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MrDayCee

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Posted March 15, '11 10:10pm UTC

A lot of people have been asking me when the new edition of the 'CRBWC' would finally start (and I'm sorry it took me so long...), but I wanted to make the second edition even better and more fun than the first one!
(In case you wonder what the first one looked like: this is the 'CRBWC 2010'.)

After hours of fun (and stress!) in figuring out the new CRBWC schematics, the gathering of info on the participating bands and fabricating the additional pictures to it all, I'm proud of the final outcome and so, without further delay, let's kick off the 2011 edition of the

Now, some changes have been made to the second edition of this competition, so reading the rules and guidelines is something everyone needs to do, even the voters from last year's edition are advised to...

The format of this World Cup for Classical Rock Bands is based upon the organisation schematics of the Soccer World Cup. It has the same rules as the Soccer World Cup in terms of competitors proceeding through it, but it will follow a few rules of its own too.
Below is a short guide to elaborate the >binding rules< for this competition:

-The 'CRBWC' consist of a total of 24 rounds being presented one at a time.
-Each round will be open for voting for a maximum of 2 weeks or untill a band reaches the points limit.

-Each user of ArmorGames who wants to give a vote has the possibility to vote only once per round.
-All votes given by users are obligated to consist of an elaborated reasoning as to 'why' you choose these two bands. Votes lacking a proper elaborated reasoning, for example: "I like them" or "They rule", will not be counted. Elaborate on why you like them and talk about them, that's the main goal of this competition!
-Different to last year's edition, this time each vote in the group stage of this competition will consist of naming a "First choice" with with a value of 3 points and a "Second choice" with a value of 1 point.
-You only get to vote for two bands in a group. NO double voting for a single band and/or NO voting for more than two bands per group. No exceptions will be made in this matter.
-If two bands reach the limit of 30 points at the same time, the band with the most "First choices" will be declared as the winner of that round.
-The rule explained above, also applies if two bands reach a similar point count for second place at the same time in the 'Group Stage'.
-If, for any reason, two bands reach the limit of 30 points simultaniously and both have an equal amount of first and second choices, the band getting it's 'winning vote' first will be declared the winner.
-Further rounds after the group stage will have a 1 point count for each vote given and an according 10 points limit. Rules for declaring a winner will be applied according to the group stage rules.
-No discussions about the ruling on the outcome of a round are allowed.

# THE GROUP STAGE:
-This stage will behold 8 different groups (A to H) consisting of 7 Classical Rock Bands to choose from.
-After closure, both the 'group winner' and the 'runner up' band will proceed to the knockout stage.
-All other remaining bands are eliminated from the competition.

THE KNOCKOUT STAGE:
-After completing the Group stage, the 'group winner' of the first group will be up against the 'runner up' of the second group. The 'group winner' of the second group will be up against the 'runner up' of the first group. This schedule will be followed for the rest of the groups, to clarify:
#1 Group A vs. #2 Group B (Winning band is called 'Winner I'
#1 Group B vs. #2 Group A (Winning band is called 'Winner II'
#1 Group C vs. #2 Group D (Winning band is called 'Winner III'
#1 Group D vs. #2 Group C (Winning band is called 'Winner IV'
#1 Group E vs. #2 Group F (Winning band is called 'Winner V'
#1 Group F vs. #2 Group E (Winning band is called 'Winner VI'
#1 Group G vs. #2 Group H (Winning band is called 'Winner VII'
#1 Group H vs. #2 Group G (Winning band is called 'Winner VIII'

THE 1/4 FINALS:
-The next stage, the 1/4 finals, will be held in this order:
# Winner I vs. Winner V
# Winner II vs. Winner VI
# Winner III vs. Winner VII
# Winner IV vs. Winner VIII

THE SEMI FINALS:
-The semi finals will be held in the order of:
# Winner I/V vs. Winner II/VI
# Winner III/VII vs. Winner IV/VIII

THE 'SHADOW FINAL':
-A number three and four is decided in a match between both 'losing' bands from the semi finals.
-Ranking of third and fourth place in this Final is decided upon the band that reaches the 10 points limit first.

THE FINAL MATCH:
-The Final match is held between both winning bands from the semi finals.
-When one of the bands in the Final reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the competition and is crowned The 'CRBWC' Champion 2011.
-The remaining band is ranked #2 in this competition.

