The most iconic American rock bands

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Crosby, Stills & Nash, which later became Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young when Neil Young joined them, was a folk rock supergroup formed in the 1960s. One of the founding members, David Crosby, sadly passed away on January 18, 2023.

The Eagles

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

One of the most iconic rock bands of all time, The Eagles formed in Los Angles in 1971 and went on to sell more than 150 million records.

The Doors

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

One of the most influential rock bands in the US, The Doors formed in 1965 in Los Angeles and became a staple of entertainment counterculture.

Aerosmith

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Nicknamed "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band," Aerosmith rose to popularity in the 1970s and made history by becoming the best-selling band in US entertainment.

Van Halen

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

This American hard rock band achieved international success for their distinct stage presence and hit songs. Sadly, founder Eddie Van Halen passed away in 2020.

Metallica

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

This American heavy metal band has consistently ranked as one of the world's most commercially successful bands. They are also highly regarded as one of the pioneering artists of thrash metal.

Nirvana

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Formed by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain, Nirvana became known as one of the most standout alternative rock bands in the US.

Guns N' Roses

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

A hard rock band out of Los Angeles, Guns N' Roses gained a rebellious persona that dubbed them "the most dangerous band in the world."

Fleetwood Mac

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Fleetwood Mac is a British-American rock band that formed in 1967. They were known equally for their iconic hits and devastating inner-band relationships.

Journey

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

This American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973. Journey is most known for their iconic sing-along anthems such as 'Don't Stop Believin'.' Their founding guitarist, George Tickner, sadly passed away on July 5, 2023.

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Known for raspy vocals and blue-collar-themed lyrics, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band is one of the most standout heartland rock bands in the US.

Steve Miller Band

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

A staple of the classic rock genre, Steve Miller Band formed in San Francisco in 1966.

Santana

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

A Latin music rock band, Santana rose to international prominence after their performance at Woodstock. They have sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

Ramones

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Known for playing an important role in defining the punk rock sound, the Ramones were dubbed by Spin Magazine as the the second greatest rock band of all time, just behind The Beatles.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Nicknamed "The Boss," Bruce Springsteen is known for his poetic lyrics and high-energy stage presence.

KISS

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Known equally for their makeup and stage costumes as for their wild screaming vocals, KISS is one of the best-selling bands in the history of rock music.

Foo Fighters

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Former drummer for Nirvana, Dave Grohl started the Foo Fighters after Kurt Cobain's death. Their style is categorized as post-grunge and they have reached international acclaim.

The Doobie Brothers

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Rising to prominence in the 1970s, The Doobie Brothers have been an active and influential rock band for five decades.

Blondie

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, The Doobie Brothers

Famed for being a massive influence on the new wave and punk rock genres, Blondie has sold over 40 million records worldwide and is still actively performing.

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