Top 10 Trio Bands in Rock

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  • When it comes music, is it true that two is company, but three is a crowd? Not necessarily. For this list, we've chosen groups that were most famously known as a three-piece throughout their defining years on the rock scene. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 band trios in rock. Special thanks to our users jacksonstewart, Jeremy Kingsley, Maverick2571 and CaptinSwagMcFab for submitting the idea on our Suggest Page at WatchMojo.com/suggest!
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  • @TheAce24
    @TheAce24 8 років тому +261

    Rush at number 1 is indeed the correct choice. No trio band could ever or will ever hold up to the awesomeness of Rush.

    • @guillaumeciglia
      @guillaumeciglia 8 років тому +7

      bcdhifi who is rush... sorry i prefer jimmy hendrix and nirvana because it's not a unknow music.

    • @ZariPalomares
      @ZariPalomares 8 років тому +23

      Guillaume Coco lol. popularity doesn't always mean talent. look at pop

    • @guillaumeciglia
      @guillaumeciglia 8 років тому

      yes of curse. but ART is not equal talent

    • @ZariPalomares
      @ZariPalomares 8 років тому +6

      Guillaume Coco Rock will always pay more homage to bands with better musicianship. And to be honest, I don't like grunge.

    • @guillaumeciglia
      @guillaumeciglia 8 років тому

      ok if you want. it's just my opinion

  • @jorgesequera2125
    @jorgesequera2125 4 роки тому +200

    Rip Jimmy Hendrix
    Rip Lemmy Kimilster
    Rip Kurt Cobain
    Rip Jack Bruce
    Rip Ginger Baker
    Rip Keith Emerson
    And Now Rip Neil Peart 😖😖😖😖😖

  • @haydenmiddlebrooks8317
    @haydenmiddlebrooks8317 4 роки тому +42

    RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020 he will always be remembered

  • @4RBourbon
    @4RBourbon 6 років тому +70

    I swear to fuck, if Rush isn't number one there will be blood.

    • @ojc2612
      @ojc2612 3 роки тому

      You are wise @msudawgs. The streets would be a river of red!

    • @nitaishcomer9431
      @nitaishcomer9431 2 роки тому

      NO SHIT...I WAS WATCHING THIS THINKING IF RUSH IS NOT NUMBER ONE, I WILL SPEND MY FREE TIME SLAMMING WATCH MOJO.

    • @trollheyman2703
      @trollheyman2703 2 роки тому

      Motorhead better

    • @4RBourbon
      @4RBourbon 2 роки тому +1

      @@trollheyman2703 bad bot

    • @WhoisVinnie
      @WhoisVinnie 2 роки тому

      @@trollheyman2703 Lemmy!

  • @johnnychism3179
    @johnnychism3179 8 років тому +390

    RUSH IS THE ONLY CHOICE THEY NEVER GET THE RESPECT THEY DESERVE, THANKS!!!

    • @gusburt9103
      @gusburt9103 8 років тому +2

      Exactly bro

    • @idiotandco.1750
      @idiotandco.1750 8 років тому +8

      +Johnny Chism except by WatchMojo. They give them alot of respect.

    • @bryanfigueroa941
      @bryanfigueroa941 8 років тому

      The Experience deserves more

    • @dannygjk
      @dannygjk 8 років тому

      +George S. Patton Remember it isn't just about the tunes she also mentioned other attributes.

    • @none4530
      @none4530 8 років тому +3

      Cream is better.

  • @RoarOfWolverine
    @RoarOfWolverine 5 років тому +98

    No three piece rock group has ever sounded as full as Rush can live. All of the multitasking these guys do, and do it for a three hour show! They’re just amazing to see live, though it is very difficult to know who to watch. It is amazing that they can play multiple instruments, playing pedal keyboards with their feet while still playing some of the most complex riffs on their main instruments. No other group has their work ethic or works harder to deliver a near perfect musical performance live and that alone should win them the top spot. Good job Watch Mojo!

    • @SplendidCoffee0
      @SplendidCoffee0 4 роки тому +3

      ELP has such a bigger and more full wall of sound than Rush does. I am obviously biased here, but still.

    • @mrgeorge621
      @mrgeorge621 4 роки тому +4

      @@SplendidCoffee0
      Ok
      Greg Lake Vocals > Geddy Lee Vocals
      Greg Lake Guitar < Álex Lifeson
      Greg Lake Bass < Geddy Lee
      Carl Palmer = Neil Peart
      Keith Emerson > Geddy Lee Keyboard.

    • @SplendidCoffee0
      @SplendidCoffee0 4 роки тому +4

      Mr George it’s mainly the keyboard that gives ELP the edge, in my humble opinion

    • @drew9584
      @drew9584 3 роки тому

      They also play for four hours and never have openers. None of the other 3 pieces did that.

    • @andragg
      @andragg 2 роки тому +2

      @@SplendidCoffee0 I agree, ELP were doing pioneering, sophisticated music in 1970 and Emerson was using the Moog synthesizer before anyone (no other keyboard player has ever used a Modular Moog in live shows, except Emerson) and writing very complex music with Quartal Harmony, odd meters, drawing on influences from 20th Century Classical music, like Bartok and Copeland. Plus Greg Lake had one of the greatest voices. All this years before Rush was even a band. Read my comment above.

