Best American Rock Band Ever

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  • rummy
    rummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,466
    ...adding to my previous post, would songs like RVM, Corduroy, and Do The Evolution merit the "classic" label by a casual PJ listener?
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    rummy said:
    ...adding to my previous post, would songs like RVM, Corduroy, and Do The Evolution merit the "classic" label by a casual PJ listener?
    To me, corduroy yes but the other two no.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • rummy
    rummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,466
    mcgruff10 said:
    rummy said:
    ...adding to my previous post, would songs like RVM, Corduroy, and Do The Evolution merit the "classic" label by a casual PJ listener?
    To me, corduroy yes but the other two no.
    What about Daughter and Given To Fly - and Small Town?
  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    Public Enemy is in the RRHOF.

    "Front man, distinctive voice, check. Sales, check. Mind melting solos, check. Lyrics, check. Live, performances, check. Longevity,  check. Activism/charity, check."
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  • cwoycheese
    cwoycheese Springfield, Missouri Posts: 29
    LN241653 said:
    Rage anyone? Longevity is a no but the impact they had was huge and the music is just superb, I’d throw system of a down in their too.

    bruce
    pj
    rage
    soundgarden
    black crowes
    faith no more?????
    System is unique and badass.  
  • wndowpayne
    wndowpayne Posts: 1,469
    I could research I guess but what exactly qualifies for the RRHOF?..Album sales, hit singles?  Longevity?...
    Charlottesville 2013
    Hampton 2016

  • Shakescky
    Shakescky Posts: 343
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Foo fighters shouldn’t even have been mentioned.  They’re terrible. Of course it’s my opinion but seriously? Not sure how anyone can take them seriously in a conversation about the best American bands of all time.
    It is odd for me because I wouldn't even see Pearl Jam as the best American Rock Band. I feel like my reasoning is because I grew up watching MTV, and while these bands may show strong longevity over time, it's kind of odd for me to think THIS band is definitive for the USA? I feel the same way about the Foo Fighters despite not being a fan of them. I think it is a toss up between Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Aerosmith.

    I wonder if people who grew up with bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd think the same thing as I do. I mean maybe I am in the minority, but it's kind of hard for me to wonder what cements a band into music history. It will be weird when we start seeing Panic at the Disco, Twenty One Pilots, and more as definitive artists of a certain era and location.
    i have witnessed some performances. i have soaked up a lot of memories.
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    Bruce's catalog is so much more diverse  and consistent than Petty's in my opinion.  Bruce is a much, much better live performer than Petty.  I don't think there would be a reason to see two of Petty's show on a tour, but with Bruce you get a lot better mix of different songs.  Going to a Bruce show is like going to church.  It may have been that Petty's personality was much more reserved/reclusive than Bruce's. 
  • RT85129
    RT85129 Posts: 183
    I've seen Springsteen 17 times since 2000.  Bruce is an incredible artist that defined Arena Rock and coupled with ESB they produced legendary shows.

    The thing that I think PJ and Bruce share is "the you never know aspect" of what you're going to hear at a live show.....their catalogues are so deep that nothing would surprise me to hear them pull out.  I always loved that mystique and aspect and while a lot of us may chase Leash or Jungleland, I've always felt that both gave me my money's worth and more usually.  

    There are a few others that stand out (Petty, Seger, etc).  However, I'd go with Springsteen and ESB number one for now.  However, I expect PJ to pass them.
  • mace1229
    mace1229 Posts: 9,829
    Lets settle this once and for all;
    Hootie and the Blowfish.
    Done.
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    Wobbie said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    3 pages and not one person mentions Boston in the discussion? 

    you’re funny.
    Boston is more legendary than many of the bands being named in here. 
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24 / Raleigh I 25 / Raleigh II 25 / Pittsburgh I 25
  • YourDirtisMyfood
    YourDirtisMyfood Boston Posts: 4,668
    I think the Hootie singer is more famous with country now.  I still don't know his name, though.
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,273
    do my black crowes get extra points for "band members kicked out for heroin abuse"? at least two!

    boston.....OMFG. dyer.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
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    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • RoleModelsinBlood31
    RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,239
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Foo fighters shouldn’t even have been mentioned.  They’re terrible. Of course it’s my opinion but seriously? Not sure how anyone can take them seriously in a conversation about the best American bands of all time.
    This comment is ridiculous.

    They're massive and have been massive for years.
    I’m not going to argue with you but I just meant that there’s bands like Bruce Springsteen, the doors, Petty, Aerosmith, the eagles, etc.  don’t think that the foo fighters are in the same class- didn’t mean to be ridiculous or disrespectful.


    heres a random list I found because I was curious.  Looks like it’s voted on by fans? I don’t know, but eagles are #1 and FF are #34.


    https://m.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-american-rock-bands
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Wobbie said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    3 pages and not one person mentions Boston in the discussion? 

    you’re funny.
    Boston is more legendary than many of the bands being named in here. 
    Agreed.

    But they aren't candidates for best American band of all time.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Foo fighters shouldn’t even have been mentioned.  They’re terrible. Of course it’s my opinion but seriously? Not sure how anyone can take them seriously in a conversation about the best American bands of all time.
    This comment is ridiculous.

    They're massive and have been massive for years.
    I’m not going to argue with you but I just meant that there’s bands like Bruce Springsteen, the doors, Petty, Aerosmith, the eagles, etc.  don’t think that the foo fighters are in the same class- didn’t mean to be ridiculous or disrespectful.


    heres a random list I found because I was curious.  Looks like it’s voted on by fans? I don’t know, but eagles are #1 and FF are #34.


    https://m.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-american-rock-bands
    The top of that list is respectable and then things get goofy (eg. Steve Miller Band).
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • RoleModelsinBlood31
    RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,239
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Foo fighters shouldn’t even have been mentioned.  They’re terrible. Of course it’s my opinion but seriously? Not sure how anyone can take them seriously in a conversation about the best American bands of all time.
    This comment is ridiculous.

    They're massive and have been massive for years.
    I’m not going to argue with you but I just meant that there’s bands like Bruce Springsteen, the doors, Petty, Aerosmith, the eagles, etc.  don’t think that the foo fighters are in the same class- didn’t mean to be ridiculous or disrespectful.


    heres a random list I found because I was curious.  Looks like it’s voted on by fans? I don’t know, but eagles are #1 and FF are #34.


    https://m.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-american-rock-bands
    The top of that list is respectable and then things get goofy (eg. Steve Miller Band).
    Yeah that’s a weird one.  ZZ Top also is kind of random!
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • YourDirtisMyfood
    YourDirtisMyfood Boston Posts: 4,668
    Bob Marley and The Coral Reefers.
  • YourDirtisMyfood
    YourDirtisMyfood Boston Posts: 4,668
    or was it Wailers?  Wait he wasn't born here.  LOL
  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    Yeah, that half a good album that Boston put out definitely puts them in the discussion. Way I see it there’s only room for one band named after a city or state and they’re a distant third behind Chicago and Kansas.

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