Best American Rock Band

[Thunder Dan]

Who wins?



saw this (http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/popcandy/2005-07-05-pop-candy_x.htm) and thought it might be interesting to ask.

[mrsmaalox]

The Eagles

[mrsmaalox]

Hey, I accidently voted Van Halen!!!! :dizzy It's definitely the Eagles

[dirk4mvp]

Guns N' Roses

[monosylab1k]

the beatles

[dirk4mvp]

But out of that list...Metallica

[monosylab1k]

(and it beter not be Nirvana because I left them off on purpose)

:tu anybody who thinks it's Nirvana is an idiot.

[manufor3]

bon jovi!

[monosylab1k]

Huey Lewis & The News

[bus driver]

U2

[samikeyp]

For me,
The Eagles, then Boston.

[Mister Sinister]

Styx?

[Thunder Dan]

:tu anybody who thinks it's Nirvana is an idiot.

they are basically a Pixies cover band that sold out. Kurt was a good talent, but they are very overrated. I'd put Pixies on this list before Nirvana



bon jovi!

actually, I was going to put them on because they have sold more albums than any of the bands on the list I made....but then I was like, I might hate America if they win this poll- so I left them off

[samikeyp]

Styx?


Maybe a little before your time, junior.

:)

[midgetonadonkey]

The best American band of all time is the Beach Boys. Without a doubt. But if we are saying Rock bands then I will have to go with The Eagles.

[monosylab1k]

The best American band of all time is the Beach Boys. Without a doubt.
:tu

[Thunder Dan]

The best American band of all time is the Beach Boys. Without a doubt. But if we are saying Rock bands then I will have to go with The Eagles.

The Beach Boys were taken into consideration, but they were left off b/c I consider them a pop band, along with Elvis who was also left off.

[monosylab1k]

Ccr?

[mrsmaalox]

Eagles are definitely the greatest, but my personal all time greatest are Steely Dan.

[monosylab1k]

Steely Dan.
:tu :tu :tu :tu

[monosylab1k]

Oh goodness if Pearl Jam wins this I'm going to be severely disappointed.

[tlongII]

It's difficult to call Steely Dan a "band" as it was mainly 2 individuals with various accompanying artists. I love Steely Dan though.


I voted for The Eagles.

[Mister Sinister]

Ccr?
THIS. MOTHERFUCKING THIS.

[CuckingFunt]

I voted for The Doors, simply because they're my favorite of the bands listed and I didn't feel like contemplating the "other" possibilities.

[leemajors]

Funkadelic by a landslide. And yes, they were a rock band. I'd take CCR over most of the listed bands. Aerosmith sucks ass.

[David Bowie]

I voted for Tom Petty and the HEartbreakers (and they rock live too.)

I also really, really like ALICE IN CHAINS

[Fillmoe]

ramones

[LakerMagic]

Other......Nirvana

[Vinnie_Johnson]

the beatles

American :lol

[Vinnie_Johnson]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/gallery/files/1/2/7/1/2/1/DeadKennedys02.jpg

My Vote :toast

[shelshor]

Grateful Dead---I just loved those gapping holes in the space-time continuum

[DAF86]

Aerosmith and from the new ones: The Strokes. But i prefer british bands like the beatles, the police and oasis

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Grateful Dead---I just loved those gapping holes in the space-time continuum


:rolleyes oh crap

[Leetonidas]

Queensrÿche

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Aerosmith and from the new ones: The Strokes. But i prefer british bands like the beatles, the police and oasis

The Strokes :clap

[baseline bum]

Where the fuck is Pantera?

[baseline bum]

.. and anyone who thinks Nirvana sucks is a fucking retard.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Where the fuck is Pantera?

Still cleaning up the puke that is narvana :pctoss

[AlamoSpursFan]

I voted for Van Halen, but I would have voted Rush, because isn't Canada really just the 51st state with a crappy health plan and better beer?

:lol


Ccr?

They do some rock, but I'd put Cross Canadian Ragweed into the Texas Music category, even though they're from Oklahoma.


.. and anyone who thinks Nirvana sucks is a fucking retard.

Finally! The proof I was looking for that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am, in fact, a fucking retard. I KNEW it!!!

:drunk

[J.T.]

For me,
The Eagles, then Boston.

Completely agreed. Sucks that Boston gets so little recognition in "best band" talks. But it's definitely The Eagles.

