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.
So you're shocked they made it this far in a Pearl Jam forum? Granted if they made it that far in another group yeah i'd be surprised but not here.
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
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5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
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?
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
If you have a Petty Best of album it's really good. If you go album by album you have 2 songs that are good and the rest meh. I bought both box sets hoping to uncovers some gems and sadly I did not...
Soundgarden has some great albums where you listen from front to back and it's all good.
Not my ideal 2 for the finals but it was interesting.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
Spectrum 10/27/09; New Orleans JazzFest 5/1/10; Made in America 9/2/12; WF Center 10/21/13; WF Center 10/22/13; Baltimore 10/27/13; WF Center 4/28/16; WF Center 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22; Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; WF Center 9/7/24; WF Center 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24
Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
Soundgarden are one of my favorite bands, but this was a no-brainer. Tom Petty & the HB's mean a lot to me and their music has been the soundtrack to my life.
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.
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?
If you have a Petty Best of album it's really good. If you go album by album you have 2 songs that are good and the rest meh. I bought both box sets hoping to uncovers some gems and sadly I did not...
Soundgarden has some great albums where you listen from front to back and it's all good.
Not my ideal 2 for the finals but it was interesting.
Who would you chose as the best American band? I would chose Neil Young and Crazy Horse but I think Neil's dual citizenship kept them out of the contest. Same with The Jimi Hendrix Experience being an international band. If those two are eliminated, my choice would be underappreciated The Dream Syndicate.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
Will definitely look forward to the next one, good man!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
If you have a Petty Best of album it's really good. If you go album by album you have 2 songs that are good and the rest meh. I bought both box sets hoping to uncovers some gems and sadly I did not...
Soundgarden has some great albums where you listen from front to back and it's all good.
Not my ideal 2 for the finals but it was interesting.
Who would you chose as the best American band? I would chose Neil Young and Crazy Horse but I think Neil's dual citizenship kept them out of the contest. Same with The Jimi Hendrix Experience being an international band. If those two are eliminated, my choice would be underappreciated The Dream Syndicate.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
Will definitely look forward to the next one, good man!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
If you have a Petty Best of album it's really good. If you go album by album you have 2 songs that are good and the rest meh. I bought both box sets hoping to uncovers some gems and sadly I did not...
Soundgarden has some great albums where you listen from front to back and it's all good.
Not my ideal 2 for the finals but it was interesting.
Who would you chose as the best American band? I would chose Neil Young and Crazy Horse but I think Neil's dual citizenship kept them out of the contest. Same with The Jimi Hendrix Experience being an international band. If those two are eliminated, my choice would be underappreciated The Dream Syndicate.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
Will definitely look forward to the next one, good man!
I would do, not necessarily in this order..
Bruce and the E Street TP and the HB CCR Doors PJ Dead
I also think DMB has a great argument to be on the list. They are more polarizing than the others, but they have a massive catalog, tremendous deep cuts, huge fan base, touring animals, and their music is so unique. It is a product of so many influences, from jazz to Stevie Wonder, African music and the Dead. And no one can say they are not masters of their instruments
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.
So you're shocked they made it this far in a Pearl Jam forum? Granted if they made it that far in another group yeah i'd be surprised but not here.
Meh, like I said two rounds ago (or was it three)... the Seattle bias is strong here.
And for those saying I'm angry. I'm not angry, but it's just beyond silly to think Soundgarden is a top 2 American band of all time.
If you have a Petty Best of album it's really good. If you go album by album you have 2 songs that are good and the rest meh. I bought both box sets hoping to uncovers some gems and sadly I did not...
Soundgarden has some great albums where you listen from front to back and it's all good.
Not my ideal 2 for the finals but it was interesting.
Who would you chose as the best American band? I would chose Neil Young and Crazy Horse but I think Neil's dual citizenship kept them out of the contest. Same with The Jimi Hendrix Experience being an international band. If those two are eliminated, my choice would be underappreciated The Dream Syndicate.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
Will definitely look forward to the next one, good man!
I would do, not necessarily in this order..
