Rock and roll is a genre of music that originated in the 1950s in the United States. Since then, it has become a worldwide phenomenon, with bands from all over the world playing this style of music. Today, we are going to take a look at 5 of the best rock and roll bands from Australia!
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Rock bands history in Australia
Rock bands have been a part of the Australian music scene for over 50 years. In the early days, Australian rock bands were heavily influenced by British and American bands. Some of the first Australian rock bands include The Easybeats and The Seekers. These two bands paved the way for other great Australian rock bands such as AC/DC, INXS, and Midnight Oil.
Over the years, Australian rock bands have continued to produce some of the best rock and roll music in the world. Here are five of the best Australian rock bands of all time!
AC/DC
Formed in 1973, AC/DC is one of Australia’s most successful rock bands. They have sold over 200 million records worldwide and are considered one of the best-selling bands of all time. AC/DC’s music is a mix of hard rock and blues rock, with their most popular songs including “Highway to Hell”, “Back in Black”, and “You Shook Me All Night Long”.
INXS
INXS is an Australian rock band that was formed in 1977. They achieved international success in the 1980s and 1990s with their hit albums “Kick” and “X”. Some of INXS’s most popular songs include “Need You Tonight”, “Devil Inside”, and “Suicide Blonde”.
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil is an Australian rock band that was formed in 1976. They are best known for their political and social activism, with many of their songs tackling issues such as environmentalism, Indigenous rights, and nuclear issues. Midnight Oil’s most popular songs include “Beds Are Burning”, “The Power and the Passion”, and “Blue Sky Mine”.
Cold Chisel
Cold Chisel is an Australian rock band that was formed in 1973. They are considered one of the most successful Australian rock bands of all time, with their 1980 album “East” being the highest-selling Australian album ever. Cold Chisel’s most popular songs include “Flame Trees”, “Khe Sanh”, and “Diesel and Dust”.
Hunters & Collectors
Hunters & Collectors is an Australian rock band that was formed in 1981. They are best known for their blend of pub rock and art rock, with their most popular songs including “Throw Your Arms Around Me”, “Do You See What I See”, and “When the River Runs Dry”.
There are so many great Australian rock bands out there! These are just five of the best. Do you have a favorite Australian rock band? Let us know in the comments!
Concerts online
If you’re a fan of any of these Australian rock bands, then you’re in luck! Many of them are currently touring or have plans to tour in the near future. You can check out tour dates and buy tickets on their websites or on ticketing websites.
You can also catch some of these bands performing live online. There are websites that offer live streaming of concerts so you can watch your favorite bands perform from the comfort of your own home.
So there you have it, five of the best Australian rock bands of all time! Be sure to catch them live if you can or check them out online.