[J.T.]

srv
jimi hendrix
grateful dead
slayer

Good choices as well, although SRV is more blues than rock.

[J.T.]

They do some rock, but I'd put Cross Canadian Ragweed into the Texas Music category, even though they're from Oklahoma.

I'm pretty sure that mono was talking about Creedence Clearwater Revival when he said CCR. Oh, and god damn I hope I didn't just bite on troll bait.

[Supreme_Being]

I vote for Dream Theater.

[circ]

OdCqzEdG2DQ

mp3 (http://tinyurl.com/6mutzn)

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

http://www.plasticofantastico.es/images/RAMONES.gif

[Thunder Dan]

.. and anyone who thinks Nirvana sucks is a fucking retard.

why? I tend to think that everyone that thinks Nirvana is brilliant is a fucking retard. Why? because they didn't start shit. If anyone, Mudhoney and Pixies started grunge. Nirvana just became the posterboys because they got snagged by a big label. Then when they sold out (right after Nevermind), they wanted to draw eyes away from that fire by lashing out at Pearl Jam calling them sellouts and trying to get their fan base to turn on them. But actually the reverse happened. Pearl Jam went on to outsell Nirvana with followup albums. Pearl Jam stayed true to themselves by not making music videos for every song (Nirvana). Pearl Jam is still around making good music today.

So let's recap: Nirvana didn't start grunge- the suits brainwashed everyone into thinking that. They sold out to MTV then tried to divert the attention. Pearl Jam's Vs. sold more than 800k more albums it's first month than Nirvana's In Utero, showing truth that people now preferred Pearl Jam to Nirvana. They would have been a band to just fade off into a decent, but normal career in the business but would become less and less relevant and would definitely not be around today. The started with a flash, and ended with a bang, and all people have to judge of their music is about 3 years of work. (which alone shouldn't include them in this argument)

[ATRAIN]

why? I tend to think that everyone that thinks Nirvana is brilliant is a fucking retard. Why? because they didn't start shit. If anyone, Mudhoney and Pixies started grunge. Nirvana just became the posterboys because they got snagged by a big label. Then when they sold out (right after Nevermind), they wanted to draw eyes away from that fire by lashing out at Pearl Jam calling them sellouts and trying to get their fan base to turn on them. But actually the reverse happened. Pearl Jam went on to outsell Nirvana with followup albums. Pearl Jam stayed true to themselves by not making music videos for every song (Nirvana). Pearl Jam is still around making good music today.

So let's recap: Nirvana didn't start grunge- the suits brainwashed everyone into thinking that. They sold out to MTV then tried to divert the attention. Pearl Jam's Vs. sold more than 800k more albums it's first month than Nirvana's In Utero, showing truth that people now preferred Pearl Jam to Nirvana. They would have been a band to just fade off into a decent, but normal career in the business but would become less and less relevant and would definitely not be around today. The started with a flash, and ended with a bang, and all people have to judge of their music is about 3 years of work. (which alone shouldn't include them in this argument)


I agree I think Nirvana was over-rated. Anyone that plays guitar knows their riffs were pretty simple and plain. There wasn't anything complex about their style. This thread is however totally opinionated though, I mean come on someone said Dream Theater and Pantera. Even though I like Pantera I dont think they are anywhere NEAR the Best American Rock Band.

[to21]

Went with Van Halen. Most of those others have a good chance also.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Currently, my top 10:

1) Ramones
2) Doors
3) Metallica
4) Pantera
5) Guns 'n' Roses
6) Creedence Clearwater Revival
7) Television
8) White Stripes
9) Red Hot Chili Peppers
10) The Strokes

[ATRAIN]

why? I tend to think that everyone that thinks Nirvana is brilliant is a fucking retard. Why? because they didn't start shit. If anyone, Mudhoney and Pixies started grunge. Nirvana just became the posterboys because they got snagged by a big label. Then when they sold out (right after Nevermind), they wanted to draw eyes away from that fire by lashing out at Pearl Jam calling them sellouts and trying to get their fan base to turn on them. But actually the reverse happened. Pearl Jam went on to outsell Nirvana with followup albums. Pearl Jam stayed true to themselves by not making music videos for every song (Nirvana). Pearl Jam is still around making good music today.

