Hey Mike, thanks for sharing! I agree 💯 with your take on Aerosmith. Their 70’s (and best, imo) stuff was nothing like what they did in the late 80s/early 90s. They became a totally different band when they started writing with outside writers like Desmond Child, Diane Warren and Marti Frederiksen. It was a very commercially successful period for them and put them in heavy rotation on radio and MTV, but they lost me as a fan. I think of Done With Mirrors as the last “true” Aerosmith album. BTW, my vote for Greatest American Rock Band: DLR-era Van Halen!!
From 'Pump' onward, every single Aerosmith album sounds like a Desmond Child, Holly Knight and Diane Warren, 'Best Of', album. Imo, Aerosmith almost had 2 careers. First, they were a great American rock band. In their second career, they were a soundtrack, FM radio ballad band. I was born in 81..so the first Aerosmith album that I got when it came out was Pump. That is probably the reason why I have never been a huge Aerosmith fan. I've listened to all of their stuff..but I was never a huge, super fan.
I think if they survived into the 80’s they would’ve dabbled in the hair metal look and music. They probably would’ve toured with Whitesnake opening for Motley Crue. They would’ve done MTV videos with the hair extension look.
Love me some RVZ era Skynyrd. I would take BÖC as my best American band. They kept the main core of the band together for 10 years. Wrote 3 bonafide radio classics. Their studio albums from those years are stellar. And a superb live act
It's hard to argue against Skynyrd. Comparing 70s Aerosmith to post-80s Smith. It's kind of like comparing Dave-era Van Halen to Spam Hagar-era VH. I think the Ramones deserve a mention. The Ramones might not have sold records, but their lasting worldwide impact and influence on culture and music put them in the conversation.
I was never an Aerosmith fan. Steve never appealed to me. But Lynyrd Skynyrd. That’s America to me. Love southern rock. Kansas was one too. Saw them in 1995 opening for Styx. Kansas blew Styx away. But I agree with Skynyrd ❤at the end of the day. Great content my friend!!
If I’m going strictly off your criteria, specifically the effect of the music on American people, then obviously The Eagles and CCR would rank higher than Skynyrd
In terms of impact I’ll probably also add Grateful Dead , they did almost like a cult , and on the mainstream side I’ll probably also add Fleetwood Mac (also rock)
I think music creation ability is very similar to athletic ability. In a sense where it grows, gets better, then peaks at prime for a while. Then slowly starts to fade away. Some bands able to peak & stay relevant for much longer than others. Similar to some athletes playing for years. While others only make it a couple of seasons.
In my mind, I could not decide on a definitive American rock band. The bands that come to mind are The Doors, Eagles, Skynrd, Ramones, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and Roth era Van Halen. Though I’m not a big fan, Springsteen and the E Street Band could be considered “band”. It’s a tough question.
Skynyrd, Aerosmith, Kiss and VH. Mostly 70’s. Great pick! I got into Skynyrd later. Always loved their songs, but a few years ago the original era of struck me as the best American band. They were the best musicians and the song writing is top notch. Many people don’t know this and just dismiss Skynyrd. And Aerosmith did sound terrible live. RVZ made them play like the record. They took it very seriously. Great pick and it surprised me a little you picked them. Working For MCA. Just writing a song threatening his record company not to screw them. A very simple and intelligent man. The deep cuts on their albums so good. Anyone that knew RVZ said listen to his lyrics and that was him. Billy Powell was their secret weapon imo. I agree 100% with your take. I would have loved to see them in 74’. That was their prime with Ed King on the guitar.
Almost went wild until I read the question a second time. I will agree Skynyrd hands down. Areosmith great party band their second coming was a band that had others write their hits. Skynyrd was a professional outfit, no doubt. One More For The Road was probably the best live album ever done. I think Skynyrd is probably Americas Zeppelin! I love Cheap Trick, but again, it's very pop imo! I would pick a band like Boston over CT. Then there is Chicago great band, but all over as far genre. I could put J.Giles in there, but again very pop. So there is no one I can think of no one better than the Southern boys.
Not a "better than" or "instead of" - a couple of superb American bands in my book are Creedence Clearwater Revival and Blue Öyster Cult. A roll-down-the-windows-driving classic rock band in CCR, and balanced by the weird guys in BÖC.
Aerosmith were my 2nd favorite band up until Pump. Rock In A Hard Place is my favorite. Sooo sleazy. Cant go wrong with Aerosmith and Skynrd. KISS is my favorite though then The Stooges
There isnt one...now. It USED to be Allman Brothers,Skynyrd and Grand Funk Railroad. F Aerosmith btw. After and including Done with Mirrors they are complete drivel. Their only contribution post Done was the proliferation of scarves on every band/stage/mic stand in the 80s.
