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Chickenfoot

The best supergroups ever made are those favorite bands who were pieced together from former members of other great bands who came together to make new music. As it goes in the music business, bands are constantly breaking up. Some musicians go on to solo projects while others join fellow displaced musicians to form new groups and continue their music careers. These are the very best supergroups ever made with each containing at least two members who were in well known bands prior to joining this new rock group.Creating supergroups is not a new concept, in fact, one of the best supergroups ever created did it way back in 1966. Cream, which was formed by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, is not just one of the best supergroups of all time but also one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time" target="_blank">best rock bands of all time</a>. The 1960s and 1970s actually had many great supergroups with other favorites such as Crosby, Stills, Nash &amp; Young, Blind Faith, Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer, Derek and the Dominos, Journey, Bad Company and Little River Band all forming during those times from well known members who previously played with different groups.Moving forward, another great bunch of supergroups formed in the 1990s and 2000s. The likes of the Foo Fighters, Audioslave, Velvet Revolver, Alter Bridge and Chickenfoot all formed using members who previously saw success with other groups before joining these bands and earning a second level of fame.While it's easy to argue whether the original bands or the newly formed supergroups deserve higher ranking among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-500-musical-groups-and-artists-of-alltime/clark-benson" target="_blank">top 500 musical groups and artists of all time</a> each of these bands show a respectable level of persistence. Just because their first (or second or third in some cases) band didn't last didn't stop them from making sweet music for all to enjoy.

Illuminati

While numerous rappers and pop stars &mdash; people like Katy Perry, Jay-Z, and Lady Gaga&mdash;&nbsp;are alleged to be members of the Illuminati, there is a whole host of other artists with possible links to the Cabal, according to conspiracy theorists and Illuminati watchers. Some of the most important rock bands, country singers, songwriters, and artists of all time have perceived ties to Satan worship, the Occult, or the Illuminati.

Through their lyrics, artwork, images, personas, and actions, these legacy artists have brainwashed untold millions into doing Satan&#39;s bidding. Their songs are played on the radio, their albums routinely listed as the greatest of all time, and their concerts still sell out. But how do you stay relevant in the notoriously fast moving music industry, decade after decade?

You call on your masters in the Illuminati, of course. Here are 21 classic rockers, country stars, modern rockers, and big name bands who are alleged to be the preferred entertainment of the Judeo-Masonic-Communist conspiracy that runs everything.

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Since the mid-2000s, the word hipster has invaded the lexicon of pop culture and has become a term, for better or worse, synonymous with things either A) cool B) ironic C) ironically cool. Hipsters enjoy their own culture that is decidedly not mainstream. There are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/hipster-brands/elise">hipster brands</a>, hipster movies, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-jobs-for-hipsters/ariel-kana">hipster jobs</a>, hipster restaurants and, of course, hipster bands who are making some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-indie-songs-2018/ranker-music" target="_blank">best indie songs of 2018</a>.&nbsp;People generally get the terms indie and hipster confused, but for the sake of this list, we're going to call bands who are primarily indie, hipster. This list includes bands that are signed to major labels as well, but the criteria is that they're beloved, enjoyed, and respected by hipsters as well.You'll see hipster music favorites like Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, and Grammy winning bands Arcade Fire and Bon Iver. While the general public raised its collective eyebrows when the latter two were announced as Grammy winners, hipsters rejoiced, as these two bands symbolized the ultra cool's rise to power and their taste in all things good reaffirmed. The bands you'll see on this list will range from long-established bands like the Flaming Lips to synth pop acts like Passion Pit to arena rockers like the Black Keys. Some of these bands you'll see at home on the list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time">greatest bands of all time.</a>What are the most hipster bands of all time? Which hipster songs take ironic coolness to the next level? Take a look at this list, and here's your chance to have your voice heard. Vote or re-rank this list according to how you deem fit. If you notice a band isn't on the list and should be, feel free to add them.

