Here are the greatest bands and groups featuring brothers. The family that plays together stays together. A lot of bands have trouble filling out the ranks. How many times have you seen an ad stapled to a pole asking for people to come audition? You never know what you might get at these auditions, but when you hire a family member to play with your band, you at least know what you're getting into. Plenty of brothers have gotten together to make hit songs. Bands with brothers are some of the biggest musical acts in the world, and you may be surprised to learn who is related.
If you grew up in the late 90s, then you know who Hanson is. The rock/pop group dove headfirst into superstardom with their hit song, "MMMBop." The band is made up of Isaac Hanson on guitar, piano, and bass. Taylor Hanson is on guitar, drums and piano. Finally, Zac Hanson takes the piano and drums. And all three of them handle vocals. These singing brothers knew what America wanted to hear, and they more than delivered. Other popular brother bands include Oasis, Jonas Brothers, Bee Gees, and Good Charlotte.
Hanson is only the beginning. This brother bands list contains solely groups that have at least two brothers in the mix. Which ones do you like best?
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12076Van Halen
Glam metal, Rock musicAlbums: Van Halen, 1984, Diver Down, OU812, Van Halen II
Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California in 1972. Credited with... more on Wikipedia
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12485AC/DC
Blues-rock, Boogie rockAlbums: Back in Black, Highway to Hell, Let There Be Rock, The Razors Edge, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus... more on Wikipedia3
12091The Beach Boys
Pop music, Rock musicAlbums: Pet Sounds, Surfin' USA, Ultimate Christmas, Endless Summer, Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of the Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American rock and roll band. Formed in 1961, they gained popularity for... more on Wikipedia4
8960The Kinks
Music hall, Pop musicAlbums: The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Arthur (or The Decline and Fall of the British Empire), The Kink Kronikles, Something Else by The Kinks, Face to Face
The Kinks are an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, in 1964 by brothers... more on Wikipedia5
9265The Allman Brothers Band
Blues-rock, Boogie rockAlbums: At Fillmore East, Beginnings, Eat a Peach, Brothers and Sisters, Hittin’ the Note
The Allman Brothers Band was an American rock band formed in Macon, Georgia, in 1969 by... more on Wikipedia6
9977Creedence Clearwater Revival
Blues-rock, Blue-eyed soulAlbums: Green River, Cosmo's Factory, Willy and the Poor Boys, Bayou Country, Pendulum
Creedence Clearwater Revival (often referred to as Creedence or CCR) was an American rock band... more on Wikipedia7
9878Bee 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,... more on Wikipedia8
5741Dire Straits
Celtic rock, Blues-rockAlbums: Brothers in Arms, Dire Straits, Making Movies, Love Over Gold, Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals... more on Wikipedia9
6959The Black Crowes
Blues-rock, Boogie rockAlbums: Shake Your Money Maker, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, Amorica, Lions, Warpaint
The Black Crowes were an American rock band formed in 1989. Their discography includes eight... more on Wikipedia10
5848The Everly Brothers
Christian music, Rock musicAlbums: Christmas With The Everly Brothers, The Everly Brothers Sing Great Country Hits, It's Everly Time, Born Yesterday, All-Time Original Hits
The Everly Brothers were an American country-influenced rock and roll duo, known for... more on Wikipedia11
6257The Jackson 5
Bubblegum pop, Motown SoundAlbums: Christmas Album, 20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection: The Best of Jackson 5, Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5, ABC, The Jacksons
The Jackson 5 (stylized as the Jackson 5ive), later known as the Jacksons, were an American... more on Wikipedia12
5549INXS
New Wave, Rock musicAlbums: Kick, Full Moon, Dirty Hearts, Never Tear Us Apart, Live Baby Live
INXS (pronounced "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in... more on Wikipedia13
5450Pantera
Glam metal, Thrash metalAlbums: Vulgar Display of Power, Cowboys From Hell, Far Beyond Driven, The Great Southern Trendkill, Reinventing the Steel
Pantera () was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. The group was formed in... more on Wikipedia14
6668Stone Temple Pilots
Rock music, GrungeAlbums: Purple, Core, Tiny Music… Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop, №4, Interstate Love Song
Stone Temple Pilots (often abbreviated as STP) are an American rock band from San Diego,... more on Wikipedia15
99110Oasis
Rock music, BritpopAlbums: (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, Definitely Maybe, Don’t Believe the Truth, Dig Out Your Soul, Be Here Now
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Developed from an earlier group,... more on Wikipedia16
4242Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Boogie rock, Rock musicAlbums: Not Fragile, Bachman-Turner Overdrive II, Rock & Roll Nights, Best of B.T.O. (Remastered Hits), Head On
Bachman–Turner Overdrive, often abbreviated as BTO, is a Canadian rock group from Winnipeg,... more on Wikipedia17
3939Sly & the Family Stone
Psychedelic soul, Rock musicAlbums: There's a Riot Goin' On, Stand!, Greatest Hits, Fresh, Anthology
Sly and the Family Stone was an American band from San Francisco. Active from 1966 to 1983, it... more on Wikipedia18
5157Radiohead
Rock music, Electronic musicAlbums: Kid A, OK Computer, The Bends, In Rainbows, Amnesiac
Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon-on-Thames in 1985. The band consists of... more on Wikipedia19
4450Collective Soul
Rock music, GrungeAlbums: Collective Soul, Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid, Dosage, Collective Soul, Blender
Collective Soul is an American rock band originally from Stockbridge, Georgia. Now based in... more on Wikipedia20
Greta Van Fleet is an American rock band from Frankenmuth, Michigan, formed in 2012. It... more on Wikipedia9812621
6181My Chemical Romance
Pop punk, Pop musicAlbums: The Black Parade, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, Watchmen: Music From the Motion Picture
My Chemical Romance was an American rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band... more on Wikipedia22
3139Meat Puppets
Grunge, Neo-psychedeliaAlbums: Meat Puppets II, Too High to Die, Up on the Sun, Golden Lies, Sewn Together
Meat Puppets are an American rock band formed in January 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona. The group's... more on WikipediaCurt Kirkwood (born January 10, 1959) – lead vocals, guitar
Cris Kirkwood (born October 22, 1960)– bass guitar, backing vocals
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2938Devo
Synthpunk, New WaveAlbums: Freedom of Choice, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, Fresh, Whip It, Duty Now for the Future
Devo (, originally ) is an American rock band from Akron, Ohio formed in 1973. Their classic... more on Wikipedia24
2837Chevelle
Nu metal, Progressive metalAlbums: Wonder What's Next, Point #1, Music as a Weapon II, This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In), Live From the Road
Chevelle may refer to: Chevrolet Chevelle, mid-sized automobile produced by General Motors... more on Wikipedia25
2333The Mars Volta
Krautrock, Noise rockAlbums: Frances the Mute, De-Loused in the Comatorium, Amputechture, The Bedlam in Goliath, Octahedron
The Mars Volta was an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band's final... more on Wikipedia
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