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/hankbobbypeggy 5d ago edited 5d ago

Can't believe nobody has suggested "The Band" yet. Rock and roll steeped in Americana. Hell, they were even Dylan's backing band when he went electric. They might actually be the perfect rock band.

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u/1rightwinger 4d ago

In terms of talent, influence, innovation, popularity, My first thought would be The Band.... but Levon was the only member from America so I didnt mention them.