Without specific metrics (sales, longevity, etc.) I can't say who is America's Top Band. But if I have to make a personal choice between Aerosmith and Lynyrd Skynyrd, I would side with your wife. I can enjoy Skynyrd on the radio or on CD and yes, even occasionally blaring over the loud speakers on the county fair carni rides. If I actually had to pay money for a concert ticket though, I would rather go see Aerosmith. Here's why:
Steven Tyler's vocal and physical performance
Perry's good looks and guitar playing
I can close my eyes and sing most of their songs word for word
I wouldn't worry so much about some drunk guy spilling beer on me, or worse, spitting chew in my hair.
Fewer mulletts
Fewer people screaming yee-haw throughout the concert.
Fewer aging redneck women with dixie rose tatoos wearing clothes they outgrew in high school
And last but not least, I was an Aerosmith fan when I fell in love with Mike, so he might just go with me for old times sake.
Regina