Best rockers of alltime

[FrankySox]

So I took a history of Rock class this semester at the U looking for an easy A. However I came out of the class learning alot about rocks history. So I made a list below of what I think to be the best rock artists of all time. However I'm sure no two lists will be the same because peoples tastes differ alot when it comes to music. So I was wondering what other people thought, and what your list would look like. Lets the debating begin:

1. Elvis Presley
2. The Beatles
3. Bob Dylan
4. Jimi Hendrix
5. Pink Floyd
6. Led Zeplin
7. The Rolling Stones
8. The Doors
9. The Band
10.Metallica (earlier years)
Another mention which is one of my favs is Peter, Paul, and Mary, but I've come to believe I could be the only one who likes this group.
I know that I have left a few off, but this is what I think is a good list.

[Ledhed]

I think it's obvious where my allegiance lies, and I don't mean Primus.

BTW, it's Zeppelin, not Zeplin. :wink:

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Umm....You don't want to know my answers.

[rockhero]

How could you forget The Who?

[Ledhed]

How could you forget The Who?

Who? :wink:

[MorbidAngel4Life]

How could you forget The Who?

Who? :wink:

Who Who?

[rockhero]

How could you forget The Who?

Who? :wink:

Who Who?

This could get ugly.

[Trakan]

The Who, Pink Floyd, and Led Zepplin all get my vote.

[MorbidAngel4Life]

What about The Clash, The Ramones, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Pearl Jam, And, to a lesser extent, Morbid Angel and Mayhem, because they influenced a lot of Death and Black metal bands, respectively.

[zionoverfire]

Remove the beatles and I'll agreed with your list.

[Ledhed]

Remove the beatles and I'll agreed with your list.

I agree/disagree with that. They walk the line between pop and rock pretty well. I think they deserve to be on there.

[Zman310]

I'd definitely add the Pixies to the list, as well as Talking Heads, Radiohead, R.E.M., David Bowie, and the Velvet Underground, among others. I also wholeheartedly agree with Dylan and Zeppelin.

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Oh and The Cure, The Cult, Cream, CCR, Bauhaus, and Love and Rockets.

[zionoverfire]

Remove the beatles and I'll agreed with your list.

I agree/disagree with that. They walk the line between pop and rock pretty well. I think they deserve to be on there.

Oh no I just really hate the Beatles :twisted:

[Ledhed]

Oh no I just really hate the Beatles :twisted:

I'd rather not comment on that. :bomb:

[dnt_h8me2]

Remove the beatles and I'll agreed with your list.

I agree/disagree with that. They walk the line between pop and rock pretty well. I think they deserve to be on there.

Oh no I just really hate the Beatles :twisted:
Hating the Beatles??
Blasphemy!

[MorbidAngel4Life]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Paint it Black is the only reason I like Twisted Metal Black
*Runs and hides under his Flame Shield 3000*.

[zionoverfire]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

Yeah see now I've got an ally :twisted:

[Ledhed]

As much as I despise Mick and Keith, I have to admit that "Can You Hear Me Knockin' " and "Monkey Man" put fire in my blood.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Paint it Black is the only reason I like Twisted Metal Black
*Runs and hides under his Flame Shield 3000*.

And TMB might be the only reason I like "Paint it Black" ...

[zionoverfire]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

You mean you don't like sympathy for the devil :cry:

[Trakan]

Is Peter, Paul and Mary honestly considered rock?

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

You mean you don't like sympathy for the devil :cry:

Well, honestly I never really gave the stone a chance, and they've never given me any reason to.

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Paint it Black is the only reason I like Twisted Metal Black
*Runs and hides under his Flame Shield 3000*.

And TMB might be the only reason I like "Paint it Black" ...

You know, it's always funny to watch Whose Line is It Anyways? to see them mock Mick Jaggers bird walk. Priceless.

[beerguy961]

Oh no I just really hate the Beatles :twisted:

I'd rather not comment on that. :bomb:

Fine, I will. You are a horrible person and you will die a horrible horrible death.

:D

[dnt_h8me2]

Is Peter, Paul and Mary honestly considered rock?
I don't think so....

[zionoverfire]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

You mean you don't like sympathy for the devil :cry:

Well, honestly I never really gave the stone a chance, and they've never given me any reason to.

ohh well that song might, its a nice little diddy about the devil running around and causeing evil througout history its actually very well don't I'm surpirsed any band could come up with those lyrics.

