From Woodstock to Wembley—Name These Rock Legends
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Who Sang “Imagine,” A Global Anthem For Peace?
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Which Band Was Known For Their Theatrical Performances And Face Paint?
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What Group Performed The Iconic Rock Opera “Tommy”?
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Who Was The Lead Guitarist Of Queen?
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What Band Had A Hit With “Hotel California”?
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Which British Band Featured A Tongue Logo?
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Who Sang “Born To Run,” An American Rock Classic?
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Which Band’s Drummer Was Also The Lead Vocalist?
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Who Was The Frontman Of Nirvana?
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What Band Released “Stairway To Heaven”?
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Who Sang “Bohemian Rhapsody”?
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Which Band Was Known For The Song “Smoke On The Water”?
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What Female Rocker Sang “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”?
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Which Guitarist Set His Guitar On Fire At Monterey Pop?
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What Band Was “Sweet Child O’ Mine” A Hit For?
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Who Played Drums For The Beatles?
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Which Rock Band Was Fronted By Steven Tyler?
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What Iconic Rock Singer Was Known As The “Lizard King”?
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Which Rock Group Created “Dark Side Of The Moon”?
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Who Sang “American Woman,” A Hit For A Canadian Band?
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Which Band Wrote “Back In Black” As A Tribute?
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Who Was The Lead Singer Of The Police?
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What Rock Band Performed At Woodstock And Later At Wembley?
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Which Band Released “Go Your Own Way”?
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What Instrument Did Jerry Lee Lewis Play?
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Who Sang “Rockin’ In The Free World”?
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Which Band Was Known For The Album “Rumours”?
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Who Sang “Purple Haze”?
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What Band Released “We’re Not Gonna Take It”?
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Who Sang “I Love Rock ‘N Roll”?
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What Band Did Freddie Mercury Lead?
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Which Rock Icon Nicknamed Himself “The Boss”?
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Who Is Known For Smashing Guitars On Stage?
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What Group Had A Hit With “Don’t Stop Believin’”?
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Who Played Guitar For The Rolling Stones?
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Which Band Released “Another Brick In The Wall”?
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Who Was Known As “The Prince Of Darkness”?
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Which Rock Star Was Born Robert Zimmerman?
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What Was The Beatles’ Final Studio Album?
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Who Is The Lead Singer Of U2?
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What Punk Band Released “London Calling”?
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Who Founded The Band Foo Fighters?
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What Band Had A Hit With “You Really Got Me”?
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Who Is Famous For Wearing Schoolboy Outfits On Stage?
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What Band Released “Free Bird”?
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Who Performed “Like A Rolling Stone”?
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Which Band Is Known For The Song “Come As You Are”?
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Who Was The Frontman Of The Doors?
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What Rock Singer Famously Bit A Bat On Stage?
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Which Band Sang “Dream On”?
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What Band Performed “Sweet Emotion”?
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Who Wrote “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”?
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What Band Created “The Wall” Album?
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Who Played Guitar For Cream?
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Which Band Had A Hit With “Livin’ On A Prayer”?
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Who Sang “Piece Of My Heart”?
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What Band Released “Barracuda”?
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Who Was The Lead Guitarist For Van Halen?
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Which Icon Wrote “Space Oddity”?
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Who Sang “Rebel Yell”?
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What Band Featured Both David Gilmour And Roger Waters?
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Who Was The Lead Singer Of Soundgarden?
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What Legendary Guitarist Died At Age 27 In 1970?
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Which Rock Band Was Fronted By Mick Jagger?
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Who Wrote And Sang “Piano Man”?
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What Was The First Performer To Play At Woodstock?
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Who Sang “American Girl” With The Heartbreakers?
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Who Was Fleetwood Mac’s Most Famous Female Vocalist?
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Who Was The Bassist For The Beatles?
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What Band Released “Bohemian Like You”?
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Who Sang “Let’s Dance” In 1983?
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What Band Released “Roxanne”?
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What Band Sang “Carry On Wayward Son”?
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What Guitarist Played With Guns N’ Roses?
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What Group Released The Album “Ten”?
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Who Was The Main Songwriter For The Beatles?
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Which Band Is Known For Face Paint And Pyrotechnics?
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What Band Released “Don’t Fear The Reaper”?
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Who Is Known As The “Godfather Of Punk”?
