For this section of the bracket, watch out for Radiohead, The Who and Pink Floyd among others who are looking to make a deep run.
Matchup to watch: The Doors vs. Kanye West should give many of us voters pause. Well, at least most of us: http://frogsonaloginabog.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-jersey-white-boys-rap-of-week-kanye.html
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1 Prince vs. 16 The Temptations
The highly eccentric pioneer of the genre-blending Minneapolis sound vs. The Motown mainstay of 60's and 70's R&B
Key Tracks: Prince - When Doves Cry, The Temptations - Papa Was A Rolling Stone
8 The Cure vs. 9 Chuck Berry
8 The Cure vs. 9 Chuck Berry
The essential band of the 80's Gothic Rock movement vs. The duck-walking 50's rock and roll pioneer
Key Tracks: The Cure - Just Like Heaven, Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
5 Johnny Cash vs. 12 The Flaming Lips
The one and only man in black who transcended rock and country vs. The Oklahoma based alt-rock band with notoriously elaborite live shows
5 Johnny Cash vs. 12 The Flaming Lips
The one and only man in black who transcended rock and country vs. The Oklahoma based alt-rock band with notoriously elaborite live shows
Key Tracks: Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line, Flaming Lips - Do You Realize??
4 The Doors vs. 13 Kanye West
4 The Doors vs. 13 Kanye West
The genre-blending, Summer of Love Rock sensation vs. The egotistical 00's rapper at the forefront of popular music
Key Tracks: The Doors - Light My Fire, Kanye West - Gold Digger
Key Tracks: The Doors - Light My Fire, Kanye West - Gold Digger
6 Roxy Music vs. 11 Leonard Cohen
The arty 70's London rock band who was equal parts glam and proto-punk vs. The contemplative Canadian singer/songwriter who is lauded as a master of his craft
The arty 70's London rock band who was equal parts glam and proto-punk vs. The contemplative Canadian singer/songwriter who is lauded as a master of his craft
Key Tracks: Roxy Music - Virginia Plain, Leonard Cohen - Famous Blue Raincoat
3 Pink Floyd vs. 14 Grateful Dead
Syd Barrett's incredible psychedelic rock band that continued as the iconic prog rock band vs. The founding fathers of the jam band
3 Pink Floyd vs. 14 Grateful Dead
Syd Barrett's incredible psychedelic rock band that continued as the iconic prog rock band vs. The founding fathers of the jam band
Key Tracks: Pink Floyd - See Emily Play, Grateful Dead - Box of Rain
7 The Band vs. 10 AC/DC
The Canadian back-up band for several artists that would become an iconic Americana band vs. The Australian hard rock band named after electricity.
7 The Band vs. 10 AC/DC
The Canadian back-up band for several artists that would become an iconic Americana band vs. The Australian hard rock band named after electricity.
Key Tracks: The Band - The Weight, AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
2 The Who vs. 15 The Stone Roses
2 The Who vs. 15 The Stone Roses
The wild, instrument-destroying 60's British Rock band vs. The essential band of the late 80's 'Madchester' scene
Key Tracks: The Who - My Generation, The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored
1 Radiohead vs. 16 Curtis Mayfield
The modern Britsh powerhouse that transcended rock and electronica vs. The smooth, socially-conscious 70's Funk pioneer
Key Tracks: The Who - My Generation, The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored
1 Radiohead vs. 16 Curtis Mayfield
The modern Britsh powerhouse that transcended rock and electronica vs. The smooth, socially-conscious 70's Funk pioneer
Key Tracks: Radiohead - Creep, Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead
8 Oasis vs. 9 The Jam
The wild 90's Britpop band infamous for its rivalry with Blur vs. The 70's punk rock band that embraced 60's influences instead of rejecting them.
8 Oasis vs. 9 The Jam
The wild 90's Britpop band infamous for its rivalry with Blur vs. The 70's punk rock band that embraced 60's influences instead of rejecting them.
Key Tracks: Oasis - Live Forever, The Jam - Going Underground
5 Beastie Boys vs. 12 Fleetwood Mac
The unrelenting Hip Hop trio from New York City vs. The 60's blues rock band turned mid 70's pop-rock sensation.
5 Beastie Boys vs. 12 Fleetwood Mac
The unrelenting Hip Hop trio from New York City vs. The 60's blues rock band turned mid 70's pop-rock sensation.
Key Tracks: Beastie Boys - Sabotage, Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
4 Van Morrison vs. 13 Husker Du
The Irish singer-songwriter known for his unique and powerful voice vs. The hardcore punk band that helped bridge the divide between college rock and mainstream labels.
4 Van Morrison vs. 13 Husker Du
The Irish singer-songwriter known for his unique and powerful voice vs. The hardcore punk band that helped bridge the divide between college rock and mainstream labels.
Key Tracks: Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl, Husker Du - Makes No Sense at All
6 Creedence Clearwater Revival vs. 11 Patti Smith
The late 60's Southern-tinged rock and roll titans vs The artist/actvist/poet A.K.A. the godmother of punk.
6 Creedence Clearwater Revival vs. 11 Patti Smith
The late 60's Southern-tinged rock and roll titans vs The artist/actvist/poet A.K.A. the godmother of punk.
Key Tracks: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary, Patti Smith - Gloria
3 Bob Marley and The Wailers vs. 14 Sam Cooke
The fantastic 70's ambassador for Jamaican music and reggae vs. The early-60's Chicagoan pioneer of soul music
Key Tracks: Bob Marley and The Wailers - No Woman, No Cry, Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come
7 Kraftwerk vs. 10 Wilco
The German electronic group with a revolutionary, influential sound vs. The former Alternative Country band who became a 00's Alt Rock force
Key Tracks: Kraftwerk - Autobahn, Wilco - Jesus, Etc.
2 R.E.M. vs. 15 Crosby, Stills, Nash (& Young)
The college rock cult success that never broke its stride as their popularity grew vs. The 70's Folk-rock supergroup with iconic harmonies
Key Tracks: R.E.M. - Losing My Religion, Crosby, Stills, Nash (& Young) - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
3 Bob Marley and The Wailers vs. 14 Sam Cooke
The fantastic 70's ambassador for Jamaican music and reggae vs. The early-60's Chicagoan pioneer of soul music
Key Tracks: Bob Marley and The Wailers - No Woman, No Cry, Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come
7 Kraftwerk vs. 10 Wilco
The German electronic group with a revolutionary, influential sound vs. The former Alternative Country band who became a 00's Alt Rock force
Key Tracks: Kraftwerk - Autobahn, Wilco - Jesus, Etc.
2 R.E.M. vs. 15 Crosby, Stills, Nash (& Young)
The college rock cult success that never broke its stride as their popularity grew vs. The 70's Folk-rock supergroup with iconic harmonies
Key Tracks: R.E.M. - Losing My Religion, Crosby, Stills, Nash (& Young) - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
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