Top 20 Greatest Live Bands of All Time

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    These bands rock live! For this list, we'll be ranking the musical artists who are known for delivering the most energetic, captivating or otherwise magnetic performances out there on the stage. Our countdown includes Queen, Slayer, Rage Against the Machine, The Who, AC/DC, and more! Who’s YOUR favorite band to see in concert? Let us know in the comments!
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  • @WatchMojo
    @WatchMojo  2 года назад +21

    Who’s YOUR favorite band to see in concert? Let us know in the comments!
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  • @kprnr7140
    @kprnr7140 Год назад +45

    Queen, ACDC, Metallica and Pink Floyd are my choices for top love bands.

    • @stratonicc2651
      @stratonicc2651 Год назад +3

      imma say it, GNR was better live than any of those guys

    • @kprnr7140
      @kprnr7140 Год назад +2

      @@stratonicc2651 🤣

    • @sheilaroddick5853
      @sheilaroddick5853 7 месяцев назад +1

      AC/DC everytime no contest.

    • @JO-vv5yq
      @JO-vv5yq Месяц назад

      Agree, but Zeppelin owns the top 2 song live performances ever. 1973 live at Madison Square Garden "Since I've been loving you," and live at Albert Hall "I' can't quit you baby." Queen at aid right the only other song in that league. AC/DC Live at River Plate is the overall best concert of all time.

  • @ivocvjetkovic7072
    @ivocvjetkovic7072 Год назад +4

    Led Zeppelin is by far the best!

  • @justawhisperintheuniverse8257
    @justawhisperintheuniverse8257 2 года назад +3

    The best that I've seen live are Metallica, U2, and KISS. Def Leppard is high on this list, but they were pretty average when I saw them. Metallica and U2 gave great shows with great music and great fan interaction. KISS gave a great show.

    • @shewolfcub3
      @shewolfcub3 2 года назад

      U2, Metallica, and KISS are all trash

  • @hondacivic3662
    @hondacivic3662 2 года назад +1

    Pink floyd literally built a wall onstage

  • @DookieSh0es
    @DookieSh0es 2 года назад +268

    Muse at the very least deserves an honorable mention. The amount of energy that a trio is able to produce is incredible.

    • @The_real_Arovor
      @The_real_Arovor 2 года назад +17

      Atrocious list. Muse should at least be Top 10

    • @makeyourselfbleed2716
      @makeyourselfbleed2716 2 года назад +8

      Not having James Brown on this list, it tells you all you need to know about how seriously you should take it.

    • @The_real_Arovor
      @The_real_Arovor 2 года назад

      @@makeyourselfbleed2716 true that.

    • @laurenpatrick4609
      @laurenpatrick4609 2 года назад

      @@The_real_Arovor nahh it has queen in it

    • @alexis-ci2xk
      @alexis-ci2xk 2 года назад +3

      Muse 4ever

  • @Syl141
    @Syl141 2 года назад +198

    I'm a simple man. I see Queen, I immediately click. Also AC/DC. 🤘🏼

  • @rig-zag
    @rig-zag 2 года назад +29

    TOOL absolutely needs to be on this list. Their concerts aren't just performances-- they are experiences. The modern equivalent of Pink Floyd.

    • @spthedestroyer
      @spthedestroyer 2 года назад +1

      Agreed! They're unlike any other bands I've seen

  • @ARIXANDRE
    @ARIXANDRE 2 года назад +265

    Queen is often remembered for Live Aid, but they killed it at Rock in Rio 1985. Simply legends.

    • @celticpoet21
      @celticpoet21 2 года назад +9

      Those among other concerts where they just slayed and entranced!!

    • @R17..
      @R17.. 2 года назад +17

      1981 Montreal is also great

    • @GRGCompletionist
      @GRGCompletionist 2 года назад +12

      1986 Wembley performance is legendary but then again every single one of theirs is...

    • @Jabba-le-feminist-hating-Hutt
      @Jabba-le-feminist-hating-Hutt 2 года назад +5

      they killed every performance bruh

    • @rubentullenaar2934
      @rubentullenaar2934 2 года назад +1

      @@R17.. indeed

  • @rebeccamcdermott9259
    @rebeccamcdermott9259 2 года назад +36

    Saw Rammstein live in 2005. One of the greatest nights of my life. They're truly something live especially their use of pyrotechnics. Will be a fan for life.

  • @BigFella117
    @BigFella117 2 года назад +122

    Queen is by far my favorite band. They've got a lot of amazing songs

    • @chasehedges6775
      @chasehedges6775 2 года назад +8

      Same. I absolutely love their music

    • @dt9232
      @dt9232 2 года назад +7

      Same here

    • @chasehedges6775
      @chasehedges6775 2 года назад +4

      @@dt9232 💯

    • @lusmas99
      @lusmas99 2 года назад +10

      I saw Queen live twice (1980 and 1982). Definitely #1 live band.

    • @miguelalejandro4357
      @miguelalejandro4357 2 года назад +7

      @@lusmas99 Led Zeppelin during 1969-1972 the were gods !!

  • @gabebolton4604
    @gabebolton4604 2 года назад +22

    I came here only to make sure Queen was number 1 lol. Absolute legends. I prefer all their songs in live form. Montreal 1981 is still the best concert I’ve ever seen. Freddie’s voice in this concert is something Devine.

