Stones had a bigger impact, influenced a generation of bands (including Aero).
But, by the same token, Aerosmith influence the next generation as well.
Musically, neither band was cutting-edge or created anything new or 'never before heard' stuff.
They took what ingredients there, and created their own flavors. Once dissected, everything they do can be traced back to something else.
But that's been the case in every era, in every genre. Everything comes from somewhere, nothing is 100% original.
It's the evolution of music.
That being said, I'm going to go with Aerosmith, simply because they offer a wider variety of sounds & adapted to changing climate of music with the advent of MTV and whatnot.
Don't get me wrong... I hate that dumbass Cryin', Don't Wanna Miss A Thing, Angel bullsh*t . It's top 40 crap specifically written for the MTV audience.
But, they did what they had to do to remain relevant, so I begrudgingly respect that.
Aerosmith has 2 groups of fans, the MTV generation, and the original Aero fans, like me, who cut their teeth on Get Your Wings, Rocks, Draw The Line & the like.
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