Official Rock Forum Tourney

[Broken Parachute]

Let's do this like the other forums. In this forum name a band you would like to see in this and we'll take the best 16 candidates. Since most bands like TBS and Thursday are Alternative, let's leave bands like that out..let's try and go with more classic rock groups (70's, 80's, early 90's). Here's the bracket:

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I'll start off by nominating Van Halen.

Band List (Bands we have so far):
1) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
2) The Who
3) Queen
4) Moody Blues
5) The Rolling Stones
6) ELO
7) Boston
8) Led Zeppelin
9) Pink Floyd
10) The Doors
11) Jimi Hendrix Experience
12) AC/DC
13) Lynard Skynard
14) Neil Young
15) Cream
16) Allman Brothers Band

[GRIFFARD]

coheed & cambria

[FOBPrettyNPunk]

Queen

[Tyler Revolution]

Fuck Coheed and Cambria. Take them off. I nominate The Who. They formed in the 60's but were in their prime during the 70's.

[Broken Parachute]

Fuck Coheed and Cambria. Take them off. I nominate The Who. They formed in the 60's but were in their prime during the 70's.
I just did. They're not considered Rock anyway. Alternative really.

I'm surprised you didn't vote Beatles. They would count.

[Broken Parachute]

coheed & cambria

They're Alternative.

[Goodbye Forever]

Tom Petty.

[ActorInThisPlay]

Journey, Boston, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Beatles...just to name a few

[Broken Parachute]

Journey, Boston, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Beatles...just to name a few

To make this move quickly I'll add all of them, unless someone has an objection (to which I could care less). ;)

[Tyler Revolution]

The Beatles only had one album in the 70's, and it was in 1970. But if I can count them, than they're my nomination, and not The Who. So put me down for the Beatles.

[Tyler Revolution]

I'll just throw a bunch of bands out there.

The Beatles
The Who
Led Zepplin
Pink Floyd
ELO
The Guess Who
Queen
Boston
Kansas
Steppenwolf
MC5
ACDC
Lynard Skynard
Bob Dylan
The Velvet Underground
Three Dog Night
The Ramones
David Bowie
Bob Marley and the Wailers
The Band
Eric Clapton
Simon and Garfunkal
Van Halen
Badfinger
The Doors
Chicago
Fleetwood Mac
Creedance Clearwater Revival
The Allman Brothers Band
Neil Young
Cat Stevens
Van Morrison
The Rolling Stones
The Moody Blues
The Eagles
The Hollies
The Clash
Aerosmith

I'm not nominating all of these, just making a list of some bands we could choose from. I left alot out, I know. Alot of these might be considered from the 60's, but oh well. The 60's were a great time for music. As I stated, I nominate the Beatles.

[dontgrabtindy]

hendrix

[itsjdiggity]

Chicago!

[somethingyellow]

If you put the beatles in this they will win for sure

[ActorInThisPlay]

If you put the beatles in this they will win for sure
true...how about someone like The Rolling Stones, Cream, Guns N Roses, The Doors, etc.

[ActorInThisPlay]

I'll just throw a bunch of bands out there.

The Beatles
The Who
Led Zepplin
Pink Floyd
ELO
The Guess Who
Queen
Boston
Kansas
Steppenwolf
MC5
ACDC
Lynard Skynard
Bob Dylan
The Velvet Underground
Three Dog Night
The Ramones
David Bowie
Bob Marley and the Wailers
The Band
Eric Clapton (perhaps Cream instead)
Simon and Garfunkal
Van Halen
Badfinger
The Doors
Chicago
Fleetwood Mac
Creedance Clearwater Revival
The Allman Brothers Band
Neil Young
Cat Stevens
Van Morrison
The Rolling Stones
The Moody Blues
The Eagles
The Hollies
The Clash
Aerosmith

I'm not nominating all of these, just making a list of some bands we could choose from. I left alot out, I know. Alot of these might be considered from the 60's, but oh well. The 60's were a great time for music. As I stated, I nominate the Beatles.

add Guns N Roses to that possibly and The Doors

[Broken Parachute]

It's obvious The Beatles would win this hands down, so I'll take them off this list. Just like the Hip Hop forum took 2pac off for obvious reasons.

