I just came across an article from a few years ago that stated that Americans chose Pearl Jam as the greatest American rock band of all-time in a survey. Don't get me wrong - I really like Eddie Vedder and the rest of the band, but I was shocked to see Pearl Jam as number one!
This wasn't number one band of the 90s, but it was the number one American rock band ever.
From there, I was determined to make a long list of American bands who were better than Pearl Jam. As I began thinking about it, I realized that everyone I had in mind was a solo artist. I tried coming up with bands that many would agree were better, and they didn't make the cut because of where they came from.
I'm a music lover, but I have to admit that I was wrong here. Every band I thought of either hailed from another country, or simply didn't have the depth of musical hits that Pearl Jam did.
When all is said and done, other contenders were bands like Aerosmith, Van Halen, REM, Journey, the Eagles, and others.
I was truly stumped. Was there really no one better than Pearl Jam when it came to American rock history?
At this point in time, I'm ready to agree with the masses in claiming the fact that Pearl Jam is the greatest American rock band of all-time. I'm surprised to be saying this, but I can't think of anyone better.
Pearl Jam is a breath of fresh air in a music world that's been tainted by corporate interests. They've never broken up, never have had any of the drug issues that so many other bands suffer from, and they're all about pleasing their fans. I tip my hat to Pearl Jam for these very reasons.
This wasn't number one band of the 90s, but it was the number one American rock band ever.
From there, I was determined to make a long list of American bands who were better than Pearl Jam. As I began thinking about it, I realized that everyone I had in mind was a solo artist. I tried coming up with bands that many would agree were better, and they didn't make the cut because of where they came from.
I'm a music lover, but I have to admit that I was wrong here. Every band I thought of either hailed from another country, or simply didn't have the depth of musical hits that Pearl Jam did.
When all is said and done, other contenders were bands like Aerosmith, Van Halen, REM, Journey, the Eagles, and others.
I was truly stumped. Was there really no one better than Pearl Jam when it came to American rock history?
At this point in time, I'm ready to agree with the masses in claiming the fact that Pearl Jam is the greatest American rock band of all-time. I'm surprised to be saying this, but I can't think of anyone better.
Pearl Jam is a breath of fresh air in a music world that's been tainted by corporate interests. They've never broken up, never have had any of the drug issues that so many other bands suffer from, and they're all about pleasing their fans. I tip my hat to Pearl Jam for these very reasons.
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