Who are the top 5 bands from the USA?

[frank 2,307]

Pearl Jam? Green Day? Seriously?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are individuals included or only groups?

 

If individuals, how about

 

Elvis

Hendrix

Springstein (could be included with the band anyway)

[nzoner 937]

It's hard to argue w/ that list.

 

Although they didn't make their top 5 it was good to see Bruce and the E Street Band on the list.

[MedStudent 56]

Neil Young is Canadian. CCR was on the bubble for my top 5.

 

Then pre young then: crosby stills and nash.

 

I was thinking the "The Band" too but I think most of their members were canadians too even though they sounded like southern rock.

[nzoner 937]

If KISS is making these lists than I'm throwing out some love for that lil 'ol band from Texas,ZZ Top,their 70's projects were

[KSB2424 3,148]

The next person that says a rap group will get punched in the face. A 'Band' must consist of actual musical instruments that are played by the band memebers. Rap/Hip hop has it's place in music, but those groups aint no band.

[MedStudent 56]

I'm brown and love metalica.

I was thining CCR but after that many posts i started thinking maybe they were british.

Red hot chilli peppers are one of my favorites. They crossed a lot of genres. I think they are one of the most underrated bands ever.

 

Are we only doing old school? I nominate The Gorillaz.

 

My top 5 in no particular would include

 

GNR

Metalica

RHCP

CCR

Gorillaz

 

Technically you could say RHCP do not qualify since Flea was born in Australia but I think he moved to the US when he was 5 and I think they are pretty much considered an American band.

[Eagles Green 34]

I'm brown and love metalica.

I was thining CCR but after that many posts i started thinking maybe they were british.

Red hot chilli peppers are one of my favorites. They crossed a lot of genres. I think they are one of the most underrated bands ever.

 

Are we only doing old school? I nominate The Gorillaz.

 

My top 5 in no particular would include

 

GNR

Metalica

RHCP

CCR

Gorillaz

Gorillaz??

 

All time greats?

 

 

Nice band and all, but Beach Boys need to be on that list.

[kilroy69 1,251]

The next person that says a rap group will get punched in the face. A 'Band' must consist of actual musical instruments that are played by the band memebers. Rap/Hip hop has it's place in music, but those groups aint no band.

I disagree 100%. I think thats the white mans definition of a band for pre-1980's. I also think that some of these that have been mentioned like NWA are most certainly considered bands today. I would actually replace metallica in my list by NWA.

[zmanzzzz 1]

I disagree 100%. I think thats the white mans definition of a band for pre-1980's. I also think that some of these that have been mentioned like NWA are most certainly considered bands today. I would actually replace metallica in my list by NWA.

 

Hip-hop leaves me cold. But there are some people out there who think it's the meaning of life. I don't wanna be yelled at, I wanna be sung to.

 

I never really understood why someone would want to have some gangster from LA poking his fingers in your face, As I say, it don't grab me. I mean the rhythms are boring – they're all done on computers.

[MedStudent 56]

Hip-hop leaves me cold. But there are some people out there who think it's the meaning of life. I don't wanna be yelled at, I wanna be sung to.

 

Probably the same thing your old man said about the music you listened to growing up.

[kilroy69 1,251]

Hip-hop leaves me cold. But there are some people out there who think it's the meaning of life. I don't wanna be yelled at, I wanna be sung to.

 

I never really understood why someone would want to have some gangster from LA poking his fingers in your face, As I say, it don't grab me. I mean the rhythms are boring – they're all done on computers.

I understand but as a person of color* I have to mention that just because its not something that grabs ya doesnt mean they might not be one of the best bands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* that color of course being bright white.

[tikigods 76]

I take back Dave Matthews Band. Dave was born in South Africa then got US citizenship. He would be considered a white, African-American.

[KSB2424 3,148]

A flock of seagulls

A gaggle of geese

A herd of sheep

A pack of wolves

A rock band

A rap group

 

Hip Hop is fine and has it's place. However I don't make the rules. Rap doesn't have bands. HTH

[GobbleDog 997]

If individuals included:

 

Elvis

Michael Jackson

 

.....everyone else....

[zmanzzzz 1]

Probably the same thing your old man said about the music you listened to growing up.

 

naw, because i listened to good stuff, not some focking monkey music.

[Super Cubs 154]

When we think of great bands names like The Beatles, Stones, Zepplin, ACDC, ect... come up but none are from the USA. Who are your top five bands of all time to come from the USA?

 

In no order

 

Metallica

?

?

?

?

