Right, Onhwy61 - they are everywhere! So, if I had to randomly pick one fav name-drop, I suppose it'd be Bowie's lines from Mott's "All the Young Dudes": 'Oh man I need TV when I got T. Rex' and 'Brother's back at home, with his Beatles and his Stones'. Why? They just always stick out in my mind whenever I hear the song, that's all (it's a great song, too). And prolly 'cuz I like T. Rex, The Beatles, and The Stones...(Second choice: Golden Earring's "Radar Love", with 'The radio's playing some forgotten song, Brenda Lee's "Coming on Strong"' - not just name-checking an artist, but also one of her tunes!)
Rock Lyrics - Best Reference to Other Rock Group
References to other artists and songs are everywhere, but my two favorites are Steely Dan from "Everything You Did":
and Tears For Fears on "Seeds Of Love":
Anybody got any others?
Turn up the Eagles the neighbors are listening
and Tears For Fears on "Seeds Of Love":
Kick out the Style bring back the Jam
Anybody got any others?