John Lennon & Paul McCartney

If you ask anyone who has ever tried, it's tough to write one song, nevertheless a batch to be considered a songwriter. Add to the mix that the song actually getting recorded and becoming a hit, it's pretty hard to be a great songwriter. Yet that's what make the greatest songwriters different from Average Joe who has tried to pen a song. The best songwriters usually have written multiple hits that not only their most ardent fans know, but also casual listeners. John Lennon and Paul McCartney are considered two the best songwriters. The Beatles were fueled by this legendary duo's prowess and are debatably the greatest band because these two outstanding songwriters. Similarly to Lennon and McCartney, Bob Dylan is another songwriter who can be considered one of the greatest of all time. Dylan's songwriting introduced powerful imagery and themes that were deeply layered within the context of his writing. His songwriting influenced an entire generation of bands, songwriters and fans, including another member of this list, Bruce Springsteen.This is the Ultimate List of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-rock-songwriters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest songwriters of all time</a>. Everyone on this list is considered one of the best at his or her craft. Vote for the songwriter who you think is the greatest, which shouldn't be too easy with a list like this one.

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Music snobs love to complain that artists they don&#39;t like are &quot;fake&quot; - that they look or sound too manufactured. But what if your favorite musician or band is fake by definition? As digital and holographic technologies have gotten more popular, there&#39;s been a dramatic rise in bands and performers who don&#39;t exist in real life at all.

What is a virtual band? Cartoon rock stars like the Archies and Jem and the Holograms have been entrancing tykes and tweens for decades, releasing chart-topping albums and filling up our TV screens with radical music videos. These days, virtual bands, and virtual pop idols, have become a huge craze in Japan, and are slowly but surely making their way to America.

Who&#39;s your favorite virtual musician? Animated pop idol Hatsune Miku started off as a spokesperson for Japan&#39;s Vocaloid software and gradually transformed into a musical icon in her own right. Today, Miku packs huge stadiums full of screaming fans, who pay big bucks for the privilege of watching their #1 diva perform &quot;live&quot; in the form of a mirror-projected hologram.

Soon we may see the day when hologram-projected concerts are the norm. What pop star wants to take the time and effort to actually get up on stage and do a show when the whole thing can be pre-recorded and staged without them? For now, in honor of the currently rising trend of virtual pop idols, here&#39;s a retrospective of the best, most popular virtual musicians ever.

Vote up your favorite fictitious bands below to decide just which virtual musician is the best of all time!

Female Professionals

Katy Perry

The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best female singers</a> currently performing and making some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="/list/best-pop-songs-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best pop songs of 2019</a> could easily be among the best of all time without contest. Including&nbsp;new female artists who are rising stars in music, these are the most talented female singers in the world (and some of the most successful female musicians as well) here for you to rank from best to worst. This list of female pop singers has everyone from Beyonc&eacute; to Britney Spears.

The women on this list of female singers represent some of the women who have sold the most albums, female singers with the most awards (including women who have won Grammys), female vocalists with incredible vocal ranges, and just some of the most talented women in entertainment. Some of these top female singers, like Florence Welch, are just becoming exposed to a wide audience, while others like Adele and Taylor Swift are known around the world for their vocal talents.

Featuring <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-singers-under-25/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">young pop stars</a>, famous artists, Black vocalists, and more, this list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-musicians-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top female artists</a>&nbsp;has it all!&nbsp;

Who are the greatest female singers today? Which women are the best vocalists? Who were the top female singers in 2018 and 2019? Which American, Canadian, and English female singers are due for a banner year in 2020? Who are the best current female rock singers around the world right now? Are the best female singers today the most popular girl singers ever? These are tough questions we&#39;ll attempt to answer with this list of the best current female singers. If your favorite female pop singers aren&#39;t on the list, make sure to add her so she can contend for the #1 spot as the top current female singer.&nbsp;

Music is a social staple, and relevant bands have become a defining cultural landmark people use to demonstrate&nbsp;their intellectual credibility. Whether or not you can name even a single song by Pantera or actually understand what makes Pink Floyd so simultaneously popular, innovative, and controversial, you have likely nodded along in agreement whenever either comes up in conversation.