Metalliac

Alabama

Beach Boys

The Eagles

Van Halen

[mobb_deep 920]

ofcourse Tool and Rage against the machine are up there.

 

Some more of my favorites I didn't see mentioned...

 

Janes Addiction

Primus

Modest Mouse

Smashing Pumpkins

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Interpol

Mars Volta

Weezer

Yo La Tengo

MGMT

Pinback

 

Most of my fav's are definitely English (or Canadian) though... Radiohead, Muse, Arcade Fire, Clinic, Metric, Bloc Party etc. etc.

[Eagles Green 34]

ofcourse Tool and Rage against the machine are up there.

 

Some more of my favorites I didn't see mentioned...

 

Janes Addiction

Primus

Modest Mouse

Smashing Pumpkins

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Interpol

Mars Volta

Weezer

Yo La Tengo

MGMT

Pinback

 

Most of my fav's are definitely English (or Canadian) though... Radiohead, Muse, Arcade Fire, Clinic, Metric, Bloc Party etc. etc.

 

Seriously.....All time top 5? Pinback? Yeah3? Primus?

 

C'mon dude, think. This isnt a "Who do I like right now that most people never heard of" thread.

 

Hell, Janes had what, 2 albums?

 

Total Phayle

[Eagles Green 34]

I'd like to give a shout-out to White Stripes.

 

At least honorable mention

[KSB2424 3,148]

I really think Lynard Skynard may be in the running.

[KSB2424 3,148]

I'd like to give a shout-out to White Stripes.

 

At least honorable mention

I would agree, but it depends on exactly what the parameters are. Are we talkig the top bands as in the ones we thing were the best, or top bands as in who was more famous/top selling/influential ect.

[mobb_deep 920]

Seriously.....All time top 5? Pinback? Yeah3? Primus?

 

C'mon dude, think. This isnt a "Who do I like right now that most people never heard of" thread.

 

Hell, Janes had what, 2 albums?

 

Total Phayle

 

Ok, I'll humor you with a couple more well known bands that don't suck like Metallica.

 

Iggy and the Stooges

The Strokes

The Flaming Lips

Sonic Youth

 

Just because I listen to different music doesn't make my top bands any less relevant than someone elses. You act like all of these bands I named are some brand new flash in the pan. Yo La Tengo has been releasing music since 1987, Modest Mouse 96, Pinback 98, etc. etc. Primus had arguably the best bass player of all time, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have in my opinion the best female front-person of all time.

 

I actually toned down my list and didn't even mention my absolute favorite USA band of all time, Explosions In The Sky. Additionally, you nominate the White Stripes with their crappy ass drummer and 2 good albums out of 6. Give me a break!

 

P.S. Metallica hasn't made a good record 25 years. If you ask me they're one of the top 5 most overrated bands of all time.

 

To each their own man.

 

I would agree, but it depends on exactly what the parameters are. Are we talkig the top bands as in the ones we thing were the best, or top bands as in who was more famous/top selling/influential ect.

 

I think this thread is "Who does Eagles Green like the best". Keep your opinions to yourself youngster!

[DAVID RUFFIN 2]

Aerosmith

Queen

The Temptations with DAVID RUFFIN

CCR

Beatles

Rolling Stone

[jvirne 0]

I disagree 100%. I think thats the white mans definition of a band for pre-1980's. I also think that some of these that have been mentioned like NWA are most certainly considered bands today. I would actually replace metallica in my list by NWA.

 

This 100%. And I almost never listen to hip hop. Kilroy is right though.

[tikigods 76]

Queen

Beatles

Rolling Stone

 

US, not English.

[TD Ryan2 316]

it's all about money (i.e. Sales).

Also, it's no wonder the rest of the world hates America:

 

1. Michael Jackson

2. Whitney Houston

3. Meatloaf

4. Eagles

5. Backstreet Boys

 

with Fleetwood Mac and Madonna in the mix.

 

link to list

[zmanzzzz 1]

nickleback

[GutterBoy 2,899]

Jonas Brothers

[kilroy69 1,251]

Jonas Brothers

OMGOMGOMGOMG noooo way. I was....like......just thinking the saaaaaaame thing.(in the required valley girl voice)

[DAVID RUFFIN 2]

US, not English.

 

 

 

Yeah, I missed that.

[Herbivore 1,142]

All Time

 

REM

The Beach Boys

The Grateful Dead

Pearl Jam

The Ramones

 

 

Mine

 

Modest Mouse

Dinosaur Jr

The Beastie Boys

The Doors

REM

[frank 2,307]

A flock of seagulls

 

 

 

How could we have forgotten them?

