These Are the Top 10 Classic Rock Power Artists of 2025!

[@helenespaulding7562]

Regarding Dave, Michael: It’s my understanding that it’s not a “PC” thing. I think fans would be fine going to Foo Fighters concerts and would not care a bit about Dave’s infidelity. As I understand it, it was Dave’s decision to take the time to try to repair his marriage and regain the trust of his family. Having listened to copious amounts of interviews by Dave snd about Dave, as well as read his book, I truly believe he’s a really decent guy and cares deeply about his family. He f***ed up big time and I think he wants to try to repair the damage he did. I could be wrong. But I do think it’s his decision. Not a reaction to PC rubbish

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx for the specifics Helene! The article almost hinted otherwise, but I shoulda dug a bit deeper! I’m pinning your comment for the clarification. Thank you! ❤

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine oh please don’t rely on me for clarification on this, z Michael!!! Seriously. I’m speculating based on what I’ve read and heard about the man and his reputation in the industry as being a stand-up guy and a man of honesty and integrity. And not someone who would cave to any PC crap. But I do NOT have any inside scoop on this particularly sad circumstance.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

@@helenespaulding7562Actually when I read your comment I thought I had heard the same kinda thing, which is why I pinned your comment! Maybe we’ll both learn something! ❤

[@stephenosullivan9016]

Adultery aside, I have a lot of respect for Dave. He’s always paying tribute to his Rock & Roll forefathers, including hanging out with, playing with, and working with Paul McCartney. Seems like a nice guy.

[@ohsoedgy6888]

I respect him for coming out about this on his own

[@johnalello9233]

There's only one answer Sir Paul McCartney! Thank you Michael!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Abso-freakin’-lutely John! And you are more than welcome! Thanx for watching brother! ❤👌🏆

[@CalicoSilver]

I am unsure (of course) about the future of classic rock enthusiasm and influence among new generations, but not a day goes by when I am not amazed and incredibly thankful that I was fortunate enough to grow up in the '60s and '70s and experience firsthand in real time the stunning evolution of what we now call "classic rock". Music lovers our age, Michael, are the luckiest music lovers of all time. Cheers. Jeff

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Love the comments on the rock and roll hall of shame brother 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Great commentary as always. ❤❤. You're right on point.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Glad you enjoyed the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame segment Jeffery! 😂 Like I’ve said many times, and even once already in the comments tonight: ‘HAVE MOUTH, WILL TRAVEL!’❤😂👌😉

[@TannerHemmingsen]

These people will always be rock and roll legends. Nothing is going to change that

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Too true Tanner! I concur!❤

[@48musicfan]

And remember in addition to Egypt Station (2018), Paul also released McCartney III in 2020.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

And is planning to release another album this year 48! He just announced it brother! ❤👌🏆

[@christopherhahn6728]

It's interesting how we are defining success now. Back to the Egg was considered a bomb in 1979, yet it sold a million copies in the USA alone. Egypt Station is considered a great success nowadays because it broke the 100,000 mark.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Well said Bill! The definition of “success” has definitely changed brother! They are giving away #1s these days! ❤👍

[@jameswilson7084]

Stevie Nicks and Guns N' Roses are still relevant to the popular culture. That's why they're on the list. Younger people like Stevie's lyrics, voice and fashion sense. And they love Axl Rose and Slash. I agree with them being on this Top 10 list. Queen should be on the list. After that "Bohemian Rhapsody" biopic, they became as relevant to younger people as The Beatles. They could almost be #1. But, they don't make new music.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Great point regarding Queen James! Especially since they just sold their catalog for over a BILLION dollars brother! ❤

[@ohsoedgy6888]

I actually think the Use Your Illusion albums are better than Appetite For Destruction

[@helenespaulding7562]

I really gotta hand it to The Stones for putting out an album this year with new material at this point in their career. Major cajones. 😉

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

That’s EXACTLY how I like MY Stones Helene! ❤

[@helenespaulding7562]

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[@helenespaulding7562]

What’s so funny is that, even with the”artistic liberties” taken in Bohemian Rhapsody, I went in to the movie not giving a fig about Queen and came out a big fan! 😁✌️