  • @SharonHF
    @SharonHF 2 года назад +131

    Linkin Park was amazing live. They put their whole body and soul into their performances, no lip syncing, and were physically exhausted at the end at sets.

    • @alexm.s4000
      @alexm.s4000 2 года назад +15

      @@Die-Angst did you just call linkin park one hit wonders?
      That is disgusting

    • @SharonHF
      @SharonHF 2 года назад +7

      @@Die-Angst That’s good thinking then, as they’re not one hit wonders.

    • @natsudama4604
      @natsudama4604 2 года назад +2

      @@Die-Angst 0:
      That's not true

    • @sebastiangrimm4472
      @sebastiangrimm4472 2 года назад +6

      Linkin Park were amazing live ❤ and definitive no One Hit Wonder 🙄

    • @athanding5392
      @athanding5392 2 года назад +4

      @@Die-Angst Ehh, there's also In the End, Numb, Castle of Glass, Burn it down, Heavy, Final masquerade, Wasteland, Papercut, Invisible, Good goodbye... well they've got loadsa great hits

  • @CLanzetta1970-
    @CLanzetta1970- Год назад +6

    RUSH is by far the best band live. What a class act!

  • @ChristoAbrie
    @ChristoAbrie 2 года назад +22

    Queen's Live Aid show was a pivitol moment in Rock history, but considering that their back catalogue consists of dozens of monumental rock anthems, and the fact that Freddie commanded the stage every single time, i think it's safe to say Queen is a hard act to follow at a live show.

  • @tylerdude1982
    @tylerdude1982 2 года назад +67

    Glad to see Iron Maiden up there, best concert I’ve ever been to. Absolute legends.

    • @foodforafrica509
      @foodforafrica509 2 года назад +6

      Wonder how they could forget to mention eddie's appearance at every show tho

    • @jinzoslegions
      @jinzoslegions 2 года назад +2

      @@foodforafrica509 That's what I thought as well. Eddie is a an essential part of Maiden's performances.

    • @DonTangosDungeon
      @DonTangosDungeon 2 года назад +5

      Maiden is on top since 40years outperforming all peers - that alone should have made them tie Queen.

    • @fregggga
      @fregggga 2 года назад +1

      YES

    • @frankpulmanns6685
      @frankpulmanns6685 Год назад +2

      This. And it's not particularly close, either.
      Only group I know that equals them was Queen.

  • @BatFan1
    @BatFan1 2 года назад +30

    No Van Halen? Seriously? These guys were untouchable during the David Lee Roth-era. Even Black Sabbath were afraid to go on stage after VH opened for them on tour blowing the roof off arenas every single night.

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад

      Thank You! I have vowed to not watch this channel anymore and I unsubscribe after being a subscriber for 8-12 years or more who knows! F WatchMojo. This title was literally written for VH and for them to not be on here? Hahaha TRASH! They had 24 bands(with the Honorable Mentions) and no VH? Princes and Bruce Springsteen literally should not be on here as everyone knows they are Solo artists no matter if they have a little band name behind them

    • @superpotiron
      @superpotiron Год назад +2

      I completely agree

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 Год назад

      Still not watched this channel since 😂

    • @russe19642
      @russe19642 8 месяцев назад

      Settle petal,it's his opinion. But I must admit I only know three maybe four songs of van Halen, know it more for its singer's

  • @Honkiavelli
    @Honkiavelli 2 года назад +172

    Rammstein is completely incredible- one of the best live groups I've seen.

    • @bluebunnybooks
      @bluebunnybooks 2 года назад +6

      They're one of my favorite bands I still listen to their CD

    • @foodforafrica509
      @foodforafrica509 2 года назад +3

      @kodie same but me in montreal

    • @dickesMurmeltier1
      @dickesMurmeltier1 2 года назад +2

      Was on their concert in Cardiff last month. I will never forget this day. Amazing!!

    • @bassdrummer9849
      @bassdrummer9849 2 года назад +1

      Saw them in Duesseldorf(Germany) a few weeks ago.
      What a brilliant and energetic concert! 🤘🤘🤘

    • @Honkiavelli
      @Honkiavelli 2 года назад

      @@foodforafrica509 me too! Parc Jean Drapeau on August 21st!

  • @Suikogiru
    @Suikogiru 2 года назад +68

    I'm a huge fan of Queen and I'm happy that it's number 1, even if people disagree, I think it deserves the spot.

    • @Jackflip1996
      @Jackflip1996 2 года назад +3

      Well this spoiled it as it was at the top haha

  • @jimmcclements979
    @jimmcclements979 2 года назад +5

    Rush once again gets left out of the list. Rush should have been in the top 5.

  • @bethanydaniel6715
    @bethanydaniel6715 2 года назад +16

    Alice in Chains (with Layne) at least honorable mention. Even their soundchecks were better than most bands live shows or albums. Layne brought them perfect melt your face off lyric deliveries and combined with Jerry's harmonies and guitar skills..damn I miss Layne😞

  • @jamesslyk6262
    @jamesslyk6262 2 года назад +5

    Surprised RUSH wasn't in the top 5. Saw them 6 times and could not get enough of them.

