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

To me, the definition to America Greatest Rock and Roll Band means bands that made great up tempo music with heavy guitar riffs and amazing vocals. There are 3 bands that come to my mind that will actually fit that title and made music that I can never get tired of listening to. First, would have to be Grand Funk Railroad who was know as America version of Led Zeppelin and was also know to have some of the largest concerts gathering at the time. Check out their live concert. Second, would have to be Jefferson Airplane/Starship. Many have heard Airplane music, but Starship really rock through the 70s and 80's and my last pick did not start as a band, but ended having the most popular debut Rock album of all times - Boston.

@stereo_gen.,

Thanks for contributing. I never heard of or even thought of Grand Funk being the America's version of LZ. I love Grand Funk!

When Heart was formed, their sole purpose was to be the female version of Led Zeppelin. This is really easy to hear once you think about it.

@6t5-gto,

The Aretha/ MFSL 45rpm is F ing' OUTSTANDING!

So many great bands how do you possibly pick one ? however thinking back when I was a kid growing up in Southern California it was the Mamas & Papas though I was in love with Michel Philips I still occasionally listen to their music .

Spirit, a band from the late 60's to early 70's may not have been the greatest but were pretty darn good. The album Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus was a masterpiece. Hey, and how about Frank Zappa and the Mothers. That said I agree with nearly everyone. Too many good bands to really nail it down to one.