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Which band IS really America's Greatest (rock & roll band)?

When I consider my priorities for this category, I cannot come up with any other than CCR.

Their output as a band was short compared to others, yes..

When I say America's greatest rock & roll band, this = the output or even the basis on which a band formed, had in their DNA, America's roots! It doesn't even matter that we now know CCR formed in California, their DNA as a band transformed their birthplace but it more importantly brought forth the (soul) of get down and dirty) Rock & Roll in it's raw form!

HELL YEAH!
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tzh21y
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the wrecking crew
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tostadosunidos
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All things considered, I think CCR for several reasons, including their diverse American influences and their crossover appeal.  I'm pretty sure a lot of country and soul/R&B fans gave them "thumbs up" and some even bought their records.

If longevity is a factor, then maybe the Eagles.  
I'm hardly biased on this as I was not a fan of either band in their heyday.  Sometimes the Eagles give me the willies.
alaric62
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Using a previous poster's definition of "band" and "group", I'll go with the band (loosely defined) that had more hits than any other gathering of musicians-The Wrecking Crew. They made the careers of some pretty big names.

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ellajeanelle
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For my taste it would be a close race between Motley Crue, Simon and Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac and Aerosmith. 

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