Most Talented Punk Rock Bands
To those who are blowing up the Ramones section (note that I do love the Ramones) but punk rock is not one entity, it has variance just like any genre of music. Some are more hardcore punk, some are surfer punk, some are more slow-tempo and melodic... Punk is not a sound in every case, it's a way of life & it's a message. That being said... This isn't a list ranking the BEST PUNK ROCK BANDS... It's just the MOST TALENTED... Listen to the progression of every Green Day record compared to the Ramones... Green Day wins this one, no contest.
P.S. my Chemical Romance, Simple Plan, & Sum 41 should definitely not be in the top 5. My Chemical Romance isn't exactly punk, they have punk influences and are an extremely talented group but they often delve much more into alternative rock. Simple Plan is closer to being pop and Sum 41 has a lot to prove with the other groups on the list such as The Ramones, The Offspring, etc.
Hands down amazing! Billie Joe has a voice that is amazing even live! Most bands can't pull off performing live, but they are amazing live. To add onto the person who gave credit to Mike for this bass riff on "Longview" from the album Dookie, it's catchy and cool and he's very talented. All of them are talented. Even Jason White, their second guitarist. I am a drummer and Tre Cool is definitely amazing and flawless. (; The messages they put out in their music is purposeful and not some BS. Long live Green Day!
This band is literally one of the best. And most of all the most talented. Tre Cool's drumming is perfect, his drum solo in Jesus of Suburbia is just amazing. Mike Dirnt's style and technique of playing the bass, is awesome. And Billie Joe. He is the best frontman, guitarist. They show more than amazing and awesome. This band is the best and if you say they suck, why don't you go and listen to American Idiot and Dookie, let's see if it will change your mind
Amazing band! Not fake, incredible live. Billie Joe Armstrong is the best vocalist I have ever heard. In ny opinion best band in the world. Strong band kept together and had faith even when Billie was in rehab. Keep a crowd entertained and interact with them.
GREEN DAY IS SUCKY. I just want to kill myself. WAIT! I have a conspiracy theory. What if everyone who likes green day is just a robot engineered by a scientist which was threatened so he would make the robots
From the list offered here and the voting... Not many understand what punk rock really is... How sad...
I stg if I see Green Day at the top of another punk section, I'm gonna jump off a bridge
They created punk-rock music... They are the kings of punk so they should be first!
While I like both bands, steve jones had more talent in his little finger than the ramones had in their entire career. and all the pop-punk on the list is just hilarious
REALLY underrated for their music talent. They had more creativity and power in their music thus making them the kings of punk rock.
Boi... why are they on this list. Sid Vicious didn't even know how to play his own Instrument
My Chemical Romance is great, but they are not punk.
These guys deserve their spot if not better. If The Offspring is not punk, than no band qualifies. Take these songs of theirs for a listen (these are in no particular order): 1)The Kids Aren't Alright 2) Dividing By Zero/Slim Pickens Does the Right Thing, and Rides the Bomb to Hell 3) Self Esteem 4) Pretty Fly 5) Half-Truism 6) You're Gonna Go Far Kid 7) Dirty Magic 8) Want You Bad 9) Original Prankster 10) Come Out and Play
Sad thing is despite them being pop-punk they're a lot better than most of the fueled by ramen junk infesting this list.
The offspring is an amazing band with a wide variety of sounds in their music, they should be higher on this list
Dexter is the greatest punk songwriter ever!
How is the clash not at number one! In what sad world is Green Day punk. My chemical romance is crap compared to the clash, ramones and the sex pistols. Those who are voting either don't know what punk is or are twelve year olds who like to think they know punk when in reality they like modern rock bands.
I agree with the opinions. I don't know what punk is but those emo bands (simple plan, green day, sum 41, blink-182, my chemical romance) are what people listen to when they're in middle school and high school. Once you're not in your teens anymore, they become kinda boring.
I am 12 and all I listen to is 70's punk and new wave bands such as the Clash, Generation X, the Adverts, the Sex Pistols and the Stranglers. I love how the Clash experimented with styles such as reggae.
Sad, I suppose no one knows what punk is, nor what talent is for that matter. what a shame. "democracy don't work in mental institutions". So setting up the list based on vote was a stupid idea when we're letting 12 year olds cast a vote with just as much weight as those who are avid punk listeners.
Seems to me that this list doesn't understand the meaning of punk music. The crap bands ( that aren't even punk ) are ranked higher than the real punk bands. How can Dead Kennedys be ranked so low? Too many teen kids without knowledge are voting on this list.
Easily the most talented. And easily my favorite punk rock band
It is injustice that I am just putting these guys on. They are extremelly talented. What is wrong with you people.
21!, why is this down here!
Sum41 have great songs/lyrics with meaning, great tunes with amazing energy. So much talent so under rated. They know how to make great punk music and how to get the crowd going. Awesome on stage and every song is amazing! True talent! Also every song/tune is different and unique.
Ramones riffs are simple the bass lines are just the same thing the drums are just high hat and snare the singing sucks not to hurt anyone's feelings but Ramones are overrated and simple
Not my favorite punk rock band, not the best punk band, but dammit if these guys don’t have talent. My personal favorites include: With me, fat lip, in Too deep, the hell song, still waiting, walking disaster. Everyone in the band is exceptionally talented
Joe principe is a talented base player, Zach Blair is a great guitarist and Tim Mcilrath is just an amazing singer, but still not #1. How does that happen
A punk band that not only had great music but a singer with a great voice like Tim M'f Mcilrath is damn hard to find but these guys nail it. A consistent yet ever changing sound that screams for change throws this ban way ahead of any contenders.
