And The Sex Pistols suck. Really. My ears hurt listening to them. They weren’t the first band that succeeded despite a lack of musical talent, but they’re clearly the poster child. Are they important? If you say so. But if given the choice, I would vote for Wyld Stallyns before The Sex Pistols.

And for the record, I did the air guitar thing immediately after typing Wyld Stallyns. And I did it again for that second time, too.

Looks like you and I are bound to disagree. I’m overjoyed that Fleetwood Mac won and that Sex Pistols are winning.

I voted for Skynyrd.

I’m a big punk fan. Went with Sex Pistols, of course.

This pod doesn’t seem nearly as tough.

Retro’s comment on Supergrass (and the fact that Lex doesn’t even mention them) illustrates the point again. I can make a case for four of these bands (JP and AiC deserve their spots in the ToR but I can’t justify a vote for them over this particular set of competitors). I tend to ease away from Little Feat because a part of me thinks they’re like The Band, only not as good (unfair, maybe – before you hammer me remember that I think LF is a worthy vote here; just trying to find a gap between four great choices). The Pistols were very important, although I can argue that were important despite their music, not because of it. Skynyrd – bigger than life. And they stand out not only because they were so great musically, but because Ronnie was SO MUCH smarter than the long-haired redneck image that most Southern Rock bands traded on. His songs reflect an emotional depth and sensitivity that must have made it hard for him sometimes.

And then there’s Supergrass, which may (Blur and Oasis lovers brace yourselves) the best of the Britpop movement. They never got as much hype, but go listen to their records. Seriously. They’re one of the greatest and most underrated acts of the past 20 years.

I haven’t made up my mind yet, is what I’m saying….

I couldn’t remember any Little Feat songs until I went to listen to them.

Alice In Chains is great and one of my favorites of the grunge era, but against the remaining 3, I don’t think I can vote for them.

Now the hard part. Judas Priest was a big part of my high school years. I still get a thrill when I hear them on the radio (which isn’t very often).

The Sex Pistols were great, influential and all that stuff.

Like the Sex Pistols, Lynyrd Skynyrd basically defined a genre. I think it’s down to these two. Wow.

I’m going with Skynyrd, which I listen to more often and they have a wider variety of moods (and better musicianship). Besides, the Allman Brothers lost so maybe this will help Southern Rock stay in the tourney.

For me personally Little Feat is a legend. I love the story that Lowell George wrote “Willin” while playing for Zappa; he played it for Frank and Frank kicked him out of the band (what a lovable asshole that FZ was). It could also be that the tune was/is an anthem for me.

http://www.lala.com/#artist/Little_Feat/more/songs::skip=24:sort=mostListens

But judging from the reaction of young folks when i’ve played Little Feat, they might not be well-known enough to be a legend. Skynyrd though is a legend without any doubt. And Judas Priest deserves something for bringing homosexual fashion to metal, right?

My head says Skynyrd, but my heart says Little Feat for all the times i cued up “Willin” to coincide with taxing down a runway.