But the Rolling Stones produced at least 4 of the most influential rock albums ever made. Their career between 1964 and 1978 is probably superior to any 14 year span you can find - and very few bands, if any, have been good for 14 years. Same can be said for the Who. How did they "blow It'? Even if you ignore…

Everyone likes "Let It Be" - it is their best album, followed by "Tim", followed by "Please to Meet Me". The only reason anyone sane would prefer the Replacement's earlier punk efforts is because a) they were teenagers when they heard that stuff so it has nostalgia value or b) they are utter posers.

What Murray-Present said.  At the time I recall people cutting Phantom Menace some slack because it was the first of three movies.  People were hopeful that the second movie might make PM seem better in context of the series.  Than the turd named Attack of the Clones landed and all hope was lost.

Don't forget the 30 Years War which was one of the most devastating wars in European history, and mostly unknown in the US.

Don't forget the 30 Years War which was one of the most devastating wars in European history, and mostly unknown in the US.

Back in their heyday (1970s-1980s) the Grateful Dead were very popular in the US among high school kids, but no one in Europe gave a shit.

Back in their heyday (1970s-1980s) the Grateful Dead were very popular in the US among high school kids, but no one in Europe gave a shit.

He's big in Germany as well.  Honestly I'd never heard of the guy until I moved to Europe.

He's big in Germany as well.  Honestly I'd never heard of the guy until I moved to Europe.