Most Influential Rock Artist Ever

Pornographie Nouveau · 05-13-2009, 04:42 PM

The Velvets obviousry.

dac · 05-19-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by khfreek

and all of their later work was basically just a natural progression from that starting point

I'm sorry, since when is it natural for bands to go from 'Love Me Do' to 'Happiness is a Warm Gun.' Go ahead and make the argument that Sabbath is more influential, but don't be ignorant.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 05-19-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by khfreek

The Beatles' early work was a direct ripoff of Chuck Berry

What? I'm sorry but I don't see the connection.

ProggyMan · 05-19-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by khfreek

Seeing as how The Beatles' early work was a direct ripoff of Chuck Berry, and all of their later work was basically just a natural progression from that starting point (while being influenced by many contemporaries), I can't see the modern music scene being as drastically changed if they hadn't hit it big as if Black Sabbath hadn't existed. They essentially created heavy metal.

Lol, how is Day In The Life in anyway related to Chuck Berry?

The Monkey · 05-20-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by khfreek

They essentially created heavy metal.

The creation of heavy metal was more or less inevitable in the late 60's, with Cream, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix among others who brought a heavier style of blues rock into the mainstream, and thus paves way for heavy metal. It would've happened regardless of Black Sabbath.

DReills84 · 05-20-2009, 07:35 AM

The Beatles biggest influence was when they started putting extra sounds on a 4 track. Instead of just assigning a single sound tro each track, they were the first to try loadsa sounds on each one, on Sgt Peppers. This was revolutionary and this is what every artist after them did, without exception.

Rickenbacker · 05-27-2009, 11:10 PM

This shouldn't be a poll. There are too many other acts.

AshleighJane · 05-30-2009, 08:46 AM

you do any poll that you post on here is going to have me voting for the beatles..
i LOVE john lennon and paul mcCartney

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 05-30-2009, 01:24 PM

It's good to see somebody admit that. Cheers!

Scots_ML · 06-05-2009, 02:53 PM

I can’t believe that I’m the only person to vote for The Who. The Who are responsible for influencing so many acts it’s unbelievable. The influence of The Who regards rock performance cannot be overstated either.
I mean off the top of my head:
First band to stack up amplifiers.
First band to use stage lighting for effect.
First band to incorporate feedback in their sound on purpose.
First band to use overdubbing. (On a theatrical multi-track recorder usually used for movie soundtracks)
I haven’t even started on stage theatrics that people still copy to this day.

The Who were also classed as the original punks and named as the major influence for most British Punks when the movement started in the 70’s. This could also be claimed for most Birtpop artists as well. You only had to look at the way Britpop bands dressed to see where their influences came from.
It shouldn’t be forgotten either that The Who were responsible for entire youth culture movements that still prevail and influence people today.

View Poll Results: The Most Influential Rock Artist
The Rolling Stones	12	3.74%
The Beatles	152	47.35%
The Who	12	3.74%
Led Zeppelin	28	8.72%
The Kinks	4	1.25%
Bob Dylan	41	12.77%
Jim Hendrix	37	11.53%
The Velvet Underground	35	10.90%
Voters: 321. You may not vote on this poll

05-30-2009, 08:46 AM	#268 (permalink)
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Scots_ML Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 63	I can’t believe that I’m the only person to vote for The Who. The Who are responsible for influencing so many acts it’s unbelievable. The influence of The Who regards rock performance cannot be overstated either. I mean off the top of my head: First band to stack up amplifiers. First band to use stage lighting for effect. First band to incorporate feedback in their sound on purpose. First band to use overdubbing. (On a theatrical multi-track recorder usually used for movie soundtracks) I haven’t even started on stage theatrics that people still copy to this day. The Who were also classed as the original punks and named as the major influence for most British Punks when the movement started in the 70’s. This could also be claimed for most Birtpop artists as well. You only had to look at the way Britpop bands dressed to see where their influences came from. It shouldn’t be forgotten either that The Who were responsible for entire youth culture movements that still prevail and influence people today. __________________ I live the life of a happy man. I just hope he doesn't wan't it back.

05-13-2009, 04:42 PM	#261 (permalink)
Pornographie Nouveau Hip Priest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 302	The Velvets obviousry.

05-20-2009, 07:35 AM	#266 (permalink)
DReills84 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 57	The Beatles biggest influence was when they started putting extra sounds on a 4 track. Instead of just assigning a single sound tro each track, they were the first to try loadsa sounds on each one, on Sgt Peppers. This was revolutionary and this is what every artist after them did, without exception.

05-27-2009, 11:10 PM	#267 (permalink)
Rickenbacker / Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conn Posts: 1,338	This shouldn't be a poll. There are too many other acts.

05-30-2009, 01:24 PM	#269 (permalink)
~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,538	It's good to see somebody admit that. Cheers!