I have to agree. I'm too lazy to expand on why that's my opinion as well, maybe if someone else or trav himself explains why they think that, I'll expand on my thoughts.
Since I could never even hope to answer this question, here is my answer. [Insert Band/Musician Name Here]
I mean I look at it like an equation. like influence+album sales+ability to change-flop albums= artist greatness
Way too lazy to explain lol. I could talk about this man all day and all night, but really can't find the effort right now.
Brad Delson . Nah, that's my version of saying I don't know. It's a really hard question to answer. Especially when you have to compare artists from different genres.
This thread went an entire 14 posts without a Linkin Park/Rebecca Black joke. Then me and Jeff came in and just killed it. Fuck. Sorry guys.
In all seriousness, I can tell you my favorite artists, but in reality, I can't really tell you the greatest artist of all time.
I'd probably say My Bloody Valentine are the most influential band of the last two decades. The last century probably Igor Stravinsky. As far as GREATEST goes: Converge.