Hi Michael, a bit off topic, but a recent survey says the top 5 bands of all time are Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen and Pink Floyd, all British bands. No American bands. How can that be? Can you explore this topic in a future video? Thanks

Hi Michael: I love your list and detailed descriptions. However my list would have to include Rush, the Doors, Lynard Synard, Jimmy Hendrix Experience & ZZ Top. Thanks so much for your great tribe channel.

You know your stuff Michael. Entertaining and informative as ever. I'm always going to agree with your No.1 choice.

A great solid list! I was happy that you mentioned Yes, the Moody Blues and Badfinger as often, rock scribes will exclude them. The musicianship on Yes' Fragile is spine-tinglingly great. I would add the Byrds for being pioneers of folk-rock, jazz-rock, psychedelia and country-rock. Likewise, Big Star for making 3 albums that are classic gems that are finally acclaimed over 20 years after being released.

Only 4 into the list, but thought I’d list my favorite. Blue Öyster Cult. Great albums chock full of melodic rock, with no songs sounding like the next, with 4 vocalists and all 5 members writing. And they played live better than the studio albums, which you don’t hear much.

Michael, I want to say how much I appreciate the passion, thought, honesty, and work you put into your content! Great Video!

Great video, really enjoyed it. As well as all of your videos.

I’m so happy to see the nod to Badfinger. Those first four albums are just WOW! “I’ve Been Waiting” is my favorite song from them that always blows me away. The remasters are top notch, btw.

Hello Michael. Awesome list. I loved hearing the mention of the band Badfinger. Very inspired. One that I was late to was Steely Dan. I only knew them from some of their singles, but a buddy told me to listen to their albums as complete entities. He said you will love this band forever. He was 100% correct. Thank you for the Terry Kath shout-out. He was simply amazing! Total agreement on U2. Yes, they belong on the list. Yes, their best is among the best rock ever. And yes, they can go off on tangents. As for the Eagles, it sure seems as if it's much better to be a fan of their music than to be in a band with them. Well documented that Don Henley and the late great Glenn Frey certainly made things interesting for some of the other band members. Last one I will comment on is the Police. Always getting better in their short time as a unit. The 1985 Sting solo album had the same energy. I think he was in the middle of a divorce from which probably he was able to draw musical inspiration. The players were a great jazz ensemble. After that the solo Sting catalog is hit and miss but that takes nothing away from the power of the Police. Thanks again from the TRIBE.

I love your passion! You did a great job on this one.

Michael, you nailed it! I wouldn't have changed a thing. Thanks for including Klaatu...so underrated! You ARE the man!! 🕊🇺🇲

Very good list, good video. A Few that come to mind would have to be in my top 30 are Traffic, Santana, Cream the Band and the Doors

Pretty fun list..thanks man loved hangin with ya

a lot of good bands missing but I like the moody blues and bad finger shout out

Hi Michael, There’s many rock based KZfaq channels I can listen to, but I consider yours to be head and shoulders above the rest. Your analysis, thought process, taste and ability to communicate are very appealing and I always try to catch your newest shows. My thanks for your hard work and wonderful content! Peace, DrRick PS: This Top 30 list is fantastic! Nearly impossible to disagree with any of your choices!

Good show 👏.

Very good list.

Hi Michael. I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Great list. I would have added Rush to my list. Very influential band in my opinion. P.S. just wanted to mention a local Toronto hard rock/a hint of jazz with a touch of prog and slightly quirky band who used to open for Rush called Max Webster. Check them out sometime. Cheers.

In my humble opinion The Beach Boys must be included in any list of top rock bands, if even for historical reference alone. I might also be tempted to add ZZ Top and The Byrds as well. My personal favorites Humble Pie and UFO would certainly make my list . Thanks Michael

Great video. This was my ride home today. So happy you had ELO and Alice in Chains on the list.

Michael I will say you nailed it. Great selections. I was getting concerned when you mentioned Moody, and not Yes, but low and behold, Yes, you did. You got me interested in looking for Clato, if thats the spelling. Great picks and thank you sir!