  • @gamedummy761
    @gamedummy761 6 років тому +122

    10. Emerson, Lake & Palmer
    9. Muse
    8.The Police
    7. ZZ Top
    6. Moterhead
    5. Cream
    4. Green Day
    3. Nirvana
    2. Jimi Hendrix Experience
    1. Rush

    • @JadenExclusives
      @JadenExclusives 4 роки тому

      GameDummy time to play the game with Motörhead

    • @Luucaas11
      @Luucaas11 4 роки тому

      You guys need to hear Dr. Sin... Just search for "dr sin kiss club"

    • @jorgethebest8217
      @jorgethebest8217 4 роки тому +2

      Miervana sucks

    • @drphilsranch6782
      @drphilsranch6782 4 роки тому +1

      I absolutely hate rush’s music,
      and I feel that geddy lee while a good bassist is way overrated and to say he is better than claypool is just ubsurd

    • @onigiri2032
      @onigiri2032 4 роки тому

      That Bass Guy I agree he sounds like a girl

  • @smilingpanther2954
    @smilingpanther2954 6 років тому +60

    NIRVANA

  • @Santhillanna014
    @Santhillanna014 9 років тому +58

    10. Green Day
    9. Motorhead
    8. Muse
    7. Nirvana
    6. ZZ Top
    5. Cream
    4. The Police
    3. The Jimi Hendrix Experience
    2. Emerson, Lake & Palmer
    1. Rush
    My Opinion

    • @xmiadua5541
      @xmiadua5541 9 років тому +4

      ELP! I don't disagree with ranking them highly!

    • @Santhillanna014
      @Santhillanna014 9 років тому

      X Mia Dua My friend.
      Keith Emerson is a genius for the keyboards, one of the best.
      Carl Palmer is an excellent drummer, and Greg Lake is a great vocalist, play the bass and guitar, and is an excellent composer.
      ELP has a virtuosity musicians, and is better than practically all the bands here, except Rush.

    • @xmiadua5541
      @xmiadua5541 9 років тому

      Santiago CB
      Just making sure that last reply wasn't an argument, was it? (If it was then you've misread my reply).

    • @Santhillanna014
      @Santhillanna014 9 років тому

      X Mia Dua Ok, sorry, I reed bad.

    • @xmiadua5541
      @xmiadua5541 9 років тому

      Cheers :)

  • @zachm9867
    @zachm9867 7 років тому +199

    None of these bands would exist without Hendrix and Cream

    • @rotemkats7651
      @rotemkats7651 6 років тому +2

      Zach M and the rolling Stones wouldn't exist without muddy waters- who?

    • @throatwobblermangrove8510
      @throatwobblermangrove8510 6 років тому +2

      That's why Hendrix and Cream both made the list, I'm sure.

    • @moistmeter3634
      @moistmeter3634 6 років тому +25

      Zach M and none of these bands would exist without there parents

    • @joe69mama69
      @joe69mama69 6 років тому +3

      Ethan Hess thats a good one :’D

    • @moistmeter3634
      @moistmeter3634 6 років тому +2

      donkey thank you took a while for me to think of it but it was worth it

  • @jondeberg2060
    @jondeberg2060 6 років тому +286

    Is it even legal to say it isn't Rush?

    • @kyles6813
      @kyles6813 5 років тому +12

      Yes since i feel Cream and The Police come before them. infact i bet they would even admit they both would come before them

    • @charleydowd3126
      @charleydowd3126 5 років тому

      Evan Newlander Give Kyle S the chair!!!

    • @darisfilmsdirect4038
      @darisfilmsdirect4038 5 років тому +4

      Nah id say the Hendrix expirience

    • @kyles6813
      @kyles6813 5 років тому +1

      @@darisfilmsdirect4038 if Hendrix was always good I'd agree. But there have been quiet a few times he's been to high. Or just plain bad at live venues. More so then when he's amazing.

    • @darisfilmsdirect4038
      @darisfilmsdirect4038 5 років тому

      @@kyles6813 Ok,whats youre point he was still the greatest and lead the best trio in rock...

  • @inthemiddle1-226
    @inthemiddle1-226 6 років тому +23

    I laughed when she said the threesome is still strong today

  • @DionysusAlS
    @DionysusAlS 7 років тому +85

    You got this one right... Rush!

  • @robertkidd3812
    @robertkidd3812 9 років тому +43

    RUSH... The best Canadian band we ever produced.

    • @robertkidd3812
      @robertkidd3812 9 років тому +1

      OK.... your choice... my choice... and the world still turns.

    • @mitchellseager7304
      @mitchellseager7304 9 років тому +2

      Gonna get a lot of hate for this but... SUM 41!

    • @Sparkie386
      @Sparkie386 9 років тому +2

      I'm going to go see them this summer. So excited!!!!!

    • @penguinmaster9748
      @penguinmaster9748 9 років тому +1

      I am going to the show in the summer 😝😝😝😝

    • @dynamic.staccatto8241
      @dynamic.staccatto8241 9 років тому +4

      ***** saying all of rushes songs sound the same is like saying all food sounds the same. they have done everything from heavy metal to techno. Number one of all time, sorry

  • @assclown759clown5
    @assclown759clown5 5 років тому +39

    What about the OTHER Great Canadian trio? TRIUMPH

    • @georgesequera1991
      @georgesequera1991 4 роки тому +2

      Triumph is Legendary But better than Rush...... nothing

  • @michaelhogan738
    @michaelhogan738 6 років тому +24

    My first is Rush. My second is ZZ Top.

  • @lieutenantmoo334
    @lieutenantmoo334 7 років тому +145

    I'm so happy that rush is #1. Rush is my 1st and 2nd favorite band because they're so good that they take up two slots!

    • @madmanmoon8978
      @madmanmoon8978 7 років тому +4

      Ha ha they are great. but elp should be higher

    • @jasonbean7296
      @jasonbean7296 7 років тому

      I saw help, and wow, consummate musicians and performers.:)

    • @jasonbean7296
      @jasonbean7296 7 років тому

      that's supposed to be ELP. damned autocorrect.

    • @gregkelly7476
      @gregkelly7476 7 років тому +1

      Space Cookie good one mate.