  • @alainemancini3366
    @alainemancini3366 2 года назад +83

    Whilst Queen are lauded for their multiple mainstream hit songs and Live Aid performance, their back catalogue of lesser known tracks is phenomenal. Seeing the boys live several times, I can attest that there is nothing that can compare to Queen on stage...They were all 4, inimitable Gods.

    • @anne-mariesindruprix4792
      @anne-mariesindruprix4792 2 года назад +7

      They still exists - Roger Taylor, 72 and Brian May, 75. They have Adam Lambert as frontman and Spike Edney on keys - Neil Fairclouff on bass and an extra drummer I don't remember his name. They just ended a tour in Europe in may, June and July - sold out everywhere. 😀

    • @mikeellis3240
      @mikeellis3240 2 года назад +5

      I saw them with Adam Lambert and it was incredible. They even had holograms of Freddie several times through the show.

    • @russe19642
      @russe19642 8 месяцев назад

      They were gone,aid for Africa gave them another kick. I brought their records but definitely not number one

  • @safebasegd9705
    @safebasegd9705 2 года назад +7

    Rush at lest deserves an honorable mention

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад

      As does VH. Like wtf

  • @bootsricco
    @bootsricco 2 года назад +21

    Pearl Jam has been amazing live consistently for 30+ years. Surprised they were not on the list. I also think Van Halen would be on the list if they called it quits after 1984. Those Diamond era shows were insane.

    • @malcolmharing3744
      @malcolmharing3744 2 года назад

      Pearl who? Was that a breakfast cereal?

    • @abrahamesparza01
      @abrahamesparza01 2 года назад +5

      @@malcolmharing3744 you're missing out

    • @mr.noride7226
      @mr.noride7226 2 года назад

      @@malcolmharing3744 Wait, you don't what Pearl Jam is?

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад

      I actually unsubscribed because VH was left off and I left a bad comment 🤣🖕🖕🖕

  • @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit
    @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 2 года назад +17

    Queen the legend

  • @quiltmomma5157
    @quiltmomma5157 2 года назад +22

    I saw The Rolling Stones in 1970. They did put on a great show. I can still see Mick Jagger in my mind’s eye cavorting across the stage.

    • @carolcjh8938
      @carolcjh8938 2 года назад +2

      I saw the Stones in their first concert after Charlie Watts passed away. It was in St. Louis, MO. Their tribute to Charlie was so heartwarming.

  • @yvetterodriguez4850
    @yvetterodriguez4850 2 года назад +5

    Who makes these lists?! Once AGAIN … RUSH and FOO FIGHTERS nowhere to be seen ?!?! Has any of these list makers been to or even seen either of these bands live??? WTF 🤦🏻‍♀️ Not even honorable mention (who all should’ve flat out been on list) Don’t get me wrong, every one of these bands deserves to be on list - but seriously make the damn list longer!

    • @shewolfcub3
      @shewolfcub3 2 года назад

      RUSH is trash. FOO FIGHTERS is amazing though

  • @beefymcskillet5601
    @beefymcskillet5601 2 года назад +23

    Rush has the best shows I’ve been to. Between the showmanship and sage set with washing machines and rotisserie chicken

    • @JokerLokison
      @JokerLokison 2 года назад +4

      Clockwork Angels, then? They went out on a high note there. Total Gods!

    • @beefymcskillet5601
      @beefymcskillet5601 2 года назад +3

      @@JokerLokison snakes & arrows, clock work angels and R40

    • @djhuart8454
      @djhuart8454 2 года назад +1

      I saw every tour from Permanent Waves, to R40, I didn't even want to go to that first show but my brother made me. Life changing. We will not see their like again, best live shows ever.

    • @danb7211
      @danb7211 6 месяцев назад

      I’ve seen Rush at least 35 times since the Power Windows show in Detroit. I consider myself lucky to have been alive at the right time to have experienced decades of Rush shows.

  • @elliesaint1984
    @elliesaint1984 2 года назад +41

    I remember years ago going to see Metallica live with Slayer and Slipknot opening for them, and seeing Iron Maiden at PNC, but the best concert I've ever seen was AC⚡DC in Giants stadium, those guys know how to put on a show

    • @elliesaint1984
      @elliesaint1984 2 года назад

      @diascrive nice 😎

    • @mikehamm45
      @mikehamm45 Год назад

      Some could say that they could make the HokiPoki rock

  • @Jabba-le-feminist-hating-Hutt
    @Jabba-le-feminist-hating-Hutt 2 года назад +3

    Led Zeppelin is my favourite band of all time, but Imo, I think their live performances were terrible, also, I think Pantera deserve to be in this list

    • @Benno828282
      @Benno828282 2 года назад

      100%, I saw them around 2000. Drunk as fk and didn't miss a note. Don't agree with led zep though!

  • @Necr0Mancer666
    @Necr0Mancer666 2 года назад +16

    I have seen Metallica and Iron Maiden LIVE!! Thats one check done on the Bucket List! Truly the Greatest Live Bands atleast for me!

  • @antoniokastrocarlisledemel6617
    @antoniokastrocarlisledemel6617 2 года назад +8

    Freddy was a God of music in a human body

  • @markbarnfield5147
    @markbarnfield5147 Год назад +3

    How RUSH and Judas Priest aren’t in this list is just mind boggling! With respect to all the included artists, JP epitomizes Metal, and RUSH……. Cmon, seriously?