The most notable&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time" target="_blank">rock bands</a>&nbsp;throughout history are often recognized for their contributions to the music industry, and admittedly, you will probably get&nbsp;few shocked glaces if you claim not to&nbsp;like&nbsp;Led Zeppelin.&nbsp;No one is pretending to enjoy&nbsp;Nickelback or the Insane Clown Posse -&nbsp;given their status as some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-worst-bands-of-all-time" target="_blank">worst bands</a> of all time -&nbsp;but some might lie about&nbsp;Tame Impala or&nbsp;the Beastie Boys.

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-lie/cari-fortier?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">People who lie</a> about liking these bands do so because they know one hit song or because it gives them rock-cred to comment on someone&#39;s Black Flag tattoo. You are instantly cooler if you can talk about The Clash and Rage Against the Machine with musicians who have honed their craft,&nbsp;but be careful -&nbsp;you might be asked about your favorite album, or even the technical innovation of an unfamiliar band, and you&#39;ll be outed as a poser when you can&#39;t come up with an example.

Billy Joel

One of the most debated topics in music is who are the greatest singers of the past 30 years. Whether you're a huge Whitney Houston fan, or you've never missed one of Mariah Carey's live Christmas concerts, the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">modern singers</a> of the last 30 years are some of the greatest talents the world has ever seen. From Michael Jackson's perfect performances, to Freddie Mercury's incredible vocal range, music fans have gathered a list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best singers</a> of the last 30 years for you to rank.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who's one of the best singers of the past 30 years? For many, Madonna tops the list. When Madge arrived on the scene in the early '80s, she completely rocked the world of pop music with her third single, &quot;Holiday,&quot; and blew everyone away. She followed that up with hit classics like &quot;Lucky Star,&quot; &quot;Like a Virgin,&quot; and &quot;Material Girl,&quot; and the rest was history. Although his time on earth was short, Kurt Cobain revolutionized the grunge music scene with his gravely vocals and unruly guitar sounds. Cobain's unique combination of singing and screaming earned him a spot among the best on this list. &nbsp;Other <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-male-singers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite singers</a> on this list include Celine Dion, Prince, Sting, Billy Corgan, and many others. Vote up the best singers of the past 30 years below, and be sure to add any you feel belong in the discussion for the great singers of the past 30 years.

Kings of Leon

Many bands changed their sound over the course of their careers. Whether it’s due to personal growth, members leaving, or pressure from their label, bands that switched genres aren’t uncommon. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pop-stars-who-switched-genres/jessica-defino">Pop stars explore different sounds</a> all the time. But it’s different when a band switches genres and then becomes massively successful. &nbsp;When a band’s breakthrough hit sounds totally different than their earlier output, it can be jarring for fans and critics alike. Sometimes the new direction is a natural progression, and older fans are completely okay with it. Other times, fans get a little heated. This is a list of 19 bands that changed genres before they made it big.

Johnny Cash

Update:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/693nUJzIqPADySoYwTFCGu?si=HVODKpb_QZaRJeSbp67Tfg" target="_blank">Follow Ranker&#39;s official New Rock 2020 playlist&nbsp;on Spotify</a>!

A complete list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pop-rock-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands and artists</a> inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ranked in order of preference by music fans. For a list of artists who deserve to be inducted but haven&#39;t been yet, check out this guide to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/musicians-who-belong-in-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame">Artists Who Belong in the Rock Hall of Fame</a>. And be sure to vote down all the artists you don&#39;t think belong in the Hall of Fame!

The Rock Hall of Fame - located in Cleveland, Ohio - was established in 1986 and is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage and memorabilia associated with rock music. Each year, a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/australia-bands-and-musical-artists-from-here/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of bands</a> and artists is nominated to join the pantheon of all-time greatest musical acts in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Out of these nominees, only a handful are then chosen as actual Hall of Fame inductees. To be eligible, a musician or band must have released their debut album at least 25 years previously. (This eliminates flash-in-the-pan or &quot;fad&quot; artists from getting through, leaving the honor of joining the Hall of Fame open only to those artists who have made a lasting impact on rock music.)