    • @ratzshit
      @ratzshit 7 років тому +4

      I presumed it would be nirvana, well surprised!!

  • @eightdollarsmore
    @eightdollarsmore 10 років тому +25

    Blink-182 is only in the honorable mentions?? That's a crime!

  • @jaakdaw
    @jaakdaw 3 роки тому +8

    Jeff Buckley - Grace
    The Police - Don't stand so close to Me
    Arctic Monkeys - Do I wanna know
    Silverchair - Emotion Sickness
    Muse - Plug-in Baby
    The White Stripes - Ball & Biscuit
    Reignwolf - Are You Satisfied?
    Robert Plant - Polly come home
    That's it! :3

  • @ShadowStreetBand
    @ShadowStreetBand 6 років тому +16

    Can't believe TRIUMPH didn't make the list

  • @waxmax117
    @waxmax117 10 років тому +23

    RUSH!!! Best trio that will ever exist.

  • @feykroTV
    @feykroTV 10 років тому +33

    Nirvana and green day, not in the top 3 ? WTF ?

    • @Greendayfan1896
      @Greendayfan1896 10 років тому

      Ikr I love both of those bands

    • @Greendayfan1896
      @Greendayfan1896 10 років тому +3

      But green days not a trio anymore so I guess that's y green day wasn't higher

    • @mrdrewj100
      @mrdrewj100 10 років тому

      Greendayfan1896 umm yes they r they have always had Jason white in the 2000s but he is not a permanent member just used when he is needed on songs like 21 guns

    • @TheEcon1993
      @TheEcon1993 9 років тому

      The only thing I can think to keep Nirvana out of the top 3 would be length of run. Unfortunately Nirvana's was cut short, but I believe the fact they were iconic for a generation should boast them.

  • @Savitra
    @Savitra 6 років тому +59

    Came to make sure Muse was here. Good job.

    • @hokagetunes9550
      @hokagetunes9550 5 років тому

      Sartre OW hello same here

    • @buccy55
      @buccy55 4 роки тому

      Then put them at #10 because they sure aren't better than Green Day or ZZ Top!

    • @colbybeltz8836
      @colbybeltz8836 4 роки тому

      buccy55 they’re all great, who cares

    • @biblical2699
      @biblical2699 3 роки тому +2

      @@buccy55 muse is much better than green day and zz top

  • @atrholiday2889
    @atrholiday2889 3 роки тому +10

    I was a huge Green Day fan when I was younger and they haven’t been a Power Trio in decades. They even feel the need to add extra guitars for songs they used to play as a trio. Rush never needed this, they were great enough to produce incredible sounds with only 3 men their whole career. RUSH FTW

  • @TheGamingDandy
    @TheGamingDandy 10 років тому +15

    I think Blink deserves more than honourable mention. Maybe not number one, but still. I mean, how many people flipped their shit when they announced they were reuniting?

  • @Tom-vt7lh
    @Tom-vt7lh 10 років тому +13

    I was getting so worried that Rush hadn't turned up, so happy they're number 1!

    • @jfl125
      @jfl125 10 років тому +1

      Of course Rush was number one. The only reason I watched this video is because I knew Rush was number 1.

  • @lauronamieltoral462
    @lauronamieltoral462 4 роки тому +32

    Rewatched since the drummer of the #1 spot has went to heaven.
    RIP Neil Peart

    • @SpriteAndCoke
      @SpriteAndCoke Рік тому +1

      Peart was the mastermind behind the band imo. He never was as public as the the other two, but he wrote all the songs and in my opinion, is the best drummer of all time because of his technical playing style.

  • @katanasteel4250
    @katanasteel4250 6 років тому +9

    I was getting sort of mad when Rush was not listed but then you put them as #1. It's about time that Rush got the acclaim they deserve. All three are masters of their craft.

  • @Hecubusx
    @Hecubusx 10 років тому +13

    Wish muse was higher on this list but that's just me.

  • @d4v1dfor3v3r
    @d4v1dfor3v3r 8 років тому +133

    1. Rush
    2. Hendrix
    3. Nirvana
    4. Muse
    5. Police
    I don't care, Rush has left a legacy unmatched by any trios other than Hendrix. They changed rock, but they simply did not last long enough, period. Rush lasted for 40 years with only one band replacement and that was after the first damn album. Oh, you want a list of who Rush has influenced? Primus, Tool, Dream Theater, Foo Fighters, Rage Against the Machine, Pantera, and Metallica all list Rush as having a heavy influence on their musical styles.

  • @troywinston
    @troywinston 7 років тому +7

    King's X. One of my all-time favorite bands. Superb song crafting and musicianship.

  • @mr.fowler4644
    @mr.fowler4644 5 років тому +6

    I LOOOOOVE how Motorhead and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer both ranked ABOVE Primus, Blink182, and Blue Cheer

  • @andrewstephen_
    @andrewstephen_ 8 років тому +28

    oh wow Motorhead at number 10.. thanks watchmojo

  • @jamalsampson6179
    @jamalsampson6179 7 років тому +289

    I still ENJOY listening to NIRVANA & GREEN DAY. Those bands are LEGENDS!!!!

    • @andrewcruz7595
      @andrewcruz7595 6 років тому +2

      Jamal Sampson IKR!

    • @surroundgatari
      @surroundgatari 6 років тому +18

      You can't really compare Green Day to Nirvana. Green Day are ok but they're not anything beyond that. Nirvana are definitely legendary though.

    • @ruditoonen6057
      @ruditoonen6057 6 років тому +15

      They are both shit.