[zionoverfire]

Oh no I just really hate the Beatles :twisted:

I'd rather not comment on that. :bomb:

Fine, I will. You are a horrible person and you will die a horrible horrible death.

:D

oh wait that post was from you, I was almost worried for a second there.

[FrankySox]

Oh no I just really hate the Beatles :twisted:

I'd rather not comment on that. :bomb:

:shock: I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they REALLY HATE the Beatles. That's just crazy!

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

You mean you don't like sympathy for the devil :cry:

Well, honestly I never really gave the stone a chance, and they've never given me any reason to.

ohh well that song might, its a nice little diddy about the devil running around and causeing evil througout history its actually very well don't I'm surpirsed any band could come up with those lyrics.

Ok, well then I might ... aquire that song and see what I think about it.

Paint it Black is the only reason I like Twisted Metal Black
*Runs and hides under his Flame Shield 3000*.

And TMB might be the only reason I like "Paint it Black" ...

You know, it's always funny to watch Whose Line is It Anyways? to see them mock Mick Jaggers bird walk. Priceless.

That bird walk shit is also one of the reasons I hate the Hives.

[FrankySox]

Is Peter, Paul and Mary honestly considered rock?
No, I think it's Folk, that's why I didn't put it on my list, I just like the band.

[Trakan]

Is Peter, Paul and Mary honestly considered rock?
I don't think so....

Me neither, but the OP seems to think so. ;)

[MorbidAngel4Life]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

You mean you don't like sympathy for the devil :cry:

Well, honestly I never really gave the stone a chance, and they've never given me any reason to.

ohh well that song might, its a nice little diddy about the devil running around and causeing evil througout history its actually very well don't I'm surpirsed any band could come up with those lyrics.

Ok, well then I might ... aquire that song and see what I think about it.

Paint it Black is the only reason I like Twisted Metal Black
*Runs and hides under his Flame Shield 3000*.

And TMB might be the only reason I like "Paint it Black" ...

You know, it's always funny to watch Whose Line is It Anyways? to see them mock Mick Jaggers bird walk. Priceless.

That bird walk shit is also one of the reasons I hate the Hives.

It's just so funny to watch Wayne Brady, Ryan Stiles, and Colin Mochrie strutting around like Mick.

[zionoverfire]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

You mean you don't like sympathy for the devil :cry:

Well, honestly I never really gave the stone a chance, and they've never given me any reason to.

ohh well that song might, its a nice little diddy about the devil running around and causeing evil througout history its actually very well don't I'm surpirsed any band could come up with those lyrics.

Ok, well then I might ... aquire that song and see what I think about it.

Paint it Black is the only reason I like Twisted Metal Black
*Runs and hides under his Flame Shield 3000*.

And TMB might be the only reason I like "Paint it Black" ...

You know, it's always funny to watch Whose Line is It Anyways? to see them mock Mick Jaggers bird walk. Priceless.

That bird walk shit is also one of the reasons I hate the Hives.

It's just so funny to watch Wayne Brady, Ryan Stiles, and Colin Mochrie strutting around like Mick.

Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a bitch? :twisted:

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

You mean you don't like sympathy for the devil :cry:

Well, honestly I never really gave the stone a chance, and they've never given me any reason to.

ohh well that song might, its a nice little diddy about the devil running around and causeing evil througout history its actually very well don't I'm surpirsed any band could come up with those lyrics.

Ok, well then I might ... aquire that song and see what I think about it.

Paint it Black is the only reason I like Twisted Metal Black
*Runs and hides under his Flame Shield 3000*.

And TMB might be the only reason I like "Paint it Black" ...

You know, it's always funny to watch Whose Line is It Anyways? to see them mock Mick Jaggers bird walk. Priceless.

That bird walk shit is also one of the reasons I hate the Hives.

It's just so funny to watch Wayne Brady, Ryan Stiles, and Colin Mochrie strutting around like Mick.

The funny thing is that Mick's gotten away with that ridiculous strut for 40 years now. :lol:

[FrankySox]

One of the people I didn't put on the list but should have was Michael Jackson.

[camoor]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

You mean you don't like sympathy for the devil :cry:

Well, honestly I never really gave the stone a chance, and they've never given me any reason to.

ohh well that song might, its a nice little diddy about the devil running around and causeing evil througout history its actually very well don't I'm surpirsed any band could come up with those lyrics.

With a sig quote like yours, you should also listen to some more led zep. After all, Page was a big-time follower of Aleister Crowley :twisted:

Beatles are a much weirder band then most people realize. A much weirder band.