So let's recap: Nirvana didn't start grunge- the suits brainwashed everyone into thinking that. They sold out to MTV then tried to divert the attention. Pearl Jam's Vs. sold more than 800k more albums it's first month than Nirvana's In Utero, showing truth that people now preferred Pearl Jam to Nirvana. They would have been a band to just fade off into a decent, but normal career in the business but would become less and less relevant and would definitely not be around today. The started with a flash, and ended with a bang, and all people have to judge of their music is about 3 years of work. (which alone shouldn't include them in this argument)


I agree about Pearl Jam as well. When I used to work at a music store I always laughed at people who would talk about Pearl Jam like they only made one record when at that time they had 5 records out. Ten was what they broke out with and Jeremy, Alive, Even Flow, and Black were the only songs that were popular with non fans. I would say that Ten is their 4 best album IMO.

[Thunder Dan]

I agree I think Nirvana was over-rated. Anyone that plays guitar knows their riffs were pretty simple and plain. There wasn't anything complex about their style. This thread is however totally opinionated though, I mean come on someone said Dream Theater and Pantera. Even though I like Pantera I dont think they are anywhere NEAR the Best American Rock Band.
yeah good point. It's not like I don't own Nirvana albums, because I do and I enjoy them- I just don't consider them the BEST.

I forgot Jimi Hendrix (well not really, i considered him a solo artist when I was considering Dylan aswell) but if Bruce Springsteen is on there then I guess he counts. I also left off because I didn't have room, Bon Jovi and Grateful Dead

[stretch]

Smash Mouth.

[ATRAIN]

Smash Mouth.


LOL I hope your not serious.

[pjohn78]

I voted for The Doors because Jim Morrison is a rock God.

[peewee's lovechild]

I voted other because I have a three way tie with The Eagles, Guns N' Roses, and CCR.

The three are so different and so good that I can't really distinguish either group as #1.

[peewee's lovechild]

They do some rock, but I'd put Cross Canadian Ragweed into the Texas Music category, even though they're from Oklahoma.


The genre of rock that CCR played was called "Swamp Rock" because of Louisiana-bayou based sound and they were from California, not Oklahoma.

[monosylab1k]

American :lol
lol yeah I was just kidding.

[monosylab1k]

.. and anyone who thinks Nirvana sucks is a fucking retard.
Nirvana licked balls. The only good memory I have of the Nirvana era is hearing on MTV that he used a shotgun.

Foo Fighters >>>>>>>>>>> Nirvana
and I really don't care for Foo Fighters all that much.

[monosylab1k]

I'm pretty sure that mono was talking about Creedence Clearwater Revival when he said CCR.
lol yes that's what I meant. I've never even listened to Cross Canadian Ragweed.

[peewee's lovechild]

^^^^^^^^


The genre of rock that CCR played was called "Swamp Rock" because of Louisiana-bayou based sound and they were from California, not Oklahoma.

Nevermind.

[monosylab1k]

Good god, the most votes go to freakin Pearl Jam and not one vote for The Boss. What the hell?

[Thunder Dan]

Good god, the most votes go to freakin Pearl Jam and not one vote for The Boss. What the hell?

Pearl Jam has been around for about 17 years, they have sold a ton of albums, they have tons of hits, they still tour well and create good music. What is your problem with that?

[peewee's lovechild]

Pearl Jam has been around for about 17 years, they have sold a ton of albums, they have tons of hits, they still tour well and create good music. What is your problem with that?

Dude, The Boss has been at it muuuuuuuuuuch longer than Pearl Jam.

And, he and his band are touring as we speak.

The Boss >>>>>>>>>>>> Pearl Jam

[ATRAIN]

Dude, The Boss has been at it muuuuuuuuuuch longer than Pearl Jam.

And, he and his band are touring as we speak.

The Boss >>>>>>>>>>>> Pearl Jam


As much as I would love to back Dan up on this one Peewee does prove a point. Even though im not a fan of The Boss, I do recognize his place in music. With that being said if Pearl Jam and the Boss were playing to seperate shows in my town I wouldn't think twice about getting Pearl Jam tickets.

[leemajors]

his place is way under bob dylan as a songwriter.

[ATRAIN]

his place is way under bob dylan as a songwriter.


+1

[monosylab1k]

his place is way under bob dylan as a songwriter.
agreed, but you can find eddie vedder well below both of them.

[Thunder Dan]

Dude, The Boss has been at it muuuuuuuuuuch longer than Pearl Jam.

And, he and his band are touring as we speak.

