my top artists.
8.) THE BEATLES
this band isn’t only great because of its great growth for the music culture but also because of their talent. for the ten year time period of their fame its amazing how many hits and albums were produced. this band is definitely one of the greatest bands with an obvious success. their style of music influenced many bands to come still has an immense impact on rock music today.
7.) THE SMITHS
the smiths, another british based band, like the beatles were a great success during the 80’s. morrissey (the bands lyricist and vocalist) sang tunes with a depressing sense but also with a twist of humor. their melodic style was loved by many and inspired other musicians as well.
6.) NIRVANA
Nirvana, was a alternative rock/grunge band popular from the late 80’s to mid 90’s. Unfortunately in 1994, frontman kurt cobain died of a drug overdose. sadly the band was unable to remain stable as a group, and nirvana had died as well. nonetheless the bands three albums were a success, with much popularity in the rock music world.
5.) THE ACADEMY IS…
the academy is… is a pop punk band originating in chicago illinois. this young group of artists have hit great success with three studio albums, and touring in events such as vans warped tour. this five man band starting in 2003, is still alive making fans wait for their next album release.
4.) DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
dave matthews, a south african native, and now a seattle resident, is a popular and talented musician who put together a creative band with a great style. this band has influences of jazz with instrumentals such as saxophone and trumpet. the bands long time success since 1991 isn’t going any where as a new album has just been released and more summer touring is on the way.
3.) THE AVETT BROTHERS
the avett brothers is a talented group formed in north carolina. the band consists of two brothers and also a stand up bass player. their style is creative with a folk/bluegrass influence while still remaining a rock sound. for the band being so young, it is a great surprise and success on their part to have released thirteen albums.
2.) PANIC AT THE DISCO
panic at the disco, a band formed in las vegas started with great success, but only lasted for a short time in order for the musicians to grow musically. the bands style changed dramatically from the first album having a punk vibe to their second album having a more light hearted orchestral pop sound. in 2009 the band split in two with members leaving in order to start a new sound and band known as the young veins.
1.) SUBLIME
sublime was a band that shortly ended with front man bradley nowell dying of a heroin overdose before a concert. but the band had a large success with a reggae style and a great influence from bob marley. the band had a great talent in merging reggae sounds with rock sounds as well as creating all together a new sound that became very popular, paving a way for upcoming bands as well.
