While I don’t agree with it, there have been pretty convincing arguments that the Grateful Dead are the greatest American band. I love CCR and would probably choose them as mine as the most logical choice. Maybe Fugazi or The Replacements for my own personal choices.
Of the 4 probably CCR. I could make an argument for Aerosmith within this era also. But I’ll go Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers as a wild card. More modern era Band of Horses.
I love that era Aerosmith. And I really love Tom Petty. I was keeping artists with backing bands out of this, otherwise I would have said that Bruce Springsteen tops my list.
I talked about this album back in Feb as part of my FF at 50. I bought this when it came out & represents my fave era of the band. Then they kinda lost me, while I never knew it at the time, in ended up agreeing with The Dude.
If we're talking great American bands, The Grateful Dead, The Band, and The Velvet Underground absolutely have to be part of the conversation, to name just a few others. For me, "the greatest" is an arbitrary distinction, though The Grateful Dead easily had the most formative impact on me in my youth.
And I will always, forever tout The Replacements (The 'Mats to those in the know) as one of my all-time favorite bands. They WERE American rock 'n' roll.
All wonderful bands, indeed! I love the Replacements. Us Canadians usually consider The Band Canadian, though Levon of course was American. I agree that 'greatest' is an arbitrary distinction - I usually try to avoid it because I absolutely love so many bands and usually see no reason to compare them that way.
I know they're MOSTLY Canadian, but they just had such an "American" sound (if that makes sense), and I just always picture them up at Big Pink in Woodstock, NY ;)
Yes, as a youth and young man I would often name my favourite bands, but over time I've grown to absolutely love the work of so many bands and artists I too usually find it best not to compare them that way.
While I don’t agree with it, there have been pretty convincing arguments that the Grateful Dead are the greatest American band. I love CCR and would probably choose them as mine as the most logical choice. Maybe Fugazi or The Replacements for my own personal choices.
Yes, the Grateful Dead are contenders for sure - a great band. I love the Replacements. I need to listen more to Fugazi.
Of the 4 probably CCR. I could make an argument for Aerosmith within this era also. But I’ll go Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers as a wild card. More modern era Band of Horses.
No worries at all!
I love that era Aerosmith. And I really love Tom Petty. I was keeping artists with backing bands out of this, otherwise I would have said that Bruce Springsteen tops my list.
lol. Sorry man. Went a little rogue on your piece.
I feel the Doors are overrated. Tough call between CCR and The Eagles. I'd have to give it to CCR
I'm with you on CCR. I love the Doors and am a huge Jim Morrison fan, but wouldn't rank them as high.
easily CCR
many of their songs still seem fresh today
several Eagle songs are frankly overplayed and are no longer appealing
MHO
Yes, CCR’s songs sound very fresh today!
The Greatful Dead.
A great choice!
I recall holding Eagles’ Greatest more than once and always deciding the only thing I want to hear is ‘Life in the Fast Lane.’
'Life in the Fast Lane' is a wonderful song for sure!
When I think Big Lebowski, I think The Man in Me from Dylan's best album, New Morning.
Yes, 'The Man in Me' is just perfect in 'The Big Lebowski.' Sets the perfect mood right at the beginning.
Is that equalizer noisy as hell?
I haven't noticed it creating any noise or other problems.
When you move the controls.
Little Feat, no brainer
A great band and contender for the title!
I talked about this album back in Feb as part of my FF at 50. I bought this when it came out & represents my fave era of the band. Then they kinda lost me, while I never knew it at the time, in ended up agreeing with The Dude.
It was a wonderful era. I love the 'Hotel California' album too.
If we're talking great American bands, The Grateful Dead, The Band, and The Velvet Underground absolutely have to be part of the conversation, to name just a few others. For me, "the greatest" is an arbitrary distinction, though The Grateful Dead easily had the most formative impact on me in my youth.
And I will always, forever tout The Replacements (The 'Mats to those in the know) as one of my all-time favorite bands. They WERE American rock 'n' roll.
All wonderful bands, indeed! I love the Replacements. Us Canadians usually consider The Band Canadian, though Levon of course was American. I agree that 'greatest' is an arbitrary distinction - I usually try to avoid it because I absolutely love so many bands and usually see no reason to compare them that way.
I know they're MOSTLY Canadian, but they just had such an "American" sound (if that makes sense), and I just always picture them up at Big Pink in Woodstock, NY ;)
Yes, they were instrumental in helping create the great 'Americana' roots sound.
That’s like asking me to pick my favourite parent Alex, I just can’t do it. 🤣
I grew up on them all, they all mean so much to me in many different ways and I have so many memories tied to each.
Superb album that I’ve worn out so much on my turntable that it sounds terrible. Time to buy a new copy I think 😁
Yes, as a youth and young man I would often name my favourite bands, but over time I've grown to absolutely love the work of so many bands and artists I too usually find it best not to compare them that way.