2012&#39;s inductees are Guns N&#39; Roses, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Laura Nyro, Donovan and The Small Faces. Nominated acts that were not selected this year include Eric B. &amp; Rakim, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Spinners, Donna Summer and War. The Rock Hall of Fame decision-making process has been criticized frequently, for collecting all the power in the hands of a few individuals, and for ignoring genres that are not considered &quot;purely&quot; rock (such as hip-hop.) As well, some critics cite the numerous classic, iconic artists who are eligible but have not been inducted. These include Hall &amp; Oates, Yes, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Rush, KISS, Sonic Youth, and other members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rush

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&nbsp;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&#39;t vote based on fame... some of the best bands aren&#39;t super famous. Obviously. It&#39;s about the music! it&#39;s not a popularity contest. Who is your favorite three piece band?

List of the top fictional singers in television and film. In the last few years, Gleeks and music lovers alike have gone mad for the fictional singing and dancing crew 'New Directions', made up of some of the most promising and entertaining vocalists on the small and silver screens. Up and coming pop stars like Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel aren't the first fictional musical talents, however, as fictitious rock stars and bands have been singing and dancing across our screens for decades. Who are the greatest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-fictional-rock-stars/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fictional rock stars</a> of all time? Music, television and film enthusiasts could argue who is the all-time best fictional singer forever. Of course, there is such a diversity of fictional singers that it can be hard to pick out just one. Sassy singing characters like Lorelei Lee in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' are hard to compare with the iconic Johnny Cash in 'Walk the Line', or the captivating voice of Maria in 'The Sound of Music'.Many of these eccentric fictional rock stars are so talented and have such exciting characters that we sometimes forget that they are indeed fictional. Singers like Rayna James of 'Nashville' and David St. Hubbins of 'This Is Spinal Tap' look and sound completely believable, with their influence resounding throughout modern pop culture.

Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch

This list ranks the best bands fronted by actors, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several actors have fronted bands over the years, but this list contains only the best. Some of the best bands are fronted by comedic actors, while others are fronted by dramatic stars. One band is even fronted by an Academy Award-winning actor.&nbsp;Which is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best band</a> fronted by an actor? Cast your votes below. One band, Thirty Seconds to Mars, is fronted by Jared Leto. In 2014, Leto won an Oscar for his performance in Dallas Buyers Club. Rilo Kiley is fronted by Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett. Lewis appeared in Pleasantville and Sennett appeared in the show “Salute Your Shorts.”Childish Gambino is fronted by Donald Glover. As an actor, Glover is best known for his role as Troy on “Community.” He was also a writer for “30 Rock.” Tenacious D is fronted by School of Rock&nbsp;funnyman Jack Black and the Steep Canyon Rangers are often fronted by comedian and actor Steve Martin.Which of these bands fronted by famous actors do you think is the best? Maybe yo prefer Kevin Costner's group to Michael Cera's, or Kevin Bacon's to Jada Pinkett Smith. Upvote the best bands below, all of which are fronted by a celebrity known for his or her acting.

Michael Jackson

We know them for their lyrical talent (or lack of) but the real question is, can they bust a move? The <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers">best singers</a> aren't always the best performers, especially on the dance floor. So this is your chance to rank who music's best movers and groovers are. In all genres in music's history, the most rhythmic dancer in music will be decided based on how everyone votes.Michael Jackson was as famous for his dancing moves as he was for his record-breaking hits. And icon Prince made a name for himself with his risque, but incredibly talented stage antics. And with the recent revolution of the viral video, wonders such as Beyonc&eacute; and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/weird-miley-cyrus-stories/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Miley Cyrus</a> have become infamous for their signature moves. Love 'em or hate 'em, they got your attention! Here you have the chance to vote on the best musical celebrity dancers.&nbsp;

Popular Opinion

Robert Plant

What male singer's voice would you most like to have? This is a different question than &quot;who are the <a href="/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers">best vocalists ever</a>?&quot; - or even the <a href="/list/best-rock-vocalists/rockboy">best rock vocalist</a>. Some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest singers of all time</a> have very distinct voices that may not suit your needs when, say, singing '90s alt rock at karaoke or narrating what your pets are doing (in song). What famous male singer do YOU wish you could sound like? Which voice would be the most fun to treat your friends with at parties? Which would best equip you to sing your favorite songs? Which is the most versatile? Which could make you the most money? When you're done here, go vote on the same question for women: What <a href="/list/most-coveted-female-singing-voice/carlybobarly">great female singers</a>&nbsp;do you most wish you could sound like?