The Boss >>>>>>>>>>>> Pearl Jam

I wasn't arguing that Pearl Jam was better than Springsteen, I was just pointing out that it's not absurd that Pearl Jam has as many votes. If you want me to argue that Pearl Jam is better than Springsteen I will. Springsteen has a bunch of baloney songs that became hits because they are easy to listen to. Listen to all of Born in the USA; it's basically a John Couger Mellencamp album about the state of New Jersey. Born to Run- arguably his greatest hit, is about leaving work. Basically all of his songs are written about the same thing. So yes, I personally think Pearl Jam is better, as do I think just about any other band on the list is better than Springsteen- that is why he is right above 'other'. His music serves as the soundtrack to background,top-40 pop rock with no substance. It's lyrically country and it's no surprise that he keeps doing sucessful tours because America as a whole likes shitty music- it's the reason Celine Dion, Nickelback and Bon Jovi sell out across the US. So yes, I would argue that all day long because it's my opinion, but I wasn't arguing by making that point about Pearl Jam.

If you really want to read about how Springsteen sucks read Klosterman's Killing Yourself to Live and Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs; in the latter he explains how it is a crock of shit that Bruce is bigger than Billy Joel, and the only reason that is, is because America has more dumb people than smart people.

[monosylab1k]

Pearl Jam has been around for about 17 years, they have sold a ton of albums, they have tons of hits, they still tour well and create good music. What is your problem with that?
Never really cared for them, or much of the Seattle grunge scene. I don't hate them, and their new stuff is a lot better than their old, but I'm just not a fan and don't know how they could be anywhere near "best american band" status.

[Thunder Dan]

Never really cared for them, or much of the Seattle grunge scene. I don't hate them, and their new stuff is a lot better than their old, but I'm just not a fan and don't know how they could be anywhere near "best american band" status.

they actually won in the poll that sprung this whole topic. See the link I posted in my first post

[monosylab1k]

I wasn't arguing that Pearl Jam was better than Springsteen, I was just pointing out that it's not absurd that Pearl Jam has as many votes. If you want me to argue that Pearl Jam is better than Springsteen I will. Springsteen has a bunch of baloney songs that became hits because they are easy to listen to. Listen to all of Born in the USA; it's basically a John Couger Mellencamp album about the state of New Jersey. Born to Run- arguably his greatest hit, is about leaving work. Basically all of his songs are written about the same thing. So yes, I personally think Pearl Jam is better, as do I think just about any other band on the list is better than Springsteen- that is why he is right above 'other'. His music serves as the soundtrack to background,top-40 pop rock with no substance. It's lyrically country and it's no surprise that he keeps doing sucessful tours because America as a whole likes shitty music- it's the reason Celine Dion, Nickelback and Bon Jovi sell out across the US. So yes, I would argue that all day long because it's my opinion, but I wasn't arguing by making that point about Pearl Jam.

If you really want to read about how Springsteen sucks read Klosterman's Killing Yourself to Live and Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs; in the latter he explains how it is a crock of shit that Bruce is bigger than Billy Joel, and the only reason that is, is because America has more dumb people than smart people.
I can understand your opinion of Springsteen, I'm not a huge fan myself, but there's no denying that he's a much bigger icon of American rock than Pearl Jam.

[ATRAIN]

I wasn't arguing that Pearl Jam was better than Springsteen, I was just pointing out that it's not absurd that Pearl Jam has as many votes. If you want me to argue that Pearl Jam is better than Springsteen I will. Springsteen has a bunch of baloney songs that became hits because they are easy to listen to. Listen to all of Born in the USA; it's basically a John Couger Mellencamp album about the state of New Jersey. Born to Run- arguably his greatest hit, is about leaving work. Basically all of his songs are written about the same thing. So yes, I personally think Pearl Jam is better, as do I think just about any other band on the list is better than Springsteen- that is why he is right above 'other'. His music serves as the soundtrack to background,top-40 pop rock with no substance. It's lyrically country and it's no surprise that he keeps doing sucessful tours because America as a whole likes shitty music- it's the reason Celine Dion, Nickelback and Bon Jovi sell out across the US. So yes, I would argue that all day long because it's my opinion, but I wasn't arguing by making that point about Pearl Jam.

If you really want to read about how Springsteen sucks read Klosterman's Killing Yourself to Live and Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs; in the latter he explains how it is a crock of shit that Bruce is bigger than Billy Joel, and the only reason that is, is because America has more dumb people than smart people.
:clap :clap

[Thunder Dan]

I can understand your opinion of Springsteen, I'm not a huge fan myself, but there's no denying that he's a much bigger icon of American rock than Pearl Jam.

right, I agree. But Britney Spears is bigger than both but what does that prove?

