Golden Lyre

Yesterday, as I was browsing through some music reviews I stumbled onto a piece of writing that cited a survey claiming that Pearl Jam was the best band in American rock history. As much as I do love so many of this band’s hits, it still came as a major surprise to me to see that no one was better in the minds of Americans.

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.

I’m a music lover, but I have to admit that I was wrong here. Every band I thought of either hailed from another country, or simply didn’t have the depth of musical hits that Pearl Jam did.

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.

At this point in time, I’m ready to agree with the masses in claiming the fact that Pearl Jam is the greatest American rock band of all-time. I’m surprised to be saying this, but I can’t think of anyone better.

Eddie Vedder and the rest of the band pioneered an alternative rock movement in the early 90s with their Seattle brand of the genre, but they’ve evolved with the times, staying true to their sound at the same time. It’s no wonder they still have so many devoted fans.

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