Most of the better bands from before the British Invasion have been mentioned. The point here seems to be (I think) great performances, rather than great records....rock n roll energy. On that basis...
The Feelies, The Bongos, Television, Talking Heads and The Replacements (drunken performances notwithstanding) all deserve mention among US bands that emerged later. All could rock like mad. Their songs could be overwrought for my taste sometimes, but The E Street band was great and deserves consideration here
CCR had a great two year run of unmatched records, but they weren’t a great live band.
That said, the right answer IMO is Chuck Berry and co.
The Feelies, The Bongos, Television, Talking Heads and The Replacements (drunken performances notwithstanding) all deserve mention among US bands that emerged later. All could rock like mad. Their songs could be overwrought for my taste sometimes, but The E Street band was great and deserves consideration here
CCR had a great two year run of unmatched records, but they weren’t a great live band.
That said, the right answer IMO is Chuck Berry and co.