Who is the Greatest Musical Talent in the Rolling Stones

BookMama · 06-05-2009, 05:21 AM

Who is the greatest musical talent in the Rolling Stones -- Mick Jagger or Keith Richards?

Feel free to add your reasons ... or not.

boo boo · 06-05-2009, 09:19 AM

Bill Wyman.

Seltzer · 06-05-2009, 09:41 AM

This bassline alone immortalises Bill Wyman:

BookMama · 06-05-2009, 10:04 AM

Sounds like we have
Bill Wyman - 2 votes
Mick Jagger - 0
Keith Richards - 0

Interesting...

Antonio · 10-20-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Seltzer

This bassline alone immortalises Bill Wyman:

i see the song Sympathy For The Devil is him at his best

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-05-2009, 10:07 AM

Having a stand out musician would ruin them, The beauty with the Stones is it's the band as a unit that makes it work.

almauro · 06-05-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Having a stand out musician would ruin them, The beauty with the Stones is it's the band as a unit that makes it work.

Well said. They were both equally essential, amounting to more than any individual could achieve. I view Jagger as the adventurous spirit, and Keef as the one more interested in doing the subtle variation. It just goes to show how very talented they were, completely overshadowing one of the greatest bassists, ever. People rarely talk about how extraordinary Wyman was.

Lu_Galasso · 10-19-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Having a stand out musician would ruin them, The beauty with the Stones is it's the band as a unit that makes it work.

Agreed 100%! The Rolling Stones are one of the tightest bands in music history, and every single part of their makeup contributes to the whole. I have to admit I love Keith Richards' guitar style, but really, without the rest of them he'd just be another good guitar player.

Saggitarian Pulse · 10-21-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Having a stand out musician would ruin them, The beauty with the Stones is it's the band as a unit that makes it work.

Agreed. The Stones as singles artists have never been my cup of tea. Together, they have the feel that makes the groove that is the Rolling Stones. Oh, well. It's only Rock n Roll.......but I like it.

boo boo · 06-05-2009, 11:18 AM

Yeah, he actually is a good bassist, rhythm is an important part of the RS sound in which bass certainly plays a part, virtually everyone overlooks him and I dunno why when The Stones are as popular as they are.

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