Bruce and the E Street TP and the HB CCR Doors PJ Dead
I also think DMB has a great argument to be on the list. They are more polarizing than the others, but they have a massive catalog, tremendous deep cuts, huge fan base, touring animals, and their music is so unique. It is a product of so many influences, from jazz to Stevie Wonder, African music and the Dead. And no one can say they are not masters of their instruments
DMB? Dave Matthews I assume? Great musician, excellent band, but oddly idiosyncratic song writing.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
If you have a Petty Best of album it's really good. If you go album by album you have 2 songs that are good and the rest meh. I bought both box sets hoping to uncovers some gems and sadly I did not...
Soundgarden has some great albums where you listen from front to back and it's all good.
Not my ideal 2 for the finals but it was interesting.
Who would you chose as the best American band? I would chose Neil Young and Crazy Horse but I think Neil's dual citizenship kept them out of the contest. Same with The Jimi Hendrix Experience being an international band. If those two are eliminated, my choice would be underappreciated The Dream Syndicate.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
Will definitely look forward to the next one, good man!
I would do, not necessarily in this order..
Bruce and the E Street TP and the HB CCR Doors PJ Dead
I also think DMB has a great argument to be on the list. They are more polarizing than the others, but they have a massive catalog, tremendous deep cuts, huge fan base, touring animals, and their music is so unique. It is a product of so many influences, from jazz to Stevie Wonder, African music and the Dead. And no one can say they are not masters of their instruments
DMB? Dave Matthews I assume? Great musician, excellent band, but oddly idiosyncratic song writing.
Yes and yes. That's why they are not everyone's taste (unlike someone like Tom who is very accessible), but it also makes them very unique. That's why I don't necessarily consider them on the list broadley, but they are absolutely there for me personally. I don't know if I've seen them or PJ more times but both are over 50.
I'm sure some around here would put Phish up there too. But they also have an accessibility issue.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
maybe I'll do a canadian one so me and 4 other people can participate and argue with me about the greatness of the Headstones and the Watchmen, eventually leading to the Hip winning.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
maybe I'll do a canadian one so me and 4 other people can participate and argue with me about the greatness of the Headstones and the Watchmen, eventually leading to the Hip winning.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
maybe I'll do a canadian one so me and 4 other people can participate and argue with me about the greatness of the Headstones and the Watchmen, eventually leading to the Hip winning.
No Rush, Guess Who or Neil?
of course. but my generation might end up voting the Hip. not a lot of fans of the guess who. I think a lot of people try to claim Neil as canadian, but he hasn't been "really canadian" for decades, and rush is very polarizing.
there's actually so many great canadian bands, you could probably do different ones; a classic rock one and a modern one. But so very few would be known to people here.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
maybe I'll do a canadian one so me and 4 other people can participate and argue with me about the greatness of the Headstones and the Watchmen, eventually leading to the Hip winning.
No Rush, Guess Who or Neil?
I would be more interested having these bands in there to see what the folks around the globe participating in these frivolous and fun polls think. With so much foreign opinion, it is seems highly unlikely the Hip win, unless Jeff Ament’s Hip/Gord Downie fandom carries heavy weight around here (possibly?). It would be interesting to see where the discussions go.
Since these polls are Mendozk’s baby, I would not begin one on my own but as stated in a previous thread, would be very interested in what bands he would include. I have a hunch The Band, Rush and Arcade Fire would do very well.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
maybe I'll do a canadian one so me and 4 other people can participate and argue with me about the greatness of the Headstones and the Watchmen, eventually leading to the Hip winning.
No Rush, Guess Who or Neil?
I would be more interested having these bands in there to see what the folks around the globe participating in these frivolous and fun polls think. With so much foreign opinion, it is seems highly unlikely the Hip win, unless Jeff Ament’s Hip/Gord Downie fandom carries heavy weight around here (possibly?). It would be interesting to see where the discussions go.
Since these polls are Mendozk’s baby, I would not begin one on my own but as stated in a previous thread, would be very interested in what bands he would include. I have a hunch The Band, Rush and Arcade Fire would do very well.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
maybe I'll do a canadian one so me and 4 other people can participate and argue with me about the greatness of the Headstones and the Watchmen, eventually leading to the Hip winning.
