Greatest Rock Band of All Time

[khc3]

If "best" means most archetypical, Led Zeppelin, no doubt. When you inspire the greatest mockumentary of rock and roll, that pretty much confirms the status. Pretty much everything that comes to mind when thinking "rock band," Led Zeppelin did first.

But the 4-album stretch from Beggar's Banquet to Exile on Main Street is the greatest period of rock music ever made.

[yoni]

Sorry your all wrong!

Eagles

Best selling album of the whole century. Broke up and years later got back together and made even better music than ever.

[Coal Dragger]

Motörhead

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[skywalkrNCSU]

As far as the more classic bands go I prefer The Doors but since they had their run cut short I can see why they wouldn't be considered the best. Another one I think fits as a more modern contender would be Pearl Jam. I saw them a few years ago and they still absolutely rocked.

[Big A]

I agree, Stones being a close second.

I agree as well.

[RazorBurn]

Led Zeppelin

AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, and Eagles round out the top five in no particular order.

[ABNAK]

As far as the more classic bands go I prefer The Doors but since they had their run cut short I can see why they wouldn't be considered the best. Another one I think fits as a more modern contender would be Pearl Jam. I saw them a few years ago and they still absolutely rocked.

Oh God, I knew someone would do it........

[Hmac]

Queen. Freddie Mercury was a genius.

[skywalkrNCSU]

Oh God, I knew someone would do it........

It's almost like people have different tastes. I'd say selling 60mm records and being one of the most popular rock bands of the last thirty years would solidify their qualifications regardless of your individual taste. For me, I think the Stones are meh. Their music never did much for me but I can definitely appreciate their contribution to music.

[seb5]

In no particular order.
Doors
AC/DC
Aerosmith
Bon Jovi
Who