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POLL - The WEAKEST LINK of AMERICAN BANDS - (Championship) FINALS

MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
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We have now narrowed the field down to 2 great American bands. From these we will decide who the GREATEST AMERICAN BAND is.

You are going to pick the band that you think is the "Weakest Link" after 2 days I remove the band with the most votes. We will then crown our CHAMPION.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
R.E.M. - Eliminated Round 3
Soundgarden
Alice in Chains - Eliminated Round 2
Metallica - Eliminated Round 4
Guns N' Roses - Eliminated Round 1
The Ramones - Eliminated Round 2
Talking Heads - Eliminated Round 1

POLL - The WEAKEST LINK of AMERICAN BANDS - (Championship) FINALS 49 votes

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
34%
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Soundgarden
65%
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  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,675
    Soundgarden


    Tom is thrilled to make the finals
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,521
    edited December 2021
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    mrussel1 said:


    Tom is thrilled to make the finals
    Chris is shocked


    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    Soundgarden
    Shocked you mean, I hope.
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,265
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    Shocked you mean, I hope.

    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,435
    Soundgarden
    Easy vote. If you asked a million people who the. Greatest American band of all time is, no one is even remotely thinking Soundgarden. Absolutely ridiculous they made it this far.  Time to face the truth. 
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  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    Soundgarden
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?
  • HobbesHobbes Posts: 6,423
    Soundgarden
    :heartbreak:
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,265
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Easy vote. If you asked a million people who the. Greatest American band of all time is, no one is even remotely thinking Soundgarden. Absolutely ridiculous they made it this far.  Time to face the truth. 
    I love the anger over this.  
    Easy vote for me.  I don't think either would be in any conversation I would have for greatest American band of all time.
    However, I have two options to choose from.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    Soundgarden
    I should've voted for Soundgarden. I know ALL of their names.
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,521
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Easy vote. If you asked a million people who the. Greatest American band of all time is, no one is even remotely thinking Soundgarden. Absolutely ridiculous they made it this far.  Time to face the truth. 



    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    edited December 2021
    Soundgarden
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    Post edited by brianlux on
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    brianlux said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    I actually watched the Classic Albums doc about Damn the Torpedoes last night. Great documentary going over the making of that album. VERY talented musicians in the Heartbreakers.
  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,675
    Soundgarden
    MedozK said:
    brianlux said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    I actually watched the Classic Albums doc about Damn the Torpedoes last night. Great documentary going over the making of that album. VERY talented musicians in the Heartbreakers.
    You could have a spirited argument over the Heartbreakers vs the E Street Band.
  • HobbesHobbes Posts: 6,423
    Soundgarden
    mrussel1 said:
    MedozK said:
    brianlux said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    I actually watched the Classic Albums doc about Damn the Torpedoes last night. Great documentary going over the making of that album. VERY talented musicians in the Heartbreakers.
    You could have a spirited argument over the Heartbreakers vs the E Street Band.
    That could be an interesting poll: Best backing band. Heartbreakers, E St., The Band, Crazy Horse, Double Trouble, The Wailers, The Revolution, The Mothers of Invention, The Attractions... who else?
  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,675
    Soundgarden
    For me,  Tom Petty is more than just the sum of his songs.  Tom was the "loser", who got lucky.  I always thought that song was the perfect metaphor for his life.  You know he wasn't popular in high school,  a skinny kid who grew up in the old South where long hair and rock and roll wasn't exactly popular in the 60s and 70s. His father abused him because he was frail and not an athlete.  But he fought through it. Gainesville FL was not exactly music central. 

    Then he went on to write about ordinary themes that we could all relate to,  and the songs were extraordinary.  That was his power, writing music that people could relate to,  across musical styles.  Writing them without pretentiousness,  rather with humility.  His catalog is vast, deep and varied.  His live shows were fantastic as they were exceptional performers.  Maybe everyone doesn't love Tom,  but it's impossible to dislike him. 
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,521
    edited December 2021
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    Tom Petty is so boring to listen to.

    The first Soundgarden albums are just too screamingy though. But they do have the more mellowmagical Superunknown and Down on the Upside. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    Soundgarden
    MedozK said:
    brianlux said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    I actually watched the Classic Albums doc about Damn the Torpedoes last night. Great documentary going over the making of that album. VERY talented musicians in the Heartbreakers.