Singers

Elvis Presley

This is a list of the best singers who kind of mumble while singing, as ranked by experts and fans like you.Many of the musicians on this list are among the most famous in the world. Others are up-and-coming artists building and expanding a fan base. All of them are beloved and revered by millions around the world, yet sometimes, it is hard to figure out what they are singing. It's not that their songs are written poorly or that metaphors are so dense that they are going over people's heads. No, it's because these notable singers are mumbling.Believe it or not, mumbling is not a bad tool to use in music. A singer's voice box is an instrument in itself, one that blends with the strings, woodwinds, percussions, and everything else that goes into performing a song. You don't need necessarily need lyrics – just ask jazz singers who scat and folks who whistle. It just has to be melodic. The greatest singers who mumble, like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Janis Joplin, still perform a service to entertain and move you. You might not understand what they are singing, even mishearing the lyrics, but you're touched nonetheless.Please check out this list of top mumbling singers and rank them. And if you don't see your favorite incoherent musician here, feel free to add them so that the rest of the world can vote on their undecipherableness.

The most musically gifted children of musicians have inherited their famous parents' natural abilities, and they've also been able to channel them into some great music. Having a musically talented mother or father doesn't automatically ensure that kids will grow up to be equally as talented. Sometimes, though, they do, and that's what this list is about. Vote for the artists that you believe are truly the most musically gifted, and vote down any artists that you don't think make the cut. Also, feel free to add any great talents whose parents are/were famous musicians, too. The musicians on this list are the children who show enough promise to get noticed in the industry -- not just because their parents are famous musicians, but because they have enough musical talent that they don't have to just rely on their dad or mom's well-known name.Some of the musicians on this list have not one, but two famous musical parents. Among them: singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, whose parents are Loudon Wainwright III and the late folk singer Kate McGarrigle. Musician and actor Ben Taylor is the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon (his sister, Sally Taylor, is also a musician). Amazingly, none of the famous parents rank among <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/mtv_s-best-voices-in-music-ever/music-lover">MTV's best voices in music ever</a>, but they don't really do music anymore, do they?Another interesting observation: Many of the musically gifted kids of famous musicians on this list are the eldest children in their families, including Rosanne Cash (daughter of Johnny Cash), Natalie Cole (daughter of Nat King Cole), Adam Cohen (son of Leonard Cohen), Nancy Sinatra (daughter of Frank Sinatra) and. Liza Minnelli (daughter of Judy Garland) while others are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-only-children/andrew">famous only children</a> like Lisa Marie Presley whose dad Elvis Presley was also an only child. It's almost possible to compile a separate list of musically gifted children of The Beatles and considering they produced many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-albums-of-all-time">best albums of all time</a>, it's no surprise they'd have talented musical offspring as well. Julian Lennon and his younger half-brother, Sean Lennon (sons of John Lennon), have each enjoyed some success in the music industry. Dhani Harrison, the son of George Harrison, is a gifted musician, singer and songwriter and Paul McCartney's son, James McCartney, has released several EPs in recent years. Zak Starkey, son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, apparently inherited his dad's talents: Starkey has worked as a drummer for Oasis and The Who, among others.And no list of musically gifted children of musicians would be complete without mentioning reggae legend Bob Marley's four talented sons: Ziggy, Damian, Stephen, Julian and Ky-mani Marley. Impressive legacy, no?

