Charles J. White Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Listen the Stones were a good band, better then average with some interesting ideas and directions - but let's be honest, Zeppelin were like grown men competing against young children in a game of pond hockey. There is simply no comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstel Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Listen the Stones were a good band, better then average with some interesting ideas and directions - but let's be honest, Zeppelin were like grown men competing against young children in a game of pond hockey. There is simply no comparison. AGREED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom kid Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Why even bother trying to compare the two? They're completely different bands with different sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstel Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Why even bother trying to compare the two? They're completely different bands with different sounds. People that compare are the ones that don't believe the BS that FM radio, Rolling Stone Magazine, etc., feed the public into believing the Rolling Stones are this great band that are above all others. The fact is, Rolling Stones haven't made a truly great album since the release of Sticky Fingers (71'). I like Exile On Main St., but it isn't as good as the acclaim it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom kid Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 People that compare are the ones that don't believe the BS that FM radio, Rolling Stone Magazine, etc., feed the public into believing the Rolling Stones are this great band that are above all others. The fact is, Rolling Stones haven't made a truly great album since the release of Sticky Fingers (71'). I like Exile On Main St., but it isn't as good as the acclaim it gets. It isn't a fact, it's your opinion. People should just accept the two bands for what they are instead of trying to say which one is supposedly better. The great thing about music is that its subjective. As for Exile On Main St, it's up there with my favourite albums ever. Also, please don't lump me in with the people that 'believe the BS that FM radio, Rolling Stone Magazine feed the public'. I make up my own mind about which bands and artists I consider to be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstel Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 It isn't a fact, it's your opinion. People should just accept the two bands for what they are instead of trying to say which one is supposedly better. The great thing about music is that its subjective. As for Exile On Main St, it's up there with my favourite albums ever. Well, the one thing that isn't subjective is the musicianship. Led Zeppelin had/has the better players. Bonham is better than Watts, just like Michael Jordoan is better than Scootie Pippen. Talent can be seen, it isn't subjective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scythe Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 One of my friends said that its easier for The Stones to go out with thier music and tour at thier age, because their music is not as heavy as Zep. The Stone and Zep both used blues as a strtign point for thier music. In your oppinion. If Zep was playing right now. Why would it be difficult for them rock out in concert as compared to the Stones? Any insight into what my friend said about Zep music is to heavy for Zep to play on a weekly basis, or How easy is it for the Stones to pull off thier songs nightly on a Rock circut? It'd be harder for Zep to tour at their age because they had integrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Knebs Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 It'd be harder for Zep to tour at their age because they had integrity. this is a worthwhile thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imPLANTed Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 All I know is It's Only Rock 'n' Roll But I Like It! Come on now, you know you all think that's funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPFAN17 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 There is no comparision between the Stones and Led Zeppelin and if Zeppelin wanted to they would be filling stadiums across the country, I do like the Stones but they are no match for led Zeppelin.thats a good point Led Zeppelin does improvise and the Stones would play 5 songs to a 15 minute Kashmir or Whole Lotta Love etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I love the Stones but still think Zep is way better. What I find amusing is how die-hard Stones fans seem to look down on Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewieCox Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 It'd be harder for Zep to tour at their age because they had integrity. Page, JPJ, and Jason Bonham were willing to tour. Does that mean they have no integrity or really enjoy playing the songs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scythe Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 No, my good people, you've misunderstood me, haha. Zeppelin has more integrity than the Stones, so therefore, it'd be harder for Zeppelin to go out and tour because they would work really hard to deliver a mind-blowing performance, instead of a half-assed one, like the 2012 version of the Stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSeven Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 I guess what I have been trying to convey is that musically Led Zep's music is harder to play and that the Stones's music is much more easier. Then again. Songs like Gimmie Shelter/2000 light years, seem complex to me. I love both bands. I love the Stones although Zep are my babies. The thing I like about Zep is that thier riffs are more twisty than The Stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksgemini Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I am not so sure Jimmy's heart is into touring again like it was 5 years ago...also LZ plays with an intensity I have never seen in the Stones. Now they are 65-70ish and Robert's voice is better suited to his recent projects...He was great at the 07 show and still is but I dont think he wants to shred his vocal chords nightly...I feel like a black sheep on here listening to Americana and Zep....I listened to Alison Krauss years b4 Raising Sand so I am used to both sounds really and if one looks deep on LZ's albums there are some great acoustic rootsy songs. I am not fit to comment on the Stones I just never cared for them beyong a few singles and would rather have seen Fairport Convention in their prime any day over the RS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslgarlic Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uz0kzPTjeA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottedplant Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Totally agree, DewieCox. Myself, I find it foolish for 70+ men to go dancing around a stage. The 02 was tasteful and powerful. The Zep let it go when they should have. Who is the best? As far as musical brilliance - the Zep, hands down. Catchy little tunes, probably the Stones. I like some of the Stone's music but it sure doesn't get into my heart and head the way LZ does. Keith Richards - good; JP - brilliant. Vocals - Mick was never know for his stellar vocals - Plant - a born rock singer. Bonzo - who was better in any band, really? JPJ - his brilliance speaks for itself. I always thought that LZ went way beyond rock/rock and roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Different bands, different music. The Rolling Stones were a band who wrote simple music save for an exciting period in the very late 60's and early 70's where they wrote a handful of gems. The Stones were never very good live, and let's be honest, the vibe from the crowd sucks when the singer and the guitar players loath each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson420 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 led zeppelin concerts went on for hours compared to the stones hour maybe hour and a half shows. the stones have been playing together forever. Zep hasn't played together since 1980. except for the 02 show which was one show 5 years ago. it takes a lot of work to get a band to be in sync with each other after not playing for so long it would take months for them to get it together. Zep had an energy that no one else had or has. that was part of the show with page and plant dancing around the stage. how long do you think a 69 year old could keep that up? then what the next show jimmy is sitting down? it just wouldn't be the same. and that's what I think makes Zep music harder to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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McSeven Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Why do people think that as we age, we want to take it easy. Look at the guys in Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. These guys are in their 50/60'S and they have more energy than most. If anything Zep to me are much more subdued than the Stones. The Stones are the ones that jump around. Page and Plant move around a bit but not jumping around all the time. I am 41 and I can tell you I am more active than I was when I was 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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