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!
We're not talking about the best band of the alternative music movement and we're not talking about the best band of the last 20 years. This is the best American band of all-time.
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.
Then I realized that I genuinely couldn't come up with a better American rock band than Pearl Jam. I tried, but I saw their point.
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?
The fact that Pearl Jam continues to write some great albums to this day only builds the case they make as the greatest American rock band. They just recently came out with Backspacer, and this critically acclaimed album is being called their best of the decade.
Music lovers also praised the fact that Pearl Jam has stayed true to its own musical interests, never caving into the wishes of major labels. They say that Pearl Jam has always kept ticket prices reasonable, and continues to have a great time churning out new music to this day. - 29772
We're not talking about the best band of the alternative music movement and we're not talking about the best band of the last 20 years. This is the best American band of all-time.
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.
Then I realized that I genuinely couldn't come up with a better American rock band than Pearl Jam. I tried, but I saw their point.
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?
The fact that Pearl Jam continues to write some great albums to this day only builds the case they make as the greatest American rock band. They just recently came out with Backspacer, and this critically acclaimed album is being called their best of the decade.
Music lovers also praised the fact that Pearl Jam has stayed true to its own musical interests, never caving into the wishes of major labels. They say that Pearl Jam has always kept ticket prices reasonable, and continues to have a great time churning out new music to this day. - 29772
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