Most Influential Rock Artist Ever

TockTockTock · 04-14-2011, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by captaincaptain

I think MC5 were heavily influential for a number of punk bands later in the 70's. Not only for their sound but for their political views.

Definitely... Rob Tyner's voice really helped define punk.

TheMoondanceRebel · 04-21-2011, 10:49 AM

Id go with Hendrix for guitar, The Doors in terms of lyrics/iconic rebel status, the Beatles/Stones in terms of music in general

Stephen · 05-05-2011, 11:41 PM

The Monkey · 05-10-2011, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

I win.

They would be influential if it wasn't for the fact no one has heard their music.

Anteater · 05-10-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey

They would be influential if it wasn't for the fact no one has heard their music.

You'd be surprised about that if you read around methinks.

Necromancer · 05-16-2011, 04:41 PM

Out of all the bands listed on the above poll, I would pick Led Zeppelin as having the biggest influence with today's modern rock.
There have been a lot of bands and artist mentioned through out this thread that has had a tremendous influence also, but one of the most influential bands to the rock genre (metal in particular) in my personal opinion is Judas Priest, these guy's are the innovators of metal.

IsTrooper · 05-16-2011, 06:29 PM

The Rolling Stones cuz their songs were played during the Cold War? =P

aksawyer · 05-16-2011, 07:09 PM

.....I can't pick just one......

*sweat*

Necromancer · 05-17-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by IsTrooper

The Rolling Stones cuz their songs were played during the Cold War? =P

Thats so true, Gimme Shelter did get a lot of air-play during that time

. Another aspect to hold into consideration is, the Stones also made it through the disco era with their #1 single Miss You from the 1978 album Some Girls, with flying colors.

Stacey. · 05-31-2011, 11:34 AM

The Beatles.

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

05-16-2011, 04:41 PM	#366 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	Judas Priest Out of all the bands listed on the above poll, I would pick Led Zeppelin as having the biggest influence with today's modern rock. There have been a lot of bands and artist mentioned through out this thread that has had a tremendous influence also, but one of the most influential bands to the rock genre (metal in particular) in my personal opinion is Judas Priest, these guy's are the innovators of metal.

05-16-2011, 07:09 PM	#368 (permalink)
aksawyer Groupie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chy-Town yo. Posts: 9	.....I can't pick just one...... sweat __________________ Currently Listening/Re-listening to; System of a Down-Toxicity and Mesmerize Hollywood Undead- American Tragedy Wye Oak- Civillian

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TheMoondanceRebel Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 6	Id go with Hendrix for guitar, The Doors in terms of lyrics/iconic rebel status, the Beatles/Stones in terms of music in general

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Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,847

05-16-2011, 06:29 PM	#367 (permalink)
IsTrooper Groupie Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 11	The Rolling Stones cuz their songs were played during the Cold War? =P

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Stacey. Groupie Join Date: May 2011 Location: with cher lloyd. Posts: 40	The Beatles.