The most popular band the year you were born

Gabbi ShawSep 11, 2020, 22:27 IST

Bon Jovi were huge in the '80s.Paul Natkin/Getty Images

We've chosen the most popular band from every year since 1960.
This was determined by a variety of factors, including Billboard chart success, cultural impact, and Grammy nominations.
The biggest band of 2020 is none other than K-pop sensations BTS, who just had their first No. 1 song in the US.

Bands have always been a huge part of music history, whether it's rock bands, girl bands, boy bands, rap collectives, or a musical duo.

We've chosen the most popular band from every year since 1960, from the Rolling Stones to One Direction, from Boyz II Men to the 1975.

Keep scrolling to see the most popular band the year you were born.

In 1960, the Kingston Trio helped bring folk music back into the zeitgeist.

The Kingston Trio in 1960. Bettmann/Getty Images

The Highwaymen released their first No. 1 song in 1961.

The Highwaymen in 1961. GAB Archive/Redferns/Getty Images

Peter, Paul, and Mary earned two Grammys for their work in 1962.

Peter, Paul, and Mary in 1962. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

The Beach Boys released "Surfin' U.S.A." in 1963.

The Beach Boys in 1963. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

The Supremes are still the best-selling vocal group to date, and it all started in 1964.

The Supremes in 1964. CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images

The Rolling Stones' signature song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" was released in 1965.

The Rolling Stones in 1965. George Wilkes/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

The Beatles were smack in the middle of Beatlemania in 1966.

The Beatles in 1966. Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns/Getty Images

The Monkees outsold both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones in 1967.

The Monkees in 1967. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Simon & Garfunkel released two chart-topping albums in 1968.

Simon & Garfunkel. Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

The 5th Dimension had the top-selling song of 1969.

The 5th Dimension in 1969. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Crosby, Stills & Nash released their second album in 1970, which has been called one of the best of all time.

Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1970. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Led Zeppelin's all-time most popular song, "Stairway to Heaven," was released in 1971.

Led Zeppelin. Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Chicago finally broke through to mainstream success in 1972.

Chicago in 1972. Chris Walter/WireImage/Getty Images

In 1973, the Allman Brothers Band dealt with personal tragedies as they released their most successful album.

The Allman Brothers Band in 1973. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

ABBA took home the Eurovision trophy in 1974, beginning a career of worldwide success.

ABBA in 1974. Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Queen's signature song "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released in 1975.

Queen in 1975. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Paul McCartney & Wings had the No. 1 song of 1976.

Paul McCartney & Wings. Michael Putland/Getty Images

In 1977, Fleetwood Mac released "Rumours," the most iconic break-up album of all time.

Fleetwood Mac in 1977. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

The Eagles took home two Grammys in 1978.

Eagles in 1978. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Pink Floyd dropped their second sprawling concept album, "The Wall," in 1979.

Pink Floyd in 1979. Pete Still/Redferns/Getty Images

The Clash brought their British punk sound to the rest of the world in 1980.

The Clash in 1980. Lisa Haun/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

REO Speedwagon was named the first Billboard Artist of the Year in 1981.

REO Speedwagon in 1981. Paul Natkin/Getty Images

The Go-Go's became the first female rock band to the top Billboard 200 in 1982.

The Go-Go's in 1985. George Rose/Getty Images

The Police received five Grammy nominations for their 1983 album "Synchronicity."

The Police in 1983. Showtime/Courtesy of Getty Images

Van Halen earned their one and only No. 1 song in 1984.

Van Halen in 1984. Larry Busacca/WireImage/Getty Images

Huey Lewis and the News were nominated for an Oscar in 1985.

Huey Lewis and the News in 1985. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Boston made their highly successful comeback in 1986.

Boston in 1986. Ron Pownall/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

In 1987, Bon Jovi was named the Artist of the Year by Billboard.

Bon Jovi in 1987. Paul Natkin/Getty Images

U2's "The Joshua Tree" won the Grammy for best album in 1988.

