Ah jeez. We are talking personal favorites to listen to, and not who we think is "the most groundbreaking band of all time omghawltolz" right?
Well, Alkaline Trio has held the spot since they released their self titled ep. The White Stripes, however, have been movin' in on Alkaline Trio territory.
Alkaline Trio still holds out though.
It would be Green Day, but... Nimrod, I can't listen to all the way through. I can listen to both, Alk3, and White Stripes all the way through on every release.
Currently making their way into the running... Pavement. They gotta prove to me that they have staying power though.
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Classic Band shout out to Queen. But, classic bands are cop out answers, imo.