I like the list, but I would add Fleetwood Mac and David Bowie. Doors and Elvis are essential though, essential.

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Neil Young, for some classic Southern Rock.

[zionoverfire]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

You mean you don't like sympathy for the devil :cry:

Well, honestly I never really gave the stone a chance, and they've never given me any reason to.

ohh well that song might, its a nice little diddy about the devil running around and causeing evil througout history its actually very well don't I'm surpirsed any band could come up with those lyrics.

With a sig quote like yours, you should also listen to some more led zep. After all, Page was a big-time follower of Aleister Crowley :twisted:

Beatles are a much weirder band then most people realize. A much weirder band.

I like the list, but I would add Fleetwood Mac and David Bowie. Doors and Elvis are essential though, essential.

Actually I really do like the beatles because Hey Jude is about Heroine and I'm the walrus is such a nice statement but I just like to tell people I don't to piss them off.

[FrankySox]

Shit I was just joking about MJ, but I forgot Lynyrd Skynyrd, Free Bird and Simple Man are just amazing songs.

[FrankySox]

Hey Jude about heroine? I did not know this.

[camoor]

I hate the Beatmes as well. I cannot stand them. I'm more of a Stones guy.

I hate the stones, except for "Paint it Black". Only thing I hate about the Beatles is Paul.

Which Paul?

[Zenithian Legend]

Has anyone suggested Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannety yet?

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Oh yeah, my top 5 best ever list would be:

Led Zeppelin
The Doors
Bob Dylan
Pink Floyd
The Beatles

[camoor]

Hey Jude about heroine? I did not know this.

Jude is about lennon and yokoonos kid - Jude.

[FrankySox]

Oh yeah, my top 5 best ever list would be:

Led Zeppelin
The Doors
Bob Dylan
Pink Floyd
The Beatles
In this order?

[camoor]

Oh yeah, my top 5 best ever list would be:

Led Zeppelin
The Doors
Bob Dylan
Pink Floyd
The Beatles
In this order?

looks good to me... wait Bob Dylan????/

[Zenithian Legend]

Man... that avatar is just wrong

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Oh yeah, my top 5 best ever list would be:

Led Zeppelin
The Doors
Bob Dylan
Pink Floyd
The Beatles
In this order?

More or less ... Maybe drop the doors to right above the beatles and you've got it.

[zionoverfire]

Hey Jude about heroine? I did not know this.

I think its heroine I'm sure someone can clarify it but apperenty the whole song contains slang terms for a drug and I think it was heroine. Look at the lyrics.

[Zenithian Legend]

of course all those 5 are only after Michaels and Jannety, I assume.

[camoor]

Hey Jude about heroine? I did not know this.

I think its heroine I'm sure someone can clarify it but apperenty the whole song contains slang terms for a drug and I think it was heroine. Look at the lyrics.

next you'll try and tell me lucy in the sky with diamonds is about LSD :roll:

[dnt_h8me2]

Oh yeah, my top 5 best ever list would be:

Led Zeppelin
The Doors
Bob Dylan
Pink Floyd
The Beatles
In this order?

looks good to me... wait Bob Dylan????/
Gotta have Bob Dylan in there somewhere.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

of course all those 5 are only after Michaels and Jannety, I assume.

Whatever you say, Zen. :lol:

[FrankySox]

Hey Jude about heroine? I did not know this.

I think its heroine I'm sure someone can clarify it but apperenty the whole song contains slang terms for a drug and I think it was heroine. Look at the lyrics.

Yeah, I'm listening to it now, and I think you could be right, that's crazy cause I never noticed it.

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Has anyone suggested Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannety yet?

:rofl: Nobody is going to catch that.

[camoor]

Oh yeah, my top 5 best ever list would be:

Led Zeppelin
The Doors
Bob Dylan
Pink Floyd
The Beatles
In this order?

looks good to me... wait Bob Dylan????/
Gotta have Bob Dylan in there somewhere.

I know - in the words of Triumph "I kid, I kid!"

But I never did get bob dylan. For me he's kinda like the greatful dead, i only know one song from each and that song isn't even that good.

[dnt_h8me2]

Which Dylan song?

[camoor]

rolling stone

touch of grey

[Zenithian Legend]

Has anyone suggested Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannety yet?

:rofl: Nobody is going to catch that.

No the mad posting frenzy will not allow it, maybe sometime tomorrow though when things slow down a bit.

[FrankySox]

I think another song people don't really know is about drugs, is lucy in the sky with diamonds, which is about LSD.