[Broken Parachute]

I put in the final 16.

Please that's just a draft, tell me if that's okay..what should I take out what should I put in? I wanna put the Jimi Hendrix Experience but who should come out? Also..Guns n Roses should be there.

[GRIFFARD]

They're Alternative.
they're actually prog rock. i'd accept that they're alternative, but they weren't in that bracket for that tournament.

[Alan Rupp]

Can I nominate not Van Halen?

Tyler's list is solid. Pick from that.

But no Eric Clapton, he's a boob when he's solo.

I'll make a list later today, but it should definitely include The Stooges.

EDIT: Shit, and Nirvana.

[Tyler Revolution]

It's obvious The Beatles would win this hands down, so I'll take them off this list. Just like the Hip Hop forum took 2pac off for obvious reasons.
I was going to say, the Beatles should win this for sure. Good idea to remove them. I really don't think Guns and Roses should be this list, but I guess that's just me. I thought about Nirvana, but then I didn't know if you wanted just bands in the "classic" or "oldie" genres, so I didn't add them.

[Broken Parachute]

I was going to say, the Beatles should win this for sure. Good idea to remove them. I really don't think Guns and Roses should be this list, but I guess that's just me. I thought about Nirvana, but then I didn't know if you wanted just bands in the "classic" or "oldie" genres, so I didn't add them.

I would put Nirvana on this list, but there's almost always a fight about what kind of rock they are. It's up to you, would you rather them be on the list or not? I trust you're going to make a good decision so I'm asking you.

[Broken Parachute]

they're actually prog rock. i'd accept that they're alternative, but they weren't in that bracket for that tournament.

Yeah they're just not the type of rock for this poll.

[Broken Parachute]

Maybe we should take Tom Petty off because he was in the Alternative Forum's poll too..but I dunno.

[vandalsandquinn]

I put in the final 16.

Please that's just a draft, tell me if that's okay..what should I take out what should I put in? I wanna put the Jimi Hendrix Experience but who should come out? Also..Guns n Roses should be there.

yeah add gnr

[vandalsandquinn]

I would put Nirvana on this list, but there's almost always a fight about what kind of rock they are. It's up to you, would you rather them be on the list or not? I trust you're going to make a good decision so I'm asking you.

yeah add them, i dont know what there would be to fight about what kind of rock they are, plain and simply grunge, now they are starting to get considered more of classic rock though, on my local classic rock radio stations them, pearl jam, soundgarden, all those grunge/rock bands from the early ninties are gettin played more

[Broken Parachute]

Okay I added Guns n Roses and Nirvana.

I took away Tom Petty because he was in a poll in the Alternative forum so I guess we can consider him Alternative..and I took away The Ramones because they're Punk. Agree? Disagree?

[Tyler Revolution]

I would put Nirvana on this list, but there's almost always a fight about what kind of rock they are. It's up to you, would you rather them be on the list or not? I trust you're going to make a good decision so I'm asking you.
If it was up to me, I wouldn't. I'd keep this more in the classical and oldies. You originally said 70's, 80's, and early 90's. But I'd remove the 90's from this. So just the 70's and 80's I guess. If we add the 60's there's going to be alot more bands that should be added. So I say just go with what we have already, minus the 90's. I would remove the Allman Brother Band, Tom Petty, Journey, and Lynard Skynard. Haha. I think the Band, the Clash, ELO, and the Moody Blues deserve spots more. But that's just me. You guys help decide.

[Tyler Revolution]

Remove Guns N Roses, haha.

[Broken Parachute]

If it was up to me, I wouldn't. I'd keep this more in the classical and oldies. You originally said 70's, 80's, and early 90's. But I'd remove the 90's from this. So just the 70's and 80's I guess. If we add the 60's there's going to be alot more bands that should be added. So I say just go with what we have already, minus the 90's. I would remove the Allman Brother Band, Tom Petty, Journey, and Lynard Skynard. Haha. I think the Band, the Clash, ELO, and the Moody Blues deserve spots more. But that's just me. You guys help decide.
I was putting the Clash and The Ramones..but aren't they more Punk? ELO is awesome I can't believe I overlooked that on you're list. And if it's between a band like Allman Brothers and The Clash, I would go with Allman Brothers because that's more like classic rock. But I don't care.

