Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco. The band has, surprisingly, employed a total of sixteen members. The original group, however, was only four, though they were joined by a fifth member near the end of the year. The first members of Journey were the lead guitarist Neal Schon, bassist Ross Valory, rhythm guitarist George Tickner, and drummer Prairie Prince, with the l... »
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles. The band consisted of four members while active; vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. Known for hit songs like “Break On Through (To the Other Side)” and “Roadhouse Blues”, The Doors are one of the most successful bands of the late 1960s. Although the music of The Doo... »
One of the most commercially successful bands of all time, the Beach Boys are a central figure of rock history. Active since 1961, they have held a presence in the music world for nearly 60 years! Their unique, layered vocal harmonies, talented instrumentals, and innovative songwriting continue to be recognized and celebrated today. The Beach Boys began their career as the most popular surf band i... »
Guns N’ Roses are an American hard rock band that has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. The classic lineup consisting of five members reached fame in the late 1980s, and the band was most active from then into the early 1990s. The lineup has changed frequently and drastically over the years, and there are currently seven members of Guns N’ Roses. Axl Rose has been the only constant mem... »
One of Britain’s first psychedelic bands, Pink Floyd is one of the greatest progressive rock bands in history. At the time of their founding in 1965, Pink Floyd had five members, and continued to mostly be a five-man-band with a few personal changes. They became famous in the 1960s and 1970s for their groovy, diverse, and experimental music that would influence and define future genres of rock. Wi... »
Formed in Boston in 1970, Aerosmith is the best-selling American rock band in history, earning them the moniker “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band”. Also known as the “Bad Boys from Boston”, Aerosmith’s famous sound incorporates rhythm and blues, pop rock, and heavy metal, and their catchy riffs and raunchy lyrics made them the arena rock attraction of the 1970s. Currently, there are five memb... »
Nirvana were an American alternative rock group that revolutionized music by bringing alternative music and the grunge style into the mainstream world. With record sales of over 75 million worldwide, Nirvana is one of the best-selling bands of all time. Active from 1987-1994, the most famous carnation of the band was with three members, singer-songwriter and guitarist Kurt Cobain, bassist Krist No... »
Led Zeppelin was a British rock band that was active from 1968-1980 and known for their innovative songwriting that has become a staple of classic rock. The four-man band gained worldwide fame in the 1970s and have become one of the most popular bands of all time. Ushering in an era of album rock, their heavy sound carried a unique undercurrent of several genres including heavy metal, hard rock, f... »