Although some groups that evolved into the 80's big hair bands were strictly Brit enthused, Here are a few that wernt,
Alice Cooper, Johnny Winters and his brother Edgar. All the Southern rockabilly bands. ZZtop, Golden Earring, Ramones, Guns n Roses were all American flavored rock groups, Now if you want music, listen to the Blues, Delta or Chitown, that be some music.
thanx,
Bill