I'm not an American. However, if you asked most Europeans (in my experience) who they know and/or love, Skynyrd would barely feature. Even if we ignore 80s/90s Aerosmith. CCR gets more love than Skynyrd and is a far better band than Lynyrd Skynyrd... Just my opinion. Love your posts! Love and respect from Scotland.
Metallica kicked ass thru grunge and ruled the airwaves from 91 and even today kids pick up a guitar because of enter sandman.. take that into account of the influence they had during their thrash years as well.. continuing on after cliff.. the story of the band.. TWO GREAT American metal bands that are globally renowned came from the early days of Metallica
Can’t say I disagree. 2 of my favorite bands! The proof of what you are saying is in all the tons of times I’ve seen local bands and someone always says “play Freebird” !!!
Grand Funk Railroad.
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Hey Mike, thanks for sharing! I agree 💯 with your take on Aerosmith. Their 70’s (and best, imo) stuff was nothing like what they did in the late 80s/early 90s. They became a totally different band when they started writing with outside writers like Desmond Child, Diane Warren and Marti Frederiksen. It was a very commercially successful period for them and put them in heavy rotation on radio and MTV, but they lost me as a fan. I think of Done With Mirrors as the last “true” Aerosmith album.
BTW, my vote for Greatest American Rock Band: DLR-era Van Halen!!
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KISS for me, I love everything they put out
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From 'Pump' onward, every single Aerosmith album sounds like a Desmond Child, Holly Knight and Diane Warren, 'Best Of', album. Imo, Aerosmith almost had 2 careers. First, they were a great American rock band. In their second career, they were a soundtrack, FM radio ballad band. I was born in 81..so the first Aerosmith album that I got when it came out was Pump. That is probably the reason why I have never been a huge Aerosmith fan. I've listened to all of their stuff..but I was never a huge, super fan.
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"Saturday Night Special" my favorite Skynard tune.
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Kiss and aerosmith. Growing up in the northeast in the 70s that's really all we knew about
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Fave Skynyrd song, On the Hunt, Allen Collins riff
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Never thought about them as the “greatest”, but it’s hard to argue with your point…
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I think if they survived into the 80’s they would’ve dabbled in the hair metal look and music. They probably would’ve toured with Whitesnake opening for Motley Crue. They would’ve done MTV videos with the hair extension look.
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Interesting choice. Cheap Trick makes some sense but I can’t argue with what you’ve put forth here.
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Love me some RVZ era Skynyrd. I would take BÖC as my best American band. They kept the main core of the band together for 10 years. Wrote 3 bonafide radio classics. Their studio albums from those years are stellar. And a superb live act
Agree. I saw BOC twice in 1976 and also in 1978. Great band. Solid. Always delivered.
It's hard to argue against Skynyrd. Comparing 70s Aerosmith to post-80s Smith. It's kind of like comparing Dave-era Van Halen to Spam Hagar-era VH. I think the Ramones deserve a mention. The Ramones might not have sold records, but their lasting worldwide impact and influence on culture and music put them in the conversation.
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I was never an Aerosmith fan. Steve never appealed to me. But Lynyrd Skynyrd. That’s America to me. Love southern rock. Kansas was one too. Saw them in 1995 opening for Styx. Kansas blew Styx away. But I agree with Skynyrd ❤at the end of the day. Great content my friend!!
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Lynard Skynard is low life music. Too much like country music to even be called rock!
@@Dontshootthemessenger777 Nothing low life about it-as American as the Doors gulping down Beer & Burritos.:)
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If I’m going strictly off your criteria, specifically the effect of the music on American people, then obviously The Eagles and CCR would rank higher than Skynyrd
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In terms of impact I’ll probably also add Grateful Dead , they did almost like a cult , and on the mainstream side I’ll probably also add Fleetwood Mac (also rock)
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Fleetwood Mac isn't/wasnt American until Bob Welch brought them to America. 3/5 of the band still british with Stevie/Lindsay
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Once bands get sober and rich, the music usually sucks from that point forward. Imo, of course. The edge is gone.
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I think music creation ability is very similar to athletic ability. In a sense where it grows, gets better, then peaks at prime for a while. Then slowly starts to fade away.
Some bands able to peak & stay relevant for much longer than others. Similar to some athletes playing for years. While others only make it a couple of seasons.
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Beach Boys
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Spot on , well explained and I have to agree with you. Lynyrd Skynyrd 100% !!!
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Skynyrd,followed closely by Allmans,A kinda Southern Cream that rises to the top like Peach Custard Pie:)But what do I know?
