Best Washington Band Ever?

The Boston Phoenix came up with a "Best Of" list, organized state by state, of the greatest bands ever. They chose three categories for each state of our diverse Union: Best Band of All Time, Best Solo of All Time, and Best New Band. Are you ready for Boston's take on Washington's musical legacy?

Results after the jump.

Hint:

Photo by Michael Is Soliloquy. Thanks!

Nirvana!

Jimi Hendrix!

and....Best New Band goes to the Fleet Foxes.

What do you think? (No Pearl Jam?! Not even a nod towards the great Candlebox?)

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By Katelyn in Arts & Events on July 2, 2008 10:30 AM

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romulus

Wow. Fleet Foxes is great... in that they bring together everything I hate about the current Seattle music scene (sponsored by KEXP)

romulus

I dunno about here, but, being from Boston, and having been there during the 90s... Candlebox is sadly a one-hit wonder.

Simonian

Yeah, I'd put Bing Crosby up against Jimi for plain old best. It's like making a list of the 100 Best Songs of the Past 100 years!!! and not including anything by Cole Porter.

Katelyn

Nope -- just plain old BEST, period. They did specify that the solo artist had to be born in the state.

Kim Ruehl

after a little more thought, i'm wondering if they specified "best rock band/artist"? because, seriously, loretta lynn would be vying with jimi if it's best artist overall.