Back in the day there were many rock bands trying to reach the spotlight, rock culture was at an all time high and everyone wanted to be a part of the movement that would continue to thrive for generations.
But the harsh reality is that most bands that do manage to reach that spotlight, can’t quite keep it shining bright for longs. These artists once dominated the airwaves and then they drifted out of the radio.
They are the rock bands that were so good, they’re worth rediscovering, listen to their songs once again and relive those moments when they were louder and bigger than the universe.
1
Atomic Rooster
Hard rock band driven by creativity, their limited exposure kept them from getting bigger.
2
Dokken
Metal players who had a big moment in MTV, the collapse of glam-metal brought them down.
3
Kansas
True prog storytellers with a very niche audience that stopped them from getting full power.
4
Men At Work
A pop-rock phenomenon but their lifecycle was short.
5
REO Speedwagon
A big band that changed the radio game, they were gradually displaced as the market cooled.
6
Roxy Music
They blended glam and pop and had massive influence, surprisingly in modern times they're not played.
7
Supertramp
Art-pop innovators that shrank significantly after their peak.
8
Foreigner
Global hitmakers but their visibility is completely reduced now.
9
Hootie & The Blowfish
They broke records in the 90s but after changing genres their fame fade.
10
Heart
Dynamic rock band with a strong legacy but now mostly known as a Guitar Hero band.
11
Huey Lewis & The News
They dominated the charts in the 80s but lost traction through the years.
12
The Doobie Brothers
They were specialists in the rock-soul mix but when they're talked about now it doesn't reflect their depth.
13
Toto
They're extremely relevant in pop culture but now mostly known as a meme.
14
Winger
Very good players who were unfairly judged in the 90s, now not very well remembered.
15
Styx
Pioneers of rock who were overshadows as tastes changed to heavier music.
