Yesterday, as I was browsing through some music reviews I stumbled onto a piece of writing that cited a survey claiming that Pearl Jam was the best band in American rock history. As much as I do love so many of this band's hits, it still came as a major surprise to me to see that no one was better in the minds of Americans.
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.
Then I started thinking about things. Who would normally be chosen as the best rock bands of all time? The Beatles. Perhaps some would go with Led Zeppelin. Others might choose a band like the Rolling Stones.
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.
There are a handful of other bands that one could consider, like Guns 'N Roses, Bon Jovi, REM, Nirvana, and a handful of additional ones, but none compared to Pearl Jam.
After thinking about it, I guess Pearl Jam really is worthy of the spot. Think about it. They were amongst the top of the pack when it came to the grunge and alternative movement, and they churned out a massive number of hits in the 1990s.
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.
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.
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.
Then I started thinking about things. Who would normally be chosen as the best rock bands of all time? The Beatles. Perhaps some would go with Led Zeppelin. Others might choose a band like the Rolling Stones.
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.
There are a handful of other bands that one could consider, like Guns 'N Roses, Bon Jovi, REM, Nirvana, and a handful of additional ones, but none compared to Pearl Jam.
After thinking about it, I guess Pearl Jam really is worthy of the spot. Think about it. They were amongst the top of the pack when it came to the grunge and alternative movement, and they churned out a massive number of hits in the 1990s.
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.
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.
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