Britain's Evening Standard newspaper recently compiled what it considers to be the "20 Greatest British Rock Bands of All Time." No surprise that The Beatles topped the list, but others on the list show how different American and British taste runs.
- Beatles
- Led Zeppelin
- Radiohead
- Pink Floyd
- Rolling Stones
- Smiths
- Oasis
- Cure
- Clash
- Stone Roses
- Kinks
- Queen
- Blur
- Black Sabbath
- Who
- Roxy Music
- T. Rex
- Jam
- Super Furry Animals
- Joy Division
Naturally this list is completely subjective, but in terms of popularity, longevity and success there are a few noticeable omissions, such as Genesis, The Moody Blues, Yes, Cream and Dire Straits.
Source: Evening Standard photo credits - iHM archive