Love your choices. Especially the Moody Blues and Klaatu.

On Ringo's drumming...I'm a rightie that could never play as a leftie. He's so unique. Only found out he's a left hander on a right hand kit a few years ago. Now I know why he's so unique. He's no Neil Peart , but good Lord he sounds great. My old drum teacher told me a drummer is supposed to play for the music and make it sound as good as it can. Ringo did that for sure.

Great video Michael..Hard to argue with your top three..King Crimson is on my list..👍❤glen

Thoughtful and excellent breakdown, Michael! Agree with most of this brilliant piece. You broke my heart a little by not have Lynyrd Skynyrd on this list....epic, diverse, masterful....I cannot under any circumstances create my own list of top 10 in Rock without LS on it...but as they say: To Each His Own. TY Sir! E

Will show you my list when work is done! Mine is a lot like yours but with a little twist!

Great list Michael! I was especially glad to see the Moody Blues, Badfinger, Uriah Heep, Jethro Tull and Chicago get some love. Early Chicago music is definitely underrated and Terry Kath was one of the best, and most underrated, guitarists that ever lived. Personally though, I would have probably switched out the Doobies, Steely Dan and the Police for Santana, King Crimson and the Clash. 😁

I recently came across your channel, I enjoy your videos & I am a new subscriber - Tribe Member. Thanks for your list of favorites. I love talking about the bands I love and the reasons why. I am also a guitar player so music is my true passion in life & that includes both listening to & playing it. I agreed with a major portion of your choices. Rush would have been in my top spot or at least my top 3 with both Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd being the other 2 bands in my top three. I would have excluded Lynyrd Skynyrd and there are a few others I would have on my personal list such as, Todd Rundgren & even with Zeppelin in my top 3 I would still have Robert Plant's solo career on my list as he covers many different styles/genres and has been putting out excellent releases over the course of many, many decades & is still doing it currently with no signs of slowing down. Here are a few other honorable mentions of groups/artists I would have fit onto my list in no specific order: Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson, Frank Zappa, Primus, Chris Whitley, Prince, King Crimson & The Foo Fighters. Thanks again this was a fun video!!

I was so sure you were going to say Pink Floyd but was so excited when you said moody blues. They are criminally underrated, and are one of my favorites.

I'm a big ELO fan so I look forwards to your videos on them.

I saw The Allman’s in New Orleans in 1970 before they broke out of the south. They opened for Pink Floyd! This was before Duane passed and I had never heard of them. I stood not 10 feet in front of Duane with no idea who he or they were. Fabulous show…with only two albums under there belt…Two months earlier they performed Live at The Fillmore East not yet released.

Hi Michael, great topic and presentation. I like that you lead us to your choices instead of naming them then talking about 'em. Did you consider The Beach Boys for this list?

A great list that I can more than live with, but my music taste would have included the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Doors, AC/DC, and Aerosmith. No fair asking who I would remove (hint it would be less hard hitting pop groups).

Excellent choices Michael! I've my own favourites. The picks you've made are right between the ears right on! 64 years I've been listening to all of these bands. Love them all! Keep rockin and rollin brother!👍👍🤟🤟. Love your commentary on music.👍👍🤟🤟. I'm at 14,000 plus albums in my collection now and ain't gonna stop ever.

Excellent!

Glad Chicago was included. Their first 3 double albums (and the 4 disc set Live At Carnegie Hall) were truly masterpieces, and that includes the non hits. They had some amazing stuff after that (Until Terry Kath died), but nothing can top the raw energy that power those first 3 brought to the table

Great video and concept However, you missed a few genres: US alternative - The Pixies U.K. indie - The Smiths Best punk band - The Clash Best Post Punk - The Fall Best rock band of last 30 years - Radiohead Best US pop rock - REM Best roots rock - The Band Best social commentary band - The Kinks Best cult/underground band - Velvet Underground Excellent work!

Excelente lista...!!!! Estoy de acuerdo en todo !!!!

