Thread: Best Band Ever

Hate to be divisive on this issue, but clearly the #1 band of all time is U2. These are the facts, and they are undisputed.

Well I was visited by a "spirit" that told me otherwise...

Going to throw my weight behind U2 as well. Probably not the greatest musicians in the world ever but their sheer longevity and quality of song-writing over the years wins it for me.

To be honest, I'm more of a Radiohead fan but I don't think have had the shelf-life to be declared the best band ever (just yet). Think the Smiths, the Clash ad the Jam were excellent but not quite in the same league.

I sure there is an argument for the Beatles, given their massive influence on music, but I simply don't like them (for a host of reasons).

I think Zeppelin's variety in music styles and their mystical and deep lyrics not to mention the sheer awesomeness of Bonham's Drums and Jones' Bass (Both the best ever at their position) win's it for Zeppelin.

I'm with my buddy Ben on this one. LZ is clearly #1. I would probably put Pink Floyd in at #2.

U2 is good, but as someone pointed out, the musical talent is not on the same level. I heard somewhere that when they first started out, they couldn't do covers of songs b/c they weren't good enough on their instruments! They had to write their own music as a consequence.

Besides, it was the influence of bands like U2 (along with REM) that gave rise to that awful period for music affectionately known as "grunge rock"...

slightly but Turretin flows well with Pink Floyd I have found. While Led Zeppelin goes best with Samuel Rutherford and/or John Owen. Charlie Daniels and John Murray seem to click as well.

Led Zeppelin is the epitome of all that was good from the beginning of "rock" music. Every member of the band is elite in their respective roles:

Plant's vocal abilities are amazing. It is reported that Sandy Denny lost her voice trying to keep up with plant while recording "The Battle of Evermore" on LZ IV. He was the pioneer of the "whisper to wail" in rock.

Jimmy Page is well Jimmy Page - inventive and talented.

John Paul Jones could do anything with the bass , yet he never over did it and laid down the perfect line to accompaniment Page and Bonham. "Ramble On" from LZ II is my favorite JPJ bass line. He could also rock out with the organ.

Bonzo is among the best all time with the likes of Keith Moon and Neil Peart.

My favorite song from my favorite album:

I cast my vote in with LZ being all time #1 band for all the reasons already mentioned.

Here's my favorite song:

As far as LZ favorites go, I'd have to second "When the Levee Breaks" along with a couple of others:

Kashmir
The Ocean
Heartbreaker/Living Loving Maid

I don't know how to embed YouTube videos or I would post those as well.

Originally Posted by Marrow Man

As far as LZ favorites go, I'd have to second "When the Levee Breaks" along with a couple of others:

Kashmir
The Ocean
Heartbreaker/Living Loving Maid

I don't know how to embed YouTube videos or I would post those as well.

All you need to do is type the name of the song and hyperlink it.

Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian

Originally Posted by Marrow Man

As far as LZ favorites go, I'd have to second "When the Levee Breaks" along with a couple of others:

Kashmir
The Ocean
Heartbreaker/Living Loving Maid

I don't know how to embed YouTube videos or I would post those as well.

All you need to do is type the name of the song and hyperlink it.

Embedding Youtube, Google, iFilim or other Videos in Posts

Led Zep, and U2? thay were ok. I am a Prog rock kinda guy so my fave's would be, Camel, King Crimson, Genesis (w/Gabriel) Yes, ELP, Pink Floyd.

Cream and The Who would be high on the list as well as ZZ Top, Skynard, Floyd, Hendricks, The Guess Who, Van Halen, Eagles, Bad Co., ... the list is long. But I have to say LZ is at the top of my list for all time #1 band.

Originally Posted by Bygracealone

Cream and The Who would be high on the list as well as ZZ Top, Skynard, Floyd, Hendricks, Van Halen, Eagles, Bad Co., ... the list is long. But I have to say LZ is at the top of my list for all time #1 band.

Steve -- We need to do some jammin' together!

Absolutely Andrew, anytime bro. "Turn it up..." and pass me a brew

Originally Posted by Bygracealone

Absolutely Andrew, anytime bro. "Turn it up..." and pass me a brew

"Big wheels keep on turnin'..."

Let's try this.









Cool! Thanks all!

"Big wheels keep on turnin'..."