    • @diebartdie2837
      @diebartdie2837 6 років тому +8

      fuck you,green day is nothing compare to nirvana

    • @danieldeitz429
      @danieldeitz429 6 років тому +8

      toffeebomb thats why greenday is in the rock hall of fame and is one of the best american rock bands

  • @GoldStandardGames
    @GoldStandardGames 5 років тому +29

    THE POLICE: The best punk-rock--reggae_ska_jazz-pop trio of all time!

    • @Soyysa_
      @Soyysa_ 3 роки тому

      @Commenter 10 Jeff Buckley > The Police > Silverchair > effin' grunge

  • @AdmiraHax
    @AdmiraHax 6 років тому +19

    Prediction:
    1. The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

    • @AdmiraHax
      @AdmiraHax 6 років тому +12

      Well. F*ck this list.

    • @jorgethebest8217
      @jorgethebest8217 4 роки тому +13

      @@AdmiraHax
      Rush is superior To Experiencie

    • @AdmiraHax
      @AdmiraHax 4 роки тому

      Jorge The Best Could be, I am not too familiar with them though.

    • @jurekavcic4369
      @jurekavcic4369 4 роки тому +1

      I first started to listen to them a month ago now they are my favourite.

    • @stuartmendez9217
      @stuartmendez9217 4 роки тому +1

      @@AdmiraHax Jorge is right Rush influences was More than Experiencie

  • @SSGLew
    @SSGLew 7 років тому +249

    Cream at #5? Seriously?
    Without Cream, there's no power trios.

    • @effinty2112
      @effinty2112 7 років тому +12

      Nick Lewis Rush are my favourite band of all time and I'm glad to see them at #1 but I would have been content to see them in second place to Cream, the pioneers in the rock trio format. An astounding band!

    • @Seansation101
      @Seansation101 7 років тому +2

      Led Floyd If ur both ridiculing grunge and calling Green Day and muse emo then you would be one of the least desirable person to be around imo

    • @koubl
      @koubl 7 років тому +1

      That doesn't make them the best

    • @NirjharDas13
      @NirjharDas13 7 років тому

      Nick Lewis totally agree man Cream should be at least no.2

    • @inkoinfinity2
      @inkoinfinity2 7 років тому +1

      Led Floyd Idk I mean Rush is in the hollywood walk of fame,canadian walk of fame,rock and roll hall of fame and Canadian music hall of fame.They lasted over 40 years.They have sold 40 million records compared to cream's 15.They have the third highest streak of platinum selling albums (only beaten by the stones and Beatles and that's huge).If you don't agree with that,well musically Rush is more experimental and their music more complex,plus they are more versatile changing with the times.They are among the most talented trios (cream also but Geddy Lee plays the piano,bass and sings all by himself) with Geddy being considered one of the greatest bassist and praised for his vocals.Neil Peart is the considered the second best drummer of all time after Bonham.
      But don't get me wrong I love cream (they are also in rnr hall of fame and have one of the greatest guitarist/bassist/drummer) but I think watchmojo got it right by putting Rush at number one.

  • @TravisTheRed
    @TravisTheRed 10 років тому +10

    #1-Rush
    #2-Nirvana
    #3- Jimi Hendrix Experience

  • @Thurgor_Supreme
    @Thurgor_Supreme 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely mind blowing that Primus is only an honorable mention

  • @Wankshaftsbury
    @Wankshaftsbury 5 років тому +9

    I want to give a special mention to The James Gang, and Blue Cheer

  • @enfelice
    @enfelice 7 років тому +16

    Blue Cheer, Budgie, Grand Funk Railroad, James Gang, and Thin Lizzy

    • @finroe6089
      @finroe6089 7 років тому +1

      enfelice Yes they are all amazing but sadly all underrated and I guess will always be overshadowed by Green Day and Blink

    • @RobertScythe
      @RobertScythe 6 років тому +1

      Though Thin Lizzy started out as a trio their iconic sound was done as a four piece, first rock band 2 use double lead guitars and influenced bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.

    • @bflo1000
      @bflo1000 5 років тому

      Back in the day GFR sold out stadiums faster than other bands incl the Beatles and where the only band to have Led Zep booed off the stage.

  • @tradeka4206
    @tradeka4206 7 років тому +50

    ZZ Top is so underrated they should be higher on the list

  • @timbarringer7790
    @timbarringer7790 6 років тому +6

    I think you also need to look at how influential each trio was. Jimi Hendrix did things that had never been done. His influence has lasted 50 years. Are You Experienced blew everything else away. Cream would be #2. They were also very influential as one of the first bands to really feature great instrumental talent.

  • @yeezy.boosts
    @yeezy.boosts 6 років тому +29

    1. RUSH
    2. NIRVANA
    3. MOTORHEAD
    MY OPINION

    • @gmantramp404
      @gmantramp404 4 роки тому

      Sorry but Fast Eddie wrote better lead guitar riffs than Kurt imo 👍

    • @stuartmendez9217
      @stuartmendez9217 4 роки тому

      @@gmantramp404
      Eddie is superior To Gay Cobain

    • @donaldwestfall6143
      @donaldwestfall6143 4 роки тому +5

      @@stuartmendez9217 Hahaha so original, assuming a straight man is gay just because you hate them. Fucking pussy.

    • @preving
      @preving 3 роки тому

      I agree 100%

  • @wolfgangmercury774
    @wolfgangmercury774 7 років тому +421

    Rush is #1.
    Good, WatchMojo.
    You're starting to learn :)

    • @wolfgangmercury774
      @wolfgangmercury774 7 років тому +10

      Although it still isn't enough to absolve you for making Freddie Mercury #2 frontman.

