Thread: The Greatest American Hero (Band)

List of relevant bands, for ease of reference:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4h...750953deda4d0f

Aerosmith
Allman Brothers
Beach Boys
Beastie Boys
Black Eyed Peas
The Cars
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Doors
Eagles
Foo Fighters
Grateful Dead
Green Day
Guns N' Roses
Journey
KISS
Korn
Linkin Park
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Maroon 5
Metallica
Nirvana
Pixies
Pearl Jam
The Ramones
Red Hot Chili Peppers
REM
Steely Dan
Steve Miller Band
Styx
Talking Heads
TOOL
Van Halen
Velvet Underground
ZZ Top

Some factors to consider:

• Personal (emotional?) connection with the music
• Inventiveness
• International penetration
• Musicianship of individual members
• How tight is the band (especially live)?
• Did the band greatly influence the music to come?
• Will the band be relevant in 100 years?
• How much did the band benefit from the music publishing machine? (vs. intrinsic value)
• Range of styles - was it all roots rock, or did they mix it up?
• Did the band put out a lot of drek? (in addition to the hits)
• Can you say it with a straight face?