Machine
9. We Solute You
10. Black Ice

Aerosmith

Led by vocalist Steven Tyler, Aerosmith is the most successful and most iconic American rock band. Formed in the early 1970's in Boston, the band incorporated roots, blues, pop, and hard rock to form a definite unique sound. When their songs came on the radio you knew it was Aerosmith. Joe Perry, the lead guitarist, is absolutely one of the greatest ever. With Tom Hamilton on bass, Joey Kramer on drums, and Ray Tabano on rhythm guitar, you can understand why Aerosmith sold so many records - 150 million to be exact.

My Favorite 10:

1. Dream on
2. Walk This Way
3. Sweet Emotion
4. Amazing
5. I Dont Want to Miss a Thing
6. Toys in the Attic
7. Janie's Got a Gun
8. Love in an Elevator
9. Dude (Looks Like a Lady)
10: Walk on Water

Guns N Roses

The hard rock band was formed in California during the mid 1980's. The band has had many members over the years and an ongoing conflict between the vocalist Axl Rose and the guitarist Slash. I like Guns N Roses because of the hard rock sound. The heavy guitar and the high pitched vocals that Axl provides are a fantastic combination. Eventually the band would break up and Slash would form his own band, but over the years the band named Guns N Roses has released 6 studio albums, selling over 100 million records.

My Favorite Ten:

1. Sweet Child O' Mine
2. Paradise City
3. Civil War
4. November Rain
5. There Was a Time
6. Estranged
7. My Michelle
8. Mr. Brownstone
9. Shackler's Revenge
10. Coma

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin is my favorite band. The combination of hard rock and blues works so well, it gives them a particular sound. The sick guitar riffs that Jimmy Page adds and the singing and screaming of Robert Plant is a fantastic combination. John Bonham on the drums and John Paul Jones on the bass defiantly set a unique rhythm to their songs. The band who completed most of its work in the late 60's and 70's made nine studio albums, holding many well known tracks.

My Favorite Ten:
1. When the Levee Breaks
2. All My Love
3. Stairway to Heaven
4. Black Dog
5. Immigrant Song
6. Since I've Been Loving You
7. Whole Lotta Love
8. Kashmir
9. Going to California
10. Over the Hills and Far Away.

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