How good they were. “Rock” is certainly a broad category so they’re a rock band...I just don’t think they’re as good as some people think. Not exceptionally good musicians, not exceptionally good singing voices, I think John and Paul actually wrote better songs after the band broke up, especially Lennon. I also wasn’t a big Wings fan...thought they were pretty soft and bubble gummy.
No idea what you asking. If you are asking if that is all I got, that is why I wrote, "etc, etc".
This is beyond stupid. Seriously, just stop.
If one listens to the music snobs of the world, there were a lot during that time that wrote music as impactful (how much was genius and how much was drugs is the question): Dylan, Hendrix, The Doors, Joplin, Clapton....and on and on. Pretty much everyone that wrote a song during that era is considered a genius.
No, I’m stating that just listing titles of songs doesn’t really make much of an argument. So seriously, just stop.
It was a typo...should say wasn’t...but you probably could have figured that out.
I think a lot of Lennon’s solo work was crap. Some great songs, but a lot of garbage in there.
. My statement Had nothing to do with your typo it had to do with the ridiculousness of your Position regarding 60s and 70s rock ‘n’ roll
You're cherry picking some of best. And even in that group, how many are at the Beatles level. Few people would put the Doors or Joplin in their league.
Holy shit....how many times do I have to write that this is just my opinion and everyone has their own. So everyone arguing with me is basically saying anyone that disagrees with them is not allowed to have an opinion. Music is very subjective....you like who you like and I’ll like who I like. Nothing worse than a music snob.
Just saying that for some reason that era of musicians are given a much loftier status than deserved.
But my position is just my opinion and I’ve stated that multiple times. You pontificating over the greatness of the Beatles is not going to change my mind. News flash...everyone is allowed to have an opinion on music and it doesn’t have to match yours.
Much more meaningful lyrics though....except some had too much Yoko influence.
I’ve never really gotten too deep into his stuff but of the popular songs, I like his a lot more than the others. Maybe I’ll listen to more of his stuff during this downtime.
Well, it’s music not poetry so it can’t just be about the lyrics. I do get where you’re going with that though.
If Michelangelo drank wine for inspiration.......does it distract from his genius? Or his audience enjoyed his brilliance more after drinking wine? Not sure I'm getting the angle of the anti-drug rant (alcohol is a drug).
Not an anti drug rant by any means...just that high people tend to think what they’re listening to (or watching) is much deeper or better than it actually is. Many of the bands and musicians of that era were created and elevated by the boomer generation at places like Woodstock and they’re still around listening to it and giving it meaning. That’s what I think anyhow. I very well could be full of shit, but it satisfies my inner self.
Weird. Usually when someone has an opinion on this board, nobody argues with them. Especially on topics that people tend to be passionate about. Maybe it's just you.
But music is way too subjective to argue over whether a person likes a certain band or not. It’s not like arguing over who was a better player or which is the better team, where there are stats and victories to measure against....music is just how it makes a person feel. It’s like telling someone they’re wrong because they like a certain food....which some on here would do.
Preferring one band/song over another is subjective and I won't criticize a person for liking or not liking.
Agreed, 1022. When it's all said and done, there's no right and wrong when it comes to liking or disliking a band. But it is fun to argue, and that's part of what makes these discussions enjoyable.
Most of that is true, but in my book, composing good music trumps all of those things, and that is subjective. A band that has all of those qualities, but can't write good music, will never be worth my time.
Agreed except for music snobs that think anyone who doesn’t like what they like are beneath them.
Bingo!!! Younger generations always judge the Beatles solely on their musicianship. It's a forgone conclusion that Ringo was not the best drummer nor was George anywhere near the greatest lead guitarist. But the Beatles knew music, composed lots of music that has had the greatest influence on our music even today.
