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What was the best rock band of the 1940s?

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There was no such thing as a rock band in the 1940's. There were "Rock 'n' Roll" bands in the 1950's, but the term "Rock Band" did not exist until the mid to late 1960's. read more

Even the greatest rock 'n' roll group of all time, the Beatles, were not called a "Rock Band" until some time after their famous 1963 appearance on American TV. In the '40s, crooners were popular. Bing Crosby was a big star and Frank Sinatra too. read more

100 Greatest "Roots of Rock" Songs of the 1940s Criteria: These songs were selected and ranked based on their influence and importance in leading to the emergence of rock 'n' roll as a genre unto itself, and also on each song's initial popularity, lasting popularity and impact. read more

The question was about the best rock groups, not the most popular. so, listing pop groups like the Beatles, who did some rock and were popularized by mainstream media as a rock group, is misleading. And 'best', when applied to an art form such as music, is highly subjective. read more

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