Thread: Your Most Favourite Bands or Music Artists

Well, I mostly listen to rock (modern and alternative rock). Other genres don't really appeal to me, just my preference. Let's see, favorite bands:

1. Staind - Some might say that some of their lyrics are negative or depressing, but I see it differently. I think their music has real meaning behind it and is very emotionally charged. They write and rock about life's challenges, overcoming them, as well as the gifts and struggles that human emotion can bring. It's not just music for the sake of entertainment or to make a big name for the band, it's real and they rock from the heart.

2. Nickelback - The type of band that you either love or hate. This band is the definition of rock, their music will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Some songs are crude and sexual (for entertainment sake), others are emotional and carry a lot of meaning, along with a few sappy love songs that I have to be in the mood to listen to.

3. This is so tough, I can't pick a single band for third place, there are so many awesome rock bands out there. I guess I'll just name off some of the others I like: Evanescence, Linkin Park, Hinder, Dishwalla, Breaking Benjamin, Cavo, Cold, Daughtry, Trapt, 3 Doors Down, Three Days Grace, Rev Theory, Shinedown, Edgewater, Saving Abel, Puddle of Mudd, Incubus, 10 Years, Lo-Pro, Finger Eleven, and many more.

I have respect for all music and musicians, but I guess this type of music appeals to me the most because not only do I love to rock out to the sound of an electric guitar and bang my head to a kick a-- drum beat, but I also love music that carries emotional meaning and makes me feel things. I seriously can't stand the teeny-bopper pop music, rap or hip-hop. No offense to anyone that likes that stuff though.

ok, I thought I'd be polite and hang back before giving mine. As I'm probably a bit older than most of you, my tastes go back a bit.
Number one band of all time has to be The Beatles. Why because a) they were probably the best song writing duo of all time, b) They could play their instruments, and c) Their voices were extremely good. Not just singly, but as a harmony. Paul, John and George were brilliant as a harmony. I don't think they have been surpassed since.This band had all three disciplines perfectly rounded. Not many bands these days can write, play and sing that well ! A poll of all music lovers was taken a year or so ago and The Beatles still won. Second place is Queen. They were probably the nearest we've got to a complete band as The Beatles were. Third place could go to either of the following, Dire Straits, Genesis or Pink Floyd. Yes, I like Yes as well. The only American bands that I have liked (sorry) are; The Beach Boys in the 60's, The Eagles in the 70's , Can't think of anyone else. But I do like a wide range of music. I especially like Def Leppard as well if I fancy a head banging day !!

Yes kristalyn, I can't stand Rap either. Makes me want to commit suicide !!! Just thought of an American Band I like, The Killers !. Can't stand Nirvana. Oh, do like REM, they're very good as well. (I do love a wide range of Classical music as well, but that's a completely different story children !)