Good list 👌

I knew there was a reason I enjoyed your channel so much. I can't argue against a single one of your favorite bands. Even better, I think I have seen all but 4 or 5 live and they were great shows. I wish you could have snuck Jimi Hendrix in there somewhere, but that's a small quibble and he's a personal fave of mine.

Great list. I would have included Genesis, BOC & Rainbow

Great==You talked of Wings--I saw them in Venice Italy-1976 -wow--It was the first major rock band to give a concert in that ancient city. It was amazing to see those laser beams shooting across St. Marks square

I have been WAITING on this one!!!! I sent you an email. Hope you got it. Also Ozzys new album is patient nomber 9 lol

You said that the name of the Beatles was chosen for the beat, but it was a double reason, it was also as an homage to the crickets. Which coincidentally the band The Hollies also chose. The name was chosen according to Mark Lewisohn, by the late Stuart Sutcliffe of all people

Hard to argue against that list... I would have included Rush. Michael I would like to hear your thoughts on them.

This was a great list. I agree on almost everything. But, no Lynyrd Skynyrd?😲 Also, I would love to see a video on you picking all your favorite musicians. To creating your very own Supergroup.😉

Great choices in your list. You supported your opinions well. I am so glad you had The Police, Steely Dan, and CCR. My favorite will always be The Beatles. P.S. I haven't started my Wings discography homework yet, but I will. I have been listening to Donovan. Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Paul McCartney played on Donovan records, as well as the drummer in Zeppelin. Enjoyed this video. 😊

No spoilers BUT --- I am in line with you on a lot of these bands mentioned, Michael. Especially the number 1 pick. 😎🥰

Great list. Other than the inclusion of CCR, 19 good choices.

Love your takes on bands Michael. Sad how little love Crazy Horse gets.

This is quite the list! I miss The Kinks, but also must give mention to two other obvious omissions: King Crimson 72-74 (Fripp, Wetton, Bruford), And Genesis, solely for 'Selling England by the Pound,' which is a mind-blowing album. On the other gender-half: How about The Bangles? And, as a final note, to keep things really percolating: Check out the Quebec band Harmonium. A supergroup if ever there was one.

Thanks for including Jethro Tull in there! People don't seem to realize just how great they were (especially their 70-80s lineup). That particular iteration of Tull was the best (in my opinion) and I would say they were just as good (technically) as Yes. They were the first band to have a live satellite broadcast from a sold out Madison Square Garden!! They were also the first band to sell out the Garden in two consecutive years (and beat their previous attendance record)!! Zeppelin never did that! LOL (and nothing against them). I would love for you to do a deep dive on that band (if you haven't already) and in particular of the drummer Barriemore Barlow! Who, in my opinion is the most underrated rock drummer. The late great Bonham called Barry the "greatest rock drummer England ever produced!" Great video and keep on rockin'!!

1. Genesis (with Peter Gabriel and Peter Gabriel) 2. Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler 3. Pink Floyd 4. Supertramp 5. Genesis (with Phil Collins and Phil Collins) 6. ELO 7. The Rolling Stones 8. Scorpions 9. The Eagles 10. Led Zeppelin 11. Eric Clapton 12. Neil Young 13. The Who 14. The Doors 15. Guns and roses 16. System of A Down 17. The Beatles 18. Tom Petty 19. Bob Seger 20. Fleetwood Mac 21. Jethro Tull 22. Cat Stevens 23. Prince 24. Aerosmith 25. Queen 26. Elton John 27. Yes 28. Bob Dylan 29. Nirvana 30. Journey 31. The Animals 32. Rush 33. Black Sabbath 34. Jimi Hendrix 35. Pet Shop Boys 36. REM 37. Bon Jovi 38. Santana 39. Bob Marley 40. AC/DC, Metallica, The Police. Genesis, Dire Straits and Supertramp not in the top 5??!! Apparently you do not know anything about deep meaningful quality rock or music in general!

I love Lennon’s rhythm playing.

