McSeven Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 Howard Stern thinks that Led Zeppelin/The Beatles and The Rolling Stones are the top 3 of all time. I sort of agree. For me. If I had to use the classic rock era. AC/DC/Led Zeppelin/The Stones are the three that I always hear bands do in my city or cover. Who would you put with Zep if you had to choose 2 others to go with Zep. Quote
chillumpuffer Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 Deep Purple would be right up there Quote
Electrophile Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 This is so subjective, part of it is worth talking about, and part of it isn't. If I had to go with my Top 3, based solely on what I own and listen to most regularly, it would be Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles, but I know people who'd argue that The Beatles weren't strictly a rock band, but the latter third of their career was more rock-ish than pop. Quote
custard pie man Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 there is no "right" answer here, whatever floats your boat, I can see Stern said that based on how these groups perhaps changed music, opened doors for others, singles to albums, had hand in how fm radio changed etc... besides Zepp liked Credence, eagles, early Queen, purple, bad co. what number am I at ? Quote
paul carruthers Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 Rush and STP (Scott Weiland era only).... Quote
1975NQ Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 Great question. If we're talking greatest in terms of influencing music and people in general, I'd go with Beatles and maybe Bowie. Bowie was so damn iconic (this word is hella over-used but for him it actually applies). He was brilliant and basically untouchable from 1970-1983 imho. He influenced so many people and was just an artist in every sense of the word. If we're talking greatest subjectively - purely opinion and personal preference - I'd go with Captain Beefheart and The Fall. Both those bands were proudly (and in the Fall's case purposefully) under the radar but were light years ahead of their time and influenced countless bands over the decades (more punk bands than I can mention, bigger names include Jane's Addiction, Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Tom Waits) that has in turn been filtered down over the years to what passes for pop/rock today in 2022. Quote
Stryder1978 Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 ..can't narrow it down to three....Top FOUR are: Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen and Deep Purple..... Quote
BobDobbs Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, 1975NQ said: Great question. If we're talking greatest in terms of influencing music and people in general, I'd go with Beatles and maybe Bowie. Bowie was so damn iconic (this word is hella over-used but for him it actually applies). He was brilliant and basically untouchable from 1970-1983 imho. He influenced so many people and was just an artist in every sense of the word. If we're talking greatest subjectively - purely opinion and personal preference - I'd go with Captain Beefheart and The Fall. Both those bands were proudly (and in the Fall's case purposefully) under the radar but were light years ahead of their time and influenced countless bands over the decades (more punk bands than I can mention, bigger names include Jane's Addiction, Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Tom Waits) that has in turn been filtered down over the years to what passes for pop/rock today in 2022. Top three is a tough one, top five is tough as well. Regarding influence you have to toss Roxy Music, Kraftwerk, and possibly the Spark Bros. into the mix. Then there is Judas Priest which IMO, was the template for all the 80's metal scene along with Scorpions. But for sheer overall influence, changing the game, and success I have to go with, in this order, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Zeppelin. Edited February 9, 2022 by BobDobbs Quote
JTM Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 Three, that's tough, so other than ykw.... The Who The Rolling Stones Pink Floyd Quote
1975NQ Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, BobDobbs said: Top three is a tough one, top five is tough as well. Regarding influence you have to toss Roxy Music, Kraftwerk, and possibly the Spark Bros. into the mix. Then there is Judas Priest which IMO, was the template for all the 80's metal scene along with Scorpions. But for sheer overall influence, changing the game, and success I have to go with, in this order, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Zeppelin. The first 4 Roxy albums are so dope, right down to the album covers ... Quote
