Uhh... theres kinda a thread like this, which gives more info: http://www.hipforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113663
Hm. I think someone needs to introduce you to allmusic.com. But mad props to the guy who threw out The Flaming Lips and especially Neutral Milk Hotel. Jeff Mangum has a lot more wisdom to offer than any Garcia or Joplin.
Guided By fucking Voices. The best band of the last 20 years by far. (If you look them up, note that 'fucking' isn't actually a part of their band name).
funny... some jackass is totally gonna search for 'guided by fucking voices'... and garcia has very little wisdom to offer... however, robert hunter has a lot.
String Cheese Incident Moe. Primus (actually anything Claypool) The Dead Milkmen Garcia Band Blondie Was I supposed to do one?
Who are these "Beatles" she speaks of? Are they one of those new underground hipster acts the L-train crowd eats up or what?
The Libertines (watch the other recommandation thread for my informations and opinions on them) and Tori Amos
I say we move the suggestions to the new thread...it has more information on the artists and is more organized. http://www.hipforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113663