Published 11:35 IST, November 25th 2019

Classic Rock Bands: Top three most influential rock bands of all time

Classic rock bands are still widely popular among music lovers. Here are 3 of the best classic rock bands that you must acquaint yourself with if you like rock

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Rock is one of most popular genres of music. It me its emergence in 1950s as rock and roll in United States. Later, rock developed into a range of different styles in 1960s. Originally, it was kwn in 1940s as rock and roll, a style which drew heavily from genres of blues, rhythm and blues, and from country music. Many famous bands have devoted followers even deces after y called it quits (Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd). Some are considered icons of music (singers like Eric Clapton and bands like Beatles, Queen), and some are still touring (Rolling Stones, Aerosmith). se old school rockers are still rocking genre with ir musical presence in rock vibe. Here are some of best classic rock bands that are still rocking hearts of rock lovers. 

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Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd me its emergence in 1965. As a psychedelic band, y were distinguished for ir extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows, and became a leing band of progressive rock genre. In 1967, original quartet led by Syd Barrett, whose mental and drug problems would sideline him for rest of his life, released Piper at Gates of Dawn, a psychedelic trip that can rattle your mind. After years of splintering, Pink Floyd called it quits in 2014. 

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Nirvana

Nirvana is one of most popular and influential bands of all time. Nirvana's second album Nevermind took music industry by surprise and turned popular culture on its he upon its release in 1991. Nirvana’s biggest song was world-changing Smells Like Teen Spirit, which released on September 10, 1991. 

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Beatles

Beatles' record sales were estimated to be more than a billion dollars worldwide and or band has h a greater influence on rock music and music history in general. band was formed in Liverpool in year 1960.  Beatles were one of most popular bands of all time, producing songs like Yesterday, Hey Jude, Penny Lane, With A Little Help From My Friends, rwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Day Tripper and Come Toger. 

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07:09 IST, November 25th 2019