  • @proudnerd8068
    @proudnerd8068 2 года назад +3

    Dunno how Rush didn’t even get an honourable mention

  • @toobasaurus23
    @toobasaurus23 2 года назад +11

    I'm lucky (and old enough) to have seen these artists live:
    Deep Purple, Guns 'n' Roses, AC/DC, Queen (with Adam Lambert), Def Leopard, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Eric Clapton, Rage Against The Machine, Metallica, The Prodigy, U2, Billy Joel, America, Chicago, Peter Frampton, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Foo Fighters, Hole, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, The Doobie Brothers, Carlos Santana, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Audioslave, Liverpool, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Disturbed, Atrayu,
    My regret is not being able to see Led Zeppelin, Queen (with Freddie Mercury), The Who, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, and Hendrix live.
    I did okay all in all. Loving music is a lifestyle. You want to be there? Make the effort.
    Rock on to everyone!

    • @malcolmharing3744
      @malcolmharing3744 2 года назад +1

      Wow, that's a lot of concerts! I haven't seen half of your list but have seen some listed too.
      But I did see led zeppelin (twice) and the who, and pink Floyd (Animals tour)in the 70s.

    • @christophermorris2434
      @christophermorris2434 2 года назад +1

      I've seen over 300 most of what was on his list, but alot more .Bruce is the greatest live entertainer ever. Queen for as great as they where they couldn't do what Bruce and Pearl Jam does. 3 hour shows whilst changing the setlist completely every night whilee still being great at the same time. Atleast that is my opinion.

    • @1980extremeG
      @1980extremeG Год назад

      That's a great live music CV (mine is similar to yours but mainly metal bands) but with one glaring omission (according to your list)...Slipknot! No one has lived until they have seen Slipknot...

  • @ronjohnstonjr6551
    @ronjohnstonjr6551 2 года назад +48

    Rammstein is a awesome band to see live. They deserve to be much higher on this list. Easily in the top 10! Nine Inch Nails also gives one hell of a live show. They definitely deserve to be on that list way more than most of those older has been bands.

    • @dementus420
      @dementus420 2 года назад +3

      Ikr. Kept expecting to see nin, but they never came.

    • @kingofrunescapepking
      @kingofrunescapepking 2 года назад +3

      There's a lot of more modern bands that deserve the nod over the old guys

    • @johnlynch3150
      @johnlynch3150 2 года назад +1

      These guys might as well work for Rolling Stone

  • @goldbrickstudios6903
    @goldbrickstudios6903 2 года назад +17

    Queen really is the best.

    • @miguelalejandro4357
      @miguelalejandro4357 2 года назад +4

      Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin are superior ! Led zeppelin during 1969-1972 were gods

    • @JaneSmith-lu8ol
      @JaneSmith-lu8ol 2 года назад +5

      I agree. No one touches Queen.

    • @goldbrickstudios6903
      @goldbrickstudios6903 2 года назад +3

      @@miguelalejandro4357 not as good as Queen, I will admit Pink Floyd is definitely one of the best but Queen has the edge. Queen covered more ground than any other band, Led Zeppelin focused mostly on blues rock and some prog. PF was a prog rock band for most of it's prime. Queen did pop, disco, glam rock, prog rock, hard rock, heavy metal, blues, rockabilly, and even flamingo. They also were the band that invented thrash metal and even created some anthems. Queen was never out of it's prime, some people say they lost it after the 70's which isn't true. In the 80's there were songs like Another One Bites The Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Save me, Play The Game, It's a Hard Life, Hammer to Fall, One Vision, I Want to Break Free, I Want It All, and Under Pressure. They even kicked off the nineties with great songs like These Are The Days Of Our Lives, Show Must Go On, and Mother Love. It's obvious Queen is slightly better, of course I could see why you would pick LZ or PF over Queen.

    • @guidoschmidt7374
      @guidoschmidt7374 2 года назад

      ,....After Thin Lizzy

  • @dragonsgrrl
    @dragonsgrrl 2 года назад +5

    Alice Cooper. If you're a fan of Alice I don't even need to explain. If you're not, go watch some of his shows. Even today, at 76, the man puts on a better, more cohesive stage show than some performers a quarter of his age.

  • @XXX.0X
    @XXX.0X 2 года назад +5

    Of course Queen is #1. Duh!

  • @JOVONO
    @JOVONO 2 года назад +4

    No Beatles and No INXS
    The Beatles have some of the most iconic (If not the most iconic) live performances for example the Ed Sullivan show and the Rooftop performance
    INXS during their time were the most technically best live group and also had an amazing stage presence and excitement
    Compared to a lot of other groups they were able to sound straight off of a studio recording and their studio recordings were recorded in such a way that made a live sound
    Just watch live performances such as Oz For Africa (Live Aid), Rocking the Royals and their iconic Wembley (Live Baby Live) performances (one of the best live performances of all time) or just listen to any live performance of theirs (specifically between 1984 to 1992)

  • @Neilfrozn
    @Neilfrozn 2 года назад +8

    I am definitely a fan of most of these great bands. But, to not have Rush on this list is criminal! They always gave their fans a great show that lasted 2 plus hours! They should be top 5 on this list!

