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Mutt · 06-26-2014, 10:18 AM

What say you?

dyna mo · 06-26-2014, 10:26 AM

3. rolling stones

2. the beatles

1. led zeppelin

VikingMan · 06-26-2014, 10:26 AM

The greatest pure rock album ever produced was Boston's first album. It still holds up today and even kids like it. But they were certainly not the greatest rock band. I would say that to be the greatest rock band you would have to have put out many great albums over a long period and be fairly consistent. I am not a Rolling Stones fan but they would be a contender for "best".

NaughtyVisions · 06-26-2014, 10:50 AM

Where the fuck are The Moody Blues in those choices?

bushwacker · 06-26-2014, 10:53 AM

The spin doctors? Awesome!!

~Ray · 06-26-2014, 11:04 AM

another +1 for Spin Doctors

CaptainHowdy · 06-26-2014, 11:04 AM

Spinal Tap ...

Grapesoda · 06-26-2014, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutt

What say you?

I've heard it put like this, the most important band ... the Beatles.... the most influential band. ... Black Sabbath

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 06-26-2014, 11:17 AM

Most of the bands listed in your poll are definitely worthy of consideration as among the best rock and roll bands in history, although skimming through your list also revealed to me that on different days I feel different ways, and so my definition of best would be subjective at best, and subject to change.

I'm just happy that there is so much good rock and roll music to celebrate with and listen to...

ADG

Rochard · 06-26-2014, 11:22 AM

I went with the Beatles. While I don't really like them myself, you have to admit they more or less created modern rock and roll. They were the first, everyone else followed.

Out of that list, my favorite would be Queen. Then U2.

SmutHammer · 06-26-2014, 12:14 PM

Rolling Stones...lol Some old people in here. your missing a lot of the greats.

JFK · 06-26-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Hammer

Rolling Stones...lol Some old people in here. your missing a lot of the greats.

such as ?

MrBottomTooth · 06-26-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bushwacker

The spin doctors? Awesome!!

Seems a little out of place.

Mutt · 06-26-2014, 03:50 PM

The Doctors are a musicians' band, major influence on some of the great bands in history.

Also note the resemblance between the lead singer and Teencat.

dyna mo · 06-26-2014, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Hammer

Rolling Stones...lol Some old people in here. your missing a lot of the greats.

umm, no.

TampaToker · 06-26-2014, 03:57 PM

I went with Metallica

Spunky · 06-26-2014, 05:23 PM

So many great ones my picks are
Beatles
Rolling Stones
Led Zepplin
The Who

kane · 06-26-2014, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyna mo

3. rolling stones

2. the beatles

1. led zeppelin

Hard to argue with that list. I have never really been a big Zeppelin fan, but I can appreciate the artistry and what they did for the music world.

On my personal list, I might put Pink Floyd at #3, just out pure preference, but I would still rank Zep very high.

CDSmith · 06-26-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunky

So many great ones my picks are
Beatles
Rolling Stones
Led Zepplin
The Who

This. And not necessarily in that order.

LAJ · 06-26-2014, 06:14 PM

That is a very good list.

And I agree... Led Zeppelin is the greatest rock n roll band ever, followed by the Beatles and the Stones.

You gotta take into the equation all of the following factors... raw talent, innovation, sales, marketing, rock star power, antics, originality, length of original line up, longevity of music, loyalty, groupies, excess, deaths and copycats.

Led Zeppelin kills it in each single category.

And what's more, they didn't have a chance to fade away or become a parody of themselves. When Bonham died the broke up immediately.

SilentKnight · 06-26-2014, 06:48 PM

The Canuck in me was tempted to vote Rush.

And of course the Beatles, Zep and the Stones are obvious frontrunners.

But of all the groups - I own more Van Halen vinyls/cassettes/CDs - so they got my vote.

Robbie · 06-26-2014, 07:53 PM

I figure that the Beatles kicked the most ass and moved music the most in the studio and in songwriting.

