Lucky 5 Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 The Songfactors' Choice: Best American Bands *** The Songfactors' Music of Choice is decided by your nominations and votes. For each edition we'll ask that you nominate 1 OR 2 selections that meet the guidelines for that edition. *** Entirely coincidental, but entirely fitting with Independence Day quickly approaching. The rules this time around are this easy: Nominate two American bands that you feel are the best that the good old U.S.A. has to offer. Questions regarding specific bands/members of bands will be answered individually, there shouldn't be many. Nominating and voting will commence and run as long as the thread is active, we'll decide as we go as usual .... Also, as usual, it would be nice to get a few thoughts, facts, or song selections to support your nomination. Give us your nominations now !! Link to post Share on other sites
Wyld Card 5 Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Does a frontman with a band after his/her name count as a band? example: Buddy Holly & the Crickets funny thing Lucky, I didn't even think about the 4th being right around the corner when we discussed this theme. Edited June 26, 2011 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky 5 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I know, I hadn't thought of it either. For our purposes I'd say any group with more than 2 individuals and instruments of some kind make up a band. It may be other things as well, but it's first and foremost a band. Link to post Share on other sites
Shawna 1 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 what about a band that has members from America and other countries? If they qualify, I'll take 1. Fleetwood Mac (the "Rumours" lineup) 2. Lynyrd Skynyrd [smallest]and RCPM and the Eagles and the Outlaws and andandandand...[/smallest] Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky 5 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Here's my thoughts on Fleetwood Mac. I'd say no, because the founding members are British, and the band was founded in Britian. I know Nicks & Buckingham are American, but they came later, and the majority of members were still British. That's my thoughts in most of these cases. Where the band originated from, and where the primary members were from. Kenne may have different thoughts altogether though. Link to post Share on other sites
Wyld Card 5 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will wait on #2 Link to post Share on other sites
Shawna 1 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 in that case, I've got dibs on the Eagles. Link to post Share on other sites
_Laurie_ 11 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Excellent theme! Link to post Share on other sites
_Laurie_ 11 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 1. Creedence Clearwater Revival 2. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band...(is this ok to nominate?...Coz I know they've done solo stuff too...if not I'll go with Beach Boys.. ) 3. REO Speedwagon Link to post Share on other sites
edna 6 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 The Jefferson Airplane Blondie Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowsnow 0 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 The Doors Steely Dan Edit: ...any group with more than 2 individuals... I just realized SD has only Fagen and Becker as core members. Please let me know in case they aren't eligible. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
RonJonSurfer 15 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 1. Creedence Clearwater Revival 2. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band...(is this ok to nominate?...Coz I know they've done solo stuff too...if not I'll go with Beach Boys.. ) Of course it's OK...now I'M taking: The Beach Boys and The Four Seasons Link to post Share on other sites
Wyld Card 5 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Steely Dan Edit: I just realized SD has only Fagen and Becker as core members. Please let me know in case they aren't eligible. Thanks. Steely Dan is an American rock band They have had over 8 other members in the past. I will accept them as a valid nomination, same goes for the E-Street Band. Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky 5 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Yes, I agree, both are acceptable. I'm not only going All American, I'm going all Georgia with my noms: The Allman Brothers Band R.E.M. Link to post Share on other sites
_Laurie_ 11 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wow, this is gonna be really, really tough....I can think of soooooooo many bands for this theme....because I like so many types of music...rock, country, southern rock, pop...etc...gonna be really tough. Link to post Share on other sites
Dappled 0 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Lovin' Spoonful Canned Heat Link to post Share on other sites
Farin 2 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 For our purposes I'd say any group with more than 2 individuals You mean The White Stripes are not a band? Link to post Share on other sites
Wyld Card 5 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 You mean The White Stripes are not a band? They are considered a duo Link to post Share on other sites
bluesboy 5 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Just like Simon and Garfunkel were a duo. Link to post Share on other sites
Shawna 1 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 like Starsky and Hutch? (with the possible exception that only one of them thought he could sing...) Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky 5 Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 You mean The White Stripes are not a band? That's a tough call honestly, but they are generally described as a duo in most places. I went & checked the definition of the word band, and all them use terms like group, troop, collection, party. All words that describe more than two. Link to post Share on other sites
pinkstones 0 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Boston Journey Link to post Share on other sites
Shawna 1 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Journey ooooo good call. Link to post Share on other sites
Farin 2 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) They are considered a duo That's a tough call honestly, but they are generally described as a duo in most places. I went & checked the definition of the word band, and all them use terms like group, troop, collection, party. All words that describe more than two. really? interesting... maybe there's a difference to the German definition as I always heard about (and thought about) them as a band but okay Edited June 30, 2011 by Guest removed some quotes Link to post Share on other sites
bluesboy 5 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 1. ZZ Top Link to post Share on other sites
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