They have it all, from dueling lead guitars, heavy riffs and lyrics about the devil, to screaming vocals and leather-clad frontman, the legendary Rob Halford.
If you were to pick one band that perfectly embodies the sound, the attitude, as well as the aesthetic of heavy metal, it would be Judas Priest. Yes, Fripp was fully aware that there would be conflict and turmoil, which is why so many of hisīandmates left, but that it would also make for some spectacular music that is in a category of its own.īreaking the Law, Delivering the Goods, Exciter, Painkiller, Rapid Fire, Living after Midnight He was never afraid to work with virtuosos and strong-willed musicians such as Greg Lake and many others. Of course, the biggest credit goes to guitarist Robert Fripp, whose approach to the band is as is idiosyncratic and insanely creative as is his playing. All of that while having changed over two dozen members over the course of 50 years. They are the least commercially oriented band, yet their albums have reached numerous hit lists. They are considered the titans of prog rock, despite readily experimenting with different genres, such as classical, jazz, blues, and folk. King Crimson are easily the weirdest band on this list, because they have taken the rule book and thrown it out the window. Following the death of Dusty Hill, the band chose to continue with their activities, so we will be hearing from them in the future.Ģ1st Century Schizoid Man, Cat Food, In the Wake of Poseidon, Red, I Talk to the Wind, The Court of the Crimson King ZZ Top songs range from those that make your body move, such as Sharp Dressed Man, to those that are dripping with emotion, such as Blue Jean Blues. Creating some of the finest blues and hard rock you will ever get to hear, ZZ Top are an American, and especially Texan institution.īilly Gibbons’ guitar playing seems deceptively simple, because only a true master can make complicated and complex music sound easy. ZZ Top have never been the ones to shy away from having fun while rocking, but as fun as their image is, they have always been serious about their music. And then you have the cheeky music videos featuring fast cars, hot chicks, and furry guitars. Frank Beard, the drummer, doesn’t have one. Just Got Paidĭusty Hill, the band’s bassist, and Billy Gibbons, the guitarist, are famous for their beards. La Grange, Tush, Blue Jean Blues, Sharp Dressed Man, Gimme All Your Lovin.
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