Yeah, that’s my exact feeling. The US seems to have a greater tendency to produce individual talent. And then I think of rap and country music where the US is clearly dominant over the UK. Sure, there have been plenty of big name groups over the years, but I think it’s predominantly individuals. America certainly has a greater culture of individualism, and I imagine this is just the effect of that culture.
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I thought of the Velvets too. But wasn’t John Cale a Brit?
Also another vote for the New York Dolls. And, of course, there’s the Ramones. And:
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John Cale was, but I don’t think that stops the Velvet Underground from being an American band. I mean, it’s just one person, and not the front person.
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