I know this isn't worth bitching about, but I am anyway. And because I can't think of any other place to bitch about something like this because no one else gives a shit, I'll do it here.
Did anyone watch the VH1 Greatest Artists of all Time?
I get most of the choices and I know its all subjective and I realize that the "voters" tend to be younger artists etc...
But Led Zep before the Stones? I say this as a Zep fan, as someone who, when I was first learning the guitar, would get the biggest thrill as I figured out Over the Hills and Far Away or Going to California...
I say this with the utmost respect to Led Zeppelin.
But before the Stones in a list of the greatest artists of all time?
I would even question their place in the top 10 before The Who.
Am I just a crazy Stones fan who exxagerates their greatness or is this a legtimate gripe.
How can you compare the deversity of the Stones and their cultural impact with that of Led Zep.
Then again, how can you place Madonna before Aretha or Elton John before Johnny Cash or Queen before the Clash in terms of historical context?
I know Madonna is an icon and I think she's great, but her impact coincided with the 80s and that whole persona thing. I just don't listen to Aretha and think, 'She's good, but Madonna is better...'


Any gripes?

How can you say that Holden? The Stones encompassed not only blues, country, reggae, as did Zep, but R&B, funk, punk and its not just about longevity, but cultural impact. Zep was a hard rock act who happened to be versatile, but the Stones were a cultural phenomenon. I would have put the top three as Stones, Dylan and Beatles with the Beatles being number 1.
Oh well, I just noticed that Buddy Holly was'nt on the list, so it suddenly makes sense. We could all argue about these lists, but there are some truths. ELvis, Dylan etc....
And what about Journey in the top 90s?

texile, I keep my blood pressure low by not even looking at these various lists.  Has nothing to do with reality (mine at least) and serves only to upset.  Look away, dearie.  Look away.

gimmekeef wrote on Sep 13^th, 2010 at 3:17pm:



That's funny, but I love Downtown! I knew that song before I knew the Stones.

texile wrote on Sep 13^th, 2010 at 3:01pm:


Beatles before the Stones? You must be high?

" I think it has to do with historical perspective. I always have a problem with putting groups like the Velvet Underground and Nirvana or Radiohead so high on a list like this because those bands influenced a certain genre, tapped into a particular movement. Artists like the Who, Stones, Dylan, Beatles, Aretha, Stevie, Sly, Beach Boys changed music. there is a difference. "


A - FRIGGIN - MEN !!!!!!!!


The Who clocked in at Number # 13   -- Rubbish !!!!!!!

.... and Michael Jackson BEFORE the Stones ?   *** WTF ?! ***

Here is Joey' s ranking :

5. Bob Dylan
4. Elvis
3. The Who
1. Beatles  / Stones ( Tie )

'kins

I've got a Led Zepplin dvd- simply titled Led Zepplin DVD. Disc 2 from 72 and 73 is amazing. The sound is so much louder than other concerts I own.

Listen to Truth by the Jeff Beck Group and listen to the first Zeppelin album.  Then listen to THIS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTsvs-pAGDc

Then you'll really be disgusted.   

texile wrote on Sep 14^th, 2010 at 1:46pm:


I'll definitely agree with you about the Velvet Underground, but Radiohead? They had huge commercial success in the UK during the mid-1990's. They were indeed popular amongst the altenative crowd, but their singles sold very well and got plenty of airplay.

Ah, it's all right. Dint get worked up by any of this rubbish. Wacko Jacko is only that high up cause he's dead. And there was a releatively recent MTV show for best rock band ever which the Stones came first I with Zepplin second. The Stones, while well respected, must be one of the most underrated bands who are big stars! People analyse the Beatles and Zepplin but the Stones get overlooked. The only Stones songs you ever get on the radio are Satisfaction, Jumping Jack Flash and Start Me Up whereas you get a huge range of Beatles stuff!

The most ridiculous list I've ever seen was for top frontman in Q magazine.
3rd was Bono, ok fair enough
2nd was Freddie Mercury, yeah, that makes sense to me,
so number one must be. Surely it is? It has to be! Liam fucking Gallagher! Well....
And where was the true greatest? Oh yeah, Sir Michael Phillip Jagger languishes in 13th place behind Matt Bellamy, singer of a band who no one could name a song by, Chris Martin of Coldplay, it's hardly rock n roll and Robbie fucking Williams! Robbie Williams better than Mick? Sometimes you wonder whether they're just taking the piss for these shitty lists.

" Here is Uncleson's ranking :

5. Chuck Berry / Buddy Holly (tie)
4. Bob Dylan
3. The Who  
1. Beatles  / Stones ( Tie )  



Full Frontal Nuzzle coming your way Uncleson !


FULL FRONTAL !!!!!!!!!!

These lists are just matters of opinion, and it becomes a popularity contest.  Nothing to get upset about, we know the STONES rule so fvck eveybody elses lists, they mean shit!

Yes Stones fans are way ABOVE average!