25 Bands That Are Still Together Decades Later

It’s amazing to realize that there are more than 25 bands that are still together after so many years of performing together. Many have had lineup changes and breaks, but they’re still around.

U2

It’s kind of rare to see a band remain this strong and this unified over so many years. But they’ve been a popular mainstay in the music industry for a long time.

Metallica

As one of the most classic bands on this list, they still manage to entertain their fans. But some folks are starting to wonder for how long.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

This band came on the scene with an interesting song that catapulted them to stardom. Now it’s obvious they’re getting kind of old, but they can still rock.

New Order

England took on the rock and roll genre and did their own thing with it. New Order has been around since the 80s, which shows their staying power.

Pixies

There’s been changes in the band, that’s obvious, but they’re still around and they’re still fun to listen to. Not only that, but if they stick around for a little longer they might help to inspire others.

The Zombies

As I’ve said, England took hold of the genre and did something great with it. Some of the songs from this band are still highly prized by fans.

The Beach Boys

Plenty of people still listen to these songs. They’re an iconic band that still entertains their fans.

The Rolling Stones

Many quip about how Keith Richard is still around, but be thankful he is. This band has inspired a lot of others in their time and continues to do so.

Kool and The Gang

When bands who helped to create the evolution of an era are still able to perform, it gives hope to a lot of people. They’re not the same band they once were, but it’s still nice to see that they have longevity.

Blondie

So many bands from the past decades are iconic as hell. Plus, some of their songs are still used today in various movies and TV shows.

Iron Maiden

You do need to actually like heavy metal to enjoy this band. But still, their staying power is amazing.

The B-52s

It’s been stated that they might soon hang up their touring boots. But after being so entertaining for so long, they deserve a rest.

The Human League

It does help to be a fan of synth-pop, but it’s not for everyone. Still, the fact that they’re still around is intriguing.

Def Leppard

I remember listening to these guys as I was growing up, and they’re still fun to listen to today. Of course, some of their older songs are still fun to hear.

Soft Cell

You do need to realize that sticking together for so long is something special. It means that they’re not just bandmates, they’re good friends who like what they do.

Madness

Ska was interesting when it came in, but it wasn’t for everyone. The fact that it still exists and this band is still around is interesting to see.

The Steve Miller Band

A lot of bands came together in the 60s or later, and the fact that they’re together now is impressive. The changes that have occurred are natural, but sticking around makes it clear they like what they do.

Green Day

Who else thought Green Day was a little odd when they came on the scene? They’re still a little odd, but people love it.

Evanescence

There’s been a huge overhaul of this band, but Amy Lee, the core member, is still enough when she’s backed by skilled musicians. Yes, they are my favorite band, but all in all, they’re still awesome.

System of a Down

The sound of this band was odd when they came in and it still is. But it’s a good odd, which is cool.

Eagles

Very often the classics don’t just go away, thank goodness. That means there’s more time to enjoy them.

The Who

Besides starting several interesting conversations with the band name, this group is great because they’ve contributed so much. Iconic songs are a dime a dozen, but still, seeing new generations pick them up and enjoy them is great.

The Cure

Some people criticized this band heavily back in the day. But they’re still here, so it proves that critics don’t know everything.

Cake

Having seen this band in concert I can honestly say that they’re an odd bunch. But apart from mic issues, they were fun to watch.

Everclear

This is another band that’s taken a bit of flak over the years. But they’ve kept doing their thing.