39. Coldplay
Many may remember the British rock band Coldplay from their early days in the late 90s. Even then, it was clear that they would develop into the most successful band of the 2000s. They made their international breakthrough with the album “Parachutes”. From then on, things continued to go uphill and they landed many more hits. Even their reputation for being “hipsters” did nothing to dampen their success.
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So far, every studio album released by the band has reached number one in the British music charts. Almost as important as their success is the fact that Coldplay also use their fame for social commitment and are actively involved in social projects.
38. Def Leppard
In the 1980s, heavy metal music experienced a strong upswing. There is no doubt that Def Leppard helped shape this period. They have two RIAA diamond-certified albums and have earned the title of one of the best-selling bands. We’ll tell you this much: it’s not just because of their trendy band name and even trendier mullet hairstyles.
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Even though Def Leppard was right on trend when it came to hair. While the band was still working on their third album, this hairstyle was already a hit. Rick Allen, the band’s drummer, had to have an arm amputated after a traffic accident. Instead of parting ways with him, the band stood behind Rick and he still plays on a drum kit specially developed for him.
