FOFC Favorite Rock Act - Round 3 Group B

BYU 14 · 08-17-2017, 11:23 AM

Two legends of classic rock on a collision course, two possible upsets here the way voting has been going.

Most votes one act	Most votes both acts	Fewest votes winner	Most votes loser
71 - Eagles 2nd rd	81 - The Who vs INXS (64-17) 2nd rd	23 - Jeff Buckley - Play in rd	35 - Sting - 1st rd
70 - (2) Beach Boys - 1st rd and 2nd rd	79 - The Beach Boys vs Roy Orbison (70-9) 2nd rd	23 - Counting Crows - Play in rd	35 - Huey Lewis - 2nd rd
69 - Eagles - 1st rd	78 - Two way tie	24 - Sammy Hagar - Play in rd	34 - Two tied

Largest margin of victory	Smallest margin of victory	Biggest upset	Largest Shutout
64 - Guns n' Roses vs Slipknot (68-4) - 1st rd	0 - Rage against the Machine vs Sting (35-35) 1st rd	175/74 - James Taylor over Alice in Chains 1st rd	Chicago 63 - Arcana 0 - 1st rd
64 - Queen vs Counting Crows (67-3) 1st rd	0 - Stevie Ray Vaughn vs Talking Heads (34-34) 2nd rd	187/94 - Tears for Fears over Judas Priest 1st rd	The Kinks 63 - Free 0 - 1st rd
64 - Eagles vs America (71-7) - 2nd rd	1 - Elvis Costello vs STP (29-28) 1st rd	185/96 - No Doubt over Eric Burdon - 1st rd

albionmoonlight · 08-17-2017, 11:45 AM

Hmm. I went Boston over Aerosmith and S&G over Clapton, thinking that I'd be in the strong minority on both. Early returns have those both pretty competitive, though.

BYU 14 · 08-17-2017, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

Hmm. I went Boston over Aerosmith and S&G over Clapton, thinking that I'd be in the strong minority on both. Early returns have those both pretty competitive, though.

I have been mildly surprised at the love S&G have been getting. Thought they might not be in the wheelhouse of a lot of folks here. I didn't vote for them this round, but you can't deny their vocal talent.

Buccaneer · 08-17-2017, 12:01 PM

With the exception of Fleetwood Mac and Van Halen, had to go with all underdogs.

Easy Mac · 08-17-2017, 12:10 PM

Cream and The Kinks was by far the hardest choice I've had this tournament. Fleetwood Mac and Radiohead was probably second.

Radii · 08-17-2017, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

Hmm. I went Boston over Aerosmith and S&G over Clapton, thinking that I'd be in the strong minority on both. Early returns have those both pretty competitive, though.

Same.

Also, I would have voted for Heart over many in this group... sadly, they ran into Queen.

Warhammer · 08-17-2017, 12:53 PM

Even though Queen is the 5 seed, I am pleasantly surprised to see them demolish everyone on their run. I didn't realize they were as popular as they seem to be here.

CU Tiger · 08-17-2017, 01:07 PM

S&G over Slow Hands is a travesty.

Radii · 08-17-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

Even though Queen is the 5 seed, I am pleasantly surprised to see them demolish everyone on their run. I didn't realize they were as popular as they seem to be here.

I'd probably vote for Led Zeppelin over Queen, but I think that's the only group I'd have above them.

JPhillips · 08-17-2017, 01:23 PM

I keep wanting to vote against Van Halen, but for my tastes they have had the easiest draw of any band.

Vince, Pt. II · 08-17-2017, 01:47 PM

This has been the most difficult group to vote for overall thus far for me.

PackerFanatic · 08-17-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

With the exception of Fleetwood Mac and Van Halen, had to go with all underdogs.

Heart over Queen?! You crazy...

Buccaneer · 08-17-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerFanatic

Heart over Queen?! You crazy...

Similar to the movie poll, this was a case of voting for my all-time #2 over my all-time #5.

PackerFanatic · 08-18-2017, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Similar to the movie poll, this was a case of voting for my all-time #2 over my all-time #5.

That's fair. I do enjoy Heart as well - but few can top Queen in my book.