[Tyler Revolution]

I was putting the Clash and The Ramones..but aren't they more Punk? ELO is awesome I can't believe I overlooked that on you're list. And if it's between a band like Allman Brothers and The Clash, I would go with Allman Brothers because that's more like classic rock. But I don't care.
Yeah, I guess they're considered "punk." So I guess don't use them. But definitely add ELO, and maybe The Band.

[Tyler Revolution]

Actually the list is looking pretty good.

[Broken Parachute]

Actually the list is looking pretty good.

So it's good like this?

[Tyler Revolution]

Yeah, I'd say give it til tonight or tomorrow morning to see if others agree or have any problems with it.

[Broken Parachute]

Yeah, I'd say give it til tonight or tomorrow morning to see if others agree or have any problems with it.
Yeah I'll have the polls up by tonight or tomorrow, let everyone get their say.

[Broken Parachute]

Oh, should we consider KISS?

Not the best, but they're pretty good.

[A picasso blue]

you took The Beatles off right?

[Broken Parachute]

you took The Beatles off right?

Yeah. They'd have at least 20 votes over everyone, wouldn't be fair.

[Robb]

Just let me know when to vote for the Beatles, and continue doing so until long after it is necessary.

[Broken Parachute]

Just let me know when to vote for the Beatles, and continue doing so until long after it is necessary.

I'll tell you what Ill do. I'll take the winner of this tournament and make them vs. The Beatles in a totally seperate thread..and we'll see what happens. haha I guarentee you the Beatles win by alot.

[Tyler Revolution]

I'll tell you what Ill do. I'll take the winner of this tournament and make them vs. The Beatles in a totally seperate thread..and we'll see what happens. haha I guarentee you the Beatles win by alot.
If they don't, I will kill.

[Robb]

I'll tell you what Ill do. I'll take the winner of this tournament and make them vs. The Beatles in a totally seperate thread..and we'll see what happens. haha I guarentee you the Beatles win by alot.

Admittedly, I didn't read any of this thread after the first post, until now, and hadn't realized they weren't included.

I vote for The Quarrymen.

[Tyler Revolution]

Admittedly, I didn't read any of this thread after the first post, until now, and hadn't realized they weren't included.

I vote for The Quarrymen.
It's of the 70's and 80's... We're not going to include the Quarrymen.

[Alan Rupp]

This is looking to be a "classic rock" tourney, which kind of sucks. I think you would want to add The Clash and The Ramones and things like that because you want to represent a wide varieties of still mainstream rock. And The Clash definitely strayed from punk on their later albums. I'll give my top 16 (in order of seeding) as if someone will actually read them:

1) Led Zeppelin
2) David Bowie
3) The Rolling Stones
4) The Velvet Underground
5) Nirvana
6) The Who
7) The Stooges
8) The Clash
9) Sonic Youth
10) Can
11) Bruce Springsteen
12) Talking Heads
13) Pink Floyd
14) Ramones
15) U2
16) The Pixies

Bands that absolutely should not be included:
--- Boston, Kansas, Journey, Styx, etc. -- they were the Nickelbacks of the 70s
--- Van Halen -- virtually the same reason, self-titled is decent, but the rest is a joke, and not funny
--- Guns N Roses -- one good album, that's all
--- Lynyrd Skynyrd -- one good album, that's all
--- The Moody Blues -- they're a singles band, no albums worth anyone's time at all

[Broken Parachute]

This is looking to be a "classic rock" tourney, which kind of sucks. I think you would want to add The Clash and The Ramones and things like that because you want to represent a wide varieties of still mainstream rock. And The Clash definitely strayed from punk on their later albums. I'll give my top 16 (in order of seeding) as if someone will actually read them:

