The Greatest American Rock Band Bracket!
First Round, Classic Rock Division
The Heartbreakers (5) vs. the Doobie Brothers (13)
Timeless and tight rockers versus 70's rock chameleons
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers:
"Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers [culled] the best parts of the British Invasion, American garage rock, and Dylanesque singer/songwriters to create a distinctively American hybrid, recalling the past without being indebted to it. The Heartbreakers were a tight, muscular, and versatile backing band that provided the proper support for Petty's songs, which cataloged a series of middle-class losers and dreamers. [Petty's] willingness to experiment with the boundaries of classic rock and roll helped [the Heartbreakers] sustain [their] popularity well into the 21st century." --AllMusic.com Popularity
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The Doobie Brothers:
"The Doobie Brothers had two distinct phases during their 1970s peak, evolving from boogie rockers with a penchant for mellow good vibes into a smooth blue-eyed soul outfit. Subsequent reunions and decades as a successful live attraction blurred the divide between the rambling "Black Water" and funky "What a Fool Believes," the band's two number one hits on Billboard. The Doobies racked up numerous other hits in both incarnations, songs that wound up as classic rock perennials." --AllMusic.com Popularity
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