Across all types of music what is the best 3 piece band ever? Add your own favorite band...heck even country works... country is a musical genre. Even contemporary country, unfortunately.
These are the best 3 piece bands ever, the best musical trios if you will... the best bands with 3 members if you want to say it that way.
These 3 man bands run the spectrum from very very famous, to not so famous. But don't vote based on fame... some of the best bands aren't super famous. Obviously. It's about the music! it's not a popularity contest. Who is your favorite three piece band?
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2,1481,044Rush
Progressive metal, Rock musicAlbums: Moving Pictures, 2112, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, Fly by Night
Rush was a Canadian rock band consisting of Geddy Lee (bass, vocals, keyboards), Alex Lifeson... more
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1,571682The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Blues-rock, Psychedelic soulAlbums: Electric Ladyland, Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold as Love, Live at Monterey, The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The Jimi Hendrix Experience was an English-American rock band that formed in Westminster,... more3
1,441646Cream
Blues-rock, Classic rockAlbums: Disraeli Gears, The Very Best of Cream, Fresh Cream, Wheels of Fire, Those Were the Days
Cream were a 1960s British rock supergroup power trio consisting of bassist/singer Jack Bruce,... more4
1,304632ZZ Top
Blues-rock, Boogie rockAlbums: Tres Hombres, Eliminator, Rio Grande Mud, Greatest Hits, Fandango!
ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. The band has, since 1970,... more5
1,416780The Police
New Wave, 2 ToneAlbums: Synchronicity, Ghost in the Machine, Zenyattà Mondatta, Every Breath You Take: The Singles, Outlandos d'Amour
The Police were a British rock band formed in London in 1977. For most of their history the... more6
1,8071,092Nirvana
Rock music, GrungeAlbums: Nevermind, In Utero, MTV Unplugged in New York, Bleach, Heart‐Shaped Box
Nirvana was an American grunge band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and... more7
831641Motörhead
New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Thrash metalAlbums: Ace of Spades, 1916, No Remorse, Motorhead: Extended Versions, Bastards
Motörhead () were an English rock band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter... more8
641483Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Rock music, Progressive rockAlbums: Emerson Lake & Palmer, Brain Salad Surgery, Tarkus, Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends, Trilogy
Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) were an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in... more9
1,196981Green Day
Pop punk, Rock musicAlbums: American Idiot, Dookie, 21st Century Breakdown, ¡Dos!, Insomniac
Green Day is an American rock band formed in 1986 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe... more10
584442Grand Funk Railroad
Blues-rock, Boogie rockAlbums: Closer to Home, On Time, Survival, Good Singin', Good Playin'
Grand Funk Railroad, sometimes shortened as Grand Funk, is an American hard rock band popular... more11
627527Beastie Boys
Hip hop music, Pop punkAlbums: Paul's Boutique, Licensed to Ill, Check Your Head, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, Hello Nasty
The Beastie Boys were an American hip hop group from New York City formed in 1981. The group... more12
489447Bee Gees
Adult contemporary music, Blue-eyed soulAlbums: Saturday Night Fever, Main Course, Spirits Having Flown, Living Eyes, Size Isn't Everything
The Bee Gees were a pop music group formed in 1958. Their lineup consisted of brothers Barry,... more13
462350The Cure
New Wave, Gothic rockAlbums: Disintegration, Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me, Boys Don’t Cry, Wish, Pornography
The Cure is an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band members have... more14
442360Triumph
Progressive metal, Heavy metalAlbums: Allied Forces, Never Surrender, Rock & Roll Machine, Triumph, Thunder Seven
Triumph is a Canadian hard rock band formed in 1975 that was popular in the late 1970s and the... more15
247230The Supremes
Girl group, Doo-wopAlbums: 20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection: The Best of The Supremes, Diana Ross & the Supremes: 20 Golden Greats, Love Child, Diana Ross & the Supremes: Greatest Hits, Where Did Our Love Go
The Supremes were an American female singing group and a premier act of Motown Records during... more16
263210Three Dog Night
Blue-eyed soul, Rock musicAlbums: Naturally, Seven Separate Fools, Hard Labor, Joy to the World: Their Greatest Hits, Suitable for Framing
Three Dog Night is an American rock band. They formed in 1967 with founding members consisting... more17
613541Primus
Progressive metal, Rock musicAlbums: Sailing the Seas of Cheese, Pork Soda, Frizzle Fry, Tales From the Punchbowl, Brown Album
Primus is an American funk metal band based in San Francisco, California, currently composed... more18
560544Thin Lizzy
Celtic rock, Blues-rockAlbums: Live and Dangerous, Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy, Renegade, Jailbreak (bonus disc), Vagabonds of the Western World
Thin Lizzy are a hard rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969. Two of the founding... more19
718777Blink-182
Pop punk, Rock musicAlbums: Enema of the State, Dude Ranch, blink-182, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, Cheshire Cat
Blink-182 is an American rock band formed in Poway, a suburb of San Diego, California in 1992.... more20
870860Muse
Alternative Rock, ElectronicaAlbums: Origin of Symmetry, Absolution, The 2nd Law, Black Holes and Revelations, The Resistance
Muse are an English rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of... more21
388356America
Classic rock, Rock musicAlbums: Homecoming, The Complete Greatest Hits, A Horse With No Name, Perspective, America
America is an American rock band that was formed in London in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek,... more22
383323James Gang
Rock music, Hard rockAlbums: Rides Again, Passin' Thru, Miami, Thirds, Bang
The James Gang was a rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. The band enjoyed moderate... more23
489478Stray Cats
New Wave, PsychobillyAlbums: Built for Speed, Stray Cats, Rock This Town, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Live at TK's Place
Stray Cats are an American rockabilly band formed in 1979 by guitarist and vocalist Brian... more24
509565Sublime
Hip hop music, Alternative hip hopAlbums: Sublime: 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, 40oz. to Freedom, Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends, Robbin' the Hood, Second-Hand Smoke
Sublime was an American ska punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's... more25
291361The Jam
Pop punk, New WaveAlbums: All Mod Cons, In the City, Setting Sons, Snap!, The Gift
The Jam were an English mod revival/punk rock band during the 1970s and early 1980s, which... more
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