Hi Michael! Love your channel. Keep in mind, I'm Dead Head!. :)My Top 30. 1) The Beatles 2) The Grateful Dead. 3) Pink Floyd 4) The Rolling Stones 5) Led Zeppelin 6) The Who 7) Jimi Hendrix 8) Rush. 9) Jefferson Airplane 10) Allman Brothers Band 11) Yes 12) Cream 13) Lynyrd Skynyrd 14) Black Sabbath 15) Iron Maiden 16) Metallica 17) Fleetwood Mac 18) Phish 19) The Doors 20) Janis Joplin 21) Carlos Santana 22) U2 23) Pearl Jam 24) Crosby, Stills, Nash/& Young 25) Blind Faith 26) The Eagles 27) The Police 28) Genesis 29) Aerosmith 30) The Kinks

Saw Doobies last year. It was great seeing Tom, Pat, and Mike playing together on the same stage playing each of their hits with equal enthusiasm.

Here are mine Michael-Humble Pie,Spirit,Badfinger,Porcupine Tree,Steven Wilson,Cat Stevens,Mott The Hoople/Ian Hunter,Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,Cream,CCR,Grand Funk Railroad,Moody Blues,Rush,The Kinks,The Who,Gentle Giant,Queen,Jimi Hendrix,Yardbirds,Black Sabbath.Then the tippy top are-Led Zeppelin,Deep Purple,Nazareth,ZZTop,Uriah Heep,Yes,Jethro Tull,the of course The Stones and the Beatles

Being a SCOUSER myself, yes that's what we are from Liverpool England, it's brilliant that a yank pays so much respect to them because they did change the face of music, music still hasn't recovered from the 60s or the 70s with all these brilliant innovative rock bands 🇬🇧🔥👌❤️

i definitely agree with your top 3! on my personal rock olympus, i would have the beach boys and king crimson though

Hi Michael great list but yes some iconic names are missing. Interesting video though! Lynyrd Skynrd?

As a Brit I'm proud to see so many of our bands on the list

Lovely list and although in my top 3 I would exchange Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, but, I do miss The Kinks in your list. They are an often forgotten band, who made some real classics.

Hi Michael. I'm so glad you included Badfinger! Definitely overlooked and underrated perhaps due to.being in the shadow of the Beatles. Lately I've been deeply in to Porcupine Tree from 2002 on. Can't believe I wasn't even aware of them until about 6 years ago. A truly great progressive rock band.

I so appreciate your mention of Badfinger. What should have been. My God.

Hey Michael, always respect for your opinions - well almost always! I have always got the feeling that you don't quite "get" The Who, maybe it's an American disconnect. Four phenomenal individuals doesn't tell the whole picture, even when you add a genius composer/lyricist. Two groundbreaking "rock operas" (first of the genre), an album which could have spawned seven great singles (Who's Next), and the social/political commentary that was at the heart of their purple patch of albums was never equalled in that generation. Love the channel as it sets out CRITERIA and CONTEXT for comment and discussion.

I was never a Grunge fan, just not my thing. But I love your list. Just wondering, where were The Doors? Love your channel Michael! 😃

Great list! What a shame that so many of them may never get into the RRHAF.

Hugs from Brazil 🎉

My top three bands (in no particular order, as Michael would say): Zeppelin,Floyd,Yes. That's my "deserted island" list (as if deserted islands have electricity and speakers). There are others moving up the charts (when will remain nameless), but they will never take one of those top spots.

Good list. Biggest misses already noted here were Hendrix, Doors, ZZ Top, Kinks. To that I would add Bob Seger and his Silver Bullets and Bowie and his extraterrestrial Spiders, on the strengths of Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane alone.

Great list. Better than Rolling Stone lists :D A few points I wanna add: - I'd have chosen Simple Minds rather than U2. - Instead of Badfinger and Klaatu, I'd have chosen Tom Petty and Sex Pistols (for their influence) - Nirvana was a huge *NEGATIVE* influence on popular rock music. The state of post-1992 Mainstream American Rock is self-explanatory. - I'd have added Muse to represent post-2000 rock bands - Alice in Chains was a great pick. They were the bridge between 80s Hard Rock and 90s Rock.

