Honorable Mention: The Allman Brothers Band
A lot of what rock is came from the blues, and the Allman Brothers Band gives those roots their due respect. The Allman Brothers Band, formed in 1969 in Florida, was definitely a rock band but who made music that was proudly rooted in blues, jazz, and country music.
The Allman Brothers Band
Their comforting sound became associated with a quintessentially American one aspired to be. It is simple, yet artful, and completely unified into one harmonious song. They also became known for their live show jamming and improvisation and instrumentals. Listening to “Midnight Rider” or “Ramblin’ Man” just make you want to go cross-country cruising!
Honorable Mention: Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe became well-known for the sense of exciting unpredictability and the danger they brought to their live shows every time! The Los Angeles band formed in 1981, and started out as hard rock and heavy metal music, influenced by musicians like David Bowie, and they later joined the new wave of glam metal.
Motley Crue
Mötley Crüe took the feverish energy of punk and propelled by Nikki Sixx’s (the primary songwriter and bassist of the band) desire to inject a sense of raw energy into rock music, they turned it up a few notches. These guys rocked out on stages with actual fire surrounding them, roller coaster drum kits, and a ton of other crazy stuff. This band is the real essence of ’80s rock n’ roll.
