Those are two great stories. Being that I was born in the 70's, I've always felt that the best years of rock were all before my time.Like many of you, the Stones, Led Zep and Hendrix were my favorites.I will say though that a few bands from the 80's like ACDC, VH, and GnR can spark those same feelings. Listening to Back in Black cranked up makes my hair stand up. I remember putting Appetite for Destruction on for the first time and was totally blown away. After that album was over, I could have sworn I had just done something wrong... Brilliant songs
Sadly, I don't think there has been a band that has broke through in the last decade with any staying power.