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад

      I agree and for me to have Van Halen left off the list as well is a tragedy. They were considered one of the biggest headliners during those DLR years and it was one big party the entire time. I saw the 1984 tour as a 9th grader and it was like a giant party

  • @bigneon_glitter
    @bigneon_glitter 2 года назад +8

    Bowie (particularly with The Spiders From Mars), Talking Heads, Radiohead, James Brown & The JBs, The Grateful Dead, The Clash - glaring omissions.

  • @mikefredrck1
    @mikefredrck1 2 года назад +6

    Rush(90s), Metallica (92-94), GNR (92), Van Hagar (93), Pantera (94), Ozzy (92), Sabbath w/Dio (92), Korn (95), Megadeth (94), and Scorpions (96) for me....

  • @michaelmistry2862
    @michaelmistry2862 2 года назад +3

    No 1 frontman of all time...there will never be another freddy RIP

  • @jamesgarner8262
    @jamesgarner8262 2 года назад +7

    The Top 20 Greatest Live Bands of All-Time:
    20. Slayer™
    19. Depeche Mode™
    18. Deep Purple™
    17. 🔫 Guns 'n' 🌹 Roses™
    16. Rage Against the Machine™
    15. Parliament™ & Funkadelic™
    14. Rammstein™
    13. Prince® & the Revolution™
    12. Metallica™
    11. 💋 Kiss™
    10. The Who™
    9. U2™
    8. Black Sabbath™/Ozzy Osbourne™
    7. AC/DC®™
    6. Iron Maiden™
    5. Led Zeppelin™
    4. Bruce Springsteen™
    3. The Rolling Stones™
    2. Pink Floyd™
    Honorable Mentions:
    The Grateful Dead™
    Def Leppard™
    Pantera™
    🦂 Scorpions™
    Aerosmith™
    1. 👑 Queen™
    🎸 🤘 Rock on!

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад

      I didn't see anything about Aerosmith mentioned and to leave Van Halen off the list is completely tragic

    • @Wailmur
      @Wailmur 8 месяцев назад

      Tm cringe

  • @RAGAN11
    @RAGAN11 2 года назад +15

    You’ve got the Number one best band live correct. Queen absolutely rocked the stage for every concert they had. Always number one in my heart and soul

  • @SnoDog2112
    @SnoDog2112 2 года назад +8

    Where is RUSH?!?!?! 40+ years of music and their power as a trio, they were some of the best musicians in the Rock Genre, and their live shows were phenomenal!!

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад +1

      Because WatchMojo is trash now. They even make it seem like Rush would be with the music at beginning. And where the hell was Van Halen the daily walk the era was known as a party Band and one hell of a big ass show every time they came to a town. Springsteen n Prince are considered solo artists. I don't care about their little "band" that they use as a name like the Revolution or The E Street Band. They have multiple players that can be inserted at any given night to form those little "bands" of theirs, so they are considered solo artists to me. F WatchMojo

    • @Theprophet3928
      @Theprophet3928 Год назад

      ​@@rothed16Now? Don't you mean "always"?

  • @skinykeny
    @skinykeny 2 года назад +8

    Just can’t believe Rush isn’t there…or Foo Fighters….

  • @gfear24
    @gfear24 2 года назад +8

    To give an idea how great Queen was, they were the first band to figure out how to actually profit from only playing football stadiums. They knew the performance was the most important thing. Not everything around it to distract you. When every rock band was utilizing extreme amounts of pyro, which costs a shit ton of money, Queen only used a then state of the art lighting rig. Most lead singers would just stand in one place because that was where the mic stand was. Freddie had just the top half of a mic stand and went all over the stage. Queen were the ones who really introduced fan interaction by encouraging them to sing with them, or for them for a song like "Love of my life". There's a reason why almost every single modern band says their number 1 inspiration was Queen. They were the total musical package.

  • @meteach1
    @meteach1 2 года назад +6

    RUSH!!!!!

  • @carolcjh8938
    @carolcjh8938 2 года назад +10

    Queen is absolutely the best band in my opinion also. Love several bands you named, but it all comes back to Queen! I have seen several you listed live including Queen. John Deacon is my favorite bassist. He once said, "I bought the whole bass, I'm gonna play the whole bass."

  • @desertrose58
    @desertrose58 2 года назад +13

    Queen live at Wembley was one of the best live concerts ever. Don't know who you take off the list but Emerson, Lake and Palmer, ZZ Top and Rush deserved a spot.

  • @JaneSmith-lu8ol
    @JaneSmith-lu8ol 2 года назад +10

    Great list. I agree with Queen being number one. But can someone explain to me how Rush didn’t make that list? Top 5 at the very least.

    • @nicholashylton6857
      @nicholashylton6857 2 года назад +1

      I noticed that too, Rush has a loyal following but never made it BIG in the U.S. & Europe. The members were pretty low-key off the stage, without a lot of drama getting free publicity.

