Off Topic: Greatest American Band of All Time?
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May not be the greatest known American band but I’m a huge fan of Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Gotta like The Cars too.
Tough to beat The Beach Boys for quality of music, cultural impact, and broad popularity. Pet Sounds is just on another level from all other albums.
I said Aerosmith...taking into consideration sales been around for over what 5 decades and still relevant....also love Cheap Trick and have for many years but not quite to the top tier level....
The Doors.
We have an American Flag that we fly at the Bears' games wiith a picture of Jim Morrison on it
We have an American Flag that we fly at the Bears' games wiith a picture of Jim Morrison on it
My #1 is Steely Dan. Their sound got so technical and complex they actually gave up touring and stuck to the studio for awhile (they're touring again though). The 'Countdown to Ecstasy' or 'Aja' albums are amazing.
Eagles would be my #1A. The 'Desperado' album is a gem.
Eagles would be my #1A. The 'Desperado' album is a gem.
Love Cheap Trick.
I would also throw in Chicago, but, only when Terry Kath was alive. After he passed, the sound and direction changed and it just wasn't the same. I can only imagine what they would've been today if he were still around.
Tell me his guitar solo isn't beyond amazing (starts at 2:58):
A lot of good picks hadn’t see anyone put up another of my favorites.
Van Halen!
Van Halen!
My number 2 just really haven't done a damn thing in along time...also the older I get the more and more I appreciate the Van Hager version. Sammy is pretty amazing
Saw VH with Hagar at the Peoria Civic Center with the 5150 tour. It was great show with a mix of both their hits. Then saw them with DL Roth about 4 years ago and he’s lost his chops but age does that. I’ve never been a Van Hagar basher. It served its purpose.
I think you have to put Metallica into the conversation, definitely as best heavy metal band even though they toned it down later in their careers.
I can't argue although I put them aside after the black album. Everything after it was trash, IMO. But the first five albums were untouchable. Hold a gun to my head and I'd go with Megadeth and probably Pantera right after.
Love Dave. I believe he’s the most prolific songwriter of my generation. I’ve seen them over 40 times. Saw them open up for Blues Traveler in the early ‘90’s.
I agree Sammy stepped in nicely but the early years with David Lee we’re pretty special.
Love Bowie and my son Bowie
but I’m about a decade late to have really been exposed to David Bowie and he’s English.Bowie is a legend.Love Bowie and my son Bowie
Van Halen opened for Blues Travelers? that doesn't even sound right.
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Here Is my list:
Aerosmith, Allman Brothers, Chicago(with Kath),Crosby Stills and Nash, Dave Matthews Band, Doobie Brothers, Eagles, Kansas, Tom Petty, Phish, REM, ZZ Top
Aerosmith, Allman Brothers, Chicago(with Kath),Crosby Stills and Nash, Dave Matthews Band, Doobie Brothers, Eagles, Kansas, Tom Petty, Phish, REM, ZZ Top