[tikigods 76]

[drobeski] Village People? [/drobeski]

[JT 137]

I take back Dave Matthews Band. Dave was born in South Africa then got US citizenship. He would be considered a white, African-American.

 

Thanks for clarifying. Was looking up that info. I always figured he had to be foreign or have Tourettes or something.

 

I'd say:

 

Beach Boys - Impact on music of Brian Wilson alone makes this one pretty clear. 50 years from now, those studying American composers of the 20th century will study Gershwin, Wilson and Zappa.

 

Grateful Dead - Longevity, the ability to create a huge fan base without significant radio play, and the forerunners of the bootleg phenomenon.

 

Nirvana - Again, impact. I know the purists can list a dozen "grunge" bands that came along pre-Nirvana, but they're the ones that garnered worldwide attention.

 

Ramones - Gabba Gabba Hey

 

After that, open to suggestions.

[CantTouchThis 23]

The top 4 of the grunge movement(AIC, Nirvana, SG, PJ).

 

Metallica

CCR

Aerosmith

GNR

Every good hip/hop group- most are solo, but there are groups like Public Enemy, Ghetto Boys, NWA that were highly influential.

Kansas had a few mega-hits

Beach Boys(meh)

RHCP

Grateful dead- but they were more an underground band

Skynyrd

Hendrix

Pantera

[CantTouchThis 23]

it's all about money (i.e. Sales).

Also, it's no wonder the rest of the world hates America:

 

1. Michael Jackson

2. Whitney Houston

3. Meatloaf

4. Eagles

5. Backstreet Boys

 

with Fleetwood Mac and Madonna in the mix.

 

link to list

 

Way to name great BANDS

 

Forgot about Fleetwood and Meatloaf, they are both up there, especially Fleetwood.

[Super Cubs 154]

I would agree, but it depends on exactly what the parameters are. Are we talkig the top bands as in the ones we thing were the best, or top bands as in who was more famous/top selling/influential ect.

Think of it as the olympics of music which 5 bands would you want to represent the USA.

[ZeroTolerance 584]

Think of it as the olympics of music

So Britain would be like the 1992 Dream Team?

[jets24 6]

Has anybody mentioned what is likely the most commercially successful American Bands of all time.......

 

Chicago

 

In my opinion, one of the most underrated bands of all time. I suspect that most of you would know a solid 20 songs from them without realizing it. Again, one of my favorite bands. Lots of horns.

[Eagles Green 34]

Ok, I'll humor you with a couple more well known bands that don't suck like Metallica.

 

Iggy and the Stooges

The Strokes

The Flaming Lips

Sonic Youth

 

Just because I listen to different music doesn't make my top bands any less relevant than someone elses. You act like all of these bands I named are some brand new flash in the pan. Yo La Tengo has been releasing music since 1987, Modest Mouse 96, Pinback 98, etc. etc. Primus had arguably the best bass player of all time, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have in my opinion the best female front-person of all time.

 

I actually toned down my list and didn't even mention my absolute favorite USA band of all time, Explosions In The Sky. Additionally, you nominate the White Stripes with their crappy ass drummer and 2 good albums out of 6. Give me a break!

 

P.S. Metallica hasn't made a good record 25 years. If you ask me they're one of the top 5 most overrated bands of all time.

 

To each their own man.

I think this thread is "Who does Eagles Green like the best". Keep your opinions to yourself youngster!

 

Are you really this retarded? Top 5 US bands of ALL TIME. Who the fock cares you your favorite bands are? This is ALL TIME US BANDS. I listen to bands most people haven't heard of too, but I sure as sh!t wouldn't consider them all time greats just because I like them.

 

 

I'll agree with you on the Metallica shitty album statement. But those 3 (Kill em all, Master, Lightning) are 3 of the most influential albums of all time. And if Primus' bassist was so focking good, why did Metallica shoot Claypool down when he tried out for them? FACE

 

 

This thread has reached 2 pages and you are the only one to list any of those bands. So I guess we're all wrong......you're right. Our bad.

 

Top 5:

Metallica Pinback

The Dead Yo la tengo

The Beach Boys Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs

Ramones Explosions in the Sky

Skynrd The Flaming Lips

 

 

Yup, that's the list.......Thanks

 

 

Oops. Edit to add.

 

We can all go see one of the top 5 bands of all time on tour right now!!!!!!

 

Yo La Tengo Tour Schedule!!!

 

Next "big" venue......The Henry Miller Library.

 

Major band.....Top 5 for sure