You possess an undeniable hilarious "gift for words".
My brother in law (lover of all music genres) and my nephew (his son, HUGE fan of all things heavy metal, especially Metallica) lead to all sorts of interesting conversations about music whenever we get together.
I'm committing to memory...your words, and I plan to use 'em on my nephew the next time he goes all heavy metal on me. I'll use your words to see if I can get a rise out of him, but it probably won't work on my nephew because he's also a HUGE fan of Southern Rock music. Skynrd, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Marshall Tucker Band, Atlanta Rythym Section, and of course, The Allman Brothers Band.
Slice it, dice it, however you may wish, but, in my mind, there are 3 distinct winners here amongst the bands that were winners.
Best Canadian Band: Rush
Best European Band: Pink Floyd
Best American Band: ZZ TOP
@TVvoodoo
Thank you, once again, for all of the hard work, time, and effort that you have put into this Battle of The Bands. You deserve a round of applause from.....everyone.