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I think because I;ve always been as big of a Queen fan as anyone is exactly why it disappointed me Helene! But then again, I don’t care for the Beatles Red & Blue albums but my good friend Bruce Colón from B Side BECAME a Beatle fan because of them!❤

[@ohsoedgy6888]

I give this article credit for putting 90s acts as “Classic Rock” because for the past decade they have been on Classic Rock stations

[@Fuxerz]

Mike power broker today Metallica 💪. Nice video

[@stephenosullivan9016]

Who in the world comes up with these lists! 😮 I will say I’m very torn with The Stones. On one hand Hackney Diamond is a good freakin album, bringing back some of that Stones snarl attitude. On the other hand when Charlie Watts passed, I thought that should have been the end of them. All you got is 3 freakin stones left! I thought to myself “who are you guys…the freakin Eagles???” No…not that bad yet I suppose. As far as Paul…you have got to give that man all the credit in the world. He looks like he’s enjoying all he can at 82! He is everywhere! I just wish he WOULDN’T BE AT A Taylor Swift concert!! Really Paul?? I don’t care how big she is she couldn’t shine your capo! But I guess it keeps him in the spotlight. Great job as always Michael! 👍🏼

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

And he’s got a new album he’s finishing up on, one with him playing all the instruments again Stephen! But I concur with you brother, “stay away from chipmunk girl Paul!” 😂❤👌

[@stephenosullivan9016]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Excellent news 👍🏼

[@dawnofthefrank7712]

Hi Michael! Happy New Year! Personally I couldn't care less about album sales, cultural impact and all that. I grew up with The Beatles and Stones and they'll always be my favorite bands of all time so I give Paul McCartney & The Rolling Stones the #1 & #2 spots. Don't know why Guns n Roses, Stevie Nicks & The Eagles are on that list! Great video Michael!

[@helenespaulding7562]

I honestly don’t know if it’s the bands at The Sphere that are setting such high ticket prices or whether it’s The Sphere itself trying to make a profit. As I understand it, they’re still in the red because those shows are expensive as hell to put on and the facility itself cost a bucketload. It could also be Ticketmaster, who has a monopoly and as far as I’m concerned are no better than scalpers or thieves.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

The last thing I heard was that the sphere was leaking money like a sieve because of unexpected operational costs as well as paying bands unexplainable amounts of money! ❤

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine I hope they get a handle on it because it would be a travesty if it doesn’t keep operating. Literally the finest indoor music venue on the planet. I know your principles, Michael, but by gawd you should go at least once in your life.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

@@helenespaulding7562For heavens sake Helene, don’t let Kimberly hear ya say that! I’d be dragged bound and gagged to the show!😂❤

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine 165,000 speakers Michael!!! 😁

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

@@helenespaulding7562Now ya done it Helene, Kimberly’s ordering the rope!📿😉

[@adamfindlay7091]

I'm no authority. But...I'd like to see a working band get it. Not one that uses concerts as an extended duty on their lifelong vacash between the winter cottage/ exotic chateau. Back in the day, Rush played 250 concerts a year...( That was a normal yr).

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

A very BIG Amen to that Adam! ❤

[@JohannesYtterstrom]

Foo Fighters is the newest band on the list. They have been around for cirka 30 years. It is a bit sad that the new bands really don't stand a chance. How is Stevie Nicks a big impact in 2025? I don't mind her, Fleetwood Mac or her music at all but I rarely see anything about her. Meanwhile Roger Waters is constantly in the media, David Gilmour made a successful record recently and Pink Floyd is as big as ever. HOW is Stevie Nicks a bigger impact than Pink Floyd in 2025? I have no clue.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I loved her in Fleetwood Mac Johannes! And for a while I admit she had a strong solo career although I never bought her stuff but always bought Lindseys! But her star only shines with Mac, and with no Lindsey, she has been diminished in power from what I can see brother! Great points btw!😊❤👌🏆

[@xltek1]

My choice is Robin Trower, still playing strong at 79

[@stepanbandera5206]

Dolly Parton Hands Down! You DID say Rock & Roll, right? 🤷

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

LOL! I see whatcha did there Stepan! ❤😂

[@stepanbandera5206]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Love your channel Michael. Keep Rockin!

