Snowwhite 0 #26 May 30, 2004 I put Beatles for the pure and simple reason that they are the "Mozart" of our Century. They worked with crap instruments (like Mozart did) they producef TONS of music in a short period of time (like Mozart did) they produced a WIDE variety of music (like Mozart did) I love Clapton, think he is one of the top 5 guitarists of any generation so far, and he is incredibly versatile as well. If I could play like anyone, I would choose him. As far as who do I listen to? all of them.....skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #27 May 30, 2004 the older van halen stuff (not van hagar) is still one of my all time faves, but for flat out rock'n'roll, you can't beat george thorogood! "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #28 May 30, 2004 Led Zeppelin "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #29 May 31, 2004 Quote I'm sure I left out someone big, so be gentle. ALICE COOPERare my 2 Fav ROCK bands Van Morrison is also a big fav but hardly ROCKYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #30 May 31, 2004 QuoteAnd where the heck is: Chuck Berry Little Richard Richey Valens Buddy Holly The Big Bopper Jerry Lee Lewis for cryin' out loud! Hell, if it wasn't for Little Richard and Chuck Berry you wouldn't have half of the artists you've mentioned -- specifically The Beatles & The Stones. Listen to the early Beatles and if you don't hear Little Richard all over it, you ain't listening. Clearlly, The Beatles are THE most influential musical group in history, but a LOT of their early stuff . . . they were heavily under the influence of those that came before them. I don't think anyone can deny that these people historically have influenced music, and the musicians who came later. But I think that there is a difference between identifying who laid the groundwork and who actually then used it to be inspired and make great music. That's why I voted for Led Zeppelin. Yes, they had their influences (I am not an expert on the old-timey people and their influential music), but they made amazing music -- and on top of that, they themselves influenced many others. They were at a huge nexus of both influenced and influencial. "Oh, to ride the wind to tread the air above the din!" -Jeffrey-Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #31 May 31, 2004 If you are talking educated talent and pure genious, this award must go to Queen. HOWEVER, I am a die-hard Aerosmith fan. . . Although, I like CCR, Chicago, and a host of other music. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #32 May 31, 2004 You and I must think somewhat alike (shudder), as my first thought, and choice, was the first on your list. Rush!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #33 May 31, 2004 QuoteI am biased towards Stevie Ray Vaughn. Have listened to him for over 15 years. Very sorry I never got to see him live. Have all his recordings though! Well.... I guess we know where the 2 votes came from Tin Pan Alley !!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #34 May 31, 2004 QuoteI am like that with Chicago. They were phenominal with Peter Cetera. Never were the same after he left. One fantastic tenor voice. They were incredible. I agree, my mom would listen to Chicago when I was younger, and so I love a few of their songs...Cetera made them sound unique. ~R+R...Of course, my mom used to listen to Queen, I guess that's why I get "Another One Bites the Dust" and "Under Pressure" stuck in my head all the time......~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #35 May 31, 2004 Ya know, the -other- thing I noticed about the list, is that it's woefully lacking in Rock and Roll Chicks. I think Joan Jett is -way- up there.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #36 May 31, 2004 QuoteI think Joan Jett is -way- up there. Well If I'm sitting on the couch of forbidden rock and roll talk, you'll definitely be right next to me eating popcorn and watching Abba videos after that comment. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #37 May 31, 2004 All things considered, I would have to say the Beatles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #38 May 31, 2004 Quote Well If I'm sitting on the couch of forbidden rock and roll talk, you'll definitely be right next to me eating popcorn and watching Abba videos after that comment. Gimme a break! Abba is to Rock & Roll as Pat Boone is to . . . well, Rock & Roll. Joan Jett . . . "Bad Reputation" . . . need I say more? She is the personification of the bas ass, kick ass, chick rocker. (As opposed to some flamboyantly wanker disco group.)quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #39 June 1, 2004 Lots of votes for Brit bands, I see. I have to vote for the Stones, since I went to high school with one of them. Although Pink Floyd was our local garage band when I was at college... And then Cream played at our college end-of-year ball in 1967. It was great to be in Britain in the '60s.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #40 June 1, 2004 Quote Lots of votes for Brit bands, I see. I have to vote for the Stones, since I went to high school with one of them. Although Pink Floyd was our local garage band when I was at college... And then Cream played at our college end-of-year ball in 1967. It was great to be in Britain in the '60s. YOU SUCKYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #41 June 1, 2004 QuoteDon't Knock N. Diamond ...... Hot August Night..... a great great Live Double Album... at Least it WAS an Album,,,, when I bought it...( '77) Love Hey Love Hey Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show!!!..... ........ Hey !!!! what about Tull !!!!....??? Cross Eyed Mary,,,,, AquaLung,,, Life's a Long Song...the "Living in the Past" double album.... man that Floutist could really kick it on stage..... Ian Anderson....... still struttin'....after all these years.