When you were going into the top three and you were talking about psychedelic rock I was starting to have my heart sunk because I thought you were gonna say the Grateful Dead who to me was one of the most boring bands in history, and then you perked me up again when you said Pink Floyd, thank God, I was ready to start crying

my top 30 has at least 100 in it, some honorable mentions, AC/ DC, The Angels, Nazareth, Krokus, Humble Pie, The Greatfull Dead, Rush, Rainbow, Dr Feelgood, Primal Scream, Rose Tattoo, link Wray, The Band, Status Quo, The Doors, ZZ Top, Foghat, Cheap Trick, Split Enz, Little Feat, Free, Bad Company, James Gang, Mountain, T Rex, Aerosmith, Thin lizzy, Dr Hook, The Sonics, Cream.

Definitely need Rush on this list!

Great list I agree with a majority of it. There are a couple of bands that I think should perhaps, have made the list, #1 Rush & #2 (A band that I can not fathom how little they are known in the U.S.) -- The Tragically Hip.

Here are some bands I would include on such a list: King Crimson - might not have sold nearly as many albums as "Yes" but the no 1 prog rock band if you ask me. Blue Öyster Cult - Great American band playing melodic hard rock - their early albums very influential i would guess - "Tyranny and mutation" & "Secret Treaties" being my favourites. Moreover, Buck Dharma is one of my favourite guitar players. Pretenders - i just love them, especially the three first albums. Roxy Music - love their first albums, very original band UFO - one of the best hard rock bands Judas Priest - one of the best metal bands Depeche Mode - Don't care much for the genre they represent but I actually like them. I make an exception for the following two bands since they don't have a huge catalog: Mountain - there is a lot more to this band than their signature track "Mississippi Queen". The first two albums were outstanding. When asked "what happened?" in an interview, Leslie West replied: "drugs happened" Jimi Hendrix Experience - Even smaller catalog than that of Mountain but has to be included on my list. I probably agree on the top three

What a list! Can't argue with these choices. As you know Michael, we share a similar Top 3, though our order is slightly different and this would make for a great debate in the future. While I would never argue against the many virtues and sheer power of Led Zeppelin, I have always ranked Pink Floyd a notch higher due to a more original sonic approach in my opinion (and far better lyrics). But it's such a close call, as Zeppelin's catalogue is more consistent and definitely rocks more. Zep was also more virtuosic all around, but it was all in service of a more openly derivative approach (though they did create magic from their primary influences). You also know I rank The Police as one of the all-time greats. Like Zep, every album was a winner and every player one of the very best on their respective instruments. Sting was untouchable as a writer during this period, being able to blend Beatlesque melody with incisive, introspective lyrics. Andy ushered in a new, more textured and chordal approach to guitar that contrasted with the obsessive shredding in vogue at the time. And Stewart was so good, he stole so much of my attention in a live setting (no small feat when your front man is Sting). Such a charismatic band that could also deliver in concert. Had they lasted a bit longer, they'd surely be in everyone's Top 5 of all time. Great work here Michael! Awesome list. ❤

Terry Kath not only played great guitar, he was my favorite singer in the band.

