With research help from AI, we've pulled together the groups that didn't just make great music—they changed the game entirely.

Bands not solo acts; debut album released before 1980 (about when the classic rock radio format began); three or more studio ...

He added later, “We’re probably one of the most misunderstood bands in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. That sounds like a wrestling statement, but it’s fairly accurate.” Although loving ...