[monosylab1k]

they actually won in the poll that sprung this whole topic. See the link I posted in my first post
Well Aerosmith finished 2nd, Van Halen 3rd, and Journey 5th so I don't see how that poll has much credibility.

[monosylab1k]

right, I agree. But Britney Spears is bigger than both but what does that prove?
she's pop.

[leemajors]

i would like to repeat that aerosmith sucks.

[Thunder Dan]

his place is way under bob dylan as a songwriter.

Not if your looking for the perfect song after you are leaving a Blue collar job in New Jersey


In the day we sweat it out in the streets of a runaway american dream
At night we ride through mansions of glory in suicide machines
Sprung from cages out on highway 9,
Chrome wheeled, fuel injected and steppin out over the line
Baby this town rips the bones from your back
Its a death trap, its a suicide rap
We gotta get out while were young
`cause tramps like us, baby we were born to run

Wendy let me in I wanna be your friend
I want to guard your dreams and visions
Just wrap your legs round these velvet rims
And strap your hands across my engines
Together we could break this trap
Well run till we drop, baby well never go back
Will you walk with me out on the wire
`cause baby Im just a scared and lonely rider
But I gotta find out how it feels
I want to know if love is wild, girl I want to know if love is real

Beyond the palace hemi-powered drones scream down the boulevard
The girls comb their hair in rearview mirrors
And the boys try to look so hard
The amusement park rises bold and stark
Kids are huddled on the beach in a mist
I wanna die with you wendy on the streets tonight
In an everlasting kiss

The highways jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive
Everybodys out on the run tonight but theres no place left to hide
Together wendy well live with the sadness
Ill love you with all the madness in my soul
Someday girl I dont know when were gonna get to that place
Where we really want to go and well walk in the sun
But till then tramps like us baby we were born to run



or you can see the brilliant lyrics to Born in the USA

[ATRAIN]

I wasn't arguing that Pearl Jam was better than Springsteen, I was just pointing out that it's not absurd that Pearl Jam has as many votes. If you want me to argue that Pearl Jam is better than Springsteen I will. Springsteen has a bunch of baloney songs that became hits because they are easy to listen to. Listen to all of Born in the USA; it's basically a John Couger Mellencamp album about the state of New Jersey. Born to Run- arguably his greatest hit, is about leaving work. Basically all of his songs are written about the same thing. So yes, I personally think Pearl Jam is better, as do I think just about any other band on the list is better than Springsteen- that is why he is right above 'other'. His music serves as the soundtrack to background,top-40 pop rock with no substance. It's lyrically country and it's no surprise that he keeps doing sucessful tours because America as a whole likes shitty music- it's the reason Celine Dion, Nickelback and Bon Jovi sell out across the US. So yes, I would argue that all day long because it's my opinion, but I wasn't arguing by making that point about Pearl Jam.

If you really want to read about how Springsteen sucks read Klosterman's Killing Yourself to Live and Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs; in the latter he explains how it is a crock of shit that Bruce is bigger than Billy Joel, and the only reason that is, is because America has more dumb people than smart people.


Come on Dan you mean Mambo number 5 and Who let the Dogs out weren't smart songs, I mean after all they were Billboard number 1 hits weren't they?

[ATRAIN]

i would like to repeat that aerosmith sucks.


I hate aerosmith with a passion and I met Steven Tyler in person and he was a fucking dick. Im glad I threw him the finger and said "fuck you". I of course moved along pretty quick when his body guard started coming after me. That was a huge man.

[CuckingFunt]

I haven't liked too much of their stuff since "Californication," but the poll's lack of Red Hot Chili Peppers seems like a pretty glaring omission.

Also, who credits Nirvana with starting grunge? They're pretty universally seen as the band that really brought a lot of attention to the genre, which they did, but it had been going on for quite a while before Nirvana came out.

[atxrocker]

of the options listed my vote would go to the doors or the ramones.

[Thunder Dan]

Also, who credits Nirvana with starting grunge? They're pretty universally seen as the band that really brought a lot of attention to the genre, which they did, but it had been going on for quite a while before Nirvana came out.

the people that argue that Nirvana is a 'great' band often try to use 'Nirvana started grunge' as their main argument. So I was being pro active defeating that argument if a hardcore Nirvana fan were to show up.


