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Which band IS really America's Greatest (rock & roll band)?

When I consider my priorities for this category, I cannot come up with any other than CCR.

Their output as a band was short compared to others, yes..

When I say America's greatest rock & roll band, this = the output or even the basis on which a band formed, had in their DNA, America's roots! It doesn't even matter that we now know CCR formed in California, their DNA as a band transformed their birthplace but it more importantly brought forth the (soul) of get down and dirty) Rock & Roll in it's raw form!

HELL YEAH!
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cd318
2,636 posts
 
The Doors for their incredibly intelligent music - or alternatively the Velvet Underground for just being incredibly hip.

Ironically, their careers spanned almost exactly the same time period.
n80
2,117 posts
 
jdub, I based my info off wikipedia...which is never wrong. ;-) Not sure if your source or wikipedia is worldwide sales or just US. For what its worth the highest ranking Eagles album is a 'best of' collection....according to wikipedia...which is never wrong...

jdub, Fleetwood Mac is of mixed national origin. 

bdp24, I agree with you. The Band is an American band. Four Canadians doesn't change that a bit in my book.
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jayrossi13
188 posts
 
The Grateful Dead

“They aren’t the best at what they do, they are the only ones that do what they do” Bill Graham
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moryoga
103 posts
 
The Grateful Dead, no question. You may not like their music but as far as success, legions of fans following them around the country year after year, the number of concerts performed, years together, earnings, subject matter and lyrics being solely focused on Americana, the old west and the American psychedelic revolution, they’re in a league of their own. We can end the discussion now :) just kidding, of course.
sunnyd
10 posts
 
One more vote for NRBQ. And I would add that the current incarnation is also excellent. No qualifications.
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