The Greatest Band Ever? - Page 2

reppow · April 17th, 2009, 08:46 PM

I think the Cult are the best ever but wont get much support. Beatles are fantastic etc etc but toooo NICE - so would have so sa Led Zep or Stones - great feel music.

Plus whats best to shag to - not the beatles! (and too scouse)

scottat1977 · April 17th, 2009, 09:43 PM

THE BEATLES.

- Four major singers.
- Great creativity in their compositions.
- The adding of non tradicional rock & roll instruments (sitar, mellotron, clavinets and a large etc) and etnic music as well.
- The contributions of a great musical producer (George Martin).
- First band to record with a whole phillarmonic orchestra, just as an element to elevate the songs in a musical way.
- The way Ringo held the sticks and his single stroke patterns, as well as being the first drummer to play in a high level stage, was adopted by many drummers, and his influence continues till now. Phil Collins said that there pieces of Beatles songs that are extremely hard to play due to their drumming technical difficulties.
- The way Paul reinvented the bass playing.
- The way George played just to improve the songs, despiting any need of being a frontman lead guitar player.
- The way John elevated his compositions to higher levels than his conteporaries songwriters.
- The "before and after of" Sgt. Pepper's.
- They were the prototype of a Rock and Roll band.
- The long hair as a rule in rock.
- The way a whole generation was identified and changed with their music.

That were only a few reasons to be the best band ever. Their influences were (and still are) musical and social. They were nice, yes, but talking about music, Beatles are insuperable.There have been and there are many great bands in the world, in a wide range of styles, rock & roll, symphonic, progressive, hard rock, world music, but The Beatles took a part in almost every style (just remember "All my loving", "Can't buy me love", "Eleanor Rigby", "A day in the Life", "Helter Skelter", "Tomorrow never knows", "Within you, without you".); maybe many of those bands, without disregarding their work, wouldn't be that great without Beatles' musical precepts. The Beatles are a major influence in music, not only rock styles, today, and it will be for a long time forwards.

Best regards to you all.

frepler · April 17th, 2009, 10:58 PM

The Funk Brothers

**imtrying** · April 18th, 2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buggeration

The greatest band in the world? The Band: Messrs Robertson, Manuel, Helm, Danko and Hudson. Even Clapton wanted to join them. Jagger flew home from the U.S with a copy of Music From Big Pink, touting it as the greatest record he'd ever heard. He wasn't far wrong there.

It's nice to see someone else touting the Band. I listed them on the "Most Underated Band" thread.

snorkie · April 23rd, 2009, 01:45 AM

UK= Led Zeppelin
US= The Eagles (very narrow margin over Earth, Wind & Fire).

However, if you look at quality of work over time is has to be The Stones, IMO

Estreeter · April 23rd, 2009, 02:10 AM

Bruce Springsteen And The E street Band

**Farowt** · April 23rd, 2009, 08:03 AM

Some of you knew I would have to chime in for the best concert band ever. And that isn't to take away from my love for the Fab
Four or Led Zepplin, and yes the Eagles and the Stones. Actually, there are just too many that could wear the crown well so I'll stand by Pink Floyd.

**27cows** · April 23rd, 2009, 11:18 AM

From a personal perspective, either The Jam or Pulp, in that the music of those two bands and their message is something I can relate to more than any others. They were also both fantastic bands, by any standard

**shasta** · April 24th, 2009, 06:32 PM

The Beatles are a no-brainer. But these are the bands I would put as runners-up:

CCR (about as great as rock and roll can get, shame they broke up so soon):

Rolling Stones (the only possible challengers to the Beatles, but still second place in my mind):

Velvet Underground (the only thing avante garde about them was their image. i've always thought they were one of the great rock-pop bands who produced tons of instantly accessible gems. they should have had tons of hits if they had been properly promoted):

Beach Boys (along with CCR and the Velvet Underground the greatest American rock band):

The Band (legend rests on only two great albums, three if you count Bob Dylan and The Band album. they were either great or boring but their great stuff is mind-bogglingly excellent):

The Kinks (the most idiosyncratic of rock bands):

The Clash (maybe the last truly great rock and roll band):

Allman Brothers Band (40+ years and still great even without Duane):