Going by your list, I agree with most as I View this ,I am composing this as I watch the video so I will list alternate bands for the ones I disagree with cat the end Ok let's do this Allman Bros - Great pick, again thier early stuff was just Innovative creating the genre southern Rock opening a door bands like Marshall Tucker Skynyrd. Mollyhatchet, 38 specials walked through U2 Great Puick their early stuff was more consistent and showed depth and Growth while their mid era showed experimental elements achtung baby , Zooropa, pop albums were U2s revolver pepers MMT. & the last 5 or 7 albums really left me flat. Uriah Heep hmmm not enough commercial success. Outside of Sweet Liraine & The Way That it is nothing stuck really I don't know one person who has seen them Live, I lump them I with Wishbone Ash & Barkley James Harvest who presevere with large catalogs and Some critical success, but commercially fall short. I disagree with this pick ELO wow one of the top 15 bands that ever existed and Jeff still periodically gracing us with a new Album Great pick I'd put them much higher but you did say outside of top 3 no particular order bext.next...... The Moody Blues Great pick, just on the strength the core 7 albums is incredible if you include The Denny Laine era as well thatsca nicevbonys had a 3rd life in the 80s but I found the Patrick Moraz era blehh but from the beginning with Denby through the core 7 they are as great as Great can be CSNY hmmmm they are fantastic but too spotty to down right crappy after "Deja vu" I have don't think I have them in my top 30 ,I mean they had great music after just knowing who comprises this band immediately sets any new album up to fail, just on the strength of their pre CSNY bands Byrds Hollies Buffalo Springfield, crazy to have even had two albums that brilliant is miraculous, only other "Supergroup" who besides CSNY was the wilburys and only their 1st album is truly brilliant, Grand Funk hmmmmm I love them I need to see who else ends up on this list but I'm too in the middle with them they were great live, the first part of their career was just mind blowing, But when they went to go popping (American Band, Loco Motion, Bad Time (For being in love) lost me But Heartbreaker, Mean Mistreater , Aimless Lady, I'm your Captain/Closer To Home , Foot Stompin' Music just incredible I may agree depending on who else is on this list WINGS incredible I like Paul better with Wings than with the Fabs.His music was more Gutsy John prob wished Paul wrote his wings songs for the Beatles AGREE 100% BADFINGER The Greatest Band Not named The Beatles in my book, Straight up is a perfect Album & may not even be their best Album Wish You Were Here holds that distinction Agreed Fleetwood Mac great band in all their incarnations The Who great pick Rock Illuminaries KLATTU ???? Really??? Dude come on man Alice in chains nice pick somewhat deserving I wish they had more of a catalog I'm on the fence with this pick basically a 3 album band (facelift,dirt,tripod, plus 2 eps) You kept Nirvana off this list but also a 3 album band (Bleach Nevermind , In Utero,....but no EPs but a 4th album of B sides called Insesticide So I'm balking at this one Doobies ehhhh disagree Chicago great pick in spite of the David Foster Era Sabbath HELL YEA Alice Cooper I don't know man, The early stuff yea but overall No Credence Clearwater Revival F**k Yea America's hit machine on par with the Beatles Eagles yea They Belong but I never liked them (Felt they owed their style to Mike Nesmith Id rather list him) but Eagles Belong Deep Purple yea I Agree totally Mach 2 is brilliant The Stones with Jones or with Taylor great great great, the rest of the way hmmmmm still great just not as ...... Tull yea deff Belong don't have the hits like they did in the 70s but they still make killer music Steely Dan Just Wow brilliant music The Police what a consistently great band each album gers better one by one Yes - Agree , deff more consistent than ELP but not nearly as progressive as Crimson Queen well one of the greatest Bands ever 3rd fave.....Pink Floyd yea agreed 2nd Led Zep can't argue this pick 1st The Beatles just the yard stick every band that has ever existed are measured against So now to replace the bands on this list that I disagreed with with suitable replacement groups. Uriah Heep I'm replacing that with Todd Rundgren with or without Utopia & Nazz Grand Funk Railroad I'll replace with Cheap Trick CSNY I will Replace with R.E.M. Kkattu I am replacing with XTC only one band has progressed more From their First album to their last than XTC that other band was The Beatles Alice In Chains I will Replace with Nirvana Doogie Brothers I will replace with The Kinks How many bands had hit records in every Decade 60s 70s 80s & last hit "Do it Again" 1990 Alice Cooper I will replace with Stone Temple Pilots HONORABLE MENTIONS: The Cure, Bon Jovi, The Raspberries, The Byrds, The Hollies, The Zombies The Monkees , Big Star

Given your key criteria, how about (in no particular order) this mixed bag: The Band (FOUR world class singers); the Doors; Talking Heads; ELP; Genesis (up to and including "Trick"); 10cc (obsessive compulsives like Steely Dan); Bad Company; The Dead; The Stranglers. I'd love to chew the fat with you over a pint or two or three ... Before the inter web thingy, I'd religiously read NME and Melody Maker. Thanks Michael! P.S. As a Brit I think my list goes some way to addressing the pinned comment.

