The UK's Ultimate Dad Rock Bands by Region
Posted: June 4th, 2024 Categories: Bands Author: Simon Ward
Dad rock—a term that brings to mind classic riffs, vinyl collections, and dads belting out their favourite tunes.
Merchoid asked 2,000 Britons the question “Which band truly epitomises dad rock today?”. Our survey reveals which bands each UK region considers the pinnacle of dad rock, and the results might surprise you.
Check out our interactive map and explore the rock 'n' roll beliefs of the UK!
Interactive Map: The UK's Ultimate Dad Rock Band
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Based on total votes, the UK's ultimate dad rock ranking is:
1. Oasis (31%)
2. Coldplay (26%)
3. Blink-182 (12%)
4. Arctic Monkeys (10%)
5. Nirvana (6%)
6. Guns N' Roses (5%)
7. Blur (4%)
8. Nickleback (4%)
9. Bon Jovi (1%)
10. Limp Bizkit (1%)
The UK's ultimate dad rock band is Oasis, claiming 31% of the vote. Apparently, their tunes are still the go-to soundtrack for weekend BBQs and dad jokes.
Coldplay follows closely in second place with 26%, showing that their anthemic hits resonate across generations.
Blink-182 rounds out the top three with 12%, proving that pop-punk anthems never go out of style.
Table: Every Regions's Ultimate Dad Rock Band
For those that prefer a table rather than a map, the top dad rock band in each region is:
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East Anglia
Oasis
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North Eastern Scotland
Oasis
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East Midlands
Arctic Monkeys
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North West
Coldplay
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Eastern Scotland
Oasis
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South East
Nirvana
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East Wales
Blink-182
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South Western Scotland
Coldplay
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Greater London
Blink-182
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South West
Blur
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Highlands and Islands
Oasis
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West Midlands
Oasis
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North East
Coldplay
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West Wales and the Valleys
Coldplay
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Northern Ireland
Guns N' Roses
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Yorkshire and the Humber
Arctic Monkeys
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The UK's Ultimate Dad Rock Album
Based on the survey results, an album of UK's top 10 dad rock songs can be created:
- Oasis - "Wonderwall" (1995)
- Coldplay - "Yellow" (2000)
- Blink-182 - "All the Small Things" (1999)
- Arctic Monkeys - "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" (2005)
- Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (1991)
- Guns N' Roses - "Sweet Child o' Mine" (1987)
- Blur - "Song 2" (1997)
- Nickelback - "How You Remind Me" (2001)
- Bon Jovi - "Livin' on a Prayer" (1986)
- Limp Bizkit - "Break Stuff" (1999)
Key Findings
- A nostalgic 57% of people think today's music is worse than music from the past. Meanwhile, 40% think today's tunes are just as good as the classics, and a mere 3% dare to say that today's music is actually better.
- When it comes to "grandad rock," 86% associate it with the groovy sounds of the 60s, while 6% point to the grunge era of the 90s.
- 41% believe you become out of touch with modern music by the ripe old age of 35, but 30% said that you will never become out of touch.
- Interestingly, a hearty 89% of respondents still enjoy listening to dad rock, showing that some tunes are truly timeless. Rock on, dads!
Methodology
We conducted an online survey of 2,000 adults, carefully selected to represent a balanced mix of age, gender, and geography. To ensure our sample accurately reflects the population, we used internal data sources for comprehensive population data. Our approach involved a two-step process: first, we employed stratified sampling to capture diverse demographic groups, and then we applied post-stratification weighting to fine-tune the results for representativeness.
