Hello. Welcome to my website. It started while I was in Europe for a semester, and I've kept it up since then. I'm now at the University of Chicago Law School, living in Hyde Park, and the story continues. If you want to say hi or visit me, email cfloyd at uchicago dot edu.
"Life is nothing if not the sum of your anecdotes." -Scotty The Body, on storytelling "But it ain't that bad, man. Just figure out the system before the system figures out you." -T. Matthew Smith, on the 1L year "The beer just doesn't taste as good when you're not drinking it with your buddies." -Anon., on being away from good friends "Somebody has to pay the rent around here. Why the hell not us?" -Cotton, on studying for exams
2/08/2004
I was asked in an email who I thought the greatest American rock 'n' roll band was. As many of you know, I'm a list person, so here's my top ten.
These are chosen by influence, statement, longevity, and rockability. Note that the JHE didn't have longevity but tops the list on the others. Earlier great influences such as Buddy Holly and the Crickets may have had high influence but low rock quotient.
1) The Jimi Hendrix Experience
2) Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band
3) The Doors
4) Pearl Jam
5) The Beach Boys
6) Metallica
7) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
8) Creedence Clearwater Revival
9) Nirvana
10)The Band (including work with Dylan)
