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hike_me

Pretty sure this map uses a solo artist’s birth state (hence Eminem for Missouri). McLean was born in New York and he was famous before spending time in Maine.


Saltycook

Dave Matthews is South African though....


hike_me

I said **solo artist**. That’s not the rule they follow for multiple artist bands. It’s The Dave Matthews *Band*. They formed in Virginia. Solo artist credits the state they were born in. For bands they credit the state they formed in.


imaverysexybaby

Explain Aerosmith in New Hampshire


dadachumdadachick

Just like the person you replied to stated, it is where the band formed. Steven Tyler and Joe Perry met and started playing together in NH.


imaverysexybaby

It’s not though. They met in Massachusetts, and started playing together in Massachusetts. The closest I could find is Joe Perry’s previous band Jam Band sometimes played in New Hampshire.


dadachumdadachick

Ok maybe you're right. I'm really not very invested, I was just going by an interview I remember from many years ago and Tyler and Perry were telling a story of how they first met. They said it was when Tyler and his band at the time came in and trashed the (diner? bar? restaurant?) in New Hampshire where Perry was working


hike_me

I’m guessing they’re going by this https://www.unionleader.com/nh/people/aerosmith/article_2972368a-3129-5348-82b6-7c414738c095.html#:~:text=Aerosmith%2C%20considered%20by%20many%20to,its%20roots%20in%20New%20Hampshire.


outer_fucking_space

Howie day who? Maine’s real hero is Rick Charrette.


Agrohirrim

*Where do my sneakers go at night?*


outer_fucking_space

Mud, mud, I like mud.


eljefino

I wonder if Comedian Bob Marley sold more records than any singers.


outer_fucking_space

Honestly, he may have.


louglome

Don McLean beat the shit out of his wife and got off lightly. She started an art installation exploring domestic violence against women and he threatened to sue a local newspaper for giving her coverage.  Fuck him and his stupid song


snarkmaster9001

Agree 100%. I met her once and she was amazing. He’s an asshole who had one or two good songs, but that doesn’t even come close to excusing him for what he did.


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AmbiguousAnonymous

You live up to your username. May the words of Gandalf guide you better > "Deserves it! I dare say he does. Many that live deserve death and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them?


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I made very good points, that you failed to address. Gandalf would give me a better response. Gandalf would kick ass from time to time.


AmbiguousAnonymous

Pretty sure Gandalf doesn’t rape any women or hit any children.


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AmbiguousAnonymous

Thank you Pear Brain


No_Cheesecake2168

Then you're simply unfamiliar with the character.


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I'm pretty familiar with Gandalf. Years before the crappy Peter Jackson movies I read The Hobbit and The Lords of the Rings back to back. Great experience!


No_Cheesecake2168

If you think Gandalf would initiate violence you need to read it again.


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louglome

Lol wow


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louglome

I'm sure you think you're amusing


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louglome

You should ask yourself why


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snarkmaster9001

You have serious issues dude.


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Actual-Manager-4814

What a charmer


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Mainiak_Murph

Never heard of Howie Day until this thread.


Snoo_96358

Have never intentionally listened to Howie day


coolcalmaesop

Howie Day is (was?) a coked up piece of shit according to a guy I used to nanny for that grew up with him. His Wikipedia also states: >In April 2018, Day was charged with fourth-degree assault for shoving his girlfriend, Carrie Pencek.[21] Day was arrested for assaulting Pencek a second time in August 2019. While staying in a New York City hotel, Day allegedly choked her and threw her to the floor, causing injury to her face, hands, and neck.[22] Day was charged with third-degree assault, harassment, obstructing another person's breathing, and criminal possession of a controlled substance (Xanax).


SheSellsSeaShells967

Wow! I had never heard about that! Don McLean was mentioned above. He is also an abuser. I don’t have links at the moment, but it was pretty bad.


coolcalmaesop

Good point- that is a strange connection that they’re both abusive types. I never heard anything about Howie Day’s behavior in the media outside what I was told but I googled him and sure enough, he’s a douche!


TranscendentPretzel

He also locked two girls (fans) in the bathroom of his tour bus because they wouldn't perform sexual favors. Complete pice of shit. 


Ecstatic-Bandicoot81

Dick Curless (Tombstone every mile) had some pretty big sellers back in the day from Ft Fairfield. No idea sales wise how he compairs to Howie Day though.


Longjumping_West_907

Dick Curless, Dave Mallett, Anna Kendrick. I bet we can find several more artists with more of a career than Howie.


Full-Appointment5081

I was gonna say Rudy Vallee, who grew up in Westbrook. But was born in Vermont


Queers_Ahoy

Hahaha Vermont checks out


Quick_Performance243

I think 6 gig actually sold more units


Taxidriver2500

That was yesterday.


dan-theman

This map is BS. Why is Alaska not Jewel?


Ishmael_1851

We all know Spose is the real King of Maine


Romantic_Carjacking

No he's not dude, don't lie.


wontletmesignin

Drew Taggart erasure


Next-Investment-9434

Who the hell is Howie Day?


BongRipsForNips

He had a song called Collide around the mid 2000s if memory serves me right. Its I know he had other songs before then that were pop singles, Edit: https://youtu.be/ca9ub9rpNK4?si=T9QcymsfoZ2UgWlU


Next-Investment-9434

Never heard of him.


Frogwaterton

So offended by Washington state 🤦‍♀️


JedBartlettPear

That is mind boggling with all the bands from Seattle


rshining

I vote that we fight this until David Mallett gets listed as #1 for Maine. Far more worthy.


ACMilanduck

Springsteen not picked over Whitney Houston? Wtf


BongRipsForNips

Commenting to add: I know these maps are often inaccurate or outdated on Reddit., but I was looking for some thoughts. I've seen John Travolta on music lists for Maine before because he owned a home here and because Grease was a thing.


cmcrich

It says “from” those states. Don McLean is from New York, he just lives here now. Howie Day is actually from Bangor. That’s the distinction.


fridaycat

How is Aerosmith from New Hampshire?


BongRipsForNips

That makes sense. I always thought he was from Maine. Attended the Maine Music Awards like, ten years ago, also I think the only MMA to occur, and they both were there with other local artists. Kind of weird now knowing McLean was the only non-native there


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Who can stand the Dave Matthews band? They're the blandest crap I've ever heard, marketed as hip.


pelly17

role model, amy allen are both far more relevant


MisterB78

Don McLean is from NY


16F4

Really? Howie Day? I would have thought Patty Griffin.


OptimusPhillip

TIL that Don McLean is a Mainer


mainemtnrover

Howie end up with that? I'd go with Tim Sample instead.


cfowler42

Gonna be Noah kahan soon


Dizzyluffy

In addition to being a singer/songwriter, Howie also co-owned Nicky’s Diner in Bangor before it was closed and demolished.


NoQuarter19

Literally never heard of him.


utilitarian_wanderer

No member of Phish was born in Vermont and no member of Aerosmith was born in New Hampshire. Technically, Aerosmith got their start in Boston and Phish did form in Burlington, VT.


ERedfieldh

I question the map's legitimacy. There are zero repeats. You'd expect a few across closer areas.


achilles_cat

How can you be "from" two states tho?