Greatest Band Ever?

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

I vote for The Beatles

 

[Babe the Blue Ox]

We saw the Rolling Stones at an amphitheater just outside of Branson Mo on Sunday night and it was incredible. Mick turns 81 on Friday and still prances around the stage like someone half his age. They get my vote based on longevity alone.

 

[NYCgrrl]

So many bands, so many eras and genres.

 

[team bradfield]

Doobie Brothers

 

[Disneylover99]

Pink Floyd

 

[fla4fun]

How do we judge? Albums sold? Number one hits? Longevity? We need to know how the decision is to be made before we can make it.

 

[Disneylover99]

How do we judge? Albums sold? Number one hits? Longevity? We need to know how the decision is to be made before we can make it.

I say, go with your gut, and don’t overthink it.

 

[rotlex]

Too many to count but if I had to pick, it's gotta be the Stones for so many reasons you couldn't list them.

 

[BrianL]

Man, it's tough! I might have to go with Queen, just because nobody's said them yet.

I think a case can be made for so many: The Beatles, The Stones, Led Zep - it's hard to say.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Rolling Stones by far and away !! They have lasted for decades and still sell out shows !!! Best concerts I myself have ever been too ymmv !! To each his own but I’ll take The Rolling Stones

 

[BlueStarryHat]

I love U2, doesn't necessarily mean they're the greatest band ever. I think personal preference has a lot to do with answering this topic. My first instinct was to say the Stones.

 

[fla4fun]

Man, it's tough! I might have to go with Queen, just because nobody's said them yet.

I think a case can be made for so many: The Beatles, The Stones, Led Zep - it's hard to say.

Freddie Mercury had the most incredible voice. It’s such a shame that he passed away so young. I can’t even imagine the music Queen would have put out had he lived another 20-30 years.

It’s so difficult to pick one, because I would pick different bands for different reasons. Plus, I listened to a lot of niche bands that weren’t mainstream when I was growing up, so my favorites would never be voted best band ever. I would probably vote for ABBA if I absolutely had to pick a mainstream band. They have the hits, the longevity, the continued popularity, and I just like their sound.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

We saw the Rolling Stones at an amphitheater just outside of Branson Mo on Sunday night and it was incredible. Mick turns 81 on Friday and still prances around the stage like someone half his age. They get my vote based on longevity alone.

This year, due to busy schedules and events etc... our vacation has turned into a staycation. Also it is this week instead of the usual time that would have been last week. We go to Branson on vacation regularly, and that would have put us there when the Rolling Stones were there. I missed out bigtime this year. I heard about the Rolling Stones being in Branson recently and I could not believe it I really wish I could have been there to see that show.

As far as greatest bands ever... just off the top of my head I would say The Beatles. I would also think the Rolling Stones would rate up near the top as well.


One that I have not seen listed yet, but I think would qualify as a pretty amazing band as far as talent goes: Rush

 

[easyas123]

Led Zeppelin or Duran Duran or the Glenn Miller Orchestra.

 

[sheilafri]

Beatles, first. No question. No other acceptable opinion.

Stones, second, although I personally am not a huge fan.

 

[MillauFr]

Nickleback....

 

[Genie+]

Stones, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Rush, Who, Led Zep, Doors… league of their own.

Hard to surpass the talent and timelessness.

 

[SpaceMan5]

I love U2, doesn't necessarily mean they're the greatest band ever. I think personal preference has a lot to do with answering this topic. My first instinct was to say the Stones.

U2 is my first choice. The Joshua Tree album and tour was amazing

 

[BlueStarryHat]

U2 is my first choice. The Joshua Tree album and tour was amazing

It really was. I saw them in Philly in 1987, and it was probably the best concert I've ever been to before or since.

 

[EricLaurie]

I’m going to go with a different genre and say Alabama!