My personal top 15 bands: Beatles Rolling Stones Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin The Kinks The Who Beach Boys Badfinger Wings The Police U2 ELO The Eagles Queen Slade

I agree one billion percent about The Moody Blues. Bands like that make wish I had a Time Machine.

Beatles, Moody Blues, Crosby-Stills-Nash & Young

I loved it. And wouldnt dispute anything you said. I was thrilled when you included Alice N Chains. One of my favorite bands. My two favorites are Beatles and Rush. In fact.😂 1978...im 13. I was all about KISS. And found Rush 2112. I thought "OMG KISS is childs play"

My list would be the similar but I’d have Radiohead and the Doors on it

Good video; a few of your picks would not be on my top 100. But a few I really were floored by (and totally agree with)...Moody Blues for certain, and maybe ELO. I love Badfinger (have since the early 70's, still remember loving their music as a 3rd grader back in the early 70's); but unsure if they had the long term presence. You started mentioning a Canadian Band...and I thought that Triumph would get a nod from you. Rik Emmett is in my opinion, not only one of the greatest rock guitarists, but add in his double duty as lead vocals; and few compare. And speaking of Canada (no I'm not from Canada; but close by growing up near Buffalo); what is it that kept Rush out of the top 30? Not saying I place Triumph in top 30; but yes to Rush. A lot of great bands; you could easily replace 20 of the 30 from your list and not get a whole lot of kick-back. That would be a good video..."Who might I sideline and replace with".

Funny enough, I got tickets on Monday to see Grand Funk Railroad this June down in my area. Also, what's your opinion of artists like The Band, Toto, and Cheap Trick?

Love this show. For me, a band that would be on my list is influenced by Jethro Tull, UFO, and Deep purple. But also from the stories of Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, the horror comics of the 1950 like “Vault Of Horror” and “Tales From The Crypt”. In fact a few of their earlier album covers even looked like the comic books. Grim stories like “Murder in the Rue Morgue” and “The Phantom of the Opera”. Great Heavy Metal based stories. I’m talking about the Mighty Iron Maiden. My Top 30 list would be every band from Bread to Megadeth.👍

With the exception of having Hendrix, the Doors and Rush somewhere on my list, my top 30 wouldn’t vary much.

The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, The Who, Duran Duran, Yes, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash Young, Jethro Tull, U2, Madonna, AC/DC, Dandy Warhols, Perfume Genius.

My top 10 greatest bands 1. The Beatles 2. Pink Floyd 3. Led Zeppelin 4. The Rolling Stones 5. Queen 6. The Beach Boys 7. U2 8. The Who 9. The Doors 10. Radiohead

Good list, but I personally would've kicked u2 to the curb and replaced them with Def Leppard, and I also would've made room for Supertramp. 🤔

couldn't agree with you more on the top 5 Michael, especially the Beatles at No.1 I feel honoury mentions should go to Cream and Jimi Hendrix experience IMHO. cheers

Here's a topic for future consideration: bands who had all members make solo records. So far, my incomplete list is Beatles, who, police and CSNY. There are probably a few more. Might be a fun topic to explore

Hi Michael. I also would like to see a video regarding American acts like Van Halen or The Grateful Dead.

Great video, Need a spot for AC/DC

Mike Pinder is on top of my list with the core 7 and his solo stuff.

Considering the number of bands who were inspired by the BeatlesI would say you nailed it 👍

Love the moody blues very underrated

Grand Funk Railroad...YES 🎉 Brewer was a good vocalist and drummer but Farner is absolutely the frontman for GFR. The strutting, running around the stage, great lead vocals and the fact that he wrote 90% of the material. There would never be a Grand Funk Railroad without everything Farner offered.