Come on real answers here...
2006-06-16 05:24:15 · 15 answers · asked by hkm_hrns 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The Rolling Stones with out a doubt. Objectively speaking the plethora of music and their ability to produce so many songs of such a long time (four decades) places them above any other rock and roll band.
2006-06-16 05:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bud 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Man, that's a tough question to answer, especially because of the all of the sub-genres of rock music.
I recently read an opinion that Iggy Pop and the Stooges were the best band produced by the U.S. I don't know if I agree with that, though I love Iggy's music.
Currently, I have a few very favorite bands which I consider the best at what they do for rock music:
Built to Spill is a phenominal guitar band, inspired by Neil Young but definitely with their own indie twist.
Grandaddy is a kind of future-folk indie band with a style like no one else. Soft, nasally vocals and killer lyrics with a slightly science fiction sound.
The Flaming Lips have been around for 20+ years but they keep going strong with similarly futuristic sounds and themes, and I hear their live shows are the best for both sound and theatrics.
Mindless Self Indulgence is tops for techno-punk. Urine and the band are rowdy, bawdy, crude, clever and talented.
TOOL has all the attitude and bizarre carnivale of modern rock music, but sometimes Maynard has too much of an agenda. Still, there's no doubt they have a fantastic sound.
But if I had to pick one all time band to represent rock music, I would have to go with The Pixies. Frank Black's hollerin' and Kim Deal's sexy charm, combined with punk attitude, indie spirit, and real inventiveness make this band one of the greatest ever (as evidenced by their sold out shows all last year for their reunion tour).
I'm currently on a Sonic Youth kick, but the Pixies will always be at the top for me.
2006-06-16 05:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by Emperor T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aerosmith has had the staying power. I saw them first in the 70's and later took my som to see them on his 15th birthday in the 90's.
Aerosmith (1973)
Get Your Wings (1974)
Toys In The Attic (1975)
Rocks (1976)
Draw The Line (1977)
Live Bootleg (1978) (Live Words)
Night In The Ruts (1979)
(80's)Greatest Hits (1980)
{JPP} Let The Music Do The Talking (1980)
{JPP} I've Got The Rock-n-Rolls Again (1981)
Whitford / St. Holmes (1981)
Rock In A Hard Place (1982)
{JPP} Once A Rocker Always A Rocker (1983)
Done With Mirrors (1985)
Classics Live (1986) (Live Words)
Classics Live 2 (1986) (Live Words)
Permanent Vacation (1987)
Less Than Zero Soundtrack (1987)
Gems (1988)
Pump (1989)
(90's) Pandora's Box (1991)
Get A Grip (1993)
Big Ones (1994)
Nine Lives (1997)
A Little South Of Sanity (1998) (Live Words)
Armageddon Soundtrack (1998)
and still going...Just Push Play (2001)
Young Lust (2001)
O Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits (2002)
Honkin' On Bobo (2004)
Rockin' The Joint (2005) (Live Words)
2006-06-16 06:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by mischiefmaker_kc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rolling Stones, because there songs are classic everyone can relate. When I went to see them live I saw people from 70 to 7 enjoying the show. Who else can do that?
2006-06-16 05:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by oconnorct1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jimi Hendrix
2006-06-16 05:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you have a best? Here's my top list:
the Who
Pink Floyd
TFK
Skillet
Rush
Metallica
Motley Crue
Van Halen (B4 they were Van Hagar)
Yes
Old Genesis (Peter Gabriel era)
The Ramones
Sex Pistols
Many many others...
2006-06-16 06:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by byhisgrace70295 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judas Priest. They stay true to their metal roots and still put on an amazing live show. K.K. & Glenn are still in total sync with eachother and Rob's vocals speak for themselves. They are the true Metal Gods!
2006-06-16 06:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by dizbuster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stones!
2006-06-16 05:27:21 · answer #8 · answered by ncbound 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rolling Stones or Kiss.....saw them both...both are classics....both put on a great show!
2006-06-16 05:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three Days Grace
why? because besides being good looking(lol) they f- rock! listen to there albums. preferably their new one that came out wednesday (one- x )
2006-06-16 05:27:49 · answer #10 · answered by cowzrockz5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