But The Rolling Stones have to be the number one rock band in history. When I think of a band...I think of a group of guys who are greater than the sum of their parts.

That's the Stones for sure.
And their songwriting over the decades has withstood the test of time.

And then there is that HUGE factor to being a REAL band: Playing live.

I just saw The Rolling Stones at The MGM here in Vegas in May of 2013.

I just looked at their schedule...they are STILL on that world tour! And they just played Germany on June 19th

That's a band that has been together over 50 years and still kicking it. So if I put all the factors in: Songwriting, live performance, longevity, influence on music and fashion, etc., etc. the Stones get my vote.

They are one of a kind. I'm not sure any rock band will ever be able to match what they've done in their career.

And the funny thing is...if you went back to the 1960's you would have figured they would have been the first band to have all died and/or broke up.

The Porn Nerd · 06-26-2014, 07:59 PM

Well, the way I've always broken it down is like this:

There's The Beatles and then there's 'everybody else'.

And of 'everybody else' my favorite band is The Who. The Stones, while I love their 68-81 period (Mick Taylor replacing Brian jones, then Taylor being replaced by Ron Wood) my tastes run closer to Lou Reed, David Bowie, Bob Marley, CSNY, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.

Yes I am 'eclectic'. LOL

PS: The Red Hot Chili Peppers do not belong on that list. And the Spin Doctors? LMAO at those stoned douschebags being included. With what, one hit? :D

Theo · 06-26-2014, 08:16 PM

The one and only Rolling Stones

MediaGuy · 06-26-2014, 08:17 PM

Well... I'm with Jack Black on Zeppelin. Their music doesn't date.

Second would be the Stones, because their music mostly doesn't date either, no matter who the guitarist was, and "Sympathy For The Devil" is almost one of the most singular, powerful and "rock" songs ever.

The Beatles can date, depending, though their influence kills the Stones and Zep because they go so far outside the blues "box".

:D

marcop · 06-26-2014, 08:55 PM

I'd argue the Beatles weren't a rock band--they started off as a pop band and went off and sort of created their own category. I'd vote The Who first, Stones second.

Alex1776 · 06-26-2014, 09:09 PM

Lol @ Spin Doctors!

Mutt · 06-26-2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by marcop

I'd argue the Beatles weren't a rock band--they started off as a pop band and went off and sort of created their own category. I'd vote The Who first, Stones second.

Their early stuff was white teenagers doing 'race music', British Buddy Hollies.

They definitely transformed into a genre of their own, musical sponges and chameleons. We haven't seen anything like them in the past 50 years and maybe never will.

The Porn Nerd · 06-26-2014, 10:11 PM

Mutt what say you man?
What's your list?

escorpio · 06-26-2014, 10:13 PM

Where the fuck are the Allman Brothers?

SmutHammer · 06-26-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK

such as ?

Ozzy, Kiss, AC/DC, Hendrix etc.

Just Alex · 06-26-2014, 10:14 PM

I say Guns 'N Roses just because of potential. if it wasn't for Rose they would be for sure.
Almost every one of their songs was a hit.

ErectMedia · 06-26-2014, 10:32 PM

Led Zeppelin

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 06-26-2014, 11:13 PM

In terms of album sales, the Beatles get the nod by a wide margin (259 million units).

The next four album sellers are considered solo artists (Elvis 207m, Michael Jackson 172m, Madonna 165m, and Elton John 161m).

Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd take the 2nd and 3rd place respectively for rock bands, at 138m and 114m.

The Rolling Stones came rolling in behind AC/DC and Queen, however they did edge ABBA.

ADG

topnotch, standup guy · 06-26-2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by escorpio

Where the fuck are the Allman Brothers?

In a police station somewhere ratting out their current drug dealer perhaps?
.

RandyRandy · 06-27-2014, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

Major influence on some of the great bands in history.

