Image by riotonsunset via FlickrI just came across an article from a few years ago that stated that Americans chose Pearl Jam as the greatest American rock band of all-time in a survey. Don't get me wrong - I really like Eddie Vedder and the rest of the band, but I was shocked to see Pearl Jam as number one!
This wasn't number one band of the 90s, but it was the number one American rock band ever.
Then I started thinking about things. Who would normally be chosen as the best rock bands of all time? The Beatles. Perhaps some would go with Led Zeppelin. Others might choose a band like the Rolling Stones.
That's when it dawned on me. All of those bands are British, and so are others who might come to mind.
When all is said and done, other contenders were bands like Aerosmith, Van Halen, REM, Journey, the Eagles, and others.
After thinking about it, I guess Pearl Jam really is worthy of the spot. Think about it. They were amongst the top of the pack when it came to the grunge and alternative movement, and they churned out a massive number of hits in the 1990s.
Not only were they big in the 90s, but they're still producing some great music today. Take their latest release, Backspacer, for example. This album is packed with catchy songs, and almost 20 years later, the band has produced one of it's best records yet.
Music lovers also praised the fact that Pearl Jam has stayed true to its own musical interests, never caving into the wishes of major labels. They say that Pearl Jam has always kept ticket prices reasonable, and continues to have a great time churning out new music to this day.
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