U2 in 1988. Ebet Roberts/Getty Images

The boy band rose to the top in 1989 with New Kids on the Block.

New Kids on the Block in 1989. Michel Linssen/Redferns/Getty Images

In 1990, The Black Crowes made a huge splash in the rock world.

The Black Crowes. Michel Linssen/Redferns/Getty Images

Nirvana's career skyrocketed in 1991.

Nirvana in 1991. Paul Bergen/Redferns/Getty Images

Boyz II Men had a record-breaking year in 1992.

Boyz II Men in 1992. Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

The rap world was forever changed when Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album in 1993.

Wu-Tang Clan in 1993. Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Music was defined by Ace of Base's mega-success in 1994.

Ace of Base in 1994. Mick Hutson/Redferns/Getty Images

TLC was nominated for six Grammys for their 1995 album "CrazySexyCool."

TLC in 1995. Tim Roney/Getty Images

Hip-hop continued its dominance with the success of the Fugees in 1996.

The Fugees in 1996. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

The Spice Girls released two albums in two years, the second being 1997's "Spiceworld."

The Spice Girls in 1997. John Ferguson/Mirrorpix/Getty Images

Radiohead's most famous album, "OK Computer," was released in 1998.

Radiohead in 1997. im Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Right before the new millennium, the Backstreet Boys took over the world in 1999.

The Backstreet Boys in 1999. Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect/Getty Images

To start off the 21st century, Destiny's Child was named Billboard's Artist of the Year.

Destiny's Child in 2000. Dave Hogan/Getty Images

Linkin Park's 2001 album, "Hybrid Theory," has been certified 11x platinum.

Linkin Park in 2001. Mick Hutson/Redferns/Getty Images

The Foo Fighters' 2002 album, "One by One," won the Grammy for Best Rock Album.

Foo Fighters. Gie Knaeps/Getty Images

In 2003, Evanescence dropped "Bring Me to Life," which lives on to this day as a meme.

Evanescence in 2003. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images

Green Day's smash hit "American Idiot" was released in 2004.

Green Day in 2004. Frank Micelotta/Fox/Getty Images

Coldplay was easily the biggest band in the world in 2005.

Coldplay in 2005. Dave Hogan/Getty Images

Nickelback was the highest-selling band of 2006.

Nickelback in 2006. George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images

In 2007, a year after his stint on "American Idol," Chris Daughtry and his band, Daughtry, released their debut album.

Daughtry in 2007. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

The Jonas Brothers were at the top of the world in 2008.

The Jonas Brothers in 2008. Scott Gries/Getty Images

In 2009, the Black Eyed Peas were the top-selling group.

The Black Eyed Peas in 2009. Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images

Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) had their first big song in 2010.

Lady A in 2010. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Arcade Fire took home the Album of the Year at the 2011 Grammys.

Arcade Fire in 2011. Ian Gavan/Getty Images

Maroon 5's 2012 song "Payphone" was inescapable that year.

Maroon 5 in 2012. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Imagine Dragons had one of the biggest years of their career in 2013.

Imagine Dragons in 2013. Jeff Fusco/Getty Images

One Direction led another British Invasion in 2014.

One Direction in 2014. Mark Metcalfe/WireImage/Getty Images

Alabama Shakes had their first No. 1 album in 2015.

Alabama Shakes in 2015. Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage/Getty Images

Twenty One Pilots' reign continued well into 2016.

Twenty One Pilots in 2016. Kevin Mazur/AMA2016/WireImage/Getty Images

Cage the Elephant took home their first Grammy in 2017.

Cage the Elephant in 2017. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Greta Van Fleet brought a more traditional sound back to rock in 2018.

Greta Van Fleet in 2018. Gary Gershoff/Getty Images

In 2019, The 1975 received their first Grammy nomination.

The 1975 in 2019. Jerod Harris/Getty Images for KROQ

BTS is easily the biggest band in the world in 2020.

BTS in 2020. Cindy Ord/WireImage/Getty Images

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