1. Could you name ANY "great" band that was influenced by the Spin Doctors.
2. I hired the Spin Doctors in 1988 (when they were an NYU-based band) to play a party I was co-promoting. Cost $500+ food
3. If you're gonna put the Spin Doctors, ya gotta put The Black Crowes in (They would make my top 5)
4. Rolling Stones, Beatles, Aerosmith

Mutt · 06-27-2014, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyRandy

1. Could you name ANY "great" band that was influenced by the Spin Doctors.

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bronco67 · 06-27-2014, 08:33 AM

I had to vote Sabbath. They're the grandfathers of metal. Even a band like Smashing Pumpkins wouldn't exist without them.

MarkDeus · 06-27-2014, 08:53 AM

I stopped at RUSH.

No point in reading the rest of the list.

escorpio · 06-27-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by topnotch, standup guy

In a police station somewhere ratting out their current drug dealer perhaps?
.

Not bad, but a better answer would be "dead and dying."

escorpio · 06-27-2014, 09:12 AM

Spin Doctors? If you're going to include 90s jam bands Phish or Blues Traveler would have been more appropriate.

Rochard · 06-27-2014, 09:15 AM

OH... I also have front row tickets to see Journey next month!

x-rate · 06-27-2014, 09:39 AM

I don't understand why Bon Jovi is not in the list....

bushwacker · 06-27-2014, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Hammer

Ozzy, Kiss, AC/DC, Hendrix etc.

Kiss? The poll isn't for most overated.

fitzmulti · 06-27-2014, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutt

The Doctors are a musicians' band, major influence on some of the great bands in history.

Also note the resemblance between the lead singer and Teencat.

Albeit I like the Spin Doctors, and marketed & promoted their first album like mad when it came out...really loved it, in fact!
I can't agree that they might be one of the best rock bands in "history".
First of all, not enough "historical time" has gone by, in the rock era, from the time they emerged...and certainly not "that many" bands that are, or have been, influenced to whatever degree, have become so popular that the Spin Doctors would truly outweigh other rock bands as a majorly influential band.

IE: Beatles, Stones, Sabbath, AC/DC, even KISS are more widely regarded as having influenced major bands, especially highly regarded rock bands of the 80's / early 90's, that are still very popular today. {Motley Crue, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, blah, blah, blah, I could go on and on, but you certainly should see my point}.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyRandy

1. Could you name ANY "great" band that was influenced by the Spin Doctors.

^^^^^^ This <<<

View Poll Results: Greatest Rock Band of All Time
The Beatles	16	27.59%
Rolling Stones	10	17.24%
Led Zeppelin	16	27.59%
Queen	5	8.62%
The Who	4	6.90%
Pink Floyd	5	8.62%
RUSH	3	5.17%
Van Halen	3	5.17%
U2	0	0%
Nirvana	4	6.90%
Pearl Jam	2	3.45%
Aerosmith	3	5.17%
Guns N' Roses	4	6.90%
Metallica	4	6.90%
Spin Doctors	1	1.72%
Black Sabbath	4	6.90%
Ramones	0	0%
Red Hot Chili Peppers	2	3.45%
The Doors	2	3.45%
Grateful Dead	3	5.17%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

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VikingMan Exploiting human weakness Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next to a salmon stream Posts: 6,510	The greatest pure rock album ever produced was Boston's first album. It still holds up today and even kids like it. But they were certainly not the greatest rock band. I would say that to be the greatest rock band you would have to have put out many great albums over a long period and be fairly consistent. I am not a Rolling Stones fan but they would be a contender for "best".

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 73,639	I went with the Beatles. While I don't really like them myself, you have to admit they more or less created modern rock and roll. They were the first, everyone else followed. Out of that list, my favorite would be Queen. Then U2. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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SmutHammer Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,139	Rolling Stones...lol Some old people in here. your missing a lot of the greats.

