Greatest American Band of All Time?
05-29-05, 09:47 AM
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While these aren't anywhere near my favorites, Sugar Hill Gang and N.W.A. were both hugely influential on the rap & r&b scene.
I have yet to see Phish ,entioned yet either. Are they even american?
I have yet to see Phish ,entioned yet either. Are they even american?
05-30-05, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick Danger
Funny, when I think of Fleetwood Mac, I think of Mick Fleetwood and John McVee.
Originally Posted by Pikul
So apparently we're actually looking for the Greatest White (or Mostly White) American Rock Band of All Time.
05-30-05, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Filmmaker
The only "ethnic" rock band that comes close to a top band of all time in my book would be Living Colour, but they imploded way too soon...
05-30-05, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Elldubtoo
I believe he asked for GREAT US bands.
Originally Posted by Pikul
So apparently we're actually looking for the Greatest White (or Mostly White) American Rock Band of All Time.
05-30-05, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Flashback
You could say PFunk (I think it was mentioned) ,Sly and the Family Stone (were they American?) ,Run DMC, Temptations, 4 Tops, EW&F, Supremes etc and etc..Not saying they are or were but there are a few more than Living Colour
05-30-05, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Filmmaker
Some of your choices are very specious or, at least, I would say your definition of "rock" is looser than mine...many of your choices are clearly rap or R&B...perfectly acceptable muscial genres, and they may have their roots in the same place rock does, but they're not rock.
. For instance, Run DMC is a rap band that sampled many hard rock riffs into their music. As for some of the others I mentioned you will surely see them in the RnR Hall of Fame. But rock in the 50's is much different then the 70's or today.
05-30-05, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Flashback
Oh sure, that is definitely debatable . For instance, Run DMC is a rap band that sampled many hard rock riffs into their music. As for some of the others I mentioned you will surely see them in the RnR Hall of Fame. But rock in the 50's is much different then the 70's or today.
. For instance, Run DMC is a rap band that sampled many hard rock riffs into their music. As for some of the others I mentioned you will surely see them in the RnR Hall of Fame. But rock in the 50's is much different then the 70's or today.
05-30-05, 10:00 AM
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Please see my post again of Morris Day and the Time.........
plus I'll throw Kool and the Gang and the Revolution out there too.
plus I'll throw Kool and the Gang and the Revolution out there too.
05-30-05, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Amel
Run-DMC is a great, legendary group. But to me, not a band. I tend to define groups & bands differently. It's most basic definition is that a band plays instruments.
However, some may argue a voice is an instrument or a turntable used to scratch records is one as well.
05-30-05, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Are you joking? They are from NY. Well all members other than LaBrie(Canadian). And probably the greatest post 1990, despeite their debut being released in 89.
I think the keyword isn't US, but Great.
05-30-05, 11:34 AM
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I'm sure I must have missed it somewhere in this thread. I couldn't really be the first to mention the Talking Heads, could I? 
05-30-05, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Decker
I'm sure I must have missed it somewhere in this thread. I couldn't really be the first to mention the Talking Heads, could I?
05-30-05, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Pikul
So apparently we're actually looking for the Greatest White (or Mostly White) American Rock Band of All Time.
05-30-05, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Elldubtoo
There's no reason to scratch your head. People here think KISS and Dream Theater are the best America has had to offer.
Seriously, who with taste likes Journey?
Just looking at what I have on iTunes, here are some bands I believe should be considered...
- Aerosmith
- The Beach Boys
- Blondie
- The Doors
- Green Day*
- Morris Day and the Time
- The Ramones
- R.E.M.
- Sly and the Family Stone
* This one is kind of sketchy as Green Day has only been around the past 15 years; but they've been at the top of their game (IMO) for those past 15 years. Also, they have a lot more talent than Journey and Boston**.
** Seriously, if Journey and Boston are two of the best bands America has to offer, please get me the fuck out of this country.
05-30-05, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Elldubtoo
There's no reason to scratch your head. People here think KISS and Dream Theater are the best America has had to offer.
05-30-05, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Reread some of the posts. DT was only mentioned as a great post 1990 American band, not the greatest ever.
Any sentence with Dream Theater and the word "great" is
05-30-05, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel
* This one is kind of sketchy as Green Day has only been around the past 15 years; but they've been at the top of their game (IMO) for those past 15 years. Also, they have a lot more talent than Journey and Boston**.
05-30-05, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel
** Seriously, if Journey and Boston are two of the best bands America has to offer, please get me the fuck out of this country.
Don't forget KISS, Van Halen, Megadeth, ZZTop, Motley Crue and Bon Jovi.
05-31-05, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel
* This one is kind of sketchy as Green Day has only been around the past 15 years; but they've been at the top of their game (IMO) for those past 15 years. Also, they have a lot more talent than Journey and Boston**.
** Seriously, if Journey and Boston are two of the best bands America has to offer, please get me the fuck out of this country.
** Seriously, if Journey and Boston are two of the best bands America has to offer, please get me the fuck out of this country.