The Greatest Rock Bands And Singers Of All Time, Ranked
16. U2
Sometimes it’s modern bands that take the influences of yesteryear, put their own spin on them, then mix everything together into an irresistible blend for the masses. This is where U2 comes in. While the spelling of their band name has clearly distanced itself from the cut-and-dried formula of their predecessors, U2 is not a band that disappoints.
Possibly the most famous song by the band, “With or Without You,” came out in 1987. The ’80s-style ambient guitar mixed with the roomy vocals concocted a clever song for the masses. If you can’t mentally conjure the lyrics to the song, it’s likely that you’ve never heard it. Anyway, this song and others easily make the band one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
