Best Rock and Roll Artists of the 1960's
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1.
The Beatles
And, incidentally, of all time! Nothing more needs to be said.
147 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
The style of rock changed so dramatically that the 50s rock decade should be thought of as 1954 to 1964. The Beatles weren't alone, but they were one of the most important influences that brought rock to its zenith between the late 60s till disco. The Fab Four didn't just change music, they changed styles in clothes, hair and thought.
Added 13 years ago by Javalation, 0 points
2.
Elvis Presley
The King of Rock and Roll was great in the 60's as well.
146 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill - 2 comments
Comments:
Elvis came back in 1968 and the people all over the world never stopped loving him and his music.
Added 8 years ago by guest, 0 points
Elvis's power and influence was 50s before being drafted. After the army, he was movie & Las Vegas oriented.
Added 12 years ago by Javalation, 0 points
3.
The Doors
138 points - added 12 years ago by redbarron80 -
4.
The Rolling Stones
Wrote better songs than they are given credit for.
138 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
In a way the Stones are the most successful rock band ever. Their existence has spanned nearly half a century, with a lot of great music, and performances, along the way.
Added 13 years ago by Javalation, 7 points
5.
The Kinks
134 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
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The Beach Boys
Rivaled the Beatles production, but not quite their output or their songs.
134 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
7.
The Who
131 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
8.
Jimi Hendrix
126 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
9.
Simon and Garfunkel
126 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
10.
Bob Dylan
Rocks greatest songwriter penned the greatest tunes of the decade.
125 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
11.
Roy Orbison
115 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
Probably the best voice of the decade, but most of his influence was pre-Beatles.
Added 12 years ago by Javalation, 0 points
12.
CCR
108 points - added 12 years ago by redbarron80 -
13.
The Moody Blues
Their innovative theme album: Days Of Future Passed utilized mind expanding oration & orchestra with rock rhythms. A couple of the most played cuts are: "Knights in White Satin" & Forever Afternoon or "Tuesday Afternoon".
88 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation -
14.
Led Zeppelin
2 albums 1& 2
87 points - added 12 years ago by redbarron80 -
15.
The Supremes
76 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
16.
Ray Charles
44 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
17.
The Band
Best tunes: "The Weight" & "Up On Cripple Creek".
43 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation -
18.
Steppenwolf
"Born to Be Wild", "Sookie Sookie", "Magic Carpet Ride", "Rock Me".
41 points - added 12 years ago by Javalation -
19.
Smokey Robinson
36 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
20.
James Brown
35 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
Was the hardest working showman of his time. His energy even inspired a dance, of his name.
Added 13 years ago by Javalation, 0 points
21.
The Monkees
27 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
22.
Sam Cooke
25 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
23.
Eric Burdon
Sang raw & powerful, with a touch of vulgar. His band was called the Animals.
24 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation -
24.
The Mamas and the Papas
20 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
25.
Buffalo Springfield
18 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
26.
Cream
18 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
27.
The Marshall Tucker Band
Southern Rock: "Can't You See", "Virginia", "Fire on the Mountain", "Fly Like An Eagle"
16 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation -
28.
Jefferson Airplane
14 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
29.
Mary Wells
Beautiful, sultry and music you could dance to: "The One Who Really Loves You", "My Guy", "Don't Mess With Bill", "Foolish Little Girl", "It's In His Kiss", "You Beat Me To The Punch"...
12 points - added 12 years ago by Javalation -
30.
Badfinger
A great 70s band with a tragic story. Best tunes: Hold On, Day After Day, Name of the Game, Come And Get It, No Matter What.
11 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation -
31.
The Zombies
8 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
32.
The Temptations
8 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
33.
The Byrds
7 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
34.
The Yardbirds
7 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
35.
The Velvet Underground
7 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
36.
The Searchers
An early successful band from Liverpool with several hits.
6 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation -
37.
The Four Seasons
6 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
38.
The Association
California sunshine pop with a string of good tunes: Along Comes Mary, Never My Love, Cherish, Windy, Everything That Touches You.
5 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation -
39.
Gerry & The Pacemakers
As friends of the Beatles, they were part of the British Invasion, but had two wonderful songs in: Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying & Ferry Across the Mercy.
5 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation -
40.
Jay & the Americans
Had a string of good song hits in the '60s featuring the powerful high tenor voice of Jay Traynor.
4 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation -
41.
The Shirelles
3 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
42.
The Crystals
One of the girl groups that flourished in the world of Rock before the Beatles influence took over. "He's a Rebel", "Da Doo Ron Ron" & "Then He Kissed Me"
1 point - added 12 years ago by Javalation -
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