While many people consider the Beatles the greatest rock band of all time, and they might just be, there is a justifiable debate on which band is the second greatest. While there are fans that would debate the pros and cons of such bands as Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin and even The Who, for many people, The Stones are the greatest band of all time.
For many, the band even eclipses the Beatles as the greatest band ever. While that may be up to debate and I wouldn't consider it the case because of the influence and originality and popularity of The Beatles, the Stones are still a very influential and important band.
No one can deny that the Rolling Stones are great. They have a lot of excellent songs in their catalog, with the majority of their hit being written before'70. This is not to say that they never had a great song after'70, but they were few and far between.
In the'60s The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were every where, from the radio to the Ed Sullivan show, from a 45 in the living room to the some of the largest concert venues in the world. The Beatles performed more of a pop rock style of music in their early albums, and then progressed to a more complex, and eclectic sound after they spent time in India, and also grew in their own personal lives. The Rolling Stones were influenced by early American rock, primarily by African-American artists, as well as blues and jazz. The styles of music created by these two iconic bands differed greatly, but both continue to be extremely successful.
The Beatles broke up in the early'70s, just before the release of Abbey Road. The Rolling Stones are still together today, creating albums and touring world wide. An argument could be made that The Beatles made the right choice to get out while they were on top. An argument could also be made that since the Rolling Stones have remained together for so long that they are the better band. So which side of the debate do you fall on? As for me, I believe "you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you just might find, you get what you need". - 29872
For many, the band even eclipses the Beatles as the greatest band ever. While that may be up to debate and I wouldn't consider it the case because of the influence and originality and popularity of The Beatles, the Stones are still a very influential and important band.
No one can deny that the Rolling Stones are great. They have a lot of excellent songs in their catalog, with the majority of their hit being written before'70. This is not to say that they never had a great song after'70, but they were few and far between.
In the'60s The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were every where, from the radio to the Ed Sullivan show, from a 45 in the living room to the some of the largest concert venues in the world. The Beatles performed more of a pop rock style of music in their early albums, and then progressed to a more complex, and eclectic sound after they spent time in India, and also grew in their own personal lives. The Rolling Stones were influenced by early American rock, primarily by African-American artists, as well as blues and jazz. The styles of music created by these two iconic bands differed greatly, but both continue to be extremely successful.
The Beatles broke up in the early'70s, just before the release of Abbey Road. The Rolling Stones are still together today, creating albums and touring world wide. An argument could be made that The Beatles made the right choice to get out while they were on top. An argument could also be made that since the Rolling Stones have remained together for so long that they are the better band. So which side of the debate do you fall on? As for me, I believe "you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you just might find, you get what you need". - 29872
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