Rock and roll has been a huge cultural force since it burst upon the musical scene in

the 1950s. Not only has it dramatically altered the evolution of popular music, it has
influenced fashion, human behavior, and cultural norms in general.
Traditionally, rock music has been especially popular among younger adults and
teenagers. The music was associated with rebellion and youth. In 2017, however, for
the first time, R&B and hip-hop became the most dominant genre in the US,
according to Nielsen Music, surpassing rock music. Yet while many have turned their
backs on the genre, and the list contains relatively fewer recent acts compared with
the more established, classic rock bands, rock and roll is still alive and well.
Using a number of different metrics, 24/7 Wall St. has identified the 100 most
popular rock bands of all time. The selection of these artists is based on measures
such as record sales, Billboard performance, Wikipedia page views, and popularity
on the online streaming platform Spotify.
100. No Doubt

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Formed in: Anaheim, California in 1986
All time US album sales: 15.0 million
Most popular album: Tragic Kingdom
Annual Wikipedia page views: 1,333,544