    • @JulioPerez-bw3ls
      @JulioPerez-bw3ls 7 років тому +11

      Francis Nusink sorry but Plant will always be the best rock frontman

    • @JulioPerez-bw3ls
      @JulioPerez-bw3ls 7 років тому +4

      Sam Walker ha ya man led zepp always

    • @corvidcorpus548
      @corvidcorpus548 7 років тому +1

      so true

    • @cheap360
      @cheap360 7 років тому +4

      lol! This autoplayed after another video and I immediately said, "If Rush isn't #1 for rock trios, I'll never watch another one of these videos again."

  • @junk3996
    @junk3996 10 років тому +20

    rush better be #1

  • @socalledvandal1015
    @socalledvandal1015 6 років тому +106

    1 green day are punk
    2 nirvana is grunge

    • @RobertScythe
      @RobertScythe 6 років тому +13

      1 Green Day are alt-rock
      2 Nirvana is punk
      What does grunge even mean other than 90's rock bands out of Seattle? Otherwise I wouldn't put Mudhoney, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden in the same category.

    • @hyst6081
      @hyst6081 6 років тому +16

      Robert Scythe Nirvana is grunge mate...

    • @RobertScythe
      @RobertScythe 6 років тому +3

      Even Cobain called Nirvana a punk band. I agree with him.

    • @joe69mama69
      @joe69mama69 6 років тому +1

      it's aidan what does this comment even mean

    • @GoldStandardGames
      @GoldStandardGames 5 років тому +2

      The Police is way above any band in this list. They are god-tier fusing hard rock, punk rock, reggae, ska, jazz, classical music, pop in all their songs at popularized the music industry with their number 1 hits.

  • @ang3lstardust
    @ang3lstardust 5 років тому +9

    My favorite trios in rock are Nirvana, Green Day, Primus.

    • @gothicmusicalgirl
      @gothicmusicalgirl 4 роки тому

      sounds like you were born yesterday

    • @2gla_2gla63
      @2gla_2gla63 3 роки тому +3

      @@gothicmusicalgirl Just Some Cannibal sir, I'm asking you kindly to shut the fuck up. Les Claypool, Tim Alexander, and Larry Llalonde will be better and more well know than anything you will amount to.

    • @ang3lstardust
      @ang3lstardust 3 роки тому

      @@2gla_2gla63 Yes! I agree.

  • @TheAmericanDragn
    @TheAmericanDragn 10 років тому +10

    I'm happy Rush made #1 on the list! (And I also like that Them Crooked Vultures got an honorable mention!)

  • @UWL11v
    @UWL11v 8 років тому +14

    This is like the first time a watchmojo list's number 1 hasn't been complete and utter bullcrap... whether you agree with it or not at least it's a good band

  • @Joker-qy2fv
    @Joker-qy2fv 4 роки тому +5

    (Before Watching)My Top 5:
    Rush
    Nirvana
    Green day
    Muse
    Cream

  • @canadianking9581
    @canadianking9581 6 років тому +21

    Ok, also, Nirvana has to be at least number 3

  • @NationKiwi
    @NationKiwi 10 років тому +12

    IMO I'd say,
    #1 Rush
    #2 The Jimi Hendrix Experience
    #3 Cream
    #4 The Police
    #5 Nirvana
    and then the rest of the list.

    • @Poirier0708
      @Poirier0708 10 років тому +2

      Finally someone with some knowledge. Some of these assholes are saying "Who the fuck is Rush? Surely #1 should be Green Day, #2 Blink-182, and #3 Muse." What a bunch of fucking morons.

    • @nyangirl2000
      @nyangirl2000 10 років тому

      Yes they should listen to songs other than tom sawyer before they judge them. I am a rush fan, and tom sawyer is defiantly not my favorite of there songs. Probably YYZ or Freewill.

  • @foxmolder363
    @foxmolder363 10 років тому +13

    Blink should have made it on the list no question.

  • @ScottESearls1
    @ScottESearls1 6 років тому

    Excellent choices all the way. Thanks!

  • @Anthony_Corbellini
    @Anthony_Corbellini 6 років тому +6

    YES, I FRICKIN’ LOVE NEIL PEART AND RUSH IN GENERAL. BEST DRUMMER IN THE WORLD

  • @joefoley9894
    @joefoley9894 8 років тому +380

    How did the police get higher than hendrix and nirvana?

    • @petrvavra867
      @petrvavra867 8 років тому +14

      because watchmojo...

    • @joefoley9894
      @joefoley9894 8 років тому +3

      +Petr Vávra good point

    • @isaacfoster6547
      @isaacfoster6547 8 років тому +80

      The police are way better than nirvana.

    • @joefoley9894
      @joefoley9894 8 років тому +36

      +Isaac Foster they're not at all

    • @SuperSparrow45
      @SuperSparrow45 8 років тому +62

      Because the Police are more influential, musically talented and bigger than Nirvana or JHE. Hendrix himself was a huge name, but his band isn't as big. Nirvana had their moment of fame, but the Police ruled the late 70's and early 80's.

  • @liamwirvin9586
    @liamwirvin9586 7 років тому +64

    Primus didn't get a number.
    :(

  • @sapholire8389
    @sapholire8389 4 роки тому +6

    Nobody :
    MatchMojo : presenting Muse with Panic Station

  • @SpriteAndCoke
    @SpriteAndCoke Рік тому +4

    I was just waiting for Rush. I really wanted them to be #1 and I got what I wanted 😂 also I’m pleasantly surprised that they pronounced Neil Peart’s name correctly.

  • @Flintquatch
    @Flintquatch 10 років тому +11

    I was getting pissed, then you said Rush and all was well

  • @elliotormston9417
    @elliotormston9417 10 років тому +12

    Bang on. Rush normally go un-noticed as they are such an underrated band. This is a superb list! Perhaps would have placed Muse higher though/

    • @jfl125
      @jfl125 10 років тому +4

      Let's be honest. People specifically make top ten trio lists just so they can make Rush number 1. Rush will no doubt be on top in any Rock Trio list.

