[351Cleveland]

Definitely The Doors, followed closely by The Beach Boys

 

[04BluMach]

The most influential American Bands in the Mid 60's through the Mid 70's were in time order:

The Byrds - Most influential band of this period and most Popular. Even exceeded the Beatles and all others in popularity for a short period of time in the 60's. Crosby, Stills, Nash, & even Young followed their lead.

The Jefferson Airplane - Extremely influential for a short period of time Leading to the whole Psychedelic era.

The Doors - Groundbreaking sound. Melodic Blues Rock steeped in a Psychedelic stew. Cream and others followed.

The Greatful Dead - Very influential during this period and most durable and long lasting group out of this very rich period.

Allman Brothers Band - Most influential American band of the early 70's. Defined and developed the music genre and sound of the period.

So if given the selction option I would choose The Byrds as the greatest most influential band of this era.

Since they aren't on your list, I would choose The Allmans Brothers Band as they were truly the most influential American Band of the early 70's.

 

[scott_d_m]

"From Los Angeles, California......The Doors."

 

[steviebee]

For me it's

The Doors

Followed in equal second place ( & if we're only talking US/Canadian here, & no solos/duos):
Love
The Dead
The Airplane
The Velvet Underground
The Mothers of Invention
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Spirit
The Band
Sly and The Family Stone
The Byrds

and in third:
Paul Butterfield Blues Band
The Fugs
Quicksilver Messenger Service (Happy Trails? C'mon...)
Steve Miller Band (early, before they went stadium)
HP Lovecraft
Big Brother & The Holding Company
The United States of America


That'll do for now

 

[Puppysmith]

AC/DC, ZZTop, Pink Floyd

 

[DavidMahler]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puppysmith /img/forum/go_quote.gif AC/DC, ZZTop, Pink Floyd

AC/DC is full-fledged Australian and Pink Floyd totally british

 

[ssportclay]

Buffalo Springfield
Derek and the Dominos
The Lovin' Spoonfull
Moby Grape
Doug Sahm/Sir Douglas Quintet

 

[guyx1992]

I voted the last one cuz I don't know who Jefferson Airplane is. But even so, I think it's a tie between Grateful Dead and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

 

[wuwhere]

Chicago, but they are not on the list.

 

[wuwhere]

With Santana second.

 

[NiceCans]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuwhere /img/forum/go_quote.gif Chicago, but they are not on the list.

which Chicago?

the original Chicago of the first few albums with Terry Kath on guitar, or the soft-rock Chicago they later became?

 

[wuwhere]

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiceCans /img/forum/go_quote.gif which Chicago? the original Chicago of the first few albums with Terry Kath on guitar, or the soft-rock Chicago they later became?

Original.

 

[wuwhere]

Also no Steely Dan?

 

[Happy Camper]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04BluMach /img/forum/go_quote.gif The most influential American Bands in the Mid 60's through the Mid 70's were in time order: The Byrds - Most influential band of this period and most Popular. Even exceeded the Beatles and all others in popularity for a short period of time in the 60's. Crosby, Stills, Nash, & even Young followed their lead. The Jefferson Airplane - Extremely influential for a short period of time Leading to the whole Psychedelic era. The Doors - Groundbreaking sound. Melodic Blues Rock steeped in a Psychedelic stew. Cream and others followed. The Greatful Dead - Very influential during this period and most durable and long lasting group out of this very rich period. Allman Brothers Band - Most influential American band of the early 70's. Defined and developed the music genre and sound of the period. So if given the selction option I would choose The Byrds as the greatest most influential band of this era. Since they aren't on your list, I would choose The Allmans Brothers Band as they were truly the most influential American Band of the early 70's.

Not the most influential, your favorite.

Could this era have stood out because the drugs were the best?

 

[wuwhere]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Camper /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not the most influential, your favorite. Could this era have stood out because the drugs were the best?

Or most baby boomers in their teens?