-There will be NO playoffs held in this competition.
-You don't get to complain when 'your band' is eliminated from the competition. "Take the pain..."
-Swearing and obscene language is not tolerated. Always respect the opinion(s) of the other users participating in this thread, even if you disagree with their reasoning.
-If any situation should occur that is not explained and/or guided by the thread's rules, the 'Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations' and the 'Popular Media Rules ("Read these rules or else...&quot' apply and are to be followed for this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'. They will be referred to when needed.
You can find them here:
Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations
Popular Media Rules ("Read these rules, or else...&quot

Since this year's 'CRBWC' competition has a little more stuff to work with, I will start off as the sole Moderator for it, but there might be other moderators assigned over time if/when I see fit. Don't ask me for an assignment, since I will only assign people I know to have the same devotion to this competition and they will be revealed when the time comes, ok?

And last, but certainly not least... take heed:
!!! OFFICIAL AG ADMINISTRATORS AND MODERATORS WILL ALWAYS HAVE A BINDING WORD !!!
So, whenever an AG administrator or moderator visits this thread and decides to alter/delete a user's post or take action on an item or discussion, listen and obide to them as you would throughout the rest of the ArmorGames website.

I hope the AG users will like and participate in this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'!
So my main advice to all participants is to simply... ENJOY!!!

Now... enough with the talk... shove everything aside and...

