A Study Ranked the Top 10 ‘Ultimate Dad Rock Bands’

You say DAD ROCK like it’s a bad thing!

Although if you’re easily triggered by feeling old based on music, then proceed with caution on this one.

A study from Merchoid asked 3,000 people all across the country the question, “Which band truly epitomizes dad rock today?” and the responses were all over the place. A few classic bands made the list, and a couple bands that might make you feel old.

Here are the Top 10 ‘Dad Rock’ Bands:

1. Nickelback (26%)
2. Van Halen (12%) tie
3. Blink-182 (12%) tie
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers (10%)
5. Nirvana (10%)
6. Linkin Park (8%)
7. Guns N’ Roses (8%)
8. Coldplay (6%)
9. Bon Jovi (6%)
10. Limp Bizkit (2%)

According to the study, Nickelback is the ultimate Dad Rock band, although Tennessee thinks Bon Jovi is. See the map below, and read more from Merchoid HERE.