The Greatest American Rock Band Bracket!
First Round, Funk/R&B/Blues Division
Earth, Wind and Fire (3) vs. The White Stripes (14)
R&B superstars versus garage-rock wonder kids
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Earth, Wind and Fire:
"Earth, Wind & Fire were one of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially popular funk bands of the '70s. EWF's all-encompassing musical vision used funk as its foundation, but also incorporated jazz, smooth soul, gospel, pop, rock & roll, psychedelia, blues, folk, African music, and, later on, disco. More than just versatility for its own sake, EWF's eclecticism was part of a broader concept informed by a cosmic, mystical spirituality and an uplifting positivity the likes of which hadn't been seen since the early days of Sly & the Family Stone. At their best, Earth, Wind & Fire seemingly took all that came before them and wrapped it up into one dizzying, spectacular package." --AllMusic.com Popularity
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The White Stripes:
"With their unlikely but fascinating mix of arty concepts and raw sounds, the White Stripes were among the leaders of the early-2000s garage rock revival and helped define the sound of 21st century rock as the decade progressed. Jack and Meg White's clever use of limitations-- from their lineup to their instrumentation to their red, white, and black color scheme-- maximized their creativity, allowing them to bring a surprising number of facets to their seemingly back-to-basics approach. Meg's straight-ahead, minimalist drumming complemented Jack's freewheeling guitars and vocals perfectly, and the breadth of their sound and their fondness for mystique gave the White Stripes more staying power than many of their contemporaries." --AllMusic.com Popularity
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