A lot of people have been asking me when the new edition of the 'CRBWC' would finally start (and I'm sorry it took me so long...), but I wanted to make the second edition even better and more fun than the first one! ;)\r\n(In case you wonder what the first one looked like: [url=armorgames.com/community/thread/5280188/crbwc-2010-the-classic-rock-bands-world-cup]this is the 'CRBWC 2010'[/url].)\r\n\r\nAfter hours of fun (and stress!) in figuring out the new CRBWC schematics, the gathering of info on the participating bands and fabricating the additional pictures to it all, I'm proud of the final outcome and so, without further delay, let's kick off the 2011 edition of the\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5529788999_de0e158858.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n\r\nNow, some changes have been made to the second edition of this competition, so reading the rules and guidelines is something everyone needs to do, [i]even the voters from last year's edition are advised to[/i]...\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5530376806_b698294b37.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\nThe format of this World Cup for Classical Rock Bands is based upon the organisation schematics of the Soccer World Cup. It has the same rules as the Soccer World Cup in terms of competitors proceeding through it, but it will follow a few rules of its own too.\r\nBelow is a short guide to elaborate the [b]>binding rules<[/b] for this competition:\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5529789379_02f0090bc2_m.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n-The 'CRBWC' consist of a total of 24 rounds being presented one at a time.\r\n-Each round will be open for voting for a maximum of 2 weeks or untill a band reaches the points limit.\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5529789643_2c342038b7.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n-Each user of ArmorGames who wants to give a vote has the possibility to vote only [i]once per round[/i].\r\n-All votes given by users are obligated to consist of an [i]elaborated reasoning[/i] as to 'why' you choose these two bands. Votes lacking a proper elaborated reasoning, for example: "I like them" or "They rule", will not be counted. Elaborate on why you like them and talk about them, that's the main goal of this competition!\r\n-Different to last year's edition, this time each vote in the group stage of this competition will consist of naming a [i]"First choice"[/i] with with a value of [i]3 points[/i] and a [i]"Second choice"[/i] with a value of [i]1 point[/i].\r\n-You only get to vote for two bands in a group. NO double voting for a single band and/or NO voting for more than two bands per group. No exceptions will be made in this matter.\r\n-If two bands reach the limit of 30 points at the same time, the band with the most "First choices" will be declared as the winner of that round.\r\n-The rule explained above, also applies if two bands reach a similar point count for second place at the same time in the 'Group Stage'.\r\n-If, for any reason, two bands reach the limit of 30 points simultaniously and both have an equal amount of first and second choices, the band getting it's 'winning vote' first will be declared the winner.\r\n-Further rounds after the group stage will have a 1 point count for each vote given and an according 10 points limit. Rules for declaring a winner will be applied according to the group stage rules.\r\n-No discussions about the ruling on the outcome of a round are allowed.\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5529789699_ba98e181f8.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n[b]# THE GROUP STAGE:[/b]\r\n-This stage will behold 8 different groups (A to H) consisting of 7 Classical Rock Bands to choose from.\r\n-After closure, both the 'group winner' and the 'runner up' band will proceed to the knockout stage.\r\n-All other remaining bands are eliminated from the competition.\r\n\r\n[b]THE KNOCKOUT STAGE:[/b]\r\n-After completing the Group stage, the 'group winner' of the first group will be up against the 'runner up' of the second group. The 'group winner' of the second group will be up against the 'runner up' of the first group. This schedule will be followed for the rest of the groups, to clarify:\r\n#1 Group A vs. #2 Group B (Winning band is called 'Winner I')\r\n#1 Group B vs. #2 Group A (Winning band is called 'Winner II')\r\n#1 Group C vs. #2 Group D (Winning band is called 'Winner III')\r\n#1 Group D vs. #2 Group C (Winning band is called 'Winner IV')\r\n#1 Group E vs. #2 Group F (Winning band is called 'Winner V')\r\n#1 Group F vs. #2 Group E (Winning band is called 'Winner VI')\r\n#1 Group G vs. #2 Group H (Winning band is called 'Winner VII')\r\n#1 Group H vs. #2 Group G (Winning band is called 'Winner VIII')\r\n\r\n[b]THE 1/4 FINALS:[/b]\r\n-The next stage, the 1/4 finals, will be held in this order:\r\n# Winner I vs. Winner V\r\n# Winner II vs. Winner VI\r\n# Winner III vs. Winner VII\r\n# Winner IV vs. Winner VIII\r\n\r\n[b]THE SEMI FINALS:[/b]\r\n-The semi finals will be held in the order of:\r\n# Winner I/V vs. Winner II/VI\r\n# Winner III/VII vs. Winner IV/VIII\r\n\r\n[b]THE 'SHADOW FINAL':[/b]\r\n-A number three and four is decided in a match between both 'losing' bands from the semi finals.\r\n-Ranking of third and fourth place in this Final is decided upon the band that reaches the 10 points limit first.\r\n\r\n[b]THE FINAL MATCH:[/b]\r\n-The Final match is held between both winning bands from the semi finals.\r\n-When one of the bands in the Final reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the competition and is crowned The 'CRBWC' Champion 2011.\r\n-The remaining band is ranked #2 in this competition.\r\n\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5530377280_41f3830f0c.jpg[/img]\r\n\r\n-There will be NO playoffs held in this competition.\r\n-You don't get to complain when 'your band' is eliminated from the competition. "Take the pain..."\r\n-Swearing and obscene language is not tolerated. Always respect the opinion(s) of the other users participating in this thread, even if you disagree with their reasoning.\r\n-If any situation should occur that is not explained and/or guided by the thread's rules, the [i]'Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations'[/i] and the [i]'Popular Media Rules ("Read these rules or else...")'[/i] apply and are to be followed for this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'. They will be referred to when needed.\r\nYou can find them here:\r\n[b][url=armorgames.com/page/Forum-Rules]Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations[/url][/b]\r\n[b][url=armorgames.com/community/thread/6635103/read-these-rules-or-else]Popular Media Rules ("Read these rules, or else...")[/url][/b]\r\n\r\nSince this year's 'CRBWC' competition has a little more stuff to work with, I will start off as the sole Moderator for it, but there might be other moderators assigned over time if/when I see fit. Don't ask me for an assignment, since I will only assign people I know to have the same devotion to this competition and they will be revealed when the time comes, ok? ;)\r\n\r\nAnd last, but certainly not least... take heed:\r\n[b]!!! OFFICIAL AG ADMINISTRATORS AND MODERATORS WILL ALWAYS HAVE A BINDING WORD !!![/b]\r\nSo, whenever an AG administrator or moderator visits this thread and decides to alter/delete a user's post or take action on an item or discussion, listen and obide to them as you would throughout the rest of the ArmorGames website.\r\n\r\nI hope the AG users will like and participate in this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'!\r\nSo my main advice to all participants is to simply... ENJOY!!! :)\r\n\r\nNow... enough with the talk... shove everything aside and...\r\n\r\n[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5530376744_2f3a765af7_m.jpg[/img]

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iamnotironman

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Posted March 30, '11 10:20pm UTC

I'mmmmmmmmmmmmm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack again!I went inactive and now I'm back just for this tournament.

My first pick is Aerosmith.Steven Tyler is one of the best fock singers ever, Joe Perry is great and a lot of classics have come from this group.

My second pick is AC/DC.Another classic band that has a great rocker(forgot his name),but great band,

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mysteriousmexican666

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Posted March 30, '11 10:24pm UTC

My first choice has to be Aerosmith. They have some great songs that make you wanna move!

Second is Guns 'n Roses. Welcome to the Jungle and Sweet Child 'o Mine are two awesome classics

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delossantosj

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Posted March 30, '11 10:41pm UTC

interesting group...

for my first vote i will vote for ozzy. ozzy in him self has influencede music then any heavy metal outfit there is. let along all that hes done with black sabbath.

my second vote shall go to aerosmith. im honestly not a huge aerosmith fan but i think they are the most classic rock then ANY of these other bands.