Ah, yes, CCR would have to make my Top 5.

Originally Posted by Marrow Man

"Big wheels keep on turnin'..."

Ah, yes, CCR would have to make my Top 5.

I was thinking "Sweet Home Alabama" but "Proud Mary" works too.

Originally Posted by VirginiaHuguenot

Originally Posted by Bygracealone

Absolutely Andrew, anytime bro. "Turn it up..." and pass me a brew

"Big wheels keep on turnin'..."

"carry me home to see my kin..."

Ah, I see now. Funny how the ol' brain fills in different words...

......and I hope Neil Young will remember...

Ok, gentlemen! Time to rock on!

But speaking of "Sweet Home Alabama", I almost candidated for the pastorate at a church in Muscle Shoals once. I had already been offered a call elsewhere, though.

"Now muscle shoals has got the swampers, and they've been known to pick a song or two..."

...a Southern man don't need him around anyhow...

Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian

......and I hope Neil Young will remember...

A southern man don't need him around anyhow.

I'd have to cast my vote for "the best band you never heard of"... the 77s!

Ok moderators may need to be called in here people. Remember this thread is dedicated to the BEST BAND ever? Hello, lets stay on topic:

Originally Posted by Gage Browning

Hate to be divisive on this issue, but clearly the #1 band of all time is U2. These are the facts, and they are undisputed.

LZ vs. U2? LZ wins hands down. U2 only plays 3 chords and it is the same sound over and over. It's annoying quite frankly.

Originally Posted by Romans922

LZ vs. U2? LZ wins hands down. U2 only plays 3 chords and it is the same sound over and over. It's annoying quite frankly.

You, can't you see he's fooled you all.
Yes, he's here again, can't you see he's fooled you all.
Share his peace,
Sign the lease.
He's a supersonic scientist,
He's the guaranteed eternal sanctuary man.
Look, look into my mouth he cries,
And all the children lost down many paths,
I bet my life you'll walk inside
Hand in hand,
gland in gland
With a spoonful of miracle,
He's the guaranteed eternal sanctuary man.
We will rock you, rock you little snake,
We will keep you snug and warm.
With the guards of Magog, swarming around,
The Pied Piper takes his children underground.
Dragons coming out of the sea,
Shimmering silver head of wisdom looking at me.
He brings down the fire from the skies,
You can tell he's doing well by the look in human eyes.
Better not compromise.
It won't be easy.

666 is no longer alone,
He's getting out the marrow in your back bone,
And the seven trumpets blowing sweet rock and roll,
Gonna blow right down inside your soul.
Pythagoras with the looking glass reflects the full moon,
In blood, he's writing the lyrics of a brand new tune.

And it's hey babe, with your guardian eyes so blue,
Hey my baby, don't you know our love is true,
I've been so far from here,
Far from your loving arms,
Now I'm back again, and babe it's gonna work out fine.

Can't you feel our souls ignite
Shedding ever changing colours,
in the darkness of the fading night,
Like the river joins the ocean,
as the germ in a seed grows
We have finally been freed to get back home.

There's an angel standing in the sun,
and he's crying with a loud voice,
"This is the supper of the mighty one",
Lord of Lords,
King of Kings,
Has returned to lead his children home,

Originally Posted by Romans922

LZ vs. U2? LZ wins hands down. U2 only plays 3 chords and it is the same sound over and over. It's annoying quite frankly.

I agree.

I like U2 and do think there is something to be said for quality in simplicity, but they are not even in the same league as Zeppelin. When I played Bass, U2 songs were the most boring and simple songs to play. Now JPJ's bass lines? They took time and practice and yet again he did not dominate (no Les Claypool stuff) but complimented Page and Bonham quite perfectly.

Originally Posted by ChristopherPaul

Ok moderators may need to be called in here people. Remember this thread is dedicated to the BEST BAND ever? Hello, lets stay on topic:

I wasn't

Did you notice that the first video I posted from The 77's was a cover of Led Zeppelin's cover of Blind Willie Johnson's Nobody's Fault But Mine?

Oh man, I just started listening to Led Zeppelin because their complete set of songs was $9.99 for unprotected mp3s one day on Rhapsody (now it is back to $59.99) and I thought I might as well check them out. I still haven't gotten through all 165 tracks, but I gotta say: they are shockingly good.