The 1950s term would have been "rock and roll" band (or in some cases the country-influenced "rockabilly"). Not counting the great solo stars such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and others, some notable "rock" or rhythm bands included:
*The Beatles officially appeared around 1960, and The Beach Boys in 1961.
The rock band - Kiss
A good rock band that is not very famous is called "Kicking Daisies." I really hope that this helps.
let there be rock
Molly Hatchet is famous for being a rock band from America. They are a Southern rock and roll band. They were known mostly from 1975 when they started and on.
Yes, his name was Elvis Presley.
Kinks
The Beatles and The Who
Nickelback
HIM is a famous Finnish band that plays rock style of music. HIM's music also has some metal style mixed into it's music. The band is still an active famous rock band.
The famous rock band is the Dave Matthews Band. Ants Marching is one of their most popular songs and was written in 1994. The band was put together in the early 90's and is still present today.
The Famous Dark Knights are a teenage rock band from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Ian Gillan is famous for being in the English rock band 'Deep Purple'. He joined the band in 1969, and resigned from the band in 1973 after problems with other band members.