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CrazyCanuck · 07-13-2005, 02:00 PM

You know I love Americans, but I was really surprised how weak your overall list looks. The Canadian rock band list is almost more impressive!

IMO the only possible choices for #1 would have to be Aerosmith or Springsteen (if he counts). I don't think anyone else really comes close.

Notables:

Eagles - maybe not a "rock" band but still very solid and at their peak they were the biggest band in the world...

GNR - pretty good hard rock band but let's not get crazy here...

Pearl Jam - I'm a big fan, loved their concert, but cant bring myself to call them #1 US rock band of all-time...

Van Halen - they're ok I like some songs but they never really did much for me - overhyped...

Journey - yes I'd agree they might be more of a pop band but let's give credit where it's due, these guys have tons of hits...

Grateful Dead - was never a huge fan but gotta respect their cult following. I saw a Dead show shortly before Jerry died and I have to say it was one of the most amazing sights I've ever seen...

Doors - #1 potential but I just don't think they were around long enough...

REM - have always been a big fan, but their concert was the WORST show I ever saw in my life. It's the ONLY concert I ever left early...

Petty - He'd be in my top 3 if allowed. I love Petty and think he's VERY underrated...

07-13-2005, 02:00 PM	#30
CrazyCanuck Serenity Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,008	Re: The Greatest American Rock Band is... You know I love Americans, but I was really surprised how weak your overall list looks. The Canadian rock band list is almost more impressive! IMO the only possible choices for #1 would have to be Aerosmith or Springsteen (if he counts). I don't think anyone else really comes close. Notables: Eagles - maybe not a "rock" band but still very solid and at their peak they were the biggest band in the world... GNR - pretty good hard rock band but let's not get crazy here... Pearl Jam - I'm a big fan, loved their concert, but cant bring myself to call them #1 US rock band of all-time... Van Halen - they're ok I like some songs but they never really did much for me - overhyped... Journey - yes I'd agree they might be more of a pop band but let's give credit where it's due, these guys have tons of hits... Grateful Dead - was never a huge fan but gotta respect their cult following. I saw a Dead show shortly before Jerry died and I have to say it was one of the most amazing sights I've ever seen... Doors - #1 potential but I just don't think they were around long enough... REM - have always been a big fan, but their concert was the WORST show I ever saw in my life. It's the ONLY concert I ever left early... Petty - He'd be in my top 3 if allowed. I love Petty and think he's VERY underrated...