Anonymous
Post 11/16/2024 07:45     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Anonymous wrote:U2 - the most popular rock band ever (bigger than the beatles just in sheer numbers)
is in a residency at Las Vegas.

Tix are b/t $500-$1,000

Who is paying this $$ for these tix night. after. night. week. after. week??? this is nuts.


OP is asking about American Rock Bands.
U2 is from Europe ( Ireland)
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2024 07:43     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Of the 2000s? Probably The Strokes, right?


The Strokes & the White Stripes saved rock n roll


Yes- the title says Right Now so I imagine it is what is "today" displaying iconic ROCK tendencies

(and someone suggests REM. I am smdh)

Jack White. (And I'm an alt-progressive fan so this is not even my genre, but I know what OP is digging for FFS)
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2024 07:39     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
phish phish and phish

i know, wildly unpopular opinion, but its mine and i dont care what you all think

my morning jacket also on that list
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2024 01:13     Subject: Re:Who is the best American rock band right now?
In no particular order, my top 5:

Journey
R.E.M
The Ramones
Aerosmith
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
The Velvet Underground
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2024 15:51     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Why does it have to be American?

Idles, Fontaines D.C., Sprints are some of the best guitar based bands out there right now.

If we're talking American and moldy, we can talk about RHCP and Foo Fighters etc. all day long but :yawn:
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2024 13:54     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Anonymous wrote:Of the 2000s? Probably The Strokes, right?


The Strokes & the White Stripes saved rock n roll
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2024 11:52     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Of the 2000s? Probably The Strokes, right?
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2024 11:27     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Starset is honestly my fav band.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2023 19:48     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Future Islands - local Baltimore boys and one of David Letterman’s favorite bands

This performance is epic:
https://youtu.be/upPl9mZW_zw?si=AkRNfmS_XQavAzrL


Also their performance of King of Sweden is definitely guitar driven rock:



Incredible live! I love when his punk/HC persona comes out
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2023 18:45     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Anonymous wrote:Agree with Green Day
Pixies
Blink 182
Maybe Counting Crows
Eagles on their way out
Radiohead


Radiohead is British.
And...Counting Crows? Really?
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2023 18:43     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Anonymous wrote:I have no idea what constitutes a rock band these days, but my vote is Mumford and Sons.

Also, can I use this opportunity to discuss Imagine Dragons? I feel like they get no respect despite having a massive song catalogue (my kids love them, and secretly, I do too).


Yes my kids have got me into Imagine Dragons. I was also surprised that I like them.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2023 18:42     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
My Morning Jacket
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2023 18:37     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Anonymous wrote:Future Islands - local Baltimore boys and one of David Letterman’s favorite bands

This performance is epic:
https://youtu.be/upPl9mZW_zw?si=AkRNfmS_XQavAzrL


Also their performance of King of Sweden is definitely guitar driven rock:

Anonymous
Post 12/09/2023 18:33     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Future Islands - local Baltimore boys and one of David Letterman’s favorite bands

This performance is epic:
https://youtu.be/upPl9mZW_zw?si=AkRNfmS_XQavAzrL
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2023 20:00     Subject: Who is the best American rock band right now?
Anonymous wrote:The Yeah Yeah Yeahs


Oh yes! YYY