Top Ten

I read an article... and even though I know some blog readers may not like Noel Gallagher, or Oasis it still brings up a good discussion point. The article gives Noel's top ten bands of all time. Since I know you might not read the article I'll just tell you his rules for his list which are as follows:

"No solo artists allowed. No female artists allowed. No collectives allowed (Public Enemy etc)."

So in other words, no solo artists. In the linked article you can read the top ten picks for the writers/editors for British music magazine NME. The comments section of the article is open for lists from anyone who cares to submit a list, and of course so is mine. I'd like to hear what everyone has to say. So anyway here are Noel's picks :
1.The Beatles
2.The Rolling Stones
3.The Who
4.Sex Pistols
5.The Kinks
6.The La's
7.Pink Floyd
8.The Bee Gees
9.The Specials
10.(Peter Green's) Fleetwood Mac

I guess you'd probably like to hear my picks too, since this is my post so I guess I'll get the discussion started. Slick's Top Ten (note: I haven't given this list too much thought, especially the last few bands on the list. Also this is no particular order):

1.The Beatles
2.Radiohead
3.Led Zeppelin
4.Nirvana
5.Oasis
6.REM
7.Death Cab for Cutie
8.Rolling Stones
9.Pearl Jam
10.The Strokes

*Already have to make my first edit, would probably trade out Pearl Jam for Wilco*

I think I can safely say the Beatles would be a definitive number one choice, otherwise no particular order. The Strokes and Pearl Jam could also be changed out for any of the following honorable mentions: Creedence, The Who, The Doors and Pink Floyd( both almost made the list), and I considered even if briefly the Stone Roses. As far as Noel's picks,I do like the Kinks, but don't know enough of their songs to vote them on my "best." I also know I don't like the Sex Pistols enough to let them near my list. Several of those were in consideration for their influence on other bands, and not just their music alone. Anyway, my list may change, if so I might go back to edit this post, but now it's up to you. Use the comments and make your list known.