The Biggest British Rock Artists and Bands of All Time

Queen performing at Live Aid, 1985. Photo by Alan Davidson/REX/Shutterstock (7531429a)

We can freely say that Great Britain has given the world some of the greatest musicians of all times and by analogy some of one of the best pieces of music ever.

Today, the British music scene remains in the top most influential ones that have been shaping and tracing the global music trends since the middle of the 20th century. Being the background of some true one-of-a-kind musicians, it is only normal that Britain has made an enormous contribution to the music world by being the place were some of the most iconic rock bands and rock artists ever envisioned and created their masterpieces.

In a way, the Brits were always ahead of their competition worldwide because they gave a new, fresh perspective to the rock scene which eventually became the norm we know today.

Although there are many British artists that have left a significant mark in the world of rock, we compiled the ultimate top ten list of the greatest and most influential rock artists and bands that came from Great Britain and took us by storm.

10. Oasis

9. Eric Clapton

8. Black Sabbath

7. The Who

6. David Bowie

5. Queen

4. The Rolling Stones

3. Led Zeppelin

2. Pink Floyd

1. The Beatles