1) Led Zeppelin
2) David Bowie
3) The Rolling Stones
4) The Velvet Underground
5) Nirvana
6) The Who
7) The Stooges
8) The Clash
9) Sonic Youth
10) Can
11) Bruce Springsteen
12) Talking Heads
13) Pink Floyd
14) Ramones
15) U2
16) The Pixies

Bands that absolutely should not be included:
--- Boston, Kansas, Journey, Styx, etc. -- they were the Nickelbacks of the 70s
--- Van Halen -- virtually the same reason, self-titled is decent, but the rest is a joke, and not funny
--- Guns N Roses -- one good album, that's all
--- Lynyrd Skynyrd -- one good album, that's all
--- The Moody Blues -- they're a singles band, no albums worth anyone's time at all

Even though Van Halen is my favorite band, I wouldn't care taking them off the list only because I really just love Eddie V. The band as a whole is certainly nowhere near the best. I like your choices..except for Sonic Youth and The Clash. The Clash is punk, so we're not using them or The Ramones.

And I'm ALL for putting Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on this list. Should I sub Bruce in for Van Halen?

[Alan Rupp]

Even though Van Halen is my favorite band, I wouldn't care taking them off the list only because I really just love Eddie V. The band as a whole is certainly nowhere near the best. I like your choices..except for Sonic Youth and The Clash. The Clash is punk, so we're not using them or The Ramones.

And I'm ALL for putting Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on this list. Should I sub Bruce in for Van Halen?
To be honest, I would fight to get Sonic Youth on the list over any other band I listed. EASILY the best band of the last 20 years and still putting out quality material.

I don't understand why you wouldn't include The Clash or the Ramones. Punk is a subset of rock. You don't seem to mind that Cream is blues-rock or that Lynyrd Skynyrd is Southern Rock. None of those bands are just rock.

And yes, I would substitute Bruce for Van Halen, but it's your tournament.

[Broken Parachute]

To be honest, I would fight to get Sonic Youth on the list over any other band I listed. EASILY the best band of the last 20 years and still putting out quality material.

I don't understand why you wouldn't include The Clash or the Ramones. Punk is a subset of rock. You don't seem to mind that Cream is blues-rock or that Lynyrd Skynyrd is Southern Rock. None of those bands are just rock.

And yes, I would substitute Bruce for Van Halen, but it's your tournament.
There's a punk forum for those type of bands, that's the only reason I was leaving them out. Punk is totally different than classic rock. Southern rock is really like classic rock anyway, so I don't know.

Right now, I'll just substitute Bruce for Van Halen, and then we'll get some more input for the other choices.

[Alan Rupp]

There's a punk forum for those type of bands, that's the only reason I was leaving them out. Punk is totally different than classic rock. Southern rock is really like classic rock anyway, so I don't know.

Right now, I'll just substitute Bruce for Van Halen, and then we'll get some more input for the other choices.
On your list you still have ELO, Queen, and Boston, all of which are pop bands. We have a pop forum, but that doesn't seem to bother you. Plus, The Clash are far more important to the history of rock than any of those three.

So you're admitting you want this to be a "classic rock" tournament?

[Tyler Revolution]

This is looking to be a "classic rock" tourney, which kind of sucks. I think you would want to add The Clash and The Ramones and things like that because you want to represent a wide varieties of still mainstream rock. And The Clash definitely strayed from punk on their later albums. I'll give my top 16 (in order of seeding) as if someone will actually read them:

1) Led Zeppelin
2) David Bowie
3) The Rolling Stones
4) The Velvet Underground
5) Nirvana
6) The Who
7) The Stooges
8) The Clash
9) Sonic Youth
10) Can
11) Bruce Springsteen
12) Talking Heads
13) Pink Floyd
14) Ramones
15) U2
16) The Pixies

Bands that absolutely should not be included:
--- Boston, Kansas, Journey, Styx, etc. -- they were the Nickelbacks of the 70s
--- Van Halen -- virtually the same reason, self-titled is decent, but the rest is a joke, and not funny
--- Guns N Roses -- one good album, that's all
--- Lynyrd Skynyrd -- one good album, that's all
--- The Moody Blues -- they're a singles band, no albums worth anyone's time at all

I think Queen needs to be on the list. The Pixies were good, but they weren't as influential or as big as Queen. I would switch them. This doesn't have to be a classic rock tourny, and that's why I had the Ramones and the Clash on my list. I also wouldn't put U2 on there, but that might be because I can't stand them. I agree with alot of your adds, especially David Bowie and the Velvet Underground. I think ELO should be on the final list as well.

