Yesterday, U2 released it's latest album. They have another one coming out later this year. U2 is big business and a brand that has been around a long time. They have staying power because they stay true to their brand but also evolve with their audiences. U2 is clearly the greatest rock brand to come out of Ireland -- who's gonna challenge them? Thin Lizzy?It made me think about "the greatest rock brands from each country." Who are they? Here's my list to get you started started (Sorry Dylan fans, I'm sticking with bands not artists here).
America:
The Doors
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Lynard Skynard
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Creedance Clearwater Revival
Guns & Roses
Aerosmith
Van Halen
ZZ Top
Green Day
Britain:
The Beatles
Rolling Stones
Led Zeppelin
Cream
The Who
Sex Pistols
Pink Floyd
Moody Blues
The Kinks
The Clash
Canada
Rush
Steppenwolf
The Guess Who
Bare Naked Ladies
*Pretty weak list
Others? Your turn.
- Butch
7 comments:
Don't forget KISS - they're more of a brand than a band!
AJ -- I actually had KISS on the list. Not sure how it fell off. Good call. Huge brand/not-so-good band.
How about AC/DC? And another that has a strong brand; they actually have a mascot named Eddie. Do you know who it is?
AC/DC. Austrailia, mates. Good one. And, forgot Iron Maiden on the Bristish list -- another good one. Thanks, Eddie The Head!
Any other Aussie bands?
AC/DC. Austrailia, mates. Good one. And, forgot Iron Maiden on the Bristish list -- another good one. Thanks, Eddie The Head!
Any other Aussie bands?
Left off the greatest rock band of all time, The Allman Brothers.
what Anne Murray is chopped liver???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2VYP0FCAUE
and what about Celine Dion???
Or am I blurring the line between ROCK and SCHLOCK!?!?!?
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