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад

      Or VH. List is TRASH now

  • @lorenzohernandez5677
    @lorenzohernandez5677 2 года назад +59

    Led Zeppelin shows were captivating and pure awesomeness from the beginning till the end and the improvisation alongside their chemistry is unmatched. Madison Square Garden (1973), Earls Court(1975), Royal Albert Hall(1970), Danmarks Radio(1969) and even Knebworth(1979) Is just pure perfection when it comes to live performances. Except live aid, we don't talk about that one😬. R.I.P John Bonham 🥁🕊️

    • @Sogginanddoggin
      @Sogginanddoggin 2 года назад +4

      but led Zepplin is one of the most overrated bands of all time

    • @adrianofernandes508
      @adrianofernandes508 2 года назад +3

      YEEAAAH

    • @Pencake2112
      @Pencake2112 2 года назад +2

      @@Sogginanddoggin I mean it is a free world but sure

    • @Pencake2112
      @Pencake2112 2 года назад +6

      @@Sogginanddoggin Yeah led zepplin is overrated led zeppelin is better lol

    • @lorenzohernandez5677
      @lorenzohernandez5677 2 года назад +6

      @@Sogginanddoggin if Zepp is overrated, idk wtf Quenn is

  • @iqbalmuhammad2920
    @iqbalmuhammad2920 Год назад +2

    This is still a good list considering it has Queen, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, KISS, Rammstein etc., even though the best live rock band for the last 15 years i.e. Muse not in the list.

  • @EddieReischl
    @EddieReischl 2 года назад +6

    VH and Rush belong on this list. Triumph does too, if we're strictly talking about a quality live sound and not worrying about how many hits a band had.

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад

      I unsubscribe to the channel and I gave a bad review of this top 20 live bands. They weren't even an honorable mention which names it 24 total.
      F WatchMojo! They literally had Springsteen and Prince saying the weren't just solo artist which they are. VH has to be on this list!!!

  • @kennyhoneycutt3405
    @kennyhoneycutt3405 Год назад +9

    Lynyrd Skynyrd was a class act , they were not heavy metal ,but they soundef just as good live as any group you listed

  • @lordwinbiag3116
    @lordwinbiag3116 2 года назад +10

    Queen is one of the greatest band of all time!

  • @comebreakthiswall
    @comebreakthiswall 2 года назад +2

    I was expecting LINKIN PARK up there ... What happened ?

  • @kuntumlaleanqueezer
    @kuntumlaleanqueezer 2 года назад +6

    Yes Queen!!! 💯

  • @janemcnaughten7275
    @janemcnaughten7275 Год назад +2

    Hello. My favourite band is Rammstein. Not a bad choice for a 60 year old woman 😊 Jane in New Zealand 🇬🇧🇳🇿

  • @Curt_Randall
    @Curt_Randall 2 года назад +59

    I have been to two Pink Floyd concerts and those were the most unforgettable concert experiences of all time.

    • @JokerLokison
      @JokerLokison 2 года назад +5

      I saw Roger Waters just a few years back... It was psychedelic mastery! Though I felt his version of "Wish you Were Here" was a tad cringey.

    • @AtheistOrphan
      @AtheistOrphan 2 года назад

      Saw them at Earl’s Court in ‘97. Brilliant.

    • @malcolmharing3744
      @malcolmharing3744 2 года назад +3

      Saw them in Oakland California for the Animals tour. Awesome!

    • @exorcist1998
      @exorcist1998 2 года назад +2

      @@AtheistOrphan Pink Floyd never played anywhere in 97. They played Earls Court for 14 shows in October 94. I was there the night they filmed Pulse.

    • @AtheistOrphan
      @AtheistOrphan 2 года назад +1

      @@exorcist1998 - You’re absolutely correct Russ. I don’t know why I thought it was ‘97, after all I’ve still got the ticket stub tucked inside the souvenir programme so there’s no excuse!

  • @mathijnd
    @mathijnd 2 года назад +33

    I’m totally not a Rammstein fan. I maybe know 1 song. But i was at one of their concerts 2 weeks ago and man… their shows are next level. Never seen something like it. The sky was pitch black because of the smoke. It was insane. Definitely one of the best shows ive even not only witnessed but seen

  • @batgurrl
    @batgurrl 2 года назад +8

    Talking Heads should be here. Stop Making Sense the best concert movie of all time. RIP Jonathan Demme❤️☮️🖖

