I was surprised to read recently that in a poll of American music fans, Pearl-Jam was voted the best Rock band in American music history. Apparently more people had voted for Pearl Jam than any other band.
I could understand this result if the survey was for best alternative Rock band. I could even understand it if it was conducted for people under the age of 30 years old. But to say that Pearl-Jam is the greatest Rock band in American music history somewhat baffled me a little.
It is not that I do not like Pearl-Jam. I think that they play some very good music. I was just so convinced that there were a lot of other bands above Pearl Jam in the actual pecking order.
But needless to say I was wrong. All the other bands that I could think of either came from somewhere other than America, or did not manage to compile as many hits a Pearl-Jam.
Wilco and the White stripes must not have been around long enough. Bon Jovi or Journey must not have had as many hits. Then there are Billy Joel and Bob Dylan, but this category was for Rock band not solo artist.
I must admit I was running out of bands that could have taken the title from Pearl Jam. I will just have to agree with all the other music fans out there, and say that Pearl Jam must be the greatest Rock band in American music history.
Eddie Vedder and his Seattle band were the pioneers of the early 90's alternative Rock movement. They have always maintained their fan base by staying true to their roots. It is mainly because of staying true to their roots that the fan base has actually grown over the years. This is probably why so many fans have voted them the greatest Rock band in American music history.
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