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What Band Sang “More Than A Feeling”?
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Who Sang “Black Dog” And “Stairway To Heaven”?
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What Band Did Bono Perform With At Live Aid 1985?
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Which Rock Musician Was Knighted By The Queen In 1998?
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Which Band Popularized The Use Of Two Lead Guitarists In Rock Music?
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Who Is Known For Performing With A Double Neck Guitar On Stage?
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Which Rock Album Features The Track “Baba O’Riley”?
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Which Music Festival Was Held In Upstate New York In 1994 To Honor Its 25th Anniversary?
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Which Rock Star Is Famous For His Ziggy Stardust Persona?
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What Was Joan Jett’s First Band Called?
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Which Rock Legend Was Inducted Into The Hall Of Fame Three Times?
1
John Lennon
2
Freddie Mercury
3
Paul Simon
4
Elton John
John Lennon’s “Imagine” became one of the most iconic peace songs ever, reflecting his post-Beatles activism and ideals.
1
U2
2
Green Day
3
KISS
4
AC/DC
KISS combined heavy metal with flamboyant stage makeup and pyrotechnics, creating an unforgettable rock and roll persona.
1
The Rolling Stones
2
The Beatles
3
The Who
4
Pink Floyd
The Who’s groundbreaking rock opera “Tommy” told the story of a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball wizard.
1
David Gilmour
2
Slash
3
Brian May
4
Keith Richards
Brian May, known for his curly hair and homemade guitar, helped shape Queen’s distinctive and layered sound.
1
Led Zeppelin
2
Eagles
3
The Doors
4
Fleetwood Mac
“Hotel California” by the Eagles is a haunting rock ballad that explores themes of excess and disillusionment.
1
The Rolling Stones
2
Oasis
3
Blur
4
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones’ tongue-and-lips logo, created by John Pasche, became one of the most famous symbols in music.
1
Bruce Springsteen
2
Tom Petty
3
Billy Joel
4
Bob Dylan
“Born to Run” launched Bruce Springsteen to stardom with its anthem of escape and youthful urgency.
1
Foo Fighters
2
Van Halen
3
Genesis
4
Rush
Phil Collins sang and played drums for Genesis, becoming the band’s frontman after Peter Gabriel’s departure.
1
Kurt Cobain
2
Dave Grohl
3
Chris Cornell
4
Eddie Vedder
Kurt Cobain led Nirvana and became the voice of grunge with raw emotion and iconic lyrics.
1
Deep Purple
2
Led Zeppelin
3
Black Sabbath
4
Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin is widely considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
1
Queen
2
David Bowie
3
Elton John
4
The Kinks
“Bohemian Rhapsody” showcased Queen’s range, blending rock, opera, and balladry into a singular, unforgettable masterpiece.
1
Deep Purple
2
Iron Maiden
3
Judas Priest
4
ZZ Top
“Smoke on the Water” was inspired by a fire in Montreux and features one of rock’s most famous riffs.
1
Pat Benatar
2
Janis Joplin
3
Joan Jett
4
Stevie Nicks
Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” became a feminist rock anthem in the early 1980s.
1
Pete Townshend
2
Carlos Santana
3
Eric Clapton
4
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix famously lit his guitar on fire during a 1967 performance, cementing his wild rock legend status.
1
Motley Crüe
2
Poison
3
Guns N’ Roses
4
Metallica
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” was Guns N’ Roses’ first and only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
1
George Harrison
2
Mick Jagger
3
John Lennon
4
Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr’s steady, understated drumming helped shape The Beatles’ unique pop-rock sound.
1
Bon Jovi
2
Def Leppard
3
Queen
4
Aerosmith
Steven Tyler’s flamboyant voice and stage presence led Aerosmith to international rock fame with countless hits.
1
Roger Daltrey
2
David Bowie
3
Ozzy Osbourne
4
Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison, the enigmatic frontman of The Doors, dubbed himself the “Lizard King” for his poetic mystique.
1
Radiohead
2
Yes
3
Pink Floyd
4
Genesis
Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” is one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed albums in history.
1
The Guess Who
2
Triumph
3
Rush
4
April Wine
The Guess Who made rock history with “American Woman,” which topped charts in both Canada and the U.S.
