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  1. 09-13-2010, 3:45 AM #1
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    Greatest Rock music artists

    Had a post party discussion about the greatest Rock music artists of all time this weekend, we "argued" about our top 5, these were mine, what are yours?

    No particular order:
    Jimi Hendrix
    The Who
    The Rolling Stones
    Led Zeppelin
    Bob Dylan


    Nope, The Beatles don't rate top 5 for me, I am certainly in the minority but IMNSHO they couldn't carry the Stone's and certainly not The Who's jock strap...


    Some of the "newer" groups that deserve notice on a "newcomer" list would be:

    U2
    Smashing Pumpkins
    Velvet Revolver
    Nirvana

    Although I don't like to listen to his music Marshall Mathers III AKA Eminem is possibly the greatest lyricict/poet of this generation much like Bob Dylan was for the 60s.
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    I find these things difficult. My personal preference may be vastly different than a list that would be "most influential" or "greatest technical acuity".

    my initial gambit would be (no order)

    Rolling Stones
    The Who
    The Clash
    The Cure
    Smashing Pumpkins

    Apparently our definitions of newcomers aren't the same.

    I would offer either Elvis Costello or Tom Waits as an alternate for the Lyricist.
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    Stones
    Hendrix
    Clapton
    Led Zep'
    Van Halen
    U2
    The Who
    Metallica

    I don't consider Dylan in the Rock category, but he's absolutely one of the most influential artists of the 60's.

    As my friend/supervisor Steve says;

    "You're the only white guy I ever met that hates the Beatles". (Sorry folks, I've never liked 'em)
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    OK, I tried to resist the temptation to jump in this but, here goes. I like(a lot) everyone that both Van and Shawn mentioned. BUT, The Beatles will be recognized for their music to a greater degree for a longer time than the others (IMHO). They were not just a one dimensional rock and roll band. They created the most diverse, unique music and lyrics and that will put them at the top.
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  6. 09-13-2010, 8:02 AM #5
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    No particular order:

    Rod Argent
    Tim Buckley
    Paul Kantner
    Steve Winwood
    REM
    Dylan
    The Band
    Wishbone Ash
    Jorma Kaukonen
    Roger McGuinn
    Johnny Winter
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    I'd put Peter Frampton right up there, also Carlos Santana.



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    For me it is hard to pair down to just 5. It all really depends for me. Having been a high volume concert attendee over the years I look at the quality of the live shows compared to recorded material. Of course I have not seen all the bands on my list but I have seen most of them. I also look at uniqueness of their music at their particular time. or overcoming disastrous events and still coming out of it. These all play into my list decision. Also if I think they were superior musicians or I just really like them. Here they are no particular order of my top 11

    David Bowie
    Led Zeppelin
    R.E.M.
    AC/DC
    The Cure
    Buddy Holly
    Stevie Ray Vaughan
    Dire Straits
    The Clash
    Nirvana
    The Rolling Stones

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    This is like arguing over whether ice cream or cake is the best desert. The deeper this thread gets, the more diverse the 'correct' answer becomes.

    But.... If I had to pick ONE....

    Stones for raw talent.
    Beatles for broadest appeal.
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    1)Judas Priest
    2)Judas Priest
    3)Judas Priest
    4)Judas Priest
    5)Judas Priest

    What s scam they came in at #78.

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    My top 5 would be:

    1 The Rolling Stones
    2 The Beatles
    3 Led Zeppelin
    4 Dire Straights
    5 Elton John
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  12. 09-13-2010, 12:06 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitchell Andrus View Post
    Stones for raw talent.
    Beatles for broadest appeal.
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    In the special metal edition that should be mentioned as part of this, I'd say megadeth for the true metal fans, and metallica for the masses.
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    1. Little Feat [original band, with Lowell George]
    2. The Boss
    3. Jethro Tull
    4. Who/Stones tied.
    6. John Mayall, in all his versions, with all those great guitarists
    7. Fleetwood Mac - the early stuff [the good stuff], pre-Buckingham/Nicks.

    Honorable mention for Lou Reed [THE iconic song -live "Intro/Sweet Jane" on Rock and Roll Animal]
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    It's hard to pick just five but in no particular order:
    The Who
    Yes
    Genesis- From the early days up to and including "And Then There Were Three"
    Fleetwood Mac
    Neil Young -solo and with CSNY

    Runner up- Springsteen
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