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nyc,

U2 seems like a really good one. Nirvana as well. I dunno about the Chili Peppers. If Nirvana is listened to, I bet the Foo Fighters will also be listened to. Jane's Addiction for a few reasons I think has a pretty decent chance of being listened to in the way that certain not huge but "significant" punk bands are listened to today. More later.

Hmmm, this is prob more interesting w/ answers of bands started in say the last five years, since my answers and some others in the thread have stood the test of time for at least the first step.

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It is more interesting but would definitely become a guessing game. Maybe a band like Coldplay although they've probably been in the mainstream for 5-6 years now. I think Jack White is another one who could go a long way - depending on what direction he takes with his music.