1
Aerosmith
2
AC/DC
3
KISS
4
Metallica
AC/DC released “Back in Black” to honor their late frontman Bon Scott, with Brian Johnson taking over vocals.
1
Rod Stewart
2
Bono
3
Sting
4
Phil Collins
Sting, born Gordon Sumner, blended reggae and rock as The Police’s iconic frontman and bassist.
1
Jefferson Airplane
2
The Doors
3
Santana
4
The Who
The Who delivered legendary performances at both Woodstock in 1969 and Wembley Stadium decades later.
1
Fleetwood Mac
2
The Eagles
3
The Rolling Stones
4
Heart
Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” captured the personal turmoil between bandmates Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.
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Piano
2
Drums
3
Guitar
4
Saxophone
Jerry Lee Lewis was known for his wild rock-and-roll piano style and outrageous live performances.
1
Bruce Springsteen
2
Neil Young
3
Tom Petty
4
Bob Dylan
Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” became an anthem of protest and freedom in the late 1980s.
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Foreigner
2
Fleetwood Mac
3
Eagles
4
Chicago
Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” captured emotional drama and became one of the best-selling albums ever.
1
Stevie Ray Vaughan
2
Eric Clapton
3
George Harrison
4
Jimi Hendrix
“Purple Haze” showcased Jimi Hendrix’s groundbreaking guitar work and became a psychedelic rock anthem.
1
Slade
2
KISS
3
Scorpions
4
Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister’s rebellious anthem “We’re Not Gonna Take It” became a rallying cry for youth in the 1980s.
1
Janis Joplin
2
Pat Benatar
3
Heart
4
Joan Jett
Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” became a punk-infused anthem celebrating the power of rock music.
1
Pink Floyd
2
The Police
3
The Rolling Stones
4
Queen
Freddie Mercury’s dynamic vocals and theatrical presence made Queen one of the most influential rock bands in history.
1
Bruce Springsteen
2
Rod Stewart
3
Elvis Presley
4
Jon Bon Jovi
Bruce Springsteen earned the nickname “The Boss” for his commanding stage presence and working-class rock anthems.
1
Angus Young
2
James Hetfield
3
Bono
4
Pete Townshend
The Who’s Pete Townshend famously smashed guitars during concerts, symbolizing raw rock energy and rebellion.
1
Boston
2
Foreigner
3
Kansas
4
Journey
Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” became a cultural staple, thanks to its uplifting message and massive popularity.
1
Neil Young
2
Jimmy Page
3
Keith Richards
4
Brian May
Keith Richards is the gritty riff-master behind The Rolling Stones’ biggest hits and distinctive blues-rock sound.
1
Dire Straits
2
Genesis
3
Pink Floyd
4
U2
“Another Brick in the Wall” by Pink Floyd is a powerful protest against rigid education systems and conformity.
1
Gene Simmons
2
Alice Cooper
3
Slash
4
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne, former frontman of Black Sabbath, embraced his dark image with theatrical performances and macabre lyrics.
1
Tom Petty
2
Bob Dylan
3
Lou Reed
4
Van Morrison
Bob Dylan was born Robert Zimmerman and changed music history with poetic lyrics and socially conscious folk-rock.
1
Revolver
2
Let It Be
3
Abbey Road
4
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Though Let It Be was released last, Abbey Road was the final album recorded together by The Beatles.
1
Axl Rose
2
Bono
3
Morrissey
4
Sting
Bono’s soaring vocals and humanitarian work helped make U2 one of the most iconic bands of the modern rock era.
1
Ramones
2
Green Day
3
The Clash
4
Sex Pistols
The Clash’s London Calling merged punk with reggae, ska, and rockabilly, becoming a politically charged rock masterpiece.
1
Billy Corgan
2
Chris Cornell
3
Eddie Vedder
4
Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl created Foo Fighters after Nirvana ended, stepping from behind the drums into the spotlight as frontman.
1
Cream
2
The Animals
3
The Kinks
4
The Who
The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” is credited with pioneering hard rock and heavy guitar distortion.
1
Angus Young
2
Joe Perry
3
Tom Morello
4
Slash
AC/DC’s Angus Young adopted the schoolboy uniform as a quirky trademark while delivering explosive guitar solos.
1
The Allman Brothers
2
The Band
3
Lynyrd Skynyrd
4
ZZ Top
“Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd is a Southern rock epic, famous for its soaring guitar solo finale.
