Alison Krauss & Union Station. One of the best female voices in the world, along with the best dobro player in the world. Makes for an amazing bluegrass band.
I also like the Steve Miller Band, Dead or Alive, Robert Palmer (if he counts as a band), Steely Dan (if their songs were a bit shorter)...just to name a few.
I love Paramore! I'm getting more into heavier stuff. I listen to tons of different stuff. I guess I can't name a specific band but I like 102.9 (usual pop/ rock. Popular stuff) and 107.9 (Heavy Rock) These are both in Iowa. Oh, and I also love Spoon, it's awesome.
Steely Dan and Yes compete for my third favorite. Both bands have cool lyrics, and their music is so well-engineered that it almost seems like they're cheating the laws of physics. Also, they both have amazing technical skill going for them.
do we have to name just one band? 1 Good Charlotte 2 Simple Plan 3 Rise Against 4 Green Day 5 My Chemical Romance 6 Panic! At The Disco yes they are in order.