Red Hot Chili Peppers are a good option for 'other' and if I could list 15 bands, they would be on there.

[leemajors]

outside of flea, the chili pep sucks.

[ATRAIN]

I haven't liked too much of their stuff since "Californication," but the poll's lack of Red Hot Chili Peppers seems like a pretty glaring omission.

Also, who credits Nirvana with starting grunge? They're pretty universally seen as the band that really brought a lot of attention to the genre, which they did, but it had been going on for quite a while before Nirvana came out.


A lot of people actually do, but they are usually the ignorant posers.

[Fillmoe]

wMD7Ezp3gWc

[CuckingFunt]

the people that argue that Nirvana is a 'great' band often try to use 'Nirvana started grunge' as their main argument. So I was being pro active defeating that argument if a hardcore Nirvana fan were to show up.
Interesting. I've never heard that argument before, though I've also never argued with anyone over Nirvana's greatness before. I have always found their connection to grunge to be a bit dubious, anyway, as they don't sound at all like any other grunge band. Nirvana is really more of a punk band than anything else, they just so happened to be from the Seattle area and fronted by a really unhappy guy.

And I would definitely put them pretty high on my list, for the record, but not at the top. They're right with other bands like The White Stripes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Queens of the Stone Age, and X -- amongst my personal favorites, but I'd never be delusional enough to call them the greatest of all time.

[ATRAIN]

Interesting. I've never heard that argument before, though I've also never argued with anyone over Nirvana's greatness before. I have always found their connection to grunge to be a bit dubious, anyway, as they don't sound at all like any other grunge band. Nirvana is really more of a punk band than anything else, they just so happened to be from the Seattle area and fronted by a really unhappy guy.

And I would definitely put them pretty high on my list, for the record, but not at the top. They're right with other bands like The White Stripes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Queens of the Stone Age, and X -- amongst my personal favorites, but I'd never be delusional enough to call them the greatest of all time.


Its really hard to say any band is the greatest of all time. Like I said before its all in the eye of the beholder.

[peewee's lovechild]

I wasn't arguing that Pearl Jam was better than Springsteen, I was just pointing out that it's not absurd that Pearl Jam has as many votes. If you want me to argue that Pearl Jam is better than Springsteen I will. Springsteen has a bunch of baloney songs that became hits because they are easy to listen to. Listen to all of Born in the USA; it's basically a John Couger Mellencamp album about the state of New Jersey. Born to Run- arguably his greatest hit, is about leaving work. Basically all of his songs are written about the same thing. So yes, I personally think Pearl Jam is better, as do I think just about any other band on the list is better than Springsteen- that is why he is right above 'other'. His music serves as the soundtrack to background,top-40 pop rock with no substance. It's lyrically country and it's no surprise that he keeps doing sucessful tours because America as a whole likes shitty music- it's the reason Celine Dion, Nickelback and Bon Jovi sell out across the US. So yes, I would argue that all day long because it's my opinion, but I wasn't arguing by making that point about Pearl Jam.

If you really want to read about how Springsteen sucks read Klosterman's Killing Yourself to Live and Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs; in the latter he explains how it is a crock of shit that Bruce is bigger than Billy Joel, and the only reason that is, is because America has more dumb people than smart people.


I like both Springsteen and Pearl Jam.

But, to qualify Sprngsteen's music as lyrically country and all about leaving work and New Jersey because someone told you that's what it's about . . . it's just insane.

The Boss has written some of the most politically charged songs around.

[peewee's lovechild]

his place is way under bob dylan as a songwriter.

Bob Dylan is one of the greatest song writers ever.

That can not be denied.

[ATRAIN]

Bob Dylan is one of the greatest song writers ever.

That can not be denied.


Great Songwriter, horrible singer.

[peewee's lovechild]

Great Songwriter, horrible singer.

You're right.

But, that won't stop me from hearing his music.

[monosylab1k]

Great Songwriter, horrible singer.
have you heard him recently? As bad as he always was, he is absolutely unlistenable now. It's really sad.

[leemajors]

i'll put neil young way above springsteen too.

[peewee's lovechild]

i'll put neil young way above springsteen too.

I won't argue with that.

[mrsmaalox]

Neil Young's voice is a little better than Dylan's. :lol I wouldn't mind hearing Jakob Dylan sing some of the old man's songs. I love the Wallflowers, that's how Bob's voice should be.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Neil Young's voice is a little better than Dylan's. that's like saying cat poop smells better than dog poop

[Condemned 2 HelLA]

It's either.....


http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb92/SalvMerc2/gwar__.jpg

.......or........


