Genre

rock

Best rock bands ranked →

The Mountain Goats

DEVO

Porcupine Tree

The Byrds

UFO

Suede

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

The Replacements

Built to Spill

The Jesus and Mary Chain

Zero 9:36

Anberlin

Beauty School Dropout

Self Deception

Uriah Heep

Frequently asked questions

How many rock bands are there?

The Band Index lists 178 rock bands, from genre-defining acts to emerging artists.

What are the best rock bands?

Top rock bands include The Mountain Goats, DEVO, Porcupine Tree, The Byrds, UFO. See the full ranked list of the best rock bands.