Re: Top 5 greatest American bands of all time
Of course I ignored Radiohead. They really can't do any wrong in my eyes. So they fully support your case for REM being one of the biggest musical influences America has ever spawned. But I'd love to hear more bands of that caliber that were deeply inspired by REM.
The top criterions in this discussion, for me, are quality, popularity, and influence. Stuff like longevity and variety are secondary considerations. Popularity is so important, in my opinion, because that means the band touched every area: influence (both inside music and everywhere else), album sales, longevity, etc.
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