God,you're so right on about the direct simplicity of the lyrics,& the "piano rolls' or "triplicates" sprinkled thru their timeless music!:)🙏
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In my mind, I could not decide on a definitive American rock band. The bands that come to mind are The Doors, Eagles, Skynrd, Ramones, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and Roth era Van Halen. Though I’m not a big fan, Springsteen and the E Street Band could be considered “band”. It’s a tough question.
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Supposedly they blew away The Who opening for them as well
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I wish it could be the New York Dolls, The Stooges, or Cheap Trick - but it's probably honestly KISS or Aerosmith, maybe Van Halen!
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Great band indeed
Skynyrd, Aerosmith, Kiss and VH. Mostly 70’s. Great pick! I got into Skynyrd later. Always loved their songs, but a few years ago the original era of struck me as the best American band. They were the best musicians and the song writing is top notch. Many people don’t know this and just dismiss Skynyrd. And Aerosmith did sound terrible live. RVZ made them play like the record. They took it very seriously. Great pick and it surprised me a little you picked them. Working For MCA. Just writing a song threatening his record company not to screw them. A very simple and intelligent man. The deep cuts on their albums so good. Anyone that knew RVZ said listen to his lyrics and that was him. Billy Powell was their secret weapon imo. I agree 100% with your take. I would have loved to see them in 74’. That was their prime with Ed King on the guitar.
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Almost went wild until I read the question a second time. I will agree Skynyrd hands down. Areosmith great party band their second coming was a band that had others write their hits. Skynyrd was a professional outfit, no doubt. One More For The Road was probably the best live album ever done. I think Skynyrd is probably Americas Zeppelin! I love Cheap Trick, but again, it's very pop imo! I would pick a band like Boston over CT. Then there is Chicago great band, but all over as far genre. I could put J.Giles in there, but again very pop. So there is no one I can think of no one better than the Southern boys.
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Interesting. I would have thought most people would say the Eagles or Kiss. I don’t like either of them but there we go! 😂
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Not a "better than" or "instead of" - a couple of superb American bands in my book are Creedence Clearwater Revival and Blue Öyster Cult. A roll-down-the-windows-driving classic rock band in CCR, and balanced by the weird guys in BÖC.
I love both. Love BOC. Thanks for watching 🙏
Personally I much prefer Aerosmith. But definately 70s Aerosmith.
The death of Ronnie VanZandt ended Skynard in my opinion.
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Aerosmith were my 2nd favorite band up until Pump. Rock In A Hard Place is my favorite. Sooo sleazy. Cant go wrong with Aerosmith and Skynrd. KISS is my favorite though then The Stooges
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Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Kiss for example 🙂Ratt
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There isnt one...now. It USED to be Allman Brothers,Skynyrd and Grand Funk Railroad. F Aerosmith btw. After and including Done with Mirrors they are complete drivel. Their only contribution post Done was the proliferation of scarves on every band/stage/mic stand in the 80s.
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Van Halen, Aerosmith, The gold standard.
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That’s definitely an accurate decision. I still hear this band’s music and it’s heartfelt. God bless.🙏🏼
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Van Halen, Skynrd def...also
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I agree with 100% ! Skynard was unmatched !
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I'm not an American. However, if you asked most Europeans (in my experience) who they know and/or love, Skynyrd would barely feature. Even if we ignore 80s/90s Aerosmith. CCR gets more love than Skynyrd and is a far better band than Lynyrd Skynyrd... Just my opinion. Love your posts! Love and respect from Scotland.
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Do you agree that todays version of Lynyrd Skynyrd is a fraud and basically a cover band?
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The greatest american rock band is ZZ Top, Skynyrd is close. I'm biased because Frank Beard is one of my favorite drummers
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Frank didn't even play on those mid to late 80s albums
@ Because those albums suk. Check out his playing on Tejas from 76'. Don't get me wrong, Eliminator is cool but 70s ZZ was the greatest
Aerosmith.
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Metallica kicked ass thru grunge and ruled the airwaves from 91 and even today kids pick up a guitar because of enter sandman.. take that into account of the influence they had during their thrash years as well.. continuing on after cliff.. the story of the band.. TWO GREAT American metal bands that are globally renowned came from the early days of Metallica
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No! The question is: The Greatest American Rock Band ....THAT WEAR WIGS!!
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Can’t say I disagree. 2 of my favorite bands!
The proof of what you are saying is in all the tons of times I’ve seen local bands and someone always says “play Freebird” !!!
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Metallica dude
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Lynyrd Skynyrd
Aerosmith and its not even close
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VAN HALEN!
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Led zepplin they seldom played anyplace but america and were an american lable spent most of their profesional lives here 😀
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I submit a Jerry Garcia-led Grateful Dead. Aerosmith doesn't even rate.
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Toys in the Attic great album 🔥
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RAMONES
Definitely one of the top few bands. Very influential . Thanks for watching 🙏