Soundgarden being the Greatest American Band seems kinda crazy.
Definitely surprising, but when CC passed away a lot of musicians/singers commented that he was one of, if not the best singer in rock music ever. In the pantheon of hard rock singers, CC is an icon…. No one sang like he did. The band itself was very influential, in a way they were a “musicians band” that got very popular because of their iconic lead singer. The antithesis of this would be King’s X, the “musicians band” which is probably the most underrated band in rock history.
as I said before, SG is one of my faves, and I easily listen to them way more than Metallica or TP, but the influence of the latter two just can't be overstated.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
I think SG has a much better batting average and forebears of the grunge explosions they had quite impact.
I don’t think Petty is as influential as most other bands of their stature and sort of went with the flow of what was popular until they were firmly established. Huge fan but I wouldn’t put him in my top 5 American bands. Obviously a deep catalog and more well known classics than just about anybody.
I think SG has a much better batting average and forebears of the grunge explosions they had quite impact.
I don’t think Petty is as influential as most other bands of their stature and sort of went with the flow of what was popular until they were firmly established. Huge fan but I wouldn’t put him in my top 5 American bands. Obviously a deep catalog and more well known classics than just about anybody.
Well TP is really a derivative of the Byrds and the Laurel Canyon sound. I agree that they are not necessarily 'influential', but he did his own thing, on his terms. And his fans span country music to hard rock and everything in between. The mainstream cultural impact of Full Moon Fever is pretty significant too. I would argue much more than any SG record. In 1989, you could not go anywhere without hearing something from Full Moom.
We got Mtv in the early 80's and the You Got Lucky video just blew me away. The whole Mad Max thing with such a cool song was just astounding to my little brain. Dont' Come Around Here No More tripped me out too.
I’m a little confused that nobody seems to think Soundgarden influenced anything lol .
Im sure it did but what? 90s are the end of good rock. There's been a handful of good bands since then (White Stripes, early Mumford, Vampire Weekend, Alabama Shakes, etc.) but I don't see any SG in there.
I’m a little confused that nobody seems to think Soundgarden influenced anything lol .
Im sure it did but what? 90s are the end of good rock. There's been a handful of good bands since then (White Stripes, early Mumford, Vampire Weekend, Alabama Shakes, etc.) but I don't see any SG in there.
Well for one thing, they certainly influenced their contemporaries, particularly PJ, AIC and Nirvana. After CC passed away, every artist seemed to say CC was a one of a kind singer. i would say they are a big influence on the alt-metal scene that followed. I think it was Dave Grohl who said Black Hole Sun was half the Beatles and half Black Sabbath. They were the most metal and experimental of the 90s alt-scene so the certainly influenced that genre heavily as did Tool.
Now, I’m not a huge fan of the alt-metal scene (Korn, Dillinger Escape Plan, Drowning Pool, etc.) that followed post-hardcore which I love (Fugazi, Helmet, Quicksand) but these bands had a following and sold a lot of records.
I see what you're saying, but usually when a band is that influential, you can hear snippets of said influence in other bands. I don't hear anything like SG in any other bands right now. Sure, CC was a one of a kind singer and songwriter; there is no doubt about that. I just haven't seen any silverchairs to nirvanas with soundgarden. (maybe silverchair is a bad example, since it was so soon after, but you get my point). now, I don't really listen to those alt metal bands now, but I did, and I don't hear any SG in any of them.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
I see what you're saying, but usually when a band is that influential, you can hear snippets of said influence in other bands. I don't hear anything like SG in any other bands right now. Sure, CC was a one of a kind singer and songwriter; there is no doubt about that. I just haven't seen any silverchairs to nirvanas with soundgarden. (maybe silverchair is a bad example, since it was so soon after, but you get my point). now, I don't really listen to those alt metal bands now, but I did, and I don't hear any SG in any of them.
They were still influenced by it. They are the ones that said so. Just the fact there was some metal in that sound, gave them a little freedom.
Even Brandi Carlile has said she was influenced by SG. I can’t hear it necessarily, but she listened to them and loved them. Linkin Park is another one who sold millions of records…. the list is lengthy actually.
It’s just a little disingenuous to make the argument against SG because they didn’t have influence. Not saying they are the greatest US band ever, but I haven’t voted them off once because I like them more than other bands on the list.
