Most Influential Rock Artist Ever

Classof75 · 08-31-2009, 05:37 AM

"Most influential"? Would have to be the Beatles. The number of great songs they wrote has got to win them that distinction. You don't hear Velvet Underground Muzak in elevators.

The Monkey · 08-31-2009, 07:47 AM

One who is critically missing from the poll:

jacklovezhimself · 09-02-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey

One who is critically missing from the poll:

who's this?

cavanherk · 09-04-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jacklovezhimself

who's this?

*right click, properties, Robert Johnson

I agree rock evolved from blues and many had their hands in it.

I think Chuck Berry needs to be placed in the front of the line though.

captaincaptain · 11-19-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jacklovezhimself

who's this?

Robert Johnson...bing him, or if you prefer google him

Bucket Foot · 09-02-2009, 07:08 PM

It is no doubt, the Beatles. Mainly for coming before everyone else and starting this whole thing.

tommietippie · 09-23-2009, 01:17 PM

the beatles will always be on top the have a vast track list that you can find some many song that have influenced other genres

QuickDime · 09-24-2009, 07:21 AM

The Beatles.... not even close in allot of respects.

The Monkey · 11-18-2009, 05:33 AM

The Beatles weren't really groundbreaking in any genre. They weren't the first in bubblegum pop, they weren't the first in folk rock, they weren't the first in psychedelic rock. What exactly did they do to earn them the reputation of a huge influence?

captaincaptain · 11-19-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey

The Beatles weren't really groundbreaking in any genre. They weren't the first in bubblegum pop, they weren't the first in folk rock, they weren't the first in psychedelic rock. What exactly did they do to earn them the reputation of a huge influence?

The innovation that they brought to many genres. They practically invented the concept album with SPLHCB. The White Album is a collection of genres that they attempted from surf rock (Back In The U.S.S.R.) to proto-metal (Helter Skelter) to dance hall (Honey Pie) to experimental (Revolution 9). Its not about who started it, its about who changed it.

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

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Classof75 Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 127	"Most influential"? Would have to be the Beatles. The number of great songs they wrote has got to win them that distinction. You don't hear Velvet Underground Muzak in elevators.

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The Monkey Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 803	One who is critically missing from the poll:

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tommietippie Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Plymouth, England Posts: 3	the beatles will always be on top the have a vast track list that you can find some many song that have influenced other genres

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QuickDime The Legend~! The King~! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 63	The Beatles.... not even close in allot of respects.

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The Monkey Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 803	The Beatles weren't really groundbreaking in any genre. They weren't the first in bubblegum pop, they weren't the first in folk rock, they weren't the first in psychedelic rock. What exactly did they do to earn them the reputation of a huge influence?