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SkinsRock · 07-11-2005, 04:16 PM

I can't really argue about Pearl Jam being up there, although I'd agree that if I had to guess, I would have probably said that Aerosmith would have come up on top.
But really, I'm just shocked that that many people actually know who The Replacements are!!! (my all-time favorite band)

As for defining rock, we all know it's technically short for Rock 'n Roll, but these days, when someone just says "rock", it tends to be more connected to moderate to hard rock, which bands like Aerosmith and Pearl Jam fit into. The way I see it, DMB is a groove-oriented folk rock band...switch the guitar to an electric, and it would sound much more "rock".

I like them, but how in the world did Queensryche get on there, and especially that far up the list??? And to comment on what someone else mentioned, Chicago is a (soft) rock band, so if Journey and Fleetwood Mac are included, they should be as well. But keep in mind that a ton of #1 hits doesn't make a band a great rock band, it makes them a great pop band.

Also, I'd put a few others up there or close (bands I think have made an impact, not necessarily my favorites):

Stone Temple Pilots
Smashing Pumpkins
Motley Crue (currently out there proving how big their fan base is)
Rage Against the Machine
Heart
Janes Addiction
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Green Day
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (if you're gonna include Bruce and the E Street Band)

07-11-2005, 04:16 PM	#19
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 56 Posts: 907	Re: The Greatest American Rock Band is... I can't really argue about Pearl Jam being up there, although I'd agree that if I had to guess, I would have probably said that Aerosmith would have come up on top. But really, I'm just shocked that that many people actually know who The Replacements are!!! (my all-time favorite band) As for defining rock, we all know it's technically short for Rock 'n Roll, but these days, when someone just says "rock", it tends to be more connected to moderate to hard rock, which bands like Aerosmith and Pearl Jam fit into. The way I see it, DMB is a groove-oriented folk rock band...switch the guitar to an electric, and it would sound much more "rock". I like them, but how in the world did Queensryche get on there, and especially that far up the list??? And to comment on what someone else mentioned, Chicago is a (soft) rock band, so if Journey and Fleetwood Mac are included, they should be as well. But keep in mind that a ton of #1 hits doesn't make a band a great rock band, it makes them a great pop band. Also, I'd put a few others up there or close (bands I think have made an impact, not necessarily my favorites): Stone Temple Pilots Smashing Pumpkins Motley Crue (currently out there proving how big their fan base is) Rage Against the Machine Heart Janes Addiction Red Hot Chili Peppers Green Day Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (if you're gonna include Bruce and the E Street Band)