Stormwatcher Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 The Beatles Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd Quote
reids Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) Led Zeppelin Led Zep Zeppelin R😎🎸👍🎶 Edited February 11, 2022 by reids Quote
hummingbird69 Posted February 15, 2022 Posted February 15, 2022 My TOP OF THE TOP 3, Led Zeppelin, King Crimson, Pink Floyd These 3 bands have been the biggest musical influences of my life along with RUSH, SABBATH, TRIUMPH, coming in right behind them. Quote
ZeppetitusZ Posted February 18, 2022 Posted February 18, 2022 #1 - Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd (tied) #2 - The Who and Queen (tied) #3 - Rush and the Stones (tied) (See? I cheated. ;o) Quote
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 16, 2022 Posted March 16, 2022 So easy Led Zeppelin (by far) The Who Pink Floyd honorable mention to Deep Purple Quote
Xolo1974 Posted March 29, 2022 Posted March 29, 2022 Try as I might, I have just never been able to get into The Who Quote
Plant77 Posted April 2, 2022 Posted April 2, 2022 On 3/28/2022 at 8:26 PM, Xolo1974 said: Try as I might, I have just never been able to get into The Who Try as I might I can’t stand Deep Purple. Of any era. Obviously a few talented musicians in the band. Not arguing that. But they have always seemed like a cover band playing cover music to me. Other than a handful of songs “ The Who “ do not do it for me either. Best 3 bands Led Zeppelin, Stones, Prince, and if I’m going to put one band from my generation it is STP and tied with Layne Alice N Chains. And Janes Addiction. They were brilliant. So a few more than 3. Quote
z1inspector Posted April 2, 2022 Posted April 2, 2022 QUOTE ROBERT PLANT (circa mid 70’s): ”Were just miles ahead of whoever's # 2” Ah i love when theirs an opening for me to post the above quote by Robert Plant. What a amazingly funny response or just banter to throw out their without much thought sitting on TOP OF THE WORLD! TRUE ,to the point without skipping a beat or even remembering he said it & likely already moved on to next conversation leaving me rolling on the floor as a teenager in the magazine isle in the early 80’s when i read it! Made me just LOVE 💕 the Band & him even more! Led Zeppelin has always been one of my most favorite things in my life! more than just their music , it’s their everything , their atmosphere , interviews , actions, quotes , cockiness , JPJ the understated secret weapon ALL OF IT such greatX’s ! how could anyone just not be thankful we are around this close in time to even experience the after glow of what we (i) missed or caught the tail end of! idk whos fighting for spot number 3& 4 but Zeps got #1 AND #2 totally coverd! Take that to the BANK! Quote
z1inspector Posted April 2, 2022 Posted April 2, 2022 15 hours ago, Plant77 said: Try as I might I can’t stand Deep Purple. Of any era. Obviously a few talented musicians in the band. Not arguing that. But they have always seemed like a cover band playing cover music to me. Other than a handful of songs “ The Who “ do not do it for me either. Best 3 bands Led Zeppelin, Stones, Prince, and if I’m going to put one band from my generation it is STP and tied with Layne Alice N Chains. And Janes Addiction. They were brilliant. So a few more than 3. I’ll say this re’ your comment PRINCE / good input , very nice u put him on this list, he certainly belongs on many lists ! Deep Purple/ Perfect Strangers LP sure showed everyone they were a FORSE not to be underestimated! STP/ were a fabrication by the industry & feed songs to capitalize on the music scene. Is how i understand it! Like a nickleback , songs written & promoted forced in high rotation , that being said there were 2-3 songs that were sO undeniably Power-full & untouchable! By the time the hitmaker teams focused on a nickeleback they really had it down & pumped out hit after hit ! When big $ is behind something u never know who really writes the songs! fun songs though! Quote