1
Bruce Springsteen
2
Bob Dylan
3
Eric Clapton
4
Neil Young
Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” revolutionized songwriting with its abstract lyrics and rock-infused folk structure.
1
Pearl Jam
2
Alice In Chains
3
Nirvana
4
Soundgarden
“Come As You Are” showcases Nirvana’s grunge aesthetic—moody, distorted, and emotionally charged.
1
Jim Morrison
2
Ozzy Osbourne
3
David Bowie
4
Mick Jagger
Jim Morrison captivated audiences with his deep voice, poetic lyrics, and hypnotic performances as The Doors’ lead.
1
Ozzy Osbourne
2
Marilyn Manson
3
Gene Simmons
4
Alice Cooper
Ozzy Osbourne’s accidental bat-biting incident in 1982 became one of the most infamous moments in rock history.
1
The Cars
2
Aerosmith
3
Bon Jovi
4
REO Speedwagon
“Dream On” was Aerosmith’s breakout ballad, showcasing Steven Tyler’s incredible vocal range and the band’s classic sound.
1
Van Halen
2
KISS
3
Aerosmith
4
Journey
“Sweet Emotion” became one of Aerosmith’s signature hits, blending blues rock with funky bass and swagger.
1
Paul McCartney
2
Eric Clapton
3
George Harrison
4
John Lennon
George Harrison penned this emotional Beatles ballad, with Eric Clapton providing the haunting lead guitar.
1
The Moody Blues
2
Rush
3
Pink Floyd
4
Genesis
Pink Floyd’s The Wall explored themes of isolation and authoritarianism, and became a theatrical rock milestone.
1
Eric Clapton
2
Brian May
3
Jimmy Page
4
Joe Walsh
Eric Clapton co-founded Cream and showcased his blues-rock prowess through extended jams and virtuosic solos.
1
Poison
2
Bon Jovi
3
Whitesnake
4
Europe
“Livin’ on a Prayer” became Bon Jovi’s anthem of working-class struggle and belief in perseverance.
1
Aretha Franklin
2
Janis Joplin
3
Joan Baez
4
Stevie Nicks
Janis Joplin’s raspy, soul-shaking voice turned “Piece of My Heart” into a rock and blues standard.
1
Fleetwood Mac
2
Scorpions
3
Heart
4
Blondie
Heart’s “Barracuda” paired Ann Wilson’s powerhouse vocals with hard-charging guitar riffs for an unforgettable rock anthem.
1
Angus Young
2
Eddie Van Halen
3
Tom Morello
4
Joe Satriani
Eddie Van Halen revolutionized guitar playing with two-handed tapping and lightning-fast solos in the band Van Halen.
1
Bryan Ferry
2
Peter Gabriel
3
David Bowie
4
Elton John
David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” introduced Major Tom and launched Bowie’s legacy as a glam rock innovator.
1
David Lee Roth
2
Billy Idol
3
Iggy Pop
4
Mark Knopfler
Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell” combined punk attitude with catchy pop hooks, becoming his signature hit in the ‘80s.
1
The Beatles
2
The Eagles
3
Radiohead
4
Pink Floyd
David Gilmour and Roger Waters shaped Pink Floyd’s sound, especially during the creation of The Wall and Dark Side.
1
Chris Cornell
2
Layne Staley
3
Kurt Cobain
4
Scott Weiland
Chris Cornell’s soaring vocals defined Soundgarden’s grunge sound and influenced countless hard rock singers of the ‘90s.
1
Duane Allman
2
Keith Richards
3
Jimi Hendrix
4
Jeff Beck
Jimi Hendrix passed away in 1970, leaving behind an enduring legacy as one of rock’s greatest guitarists.
1
The Who
2
Genesis
3
The Rolling Stones
4
The Doors
Mick Jagger’s flamboyant stage presence and vocals helped make The Rolling Stones global rock icons.
1
Bob Seger
2
Don Henley
3
Bruce Springsteen
4
Billy Joel
“Piano Man” became Billy Joel’s breakout hit, chronicling barroom stories with bittersweet melody and harmonica.
1
Crosby, Stills & Nash
2
Richie Havens
3
Santana
4
Jimi Hendrix
Richie Havens opened Woodstock with an improvised performance that set the tone for the historic music festival.