  • @JokerLokison
    @JokerLokison 2 года назад +3

    Wait... No RUSH?!! I saw them on Presto... It was unreal... I have been to HUNDREDS of gigs & fests, played my share of them and I understand no love for the live prowess of less popular non-mainstream GODS OF THE STAGE like Gwar, Mercyful Fate/King Diamond, Manowar (for metal's sake!!), Overkill, Monster Magnet, Cradle of Filth, Napalm Death, Tsjuder (Black Metal's most commanding live three piece), Gorgoroth (like seeing a concert in Satan's own firey basement), Electric Wizard, Monolord, Immortal, Big Business, Black Cobra, Lo Pan, GG Allin (punk rock gig or no holds barred street fight/very disturbing sex show), Mayhem, Candlemass, Black Witchery, Necroholocaust, Amom Amarth, Weregoat, Cryptopsy, Gojira, Dying Fetus, Blue Oyster Cult, Taake, Revenge, Torche, Opeth, Cannibal Corpse, and so many other sick live acts... BUT NO RUSH?! I feel so bad for all the young fans of music that is performed on stage by actual instrumentalists that will not ever be able to experience the actual pure EPICNESS of RUSH live! The lights, lasers, rabbits popping outta hats or whatever interactive set pieces they used, the film footage that coincided with the set list, Aimee Mann's vocal on "Time Stand Still" coming disembodied from the center of the arena... They were pure rock n roll majesty!
    Omfg, while typing this, I realized ALICE COOPER, MOTORHEAD, JUDAS PRIEST, PRIMUS, SLIPKNOT, THE STROKES (so tight and the crowd is like a cult), and TOOL didn't even make this piece's honorable mentions list!! But fuggin Springsteen, RATM (every song sounds exactly the same with no dynamic shift in tempo or intensity, just a buncha bitching before, during, and after songs), GNR (who cancelled shows in detroit so many times, I gave up! It was for a girl anyway. Blah!) and I LOVE Black Sabbath, but when I saw them Tony Martin was on vocals and it was VERY... Um... Not good. He made "Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath" sound like a William Shatner cover version. Also. I've seen Slayer 5 times... 4 times, they murdered Metallica's live output of any Era, but once it was during "Diabolos In Musica" and that was an absolute shitshow. Not only did they forsake all but maybe 2 songs from before "Seasons In the Abyss", but there was a noticeable lack of headbanging or intensity and Tom Araya swung his hips from side to side like a weak old poser metronome during all their "Nü-Slayer" songs. It was falling to your knees, looking to the sky with hands grasping for God's throat, asking "WHHHHYYYYYYY?!" And I also expected to see Ghost & Mastodon here, but you hadta have goddamn Springsteen's froggy sweaty one note melodrama on here instead. Springsteen.

    • @JokerLokison
      @JokerLokison 2 года назад

      @@Die-Angst poor reading comprehension or ADHD? Bless your heart, pumpkin.

    • @petesmart1983
      @petesmart1983 2 года назад

      Yawn a pile of shit bands who only fans have heard off

  • @Mike_Saave
    @Mike_Saave 2 года назад +5

    Great list with Queen #1 and Pink Floyd #2, maybe Red Hot Chilli Peppers and System of a Down should be listed.

    • @colleenmartin3526
      @colleenmartin3526 2 года назад

      Agree rhcp should have been included and so many others so when the rest of t here bands gonna b addsd

  • @salvatoremorelli4901
    @salvatoremorelli4901 4 месяца назад +2

    Sono quasi 40 anni che i queen non fanno un concerto con freddie mercury, ma mi domando tutti questi che lodano i queen come fanno a dire che sono i migliori senza provare l'emozione di un concerto live senza essere presenti😅😅. Band esageramente sopravvalutata

  • @only1smally
    @only1smally 2 года назад +9

    Metallica concerts are pretty special. Great list, i would have squeezed the cure, David bowie and nine inch nails somewhere on it

  • @staceysturgill846
    @staceysturgill846 2 года назад +2

    None of these bands formed later than the 90s. They just don’t make them like that anymore.

  • @jokersbrother9851
    @jokersbrother9851 2 года назад +11

    I miss Nightwish in this list, some live acts sounds even better than the studio versions

    • @Kanas83
      @Kanas83 2 года назад

      Saw Floor Nightwish live before Marco Left

    • @Theprophet3928
      @Theprophet3928 Год назад

      ​@@Kanas83The guy recently won The Masked Singer in Finland.

  • @noiisserpmii
    @noiisserpmii 2 года назад +2

    ACDC does absolutely nothing for me. Never did & hearing their music now is annoying.

  • @АндрейМельников-ы3ш
    @АндрейМельников-ы3ш 2 года назад +6

    Queen legends.

  • @jeromeclemente3672
    @jeromeclemente3672 2 года назад +9

    There can only be one band deserved to be Number 1... We all know who they are.

    • @CJA-jf8db
      @CJA-jf8db 2 года назад

      A wise man once said... "And now, our host for this evening the bony rolls."

  • @emilybilyj2221
    @emilybilyj2221 2 года назад +9

    When I saw AC/DC, it was loud and energetic. It was awesome !

  • @wesleyritchey7450
    @wesleyritchey7450 Год назад +2

    My personal top five(bands I’ve seen), Aerosmith, Slipknot, Metallica, Black Stone Cherry & Pearl Jam. In no particular order.

  • @michelemiller9038
    @michelemiller9038 2 года назад +4

    Def Leppard should have landed on the chart. They still put on a good show till this day.
    Queen definitely is number one.

  • @JohnnyLaps
    @JohnnyLaps Год назад +3

    👑👑👑 Queen

  • @ruf1970
    @ruf1970 2 года назад +7

    It's a crime Van Halen isn't on this list. Every show I seen them since 1984 to last one they were tight. One of the best live acts whom ever the lead singer was. There are only a few band's on this list I agree should be on this list like Queen. Queen being No.1 I agree with.