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LAJ Gingerific Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin Posts: 5,567	That is a very good list. And I agree... Led Zeppelin is the greatest rock n roll band ever, followed by the Beatles and the Stones. You gotta take into the equation all of the following factors... raw talent, innovation, sales, marketing, rock star power, antics, originality, length of original line up, longevity of music, loyalty, groupies, excess, deaths and copycats. Led Zeppelin kills it in each single category. And what's more, they didn't have a chance to fade away or become a parody of themselves. When Bonham died the broke up immediately. __________________ YNOT.com - The original industry resource email jay at ynot dot com or skype LAJConsulting

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SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	The Canuck in me was tempted to vote Rush. And of course the Beatles, Zep and the Stones are obvious frontrunners. But of all the groups - I own more Van Halen vinyls/cassettes/CDs - so they got my vote.

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Robbie Leaner, Meaner, Faster Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vegas Posts: 20,959	I figure that the Beatles kicked the most ass and moved music the most in the studio and in songwriting. But The Rolling Stones have to be the number one rock band in history. When I think of a band...I think of a group of guys who are greater than the sum of their parts. That's the Stones for sure. And their songwriting over the decades has withstood the test of time. And then there is that HUGE factor to being a REAL band: Playing live. I just saw The Rolling Stones at The MGM here in Vegas in May of 2013. I just looked at their schedule...they are STILL on that world tour! And they just played Germany on June 19th That's a band that has been together over 50 years and still kicking it. So if I put all the factors in: Songwriting, live performance, longevity, influence on music and fashion, etc., etc. the Stones get my vote. They are one of a kind. I'm not sure any rock band will ever be able to match what they've done in their career. And the funny thing is...if you went back to the 1960's you would have figured they would have been the first band to have all died and/or broke up. __________________ -Robbie ClaudiaMarie.Com

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The Porn Nerd Living The Dream Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Inside a Monitor Posts: 19,568	Well, the way I've always broken it down is like this: There's The Beatles and then there's 'everybody else'. And of 'everybody else' my favorite band is The Who. The Stones, while I love their 68-81 period (Mick Taylor replacing Brian jones, then Taylor being replaced by Ron Wood) my tastes run closer to Lou Reed, David Bowie, Bob Marley, CSNY, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Yes I am 'eclectic'. LOL PS: The Red Hot Chili Peppers do not belong on that list. And the Spin Doctors? LMAO at those stoned douschebags being included. With what, one hit? :D __________________ My Affiliate Programs: Porn Nerd Cash \| Porn Showcase \| Aggressive Gold Over 90 paysites to promote! Now on Teams: peabodymedia Last edited by The Porn Nerd; 06-26-2014 at 08:01 PM..

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MediaGuy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Montrealquebecanada Posts: 5,500	Well... I'm with Jack Black on Zeppelin. Their music doesn't date. Second would be the Stones, because their music mostly doesn't date either, no matter who the guitarist was, and "Sympathy For The Devil" is almost one of the most singular, powerful and "rock" songs ever. The Beatles can date, depending, though their influence kills the Stones and Zep because they go so far outside the blues "box". :D __________________ YOU Are Industry News! Press Releases: pr[at]payoutmag.com Facebook: Payout Magazine! Facebook: MIKEB! ICQ: 248843947 Skype: Mediaguy1

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marcop Content Producer Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,144	I'd argue the Beatles weren't a rock band--they started off as a pop band and went off and sort of created their own category. I'd vote The Who first, Stones second.

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AsianDivaGirlsWebDude Purveyor, Fine Asian Porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 38,323	In terms of album sales, the Beatles get the nod by a wide margin (259 million units). The next four album sellers are considered solo artists (Elvis 207m, Michael Jackson 172m, Madonna 165m, and Elton John 161m). Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd take the 2nd and 3rd place respectively for rock bands, at 138m and 114m. The Rolling Stones came rolling in behind AC/DC and Queen, however they did edge ABBA. ADG __________________ Asian Diva Girls - Exclusive Photos and Videos Asian Diva Girls Affiliate Program (50% ccBill Revshare)

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