Top Rock Songs

You know. It’s only rock ‘n roll. But you like it. And so do a ton of other people. Thing is, what was once the most powerful part of the music industry seems to have faded of late, so it can be easy to forget for a spell just how awesome rock songs are. Instead, you may have the latest hip-hop beat stuck in your head or the latest indie lyric from a new TV commercial. But fear not, rock fans: the top 10 rock songs of any given day can make their way around pop culture, too. And the most classic of rock songs will always possess their ability to bring a fan – or a whole culture – back to another time. Try imagining Forrest Gump without its soundtrack, full of two generations worth of classic rock songs.

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Much has been said about the evolution of the “Rock Star” and the kind of music itself. What happened to rock music radio? Why does it seem like more rock ‘n roll-type records get playing time on the country music scene, of all places? Well, these perceptions might have some merit, but there is still a strong – and perhaps growing – base of rock music fans to be had. Check out the latest Billboard Rock Charts in a given week, and you’re likely to find something you like and have heard elsewhere. The current No. 1 song – “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons – can be found in an NHL campaign, on a movie trailer for The Host, and in a video game commercial for Assassin’s Creed III. Rock music was everywhere for a long time, and it’s likely to make its comeback from anywhere.

Top 10 Rock Songs

Chart Number Song Artist
1 Radioactive Imagine Dragons
2 Carry On fun.
3 Ho Hey The Lumineers
4 I Will Wait Mumford & Sons
5 (Light Em Up) Fall Out Boy
6 It’s Time Imagine Dragons
7 Little Talks Of Monsters and Men
8 Sail AWOLNATION
9 Madness Muse
10 Home Phillip Phillips

Imagine Dragons is the only band with two songs currently on the Top 10 Rock Songs list, and fun. has been a consistent force for a couple of years and featured their latest hit at The Grammys. Here are links to tickets for their shows.

Imagine Dragons Tickets

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Top 10 Rock Songs of All Time

Chart Number Song Artist
1 Stairway to Heaven Led Zepplin
2 Bohemian Rhapsody Queen
3 Paint It Black Rolling Stones
4 You Shook Me All Night Long AC/DC
5 Hotel California The Eagles
6 Barracuda Heart
7 Hey Jude The Beatles
8 Baby O’Riley The Who
9 Smoke on the Water Deep Purple
10 Carry on Wayward Son Kansas

Well, here’s a heated debate just waiting to happen. If you have to list the Top 10 Rock Songs of All Time, what would you say? If you disagree strongly with this list (and many of you will), leave your own suggestions in the comments! And, yes… The Rolling Stones are still touring, folks.

The Rolling Stones Concert Tickets

Top Classic Rock Songs

There have been plenty of great bands over the year, but chances are many people you meet will either call The Rolling Stones or The Beatles their favorite all time rock band. Here are a couple of videos to simply enjoy their greatness.

The Beatles – Twist n Shout

The Rolling Stones – Wild Horses