This could be negligence on my part but I've never listened to a van Halen album straight through I'm 39 so they were in their prime when I was coming up. I just have no interest there.
Well....I'd recommend the first album "Van Halen"..... circa 1978?? And play it loud...see if ya like it. Eddie Van Halen influenced a ton of guitar palyers, Id bet McCready is one.
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This could be negligence on my part but I've never listened to a van Halen album straight through I'm 39 so they were in their prime when I was coming up. I just have no interest there.
Well....I'd recommend the first album "Van Halen"..... circa 1978?? And play it loud...see if ya like it. Eddie Van Halen influenced a ton of guitar palyers, Id bet McCready is one.
This could be negligence on my part but I've never listened to a van Halen album straight through I'm 39 so they were in their prime when I was coming up. I just have no interest there.
Well....I'd recommend the first album "Van Halen"..... circa 1978?? And play it loud...see if ya like it. Eddie Van Halen influenced a ton of guitar palyers, Id bet McCready is one.
Will do. Is that the one Marty Mcfly played to convince George Mcfly he was an alien?
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I think Bruce has to be number one. Guy can sell multiple nights in stadiums any day of the week. Pj is definitely in the conversation but not number one.
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There’s no question PJ is the greatest rock band of this generation.
This.
It would be tough to say they are the greatest of all time, as there have been a ton of other names mentioned above already. But I would say they tick all the boxes as the greatest band of my generation.
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I think Bruce has to be number one. Guy can sell multiple nights in stadiums any day of the week. Pj is definitely in the conversation but not number one.
Bruce is the clear number 1. No question in my mind.
Aerosmith is terrible and I knew that that would be mentioned because I debate that at work with a dude all the time but you're entitled to that opinion. GD I didn't think of, good call there.fleetwood a little too short lived. Metallica is interesting. I don't like them but they have their own following.. I don't think they they are all that involved with community and are greedy. But they are are a classic American band. Can't argue that.
I don’t think you can say Fleetwood Mac is short lived as they’ve been around since the 60s. But I think the fact that they started out as a British blues band, and still have 3 British members (and a New Zealander) rule them out
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For the millennials out there... Some modern rock bands needs to be mentioned. Linkin Park is the first to come to mind. Shit, imagine dragons don't have the longevity but have stormed onto the scene. Don't forget the new guys. 21 pilots really entertain me. Not greatest ever but honorable mention. Time will tell.
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Aerosmith is terrible and I knew that that would be mentioned because I debate that at work with a dude all the time but you're entitled to that opinion. GD I didn't think of, good call there.fleetwood a little too short lived. Metallica is interesting. I don't like them but they have their own following.. I don't think they they are all that involved with community and are greedy. But they are are a classic American band. Can't argue that.
I don’t think you can say Fleetwood Mac is short lived as they’ve been around since the 60s. But I think the fact that they started out as a British blues band, and still have 3 British members (and a New Zealander) rule them out
Understood.
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I'm probably gonna take A LOT of heat for this nomination but Green Day has done very well for themselves.
I teach high school and they are nearly as popular as when I was in high school. I’m over them, but they’re still attracting new fans and have kept it going. So I think it’s fair to toss them out there.
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I think this is a pretty good list. I could add a few but I think that is good. I love Pearl Jam and all, but I don't see them as the greatest American rock band
Forgot one of my favs......Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
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Don’t like imagine dragons, don’t think they’ll ever be on a “beat of” lost of any kind. Although, what is really depressing, not really any other new bands that put out anything better.
I'd like to entertain arguments for other American bands that surpass PJ. I don't think anything comes close but I'm biased. What are the best American bands of all time? As far as pj is concerned: Front man, distinctive voice, check. Sales, check. Mind melting solos, check. Lyrics, check. Live, performances, check. Longevity, check. Activism/charity, check.
Haven’t read all message below but Aerosmith has to be up there. They were great back in the day
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I'm just gonna leave PJ out of the convo because if they were in it, it wouldn't be even close to fair. The only bands that stand up to them are found outside American borders.
It's Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers or Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Take your pick. E Street has the slight edge for me even though I love Tom Petty.
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I gotta admit that I never realized that Tom Petty was that big. I recall being very surprised a decade or so ago when he and his band did the Super Boel halftime show. At the time, I didn't think he merited it.
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It would be tough to say they are the greatest of all time, as there have been a ton of other names mentioned above already. But I would say they tick all the boxes as the greatest band of my generation.
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"...You try it, I give you the room, you try..."
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I love Pearl Jam and all, but I don't see them as the greatest American rock band
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Although, what is really depressing, not really any other new bands that put out anything better.
It's Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers or Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Take your pick. E Street has the slight edge for me even though I love Tom Petty.
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