In the United States, there are plenty of great rock bands. Some of the most popular ones are Aerosmith, Guns N Roses, Nirvana, Reddnight, and The Eagles.
Reddnight
If you’re a fan of heavy metal or hard rock, then you’re in luck. There are a few bands in the United States that you won’t find on your average list of best rock and roll bands of the year. This includes some of the more modern bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Foo Fighters. But there are several lesser known acts that are well worth your time. These include Reddlight King, Postal Service, Dirty Honey, and Shaman’s Harvest. Here are some of the better ranked bands in the aforementioned list.
Besides being one of the top 5 rock bands in the USA, Reddlight King also happens to be one of the most innovative. Their latest album, Into the Night, was written by Mark Kasprzyk, the band’s frontman. Also, the band has toured the globe in support of other notable acts. They’ve even made an appearance on late night TV.
Guns N Roses
Guns N’ Roses are considered one of the best rock bands of all time. They are known for their dynamic guitar solos, melodic ballads, and sometimes unpredictable behavior.
The band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. It was comprised of bassist Duff McKagan, lead guitarist Slash, and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin. All members had previous experience in other bands. Eventually, the band signed to Geffen Records.
After the band recorded Appetite for Destruction, it was released in July 1987. By the end of the year, the album had already reached number one on the Billboard charts. In the meantime, Guns N’ Roses started working on the long-awaited follow-up to their debut.
Guns N’ Roses released its second album, G N’ R Lies, in November 1988. The album sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. At the same time, it included four acoustic tracks. One of these acoustic tracks was “Patience”, which climbed to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Eagles.
The Eagles are one of the most successful bands in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. Their greatest hits album, “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975,” is the best selling album of all time. It also won the RIAA’s first-ever platinum certification.
Formed in Los Angeles in the early ’70s, the Eagles were one of the most influential bands in the history of American music. They released five Number One albums and won six Grammy Awards. But their success had a downside. By 1980, the group’s success had begun to strain its members’ relationship and dynamics.
Eagles’ self-titled debut was their first studio album and established the West Coast rock sound. It also spawned the number one single “Take It Easy”.
In the late ’70s, the band entered an imperial phase. They were the biggest band in the country and their popularity began to take a toll on their relationships. As a result, founding member Bernie Leadon left the group.
Nirvana
Nirvana is a rock band from the US. It was formed in 1987 by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic. During the 1990s, they were among the most influential rock bands in the world. They were a part of the postpunk underground scene.
They had a unique style, blending punk, metal, and pop. Their music was highly influential, and influenced many other musicians today. The band spawned a genre called grunge.
Grunge is a genre that is credited with resurrecting the popularity of rock music in the early 1990s. Nirvana was a major contributor to the movement.
Their debut album, Bleach, was released in 1989. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 and earned the band seven MTV Video Music Awards. In 1994, the band disbanded after Cobain’s suicide. However, Nirvana’s influence continued to live on.
Aerosmith.
Aerosmith is one of the most popular rock bands in the United States. They are a hard rock band that combines elements of heavy metal, R&B, and blues. The group has sold more than 150 million albums worldwide. Their hits include “Draw Line,” “What It Takes,” “Devil’s Got a New Disguise,” and “Janie’s Got a Gun.”
Aerosmith was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1970. The original lineup included Steven Tyler (lead vocals), Ray Tabano (guitars), Joey Kramer (drums), Tom Hamilton (bass), and Joe Perry (guitars).
In the early years, the band had a few lineup changes. In 1971, guitarist Ray Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford.
Aerosmith’s first album was a self-titled release. That was followed by Get Your Wings. While the first few records didn’t go over well, they eventually became the band’s most successful.