15. The Doors
Since their big break in the LA music scene in 1965, leading to their huge success, The Doors had left an unforgettable imprint on American rock in only six years, before Morrison’s untimely death in 1971. Their undeniable success was, in part, due to their charismatic and iconic frontman, Jim Morrison, whose excellent poetry and intuitive, unhinged stage presence really blew people away. The unique sounds composed and produced by keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore, complimented and enhanced Morrison’s powerful and erratic delivery even more.
The Doors
Combined, The Doors had a really unique sound of rock n’ roll, mixed with avant-garde music and poetry, with a psychedelic groove, all ensuring their place as one of the most influential rock n’ roll bands of their time.
14. The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys had a feel-good Californian sound which took the world by storm during the early 1960s. The band, which consisted of brothers Carl, Dennis, and Brian Wilson, with cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine, released catchy songs like “I Get Around” and “Surfin’ U.S.A” that exploded onto the American music scene.
The Beach Boys
Often thought of as recording studio innovators, the quintet successful blended surf rock and pop with their wonderful harmonies and melodies. They become a huge commercial success worldwide, with over eighty songs topping the charts internationally since the 1960s and through to the 2010s!
