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  • PJ_LukinPJ_Lukin Posts: 2,055
    As someone who was around the 60's and the 70's, I can not in good conscience vote against the Beatles. Love Pearl Jam, but this is the Beatles. They changed everything.

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  • AtlantaJammerAtlantaJammer Posts: 2,611
    Not to pick on Newch or anyone else that loves The Beatles but please explain to me this.... Let's say The Beatles came out today. And a mainstream song like I wanna hold your hand or Lucy in the Sky or Yellow Submarine came on your local "rock" station. What would the overwhelming majority think? Garbage!!!! Now, let's say someone like Zeppelin just came out and you heard Black Dog or MOST of their main singles came on? Mass hysteria guaranteed. You could put a Ton of other bands in that same category with Zeppelin in those regards. The Beatles are dated. Great musicians for sure. They're music just sucks. Just face the facts....
  • WaveRyderWaveRyder Posts: 1,128
    Not to pick on Newch or anyone else that loves The Beatles but please explain to me this.... Let's say The Beatles came out today. And a mainstream song like I wanna hold your hand or Lucy in the Sky or Yellow Submarine came on your local "rock" station. What would the overwhelming majority think? Garbage!!!! Now, let's say someone like Zeppelin just came out and you heard Black Dog or MOST of their main singles came on? Mass hysteria guaranteed. You could put a Ton of other bands in that same category with Zeppelin in those regards. The Beatles are dated. Great musicians for sure. They're music just sucks. Just face the facts....

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  • Grunge100Grunge100 Posts: 178
    Grunge100 wrote:
    When it comes to rock music that isn't far off. They pretty much are the holy grail

    Oh come on.... The Beatles were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. If the Beatles never existed, it would have been the Stones or someone else. They influenced a lot of musicians because they were the first main stream rock band.

    although i think this is a troll, i still feel the need to respond.

    buddy holly, elvis, chuck berry.... all before the beatles. the reason why they influence a lot of musicians is because they were amazing at what they did. they understood music.

    Sorry dude I am not a troll. Please refrain from name calling----thanks....

    They understood music? Please explain???
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  • OwlOwl Posts: 1,062
    Just left my vote, but it looks quite hard... :|
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Not to pick on Newch or anyone else that loves The Beatles but please explain to me this.... Let's say The Beatles came out today. And a mainstream song like I wanna hold your hand or Lucy in the Sky or Yellow Submarine came on your local "rock" station. What would the overwhelming majority think? Garbage!!!! Now, let's say someone like Zeppelin just came out and you heard Black Dog or MOST of their main singles came on? Mass hysteria guaranteed. You could put a Ton of other bands in that same category with Zeppelin in those regards. The Beatles are dated. Great musicians for sure. They're music just sucks. Just face the facts....
    Dylan would get shit on, wouldn't have a record contract today. I doubt Tom Waits would either.

    And Zeppelin would get their asses sued for their first two records (and I love Zeppelin).
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  • BLACK35BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,960
    Just voted, its at 69 Beatles, PJ 28
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  • CantKeepMeHereCantKeepMeHere Posts: 2,177
    wow getting SPANKED by the Beatles
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    PJ didn't deserve to beat jimi let alone do they deserve to beat the beatles... it doesn't show "how big PJ is"... it shows how obsessive/obnoxious their fans are :evil:

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  • PJ_LukinPJ_Lukin Posts: 2,055
    Not to pick on Newch or anyone else that loves The Beatles but please explain to me this.... Let's say The Beatles came out today. And a mainstream song like I wanna hold your hand or Lucy in the Sky or Yellow Submarine came on your local "rock" station. What would the overwhelming majority think? Garbage!!!! Now, let's say someone like Zeppelin just came out and you heard Black Dog or MOST of their main singles came on? Mass hysteria guaranteed. You could put a Ton of other bands in that same category with Zeppelin in those regards. The Beatles are dated. Great musicians for sure. They're music just sucks. Just face the facts....
    Dylan would get shit on, wouldn't have a record contract today. I doubt Tom Waits would either.

    And Zeppelin would get their asses sued for their first two records (and I love Zeppelin).
    Neil Young ....Beach Boys.......The Band.......would fit that bill too. If you ask 100 musicians 99 of them will say the Beatles were an influence at some point in their lives. The Beatles are the Babe Ruth of Rock, there have been and will be better, but no one was even close when they were in their prime and no one had the influence they did and still do. In my opinion, a good portion of Ed's solo stuff is definitely influenced by the Beatles.
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  • NewJPageNewJPage Posts: 3,317

    Can I add something... those songs are dated as shit. Who the Hell is rocking to I wanna hold your hand... only gays and chicks I believe....

    completely ignorant, idiotic, and unnecessary. please take your homophobia and misogyny to theblaze.com. not needed here in a discussion about MUSIC.
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  • AtlantaJammerAtlantaJammer Posts: 2,611
    NewJPage wrote:

    Can I add something... those songs are dated as shit. Who the Hell is rocking to I wanna hold your hand... only gays and chicks I believe....

    completely ignorant, idiotic, and unnecessary. please take your homophobia and misogyny to theblaze.com. not needed here in a discussion about MUSIC.