[Zenithian Legend]

and of course you're joking... because I'm pretty sure everyone knows that.

[camoor]

I think another song people don't really know is about drugs, is lucy in the sky with diamonds, which is about LSD.

yeah right. next thing you'll tell me that the "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane is about drugs.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I think another song people don't really know is about drugs, is lucy in the sky with diamonds, which is about LSD.

:lol:

[dnt_h8me2]

We already talked about that song...

[camoor]

when that guy in Sublime sings about "roaches in the pot" - i heard from school that roaches mean drugs. so hes saying "drugs in the pot"

[Zenithian Legend]

once again... the posting frenzy makes it hard to follow everything.

[FrankySox]

I'm not sure but I think White Rabbit is about drugs, could somebody clarify this?

[sblymnlcrymnl]

once again... the posting frenzy makes it hard to follow everything.

I read them all, and I'm part of the problem. The Horse just needs to learn to apply himself. :wink:

[zionoverfire]

when that guy in Sublime sings about "roaches in the pot" - i heard from school that roaches mean drugs. so hes saying "drugs in the pot"

:shock: and with albums like 40oz to freedom who would have thought...

[FrankySox]

once again... the posting frenzy makes it hard to follow everything.
Yeah it's getting out of control, but it's kinda fun.

[Zenithian Legend]

once again... the posting frenzy makes it hard to follow everything.

I read them all, and I'm part of the problem. The Horse just needs to learn to apply himself. :wink:

Ha, you have class in the morning, if you really want to apply yourself you'd go to bed now :P

[dnt_h8me2]

when that guy in Sublime sings about "roaches in the pot" - i heard from school that roaches mean drugs. so hes saying "drugs in the pot"
Youre joking, right :?:

[FrankySox]

when that guy in Sublime sings about "roaches in the pot" - i heard from school that roaches mean drugs. so hes saying "drugs in the pot"

:shock: and with albums like 40oz to freedom who would have thought...
LMAO

[camoor]

I'm not sure but I think White Rabbit is about drugs, could somebody clarify this?

yeah right, next you'll try and tell me that "i live for drugs" by my life with the thrill kill kult is about drugs

[sblymnlcrymnl]

once again... the posting frenzy makes it hard to follow everything.

I read them all, and I'm part of the problem. The Horse just needs to learn to apply himself. :wink:

Ha, you have class in the morning, if you really want to apply yourself you'd go to bed now :P

I don't need to be lectured to by a chronically drunk horse, Zen. :lol:

[MorbidAngel4Life]

when that guy in Sublime sings about "roaches in the pot" - i heard from school that roaches mean drugs. so hes saying "drugs in the pot"

Dude. No. A roach....no.....wow.... a roach is not "drugs", its the end of a joint.

[FrankySox]

WOW, I live for drugs By My Life, is totally about the bands dog that died in a car accident

[zionoverfire]

when that guy in Sublime sings about "roaches in the pot" - i heard from school that roaches mean drugs. so hes saying "drugs in the pot"

Dude. No. A roach....no.....wow.... a roach is not "drugs", its the end of a joint.

:rofl:

[Zenithian Legend]

Wow... I'm glad I missed that one earlier. #-o

[Goodtone]

So I took a history of Rock class this semester at the U looking for an easy A. However I came out of the class learning alot about rocks history. So I made a list below of what I think to be the best rock artists of all time. However I'm sure no two lists will be the same because peoples tastes differ alot when it comes to music. So I was wondering what other people thought, and what your list would look like. Lets the debating begin:

1. Elvis Presley
2. The Beatles
3. Bob Dylan
4. Jimi Hendrix
5. Pink Floyd
6. Led Zeplin
7. The Rolling Stones
8. The Doors
9. The Band
10.Metallica (earlier years)
Another mention which is one of my favs is Peter, Paul, and Mary, but I've come to believe I could be the only one who likes this group.
I know that I have left a few off, but this is what I think is a good list.

Ok so I think this is a good start on a list. The only definite change I would make is take Metallica off the top 10 because Led Zeppelin is good enough to cover that area in music history. Metallica should be down the list a few since they came after a lot of other groups. You need to add the Ramones in there because they started punk rock for the most part. "The Band" should be further down on the list. You have them listed at #9, but they should be more like #38 or so. You could put David Bowie, Kiss, The Smiths, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Cure, The Grateful Dead, or AC/DC in there close within the top 20 since this is a list about music history and these were all highly influential rock bands..