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #42 June 1, 2004 QuoteI put Beatles for the pure and simple reason that they are the "Mozart" of our Century. They worked with crap instruments (like Mozart did) they producef TONS of music in a short period of time (like Mozart did) they produced a WIDE variety of music (like Mozart did) I love Clapton, think he is one of the top 5 guitarists of any generation so far, and he is incredibly versatile as well. If I could play like anyone, I would choose him. As far as who do I listen to? all of them..... crap instruments?!?!? are you kidding me??? the Beatles had access to the most cutting edge recording technology (and technicians of the day..the explosion of the information age and revolution in media production is as much responsible for the Beatles widespread influence and exposure as any particular musical talent.. if the Beatles had only made their first two albums do you think you would know who they were?? pop culture success gave them the time, leisure, money and contacts to meet the producers and develop into mature musicians who were capable of creating their later work. Far to many fans want to pretend they sprung full born into Abby Road and ignore the mindcandy they played before... ps.. perhaps you should compare chord progressions and some of the odd variants used by the Beatles to those in R&B before you say their was no influence....Hell the Beatles were nearly completely responsible for the UK discovering R&B, they brought it back from Germany of all places.. you know we should almost have a poll about the definition of Rock and Roll before we get to far down this discussion.. Sabbath? Nirvana? Bob Marley? Rock and Roll?? your catagory is so broad its difficult to discuss____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #43 June 1, 2004 locomotive breath... it's a travesty Jethro Tull was excluded. On their "20 years" album (some 15 years ago) there was a "family tree" and it seems that anyone who became anyone was somehow involved with JT. But I'm preaching to the converted, I suspect... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #44 June 1, 2004 Ian Anderson, quite a guy, last I checked he put some of his money to good use and bought a large chunk of the Cuillin Mountains on Skye. And still let us unwashed masses tramp all over it. Oh and he did do quite a few good choonz to boot.Attached pic of said mountain (Blaven).-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyhi 24 #45 June 1, 2004 QuoteRichey Valens He is to music what James Dean was to movies, tremendous potential but we'll never know how far it would take him. I seriously don't know, does any major artist/group claim he was the biggest influence in music? And I never got Pink Floyd, even with the Wizard of Oz stuff.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #46 June 1, 2004 Ahh. Regrets. I have a few, but then again, I'll mention this one... I was at the World meet in 1994 when Jethro Tull toured SA... The sacrifices we make for our sport... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airdweller 0 #47 June 1, 2004 SLAYER------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jimmytavino 16 #48 June 1, 2004 ...maybe not a 'travesty' tonto Instead, a minor ommision just as tunaplanet had predicted... ..Very Nice !!photo nacmacfeegle ( what a beautiful land) .Thanks for that and the interesting news of the present... It is the flute sound, played at an amazing pace and with great accompaniment, which gives Jethro Tull that unique sound. ( and remember Anderson also sings.....while playing ) Another FINE band which includes the Flute is The Moody Blues.....who continue to thrill audiences at live concerts. A bit more 'sedate' than some of the real rockers on the list, but well received nonetheless..I have always felt that alot of their music works well... with Skydiving Videos !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #49 June 1, 2004 Lets not forget Dutch rockers Focus, who did some nice stuff with the flute too (notably Focus Pocus), I think they are still performing together too. But I'd say Tull were the leading exponents of 'Flute Rock', and certainly one of my favourite all time bands.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,027 #50 June 1, 2004 QuoteQuoteI put Beatles for the pure and simple reason that they are the "Mozart" of our Century. They worked with crap instruments (like Mozart did) they producef TONS of music in a short period of time (like Mozart did) they produced a WIDE variety of music (like Mozart did) I love Clapton, think he is one of the top 5 guitarists of any generation so far, and he is incredibly versatile as well. If I could play like anyone, I would choose him. As far as who do I listen to? all of them..... crap instruments?!?!? are you kidding me??? the Beatles had access to the most cutting edge recording technology (and technicians of the day..the explosion of the information age and revolution in media production is as much responsible for the Beatles widespread influence and exposure as any particular musical talent.. if the Beatles had only made their first two albums do you think you would know who they were?? pop culture success gave them the time, leisure, money and contacts to meet the producers and develop into mature musicians who were capable of creating their later work. Far to many fans want to pretend they sprung full born into Abby Road and ignore the mindcandy they played before... ps.. perhaps you should compare chord progressions and some of the odd variants used by the Beatles to those in R&B before you say their was no influence....Hell the Beatles were nearly completely responsible for the UK discovering R&B, they brought it back from Germany of all places.. you know we should almost have a poll about the definition of Rock and Roll before we get to far down this discussion.. Sabbath? Nirvana? Bob Marley? Rock and Roll?? your catagory is so broad its difficult to discuss Two words: George Martin... