My theory about music. Prove or disprove
Hypothesis: In the last 60 years of popluar music, the greatest bands have tended to be English while the greatest individual acts have been American. Define GREAT as being popular, creating influential music and having staying power.
Some examples for:
Bands
The Beatles
The Who
Led Zepplin
Queen
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
U2 (I know, they're Irish)
The Clash
Spice Girls (jk)
Radiohead
Solo Artists
Elvis
Chuck Barry
Jerry Lee Lewis
Johnny Cash
Billy Joel
Michael Jackson
Prince
Madonna
Examples against:
Bands
The Beach Boys
The Supremes
Jackson 5
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Beastie Boys
Solo Artists
Elton John
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