1
Jackson Browne
2
John Mellencamp
3
Steve Miller
4
Tom Petty
Tom Petty’s “American Girl” captured youthful dreams and became a rock radio staple in the U.S.
1
Pat Benatar
2
Debbie Harry
3
Chrissie Hynde
4
Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks brought mysticism and chart-topping songs to Fleetwood Mac during their most successful years.
1
Paul McCartney
2
Ringo Starr
3
John Lennon
4
George Harrison
Paul McCartney played bass for The Beatles and also contributed vocals, piano, and songwriting talent.
1
Blur
2
The Dandy Warhols
3
Pulp
4
The Strokes
“Bohemian Like You” became an indie rock anthem, gaining further fame through TV commercials and film soundtracks.
1
Sting
2
David Bowie
3
Peter Gabriel
4
Phil Collins
David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” marked his successful venture into pop-rock, produced by Chic’s Nile Rodgers.
1
Roxy Music
2
Talking Heads
3
Dire Straits
4
The Police
“Roxanne” was The Police’s breakout single, blending reggae rhythms with Sting’s distinctive voice and storytelling.
1
Boston
2
Styx
3
Kansas
4
Foreigner
Kansas’ progressive rock hit “Carry On Wayward Son” became a staple of classic rock radio and pop culture.
1
Slash
2
Billy Gibbons
3
Joe Perry
4
Tom Morello
Slash’s top hat, curly hair, and bluesy solos became synonymous with Guns N’ Roses’ gritty rock image.
1
Nirvana
2
Radiohead
3
Stone Temple Pilots
4
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam’s debut album Ten helped define the grunge movement alongside Nirvana and Soundgarden in the early 1990s.
1
Brian Epstein
2
Ringo Starr
3
Lennon-McCartney
4
George Harrison
The songwriting duo of John Lennon and Paul McCartney produced many of The Beatles’ timeless classics.
1
Motörhead
2
KISS
3
Metallica
4
Def Leppard
KISS built their brand with elaborate makeup, stage effects, and arena-shaking rock anthems.
1
Journey
2
The Byrds
3
Blue Öyster Cult
4
Cream
“Don’t Fear the Reaper” featured haunting vocals and cowbell, making it a rock radio classic.
1
Henry Rollins
2
Joey Ramone
3
Iggy Pop
4
Johnny Rotten
Iggy Pop’s wild stage antics and primal energy earned him the title “Godfather of Punk.”
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Chicago
2
Foreigner
3
REO Speedwagon
4
Boston
Boston’s “More Than a Feeling” blended melodic harmonies with soaring guitar riffs, becoming a classic rock staple.
1
Deep Purple
2
Led Zeppelin
3
Cream
4
Bad Company
Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
1
Dire Straits
2
U2
3
Queen
4
The Cure
Bono led U2 in an emotional Live Aid performance that elevated their global status.
1
David Gilmour
2
Elton John
3
Eric Clapton
4
Brian May
Elton John was knighted in 1998 for his services to music and charity, and later made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour.
1
The Allman Brothers Band
2
The Doors
3
Ramones
4
The Police
The Allman Brothers Band pioneered the dual-guitar harmony style that influenced southern and jam rock bands.
1
Joe Satriani
2
Lindsey Buckingham
3
Jimmy Page
4
Tom Morello
Jimmy Page often played a double-neck Gibson to perform “Stairway to Heaven” live without switching instruments.
1
Who's Next
2
Sticky Fingers
3
The Wall
4
Paranoid
The Who’s Who's Next includes “Baba O’Riley,” a powerful anthem of youthful rebellion and synth-rock innovation.
1
Live Aid
2
Glastonbury
3
Woodstock '94
4
Lollapalooza
Woodstock '94 brought together a new generation of rock fans and performers in a mud-soaked tribute to 1969.
1
Marc Bolan
2
Freddie Mercury
3
Alice Cooper
4
David Bowie
David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust character revolutionized glam rock with theatrical flair and sci-fi themes.
1
The Blackhearts
2
Heart
3
The Pretenders
4
The Runaways
Joan Jett co-founded The Runaways, a groundbreaking all-female rock band that gained fame in the late '70s.
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Jeff Beck
2
Paul McCartney
3
Eric Clapton
4
Neil Young
Eric Clapton is the only artist inducted three times: as a solo artist, with Cream, and with The Yardbirds.
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