    Hmmm. It's just the interpretation of the lyrics I got. I'm not homophobic...
  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    It truly baffles me how little some people know about music.
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Surprised no mention of what The Beatles accomplished in the studio.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatle ... _recording
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  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,077
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  • Damn. Honestly, some of u guys are taking this POLL tooooooo personal. Its not about who's the better band. Its about voting for YOUR favorite band. That's all. This whole, " I can't vote against the Beatles" is pretty damn gay. Its all in fun. The whole purpose is for everyone to vote for their fav. Band see who wins. Even with some of u guys voting against PJ, wed still get our asses kicked! Might as well go for the band u follow the most!
  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,077
    pjeptx wrote:
    Damn. Honestly, some of u guys are taking this POLL tooooooo personal. Its not about who's the better band. Its about voting for YOUR favorite band. That's all. This whole, " I can't vote against the Beatles" is pretty damn gay. Its all in fun. The whole purpose is for everyone to vote for their fav. Band see who wins. Even with some of u guys voting against PJ, wed still get our asses kicked! Might as well go for the band u follow the most!
    people always on this board take thing's personally when it comes to pj :roll:
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Why does everyone shit on the early Beatles records? Some great great tunes (including one Eddie covers...)
    I don't understand why people do. I always say the early stuff is what made them famous.
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  • I personally love the Beatles, have all their cds, love their music. Nothing against them, they prob are the best ever, but at the end of the day I bleed yellow! (ledbetter).... I dnt go against the band that's MY inspiration, the band I follow the most. Pj all day,every day baby!
  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,077
    Newch91 wrote:
    Why does everyone shit on the early Beatles records? Some great great tunes (including one Eddie covers...)
    I don't understand why people do. I always say the early stuff is what made them famous.
    i always find myself liking the later stuff of bands. it's a weird thing i have. i guess people like the later stuff cause some band's take "chances" as they get older.
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  • Let me put it u this way, are the who better than the Beatles??? Of course not! Would eddie vote for the who? Ur DAMN RIGHT he will!
  • dwhite76dwhite76 Posts: 2,801
    71 % for the Beatles to 29% for Pearl Jam. We have a lot of work to do to catch up. So Take 20 seconds out of ur day and vote for PJ. :D
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  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,077
    pjeptx wrote:
    Let me put it u this way, are the who better than the Beatles??? Of course not! Would eddie vote for the who? Ur DAMN RIGHT he will!
    some people would say yes the who are and i would be one of those people

    opinions are like assholes, everyone has one
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  • dwhite76 wrote:
    71 % for the Beatles to 29% for Pearl Jam. We have a lot of work to do to catch up. So Take 20 seconds out of ur day and vote for PJ. :D


    I know! ... anyone have a membership on metallicas website? We can strike a deal. We'll help them with zepp, since they are getting killed too, and they'll help us!!!!!! Its a win win! Lol!
  • WaveRyderWaveRyder Posts: 1,128
    Eff the beatles
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  • sickofitsickofit Norway Posts: 780
    Nice comment, that last one :lolno:

    Ppl, to each his own and for goodness sake, it JUST A POLL! Calm down, vote for who u want to, cheat if you think that's necessary. I'm sure members of PJ and the surviving members of the Beatles are not losing any sleep over an insignificant poll.

    Their musical careers, styles, influence and abilities are incomparable and like chalk & cheese in many ways. But I will say this: I've heard PJ and EV cover the Beatles at their gigs.... anyone heard of the opposite being done by Macca these days? PJ proudly walks the path The Beatles (and other 'pioneering bands' paved) - adding their own touch...and I bet they'd maintain they're proud to do so.

    Oh, and I so laughed uncontrollably at the popcorn smiley :lol::lol::lol:
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  • DanimalDanimal Posts: 2,000
    Just voted for the Beatles.
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  • BlockheadBlockhead Posts: 1,538
    First four track recording (I want to hold your hand).
    Artificial Double Tracking was created during work on The Beatles Revolver.

    Those two things alone changed the way music has been recorded ever since.

    I suggest those of you saying the beatles are overrated actually sit down and listen to rubber soul thru abbey road. Their musical evolution and creativity in that short period of time is something that no band has ever done.
  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    metsfan wrote:
    pjeptx wrote:
    Damn. Honestly, some of u guys are taking this POLL tooooooo personal. Its not about who's the better band. Its about voting for YOUR favorite band. That's all. This whole, " I can't vote against the Beatles" is pretty damn gay. Its all in fun. The whole purpose is for everyone to vote for their fav. Band see who wins. Even with some of u guys voting against PJ, wed still get our asses kicked! Might as well go for the band u follow the most!
    people always on this board take thing's personally when it comes to pj :roll:

    Some people think the more they defend Pearl Jam the bigger of a fan they are.

    Let's just put it this way........

    The Beatles are the #1 European band of all time
    Pearl Jam are the #1 or #2 American band of all time. Take your pick between Bruce and PJ
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  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    As good as PJ are, c'mon people, lets get serious.
    There is no comparison between the Beatles and Pearl Jam. They are legendary. It's not even remotely close.
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