Big 4 bands of classic rock?

Started by WildRanger, March 27, 2018, 03:46:55 PM

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WildRanger

In your opinions, who are those 4 bands?
These two things matter the most: POPULARITY + IMPACT.


The Walrus

Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin. Queen or Sabbath as the last one, probably Sabbath if you count them (instead of metal), otherwise Queen.

KevShmev

Beatles
Rolling Stones
The Who
Led Zeppelin

Podaar

Quote from: KevShmev on March 27, 2018, 03:55:18 PM
Beatles
Rolling Stones
The Who
Led Zeppelin

I think the thread should be locked now.

Snow Dog

So many could be listed here that four is difficult, and could change day to day. But for right now, I'd say The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Van Halen. Honorable mentions go to Pink Floyd, Queen, Black Sabbath, and AC DC.


jammindude

Quote from: Podaar on March 27, 2018, 03:57:08 PM
Quote from: KevShmev on March 27, 2018, 03:55:18 PM
Beatles
Rolling Stones
The Who
Led Zeppelin

I think the thread should be locked now.

I think you could make a pretty strong case for Pink Floyd replacing The Who on that list.     And I say that as someone who really thinks the Stones are grossly overrated and mostly irrelevant in the 21st Century.   

Cool Chris

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Quote from: jammindude on March 27, 2018, 04:26:35 PM
I think you could make a pretty strong case for Pink Floyd replacing The Who on that list.     And I say that as someone who really thinks the Stones are grossly overrated and mostly irrelevant in the 21st Century.   

I would waffle on that one too, and The Who and Floyd are two of my favorite bands.

I am not sure how the Stones are "irrelevant in the 21st Century" though. They will always be legends in the realm of classic rock, will always get a ton of radio airplay, and even on this forum people have included songs of theirs in the "Greatest Rock Song" discussion thread.
Maybe the grass is greener on the other side because you're not over there fucking it up.

jammindude

I guess I just hate those guys.    But I acknowledge they deserve be in the conversation more than The Who does.

King Postwhore

The Who should be there. Sorry jammin. 
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Cool Chris

Fair enough. The gap between The Stones and The Who is very small though. In my Top 4, they are on equal footing with the other two.
Maybe the grass is greener on the other side because you're not over there fucking it up.

Architeuthis

The Who should definitely be there..

jammindude

Quote from: kingshmegland on March 27, 2018, 04:43:59 PM
The Who should be there. Sorry jammin.

That would be fantastic if I thought it were true.   The Who is amazing.  The Stones don't deserve the wipe The Who's butt.  I was just trying to keep favoritism out of the conversation.   

KevShmev

I am not a huge Stones fan, but they are clearly one of the biggest bands ever and highly influential.

TAC

Quote from: Podaar on March 27, 2018, 03:57:08 PM
Quote from: KevShmev on March 27, 2018, 03:55:18 PM
Beatles
Rolling Stones
The Who
Led Zeppelin

I think the thread should be locked now.

Yup. Gee, that was fun! :lol
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DragonAttack

Quote from: TAC on March 27, 2018, 05:06:03 PM
Quote from: Podaar on March 27, 2018, 03:57:08 PM
Quote from: KevShmev on March 27, 2018, 03:55:18 PM
Beatles
Rolling Stones
The Who
Led Zeppelin

I think the thread should be locked now.

Yup. Gee, that was fun! :lol

Indeed.  Your next poll in a couple of hours should be 'who goes onto the second Mt. Rushmore?
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Cool Chris

Quote from: DragonAttack on March 27, 2018, 05:20:25 PM
Your next poll in a couple of hours should be 'who goes onto the second Mt. Rushmore?

Floyd
Queen
Skynyrd
AC/DC

Ok, that's a lot harder.

Or we could do Worst 4 popular Classic Rock bands

Aerosmith
Genesis
Steve Miller Band
Eric Clapton (solo)
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TAC

Quote from: wkiml on June 08, 2012, 09:06:35 AMwould have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Quote from: Buddyhunter1 on April 22, 2023, 05:54:45 PMTAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

Anguyen92

Why stop here?  Why not list the Big 4 bands of American Classic Rock?  Might be harder than one would think.

Architeuthis

Quote from: jammindude on March 27, 2018, 05:01:54 PM
Quote from: kingshmegland on March 27, 2018, 04:43:59 PM
The Who should be there. Sorry jammin.

