Beatles were the greatest pop band of all time, the Stones are the greatest rock band of all time, nuff said.
vs. Led Zep?the Stones are the greatest rock band of all time
Well, the Stones wrote many of their own songs and the ones they didn't write, they credited to the original artist..... Zeppelin, who I love, did not.
I don't know enough to argue but I've never heard someone call the Stones the best rock band ever. I'd love to get convinced!
This is a silly topic, "best".... But, in my opinion to be one of the best rock bands you would have to be a great live band. The Stones were. They had arguably the greatest front man of all time and could hold an audience captive. Plus they put out a TON of music.
Great Jagger piece on Gimme Shelter Didn't they rip that girl off though? Can a more sober mind clarify?
Of course it's silly, it's clear which bands are truly the greats. I don't feel any intense feelings of awesomeness from this though, idk.
As an ardent Beatles fan I whole-heartedly endorse this comment. I love the Stones and I think the Stones had some pretty kick ass pop songs and the Beatles had some great rock songs but your assessment is a good one. I agree. 'nuff said.