Who are the most influential artist in rock?

Question

Who are the top 10 people/bands that have influenced rock, and why?

Answer 1

The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Elvis,Janis Joplin, Blondie, Sex Pistols and the Clash..and I dont know why, its just people look up to these artists the most (I think)

Answer 2

Starting with the 50's: Elvis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly & Jerry Lee Lewis. Continuing on to The Beatles, The Stones, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, The Bee Gees, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Elton John, KISS, AC/DC, Bruce Springstein, Aerosmith, Electric Light Orchestra & Queen.
There's 20 of the Individuals, Bands & Groups who influenced Rock from the beginning. It started in the 50's as Rock a billy & Rock & roll. Each & every one had a sound of there own with the diversity & style to be unique. Keep in mind we have yet to mention artists like Cash, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder etc. Because even though they were'nt considered rock they still had an amazing influence. Rock gave us what we needed from adolecence to adulthood. A connection to the world, the style of clothing we wore & the way we wore our hair. They were the outlet that allowed us to rebel against society, our teachers & our parents. They gave us music to dance to, music to heal the pain of a love gone wrong & music to rock our very souls. They were our support group to get us through to the next milestone of our lives & most of all they have given us memories. Where would you place the likes of ZZTop, David Bowie or Bon Jovi. It's an endless list of unique people & various sounds that influenced the stages of our lives. The music has endured the test of time & so have the memories. Rock will never die. It lives in our hearts & in our souls. It's Our culture. It's our heritage. It's our music!!!!

Answer 3

the "Golden Four" of the Fifties: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, and a guy by the name of Presley. Elvis Presley.
Sixties: hafta mention the Beatles, influenced by both Berry and Little Richard-and the Rolling Stones, whose first single was a Chuck Berry number called "Come On, and a lefty by the name of Hendrix. Jimi Hendrix.Seventies: Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Aerosmith were the titans. I could type volumns on why these deserve mention, but the damn library only gives me one hour of 'net time!-rockNroll Dr.

Answer 4

Lennon / McCartney - Changed Rock & Roll
Elvis - Brought African American music to the mainstream
Chuck Berry - Influenced a lot of rock and roll guitar players