You will see that several of these bands are influenced by other bands that either made this list, or are pioneers of Rock music altogether. While Rock has changed nature throughout the years thanks to innovation and technology, as Led Zeppelin would put, the song remains the same.
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ALBUM: So »
ARTIST: Peter Gabriel
WHY?: Former Genesis singer did not miss a step.
BEST SONG: "In Your Eyes", "Red Rain", "Don't Give Up", "Sledgehammer"
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ALBUM: Greatest »
ARTIST: Duran Duran
WHY?: Funky beats of their time.
BEST SONG: "Wild Boys", "Hungry Like the Wolf", "The Reflex", "Rio", "Ordinary World"
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ALBUM: Tears Roll Down 1982-1992 »
ARTIST: Tears For Fears
WHY?: Ground breaking original songs.
BEST SONG: "Shout", "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", "Seeds of Love"
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ALBUM: The Cream Of Clapton »
ARTIST: Eric Clapton
WHY?: Amongst the best guitarists of all time.
BEST SONG: "Layla", "Cocaine"
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ALBUM: Brothers In Arms »
ARTIST: Dire Straits
WHY?: One of the better bands of the 1980's.
BEST SONG: "Money for Nothing", "Walk Of Life"
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ALBUM: Rebel Yell »
ARTIST: Billy Idol
WHY?: With Steve Stevens on guitar, Billy Idol does not disappoint.
BEST SONG: "Eyes Without a Face", "Flesh for Fantasy"
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ALBUM: Automatic For The People »
ARTIST: REM
WHY?: Lush productions, pretty guitars and Michael Stipe soaring over it all.
BEST SONG: "Drive", "Everybody Hurt", "Nightswimming"
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ALBUM: 4 »
ARTIST: Foreigner
WHY?: A melodic blend of soulful guitars and drenching vocals.
BEST SONG: "Waiting For A Girl Like You"
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ALBUM: Definitely Maybe »
ARTIST: Oasis
WHY?: Rock music with thought-provoking lyrics.
BEST SONG: "Live Forever", "Rockin Roll Star", "Supersonic", "Marrried With Children", also "Champagne Supernova" and "Wonderwall" of Morning Glory
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ALBUM: Achtung, Baby »
ARTIST: U2
WHY?: How do you top The Joshua Tree? With Achtung, Baby... baby.
BEST SONG: "Zoo Station", "One", "The Fly", "Mysterious Ways"
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