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Sly and the Family Stone: Greatest American band or no?
Posted on 5/8/16 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 5/8/16 at 3:51 pm
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Haven't listened to much of their albums with exception to their main hits(which are ace) so I couldn't unequivocally agree with that assessment. What I do know is how influential and cutting edge they were in the context of their time and Sly was a massive influence on Prince and the progressive funk movement of the 70s.
What are your thoughts?
Haven't listened to much of their albums with exception to their main hits(which are ace) so I couldn't unequivocally agree with that assessment. What I do know is how influential and cutting edge they were in the context of their time and Sly was a massive influence on Prince and the progressive funk movement of the 70s.
What are your thoughts?
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Posted on 5/8/16 at 3:55 pm to ThePTExperience1969
I think it is impossible to say who is the Greatest American Band or even try to give my opinion on who that would be. They are awesome though and certainly up there and to me are one of the great American bands.
This post was edited on 5/8/16 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:03 pm to Sneaky__Sally
I think, due to my limitations of knowledge on every band this country ever had but general broad knowledge, they are severely underrated in the lexicon of rock music and probably better instrumentally than given credit for. They were arguably the masters of groove and hopefully my future listening experience will reflect that.
I also think it's amazing Sly Stone is still alive. People talk about Keith Richards all the time, but Sly Stone and Keith Moon were him x1000 in terms of substance abuse.
I also think it's amazing Sly Stone is still alive. People talk about Keith Richards all the time, but Sly Stone and Keith Moon were him x1000 in terms of substance abuse.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:04 pm to ThePTExperience1969
quote:JOURNEY
Greatest American band
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:14 pm to ThePTExperience1969
I think Aerosmith and the Eagles would rank far above them. Not saying they're bad but certainly not greatest.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:15 pm to Kafka
They were something of a phenomenon as well, the Halley's Comet of rock music. They had their success window of 1968-73 and then poof they vanished. People generally don't mention them as an incredibly influential or important band or in "greatest" lists. They could arguably be the most underrated band in history.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:17 pm to Chitter Chatter
And I'd take the Allman Bros, CCR, The Doors way before the Eagles and Aerosmith
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:18 pm to ThePTExperience1969
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Sly and the Family Stone: Greatest American band or no?
Good job giving the Backstreet Boys their just due.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:20 pm to CocoLoco
Allman Brothers and Doors are ace as well. Underrated instrumentally with the exception of Duane.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:53 pm to ThePTExperience1969
I just meant that I couldn't even tell you my personal best is from the american bands I actively listen to so there is no way I could try and answer the question of are they the greatest. I'm leaning towards no, not the greatest, but they are one of my favorites.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:54 pm to ThePTExperience1969
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Sly
One of the greats in r ' r. Enormously influential.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 5:04 pm to Chitter Chatter
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think Aerosmith and the Eagles would rank far above them
Yikes
Posted on 5/8/16 at 5:10 pm to lsu2006
I know, that's sad. Lol
Posted on 5/8/16 at 5:31 pm to ThePTExperience1969
Sly and the FS were a great band and their music endures. Personally, I wouldn't choose any American band as "the greatest". Too many diverse great and influential bands in this country.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 5:35 pm to VOR
What about greatest American rock band? I think a strong case can be made for them.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 5:42 pm to ThePTExperience1969
Uh, no.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 7:40 pm to flvelo12
Depends on style of music. Aerosmith, Eagles, Beach Boys, KISS may all be in the discussion, for example, but it's hard to rank them musically due to difference in style.
One could certainly rank bands together if you're talking about impact on popular culture or something like that.
One could certainly rank bands together if you're talking about impact on popular culture or something like that.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 8:53 pm to ThePTExperience1969
quote:The Beach Boys
Greatest American band
Posted on 5/8/16 at 9:25 pm to ThePTExperience1969
Too much competition to say they are the greatest but their Woodstock set rivals the best live performances ever .
Dance to the Music, Hey Music Lover, Wanna Take You Higher
Dance to the Music, Hey Music Lover, Wanna Take You Higher
Posted on 5/8/16 at 9:31 pm to CocoLoco
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And I'd take the Allman Bros, CCR, The Doors way before the Eagles and Aerosmith
this guy gets it.
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