I see what you're saying, but usually when a band is that influential, you can hear snippets of said influence in other bands. I don't hear anything like SG in any other bands right now. Sure, CC was a one of a kind singer and songwriter; there is no doubt about that. I just haven't seen any silverchairs to nirvanas with soundgarden. (maybe silverchair is a bad example, since it was so soon after, but you get my point). now, I don't really listen to those alt metal bands now, but I did, and I don't hear any SG in any of them.
They were still influenced by it. They are the ones that said so. Just the fact there was some metal in that sound, gave them a little freedom.
Even Brandi Carlile has said she was influenced by SG. I can’t hear it necessarily, but she listened to them and loved them. Linkin Park is another one who sold millions of records…. the list is lengthy actually.
It’s just a little disingenuous to make the argument against SG because they didn’t have influence. Not saying they are the greatest US band ever, but I haven’t voted them off once because I like them more than other bands on the list.
fair enough. influence wasn't my only reasoning, however, just my biggest reasoning.
plus, if you influenced people who's bands I can't stand, that works against you.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
I see what you're saying, but usually when a band is that influential, you can hear snippets of said influence in other bands. I don't hear anything like SG in any other bands right now. Sure, CC was a one of a kind singer and songwriter; there is no doubt about that. I just haven't seen any silverchairs to nirvanas with soundgarden. (maybe silverchair is a bad example, since it was so soon after, but you get my point). now, I don't really listen to those alt metal bands now, but I did, and I don't hear any SG in any of them.
They were still influenced by it. They are the ones that said so. Just the fact there was some metal in that sound, gave them a little freedom.
Even Brandi Carlile has said she was influenced by SG. I can’t hear it necessarily, but she listened to them and loved them. Linkin Park is another one who sold millions of records…. the list is lengthy actually.
It’s just a little disingenuous to make the argument against SG because they didn’t have influence. Not saying they are the greatest US band ever, but I haven’t voted them off once because I like them more than other bands on the list.
fair enough. influence wasn't my only reasoning, however, just my biggest reasoning.
plus, if you influenced people who's bands I can't stand, that works against you.
😂. I was just confused that SG wasn’t getting credit for influencing anyone. I do like some Linkin Park and am certainly a Brandi C. fan, but a lot of that Nu-metal/alt-metal/metalcore that SG influenced isn’t my cup of tea either.
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you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
interesting. in all these weakest link polls, I dont recall any them being about most influential etc....
its
all subjective and kinda arbitrary. seeing how age range is presenting
itself era or groups folks were most drawn to initially etc...
As the final vote narrows, it invariably gets tougher to make decisions as perhaps people are looking to expand their criteria on who they will vote out. It is a form of objectivity. It’s a frivolous poll really. You can be as objective or subjective as you like. Who cares? 😂
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Soundgarden being the Greatest American Band seems kinda crazy.
It does to me too.
who would you say?
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Not big fans of all of these bands but here's some: The Doors Grateful Dead CCR Aerosmith The Eagles Simon & Garfunkel Steely Dan Allman Brothers Ban Lynyrd Skynyrd The Temptations Santana Frank Zappa & The Mother's Of Invention
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Kidding - but I still voted them down. They're just not my wheelhouse. A stellar career and catalogue nonetheless.
-EV 8/14/93
For sure! Who'd have guessed the would go this far here?
They are worthy, for sure!
I don’t think Petty is as influential as most other bands of their stature and sort of went with the flow of what was popular until they were firmly established. Huge fan but I wouldn’t put him in my top 5 American bands. Obviously a deep catalog and more well known classics than just about anybody.
We got Mtv in the early 80's and the You Got Lucky video just blew me away. The whole Mad Max thing with such a cool song was just astounding to my little brain. Dont' Come Around Here No More tripped me out too.
-EV 8/14/93
i would say they are a big influence on the alt-metal scene that followed. I think it was Dave Grohl who said Black Hole Sun was half the Beatles and half Black Sabbath. They were the most metal and experimental of the 90s alt-scene so the certainly influenced that genre heavily as did Tool.
-EV 8/14/93
plus, if you influenced people who's bands I can't stand, that works against you.
-EV 8/14/93
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not big fans of all of these bands but here's some:
The Doors
Grateful Dead
CCR
Aerosmith
The Eagles
Simon & Garfunkel
Steely Dan
Allman Brothers Ban
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Temptations
Santana
Frank Zappa & The Mother's Of Invention