this thread has confused me... it is clear only about 33% of dissensians understand what rocks:
bands that rock AND are good:
black sabbath
black flag
stooges
the sonics
sex pistols
jimi hendrix
aerosmith (up to 1979)
jesus lizard
laughing hyenas
bad brains
zz top (up to 79 as well, maybe early 80's...)
johnny thunders and the heartbreakers
bands that rock, yet ARE NOT THAT GOOD (ie. for the most part can not write songs or play):
blue cheer (who ever said summertime blues sucks is a retard)
alice cooper
motorhead
deep purple
budgie
grand funk
ac/dc
man (early stuff)
slade
bands that DO NOT ROCK, yet are good
pere ubu
joy division
can
note:
the velvet underground and led zeppelin both SOMETIMES rock...
also:
bands that "FAKE" rocking:
the clash
the rolling stones (a good "groove" band from 66-73, but i never believe them rocking...)
van halen (i am sorry to me, they do not rock)