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tehpwner

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Posted March 30, '11 10:48pm UTC

1st pick is GNR, They have some of the most memorable songs ever (Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child of Mine) and songs you can just plain ol' bang your head to (Paradise City is pretty much an anthem of THIS generation for some reason )

Slash & Duff McCagen (probably spelled his last name wrong... srry Duff) Were some of the best in their game, while Axl was a great rock vocalist (Although he's a ... you get the point.).
My favorite classic rock band.

Second is Ozzy. I really don't understand what made Black Sabbath so great, but Ozzy's music is just better in every way. From fast paced classics like Crazy Train and Bark at the Moon, or any of his other various hits I can't think of right now, he's a legend. Also, unlike GNR, he's still relevent today. Scream Like You Mean It is an EPIC song.

There was so many good ones in this category; it was hard to choose. Aerosmith and AC/DC are my runners up.

BTW Mrdaycee, can you give them some credit and have Foreigner SOMEWHERE in this competition? It's too early to beg, but I just wanna make sure you don't forget how awesome these guys are.

1st pick is GNR, They have some of the most memorable songs ever (Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child of Mine) and songs you can just plain ol' bang your head to (Paradise City is pretty much an anthem of THIS generation for some reason :D)\r\n\r\nSlash & Duff McCagen (probably spelled his last name wrong... srry Duff) Were some of the best in their game, while Axl was a great rock vocalist (Although he's a ... you get the point.).\r\nMy favorite classic rock band.\r\n\r\nSecond is Ozzy. I really don't understand what made Black Sabbath so great, but Ozzy's music is just better in every way. From fast paced classics like Crazy Train and Bark at the Moon, or any of his other various hits I can't think of right now, he's a legend. Also, unlike GNR, he's still relevent today. Scream Like You Mean It is an EPIC song.\r\n\r\nThere was so many good ones in this category; it was hard to choose. Aerosmith and AC/DC are my runners up.\r\n\r\nBTW Mrdaycee, can you give them some credit and have Foreigner SOMEWHERE in this competition? It's too early to beg, but I just wanna make sure you don't forget how awesome these guys are.

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greethan

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Posted March 31, '11 12:24am UTC

1st Pick: Aerosmith:
Bangers:
Walk This Way
Dream On
Back In The Saddle

2nd Pick: AC/DC
Bangers:
Almost all of them

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iamnotironman

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Posted March 31, '11 12:43am UTC

I have a feeling Aerosmith is moving on.If you don't mind Mr. Day Cee I will update the rankings.

Aerosmith:13
Guns N' Roses:5
Ozzy Osbourne:4
AC/DC:2
Motorhead:0
Rose Tattoo:0
Meat Loaf:0

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delossantosj

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Posted March 31, '11 12:43am UTC

he does. you aint no mod bro

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iamnotironman

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Posted March 31, '11 12:46am UTC

Oh be quiet del I wont do it anymore but Day Cee wasnt looking at anything.

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greethan

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Posted March 31, '11 12:56am UTC

Haha, yeah sorry but Rose Tattoo doesn't deserve to share a box with the musicians, even The Kool-Aid Man.

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waluigi

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Posted March 31, '11 12:58am UTC

Another classic band that has a great rocker(forgot his name)

Perhaps you mean Bon Scott, their long-late lead singer? Or maybe their guitarist, Angus Young. Or maybe their current lead singer, Brian Johnson? They were a good band, but not who I have picked to go past the round.

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iamnotironman

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Posted March 31, '11 1:01am UTC

Yes I meant Bon Scott.He was great.Thanks for the help Waluigi.

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thepyro222

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Posted March 31, '11 4:08am UTC

My First vote Goes to Ozzy. Simply put: he is the prince of bloody F@$kin darkness! He exemplifies the metal culture and is an absolute icon to the metal world, also, he was one of the founders of Heavy Metal. Ozzy is the man.

Second goes to AC/DC. They are an all around good band who are very popular and good at what they do. They have that very unique sound that separates them from all of the other bands in that group. A ton of AC/DC's songs are used in stadiums and what not, which is a mark of their popularity

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GhostOfMatrix

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Posted March 31, '11 6:49am UTC

MrDayCee is bringing out some great bands! He makes it so difficult to choose.

Well then. My first vote will go to MotorHead since I generally love all their music and how their lead singer sings and how they all play their instruments so very nicely. Motorhead - The Game.
That's my favorite song from them.

The second vote is tough. I wish I could vote for AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Guns 'n Roses and Aerosmith, but sadly; I cannot.
So I must choose Ozzy Osbourne for basically influencing music and many things he has made with Black Sabbath. Just a wonderful singer.