#1 and any conversations about it can't exist.
Just hear their music and you will get it
Travis Barker's drumming is beyond incredible to me. I understand that many think he's overrated, but if you like punk rock, you'd think he's an exceptional talent. Mark Hoppus is a great vocalist, and a very good bassist. Last, but certainly not least, Tom Delonge. He's definitely a good enough guitarist, but his vocals are what define blink-182. With that being said, if you like their style, they're the best band ever. If you don't like their style, don't even bother.
I love blink-182 and TONS of other punk rock bands like pierce the veil, papa roach, the ramones, sleeping with sirens, and so many other bands I can't even count them haha! All of the other people except for most of my friends at my school (I'm 13) like that auto tune crap! I guess I was just born in the wrong generation...
Travis barker s drumming is just way too amazing! This band has a great chemistry they started playing music together since college their side project shows how talented they are! Long live blink!
There are no words to describe how amazing they are! I am in love with them! They sound beyond amazing! Brendon Urie has the best voice EVER! And Ryan Ross wrote the best song lyrics ever on their first album (my favorite) "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out". Well, without Ryan they still write amazing songs, and I am thrilled to say that they are releasing a 4th album in 2013, but no date has been set yet!
They have such a unique style, and sound! You can't find anything like them in any other band, and I can't get enough of them! They are so amazing that their very first album (my favorite one) was an amazing success! Each song tells an amazing story, and the poet/ lyricist hides behind the guitar. Despite losing half of their members, they pulled through and produced more albums, still amazing! They will never be forgotten or broken! I <3 P! ATD
They are definitely the mist unique band on this list. They are very elaborate and theatrical, and with this big production happening on stage, they still sound amazing. Lastly, the lyrics are true art, for they actually mean something, and tell a story. Panic! At the Disco should stay amazing!
Terrible band with wrong genre classification.
Bunkface is the most talented punk rock band from Malaysia.
The best in Malaysia for sure, and probably the best in Asia!
Bunkface is a one of the punk rock band from Malaysia.
They are awesome! Full stop!
Simple plan is the best
I love their style.
Best punk band ever
Love them so much
The stooges and the clash should be near the front, I'v never considered Green Day or blink 182 punk, more pop
Their music and vocals penetrates through your body just amazing.
And their live performances are flawless and so much of fun...
( As seen in Vans Warped Tour 2013 )
I mean I have never seen any band so good live...
I'm just getting into All Time Low, and Alex's vocals are always beautiful in any song, or live performance. I love listening to All Time Low!
One of the best punk bands I've EVER HEARD! Come on, you can't hate on these guys! Listen to dear maria count me in.
This list is called most talented PUNK rock bands
Nofx is by far the most talented punk rock band. Great bass line. Technical guitar solos. They also add in horns accordions etc. And make it work. They have great variety in songs by incorporating different styles ( rock, ska, Latin, punk) and moods.( funny, sad, political). Lyrics are very well written and meaningful.
They're definitely more talented than your average punk band.
One of the only punk rockers on this list
My Chemical Romance is one of my favorite bands (probably my favorite) along with Green Day, which is in 1st place. GD deserve that first spot but in my opinion, My Chemical Romance is more talented than most of the bands up there. 9th is good, but they're more talented than that. Like come on, the guitars are amazing and Gerard's vocals are mind-blowing
They change peoples lives and make amazing music. They help their fans through their own expieriences because each of them have gone through everything we have. Love them.
I love green day and all time low but my chemical romance are my idols they are so talented and great live and I am so devastated that they split up.
This is PUNK. Bands like Green Day, blink 182 and Sum 41 are POP PUNK. I hate it when all the emo screamo hipsters block out the real punk bands. It's like smothering out the sun with their faeces. Let the Ramones, the sex pistols, dead kennedys and Iggy pop shine through. I'm putting my vote with the misfits because I love Danzigs vocals and lyrics and the riffs that they write. Make another list for pop punk bands and get outta here!
The third best Band ever.
Anti flag is way better
From everything to emotion, to storytelling, to social activism, their lyrics are exceptional. They are able to be catchy without being pop. More unique and punk than most of the bands above them.
Honestly? Billy talent is brilliant. I would know especially being a guitar player that their songs are very advanced and technical and are very difficult to preform
I think their songs are much better than Green Day's or some other band's songs. I just love all their songs!
Please get these guys to #1
When I think of my favorite bands of any genre, I think of Streetlight Manifesto, The Rolling Stones, Bad religion and Jimi Hendrix in that order. If that doesn't speak for the talent of this legendary punk band I don't know what does.
Though guitar may not be the strongest points, lyrics and drumming makes this band one of the greatest punk bands of all time. Power Pop bands should be disqualified.
Bad religion should be number 1 or damn close. This list is mind baffling
There is something to say about Streetlight, in regaurds to their writing, song complexity and the musicianship that goes into their songs that you do not find in bands of this genre. They are a niche band, but are so good that they should have broken the veil of mainstream success.
Greatest punk band every. Has the speed and anger that defines punk, the intricate and complex musician work of an orchestra or jazz group, and lyrical ingenuity that rivals that of bad religion, bob Dylan and the Beatles.
Greatest ska punk band of all time. Hopefully the fourth wave of ska will come soon.
Easily the most talented band of the 2000's. Likely the greatest band ever formed.
So much talent in this band. It's not even close.
This band should be in the top 5
This list makes me depressed
The greatest to ever exist.
Paramore should be number 2 and good band forever
The hell?! Paramore on 22nd rank?! This list ain't real.
I like paramore but I don't think they're punk
WHAT?! Paramore on 22?! Don't believe you guys...