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Best music groups (all time)

A ranking of musical ensembles of any type; music bands, hip hop groups, or electronic music groups.

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Marilyn Manson
77

Marilyn Manson

(1989)
Marilyn Manson are an American rock band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Formed in 1989 by frontman Marilyn Manson and Daisy Berkowitz, the group was originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids in the early 1990s. The band's...
8
8
as music band
from 1 vote
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Billy Talent
77

Billy Talent

(1993)
Billy Talent is a Canadian punk rock band from Mississauga, Ontario. They formed in 1993 with Benjamin Kowalewicz as the lead vocalist, Ian D'Sa on guitar, bassist Jon Gallant and drummer Aaron Solowoniuk.
8
8
as music band
from 1 vote
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Mastodon
77

Mastodon

(2000)
Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in early 2000 and composed of bassist Troy Sanders, guitarists Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor.
8
8
as music band
from 1 vote
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Bad Religion
77

Bad Religion

(1980)
Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1980. The band's lineup has changed several times over its lifespan, with lead vocalist Greg Graffin being the only consistent member; the curren...
8
8
as music band
from 1 vote
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Black Flag
77

Black Flag

(1976)
Black Flag is an American hardcore punk band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in t...
8
8
as music band
from 1 vote
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Buffalo Springfield
77

Buffalo Springfield

(1966)
Buffalo Springfield was an American-Canadian rock band formed in 1966 whose members included Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Dewey Martin, Bruce Palmer, Jim Messina, Ken Koblun, and Jim Fielder...
8
8
as music band
from 1 vote
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The Hives
77

The Hives

(1989)
The Hives are a Swedish rock band that rose to prominence in the early 2000s during the garage rock revival. Their mainstream success came with the release of the album Veni Vidi Vicious, containing the anthem "Hate to Say I Told...
8
8
as music band
from 1 vote
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Muse
108

Muse

(1994)
Muse are an English rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of Matthew Bellamy (lead vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards), Christopher Wolstenholme (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Dominic Howard (drums,...
7.9
7.9
as music band
from 10 votes
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U2
109

U2

(1976)
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), the Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion)...
7.8
7.8
as music band
from 5 votes
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Coldplay
110

Coldplay

(1996)
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London (UCL). After they formed under the name Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bas...
7.7
7.7
as music band
from 7 votes
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The Byrds
111

The Byrds

(1964)
The Byrds were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn (known as Jim McGuinn until mid-1967) remaining the...
7.7
7.7
as music band
from 3 votes
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Dire Straits
111

Dire Straits

(1977)
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), his younger brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Wi...
7.7
7.7
as music band
from 3 votes
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The Who
111

The Who

(1964)
The Who are an English rock band that formed in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They sold over 100 million records world...
7.7
7.7
as music band
from 3 votes
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Santana
111

Santana

(1967)
Santana is a Latin rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1967 by Mexican guitarist Carlos Santana.
7.7
7.7
as music band
from 3 votes
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Korn
115

Korn

(1993)
Korn (stylized as KoЯn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993.
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 6 votes
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Garbage
116

Garbage

(1993)
Garbage is an American-Scottish alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1993. The group consists of Scottish musician Shirley Manson (vocals, keyboards, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, key...
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 4 votes
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Against The Current
117

Against The Current

(2011)
Against the Current is an American pop rock band from Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, that formed in 2011. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Chrissy Costanza, guitarist/backing vocals Daniel "Dan" Gow, and drumme...
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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Dream Theater
117

Dream Theater

(1985)
Dream Theater is an American progressive metal and progressive rock band formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy while they attended Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. They subs...
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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Toto
117

Toto

(1977)
Toto is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Van Nuys in Los Angeles, California. The band's current lineup consists of Joseph Williams (lead vocals), David Paich (keyboards, vocals), Steve Porcaro (keyboards), Steve Lukather (...
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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Yes
117

Yes

(1968)
Yes are an English rock band formed in 1968 by bassist Chris Squire and singer Jon Anderson.
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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Oasis
117

Oasis

(1991)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Developed from an earlier group, the Rain, the band originally consisted of Liam Gallagher (vocals and tambourine), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Paul "Guigsy" McGu...
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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The Darkness
117

The Darkness

(2000)
The Darkness are a British rock band from Lowestoft, Suffolk, formed in 2000. The band consists of Justin Hawkins (lead vocals, guitar), his brother Dan Hawkins (guitar, backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass, backing vocals) and...
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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Trapt
117

Trapt

(1995)
Trapt is an American rock band that formed in Los Gatos, California in 1995, best known for their 2002 single "Headstrong". The group consists of lead vocalist Chris Taylor Brown, bassist Peter "Pete" Charell, drummer Dylan Thomas...
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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Loverboy
117

Loverboy

(1979)
Loverboy is a Canadian rock group formed in 1979 in Calgary, Alberta. Loverboy's hit singles include "Turn Me Loose" and "Working for the Weekend".
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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Dokken
117