    • @JohnSpawn1
      @JohnSpawn1 10 років тому

      jfl125 "Rush will no doubt be on top in any Rock Trio list"
      No offense, but what universe do you live in? Nirvana, Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience make most lists of the greatest artists in popular music EVER. Not just specific lists like greatest rock bands or even greatest rock trio. Rush... not so much.

    • @jfl125
      @jfl125 10 років тому

      Rush is extremely overlooked and underrated in the Rock scene. For some reason they are only looked at in the specifics of the Rock trio scene. Not to say that any of your examples are bad, but certain names always get more attention. Like you said, the Jimi Hendrix Experience make many lists of music. In my opinion, Rush deserves to hold as big of a name as any of the former examples, but they don't. They're not thought of in that light; they have never been looked at by the mainstream as one of the greats.

  • @murillo1350
    @murillo1350 5 років тому +4

    You know what is amazing of trio bands? That they sound just as good as an entire Orchesta with just 3 members.

  • @butchbibb8498
    @butchbibb8498 7 років тому +6

    no mention of Triumph? Love Rush at #1 though!

  • @WatchMojo
    @WatchMojo  10 років тому +94

    If you like Rush, check out
    Top 10 Instrumental Songs: Classic Rock and Roll

    • @donnag7892
      @donnag7892 10 років тому +1

      Such an old group

    • @THEzombieN3RD
      @THEzombieN3RD 10 років тому +7

      Top 10 Judas Priest already!!!

    • @rumerstain12
      @rumerstain12 10 років тому +11

      Donna Groussman yeah but there still making music and still touring !

    • @donnag7892
      @donnag7892 10 років тому +2

      I know so do the stones

    • @brovasman
      @brovasman 10 років тому +7

      Why is Rush number one on this list and Blink 182 not even in the top 10

  • @ashleym9345
    @ashleym9345 10 років тому +18

    Muse and Nirvana should have been 1 and 2.

  • @theJimmer66
    @theJimmer66 5 років тому +13

    Triumph ,
    Not even an honorable mention ?

    • @CaseAgainstFaith1
      @CaseAgainstFaith1 4 роки тому

      Cuz they sucked

    • @aidanrocha2043
      @aidanrocha2043 4 роки тому

      And Prevayaill

    • @gothicmusicalgirl
      @gothicmusicalgirl 4 роки тому

      should have a least been an honorable mention. better than any of the honorable mentions listed

    • @stuartmendez9217
      @stuartmendez9217 4 роки тому

      @@gothicmusicalgirl
      Triumph is better than Nirvana Or Green Day.
      The last two Only was More popular.

  • @hansboofer
    @hansboofer 4 роки тому +3

    Lesser known, but nonetheless had their own kick-ass brand of rock and roll: ( In no particular order ): Beck , Bogert & Appice; Rory Gallagher; Brownsville Station; The James Gang, Mountain, and Robin Trower. I know Rory Gallagher was a quartet for part of the time, but he did a lot of great work in a trio....

    • @arsenemy
      @arsenemy 3 роки тому

      "Taste" was trio. Motly they were based on "Cream" experience - even in their title. Which does not make them any worse

  • @nyankittycharliedude
    @nyankittycharliedude 10 років тому +18

    Jimi hendrix #1

  • @helmholtzthemulewatson4763
    @helmholtzthemulewatson4763 7 років тому +197

    I stopped watching when they placed motorhead at 10.

    • @DISMISSED375
      @DISMISSED375 6 років тому +1

      BEST MOVE...CONGRATS...

    • @williammonaghan8153
      @williammonaghan8153 6 років тому +3

      Helmholtz the Mule Watson Don’t they know Lemmy is god.

    • @cameronmallin3097
      @cameronmallin3097 6 років тому +5

      Seriously Man Motorhead goes so underrated it makes mad

    • @cameronmallin3097
      @cameronmallin3097 6 років тому

      Me mad*

    • @Deeeejj
      @Deeeejj 6 років тому +2

      They didn’t show us the ace of spades

  • @speedstackingmaniac
    @speedstackingmaniac 4 роки тому +2

    My band has 4 people but one is moving away, so this gives me hope

  • @GNVS300
    @GNVS300 4 роки тому +5

    What? Matt plays keyboards in Muse, not Chris

  • @thereaISIimShady
    @thereaISIimShady 10 років тому +9

    I feel like Blink-182 should have made the list, even if they were near the bottom. They dominated their era of the early 2000's as far as rock bands go, more so than some of the bands near the bottom of this list

  • @J-Nigma
    @J-Nigma 8 років тому +241

    Lol Green Day is above Motorhead and ZZtop? What is this shit.

    • @J-Nigma
      @J-Nigma 8 років тому +15

      Pewds Jr A noob would listen to Green Day over ZZ Top and Motorhead.

    • @sheep8509
      @sheep8509 8 років тому +28

      You don't know what a noob is bitch Green Day are better than Motörhead and ZZtop put together

    • @_tripugk2607
      @_tripugk2607 8 років тому +9

      +Mista J As much as I like Green Day, I really think both bands should have gotten a higher rating.

    • @dylenm2716
      @dylenm2716 8 років тому +9

      I like Green Day way more than Motörhead-- no, both of them.

    • @joelvanderhorst6851
      @joelvanderhorst6851 8 років тому +7

      motorhead belongs on number 1

  • @russstockton3784
    @russstockton3784 7 років тому +12

    Triumph? Seriously? My magic power is calling y'all out!

    • @aidanrocha2043
      @aidanrocha2043 4 роки тому

      They did not fight the good fight

    • @991jaker
      @991jaker 4 роки тому

      I would have probably put them number 2 or 3.

