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Top 10 Greatest Rock Bands of All Time
Rock's greatest bands didn't just sell records — they rewired popular culture, invented new sounds, and inspired entire genres. These 10 bands collectively sold over 2.3 billion albums, won 87 Grammy Awards, and built fanbases spanning six decades. From the Beatles' 1963 British Invasion to Metallica's 35 million-selling Black Album, they define the limits of what rock can achieve.
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