[@drmusic3641]

I agree with The Stones, McCartney, and Bruce. I'm surprised Pink Floyd wasn't on the list especially with the rave reviews of Gilmour's new album. Although I suppose Roger's politics aren't helping the bands legacy. Might we see Zeppelin get added at some point? I suppose their value will shoot up once the documentary hits next month.

[@chetthebee1322]

Here's a fact: Iron Maiden is one of the few rock bands left who can quickly sell out an arena. That's power. F... the R'nR HoF.

[@clydekimsey7503]

How about a panel that makes a distinguishment between classic rock and oldies? Another one between progressive rock and psychedelic rock,?

[@davidhapka5410]

I have to admit now that I've reached the "get off my lawn" stage of life, my musical tastes remain frozen in the sixties and seventies...some eighties, but MTV helped a lot of mediocre artists become stars. Once the nineties hit, bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana just didn't speak to me, as that was the decade of my 30's. Today's music, at least the little I have heard, seems to be nothing more than product. Disposable. Instantly forgettable. No musicians or bands anymore. Just performers and technology creating fake music...ok I'm done ranting, now turn that crap down and get off my lawn 😂😂😂

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I’ll yell at the clouds while you do so David! I didn’t care for the eighties in general save a few artists, but I dug the best of grunge, but not so much alt Rock in general!❤

[@stepanbandera5206]

100%👍

[@mjemigh3304]

You and I would get along just fine.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Im with you

[@helenespaulding7562]

Well, I gotta say, Michael, for a “dead band”, Eagles put on a helluva show at The Sphere. The fans were ecstatic. The blend of voices was marvelous. Glenn Frey’s son, Deacon, is a great addition with a beautiful voice. It keeps it “in the family”, like Jason Bonham at Celebration Day or Nick Collins drumming for his dad. Vince Gill certainly is a “non-Eagle” but his voice and guitar skills are a perfect fit. The sound was seamless. I’m really glad I saw the show.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I know, I know Helene, I am clearly in the minority regarding the Eagles, as many of you in the comments have always let me know! But seriously, I am so glad you had a wonderful time, and in the end it’s always what YOU like that counts! Never listen to old stubborn goats like me to EVER sway ya , ’cause you know, ‘Have Mouth, Will Travel’! 😂❤👌🏆

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine 😘

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

👍🌟❤

[@mjemigh3304]

They were my wife's favorite band and we had to pay those ridiculous prices to see them at least once a year. She passed away about a year ago and never learned that Henley, Walsh, and probably others were faking it up there. I'm sure she would be disappointed. I'm just angry.

[@geoff-l3v]

U2 made an impact on WEF too

[@colindeer9657]

Hi Michael. A lot of work here. Fair enough. I have my beef with the current Eagles fakery and McCartney albums have much to be desired for me. ( for many years both artistically and creatively) his best years gone. Stevie Nicks- a has been. About the only one I can agree on is the Rolling Stones even though I don’t personally like mick. ( there’s good reason why Bill left ). I don’t see the rock of ages like it used to be. I think it is dying unfortunately. Deep purple are still alive today. A fringe crowd following perhaps nowadays. Well, that’s my take, Michael. It’s a bit of a tear down of your list but I think Paul’s attraction is his show nowadays not his album sales. As dear George H often said. “ cloth ears” I saw a clip from the London show just recently. Seems he has the vocal catastrophes rounded out now ( at the end of the bloody tour ) with the band taking up the slack. Pity the rest of the world had to put up with his ego and shit crackling voice ( terrible ) . Some people see through his ego and his lack of voice now. There’s no way I would ever pay for a poor performance. Goodbye Paully ( you stink ).

