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/HerbieVerstinks 4d ago

"Waiting for Columbus" is the greatest live album of all time, IMHO. The percussion on "Fat Man in the Bathtub" is top notch.