Who's Your Favorite Band?? - Page 7

fly135 · #91 September 16th, 2006

"I've long been of the opinion that the Beatles are probably THE single most overrated band in the history of music"

I would disagree with that and I'm not a fan of the Beatles. I've never bought a Beatles album because their music doesn't really speak to me. But I feel that they were a collective genius and their music is enduring and influential.

randomaire · #92 September 16th, 2006

Yeah to me I just don't see Pink Floyd being well Pink Floyd without Roger Waters, they had that concert on VH1 Classics last nite also (The pulse one). But definatly like Pink Floyd alot.

randomaire · #93 September 16th, 2006

Let me do a twist on the Beatle thing.. well maybe its not new. Maybe the original Beatles were over rated to a point, but yes definatly very influential and great talent, but I think where the Beatles were the best was when they were on their own. That I would have to say would be the most underrated part of the Fab Four as a whole.

Paul with Give my Regards to Broad Street
John with of course .. Imagine
George.. Lots of good solo stuff... (Got my mind set on you) and the Traveling Willbury's
Ringo.. Well Ringo is just ringo, he always loved the music.

dougp23 · #94 September 16th, 2006

I always liked the GH song Wah-Wah. When he did it live it was such a raveup!

Beatles were talented, but def an acquired taste. Well, heck, I guess anyone could say that about any band for that matter!

Stunned that VH only has 1 vote, especially on a forum where EVH is held in pretty high esteem! Are folks saying EVH would be better on his own!!

SteveG · #95 November 3rd, 2006

Van Helen was definitely an innovator and a very talented guitarist, but Im afraid I just dont like his songs. Guess others feel the same?

skinnybloke · #96 November 3rd, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stratrat

I've long been of the opinion that the Beatles are probably THE single most overrated band in the history of music. Sorry, I know there are a lot of people who strongly disagree with that....just my opinion!

Bet:-

1/ Get a copy of "The Beatles Complete".
2/ Play every song from - "Across the Universe" to "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away".
(That would be about 180 songs, quite a lot for an over rated band).
3/ Come back & stand by your statement,
4/ I will send you a slab of the best Aus beer.

Cheers Skinny.

coldethyl · #97 November 3rd, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnybloke

Bet:-

1/ Get a copy of "The Beatles Complete".
2/ Play every song from - "Across the Universe" to "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away".
(That would be about 180 songs, quite a lot for an over rated band).
3/ Come back & stand by your statement,
4/ I will send you a slab of the best Aus beer.

Cheers Skinny.

I'll double that slab!
The Beatles influence on other top artists is just phenomenal! No overated band or artist could get anywhere near reaching that kind of achievement. Not even in their wildest dreams!

skinnybloke · #98 November 4th, 2006

Neil, just worked out how much it would cost to send two cases of ale to the States

Hopefully Strat won't read this thread, or...will change his mind

Message to self:- "Don't POST, when yous'e PIST"!

Kevin Bowling · #99 November 5th, 2006

Some good bands in the list but my favorite band, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is Union Station. Check them out, if you haven't already.

Kevin

doug russell · #**100** November 5th, 2006

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Originally Posted by lorispencer

thanks Clancy. i look at the bands and feel old so i thought i would complain

I feel that sometimes some genre's of music are left on the back burner. I reckon there are a lot band's that deserve a lot more recognition than they get. I think this poll is about what band's obviously spring to mind. I reckon a lot of people on the site feel the same, However I think that another alternative poll would still be as well recieved as is this one.

coldethyl · #**101** November 5th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug russell

I feel that sometimes some genre's of music are left on the back burner. I reckon there are a lot band's that deserve a lot more recognition than they get. I think this poll is about what band's obviously spring to mind. I reckon a lot of people on the site feel the same, However I think that another alternative poll would still be as well recieved as is this one.

When I created this poll, I listed bands according to what bands/artists I thought have had the greatest impact on a wide range of people.

I too like jazz, some classical, folk, etc but I figured I would stick to the one genre of music.

As Clancy has said already, anyone is more than welcome to start up another poll to encourage members to vote according to what has been listed etc.

When I first did this poll, it was done with the best of intentions and with no alternative motives to offend.
If I thought for one minute that this poll was going to offend some members, I would never have done it.

doug russell · #**102** November 5th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldethyl

When I created this poll, I listed bands according to what bands/artists I thought have had the greatest impact on a wide range of people.

I too like jazz, some classical, folk, etc but I figured I would stick to the one genre of music.

As Clancy has said already, anyone is more than welcome to start up another poll to encourage members to vote according to what has been listed etc.

When I first did this poll, it was done with the best of intentions and with no alternative motives to offend.
If I thought for one minute that this poll was going to offend some members, I would never have done it.

Hey, I didn't intend to rub you up the wrong way Neil, it's a damn good poll, and to say any different would be wrong. I know exactly where your coming from. all the band's that are in the poll are what most people will relate to, and most of them can cover most genre's of music. Nearly all the band's there have a big influence on my playing, and I love most of there music. Like you I am a big Pink Floyd fan. I was relating to Lori, that sometimes some great artist's are appreciated by people of a certain age and style. I apologize if I have made you feel you like you have upset people. You have alway's started damn good threads, and are a good member of this site, and I respect you. Keep it up Neil.

coldethyl · #**103** November 5th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug russell

Hey, I didn't intend to rub you up the wrong way Neil, it's a damn good poll, and to say any different would be wrong. I know exactly where your coming from. all the band's that are in the poll are what most people will relate to, and most of them can cover most genre's of music. Nearly all the band's there have a big influence on my playing, and I love most of there music. Like you I am a big Pink Floyd fan. I was relating to Lori, that sometimes some great artist's are appreciated by people of a certain age and style. I apologize if I have made you feel you like you have upset people. You have alway's started damn good threads, and are a good member of this site, and I respect you. Keep it up Neil.

Don't worry Doug, you haven't said anything to rub me up the wrong way.

If I didn't list certain artists from other genres, then I apologise to all those members who are puzzled as to why their favourite bands/artists are excluded. But as you say Doug, I included those that came to my mind that I felt most people would relate to.

Thanks for the encouragement Doug!

doug russell · #**104** November 5th, 2006

No prolems there then Neil.

astratslinger · #**105** November 5th, 2006

A lot of the music I listen to falls a bit under the radar of the main stream. From the list, I'd have to go with the Allman Brothers.

Great to see The Band on the list...would have been nice to have seen Little Feat on there as I think they were one of the best, albeit somewhat un-recognized (to my amazement), bands of all time.