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They've been mentioned a few times in the forum, but not had a poll...

Saints preserve us!

CRAP

They have a Ben And Jerry's flavor for crying out loud!

2nd place behind the Eagles.

Oh, so much respect I lost for Stewart for playing with that clown.

Top 3 Bands I really dislike.

1. Jethro Tull.
2. Grateful Dead.
3. Phish.

CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP

A few years ago, open-minded guy that I am, I saw Phish play at Radio City Music Hall. I can honestly say it was much, MUCH worse than I expected. A truly soulless and plodding rhythm section, the keyboard playing doing these irritating ornate filigrees... I remember thinking Trey Anastasio had some interesting moments, though. He's certainly shaggy-head-and-shoulders above his bandmates.

Aside from their fanbase, they really have very little in common with the Dead. I don't really understand intense Dead-hatred. Again--totally annoying fans, and a lot of pointless noodling and dicking around. I'd probably never be able to enjoy a whole live show. But "Workingman's Dead" is a great album, with a lot of the qualities that I think many people on this board look for in music.

Pointless.
Crap.

This IS worse than the Winger poll.

Never got it.

But I watched the documentary, and now I don't hate them. As human beings creating music. TA's diatribe about the Grateful Dead and Boston is just grand.

And: occasionally I like to get into a band when it pisses my friends and loved ones off. Phish will do the job nicely.

But in any case, I never got it.

And I don't mind American Beauty or Workingman's Dead. In fact, they are arguably great records.

OK.

Mr. King
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