3. Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were first signed to Atlantic Records in 1968. The London based band was originally made up of the impressive vocalist Robert Plant, the talented and intricate guitarist Jimmy Page, the original and talented bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and John Bonham famed for his epic power drumming. The band’s style drew influences from a wide variety of music such as blues, psychedelia, and folk music, all helping them create their own sound, with their heavy guitar-driven sound leading them to be named as some of the first pioneers of heavy metal.
Led Zeppelin
The group is accredited with establishing album-oriented rock, as they made sure to sign an album deal that gave them autonomy over their release and tour dates which gave them the power to also refuse single-song releases, so “Stairway to Heaven” became the highest requested FM radio song in the 1970s despite never being released as a single! The band has also sold over 300 million records, giving them this undisputed third place on our list.
2. The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are the epitome of longevity in the music industry. The band apparently holds the title for the longest run in the industry as they have been rocking n’ rolling for over 60 years, and are still performing today! 76-year-old Mick Jagger has undergone heard surgery recently but is still performing like he is in his 20s, proving that he quite literally “Moves Like Jagger”.
The Rolling Stones
The other band members have proved to be special and influential in their own ways. Keith Richards, for example, was apparently the inspiration for Johnny Depp’s ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Jack Sparrow, and even appeared in two of the films as Captain Sparrow’s father, Captain Teague. The Rolling Stones have undoubtedly made their mark on the world, having released a whopping 30 studio albums.