Dire Straits

Bands or artists who produced one great album and never came close to matching it. Vote down if you either don't agree that the one album was great, or if you think they produced multiple great albums. In the spirit of the list, don't vote on albums you don't really know. Most importantly, add more artists who fit this criteria!There are a bunch of familiar bands on this list. Though they only had one album, Derek and the Dominos featured some of the biggest names in music history and proved to be one of the greatest side bands as well. Whenever you put Eric Clapton and Duane Allman together, transcendent guitar will occur. That's exactly what happened on &quot;Layla,&quot; one of the most recognized names in rock history. Derek and the Dominos only have one album to their name, but they made sure it counted. The Sex Pistols are another band with only great album, but that's all they needed. The British outfit are widely credited with being with one of the most important bands in the world not only due to their bratty personalities, but also as one of the pioneers of punk rock. Their brashness and their unapologetic, in-your-face music inspired some of the best bands in the world. Nevermind The Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols remains one of the most important albums in punk history and that one great album cemented their status as one of rock's legendary bands Check out more lists like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-albums-of-all-time">best albums of all time</a>, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-worst-albums-by-great-bands">most unsuccessful albums</a>,&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-guitar-rock-albums-ever/cptron">Best Guitar Rock Albums</a>

Ike & Tina Turner

From the dawn of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-duos/ranker-music" target="_blank">pop music, duos</a> have been an important part of music history. Famous musical duos from the &#39;50s and &#39;60s actually wrote a lot of songs that would go on to be covered by giant bands, and become radio standards that are still played today. Even now, tracks like &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve Got You Babe,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Proud Mary&rdquo; are inescapable. Power trios like Nirvana, and giant musical collectives like Crass or Broken Social Scene may have more visibility or even street cred, but there&rsquo;s something effortlessly cool about two people locking in and creating great music.

From classic folk <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sibling-duos/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">bros</a> like Simon &amp; Garfunkel, to the rock explosion of The White Stripes, the two-piece has secretly reigned over popular and indie music for close to sixty years. Call your best friend, or your ex-wife (who you refer to as your sister maybe), and check out this list of the best musical duos.

Whether you prefer rock, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-hip-hop-duos/ranker-music" target="_blank">hip hop</a>, folk, or electronic music, there&rsquo;s a duo on this list for you. When putting together a collection of the best musical duos, you have to listen to a lot of music and the musical pairs on this list of the best musical duos rose to the top. As per usual, vote up the duos in music you think are the best, and if there are some better musical duos out there then add them to the list!

Metal

Metal bands,&nbsp;from their logos to their song titles to their growling vocals and over-the-top stage presence, are all about presentation. Therefore, it makes sense that fictional metal bands have been featured prominently in all kinds of media, from movies and books to TV shows, video games, comic books, and more.&nbsp;

Freed from the dull confines of reality, sometimes these less-than-real metal bands are actually a lot more metal than their real-life counterparts.

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This list contains information on the best music magazines ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best types of music magazines come in many forms. Some popular music magazines cover rock and roll while other famous music mags focus on hip hop. Many of the best music magazines highlight the songs of artists of all genres.What publications will you find on this best music magazines list? Rolling Stone has to be at the top. Since debuting in 1967, Rolling Stone Magazine has featured many of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best musicians of all time</a> on its covers including Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, and many more. Along with covering music, Rolling Stone also featured reporters such as Hunter S. Thompson diving deep into politics. Spin is another great magazine for music fans.Jazz lovers may enjoy the articles in Down Beat magazine. Other good publications featured on this best music magazines list include Alternative Press, DJ Magazine, and Creem.Do you have a favorite music magazine? Give the best publications a thumbs up and share some of your favorite covers in the comments section.

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West Coast US

Mountain US

Midwest US

Southern US

Northeastern US

International

AMAZON

Unspoken Press

unspokenpress

Rolling Stone

Classic Rock

Mojo

POP&KÜLTÜR

YILMAZ

Billboard

Kerrang!

Creem

Alternative Press

Spin

Relix

MixMag

Mixmag

Mixmag is a British electronic dance and clubbing magazine, published in London, England. It is the world's biggest selling dance music magazine, with an Audit Bureau of Circulations audited circulation of approximately 20,000. Launched in 1982 in the United Kingdom, the magazine covers dance events, and reviews music and club nights.

LisSun

The Fader

Rockshot Music Magazine

rockshotmaga

California Rocker

Dottie Paris

The Hype Magazine

thehypemagazine

L.A. Record

No Depression

Rockshot Mag

DJ Magazine

Variety

Music In Minnesota

Bo Weber

Top of the Pops

Under the Radar

This list contains information on the best music magazines ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best types of music magazines come in many forms. Some ...