The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off

The Polls Have Officially Closed. No more votes will accepted.

7:45 pm. Sunday, January 11, 2009.

I have tallied up the results from all of the top 10 lists. 103 bands were mentioned. Of those, 51 received only 1 votes. As a result, these bands were eliminated. It would be far too difficult to do a run off with these 51 groups, so my only other option is to go down to a bracket of 32 (I'm not dealing with the complications and headaches of bye weeks, etc. 32 in nice, neat, and easy). So to get down to 32, here is what I did:

There were 7 bands who received two votes They were eliminated. This brings us down to 45.

There were 9 bands that received 3 votes. That brings us down to 36. We're getting closer.

There were 9 bands who received 4 votes. These 9 bands will be in a run-off to see who gets in. Here's how it will work. Choose just one of these 9 bands. The top 5 vote getters will be in. The bottom 4 will be eliminated. In case of ties for the last spot, I will be flipping a coin. Here are the 9 bubble bands:

Foo Fighters

Little Feat

Doobie Brothers

Jefferson Airplane

Chicago

Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young

Steve Miller Band

Blue Oyster Cult

REO Speed Wagon

All votes must be in by 9 pm EST on Sunday, January 11.

For the curious, The Doors led all voting with 32, followed by Aerosmith with 27 votes.

jonny1795 Reputation: 84 Level: All-Star Since: Nov 19, 2008	Posted on: January 7, 2009 12:39 pm Score: 79 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off Of those listed, I have to run with Jefferson Airplane, but I have to ask. How many voteS did the Grateful Dead get? [ Reply to Comment ]
Euroalien Reputation: 89 Level: All-Star Since: Nov 27, 2008	Posted on: January 7, 2009 12:43 pm Score: 67 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off I guess I'm the first to vote........ which is an honor!! Tough choice, I like several of the bands listed...... I have to go with Steve Miller Band [ Reply to Comment ]
True_Rebel Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Jan 21, 2008	Posted on: January 7, 2009 12:44 pm Score: 95 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off I'm glad you took the math out of it for us. Math was never my best subject. Anyway, out of the ones listed, I would choose the Doobie Brothers. They always had an incredible sound, and when Michael McDonald joined, they changed somewhat, but they were still a great band. [ Reply to Comment ]
IGetNoRespect Reputation: 96 Level: Superstar Since: Oct 12, 2007	Posted on: January 7, 2009 1:01 pm Score: 94 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off I second Jefferson Airplane. There are enough other influences floating around in some of these groups (pop, folk, R & B, etc.) that Jefferson Airplane stands out to me as the best straight-up "rock" band here. Blue Oyster Cult would be a close second for me from a purely "rock" standpoint, but they don't have the body of work or influence that Jefferson Airplane has had. [ Reply to Comment ]
jonnyteach Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Jan 3, 2007	Posted on: January 7, 2009 1:08 pm Score: 94 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off How many voteS did the Grateful Dead get? jonny, the dead came in with a very respectable 23 votes, tied with Van Halen and one behind the eagles. [ Reply to Comment ]
jonnyteach Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Jan 3, 2007	Posted on: January 7, 2009 1:11 pm Score: 93 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off I guess I'm the first to vote........ which is an honor!! It's an honor for me that you've taken the time out of your day to spend it here. Thanks Euro. [ Reply to Comment ]
Mr. Spartacus Reputation: 95 Level: Superstar Since: Dec 22, 2007	Posted on: January 7, 2009 1:21 pm Score: 93 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off Hey Jonny, I see a big turn out ! jonny, the dead came in with a very respectable 23 votes, tied with Van Halen and one behind the eagles. ... Nice ! Okay with the choice's avail. ...man Steve Miller.. The Doobies... wow ... Tough crop to pick ! Put me down for the Foo Fighters ! Grohl is an amazing muscian imo ! Foo's get my nod ! Peace out [ Reply to Comment ]
BlcktopBully Reputation: 84 Level: All-Star Since: May 7, 2008	Posted on: January 7, 2009 1:23 pm Score: 91 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off Tough list... Tough list indeed.. Jefferson Airplane gets the nod from me, Jonny.. [ Reply to Comment ]
tomgirl01 Reputation: 83 Level: All-Star Since: Apr 21, 2008	Posted on: January 7, 2009 1:25 pm Score: 92 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off Foo Fighters without hesitation! [ Reply to Comment ]
cubufffan1 Reputation: 95 Level: Superstar Since: Aug 13, 2007	Posted on: January 7, 2009 1:33 pm Score: 93 The Greatest American Rock Band Run-Off My vote comes down to Steve Miller, Chicago, BOC I am eliminating Chicago because they became a crappy pop band. I am eliminating Steve Miller because of the song Abracadabra. My vote is Blue Oyster Cult because Godzilla is one of the best RnR songs of all time and Extra-Terrestrial Live is one of the greatest Live albums ever. [ Reply to Comment ]

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