**elton dong** · April 25th, 2009, 10:23 AM

The best Live band for me has to be Ozric Tentacles!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTmGi-KSo3g

April 17th, 2009, 09:43 PM	#12
scottat1977 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 11,574 Thanked 193 Times in 6 Posts	Without any doubt THE BEATLES. - Four major singers. - Great creativity in their compositions. - The adding of non tradicional rock & roll instruments (sitar, mellotron, clavinets and a large etc) and etnic music as well. - The contributions of a great musical producer (George Martin). - First band to record with a whole phillarmonic orchestra, just as an element to elevate the songs in a musical way. - The way Ringo held the sticks and his single stroke patterns, as well as being the first drummer to play in a high level stage, was adopted by many drummers, and his influence continues till now. Phil Collins said that there pieces of Beatles songs that are extremely hard to play due to their drumming technical difficulties. - The way Paul reinvented the bass playing. - The way George played just to improve the songs, despiting any need of being a frontman lead guitar player. - The way John elevated his compositions to higher levels than his conteporaries songwriters. - The "before and after of" Sgt. Pepper's. - They were the prototype of a Rock and Roll band. - The long hair as a rule in rock. - The way a whole generation was identified and changed with their music. That were only a few reasons to be the best band ever. Their influences were (and still are) musical and social. They were nice, yes, but talking about music, Beatles are insuperable.There have been and there are many great bands in the world, in a wide range of styles, rock & roll, symphonic, progressive, hard rock, world music, but The Beatles took a part in almost every style (just remember "All my loving", "Can't buy me love", "Eleanor Rigby", "A day in the Life", "Helter Skelter", "Tomorrow never knows", "Within you, without you".); maybe many of those bands, without disregarding their work, wouldn't be that great without Beatles' musical precepts. The Beatles are a major influence in music, not only rock styles, today, and it will be for a long time forwards. Best regards to you all.

April 23rd, 2009, 02:10 AM	#16
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April 17th, 2009, 08:46 PM	#11
reppow Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SW UK Posts: 23 Thanks: 39,426 Thanked 161 Times in 19 Posts	I think the Cult are the best ever but wont get much support. Beatles are fantastic etc etc but toooo NICE - so would have so sa Led Zep or Stones - great feel music. Plus whats best to shag to - not the beatles! (and too scouse)

April 17th, 2009, 10:58 PM	#13
frepler Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Thanks: 320 Thanked 73 Times in 12 Posts	The Funk Brothers

April 23rd, 2009, 01:45 AM	#15
snorkie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gizmonics Institute Posts: 521 Thanks: 2,711 Thanked 4,566 Times in 510 Posts	UK= Led Zeppelin US= The Eagles (very narrow margin over Earth, Wind & Fire). However, if you look at quality of work over time is has to be The Stones, IMO

April 23rd, 2009, 11:18 AM	#18
27cows Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 368 Thanks: 9,524 Thanked 5,514 Times in 363 Posts	From a personal perspective, either The Jam or Pulp, in that the music of those two bands and their message is something I can relate to more than any others. They were also both fantastic bands, by any standard

April 24th, 2009, 06:32 PM	#19
shasta Vintage Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 427 Thanks: 2,800 Thanked 18,237 Times in 342 Posts	The Beatles are a no-brainer. But these are the bands I would put as runners-up: CCR (about as great as rock and roll can get, shame they broke up so soon): Rolling Stones (the only possible challengers to the Beatles, but still second place in my mind): Velvet Underground (the only thing avante garde about them was their image. i've always thought they were one of the great rock-pop bands who produced tons of instantly accessible gems. they should have had tons of hits if they had been properly promoted): Beach Boys (along with CCR and the Velvet Underground the greatest American rock band): The Band (legend rests on only two great albums, three if you count Bob Dylan and The Band album. they were either great or boring but their great stuff is mind-bogglingly excellent): The Kinks (the most idiosyncratic of rock bands): The Clash (maybe the last truly great rock and roll band): Allman Brothers Band (40+ years and still great even without Duane):

April 25th, 2009, 10:23 AM	#20
elton dong Vintage Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 408 Thanks: 1,445 Thanked 9,756 Times in 391 Posts	The best Live band for me has to be Ozric Tentacles! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTmGi-KSo3g