    • @christophermorris2434
      @christophermorris2434 2 года назад

      I've seen vh numerous times I always thought they sounded like crap.eddies guitar was way to high and drowned out the vocalist no matter who the vocalist was

    • @shewolfcub3
      @shewolfcub3 2 года назад +1

      @@christophermorris2434 Ew...Theyre genuinely one of the best bands of all time, and I love their studio work

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад

      @@christophermorris2434 you obviously didn't go to the ones when they first came on with David Lee Roth up until the Sammy Hagar years. Even if Dave sounded like crap or not it was one big party the entire time. Eddie was amazing live as I saw them again before he passed away in 2015 on their reunion tour with Dave. They absolutely should have been on this list

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад

      I literally unsubscribed it will not watch another watch Mojo because of Van Halen not being on the list they one of the biggest headlining bands for a good 10-year stretch

  • @anoopsingh4825
    @anoopsingh4825 2 года назад +61

    Not even a huge Muse fan but it's insane they aren't on this list their live performances are as good as the studio versions.

    • @The_real_Arovor
      @The_real_Arovor 2 года назад +5

      At least as good. Mostly they are superior.

    • @flaviojosefo7130
      @flaviojosefo7130 2 года назад

      They suck

    • @medmac2112
      @medmac2112 Год назад

      Agreed! After seeing them live this year I've become a huge fan of them. Unreal performers!

  • @michaelhatcher4140
    @michaelhatcher4140 2 года назад +25

    RUSH should be on that list!!!!

  • @kennethpowers82982
    @kennethpowers82982 2 года назад +30

    I saw The Who live in 2016 and they’re definitely worth seeing live in concert

  • @screamager72
    @screamager72 2 года назад +7

    How the hell could you miss out Alice Cooper? His shows are pure theater.

    • @rothed16
      @rothed16 2 года назад +1

      Because they added solo artists that they shouldn't have like Bruce Springsteen and Prince. I don't care what they say about their quote unquote band that they have they are considered solo artists and took the spot of Alice Cooper and Van Halen

  • @brbob4934
    @brbob4934 Год назад +5

    Queen is and always will be Rock Royalty and every member of the band are legends. There is no other choice for the #1 spot on this list.

  • @rosenrot234
    @rosenrot234 2 года назад +4

    Rammstein should have been way higher on this list

  • @faridaassagaf0462
    @faridaassagaf0462 Год назад +2

    Pink Floyd, gun's n roses, Aerosmith, Firehouse, Rolling stone

  • @jamesxiong8475
    @jamesxiong8475 2 года назад +8

    Funny how classic rock bands are always top on any rock list. Definitely the golden age of rock music

  • @DavidRay39
    @DavidRay39 2 года назад +1

    I'm just happy the Beatles aren't #1. Most overrated band ever.

  • @dragonsgrrl
    @dragonsgrrl 2 года назад +8

    Also I have to agree with Muse. It IS criminal that they aren't on this list. I was a casual fan up until I saw them in 2010...then I became a total fan. Incredible live show.

  • @anne-mariesindruprix4792
    @anne-mariesindruprix4792 2 года назад +2

    Queens "greatest hits" has just sold 7 million albums in UK - nobody else has achieved that.

  • @scottstark5528
    @scottstark5528 2 года назад +7

    Two bands I feel that were overlooked, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Eagles. Saw both bands perform live and both were phenomal shows.

  • @yivanov82
    @yivanov82 Год назад +2

    Led Zeppelin - the root of all rock/metal music best live band!!!

  • @marif.
    @marif. 2 года назад +26

    Wonderful list, but Muse deserved at least an honorable mention… Saw them live twice and in both times they were simply flawless and they continuously give it their all every single time they are on stage… A lot of magazines named them one of the best modern live acts out there, if not the best

  • @XXX.0X
    @XXX.0X 2 года назад +4

    If Queen is not #1, this video is not legit.

  • @monsterfishhunters
    @monsterfishhunters Год назад +2

    This is potentially the worst list mojo has ever done. Led Zeppelin below Bruce Springsteen? They are arguably number one. This is beyond disgusting.

  • @nats9524
    @nats9524 2 года назад +9

    I saw Rammstein recently and I can confirm they are amazing live, one of the best shows I've been to. I hope I get to see them again! Biffy Clyro are also amazing live

  • @Screewup69
    @Screewup69 2 года назад +2

    The stones should not be on the list because half the time they’re too high on cocaine

  • @Kickinthescience
    @Kickinthescience 2 года назад +6

    Prince is a one man band by himself

  • @jinabobinaaa
    @jinabobinaaa 2 года назад +2

    Shame on you WM. Where’s Earth Wind and Fire?!

  • @privateidaho1029
    @privateidaho1029 2 года назад +8

    A friend talked me into going with him to see AC/DC in 1988. I certainly was familiar with AC/DC and was listening to their albums when Bon Scott was their singer. I had never seen them live though and lost track of what they were up to as the years passed. I was never a hard core AC/DC fan and the only album I owned personally was Back in Black. It didn't know what to expect but man did they put on a show. I had been to 25-30 concerts at that point in my life but AC/DC was hands down the best performance of any rock band I had seen. I'm not exaggerating how tight they were and sonically they blew away everyone I had seen. Angus Young was truly a force of nature and I had underestimated his level of talent and skill.

    • @shewolfcub3
      @shewolfcub3 2 года назад +1

      Bons better

    • @Lemmon714_
      @Lemmon714_ Год назад +1

      I saw them first in 1983. 33 more times since then. Wish I could eat a quaalude, snort coke and pass joint after joint with everyone around me while being deafened by them like back then. It was worth having tinnitus