What band has been together the longest?

U2 named longest running band, by your magazine namesake. U2 have been named the longest running band on planet by the rock bible Rolling Stone. The Irish supergroup won the accolade of the longest active band in the world with no breaks or line-up changes.
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What is the oldest active band?

The oldest band is Golden Senior Trio (Japan), consisting of three active members aged 82, 85, and 93 years old, with an average age of 87 years and 132 days as of 27 October 2019.
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Who is the oldest rock band still performing?

Keep on Rocking: the 5 Oldest Bands Still Performing Today
  1. Golden Earring, 1961.
  2. The Beach Boys, 1961. ...
  3. The Rolling Stones, 1962. ...
  4. The Who, 1964. 'My Generation', 'Baba O'Riley', 'Won't Get Fooled Again', 'Who Are You', 'Behind Blue Eyes'. ...
  5. The Monkees, 1966. In 1966, 'The Monkees' series took over television. ...
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Who has had the longest musical career?

The longest working career as a recording artist was achieved by Kasper Delmar “Stranger” Malone (USA), having released material over eight consecutive decades.
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What is the oldest metal band?

According to popular opinion, Black Sabbath were the first metal band to exist, releasing their debut album in 1970, but many rock acts set up the devil's favorite genre by recording some seriously heavy tracks in the 1960s and even the '50s.
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What band has had the most hits?

The Beatles have tallied the most No. 1 hits in the 61-year history of the Hot 100, with 20. Their closest competitor is Mariah Carey, with 18.
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Who is the oldest singer alive today?

The Oldest Living Musicians in 2021
  • Dolly Parton, 75.
  • Mick Jagger, 78.
  • Paul McCartney, 79.
  • Bob Dylan, 80.
  • Chubby Checker, 80.
  • Ringo Starr, 81.
  • Jerry Lee Lewis, 86.
  • Bobby Rush, 87.
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Who is the most famous rock star?

Without further ado, here are 8 of our favorite solo and front people rockers:
  • Jon Bon Jovi. The Bon Jovi band's front man has scored himself spots in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Grammys, and roles in various movies and TV shows. ...
  • Elton John. ...
  • Elvis Presley. ...
  • Prince. ...
  • Bob Dylan. ...
  • Janis Joplin. ...
  • Jimi Hendrix. ...
  • Paul McCartney.
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Who is the oldest drummer still performing?

'Ed' Cassidy was born in 1923 and appears in this series on two counts. The first is by virtue of being 'rock' music's oldest drummer, and the second is by being the first person in the sixties to have an exceedingly large drum kit.
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Who was the very first rock band?

The first rock'n'roll record was 'Rocket 88', recorded by Jackie Brenston And His Delta Cats at Sam Phillips' Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.
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What is the heaviest band in the world?

Top 10 Heaviest bands of all time
  • Motörhead. A classic hitter, super intense for the time and they definitely set the standard for other bands and influenced many after them. ...
  • Slayer. ...
  • Pantera. ...
  • Death. ...
  • Cannibal Corpse. ...
  • Lil Thrash. ...
  • Gorguts. ...
  • Skinless.
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Who is the oldest singer still touring?

16 Of The Oldest Musicians Still Touring, Recording, And Kicking...
  1. Willie Nelson, 87.
  2. Dionne Warwick, 80.
  3. Tony Bennett, 94.
  4. Paul McCartney, 78.
  5. Ringo Starr, 80.
  6. Yoko Ono, 87.
  7. Buddy Guy, 84.
  8. Loretta Lynn, 88.
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Who is the craziest rock star?

1. Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy Osbourne is one of the craziest musicians ever – from biting off a bat head on stage (although he didn't know the bat was real) to snorting ants from the floor, the “Madman” led a life that would have killed the strongest man on earth.
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Who is the greatest rock band ever?

The 10 best rock bands ever
  1. The Beatles. The Beatles are unquestionably the best and most important band in rock history, as well as the most compelling story. ...
  2. The Rolling Stones. ...
  3. U2. ...
  4. The Grateful Dead. ...
  5. Velvet Underground. ...
  6. Led Zeppelin. ...
  7. Ramones. ...
  8. Pink Floyd.
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Who is the best male vocalist of all time?

Top 10 male vocalists
  • Bobby McFerrin. McFerrin dominated the charts in the 1980s with his Grammy-award winning hit Don't Worry, Be Happy. ...
  • David Bowie. ...
  • John Lennon. ...
  • Freddie Mercury. ...
  • Prince. ...
  • Axl Rose. ...
  • Frank Sinatra. ...
  • Marvin Gaye.
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Who has the best rock voice ever?

Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Best Lead Singers of All Time
  • Bono.
  • Mick Jagger. ...
  • Jim Morrison. ...
  • Roger Daltrey. ...
  • Eddie Vedder. ...
  • John Lennon. ...
  • Chris Cornell. ...
  • Kurt Cobain. The Nirvana frontman's career lasted only a handful of years, but he's inarguably one of the greatest songwriters of the past few decades. ...
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What is the longest running rock and roll band?

U2 have been named the longest running band on planet by the rock bible Rolling Stone.
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What is the best song to show off your voice?

Pop songs to sing at a talent show
  • You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift.
  • Love Story - Taylor Swift.
  • I knew You Were Trouble - Taylor Swift.
  • Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson.
  • Rolling In The Deep - Adele.
  • Bubbly - Colbie Caillat.
  • Realize - Colbie Caillat.
  • Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper.
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What song stayed number 1 the longest?

"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond.
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What is considered the greatest song of all time?

Here's the list's top 10:
  • Aretha Franklin — “Respect”
  • Public Enemy — “Fight The Power”
  • Sam Cooke — “A Change is Gonna Come”
  • Bob Dylan — “Like A Rolling Stone”
  • Nirvana — “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
  • Marvin Gaye — “What's Going On”
  • The Beatles — “Strawberry Fields Forever”
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What band did most drugs?

The 10 most drug-fuelled albums of all time
  • Black Sabbath.
  • Bob Marley.
  • David Bowie.
  • Dr. Dre.
  • Fleetwood Mac.
  • Leonard Cohen.
  • The Beatles.
  • The Rolling Stones.
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Who was the hardest partying band?

This is the life of Mötley Crüe, the heaviest drinking, hardest fighting, most oversexed and arrogant band in the world. Their unbelievable exploits are the stuff of rock 'n' roll legend." Thus begins Motely Crue: The Dirt, a 448-page "confession" of their epic tales.
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Who pooped on stage?

Allin was best known for his controversial live performances, which often featured transgressive acts, including self-mutilation, defecating on stage, and assaulting audience members, for which he was arrested and imprisoned on multiple occasions.
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