10 Bands That Hit it Big Before Anyone Knew Their Names
Many bands achieved worldwide fame before the general public even knew who they were. These groups, emerging in garages or small clubs, managed to create songs that became instant hits and surprised everyone with their success.
Bands like Coldplay achieved popularity with their melodic style, Linkin Park combined rock and rap in an innovative way, while OutKast emerged with a unique style of hip-hop.
Meanwhile, Green Day, with their irreverent lyrics, won over audiences with the power of their songs. Other groups stood out for their talent and memorable songs that led them to worldwide fame.
The Lumineers
The group jumped with their hit Ho Hey from the indie scene to international charts in a short time.
The Black Keys
The band quickly gained fame with their hits Tighten Up and ‘Howlin’ for You.
Paramore
The band rose to fame with their pop punk songs, especially with their hit Misery Business.
Outkast
The American Southern rap duo achieved success with their second album, ATLiens.
Muse
With an epic sound and the success of their album Origin of Symmetry, the band shot to fame.
Kings of Leon
After the success of the song Sex on Fire, the band went from being virtually unknown to rising to fame.
Green Day
Their third album, Dookie, released in 1994, made them an iconic punk rock band.
Florence + The Machine
Their unique vocal style led them to global success with little prior promotion. Their song Cosmic Love is one of their biggest hits.
Coldplay
With the success of Yellow, the band quickly became an international phenomenon.
Bastille
The hit Pompeii made them known worldwide.