[@between2guitars331]

It’s time to understand that what we call classic rock is a genre that is not limited to bands and artists who were around in the 60’s and 70’s. Anyone with any sense will understand that bands like Dirty Honey, Rival Sons, Greta Van Fleet and Goodbye June are playing classic rock to ever growing multigenerational crowds. The artists may not sell in the millions, but they are keeping the genre alive. That’s cultural impact if you ask me! BTW, I would replace GNR with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. Yeah bro, this list is a joke. Rock n rolls best days are NOT behind us. Dirty Honey may not sell out stadiums, but I don’t know of any orchestras doing it either. Rock n roll WAS pop music for many years. It’s not anymore, but that doesn’t make it any less culturally significant. On another note, the fact that Jack White and John Mayer aren’t on this list is dirt stupid too. I can’t think of any two rock artists right now doing more to keep this genre alive, and in Mayer’s case, he’s also carried the jam band genre with Dead and Company. And he’s lead the world in new guitar sales for a few years now! And Jack White………

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Three of my current favorites with Dirty Honey,, Rival Sons, & GVF 2Guitars! The band Dorothy is also keeping the faith!❤👌

[@between2guitars331]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine I think it may be time to do a show on all the new bands out there!

[@scottedwards33]

About GnR. I agree with some of your criticisms but you can’t ignore an act that sells out stadiums worldwide when they tour.

[@johnandrus3901]

I would put Deep Purple in there and also Robin Trower. Purple is still big in Europe and headline festivals there and even some in the States and they keep releasing albums. Unfortunately, they mis-managed their reunion after 1985, when they were one of the biggest bands anywhere. Maybe it is because they are still popular in Europe and don't tour here much, is the reason they're not on the list. Trower still tours and seems to draw pretty well. His history in Rock & Roll is up there with any artist. I don't care much for U2 these days and haven't for quite a while. They used to be excellent, but now, meh. Foo Fighters are good, but haven't done much lately and Dave is really kind of a boob, but it's OK, where they are. They're still more relevant than U2, these days, though. Other than Stevie and The Eagles, I have no other problems with this list, especially the Stones, Macca and Metallica. It is what it is, I guess.

[@mjemigh3304]

Eh....another pointless list.....

[@robertkirchner8857]

None.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Ultimately Robert, right you are! ❤

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video Michael have a great day also happy second week of January and also I will quit KZbin in March 2025 ❤😊

[@matthewblanchard9301]

Sir Paul is my #1 and I know this criteria is based on album and ticket sales but there's more to the culture influence than these two 'bottom line'. Yours and/or this insiders list I would agree with the top five, but the bottom end of this top ten especially Stevie Nicks is hard to take. The Eagles, pure shameful and I put that all on Don Henley, what a legacy or the lack of he's leaving the memory of this once great band(the original to me especially with the 'Desperado' album is fading 😢) Money will do that every time....💸🎸👀 But to me my bottom line is the culture influence more than album and ticket sales. And currently the only one who can't be touch not even by Sir Paul is not even a rocker. But currently culture, album and ticket sales you can't look any further(and don't cringe Michael) but you'll agree is a young lady named Taylor Swift. From her early country roots to the Pop Sensation she's become is simply mind blowing, but yes not a rocker in heart only. So I just had to add my two cents on Swifty, to me on any genre culture influence far surpasses album and ticket sales, with one exception; Led Zeppelin! Twenty Million Ticket request for a single 17,000 seat venue speaks volumes to culture influence and legacy. 🎸🎤🎸🥁

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Aw ya just hadda go and mention the ‘S’ word Mathew! I was having such a lovely morning, and now I’ll never be able to get chipmunk girl outta my head! Anybody got an Alka-Seltzer??😂😂😂👌❤

[@matthewblanchard9301]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Ooooh! ALVIN!!!🤣 Sorry to ruin your day brother, a little meditation will help.🧘

[@blanketjackson8075]

I wanna rock

[@TJR-ClassicRockCorner0124]

David Gilmour released a new album late last year and Roger Waters is lip syncing

[@williamlangan5902]

Rock and roll needs to go back to promoting the new, trying to come out with original music and go back to being fun.

[@jakepepper2279]

The Rolling Stones recorded a listenable, memorable new album, while Paul McCartney's latest few releases went into the bargain bins with Metallica's "72 Seasons." I decided to pick "72 Seasons" up cheap, and listened to it once. The new Metallica album blows. All the songs sound the same and have no definition between the tracks. I can understand why it was in the clearance bins.

[@davidkornblatt851]

Yeah Taylor Swift has no power😂😂