These 33 songs have been performed at least 2,000 times by some of the most prominent names in rock and metal.
Let that sink in for a moment. There are at least 33 songs out there that have been played live more than 2,000 times, and fans keep returning for more.
Additionally, only nine different rock and metal acts account for these 33 songs.
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This indicates that a band not only needs to be around for a long time but also must perform a significant number of shows on a somewhat annual basis.
A band like The Rolling Stones, for example, has almost become a punchline for how many years they’ve been performing live. At the same time, The Stones rarely play shows in consecutive years.
Not a single Rolling Stones song has been played more than 2,000 times.
Bands like KISS and Def Leppard certainly deserve recognition, not only for their relentless touring over the years but also for their ability to entertain while continuously revisiting their hits.
There’s also at least one name on the list that has had two songs appear on his setlist more than 3,000 times each. These two songs have already been played a combined 100 times just in the past year.
Here is what we compiled using statistics from Setlist.fm.
33 Songs Legendary Rock and Metal Bands Have Played Live More Than 2,000 Times
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NOT INCLUDED: The definition of rock is incredibly broad today and, in this list, we’ve chosen not to include pop/rock acts such as Imagine Dragons, Maroon 5, Twenty One Pilots, 5 Seconds of Summer, Coldplay, Goo Goo Dolls, Gym Class Heroes, and Train.
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