[Tyler Revolution]

Also, I would remove Boston as well.

[wrppdarndyrfngr]

U2

[Alan Rupp]

I think Queen needs to be on the list. The Pixies were good, but they weren't as influential or as big as Queen. I would switch them. This doesn't have to be a classic rock tourny, and that's why I had the Ramones and the Clash on my list. I also wouldn't put U2 on there, but that might be because I can't stand them. I agree with alot of your adds, especially David Bowie and the Velvet Underground. I think ELO should be on the final list as well.
I never said Queen shouldn't be on the list, but I don't really think they're necessary. Yes, Queen was big, but that should probably be one of the last requirements. I will fervently deny the claim that Queen is more influential than The Pixies. Without The Pixies (and a handful of other bands), alt-rock would not have been popular in the 90s. My main thing is, The Pixies had four "classic" releases (Come on Pilgrim, Surfer Rosa, Doolittle, and Bossanova), while Queen only had one (A Night at the Opera).

Yes, maybe Queen had a few more hit singles, but you're also talking about the era. Big and fanciful was popular in the 70s (prime for Queen), while flashy and bubbly was all over pop radio in the late 80s/early 90s.

U2 I think is more of a contender for Best Band of All Time than ELO. Although I also don't like U2, they have more of a stake in the history of music than ELO. 70s bands get waaaay too much credit simply because of Baby Boomer nostalgia.

[Broken Parachute]

1) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
2) The Who
3) Queen
4) Moody Blues
5) The Rolling Stones
6) ELO
7) David Bowie
8) Led Zeppelin
9) Pink Floyd
10) The Doors
11) Jimi Hendrix Experience
12) AC/DC
13) U2
14) Neil Young
15) Cream
16) Queen

Does this look better?

[Broken Parachute]

Oh, how about The Police?

[Alan Rupp]

1) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
2) The Who
3) Queen
4) Moody Blues
5) The Rolling Stones
6) ELO
7) David Bowie
8) Led Zeppelin
9) Pink Floyd
10) The Doors
11) Jimi Hendrix Experience
12) AC/DC
13) U2
14) Neil Young
15) Cream
16) Queen

Does this look better?
No, not at all.

70s-00s -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
60s-00s -- The Who
70s-90s -- Queen
60s-00s -- Moody Blues
60s-00s -- The Rolling Stones
70s-00s -- ELO
60s-00s -- David Bowie
60s-80s -- Led Zeppelin
60s-00s -- Pink Floyd
60s-70s -- The Doors
60s-70s -- Jimi Hendrix Experience
70s-00s -- AC/DC
70s-00s -- U2
60s-00s -- Neil Young
60s -- Cream

Every band is from the 60s or 70s. Every one. I mean, I could call for Buddy Holly and the Crickets or Jerry Lee Lewis or Elvis if I wanted, but at least include Sonic Youth or The Pixies or come on, Nirvana.

And some of those bands are absolute garbage (The Moody Blues, Queen) and if your dad didn't like them you'd laugh at them.

Yeah, I'm bored and I'm getting irritable.

Oh, and Queen is on the list twice.

Plus, The Velvet Underground MUST be on the list. The Stooges MUST be on the list.

[Alan Rupp]

Oh, how about The Police?
Come on, now.

[Broken Parachute]

No, not at all.

70s-00s -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
60s-00s -- The Who
70s-90s -- Queen
60s-00s -- Moody Blues
60s-00s -- The Rolling Stones
70s-00s -- ELO
60s-00s -- David Bowie
60s-80s -- Led Zeppelin
60s-00s -- Pink Floyd
60s-70s -- The Doors
60s-70s -- Jimi Hendrix Experience
70s-00s -- AC/DC
70s-00s -- U2
60s-00s -- Neil Young
60s -- Cream

Every band is from the 60s or 70s. Every one. I mean, I could call for Buddy Holly and the Crickets or Jerry Lee Lewis or Elvis if I wanted, but at least include Sonic Youth or The Pixies or come on, Nirvana.

