Members JBecker Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 This is a crosspost from Amps to get some more diversity in the list. Here we go: I want to hear them. Not your favorite, not even your preference, but I'd like to hear what musicians think objectively as possible, removing oneself from your own biases as much as possible, are the top 20 bands of all time. We always complain that most lists really suck, so let's try and make our own. Bonus, you don't and probably shouldn't attempt to list them in order. Think of it like this-- you're choosing the top crowd... this is the elite crowd, these are the names amongst which you dream of being included of all time greats. Not an order, it's almost impossible once you reach 20 to objectively create a good order with some choices, so just give us the top tier. This is an extension of a long offline conversation I had today. Go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 some would say the doors and the beatles...personally i hate them both zep acdc(bon scott) Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members anti-flag193 Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 do you mean like of todays generation or like older as well? Top 20 Rock Bands of All Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electric Catfish Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 My opinion of the top 20 bands, but without bias toward the bands I like? I'm trying to get my head around the concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acdc518 Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 I don't thimk it is possible to do an unbiased list but i'll try. this is by influence not popularity. and this is probably out of order. 1. The Beatles 2. The Velvet Underground 3. Rolling Stones 4. Pink Floyd 5. Nirvana 6. Sonic Youth 7. Jimi Hendrix Experience 8. Cream 9. Sex Pistols 10. Black Sabbath 11. The Clash 12. Acid Mothers Temple 13. Television 14. The Jesus and Mary Chain 15. Bob Dylan and The Band 16. Cheap Trick 17. Dinosaur Jr. 18. My Bloody Valentine 19. Tom Waits 20. Stryper Nevermind half of these are jokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 1: Radiohead & Anthesiac2:Pink Floyd3:Coheed and Cambria (first 3 albums)4:Slint5:Battles6:TEXT7: Don Caballero8:Refused9:Slowdive10:My Bloody Valentine11:13 & God12: Minus the Bear13:Weerd Science14:Jonny greenwood15:Jakob16:Sonic Youth17:Myslovitz18:Godspeed you! Black Emperor19: Die!Die!Die!20:Jel No order from the first 3. I just can decide. and how can i tell anyway? SEE! I FREAKIN FORGOT SIGUR ROS!! Its impossible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members houseofglass21 Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 The Beatles Bob Dylan Rolling Stones Pink Floyd The Who Velvet Underground Neil Young Bruce Springsteen Led Zeppelin Jimi Hendrix Experience Black Sabbath The Stooges Metallica (wouldn't include them myself, but your average joe would) R.E.M. Sex Pistols Radiohead The Cure Nirvana Smashing Pumpkins U2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cloudscapes Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 personal top 20 but whatever godspeed you black emperor a silver mt zion sonic youth acid mothers temple bardo pond radiohead the beatles joy division slowdive king crimson god I dont know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frankyblues Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Doors Cream Jimi Hendrix Experience The Who The Beach Boys Led Zeppelin Deep Purple Pink Floyd Supertramp Genesis The Eagles Yes Classic Rock Rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBecker Posted March 12, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 My opinion of the top 20 bands, but without bias toward the bands I like? I'm trying to get my head around the concept. There is obviously some bias, but for instance, while you may not love The Beatles, it's pretty hard to not recognize and know why they're so well liked, so influential, etc, and belong on this list (I love the Beatles, but I think they're pretty obviously a band that should be on the list despite personal opinion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheHarakiriEnd Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hmm... Standards (not my choices): The Beatles Led Zeppelin Hendrix Pink Floyd U2 Guns n Roses RHCP The Who Iron Maiden Nirvana Metallica Black Sabbath The Police ACDC Pearl Jam Chuck Berry The Rolling Stones The Beach Boys The Eagles Van Halen Less popular choices: Sonic Youth Joy Division Guided by Voices The Velvet Underground The Kinks Built to Spill My Bloody Valentine Swervedriver They Might be Giants Dinosaur Jr. Joan of Arc Godspeed you Black Emperor Bardo Pond (+1 Cloudscapes) Slint Radiohead Husker Du The Ramones The Stooges The Dead Boys Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers King Crimson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 1. Buddy Holly & The Crickets 2. Beatles 3. Beach Boys 4. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band 5. Rolling Stones 6. The Who 7. Led Zep. 8. U2 9. REM 10. Yardbirds 11. Greatful Dead 12. Pink Floyd 13. Van Halen 14. Cream 15. Derek & The Dominos 16. Deep Purple 17. Jimmy Hendrix Experience 18. Pantera 19. Black Sabbath 20. Doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 The Beach Boys The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Who The Kinks The Velvet Underground The Doors Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin The Stooges AC/DC Queen Sex Pistols The Cars U2 The Police Red Hot Chili Peppers Nirvana Radiohead The White Stripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 Husker Du Pixies The Byrds The Who Sugar The Clash Teenage Fanclub Led Zepplin Eels Pavement Buffalo Tom Swervedriver Butthole Surfers The Beatles Public Enemy Crass Nirvana The Kinks The Jam The Cramps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 Husker Du Pixies The Byrds The Who Sugar The Clash Teenage Fanclub Led Zepplin Eels Pavement Buffalo Tom Swervedriver Butthole Surfers The Beatles Public Enemy Crass Nirvana The Kinks The Jam The Cramps Most of those are biased I suppose mine are too, although they aren't my personal top 20. I mean seriously, I would switch out the Sex Pistols for Wire in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members denimboy Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 1. Turbonegro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 Most of those are biased I suppose mine are too, although they aren't my personal top 20. lol, well IMO they are the best...are we supposed to put who we think are the best or who everyone else thinks are the best, if it's the latter what's the point of it? I could make a good case for any of those bands, especially after reading some of the crap in other people's lists.Sex pistols? they made one album, a very important one yes....but they were not a 'better' band than the clash. no {censored}ing way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members attic Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 EelsBright EyesdEUSElliott SmithRadioheadThe Beatles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 Sex pistols? they made one album, a very important one yes....but they were not a 'better' band than the clash. no {censored}ing way. I agree. I own several Clash albums, and I don't even own Never Mind The Bullocks, but The Clash might not have made it to history without the Sex Pistols, so I have to give credit where credit's due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 My opinion of the top 20 bands, but without bias toward the bands I like? I'm trying to get my head around the concept. and of course the obvious bias towards things we've actually heard!! there is no way to do it, music should only judged on your emotional response to it, there is no other way to judge any art.conclusion, stupid thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 I agree. I own several Clash albums, and I don't even own Never Mind The Bullocks, but The Clash might not have made it to history without the Sex Pistols, so I have to give credit where credit's due.yup, but it's not about 'who was the most influential' is it?? lists? what are they good for?absolutly nothing!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t_e_l_e Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 QueenAllman Brothers BandSmashing pumpkinsU2Pink FloydDeep PurpleLed ZeppelinJimi Hendrix (either experience and band of gypsys)Neil YoungDavid BowieVevlet UndergroundRolling StonesRadioheadBeatles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 The BeatlesBob DylanRolling StonesPink FloydThe Who Velvet UndergroundNeil YoungBruce SpringsteenLed Zeppelin Jimi Hendrix Experience Black SabbathThe Stooges Metallica (wouldn't include them myself, but your average joe would)R.E.M. Sex Pistols RadioheadThe CureNirvana Smashing Pumpkins U2 This is surprising close to what mine would look like. Only... Dylan would be bumped down to #3, Zep would be a couple spots higher ... and Pumpkins would be off. Replaced at #20 by Weird Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 Dylan, Bowie, Neil Young, Springsteen - those aren't really bands. You guys aren't playing by the rules If we're gonna stretch the rules that far, then I would definitely have included Bowie, Hendrix, Prince, maybe even Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.Whatever. Another impossible thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpectralJulian Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 How can you possibly make an unbiased list? I'm posting my 20 favorite bands side by side with this list so you can compare. 23 greatest rock bands:-----------------------Sonic YouthFUGAZIThe StoogesLed ZeppelinThe BeatlesThe Velvet UndergroundT. RexThe KinksBlack SabbathNirvanaPink FloydThe ClashThe Rolling StonesAC-DCThe DoorsThe Sex PistolsMy Bloody ValentineJudas PriestBuddy Holly and the CricketsThe Beach BoysThe ReplacementsThe Pixies My favorite 23 bands/artists:---------------------Sonic YouthPolvoMission of BurmaThe KinksFUGAZIPavementDavid BowieIggy PopThe Velvet UndergroundGang of FourMy Bloody ValentineDEVOWIREJoy DivisionThe Jesus and Mary ChainSpacemen 3Guided By VoicesPixiesBig Black/Rapeman/ShellacLed ZeppelinPolysicsthe Replacementsthe Dead Milkmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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