Music has pulsed through human history, and bands have been its vibrant heartbeats. Each decade brings new sounds, styles, and voices, reflected in the bands that rise to prominence.
The 1950s were the era of rock and roll's birth, with Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and The Beatles igniting a cultural revolution. The 60s saw psychedelia bloom with Jefferson Airplane and Pink Floyd, while Motown delivered soulful anthems from The Supremes and The Temptations.
The 70s ushered in classic rock giants like Led Zeppelin, Queen, and AC/DC, while disco grooves dominated with Bee Gees and ABBA. Punk exploded in the 80s with The Clash and Sex Pistols, countered by the pop juggernauts of Michael Jackson and Madonna.
The 90s brought grunge with Nirvana and Pearl Jam, while boy bands like Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls ruled the charts. Hip-hop took center stage with Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac, and electronica emerged with The Prodigy and Daft Punk.
The 2000s witnessed the rise of indie rock with Coldplay and Arcade Fire, alongside electropop divas like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. The rise of the internet birthed online stars like Justin Bieber and One Direction.
Today, with streaming platforms and diverse genres, the landscape is fragmented yet connected. K-Pop sensation BTS shares the stage with pop divas like Taylor Swift and genre-bending bands like Twenty One Pilots.