  • @kirtfulcher6288
    @kirtfulcher6288 6 років тому +4

    Agree with Rush at the top, glad to see King's X get some love though I know they are not as well known as they should be...

  • @gabrielus123gabby
    @gabrielus123gabby 10 років тому +15

    Why is green day so high up? They should be around nirvana somewhere..

    • @Pain-rk7hu
      @Pain-rk7hu 10 років тому +3

      Nah, I would've though that either Sublime or Blink 182 would have made it on the list though. I don't think Green Day should be in the top 5.

  • @craftc1725
    @craftc1725 10 років тому +28

    I feel like im the only person here who doesn't think Nirvana is so great and is kinda overrated, but whatever i guess.

    • @gabrieleluberti4265
      @gabrieleluberti4265 10 років тому +6

      Haha no you're not alone thinking that way...

    • @spurtwankmaster
      @spurtwankmaster 10 років тому +5

      Nah, you're not; there are a ton of tasteless fuckwits in the world :D

    • @craigmassie2337
      @craigmassie2337 10 років тому +8

      Even if you don't like Nirvana, you can't deny their influence on practically all modern rock bands today.

    • @nicolaslujan1975
      @nicolaslujan1975 10 років тому +6

      Nirvana is one of my favourite bands, but i think it's overrated too :P

    • @Ivaloinen
      @Ivaloinen 10 років тому +1

      I'm in same boat with you. Even as kid of 90's I can't see what's so great about them.

  • @stockman1514
    @stockman1514 2 роки тому +6

    Let’s not downplay the fact that The Police were one of Neil Pearts inspirations

    • @stephenmiller2337
      @stephenmiller2337 Рік тому

      Him and Stewart Copeland were good friends and would sometimes jam together.

  • @KarlstadDrums
    @KarlstadDrums 5 років тому +4

    Trios are definetley some of the best! In big bands some members(Mostly bassists, and sometimes drummers) are sometimes forgotten but in trios eveybody gets the cred they deserve!:)

  • @justindecarlo9258
    @justindecarlo9258 8 років тому +61

    As a huge Rush fan, I decided to only watch #1, knowing it would be Rush, and then read the rage comments from Nirvana and Green Day fans. It was a good day.

    • @MrSchmidty6545
      @MrSchmidty6545 8 років тому +2

      +Justin DeCarlo Ha yeah im laughing so hard

    • @homerbart5489
      @homerbart5489 8 років тому +12

      I'm a Nirvana fan but I can agree with rush being 1

    • @TentativeGuise
      @TentativeGuise 8 років тому +3

      I feel that rush and the police are tied for one, but in good taste it was rush. I'm not butt hurt or anything. It's interesting no one really mentions the police in the comments. But I think stings songwriting and Stewart copeland's(who is just as good as Neil peart IMO) along with Andyschops made some of the best and most interesting songs. Take message in a bottle(which has the best drumming I've ever heard). It's a song that anyone can listen to, it's a great. Or listen to the opening of Reggatta de Blanc, the rim clicks are off the fucking wall. But then there's songs like walking on the moon, or synchronicity 1 and synchronicity 2 which just rock but have real lyrical meaning. I could talk forever about how good copeland is, just as good as peart and maybe bonham. He never showed his kick drum speed except on a few songs, but what bonham did the for the bass drum copeland did for the hi hat. Parts of message in a bottle have intricate hi hat playing that's just amazing.

    • @seankagen283
      @seankagen283 8 років тому

      same bro

    • @calebtaylor6942
      @calebtaylor6942 7 років тому +2

      Justin DeCarlo Green day are my favourite band but I knew they wouldn't be number 1.

  • @zuqermoi
    @zuqermoi 10 років тому +13

    Dear Mojo, not only because the bands are classic means they're good. I've respect for those bands but putting Muse in number 6 and bands like The Police and Rush in a higher category was just an act of ignorancy.

    • @hypermuseum8388
      @hypermuseum8388 10 років тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @nimenoun
      @nimenoun 10 років тому +5

      Muse lost all their credibility with that shitty dubstep bullshit

    • @nimenoun
      @nimenoun 10 років тому

      *****
      Apparently you haven't listened to the album "The Second Law," the band even said it was influenced by Skrillex.

    • @Efresh214
      @Efresh214 10 років тому

      Enough said

    • @zuqermoi
      @zuqermoi 10 років тому

      nimenoun They had one song who had dubstep (unsostainlabe), the rest of them wasn't.

  • @andykenny5674
    @andykenny5674 3 роки тому +2

    I love hearing three piece bands. Love the stripped back sound and the fact that you’ve got to be right on the money to pull it off.

  • @davidransom4703
    @davidransom4703 2 роки тому +1

    yess i agree with youre list

  • @BillPhurnell
    @BillPhurnell 8 років тому +7

    my top 5:
    1. Rush
    2. Cream
    3. Motorhead
    4. Muse
    5. Triumph

  • @jaycewilkinson6221
    @jaycewilkinson6221 7 років тому +49

    How did primus not make the list

    • @lordmilkman2207
      @lordmilkman2207 6 років тому +1

      They got an honorable mention tho

    • @raymondmasse5577
      @raymondmasse5577 5 років тому +1

      Totally agree......what about Grand Funk Railroad. Anybody who could out sell the Beatles, and a true rock trio at that.

    • @Xerozhwi
      @Xerozhwi 5 років тому

      Because Primus Wasn't As Influential And Popular As Everyone Else Except For Motorhead.

    • @aidanrocha2043
      @aidanrocha2043 4 роки тому

      Because Primus sucks.

  • @anejr2556
    @anejr2556 6 років тому +8

    If Rush wasnt number 1 this would be the last Watchmojo video I ever saw.