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MrDayCee

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Posted March 31, '11 1:44pm UTC

@ Waluigi : MAN! Were you waiting for me to put up the next group or what?! O.O
Never seen a vote come in THAT quickly! LOL =P

@ iamnotironman : Hey! Welcome back!! And thanx for voting again in this year's edition! =)
As for the score updates... just like delossantosj has already answered to you, the score updates will only be presented by the thread's moderators, this in order to keep things clear and simple for other participants and avoid any confusion, ok? And I'm always looking... heheheh...

@ mysteriousmexican666 : Allthough your resoning is a thin as they come, I'll count it in with the score update, but please try to elaborate a little more from now on, ok? Thanx for participating and voting! =)

@ tehpwner : I thought of them too, but the thing is... I've already made all the band lists for this year's edition! But I'm always open for suggestions for the next 'CRBWC'... they can be stated as suggestions at the end of this year's edition, same as it was last year, ok? Just keep them in mind and I'll make a post about it when the time comes...

@ greethan : I'm sorry, but like I stated with another voter's choice before... you have to elaborate your reasoning a bit! What you did is merely post a list of all the songs you like, compared to the songs I provided as examples of the bands... A reasoning is obligated for your vote to get counted people! But elaborate a little about your choices and we'll be in the clear, ok?

As for the score update... this looks promissing! Aerosmith is taking the lead, but a lot of different bands got votes coming in from you guys and that's JUST what I wanted to see!
*two thumbs up* =D
_________________________________________

# Votes counted Group B: #

#Aerosmith_____ : 10 (3+3+3+1)
#Ozzy Ozbourne_: 8 (3+1+3+1)
#Guns 'n Roses_: 5 (1+1+3)
#Motorhead_____: 3 (3)
#AC/DC_________: 2 (1+1)
#Meat Loaf_____: 0 (-)
#Rose Tattoo___: 0 (-)
_________________________________________

Keep 'em coming guys... keep 'em coming... there's plenty of room for more!!! =D

@ Waluigi : MAN! Were you waiting for me to put up the next group or what?! O.O\r\nNever seen a vote come in THAT quickly! LOL =P\r\n\r\n@ iamnotironman : Hey! Welcome back!! And thanx for voting again in this year's edition! =)\r\nAs for the score updates... just like delossantosj has already answered to you, the score updates will only be presented by the thread's moderators, this in order to keep things clear and simple for other participants and avoid any confusion, ok? And I'm always looking... heheheh... ;)\r\n\r\n@ mysteriousmexican666 : Allthough your resoning is a thin as they come, I'll count it in with the score update, but please try to elaborate a little more from now on, ok? Thanx for participating and voting! =)\r\n\r\n@ tehpwner : I thought of them too, but the thing is... I've already made all the band lists for this year's edition! But I'm always open for suggestions for the next 'CRBWC'... they can be stated as suggestions at the end of this year's edition, same as it was last year, ok? Just keep them in mind and I'll make a post about it when the time comes... ;)\r\n\r\n@ greethan : I'm sorry, but like I stated with another voter's choice before... you have to elaborate your reasoning a bit! What you did is merely post a list of all the songs you like, compared to the songs I provided as examples of the bands... [b]A reasoning is obligated for your vote to get counted people![/b] But elaborate a little about your choices and we'll be in the clear, ok? ;)\r\n\r\nAs for the score update... this looks promissing! Aerosmith is taking the lead, but a lot of different bands got votes coming in from you guys and that's JUST what I wanted to see!\r\n*two thumbs up* =D\r\n_________________________________________\r\n\r\n[b]# Votes counted Group B: #[/b]\r\n\r\n#Aerosmith_____ : 10 (3+3+3+1)\r\n#Ozzy Ozbourne_:  8 (3+1+3+1)\r\n#Guns 'n Roses_:  5 (1+1+3)\r\n#Motorhead_____:  3 (3)\r\n#AC/DC_________:  2 (1+1)\r\n#Meat Loaf_____:  0 (-)\r\n#Rose Tattoo___:  0 (-)\r\n_________________________________________\r\n\r\nKeep 'em coming guys... keep 'em coming... there's plenty of room for more!!! =D

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greethan

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Posted March 31, '11 2:28pm UTC

Ok, Well I have Aerosmith as my #1 because they created their own style and also introduced most of the world to rap with "Walk This Way".
And I have AC/DC as my #2 because they were on top of the world for a 6-year stretch, and not many bands can say that for themselves.

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