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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Zenister 0 #42 June 1, 2004 QuoteI put Beatles for the pure and simple reason that they are the "Mozart" of our Century. They worked with crap instruments (like Mozart did) they producef TONS of music in a short period of time (like Mozart did) they produced a WIDE variety of music (like Mozart did) I love Clapton, think he is one of the top 5 guitarists of any generation so far, and he is incredibly versatile as well. If I could play like anyone, I would choose him. As far as who do I listen to? all of them..... crap instruments?!?!? are you kidding me??? the Beatles had access to the most cutting edge recording technology (and technicians of the day..the explosion of the information age and revolution in media production is as much responsible for the Beatles widespread influence and exposure as any particular musical talent.. if the Beatles had only made their first two albums do you think you would know who they were?? pop culture success gave them the time, leisure, money and contacts to meet the producers and develop into mature musicians who were capable of creating their later work. Far to many fans want to pretend they sprung full born into Abby Road and ignore the mindcandy they played before... ps.. perhaps you should compare chord progressions and some of the odd variants used by the Beatles to those in R&B before you say their was no influence....Hell the Beatles were nearly completely responsible for the UK discovering R&B, they brought it back from Germany of all places.. you know we should almost have a poll about the definition of Rock and Roll before we get to far down this discussion.. Sabbath? Nirvana? Bob Marley? Rock and Roll?? your catagory is so broad its difficult to discuss____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #43 June 1, 2004 locomotive breath... it's a travesty Jethro Tull was excluded. On their "20 years" album (some 15 years ago) there was a "family tree" and it seems that anyone who became anyone was somehow involved with JT. But I'm preaching to the converted, I suspect... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #44 June 1, 2004 Ian Anderson, quite a guy, last I checked he put some of his money to good use and bought a large chunk of the Cuillin Mountains on Skye. And still let us unwashed masses tramp all over it. Oh and he did do quite a few good choonz to boot.Attached pic of said mountain (Blaven).-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #45 June 1, 2004 QuoteRichey Valens He is to music what James Dean was to movies, tremendous potential but we'll never know how far it would take him. I seriously don't know, does any major artist/group claim he was the biggest influence in music? And I never got Pink Floyd, even with the Wizard of Oz stuff.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #46 June 1, 2004 Ahh. Regrets. I have a few, but then again, I'll mention this one... I was at the World meet in 1994 when Jethro Tull toured SA... The sacrifices we make for our sport... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdweller 0 #47 June 1, 2004 SLAYER------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #48 June 1, 2004 ...maybe not a 'travesty' tonto Instead, a minor ommision just as tunaplanet had predicted... ..Very Nice !!photo nacmacfeegle ( what a beautiful land) .Thanks for that and the interesting news of the present... It is the flute sound, played at an amazing pace and with great accompaniment, which gives Jethro Tull that unique sound. ( and remember Anderson also sings.....while playing ) Another FINE band which includes the Flute is The Moody Blues.....who continue to thrill audiences at live concerts. A bit more 'sedate' than some of the real rockers on the list, but well received nonetheless..I have always felt that alot of their music works well... with Skydiving Videos !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #49 June 1, 2004 Lets not forget Dutch rockers Focus, who did some nice stuff with the flute too (notably Focus Pocus), I think they are still performing together too. But I'd say Tull were the leading exponents of 'Flute Rock', and certainly one of my favourite all time bands.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #50 June 1, 2004 QuoteQuoteI put Beatles for the pure and simple reason that they are the "Mozart" of our Century. They worked with crap instruments (like Mozart did) they producef TONS of music in a short period of time (like Mozart did) they produced a WIDE variety of music (like Mozart did) I love Clapton, think he is one of the top 5 guitarists of any generation so far, and he is incredibly versatile as well. If I could play like anyone, I would choose him. As far as who do I listen to? all of them..... crap instruments?!?!? are you kidding me??? the Beatles had access to the most cutting edge recording technology (and technicians of the day..the explosion of the information age and revolution in media production is as much responsible for the Beatles widespread influence and exposure as any particular musical talent.. if the Beatles had only made their first two albums do you think you would know who they were?? pop culture success gave them the time, leisure, money and contacts to meet the producers and develop into mature musicians who were capable of creating their later work. Far to many fans want to pretend they sprung full born into Abby Road and ignore the mindcandy they played before... ps.. perhaps you should compare chord progressions and some of the odd variants used by the Beatles to those in R&B before you say their was no influence....Hell the Beatles were nearly completely responsible for the UK discovering R&B, they brought it back from Germany of all places.. you know we should almost have a poll about the definition of Rock and Roll before we get to far down this discussion.. Sabbath? Nirvana? Bob Marley? Rock and Roll?? your catagory is so broad its difficult to discuss Two words: George Martin... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