    • @onigiri2032
      @onigiri2032 3 роки тому

      It makes me mad that they are number ine they don't deserve it

    • @scottzink415
      @scottzink415 3 роки тому

      Terminal Lumbago you’re not just wrong, you’re stupid

    • @onigiri2032
      @onigiri2032 3 роки тому

      @@scottzink415 his voice is so awful also go fuck yourself

    • @scottzink415
      @scottzink415 3 роки тому

      Terminal Lumbago i think someone needs a break from the internet for a little while

    • @onigiri2032
      @onigiri2032 3 роки тому

      @@scottzink415 and why is that

  • @kenkinter6417
    @kenkinter6417 4 роки тому

    Nicely done. Rush where it belongs and nice King’s X mention. Add a shout out to Triumph and Zebra.

  • @WatchMojo
    @WatchMojo  10 років тому +41

    Don't miss these other great videos,
    Top 10 Classic Rock Bands
    Top 10 Heavy Metal Bands
    Top 10 Iconic Rock Songs
    Top 10 Green Day Songs

    • @plaguedoct0r
      @plaguedoct0r 10 років тому +9

      Silverchair and The Living End :(
      Do you hate australia or something???

    • @bestsnowboarderuknow
      @bestsnowboarderuknow 10 років тому +7

      You guys should do top 10 reggae songs or reggae bands. Make sure sublime is in it this time.

    • @MrCrow666
      @MrCrow666 10 років тому +24

      Top 10 Disturbed Songs, please. :D

    • @htflumpyfan
      @htflumpyfan 10 років тому +12

      What about Top 10 most disturbing songs (lyrics, not video)

    • @johnlongo6587
      @johnlongo6587 10 років тому +1

      Top 10 quad member bands

  • @workingshlub8861
    @workingshlub8861 7 років тому +22

    all good bands but wrong order....i do agree rush number 1

  • @user-zt2wc3uh1l
    @user-zt2wc3uh1l 6 років тому +1

    Great list! Wish TCV would make another album.

  • @screamingtrees9619
    @screamingtrees9619 4 роки тому

    What’s the song at 1:31 by Emerson lake and Palmer I love and am new to the band but mojo didn’t put the name of the song

  • @jordanspringer8
    @jordanspringer8 10 років тому +10

    FUCK YEAH! You know it's awesome when your favorite band is picked as number 1!

  • @AhhJenkins
    @AhhJenkins 10 років тому +21

    Ahh I remember when I was a teen and listen to Green Day. Crazy to see how age can make me realize how shitty they are.

    • @arceptor
      @arceptor 10 років тому

      hah

    • @TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsCunt
      @TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsCunt 10 років тому +5

      ... Or you just had a change of taste...

    • @PokeStatsStudios
      @PokeStatsStudios 10 років тому +3

      Everyone has their own taste. I wouldn't call Green Day (or (mostly) any other band) shitty.
      Except a very few songs by them, i can't stand the police

    • @Maceta444
      @Maceta444 10 років тому +2

      Part of growing up is becoming more open minded and wise. Jenkins seems to have gone the opposite way. Poor guy

    • @AhhJenkins
      @AhhJenkins 10 років тому

      ***** I think I went in the right way actually. I became open minded and wise enough to see how bad they are.

  • @Thomas-fg9il
    @Thomas-fg9il Рік тому +2

    This is going WAY back, but Buddy Holly and the Crickets were a pretty decent trio in their day. It was mostly due to Buddy Holly. He essentially played rhythm and lead while singing lead.

  • @BillPhurnell
    @BillPhurnell 3 роки тому +2

    Rush and Cream are easily the best power trios, no question.

  • @9999Annabel
    @9999Annabel 10 років тому +6

    YES!! finally my favourite band is in one of your video's!!!
    MUSE

  • @DionysusAlS
    @DionysusAlS 7 років тому +43

    Ruuuuuuush!!!! Such genius!

    • @Joey.9
      @Joey.9 6 років тому +1

      DionysusAlS Exactly.

    • @Daslaer
      @Daslaer 5 років тому

      RUSH always number 1!!

  • @barmalgran666
    @barmalgran666 6 років тому +11

    The Police was the most gifted trio in my book and the most successful trio of all time. They made complicated great songs mainstream.

    • @jamesheath7601
      @jamesheath7601 2 роки тому

      Greatest band ever

    • @woolhat1
      @woolhat1 2 роки тому

      Police was great and I am a big fan of theirs but Rush was #1.

    • @barmalgran666
      @barmalgran666 2 роки тому

      @@woolhat1 No man- Rush was a good band- they couldn’t match the talent that The Police had- Sting is master musician who showed the world that he can be successful without The Police- he created 4-5 albums that were masterpieces on his own. The fact that Sting was able to sell 75 million record on his own shows the dynamic talent of The Police. Rush was more of a cult following- The Police captured the world with intoxicating music and sound.

    • @woolhat1
      @woolhat1 2 роки тому

      @@barmalgran666 Most of us pro musicians over the years basically feel that his bass playing was more like a prop in his hands. They were a really terrific band but musically there are bass, keyboards, guitar and percussion. Not exactly a three piece band. Stings solo music was played by top studio musicians. Equating money to talent level is like Milli Vanilli or Vanilla Ice as musical geniuses. I am good with your view except the money part. My other favorite three piece bands can't qualify although Morphine's fretless acoustic bass playing along with that haunting alto sax sound is great. No money there although MTV did give them exposure. Btw, I can play Sting's bass lines better than Geddy Lee's and struggle with playing pedals, bass and keyboards all at the same time. Sting should have done that for the keyboards that were in their songs.

  • @charliemorris5619
    @charliemorris5619 5 років тому

    Absolutely agree with the number 1 choice. Mind-blowing talents.