Based on influence??? You realize Nirvana put 3 albums out and their biggest song was a Pixies knockoff, correct? How many major indie bands are doing some Springsteen right now? Hold Steady? Arcade Fire? And different phases of U2 still influence a ton of bands. Have you heard any old U2 ever?

I’m guessing/praying that you’re still a kid. Study up before you start defending bullshit.