Credit: Neil Zlozower
Have you Googled Van Halen lately? You’re not alone. Van Halen is the most searched-for classic rock band in five U.S. states, according to recent data study.
The life insurance company Sell Easy analyzed Google Trends search data of 70 iconic rock bands at their peak pre-1990 to determine the most popular classic rock band in every state.
“When discussing the who’s who of classic rock bands in the U.S., a couple of names stand above the rest,” Sell Easy stated in the article. “Van Halen claims the title of best classic rock band in five states with their explosive sound and virtuosic guitar playing. Their high-octane performances and catchy tunes have resonated with fans from coast to coast, as they’re the most popular classic rock band in Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.”
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Guns ‘N Roses was also #1 in five states. They finished at the top in Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Virginia, and West Virginia. ZZ Top (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas) and Queen (Florida, Idaho, Maine, and Maryland) followed with top rankings in four states each.