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/geetarboy33 4d ago

For me, R.E.M. Started as a College Rock band on an indie label. Switched to the majors and rode the wave as College Rock became Alternative Rock. Lost their drummer and experimented and transformed into a somewhat post-rock band. All while making great tunes. As a Gen Xer, I consider them the band of my generation.

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u/bassettballjones 4d ago

‘Nightswimming’ one of my Top 5 songs…