r/musicsuggestions • u/RRE4EVR • 5d ago

Best American rock band of all time

This is obviously a subjective post. As post suggest “all time” so feel free to go back to to the 50’s and please consider that bands from this millennium may not hold up in a couple decades. Also genre blending bands welcome.

Greatful Dead my answer

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u/CloudsTasteGeometric 5d ago

Little Feat, at least according to Jimmy Page

Total sleeper pick but they’re amazing. A bunch of ex Zappa musicians broke off and formed what I could only describe as an alternate universe Grateful Dead that is steeped in southern rock, funk, and jazz fusion.

Unbelievable live. And after 50 years they STILL tour.

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u/Similar_Tie3291 5d ago

Do they have any albums that are closer to folk-rock?

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u/goodcorn 4d ago

Perhaps some songs here and there that trend that direction. (Willin', Trouble, Roll Um Easy...)

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u/Similar_Tie3291 4d ago

Ok, I’ve always heard good things about Little Feat, but the only album I’ve heard is Dixie Chicken and it wasn’t really my thing.