Greatest American Rock Bands of All Time

[westen44]

In reading some of the comments below the article, it appears more people agreed with the writer of the article than I would have expected.  One person even said CCR was more influential than the Beatles.  Somehow somewhere along the way I must have missed out on CCR's significance.  I've been in bands that covered their music quite a lot.  I do feel I know at least something about their songs. 

As for bands receiving an honorable mention, I'd include the Doobie Brothers and Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels.

[Pilgrim]

If ONE cut could put you into a top 10 rock & roll list, then I agree, it would be that cut by Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels.  One of the very best, hardest rocking cuts in history.

[Dave W]

None of my favorites are on that list. No matter.

Here's a band that would be.

[Psycho Bass Guy]

Nah. Not an Onion-type joke, unfortunately.

Millennials asking their friends on FB who they would include. 'Nuff said.

It reads to me more like an FM radio playlist from Clear Channel, proof that repetition matters much more than excellence.

[lowend1]

What a pile of crap. Like most "greatest" lists, the definition of the adjective itself is nebulous, to say the least. To compile a list of anything without also identifying criteria for inclusion therein is just plain stupid.

[slinkp]

Lists are inherently dumb. Fun to write, usually terrible to read.
I wouldn't have any problem with any of those bands appearing on a top 100 or maybe even top 50 list, but for top 12, it's a pretty spectacularly dull list.

[Daniel_J]

I can kinda get the concept of this list.

I think the emphasys should be on "American" rather than on "Greatest".
Meaning it is not "America's Greatest Rock Bands" but rather "Greatest Rock Bands That Feel The Most American For The Rest Of The World".
Especially considerind the top 3.