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But doesn't longevity need to factor in? I mean, Hendrix was a God to me, but he was only here for a few years. Ditto the Doors and many others mentioned here. John, if you wanna go that route, I'll throw in the Boston Pops!  I think Aerosmith would be the likely first choice of many, but after watching that Green Day DVD I have to admit that Aerosmith is just downright sloppy in comparison.... though that's part of the "Rock and Roll" mystique to some!
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KMFDM (ok they were founded in Germany but they are a US band now!)  I can't think of any band of my time that can touch Reznor and his Nine Inch Nails. His stuff is like Mozart, Beethoven to me in it's genious.
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How about Grand Funk(We're an American Band)Railroad.
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Cleveland Orchestra.
Thank you, John! My favorite was the Glenn Miller Orchestra, followed closely by the Benny Goodman Orchestra.
OK , slightly more modern, the already mentioned Beach Boys, Eagles and CSNY. I can think of a number of other bands that I really enjoyed, but I wouldn't consider them contenders for the "Best American Band."
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I believe Dave Matthews is South African. Could be wrong, though...
Here's my vote for Metallica & Megadeth. Of course, just about everything that everyone else mentioned is great too.
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My all-times...
- Sugar (& Bob Mould's solo career)
- Faith No More
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Blondie
- Ramones
- Talking Heads
- Descendents
- Misfits
- Social Distortion/Mike Ness
- NOFX
- Bad Religion
- Alice Cooper
- Ministry
- and the Man in Black (Johnny Cash)
just off the top of my head...
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OK , slightly more modern, the already mentioned Beach Boys, Eagles and CSNY.
Not trying to nitpick, but I believe Neil Young is Canadian.
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In no particular order:
Hendrix
The Doors
Blondie
The Cars
Slayer
Ministry
Van Halen
Steely Dan (whom I'm seeing next Thursday!!!!)
Earth, Wind and Fire
Stevie Wonder
Heart
Alice In Chains
Nirvana
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I'm not trying to nitpick, either, but Graham Nash is British, so that leaves CS.
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