The Greatest American Rock Band Bracket!
Elite Eight, Classic Rock Division
The Grateful Dead (3) vs. the Allman Brothers (9)
Jam band pioneers versus Southern Rock stalwarts
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The Grateful Dead:
"The Grateful Dead was... known for its eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, country, jazz, bluegrass, blues, rock & roll, gospel, reggae, world music, and psychadelia for live performances of lengthy instrumental jams; and for its devoted fans base, known as "Deadheads." These various influences were distilled into a diverse and psychedelic whole that made the Grateful Dead the pioneering godfathers of the jam band world." --AllMusic.com Popularity
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The Allman Brothers Band:
"During the early '70s, [the Allman Brothers Band] were arguably the most influential rock group in America, thanks in no small part to At Fillmore East (a high-water mark for concert albums), which redefined the scope of rock's musical boundaries. Duane Allman and Dickey Betts pioneered the twin-lead guitar sound so prevalent during the decade that continued well into the 21st century. The group placed an emphasis on musicianship, in seamlessly melding rock, blues, jazz, and R&B with extended improvisation. They directly influenced virtually all '70s rock acts south of the Mason-Dixon Line, including the Marshall Tucker Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the jam band movement of the '90s." --AllMusic.com Popularity
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