America's Ultimate Dad Rock Bands by State
Posted: June 4th, 2024 Categories: Bands Author: Simon Ward
Dad rock—a term that brings to mind classic riffs, vintage band merch collections, and dads belting out their favorite tunes.
Merchoid asked 3,000 Americans the question “Which band truly epitomizes dad rock today?”. Our survey reveals which bands each state considers the pinnacle of dad rock, and the results might surprise you.
Check out our interactive map and explore the rock 'n' roll heartland of America!
Interactive Map: Every State's Ultimate Dad Rock Band
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Based on total votes, America's ultimate dad rock ranking is:
1. Nickleback (26%)
= 2. Van Halen (12%)
= 2. Blink-182 (12%)
3. Red Hot Chili Peppers (10%)
4. Nirvana (10%)
5. Linkin Park (8%)
6. Guns N’ Roses (8%)
7. Coldplay (6%)
8. Bon Jovi (6%)
9. Limp Bizkit (2%)
Nickelback, nabbing 26% of the vote, takes the crown as the ultimate dad rock band. Apparently, their tunes are still the go-to soundtrack for weekend BBQs and dad jokes.
Van Halen and Blink-182 are locked in a tie for second place with 12% each, proving that epic guitar solos and pop-punk anthems never go out of style.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bring the funk, landing in third with 10%.
Table: Every State's Ultimate Dad Rock Band
For those that prefer a table rather than a map, the top dad rock band in each state is:
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Alabama
Limp Bizkit
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Montana
Nirvana
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Alaska
Nirvana
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Nebraska
Bon Jovi
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Arizona
Linkin Park
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Nevada
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Arkansas
Nickleback
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New Hampshire
Guns N' Roses
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California
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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New Jersey
Blink-182
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Colorado
Guns N' Roses
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New Mexico
Nickleback
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Connecticut
Nickleback
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New York
Nickleback
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Delaware
Nickleback
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North Carolina
Nickleback
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Florida
Van Halen
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North Dakota
Linkin Park
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Georgia
Nickleback
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Ohio
Nickleback
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Hawaii
Linkin Park
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Oklahoma
Nickleback
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Idaho
Nirvana
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Oregon
Blink-182
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Illinois
Blink-182
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Pennsylvania
Nickleback
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Indiana
Van Halen
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Rhode Island
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Iowa
Linkin Park
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South Carolina
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Kansas
Nickleback
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South Dakota
Coldplay
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Kentucky
Guns N' Roses
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Tennessee
Bon Jovi
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Louisiana
Bon Jovi
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Texas
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Maine
Coldplay
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Utah
Van Halen
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Maryland
Guns N' Roses
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Vermont
Van Halen
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Massachusetts
Blink-182
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Virginia
Blink-182
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Michigan
Van Halen
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Washington
Nickleback
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Minnesota
Nickleback
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West Virginia
Coldplay
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Mississippi
Nirvana
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Wisconsin
Van Halen
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Missouri
Blink-182
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Wyoming
Nirvana
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America's Ultimate Dad Rock Album
Based on the survey results, an album of America's top 10 dad rock songs can be created:
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 3,000 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.