    I have the Runnin' Down a Dream DVD but didn't know about the Damn the Torpedoes doc.  Must get that!  Thanks for mentioning it!

    mrussel1 said:
    For me,  Tom Petty is more than just the sum of his songs.  Tom was the "loser", who got lucky.  I always thought that song was the perfect metaphor for his life.  You know he wasn't popular in high school,  a skinny kid who grew up in the old South where long hair and rock and roll wasn't exactly popular in the 60s and 70s. His father abused him because he was frail and not an athlete.  But he fought through it. Gainesville FL was not exactly music central. 

    Then he went on to write about ordinary themes that we could all relate to,  and the songs were extraordinary.  That was his power, writing music that people could relate to,  across musical styles.  Writing them without pretentiousness,  rather with humility.  His catalog is vast, deep and varied.  His live shows were fantastic as they were exceptional performers.  Maybe everyone doesn't love Tom,  but it's impossible to dislike him. 

    So well said, M.  Perfect.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • LukinFanLukinFan Posts: 29,050
    Soundgarden
    it's not even close
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  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    Soundgarden
    LukinFan said:
    it's not even close
    BEYOND. THE. WHEEL. 
  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    Soundgarden
    brianlux said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    Will do. Thank you. 
  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,675
    Soundgarden
    Hobbes said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MedozK said:
    brianlux said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    I actually watched the Classic Albums doc about Damn the Torpedoes last night. Great documentary going over the making of that album. VERY talented musicians in the Heartbreakers.
    You could have a spirited argument over the Heartbreakers vs the E Street Band.
    That could be an interesting poll: Best backing band. Heartbreakers, E St., The Band, Crazy Horse, Double Trouble, The Wailers, The Revolution, The Mothers of Invention, The Attractions... who else?
    You hit a lot of them.  How about "The Experience" (Jimi)?  I honestly can't think of anyone else. 
  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,834
    mrussel1 said:
    Hobbes said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MedozK said:
    brianlux said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    I actually watched the Classic Albums doc about Damn the Torpedoes last night. Great documentary going over the making of that album. VERY talented musicians in the Heartbreakers.
    You could have a spirited argument over the Heartbreakers vs the E Street Band.
    That could be an interesting poll: Best backing band. Heartbreakers, E St., The Band, Crazy Horse, Double Trouble, The Wailers, The Revolution, The Mothers of Invention, The Attractions... who else?
    You hit a lot of them.  How about "The Experience" (Jimi)?  I honestly can't think of anyone else. 
    Pearl Jam for Neil Young?

  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,265
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    Foo fighters for DG
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 38,586
    Soundgarden
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Foo fighters for DG

    but its not DG AND Foo Fighters....
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  • 1ThoughtKnown1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    Soundgarden
    Tough decision for me. TP’s voice gets to me after a while, but there are just so many good songs… TP edges out 
  • Asterisk on the StreetAsterisk on the Street Posts: 834
    Soundgarden
    mrussel1 said:
    Hobbes said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MedozK said:
    brianlux said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    I actually watched the Classic Albums doc about Damn the Torpedoes last night. Great documentary going over the making of that album. VERY talented musicians in the Heartbreakers.
    You could have a spirited argument over the Heartbreakers vs the E Street Band.
    That could be an interesting poll: Best backing band. Heartbreakers, E St., The Band, Crazy Horse, Double Trouble, The Wailers, The Revolution, The Mothers of Invention, The Attractions... who else?
    You hit a lot of them.  How about "The Experience" (Jimi)?  I honestly can't think of anyone else. 

    The Silver Bullet Band
  • GlowGirlGlowGirl Posts: 10,909
    edited December 2021
    Soundgarden
    Hobbes said:
    mrussel1 said:
    MedozK said:
    brianlux said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    I just realized that I voted for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and I have no idea who the Heartbreakers even are, Did anybody else just do that or am I the only one?

    My best advice is to run out and buy Damn the Torpedoes.  Start there and keep going- you're in for some great music experiences.
    Eddie is a fan as well:

    I actually watched the Classic Albums doc about Damn the Torpedoes last night. Great documentary going over the making of that album. VERY talented musicians in the Heartbreakers.
    You could have a spirited argument over the Heartbreakers vs the E Street Band.
    That could be an interesting poll: Best backing band. Heartbreakers, E St., The Band, Crazy Horse, Double Trouble, The Wailers, The Revolution, The Mothers of Invention, The Attractions... who else?
    Spiders from Mars, the Crickets, the Blackhearts, the Deltones.

    Post edited by GlowGirl on
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    Soundgarden
    DG?
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,265
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    mickeyrat said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Foo fighters for DG

    but its not DG AND Foo Fighters....
    That's true, although he made all of the music to start.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,521
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    brianlux said:
    DG?
    Dolce Gabana. Or Dave Grohl.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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