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- Thread starter LastJaguar
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I love both bands but the Beatles had, and still have, a greater impact and influence. Despite the fact that the Stones are still around after almost SIXTY years!
Meanwhile, my choice for a throwdown would be these two:
Meanwhile, my choice for a throwdown would be these two:
I played for a week on this Cruise Ship. They had a Beatles night in the piano bar. There were people on the ship from 10 different countries that spoke 10 different languages. They all joined together laughing, singing along, and having a blast with the Beatles songs. Blew me away. The Beatles truly crossed all languages and cultures.
That said in never listen to em anymore. I frequently listen to, and study Stones music from the 1970’s. Exile on Main Street, Some Girls, Goat’s Head Soup, and a few others are incredible albums. The true essence of what Rock and Roll can be. They had edge back then.
That said in never listen to em anymore. I frequently listen to, and study Stones music from the 1970’s. Exile on Main Street, Some Girls, Goat’s Head Soup, and a few others are incredible albums. The true essence of what Rock and Roll can be. They had edge back then.
Beatles are fine but McCartney didn't rock a P with flats and we just don't take kindly to folk like that 'round here
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Neither…Metallica \m/
Okkkay…Now that I got that dumb joke out of the way…
Since I’m not from that generation I’m probably not qualified to weigh in on this, however I would say Stones bc I feel like they are more Rock and Roll than the Beatles…
Apparently Ozzy (and by extension Sabbath) were heavily influenced by the Beatles from what I’ve read on them, but I feel like The Stones embraced the darker/heavier/more anti-establishment vibe of rock vs having matching suits and taking a bow in unison when they were done playing…
In no way am I saying that the Beatles weren’t influential or talented, simply stating my opinion here, but I’ve never really cared for the Beatles music personally-They are too pop for my tastes…Kudos on the idea of having a concept album, but beyond that they are just kinda “Meh” in my book…Just never really cared for their music…
I’m more likely to get behind Paint It Black (better song and more relatable to me) or something that’s a bit dirtier and a little distorted like (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction vs something like All You Need Is Love…
Follow up question-How many Beatles songs are tough enough to find their way into a Scorsese film???…
Just feel like The Stones kicked down the door for a lot of darker rock spin off bands like The Doors, Sabbath, and added a whole extra dimension and attitude to their music…
Thanks! \m/
The Stones had attitude and a few good songs. The Beatles (from Sgt Peppers on) had scores of incredible ground-breaking songs and arrangements. Beatles by a landslide for me.
Yep, them Beatles, all smiles and sunshine!
The Stones darker image was manufactured by Andrew Oldham, just as the Beatles sunny, happy go lucky image was manufactured by Brian Epstein.
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But what about Dread Zeppelin?
Keith or Cliff
(Or ... are they, in fact, the same person?)
(Or ... are they, in fact, the same person?)
In the years since they appeared on the US music scene, I have definitely listened to (and enjoyed) the Stones more than the Beatles.
And on the topic of Richards;
Dick or Dick?
Dick or Dick?
