| Poll |
| Greatest British Rock Band |
| Queen |
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36% |
[ 35 ] |
| Zepplin |
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21% |
[ 20 ] |
| The Who |
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8% |
[ 8 ] |
| Pink Floyd |
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22% |
[ 21 ] |
| All Brisitsh music sucks , bive me some ABBA |
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8% |
[ 8 ] |
| Music is the food of the soul and I am deaf, full |
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3% |
[ 3 ] |
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| Total Votes : 95 |
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FischerKing
Joined: Oct 25, 2003
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Apr 11, 2006 - 01:47 |
 
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| Farinroderel wrote: | Rammstein!  |
as a favorite british rockband  |
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FischerKing
Joined: Oct 25, 2003
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Apr 11, 2006 - 01:49 |
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| Rijssiej wrote: | | bah how can so much ppl like Queen?? |
Because so many teenagers are reading this thread ? |
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Siokawta
Joined: Nov 21, 2005
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Apr 11, 2006 - 03:01 |
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The Beatles. without them youve none of the others. |
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hoiyes
Joined: Jan 11, 2006
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Apr 11, 2006 - 03:46 |
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If you consider the original question, it's asking the 'Greatest' not the one with the most technical music, or the best songs but the greatest, and in sheer magnitude it has to be Queen, The Beatles would give them a good run if they were listed though I imagine.
Queen has spent more time on the UK charts than any other band (1,322 weeks) even The Beatles (1,293), they were the first rock band to play a South American tour, they weren't afraid to diversify into all areas of music (funk, disco, hard rock, glam, pop), they are widely lauded as one of the greatest live bands ever including their famous Live Aid act, where they had the whole crowd clapping above their heads, also credited with the first use of big screens at concerts and you only need to see the list of bands that credit Queen as an influence to see how diverse a range of music they have affected.
If Freddie hadn't died this would be a ridiculous no brainer, but The Rolling Stones longevity has earned them a spot up with Queen and The Beatles, especially after their gig on the beach at Copacabana. 1.5 million. :O
Cream and The Kinks deserve to be on that list too. Oasis are overrated and the Gallaghers are assholes.
That said, Money by Pink Floyd is IMHO the best rock composition ever. |
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FischerKing
Joined: Oct 25, 2003
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Apr 11, 2006 - 15:04 |
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And so is time, wish you were here, Crazy diamond and so forth  |
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koadah
Joined: Mar 30, 2005
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Apr 11, 2006 - 15:15 |
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| hoiyes wrote: | If you consider the original question, it's asking the 'Greatest' not the one with the most technical music, or the best songs but the greatest, and in sheer magnitude it has to be Queen, The Beatles would give them a good run if they were listed though I imagine.
Queen has spent more time on the UK charts than any other band (1,322 weeks) even The Beatles (1,293), they were the first rock band to play a South American tour, they weren't afraid to diversify into all areas of music (funk, disco, hard rock, glam, pop), they are widely lauded as one of the greatest live bands ever including their famous Live Aid act, where they had the whole crowd clapping above their heads, also credited with the first use of big screens at concerts and you only need to see the list of bands that credit Queen as an influence to see how diverse a range of music they have affected.
If Freddie hadn't died this would be a ridiculous no brainer, but The Rolling Stones longevity has earned them a spot up with Queen and The Beatles, especially after their gig on the beach at Copacabana. 1.5 million. :O
Cream and The Kinks deserve to be on that list too. Oasis are overrated and the Gallaghers are assholes.
That said, Money by Pink Floyd is IMHO the best rock composition ever. |
How can you be the greatest without some of the greatest songs?
Being top to the charts may make you the 'Greatest Pop' act but not anything else.
I suppose you could give Freddie 'Greatest Live Performer' or does that need yet another thread. |
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Astarael
Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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Apr 11, 2006 - 15:21 |
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Quenn have some of the greatest songs, the legend that is Bohemian Rhapsody, the anthem that is We Will Rock You to name a couple. |
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Meech
Joined: Sep 15, 2005
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Apr 11, 2006 - 15:23 |
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Yeah, I am not sure if I can judge the greatest, just who I prefer. I pvoted for queen, I prefer my rappers not burned at the stake(one of my favorite covers ever is The Gourds folk cover of Snoop's "Gin and Juice". Check it out) |
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Furious_George
Joined: Aug 13, 2005
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Apr 11, 2006 - 15:24 |
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Zeppelin from those, but as has been said, where are Maiden? some also might argue for the inclusion of Oasis etc.. altho im sceptical myself. Personally I think early british Rock and Roll was classic stuff, but my tastes lean a bit more towards Tool/Rush that kinda thing  |
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WERTHOR
Joined: Jan 24, 2005
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Apr 11, 2006 - 15:43 |
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Ok, by my point of view there's no match; Pink Floyd are my choice for this poll, I'm addicted to their psichedelic rock since a long time. But to tell the truth I must add that "Led zeppelin III" is probably the best "rock" album ever! Bonzo Bonham forever!
Talking about the "still living" British rock bands the Radioheads are at the top of my personal chart; i've heard them live two times and they are absolutely great! |
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hoiyes
Joined: Jan 11, 2006
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Apr 12, 2006 - 11:04 |
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| koadah wrote: | | How can you be the greatest without some of the greatest songs? |
Did I say Queen didn't? No, everyone was fracturing into discussing technical aspects of songs, and the individual songs themselves, which are all part of greatness, but they aren't the sole yardstick.
I would kill to see Under Pressure performed live (by the rightful performers, none of this The Used crap) |
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Karhumies
Joined: Oct 17, 2004
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Apr 13, 2006 - 13:18 |
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The Beatles, anyone?
Why on earth it's not even listed as an option? |
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Sysiphos
Joined: Feb 03, 2006
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Apr 13, 2006 - 13:30 |
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Hammerhiem
Joined: Sep 07, 2004
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Apr 13, 2006 - 13:35 |
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The Beatles, anyone?
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since when where the beatle a rock band? might as well say that Oasis and Stone roses where rock.
Beatles where so Pop it hurts. |
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Fama
Joined: Feb 09, 2005
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Apr 14, 2006 - 20:58 |
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I haven't really head The Beatles, so I have no idea why everyone is so "omg <3<3<3" about them (pardon the nerdiness). Iron Maiden... Well, I dunno, it "could" go under rock, but maybe it's hard rock like Black Sabbath (which I definitely won't say is metal). Then again, System of a Down is officially a rock band (I think) and some of their songs are a LOT heavier (well, most songs ) than Maiden's or Sabbath's.
Anyway, tough decision on the poll, Queen is great, and I've heard some queen, only heard IV from Zeppelin I think (it's great tho), the Wall from Pink Floyd (haven't listened to it very much), and nothing from the Who. I'd say Queen then, although AFAIK Zeppelin has had a BIG influence.
Oh, and btw, I like Rainbow
Edit: Oh, and I wouldn't call the Beatles "rock". |
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