The order in which the greatest bands of all time should be ranked is subjective. Still, we have attempted to simplify the process so that it at least takes into consideration the perspectives of hundreds of millions of individuals. We can get this information from the public by looking at things like sales, tours, and accolades that have been earned. While everyone would agree that this is true, we all know that the typical person wouldn't be able to tell you the most fundamental thing about music theory. Yet, they can recognize music that appeals to them when they hear it. This indicates that some of the most talented bands will not be included on the list because they do not appeal to a significant number of people. And it is one of the things that we are trying to figure out here the best rock bands of all time [ranked by order].

The Who

The Who has a lot of fans because their music is influenced by pop art and the mod subculture, and even more because their rock opera Tommy was a big hit. In general, I like concept albums, and I like theirs. The tours were big and fun, which made even more people talk about them. It's not just their music. They helped make it possible for things like the Marshall stack, synthesizers in rock music, big PA systems, and even power chords on the guitar. Fans don't respect them as much as musicians do, and musicians often say that they are one of their biggest influences.

U2

U2 was made up of friends who met in high school in Dublin, Ireland before they were very good at music. After four years, they got a record deal. When they released their fifth album, they were known worldwide. They have won 22 Grammys, more than any other band has ever won. Part of their success is changing their sound whenever they get in trouble or when their fans get tired of it. They try many new things, and The Edge's guitar pedal array is a great example.

Led Zeppelin

Part of reaching a lot of people has a broad appeal. Led Zeppelin played blues-rock and folk-rock, but they are also known as one of the first groups to play heavy metal. "Stairway to Heaven," their hit single, might be the most important and well-known rock song ever. These guys always did big things. The concerts broke records for how many people went. Some of the most popular albums of all time are theirs. All nine of their albums were in the top ten, and six of them went straight to the top. They have won every award there is for music. Fans and musicians will remember them forever.

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys rode the wave of the California Sound of surf rock, but as their fans got older, they moved on to more personal themes. Like the Moody Blues, their arrangements and orchestrations got so complicated that they couldn't play it right on stage. Early on, they recorded all of their vocal harmonies in just one take, and they are so good that few artists can do that today. They were one of the few popular bands before the British Invasion and stayed popular during and after. If you listen closely to the words, you can hear how religious these guys were.

Pink Floyd

When Syd Barrett was still in charge, Pink Floyd was already making a name in the British rock scene. Later, when David Gilmour joined the band and took over creative control, they became known worldwide. Both in the UK and the US, four of their albums were number one, but only two of their singles were in the top ten in either country. Throughout their 60-year career, they have released 15 albums and toured to promote each one. They even made music for some movies that aren't very well known. Two of their albums, The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, are on the list of best-selling albums of all time.

Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are so popular that Keith Richards and Mick Jagger have solo careers that are just as big as the groups. They began in 1962, just as the British Invasion was beginning. This band has four of the top five most profitable tours. They stuck with tried-and-true styles like R&B, soul, and rock, which helped them become successful. Just recently, they won a Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album. When pop music changes and grows so quickly, consistency is key, which is why they're still on top after nearly 60 years.

The Beatles

The Beatles were only together from 1960 to 1970, but they are still the most popular band ever. Counting their solo albums and albums with other groups, they will hold that record for a long time. When they were young, they started making music and led the British Invasion of pop and rock into the U.S. Their fans watched them grow up and bought each new album as soon as it came out. These guys won every award, starred in and made movies, and even set records, like having the song that has been covered the most times. McCartney and Lennon are the most successful duo ever to write songs together. They were popular in both pop and rock, and they changed as the times did.