The Greatest American Rock Band Bracket!
First Round, Classic Rock Division
CCR (8) vs. the Allman Brothers (9)
Roots-rock hit machines versus Southern Rock stalwarts
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Creedence Clearwater Revival:
"Few American bands could match the fevered output, unified vision, and consistent hit-making ability of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Bandleader John Fogerty [fused] vivid Southern imagery with a distinctive brand of rock & roll that combined swamp pop, blues, R&B, and country [to] become one of the most prolific and popular bands in the country. In 1969 alone they produced three major albums, headlined the Woodstock Festival, and introduced iconic songs like "Proud Mary" and "Fortunate Son" into the cultural lexicon. Their creative and commercial success peaked with 1970's Cosmo's Factory, a rock solid chart-topper." --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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