THE GREATEST AMERICAN ROCK BAND OF ALL TIME
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As I sit here at the airport waiting to fly back to Denver, I can’t stop smiling looking back at the 9 shows I did this year…6 on this current leg. I even looked into flying to Boston tonight instead 😉
If you were in the pit for either MSG show/Philly 1 or on the wings for Philly 2 and Baltimore, I was the guy yelling THE GREATEST AMERICAN ROCK BAND OF ALL TIME a few times a show. 21 years of seeing this band, started at 14 years old and now at 35 I feel comfortable saying this. Before Covid they were the best live rock band, now they’re the goat even with all of our complains as fans 😂
It’s easy to come to this forum and profess this, but I truly believe it. 33/34 years later and we’re still getting shows like last Saturday night in Philly. Legendary. Give me another American band or artist that can or has done this? Oh and by the way release their 12th studio album 33 years after their debut and have the fans call it one of their best.
If you were in the pit for either MSG show/Philly 1 or on the wings for Philly 2 and Baltimore, I was the guy yelling THE GREATEST AMERICAN ROCK BAND OF ALL TIME a few times a show. 21 years of seeing this band, started at 14 years old and now at 35 I feel comfortable saying this. Before Covid they were the best live rock band, now they’re the goat even with all of our complains as fans 😂
It’s easy to come to this forum and profess this, but I truly believe it. 33/34 years later and we’re still getting shows like last Saturday night in Philly. Legendary. Give me another American band or artist that can or has done this? Oh and by the way release their 12th studio album 33 years after their debut and have the fans call it one of their best.
Longevity, quality, and fan club are what put PJ at the top. Some other American rock acts that also have a claim: The Beach Boys, The Eagles, Metallica, and Springsteen.
That’s it.
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Welcome an open discussion. I had no idea The Beach Boys were still playing shows with the original members in their 80s, amazing.
Thank you Pearl Jam for giving all of us a reason to travel, build community and relationships, and have memories that will last a life time. I am so happy I can go to 60+ shows (20+ since Covid) and still jump up and down to Even Flow, Jeremy, and Given to Fly.
Thank you Pearl Jam for giving all of us a reason to travel, build community and relationships, and have memories that will last a life time. I am so happy I can go to 60+ shows (20+ since Covid) and still jump up and down to Even Flow, Jeremy, and Given to Fly.
Have fun in Boston!
2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
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Chicago 1 (August 20, 2016)
Chicago 2 (August 22, 2016)
Ft. Worth 1 (September 13, 2023)
Ft. Worth 2 (September 15, 2023)
Van Halen could have been one of the greats. But they could not keep it together. Same with GNR. I think Bruce and his band might be up there even though I am not a big fan. Generally I agree with the OP's statement. There are not that many bands that have delivered such a high quality of hard rock night after night for so many years.
My actual answer is R.E.M., but as time goes on I’m consistently surprised at how many people don’t have them on their personal Mount Rushmore.
Tough question to answer. I don't know who I would put up. Pearl Jam is my favorite American rock band, but that doesn't mean greatness overall.
Really pleased with what we saw as far as them still being able to rock it pretty hard in their 60s.
We are very lucky to still get this!
Petty you could make an argument but the music isn’t as diverse as PJ.
Phila, PA 4/28/16; Phila, PA 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; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 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
Phila, PA 4/28/16; Phila, PA 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; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 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
Chicago 1 (August 20, 2016)
Chicago 2 (August 22, 2016)
Ft. Worth 1 (September 13, 2023)
Ft. Worth 2 (September 15, 2023)
2003: 4/29 Albany, 5/2 Buffalo, 7/9 MSG 2 2006: 5/12 Albany, 6/3 East Rutherford 2
2008: 6/27 Hartford 2009: 10/27 Philadelphia 1 2010: 5/15 Hartford, 5/21 MSG 2
2013: 10/15 Worcester 1, 10/25 Hartford 2014: 10/1 Cincinnati
2018: 9/2 Fenway 1
2024: 9/3 MSG 1, 9/4 MSG 2 , 9/15 Fenway 1, 9/17 Fenway 2
Fair Warning was the last great record they made. They also barely kept it together during the Diver Down tour. I was at a 1984 tour show where Valerie ran out and tried to attack Dave. Shit show. Cannot say they are one of the all time greats even though they made some great music that I still listen to today. They kicked Michael Anthony out of the band. I will say Eddie Van Halen is one of the all time greats, but not the band once they got big.
Chicago 1 (August 20, 2016)
Chicago 2 (August 22, 2016)
Ft. Worth 1 (September 13, 2023)
Ft. Worth 2 (September 15, 2023)
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are here, too.
Playing all the awards shows, blah blah blah. Horrible