Foo fighters shouldn’t even have been mentioned. They’re terrible. Of course it’s my opinion but seriously? Not sure how anyone can take them seriously in a conversation about the best American bands of all time.
It is odd for me because I wouldn't even see Pearl Jam as the best American Rock Band. I feel like my reasoning is because I grew up watching MTV, and while these bands may show strong longevity over time, it's kind of odd for me to think THIS band is definitive for the USA? I feel the same way about the Foo Fighters despite not being a fan of them. I think it is a toss up between Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Aerosmith.
I wonder if people who grew up with bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd think the same thing as I do. I mean maybe I am in the minority, but it's kind of hard for me to wonder what cements a band into music history. It will be weird when we start seeing Panic at the Disco, Twenty One Pilots, and more as definitive artists of a certain era and location.
i have witnessed some performances. i have soaked up a lot of memories.
Bruce's catalog is so much more diverse and consistent than Petty's in my opinion. Bruce is a much, much better live performer than Petty. I don't think there would be a reason to see two of Petty's show on a tour, but with Bruce you get a lot better mix of different songs. Going to a Bruce show is like going to church. It may have been that Petty's personality was much more reserved/reclusive than Bruce's.
I've seen Springsteen 17 times since 2000. Bruce is an incredible artist that defined Arena Rock and coupled with ESB they produced legendary shows.
The thing that I think PJ and Bruce share is "the you never know aspect" of what you're going to hear at a live show.....their catalogues are so deep that nothing would surprise me to hear them pull out. I always loved that mystique and aspect and while a lot of us may chase Leash or Jungleland, I've always felt that both gave me my money's worth and more usually.
There are a few others that stand out (Petty, Seger, etc). However, I'd go with Springsteen and ESB number one for now. However, I expect PJ to pass them.
do my black crowes get extra points for "band members kicked out for heroin abuse"? at least two!
boston.....OMFG. dyer.
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Foo fighters shouldn’t even have been mentioned. They’re terrible. Of course it’s my opinion but seriously? Not sure how anyone can take them seriously in a conversation about the best American bands of all time.
This comment is ridiculous.
They're massive and have been massive for years.
I’m not going to argue with you but I just meant that there’s bands like Bruce Springsteen, the doors, Petty, Aerosmith, the eagles, etc. don’t think that the foo fighters are in the same class- didn’t mean to be ridiculous or disrespectful.
heres a random list I found because I was curious. Looks like it’s voted on by fans? I don’t know, but eagles are #1 and FF are #34.
Foo fighters shouldn’t even have been mentioned. They’re terrible. Of course it’s my opinion but seriously? Not sure how anyone can take them seriously in a conversation about the best American bands of all time.
This comment is ridiculous.
They're massive and have been massive for years.
I’m not going to argue with you but I just meant that there’s bands like Bruce Springsteen, the doors, Petty, Aerosmith, the eagles, etc. don’t think that the foo fighters are in the same class- didn’t mean to be ridiculous or disrespectful.
heres a random list I found because I was curious. Looks like it’s voted on by fans? I don’t know, but eagles are #1 and FF are #34.
Foo fighters shouldn’t even have been mentioned. They’re terrible. Of course it’s my opinion but seriously? Not sure how anyone can take them seriously in a conversation about the best American bands of all time.
This comment is ridiculous.
They're massive and have been massive for years.
I’m not going to argue with you but I just meant that there’s bands like Bruce Springsteen, the doors, Petty, Aerosmith, the eagles, etc. don’t think that the foo fighters are in the same class- didn’t mean to be ridiculous or disrespectful.
heres a random list I found because I was curious. Looks like it’s voted on by fans? I don’t know, but eagles are #1 and FF are #34.
Yeah, that half a good album that Boston put out definitely puts them in the discussion. Way I see it there’s only room for one band named after a city or state and they’re a distant third behind Chicago and Kansas.
Foo fighters shouldn’t even have been mentioned. They’re terrible. Of course it’s my opinion but seriously? Not sure how anyone can take them seriously in a conversation about the best American bands of all time.
This comment is ridiculous.
They're massive and have been massive for years.
I’m not going to argue with you but I just meant that there’s bands like Bruce Springsteen, the doors, Petty, Aerosmith, the eagles, etc. don’t think that the foo fighters are in the same class- didn’t mean to be ridiculous or disrespectful.
heres a random list I found because I was curious. Looks like it’s voted on by fans? I don’t know, but eagles are #1 and FF are #34.
I think Metallica is a top 5 no doubter. One of the biggest bands on the planet for the last 30 years. Massively influential early on. There’s no good argument to be made against them.
I think Metallica is a top 5 no doubter. One of the biggest bands on the planet for the last 30 years. Massively influential early on. There’s no good argument to be made against them.
They are definitely a solid candidate. No questions.
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I wonder if people who grew up with bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd think the same thing as I do. I mean maybe I am in the minority, but it's kind of hard for me to wonder what cements a band into music history. It will be weird when we start seeing Panic at the Disco, Twenty One Pilots, and more as definitive artists of a certain era and location.
The thing that I think PJ and Bruce share is "the you never know aspect" of what you're going to hear at a live show.....their catalogues are so deep that nothing would surprise me to hear them pull out. I always loved that mystique and aspect and while a lot of us may chase Leash or Jungleland, I've always felt that both gave me my money's worth and more usually.
There are a few others that stand out (Petty, Seger, etc). However, I'd go with Springsteen and ESB number one for now. However, I expect PJ to pass them.
Hootie and the Blowfish.
Done.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
heres a random list I found because I was curious. Looks like it’s voted on by fans? I don’t know, but eagles are #1 and FF are #34.
https://m.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-american-rock-bands
But they aren't candidates for best American band of all time.
I bought Eliminator on cassette in grade 10. Then on vinyl. Then on CD.
Things kinda slid a bit from there. But a great band. Not the US's best ever... but a really really good band.