And some of those bands are absolute garbage (The Moody Blues, Queen) and if your dad didn't like them you'd laugh at them.

Yeah, I'm bored and I'm getting irritable.

Oh, and Queen is on the list twice.

Plus, The Velvet Underground MUST be on the list. The Stooges MUST be on the list.

Then why don't you just make the list yourself. You know, I did this like every other forum..everyone gets one nomination. I took some of your nominations and I make the list that mostly people voted for and you basically want to put all of the bands you like on there. I listened to you and theE11_RK and now you tell me I'm all wrong. Tell me the list you would like and we'll just use that I guess then, because I'm obviously not doing a good job.

[Alan Rupp]

Then why don't you just make the list yourself. You know, I did this like every other forum..everyone gets one nomination. I took some of your nominations and I make the list that mostly people voted for and you basically want to put all of the bands you like on there. I listened to you and theE11_RK and now you tell me I'm all wrong. Tell me the list you would like and we'll just use that I guess then, because I'm obviously not doing a good job.
No, no, no. I'm sorry if I was too harsh. I never meant for you to feel insulted or that I didn't think you were doing a good job. I included the "Yeah, I'm bored and I'm getting irritable" to show that I really don't care what you do to the bracket, but that I just wanted something to occupy my time for the moment and I know I'm being a needless jerk.

To be honest, I won't even participate in it and probably won't even check to see who wins what. This is your idea and you should get the credit and you should be in control. You can tell me "no, you're a fool, those are good bands." It's OK. It's the nature of messageboards. I won't take offense. In fact, I'll probably enjoy it. Nobody's antagonistic anymore.

Do what you want. I've given you all the ideas I have. Incorporate them how you please.

[Alan Rupp]

What I will add though:

If you didn't include some of the bands I listed because you haven't heard them, do yourself a favor and check them out.

[A picasso blue]

--- Boston, Kansas, Journey, Styx, etc. -- they were the Nickelbacks of the 70s

wait wait wait..Styx are awful but Kansas??! Kansas are actually good. how dare you compare them to Nickelback

[Alan Rupp]

wait wait wait..Styx are awful but Kansas??! Kansas are actually good. how dare you compare them to Nickelback
No, they really aren't.

I look forward to the day when our kids listen to Nickelback on the classic rock station and tell us how good they are.

[Broken Parachute]

No, no, no. I'm sorry if I was too harsh. I never meant for you to feel insulted or that I didn't think you were doing a good job. I included the "Yeah, I'm bored and I'm getting irritable" to show that I really don't care what you do to the bracket, but that I just wanted something to occupy my time for the moment and I know I'm being a needless jerk.

To be honest, I won't even participate in it and probably won't even check to see who wins what. This is your idea and you should get the credit and you should be in control. You can tell me "no, you're a fool, those are good bands." It's OK. It's the nature of messageboards. I won't take offense. In fact, I'll probably enjoy it. Nobody's antagonistic anymore.

Do what you want. I've given you all the ideas I have. Incorporate them how you please.
Dude, I don't feel insulted at all. It's just that I listened to some of your suggestions then you told me to change it up again. I want your input because you and theE11_RK are really a big help in this. I want you to honestly tell me which bands you think have to be on this. I agree that The Stooges have to be on this, but I don't know who to take off. There are some bands that are hard to take off, I just need to know who.

I'm sorry I posted like that I just didn't know what to do with this list anymore. This is who I think needs to be on there:

1) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
2) The Who
3) Queen
4) The Rolling Stones
5) Led Zeppelin
6) ELO
7) David Bowie
8) Pink Floyd
9) The Stooges
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)

Now besides them, what other bands do I put on? This is where I need the help. It's only you and theE11_RK helping me (with like a few other random people) with the suggestions so I'm real greatful for that. Speaking of being greatful, how about the Grateful Dead? Haha I dunno, I'm trying to come up with bands for this.

