The Who国: England
ジャンル: Rock 初年度:1964 トップヒット: Baba O'Reiley My Generation I Can See For Miles Won't Get Fooled Again 説明: The Who combine creative musical sound with rebellious lyrics. They used their songs to comment on society. They were one of the first bands to feature a bass guitar solo in one of their big hits. They are in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and continue to produce music and perform today. |
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The Clash国: England
ジャンル: Punk rock 初年度: 1976 トップヒット: London Calling Should I Stay or Should I Go I Fought the Law 説明: The Clash were part of the beginning of British punk rock. Their lyrics were very political and at times angry. Rolling Stone magazine called their album "London Calling" the best album of the 1980's. |
Bob Marley国: Jamaica
ジャンル: Reggae 初年度: 1963 トップヒット: One Love No Woman No Cry Get Up Stand Up I Shot the Sheriff Jamming Redemption Song Buffalo Soldier 説明: Bob Marley is still recognized as the most popular reggae artist in history. His music was political, laid back, comforting, and rebellious. He addressed and gave voice to many of the social and ethnic issues of Jamaicans and black people in the West. |
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Bob Dylan国: USA
ジャンル: Rock, folk, blues, country, gospel 初年度: 1961 トップヒット: Blowin' in the Wind The Times They Are a-Changin' Like a Rolling Stone Brownsville Girl 説明: Dylan started out as a folk singer and found himself sinking into conflict. He became political in his lyrics and challenged society. He included electric instruments in his music, which offended folk music purists. He has been touring almost constantly since 1980. He is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and has done a great many charity concerts including "We Are the World." |
Van Halen国: USA
ジャンル: Glamor rock, popular metal 初年度: 1972 トップヒット: Panama What Dreams Are Made Of Hot for Teacher Right Now Ain't Talkin' Bout Love Jump Dance the Night Away Why Can't This Be Love? 説明: Van Halen is one of the most successful bands in American history. The guitar sounds are powerful and sweeping. The vocals are very high but also emotional. In the opening scene of the popular movie "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," the main characters want to form a band, but they say they can't do it until they "get Eddie Van Halen." |
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Led Zeppelin国: England
ジャンル: Rock 初年度: 1968 トップヒット: Stairway to Heaven Black Dog Kashmir Immigrant Song 説明: Although they have egos the size of China, Led Zeppelin can be credited as possibly the most popular and influential rock band of the 1970's. With influences from blues and folk music, they created an innovative sound and experimented with new ideas in music. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
The Bee Gees国: England
ジャンル: Pop, disco 初年度: 1958 トップヒット: Stayin' Alive How Deep is Your Love More Than a Woman Night Fever 説明: Although many people in America would like to forget disco, one of the stand-out acts from the era that doesn't seem to disappear is the Bee Gees. Three harmonizing guys harmonize with surprisingly high falsetto. |
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ZZ Top国: Houston, Texas, USA! 私の古里
ジャンル: Blues rock 初年度: 1969 トップヒット: Sharp Dressed Man Tush La Grange Gimme All Your Lovin' 説明: One of the most fun bands in rock and roll history, ZZ Top is quite a handful. They are most popularly known for the chest-length beards, sunglasses, and hats warn by the two guitar leads. Their sound is often very Blues-like, but they also have influences from punk and popular rock music. Their lyrics are... well, they have a Texas sense of humor. Many of the songs have are about the Texas experience (La Grange is a town between Houston and Austin), and many more of them have sexual innuendo. |