No Rush, Guess Who or Neil?
I would be more interested having these bands in there to see what the folks around the globe participating in these frivolous and fun polls think. With so much foreign opinion, it is seems highly unlikely the Hip win, unless Jeff Ament’s Hip/Gord Downie fandom carries heavy weight around here (possibly?). It would be interesting to see where the discussions go.
Since these polls are Mendozk’s baby, I would not begin one on my own but as stated in a previous thread, would be very interested in what bands he would include. I have a hunch The Band, Rush and Arcade Fire would do very well.
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
I would never say that Soundgarden are the greatest American band, but I have all of their music and I have zero interest in Tom Petty so it’s an easy - if insignificant - vote for me.
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
Yes, for sure, I'll second that!
Your very welcome. Have enjoyed the debates during these polls. This one has one more day, but I already have the next one in mind. I enjoy doing these and as long as y'all keep up the debates I will gladly continue.
maybe I'll do a canadian one so me and 4 other people can participate and argue with me about the greatness of the Headstones and the Watchmen, eventually leading to the Hip winning.
No Rush, Guess Who or Neil?
of course. but my generation might end up voting the Hip. not a lot of fans of the guess who. I think a lot of people try to claim Neil as canadian, but he hasn't been "really canadian" for decades, and rush is very polarizing.
there's actually so many great canadian bands, you could probably do different ones; a classic rock one and a modern one. But so very few would be known to people here.
I think Celine Dion would take it, lol. But then again, Alanis Morissette is God - at least according to Kevin Smith. And can’t forget about Barenaked Ladies, BTO, my current favorite band Metric, Crash Test Dummies, Our Lady Peace, Arcade Fire, Tegan and Sara, Steppenwolf, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. But yeah in all seriousness the Hip would win.
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So you're shocked they made it this far in a Pearl Jam forum?
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
Dyer...
BEYOND THE WHEEL
Thanks again to @MedozK for these polls, they’ve been fun!
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Soundgarden has some great albums where you listen from front to back and it's all good.
Not my ideal 2 for the finals but it was interesting.
WF Center 4/28/16; WF Center 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; WF Center 9/7/24; WF Center 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24
Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
www.cluthelee.com
www.cluthe.com
Louder Than Love
Superunknown
Although these do stack up well against them
Wildflowers
Damn the Torpedoes
Full Moon Fever
Cant go wrong with either vote in this final IMO
I would chose Neil Young and Crazy Horse but I think Neil's dual citizenship kept them out of the contest. Same with The Jimi Hendrix Experience being an international band. If those two are eliminated, my choice would be underappreciated The Dream Syndicate.
Will definitely look forward to the next one, good man!
I would chose Neil Young and Crazy Horse but I think Neil's dual citizenship kept them out of the contest. Same with The Jimi Hendrix Experience being an international band. If those two are eliminated, my choice would be underappreciated The Dream Syndicate.
Will definitely look forward to the next one, good man!
Bruce and the E Street
TP and the HB
CCR
Doors
PJ
Dead
I also think DMB has a great argument to be on the list. They are more polarizing than the others, but they have a massive catalog, tremendous deep cuts, huge fan base, touring animals, and their music is so unique. It is a product of so many influences, from jazz to Stevie Wonder, African music and the Dead. And no one can say they are not masters of their instruments
And for those saying I'm angry. I'm not angry, but it's just beyond silly to think Soundgarden is a top 2 American band of all time.
DMB? Dave Matthews I assume? Great musician, excellent band, but oddly idiosyncratic song writing.
I'm sure some around here would put Phish up there too. But they also have an accessibility issue.
Still sad that REM dropped as early as they did. Even with a stellar career, they're still insanely underappreciated and undervalued.
www.headstonesband.com
www.headstonesband.com
there's actually so many great canadian bands, you could probably do different ones; a classic rock one and a modern one. But so very few would be known to people here.
www.headstonesband.com
www.headstonesband.com
About as well as Dayglos