The Greatest American Rock Band Bracket!
Second Round, Classic Rock Division
The Beach Boys (1) vs. the Allman Brothers (9)
The Endless Summer versus the Southern Rock stalwarts
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The Beach Boys:
"Beginning their career as the most popular surf band in the nation, the Beach Boys finally emerged by 1966 as America's preeminent pop group, the only act able to challenge (for a brief time) the overarching success of the Beatles with both mainstream listeners and the critical community. [The Beach Boys] constructed the most intricate, gorgeous harmonies ever heard from a pop band. " --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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