Oh No, Your Favorite 2000s Rock Band Is Now Labeled “Dad Rock”

We all love the music that was popular when we were in high school. If you have had conversations about how music just isn’t what it used to be, then chances are, your favorite tunes are probably getting labeled “Dad Rock”. 

Here’s How to Know If You Listen to a Dad Rock Band 

If you turn up the music when you hear a power ballad with a steaming guitar solo and sing along you are probably in the dad rock category. However, if the song is from the 1980’s to early 90’s, it might be grandpa rock. 

Yes, those songs from the early 2000s like Smashing Pumpkins, Greenday, or Creed, these are now considered “new dad rock”. I know, that was when music was really good and what young people listen to today is trash. 

Each States Favorite Dad Rock Band 

Sorry, but this information might make you feel a bit old. Back in 2024 Merchoid did a survey where they asked people in each state what band they thought epitomized a dad rock band. 

Number one was Nickelback at 26% followed by Van Halen with 12%. Yeah, that's dad rock. But Van Halen tied with Blink182 at 12%. That is going to sting a little if you just realized you’re favorite band t-shirt is in the vintage category. 

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What did Utah pick as the ultimate dad rock band? The beehive state said it was Van Halen. None of the kids, or the grandkids for that matter, are playing air-guitar to Eddie’s solos anymore apparently.