Plant77 Posted April 2, 2022 Posted April 2, 2022 44 minutes ago, z1inspector said: I’ll say this re’ your comment PRINCE / good input , very nice u put him on this list, he certainly belongs on many lists ! Deep Purple/ Perfect Strangers LP sure showed everyone they were a FORSE not to be underestimated! STP/ were a fabrication by the industry & feed songs to capitalize on the music scene. Is how i understand it! Like a nickleback , songs written & promoted forced in high rotation , that being said there were 2-3 songs that were sO undeniably Power-full & untouchable! By the time the hitmaker teams focused on a nickeleback they really had it down & pumped out hit after hit ! When big $ is behind something u never know who really writes the songs! fun songs though! What’s going on Inspector. We will have to respectfully disagree with each other. There was a lot of hate for that band when they came out, and it was generated by some of the bands at that time. There is an excellent article done in 2017 by Dave Everley in Classic Rock. The band that they could be compared to would be Led Zeppelin. They like Zeppelin didn’t have to slog through years of indie labels and their album core sold 8 million records. They wrote very good songs, lifted from the groups they listened to some. Many riffs are watered down Zeppelin riffs. But to compare them to Nickleback is in my opinion way off. Listen to Scotts lyrics. That man is one of the greatest lyricists of his generation. I know that Eddie Vedder talked shit when they came out, and I believe a few others, but that was my era, I was fortunate enough to have seen them open for Robert Plant and Lenny Kravitz, and then several other shows, I was fortunate enough to see Alice N Chains, and I also say Pearl Jam several times. Vocally Eddie couldn’t compare or compete with either Layne, or Scott. He sounded like sheep boy fro SNL. Again that’s just my opinion. Prince I was also fortunate enough to see several times. One of the greatest guitarists ever. He could do it all, just one of the best entertainers of all time who had many different styles. Growing up in the 80’s and becoming a supposes adult in the early 1990’s I do think we had some of the best of both worlds. Late 1980’s early 1990’s music was really good, got away from that new wave, and the hair metal. With that some really good bands came out, and we were lucky enough to still have the music that our parents grew up on. Seeing the Stones in 1994, Neil Young on several occasions, Page and Plant, Plant solo, Lynyrd, Bad Company, Santana, Van Halen, damn what an amazing time. That is why I personally feel it was as good a time as any. We had the groups of the 60’s and 70’s that were slightly younger than I am now out there killing it, plus the countless bands that were amazing for any generation all doing their thing. Plus being a huge Hip Hop fan we had all of that as well. Cheers Z1. Quote
z1inspector Posted April 3, 2022 Posted April 3, 2022 Ok ok , i give STP another chance , i tell u what , sex type thing & Vaseline are sO powerful & ? One other i forgot were unbelievably AWSOME SONGS !!! birthday death bed yea! If thats what its officially called , sO great ! Still i have doubts of the true creators , but those songs are actually sO amazing to me i think back off on shittin on them sO much! Lol ill AIM ALL MY TURDS towards nickleback them , & blame u 😜 Yea MASS respect to PRINCE! I heard Plant even say some things in high regards of Prince! 😳! yea i agree with the era of music your referring to but i add alota big hair (need a new term , big hair is too disrespectful) bands , most of those bands & ANY music in any era that has such POWER ! & big hair had more than most eras ! gosh not gonna try naming some ok i will real quick & only 1 quick song next to name Dio last in line Kiss All hells breaking loose skid row monkey business twisted sister the price ratt lack of comunication living color cult of personality def leopard , Tesla sO many more anyway sorry i prob went off track ! ⭕️hey plant77 heres one u should go search & play from back then , I THINK EVERYONE FORGOT THESE GUYS Although its nothing like your era but well maybe ..... ? Idk ? slipped under the radar , let me know how hard it rocked you! BAND :Shooting Star SONG: Last Chance i call them the most tragically overlooked band in rock n roll i promise it will become one of the best songs you NEVER HEARD LMK Stay kewl ! Quote
waltcamp45 Posted April 3, 2022 Posted April 3, 2022 Beatles for sure ... and I'd be torn between Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones. An equally interesting question - why are so many of rock's greatest bands British? American bands come up wanting when matched up against The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Who. Sure, there's The Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, and The Eagles ... but for me it's no contest. Must have been amazing to be on the British music scene in the 60s. Quote
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