Dokken

(1979)
Dokken is an American metal band formed in 1979. They split up in 1989 but reformed four years later. The group accumulated numerous charting singles and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. The band was nominated for a...
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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The Cult
117

The Cult

(1983)
The Cult are a British hard rock band formed in 1983. They gained a dedicated following in the UK in the mid-1980s as a post-punk/gothic rock band with singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary", before breaking mainstream in the US in...
7.5
7.5
as music band
from 2 votes
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Linkin Park
127

Linkin Park

(1996)
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album Hybrid Theory (2000), which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinu...
7.4
7.4
as music band
from 8 votes
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Eagles
128

Eagles

(1971)
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner. With five number-one singles, six Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, and six number one albums...
7.3
7.3
as music band
from 3 votes
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Def Leppard
128

Def Leppard

(1977)
Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Savage (bassist, backing vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, bac...
7.3
7.3
as music band
from 3 votes
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Ratt
128

Ratt

(1976)
Ratt is an American heavy metal band. Their albums have been certified as gold, platinum, and multi-platinum by the RIAA.
7.3
7.3
as music band
from 3 votes
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Bon Jovi
131

Bon Jovi

(1983)
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), pianist and keyboard player David Bryan, and drummer Tico...
7.3
7.3
as music band
from 4 votes
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Aerosmith
132

Aerosmith

(1970)
Aerosmith is an American rock band. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with vocalist/pianist/harmonicist St...
7
7
as music band
from 2 votes
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UFO
132

UFO

(1969)
UFO are an English heavy metal and hard rock band that was formed in 1969.
7
7
as music band
from 2 votes
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4 Non Blondes
132

4 Non Blondes

(1989)
4 Non Blondes was an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1989. The group was formed by bassist Christa Hillhouse, guitarist Shaunna Hall, drummer Wanda Day, and vocalist and guitarist Linda Perry. Prior to...
7
7
as music band
from 2 votes
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Bush
132

Bush

(1992)
Bush are a British rock band formed in London in 1992. The band found immediate success with the release of their debut album Sixteen Stone in 1994, which is certified 6× multi-platinum by the RIAA. Bush went on to become one of t...
7
7
as music band
from 2 votes
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Hall & Oates
132

Hall & Oates

(1970)
Daryl Hall and John Oates, known more commonly as Hall & Oates, are an American musical duo from Philadelphia.
7
7
as music band
from 2 votes
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Travis
132

Travis

(1990)
Travis are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1990, comprising Fran Healy (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Dougie Payne (bass guitar, backing vocals), Andy Dunlop (lead guitar, banjo, backing vocals) and Neil Primrose (drums,...
7
7
as music band
from 2 votes
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Thirty Seconds to Mars
138

Thirty Seconds to Mars

(1998)
Thirty Seconds to Mars (commonly stylized as 30 Seconds to Mars) is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998.
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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Weezer
138

Weezer

(1992)
Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1992 consisting of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, lead guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums), Brian Bell (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), and Scott Shriner (bass, backing v...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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MGMT
138

MGMT

(2004)
MGMT is an American rock band founded by Benjamin Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden. After the release of their first album, the members of their live band, Matthew Asti, James Richardson and Will Berman, joined the core band in...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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Sum 41
138

Sum 41

(1996)
Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario, Canada. The band was formed in 1996 and, as of 2015, consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Deryck Whibley, co-lead guitarists Dave Baksh and Tom Thacker, bassist Cone McC...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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Fear Factory
138

Fear Factory

(1989)
Fear Factory is an American extreme industrial metal band that was formed in 1989.
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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P.O.D.
138

P.O.D.

(1992)
Payable on Death (abbreviated as P.O.D.) is an American Christian alternative metal band formed in 1992. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Danie...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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Stone Sour
138

Stone Sour

(1992)
Stone Sour is an American rock band formed in Des Moines, Iowa in 1992, performing for five years, before disbanding in 1997. They reunited in 2000 and since 2006, the group has consisted of Corey Taylor (lead vocals), Josh Rand (...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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Audioslave
138

Audioslave

(2001)
Audioslave was an American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2001 and disbanded in 2007. The four-piece band consisted of then-former Soundgarden lead singer/rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, and then-former Rage...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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Artic Monkeys
138

Artic Monkeys

(2002)
Arctic Monkeys are an English rock band formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield. The band consists of Alex Turner (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, lead guitar), Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals), Jamie Cook (lead guitar...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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Avenged Sevenfold
138

Avenged Sevenfold

(1999)
Avenged Sevenfold (sometimes abbreviated as A7X) is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1999. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist M. Shadows, rhythm guitarist and backing vocal...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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Green Day
138

Green Day

(1986)
Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1986 by vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. For much of their career, the band has been a trio with drummer Tré Cool, who replaced former drummer John K...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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The Offspring
138

The Offspring

(1984)
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, bassist Greg K., lead gui...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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Sublime
138

Sublime

(1988)
Sublime was an American ska punk / reggae rock band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of Bradley Nowell (vocals and guitar), Eric Wilson (bass) and Bud Gaugh...
7
7
as music band
from 1 vote
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