[Broken Parachute]

What I will add though:

If you didn't include some of the bands I listed because you haven't heard them, do yourself a favor and check them out.
Sonic Youth and Velvet Underground are the only ones I haven't heard.

[Alan Rupp]

Dude, I don't feel insulted at all. It's just that I listened to some of your suggestions then you told me to change it up again. I want your input because you and theE11_RK are really a big help in this. I want you to honestly tell me which bands you think have to be on this. I agree that The Stooges have to be on this, but I don't know who to take off. There are some bands that are hard to take off, I just need to know who.

I'm sorry I posted like that I just didn't know what to do with this list anymore. This is who I think needs to be on there:

1) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
2) The Who
3) Queen
4) The Rolling Stones
5) Led Zeppelin
6) ELO
7) David Bowie
8) Pink Floyd
9) The Stooges
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)

Now besides them, what other bands do I put on? This is where I need the help. It's only you and theE11_RK helping me with the suggestions so I'm real greatful for that. Speaking of being greatful, how about the Grateful Dead? Haha I dunno, I'm trying to come up with bands for this.
Well that's good to hear. No one should ever be insulted by what someone says on the internet. That's when you know you're taking it too seriously.

To be honest, when I looked at the new list, it didn't look like you even listened to my suggestions at all. I think you added 3 bands (The Boss, U2 (which I had really low on my list), and David Bowie). It basically just felt like you were only including bands that had similar sounds and similar impact on the music industry. Like the tournament was very narrow. Which is why I lashed out a bit.

So there are 7 spots left? I'd probably just fill them with the first 7 on my list that aren't already up there:
The Velvet Underground
Nirvana
The Clash
Sonic Youth
Can
Talking Heads
Ramones

Seems reasonable enough.

[Broken Parachute]

Fine with me, I wanna just get it started. This is our list, like it or not.

1) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
2) The Who
3) Queen
4) The Rolling Stones
5) Led Zeppelin
6) ELO
7) David Bowie
8) Pink Floyd
9) The Stooges
10) The Velvet Underground
11) Nirvana
12) The Clash
13) Sonic Youth
14) Can
15) Talking Heads
16) The Ramones

[Alan Rupp]

Sonic Youth and Velvet Underground are the only ones I haven't heard.
Buy (I guess this might be code for download anymore):

Sonic Youth
Sister
Daydream Nation

The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground & Nico
White Light/White Heat
The Velvet Underground
Loaded

These are essential.

[Broken Parachute]

Buy (I guess this might be code for download anymore):

Sonic Youth
Sister
Daydream Nation

The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground & Nico
White Light/White Heat
The Velvet Underground
Loaded

These are essential.

Cool, thanks. I think my dad has a Sonic Youth CD, I remember seeing one somewhere in my house.

[Alan Rupp]

Fine with me, I wanna just get it started. This is our list, like it or not.

1) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
2) The Who
3) Queen
4) The Rolling Stones
5) Led Zeppelin
6) ELO
7) David Bowie
8) Pink Floyd
9) The Stooges
10) The Velvet Underground
11) Nirvana
12) The Clash
13) Sonic Youth
14) Can
15) Talking Heads
16) The Ramones
You can't start yet! You have to change the seedings! You should swap Queen and The Rolling Stones! This is vital and we must discuss it!

[Broken Parachute]

You can't start yet! You have to change the seedings! You should swap Queen and The Rolling Stones! This is vital and we must discuss it!

Well I did it randomly on Microsoft word. So it's totally random. I wouldn't put a shitty band. What do you think the seedings should be?

[Alan Rupp]

Well I did it randomly on Microsoft word. So it's totally random. I wouldn't put a shitty band. What do you think the seedings should be?
No, no, I was kidding (mocking myself mainly). Yes, please God start the tournament. At least then I'll be able to get out of this chair.

[Broken Parachute]

No, no, I was kidding (mocking myself mainly). Yes, please God start the tournament. At least then I'll be able to get out of this chair.

Hahaha alright then.

[Tyler Revolution]

Looks good.

[ActorInThisPlay]

i liked the list on the first page better...