The Daily Flash has been a long time coming to the top of this category: The Steve Lalor-led band has been an active part of Seattle's music scene since 1964. Guitarists Barry Curtis and Don Wilhelm, drummer Steve Peterson and singer Lalor have between them a staggering amount of talent and experience -- they've played with/opened for everyone from the Kingsmen to Buffalo Springfield -- and readers love the muscle, virtuosity and harmonies the band brings to its live sets. "Talent, history and drive," one of you wrote, adding, "What's not to like?"