Kodos · 08-18-2017, 10:26 AM

Dang it. I thought Def Leppard might be able to beat Metallica.

Aerosmith vs. Boston is tough. Both are bands that I like and who have a great album that raises their status in my eyes (Pump & Third Stage). Ended up going with Aerosmith due to a higher volume of songs that I like.

S&G I don't really consider to be rock, but they've got more songs that I like than Clapton.

ntndeacon · 08-18-2017, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

With the exception of Fleetwood Mac and Van Halen, had to go with all underdogs.

This is funny. I went exactly opposite of you in every battle. Some of the battles did make me pause. Clapton S&G was close in my head.

revrew · 08-18-2017, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Dang it. I thought Def Leppard might be able to beat Metallica.

Ditto. Leppard may not be the "best" band, but favorite ... oh, yeah.

tarcone · 08-18-2017, 04:32 PM

Losing The Kinks and Boston. Man, at this rate Led Zeppelin will be gone.

General Mike · 08-18-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Radii

I'd probably vote for Led Zeppelin over Queen, but I think that's the only group I'd have above them.

There are a few I'd put over Queen, but definitely a short list. Probably Zeppelin, Floyd and Eagles among the top seeds in this tourney.

thesloppy · 08-18-2017, 05:04 PM

I just noticed that Aerosmith is seeded as the 13th best rock act in history, and that is easily the most offensive thing in this tournament so far.

Buccaneer · 08-18-2017, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerFanatic

That's fair. I do enjoy Heart as well - but few can top Queen in my book.

I do have only 4 groups above Queen and like you, I consider that just a few. They are Pink Floyd, Heart, Led Zeppelin and U2.

View Poll Results: Round 3 - Group B
5 - Queen	72	92.31%
60 - Heart	5	6.41%
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20 - Van Halen	53	67.95%
45 - Dire Straits	22	28.21%
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29 - Cream	39	50.00%
36 - The Kinks	30	38.46%
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12 - Metallica	44	56.41%
53 - Def Leppard	25	32.05%
-----	1	1.28%
13 - Aerosmith	40	51.28%
52 - Boston	32	41.03%
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28 - Fleetwood Mac	49	62.82%
37 - Radiohead	23	29.49%
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21 - Eric Clapton	38	48.72%
44 - Simon and Garfunkel	36	46.15%
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4 - The Rolling Stones	59	75.64%
149 - Crosby, Stills, Nash	14	17.95%
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Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll

08-17-2017, 01:23 PM	#10
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08-18-2017, 10:26 AM	#15
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Dang it. I thought Def Leppard might be able to beat Metallica. Aerosmith vs. Boston is tough. Both are bands that I like and who have a great album that raises their status in my eyes (Pump & Third Stage). Ended up going with Aerosmith due to a higher volume of songs that I like. S&G I don't really consider to be rock, but they've got more songs that I like than Clapton. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

08-18-2017, 04:32 PM	#18
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Losing The Kinks and Boston. Man, at this rate Led Zeppelin will be gone. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

08-18-2017, 05:04 PM	#20
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	I just noticed that Aerosmith is seeded as the 13th best rock act in history, and that is easily the most offensive thing in this tournament so far. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.

08-17-2017, 11:45 AM	#2
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Hmm. I went Boston over Aerosmith and S&G over Clapton, thinking that I'd be in the strong minority on both. Early returns have those both pretty competitive, though.

08-17-2017, 12:01 PM	#4
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	With the exception of Fleetwood Mac and Van Halen, had to go with all underdogs.

08-17-2017, 12:10 PM	#5
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Cream and The Kinks was by far the hardest choice I've had this tournament. Fleetwood Mac and Radiohead was probably second.

08-17-2017, 12:53 PM	#7
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Even though Queen is the 5 seed, I am pleasantly surprised to see them demolish everyone on their run. I didn't realize they were as popular as they seem to be here.

08-17-2017, 01:07 PM	#8
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	S&G over Slow Hands is a travesty.

08-17-2017, 01:47 PM	#11
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	This has been the most difficult group to vote for overall thus far for me.

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