That would be fantastic if I thought it were true.   The Who is amazing.  The Stones don't deserve the wipe The Who's butt.  I was just trying to keep favoritism out of the conversation.
:rollin

TAC

Quote from: Anguyen92 on March 27, 2018, 06:24:20 PM
Why stop here?  Why not list the Big 4 bands of American Classic Rock?  Might be harder than one would think.

Aerosmith
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Alice Cooper
Bob Seger
Quote from: wkiml on June 08, 2012, 09:06:35 AMwould have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Quote from: Buddyhunter1 on April 22, 2023, 05:54:45 PMTAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

Architeuthis

Quote from: Anguyen92 on March 27, 2018, 06:24:20 PM
Why stop here?  Why not list the Big 4 bands of American Classic Rock?  Might be harder than one would think.
Boston,  Aerosmith,  Tom Petty,  Lynyrd Skynyrd..

KevShmev

Quote from: Anguyen92 on March 27, 2018, 06:24:20 PM
Why stop here?  Why not list the Big 4 bands of American Classic Rock?  Might be harder than one would think.

That is easy:

America
The Doobie Brothers
Seals and Crofts
Christopher Cross



Architeuthis

Also for American bands, Heart, Journey, REO Speedwayon, and Styx deserve honerable mentions..

KevShmev

We can't leave out Rush. Canada is from North America, after all.

King Postwhore

Don't listen to Kev. He's been listening to Yacht Rock lately.  Lol
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jingle.boy

Quote from: jammindude on March 27, 2018, 04:26:35 PM
Quote from: Podaar on March 27, 2018, 03:57:08 PM
Quote from: KevShmev on March 27, 2018, 03:55:18 PM
Beatles
Rolling Stones
The Who
Led Zeppelin

I think the thread should be locked now.

I think you could make a pretty strong case for Pink Floyd replacing The Who on that list.     And I say that as someone who really thinks the Stones are grossly overrated and mostly irrelevant in the 21st Century.

I always considered Pink Floyd to be #5.  If you removed their junk, they might have a right to be in the conversation, but they've got too much stuff that was just WAY too experimental and psychedelic to be considered 'rock' at the time, or 'classic rock' now.

The 'next' big four is an interesting proposition.
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max_security

Quote from: KevShmev on March 27, 2018, 03:55:18 PM
Beatles
Rolling Stones
The Who
Led Zeppelin

That is the list no question. The order is subjective below the Beatles depending on the year or topic.

CrimsonSunrise

Back in the 70's, and early 80's the list would be....

Led Zeppelin
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
The Who

NOW....  after the test of time....

Led Zeppelin
The Beatlers
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd

max_security

Quote from: jingle.boy on March 27, 2018, 06:53:52 PM
Quote from: jammindude on March 27, 2018, 04:26:35 PM
Quote from: Podaar on March 27, 2018, 03:57:08 PM
Quote from: KevShmev on March 27, 2018, 03:55:18 PM
Beatles
Rolling Stones
The Who
Led Zeppelin

I think the thread should be locked now.

I think you could make a pretty strong case for Pink Floyd replacing The Who on that list.     And I say that as someone who really thinks the Stones are grossly overrated and mostly irrelevant in the 21st Century.

I always considered Pink Floyd to be #5.  If you removed their junk, they might have a right to be in the conversation, but they've got too much stuff that was just WAY too experimental and psychedelic to be considered 'rock' at the time, or 'classic rock' now.

The 'next' big four is an interesting proposition.

Yeah , the next four would be tough.

KevShmev

I think the next 4 would be:

Pink Floyd
Jimi Hendrix Experience (many forget he was not a solo artist when he was alive)
Eagles
Queen

Cool Chris

Jimi Hendrix didn't release enough material, despite having an unquestionable impact and influence. He is the James Dean of music, where the brevity of his career helped create his legacy. I am also not a fan at all, but I am trying to keep that out of my argument.

Yacht Rock got a chuckle out of me.
Maybe the grass is greener on the other side because you're not over there fucking it up.

jammindude

The Eagles are the only classic rock band I hate more than the Stones.  Please don't make me include them. 

It's been a long day and I ****in hate the Eagles, man!!!

The Walrus

Man, I just do not get the love for The Who. Or The Eagles, but especially The Who.

Architeuthis

The Who rocks!  I used to think the same way, but I really started paying attention to the details in their music. After seeing them live in 2016, I became a believer.
I'm actually surprised that BOSTON doesn't get more love here on DT forums...