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The Undertones
The Undertones: Northern Irish punk/new wave band from Derry (formed mid-1970s), famous for "Teenage Kicks" (1978, Good Vibrations/Sire), four albums 1979-1983, split, then reformed 1999 with Paul McLoone replacing Feargal Sharkey.
The Used
The Used: American post-hardcore/emo band formed in 2000 in Orem, Utah, fronted by Bert McCracken with founding bassist Jeph Howard; known for the 2002 self-titled debut, In Love and Death (No. 6 Billboard 200), and a 2025 three-nights-per-city 25th anniversary tour.
The Vaccines
Formed in London in 2010, The Vaccines are an English indie rock band recognized for infectious hooks and melodic guitar songs; their 2011 debut was 2011's biggest-selling UK debut.
The Vamps (British band)
The Vamps are a British pop-rock band formed in 2012 (Brad Simpson, James McVey, Connor Ball, Tristan Evans), known for "Can We Dance" and UK Number 1 albums Night & Day and Cherry Blossom.
The Vandals
The Vandals are an American punk rock band formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California, a Southern California skate and pop punk band known for satirical humor, the 1982 Peace Thru Vandalism EP, Kung Fu Records, and the 1998 album Hitler Bad, Vandals Good.
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground, American rock band formed in New York in December 1965 by Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, and Maureen Tucker, managed by Andy Warhol; debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) flopped commercially but became a foundational influence on punk, glam, and alternative rock.
The Ventures
The Ventures, American instrumental rock band formed 1958 in Tacoma, Washington, by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle; known for "Walk, Don't Run" and "Hawaii Five-O," 110 million records sold, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2008.
The Veronicas
The Veronicas are an Australian pop rock duo of identical twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso from Brisbane, known for The Secret Life Of..., Hook Me Up, "Untouched", and three ARIA number-one singles.
The Verve
The Verve: English rock band from Wigan (formed 1989/1990) led by Richard Ashcroft and Nick McCabe; albums A Storm in Heaven, A Northern Soul, Urban Hymns (1997, UK No 1) and Forth; known for Bitter Sweet Symphony and its 2019 rights reversion.
The Verve Pipe
The Verve Pipe is an American alternative rock band formed in 1992 in East Lansing, Michigan, known for "The Freshmen" (No. 5 Hot 100, 1997) and the platinum album Villains; unrelated to the British band The Verve.
The Vines (band)
The Vines are an Australian garage rock band formed in Sydney in 1994 as Rishikesh, led by Craig Nicholls. Their 2002 debut Highly Evolved sold over 1.5 million copies; seven studio albums followed through 2018.
The Voidz
The Voidz are Julian Casablancas' American experimental rock band, formerly billed as Julian Casablancas + the Voidz, formed from his solo touring band. Albums: Tyranny (2014), Virtue (2018), Like All Before You (2024), plus the 2025 EP MęĞż øF rÅm.
The Waitresses
The Waitresses: American new wave band formed 1978 in Akron, Ohio, led by Chris Butler with singer Patty Donahue, disbanded 1984. Known for "I Know What Boys Like", the "Square Pegs" theme, and the Christmas staple "Christmas Wrapping".
The Walker Brothers
The Walker Brothers were an American pop trio (Scott Engel, John Maus, Gary Leeds, none related) formed in Los Angeles in 1964 who found fame in Britain, with UK No. 1s "Make It Easy On Yourself" and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore".
The Walkmen
The Walkmen: American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2000 by Leithauser, Maroon, Martin, Barrick, and Bauer, ex-Jonathan Fire*Eater and the Recoys; known for Bows + Arrows, "The Rat", Lisbon, Heaven, 2013 hiatus, and 2023 Revenge Tour reunion.
The Wallflowers
The Wallflowers (ザ・ウォールフラワーズ) are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1991, fronted by Jakob Dylan. Their 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse sold 4.2 million US copies and won two Grammys for "One Headlight"; latest album Exit Wounds (2021).
The Wanted
The Wanted: British-Irish boy band formed in London in 2009 (Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes); two UK number-one singles (All Time Low, Glad You Came), 10 UK Top 10 singles, 2014 hiatus, 2021 reunion, Parker died 2022, The Wanted 2.0 duo since 2024.
The War and Treaty
The War and Treaty: Nashville husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount Trotter (formed 2014, formerly Trotter & Blount), blending country, soul, gospel, and R&B; Grammy-nominated for "Blank Page," Americana Duo/Group of the Year 2022.
The War on Drugs (band)
The War on Drugs: American rock band formed 2005 in Philadelphia by Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile; heartland-rock/psychedelic sound; Grammy-winning A Deeper Understanding (2018); fifth album I Don't Live Here Anymore (2021); single Who's That (2026).
The Warning (band)
The Warning: Mexican hard rock power trio of sisters Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra Villarreal from Monterrey, formed 2013; viral Enter Sandman cover, five albums, Billboard Mainstream Rock No. 1 with Kerosene. Not the British doom band Warning.
The Weekend (Canadian band)
The Weekend is a Canadian pop rock band from London, Ontario, formed in 1995 by Andrea Wasse, Lorien Jones, and Lincoln Cushman; its self-titled 2000 debut and 16-week Campus Radio run distinguish it from the singer the Weeknd.
The Weirdos
The Weirdos are an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1976 by Cliff Roman and the Denney brothers, among the first L.A. punk bands, known for "Destroy All Music" and "We Got the Neutron Bomb," never signing a major label, breaking up in 1981 without an album, and reforming in 1986.
The White Stripes
The White Stripes, Detroit garage-rock duo of Jack White and Meg White, led the 2000s garage rock revival with Elephant and Seven Nation Army; broke up in 2011, inducted into the Rock Hall in 2025.
The Whitlams
The Whitlams, Australian piano-pop band from Newtown, Sydney, formed 1992 by Tim Freedman, Stevie Plunder, and Andy Lewis; named for Gough Whitlam; known for Eternal Nightcap, No Aphrodisiac, and three 1998 ARIA Awards.
The Who
The Who (also the High Numbers), British rock band formed in London in 1964 by Daltrey, Townshend, Entwistle, and Moon; creators of Tommy and Quadrophenia, famous for stage destruction and loud live shows.
The Wiggles
The Wiggles are an Australian children's music group formed in Sydney in 1991 by Anthony Field, Murray Cook, Greg Page, Jeff Fatt, and Phillip Wilcher, built on early childhood education principles, with over 30 million albums sold, 15 ARIA Awards for Best Children's Album, and an eight-member current lineup.
The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts are an English hard rock band formed in Newcastle in 1989 by Ginger, fusing metal riffs with pop hooks and punk energy; Earth Vs The Wildhearts (1993) was Kerrang!'s album of the year.
The Winery Dogs
The Winery Dogs are an American hard rock power trio formed in 2013: Richie Kotzen (guitar, vocals), Billy Sheehan (bass), and Mike Portnoy (drums). Albums: The Winery Dogs (2013), Hot Streak (2015), III (2023); also the Dog Years EP (2017).
The Wombats
The Wombats are an English indie rock trio from Liverpool, formed 2003 at LIPA: Matthew Murphy, Dan Haggis, Tord Øverland-Knudsen. Albums from A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation (2007) to UK number-one Fix Yourself, Not the World (2022) and Oh! The Ocean (2025).
The Wonder Stuff
The Wonder Stuff are a British alternative rock band formed 19 March 1986 in Stourbridge, West Midlands, fronted by Miles Hunt. Known for four Top 20 UK albums (1988-1994), the Vic Reeves collaboration "Dizzy" at No. 1, and a 2000 reunion.