U2, Linkin Park, & System Get Rolling Stone Nods

Rolling Stone magazine’s latest issue includes the mag’s critics poll where U2 was named band of the year, while System Of A Down got the nod for the top album of 2001. Best rock artist was given to Linkin Park, while No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani was named best dressed. For best hard rock artist, Slipknot received the honor. The Rolling Stone critics poll was conducted by six staffers.