unapalomablanca Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) I watched 'crossfire hurricane' the other night and found it o.k. I do like quite a few stones numbers but can never understand why they sell out so many stadiums at such huge ticket prices. Now on the other hand, when the beatles decided to be serious and got deep into their music i thought they were amazing, the depth between the two bands was in my opinion miles apart. For the record, i went to see the stones in 1990 at wembley on the 'steel wheels' tour and found it a bit 'tinny' . I obviously havent seen the beatles but i have seen mccartney a couple of times and he was very good. So an age old question, Who was the best? Edited April 7, 2013 by unapalomablanca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 The Stones for me. They weren't labelled 'the greatest rock 'n roll band in the world' for nothing. Having said that they haven't written anything decent IMO for 30 years! Would love to catch them at Glasto... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Big fan of the early Stones, never really saw the appeal of the Beatles. Still both beat most of the "popular music" about today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Simon and Garfunkel. Same period, better songs, better musicians. Taxi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 The Stones ought to have known when it was time to hang up their zimmer frames guitars. I don't think they are doing their memory any good by trying to keep going. They ain't fooling nobody. How Richards and Wood are still alive defies belief. Ronnie Wood came from round here although his brother Art was more visible, drinking in local pubs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 The Stones ought to have known when it was time to hang up their zimmer frames guitars. I don't think they are doing their memory any good by trying to keep going. They ain't fooling nobody. How Richards and Wood are still alive defies belief. Ronnie Wood came from round here although his brother Art was more visible, drinking in local pubs etc. + 1.....but I always prefered the Stones back in the 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Simon and Garfunkel. Same period, better songs, better musicians. Taxi! they were marvellous, paul simon is up there with the greatest ever, garfunkel sung like an angel. They were originally Tom and Jerry before they were famous. Love the boxer and scarborough fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Stones for me, still got a couple of their mono LPs I bought in the early 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Beatles for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Both groups are simply products of media hype.One of my uncles (rip Trevor) went to a Beatles concert in London when the group hit the big time,he said that they were so bad that hundreds of people were walking out (him included) and that the press were taking pictures of the "fans" leaving-next days headlines "Hundreds of fans waiting outside as concert sold out"-nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) I watched 'crossfire hurricane' the other night and found it o.k. I do like quite a few stones numbers but can never understand why they sell out so many stadiums at such huge ticket prices. Now on the other hand, when the beatles decided to be serious and got deep into their music i thought they were amazing, the depth between the two bands was in my opinion miles apart. For the record, i went to see the stones in 1990 at wembley on the 'steel wheels' tour and found it a bit 'tinny' . I obviously havent seen the beatles but i have seen mccartney a couple of times and he was very good. So an age old question, Who was the best? Have to say the Stones. That's not to say the Beatles weren't important but, lets face it, the Stones sell out stadia because they're, well, available! The Beatles were very 'cutting edge' and acomplished a massive amount, influencing lots of bands...but.... they were quite short lived in the end. The Stones are still around and are still crerating music and doing a very good job of it. Although I have to say that if aged rockers are your thing then AC/DC are doing a bloody good job! Best band on the face of the planet right now. J. Edited April 7, 2013 by JonathanL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Saw the Rolling stones at Knebworth festival in 1976.One of the best all round concerts i ever went to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 The correct answer is 'The Stones' You can close this thread pending an influx of posts from Liverpool scallys claiming ownership of the Beatles. If you're not quick enough closing this thread it will end up with something being stolen and 4 pages on Hillsborough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Stones. Not that I was around when either band was in its prime. If I hear Paul McCartney flogging Hey Jude with his worn out voice one more time I may cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I was around in the 60s and it was the Stones for me every time never could get in to the Beatles just a pop band as fare as I was concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 The correct answer is 'The Stones' You can close this thread pending an influx of posts from Liverpool scallys claiming ownership of the Beatles. If you're not quick enough closing this thread it will end up with something being stolen and 4 pages on Hillsborough And I really don't like the smailey face ********! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 stones by far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 The Stones have obviously lasted longer. The Beatles wrote the odd good tune - "the long and winding road" - rest were poor. McCartney is truly awful. The Stones passed their sell by date in the early 70s and nowadays are grotesque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Sounds pretty unanimous in favour of mick keith charlie and ronnie and ex members wyman and taylor, and not forgetting the late brian. I thought it would be much closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) anyone whos ever seen the stones live in the last 20 years will tell you they still great today. i saw them on the bridges of babylon tour i can guarantee you gordon mick jagger would leave you standing when it comes to fitness and his memories still good he dont forget words. the stone were are a real rock band. hope i look as cool as keith when im his age lol Edited April 8, 2013 by overandunder2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 The correct answer is 'The Stones' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Shaw Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Beatles for sure +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Stones for me. Although i have got 14 ltd edition unopened Beatles lps i will be selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Zeppelin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer020 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Neither - the correct choice is The Who or Lynyrd skynard.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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