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/mikeemmick/The%20Mentors/upthedose.jpg

:D

[TOP-CHERRY]

Guns N' Roses

[JoeChalupa]

For me, no such band exists 'cause there are too many that really stand out for me. It just depends on your taste.
I like both Neil Young and The Boss but I wouldn't necessarily put one above the other because I like them both.
And besides, for me, none of the newer bands can hold a candle to the classic rock bands of my time.

[JoeChalupa]

Bob Dylan is one of the greatest song writers ever.

That can not be denied.

Oh hell yeah. :tu

[JoeChalupa]

i'll put neil young way above springsteen too.

Not even. But again, that is just me. I love Neil Young but I wouldn't go that far. I've jammed to both many, many times. Two great musician/song writers. I love 'em both.

[JoeChalupa]

Aerosmith Rocks!! Granted, not like they did back in the day. But they are still going!!

[David Bowie]

Boston is another good one

More then a Feeling was in my alarm clock for over four years . It was a great song to wake up to every day.


RIP Brad Delp
His death socked me

[Melmart1]

Hard to pick just one, but ...

Beach Boys
Eagles
Doors
CCR
REM -- nobody mentioned them but I absolutely love them. Two of my favorite songs of all time are "Radio Free Europe" and "Fall on Me"

[Kermit]

I've got to go with Petty. Catalogue that's second to none, band that is as tight as any other, and he's still writing great stuff.

[leemajors]

Not even. But again, that is just me. I love Neil Young but I wouldn't go that far. I've jammed to both many, many times. Two great musician/song writers. I love 'em both.
well, the only thing springsteen has on young is that young is canadian and doesn't count in this thread. or maybe you're just from new jersey.

[pussyface]

red hot chili peppers- anthony keides or whatever his name is is the worst front man in the history of rock and roll

pearl jam- sucks out loud

[JoeChalupa]

well, the only thing springsteen has on young is that young is canadian and doesn't count in this thread. or maybe you're just from new jersey.

Like I said, it is a matter of opinion. I like 'em both and I'm not from Jersey.

I like Pearl Jam too but no way they are in my top 10 list.

[manufor3]

saw this (http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/popcandy/2005-07-05-pop-candy_x.htm) and thought it might be interesting to ask.
that dude has no taste

[Thunder Dan]

For me, no such band exists 'cause there are too many that really stand out for me. It just depends on your taste.
I like both Neil Young and The Boss but I wouldn't necessarily put one above the other because I like them both.
And besides, for me, none of the newer bands can hold a candle to the classic rock bands of my time.

Neil Young is Canadian; he shouldn't even be discussed in this, otherwise we can just compare all of these bands above to the Stones and Beatles in which they would be better than every one of them.


Not even. But again, that is just me. I love Neil Young but I wouldn't go that far. I've jammed to both many, many times. Two great musician/song writers. I love 'em both.

lol Springsteen a good songwriter :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[leemajors]

Like I said, it is a matter of opinion. I like 'em both and I'm not from Jersey.

I like Pearl Jam too but no way they are in my top 10 list.
the last part was a joke in reference to td's earlier posts :lol

[Condemned 2 HelLA]

Aerosmith are a band who need to start taking drugs again.
Since they've sobered up, their musical output is absolute shit.

[midgetonadonkey]

Aerosmith are a band who need to start taking drugs again.
Since they've sobered up, their musical output is absolute shit.

I would say the same about Metallica.

[midgetonadonkey]

Dude, The Boss has been at it muuuuuuuuuuch longer than Pearl Jam.

And, he and his band are touring as we speak.

The Boss >>>>>>>>>>>> Pearl Jam

The reason "The Boss" has been at it much longer is because he is like 15 years older than anyon in Pearl Jam. Just because he has been around longer doesn't make him better. Pearl Jam will have more records sold and more concert tickets sold than "The Boss" after he is dead in like 3 years.

As far greatness of song lyrics and musical content, I say Pearl Jam will forever be a greater musical band than Bruce Springsteen and the dude from the Conan O'Brien show. In the long run, they will pale in comparison.

[manufor3]

i change mine to 3 doors down

[possessed]

http://www.tvksmp.pl/~mwolnik/horazon/morbid_angel_logo.jpg

[kaponodynasty]

metallica