BigTone Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Major Isewater said: That's ok , we can't all like music . Indeed we can't but the Beatles did nowt to change anything with dross like Yellow Submarine. In saying that McCartney really did put the T into WAT. Would rather vote for The Sugarbabes !! The Stones for me piddled all over the Beatles but even then would not be my favourite. I have a CD collection that runs into several thousand. Out of all I still cannot pick a favourite even after seeing Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music 28 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, BigTone said: Indeed we can't but the Beatles did nowt to change anything with dross like Yellow Submarine. Would rather vote for The Sugarbabes !! Without this we'd never have had " we all dream of a team of Ivan Sproules " Or The Famara Diedhou song . I don't like all of their stuff but they wrote songs about life , Eleanor Rigby, She's leaving Home , Yesterday etc and musically were amazing, deceptively so . They also as a band stirred up a stuffy post war Britain with their cheeky scouse humour and derring do. They are like the Monty Python team of the music world , go anywhere on the planet and people will know a Beatle's song or a Python sketch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted November 14, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 For me, it has to be Led Zeppelin, probably followed by The Rolling Stones, saw Zeppelin live twice and the Stones once (Ashton Gate) gigs never to be forgotten...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardy Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Pink Floyd, not everyones cup of tea but there isn't a person on earth that could dislike a Pink Floyd/Roger Waters live show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 UK Subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SODS_LAW Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 The greatest bands I’ve seen live are the foo fighters and the killers, great live shows! Oasis are up there for me with the smiths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Dazzler Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, SODS_LAW said: The greatest bands I’ve seen live are the foo fighters and the killers, great live shows! Oasis are up there for me with the smiths. Good shout, and to move away from the OP and the best ever bands, but to move into live performances, David Bowie (and the Spiders from Mars) at the Colston Hall 1973 which was basically the Ziggy Stardust/Aladdin Sane tour, was the best ever concert in terms of brilliance of music and stage performance that I have ever seen (and I have seen a hell of a lot!). That gig was sensational and it was the first concert of two he did at the CH that night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Lots of older bands being suggested. Post 2000 the best band has to be Arctic Monkeys. No weak albums and their first album and last two albums are superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkRockDad Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 The Clash - Everytime!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Stranglers....Meninblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 20 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Perhaps not a fashionable choice but The Beatles. They changed the face of Pop music , left us with so many classics and if ever you try to play their music it's very clever . I think there’s two different questions really. The answer I would give to “who is the best?” is different to “who is your favourite?”. I wouldn’t put the Beatles at the top of my personal list, but I’d have no problem with them being described as the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 We should definitely have a live music thread as a spin off to this. How many of you went to the Kasabian gig at the Bristol O2 this year? Unbelievable show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 8 hours ago, RedDave said: Lots of older bands being suggested. Post 2000 the best band has to be Arctic Monkeys. No weak albums and their first album and last two albums are superb They’ve got gradually better each time, their first was fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, nebristolred said: We should definitely have a live music thread as a spin off to this. How many of you went to the Kasabian gig at the Bristol O2 this year? Unbelievable show A few options for best gig I have been to: - In terms of skill of the musicians, probably would be Tackhead, early 1990s. - In terms of the reception by the crowd, Specials in Dublin, 2009. - In terms of a gig I enjoyed the most, New Order in Manchester, 1986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hacienda by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, nebristolred said: Hacienda by any chance? Indeed it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Showaddywaddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 10 hours ago, New Dazzler said: Good shout, and to move away from the OP and the best ever bands, but to move into live performances, David Bowie (and the Spiders from Mars) at the Colston Hall 1973 which was basically the Ziggy Stardust/Aladdin Sane tour, was the best ever concert in terms of brilliance of music and stage performance that I have ever seen (and I have seen a hell of a lot!). That gig was sensational and it was the first concert of two he did at the CH that night! I was in the front row of the choir seats for the second one. Still have the ticket ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Stranglers....Meninblack I saw them again this year , they are brilliant. Must rank as one of the best . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Glenn and Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I'm surprised no one's mentioned the Wurzels . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 It's obviously incredibly subjective. But imho you'd be hard pressed to better Bowie. The ultimate musical chameleon but pretty much everything he touched turned to gold, (maybe not Tin Machine!) and live he was just incredible as the recent Glastonbury concert shows. I've heard from people that were around that he was just as good live in the early 70s as well. His breadth of tastes and ability to grow with the times were just incredible and his last two albums are as good as anything he did. If I was pushed it'd be Zavid every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 23 hours ago, Sir Leigh of Somerset said: The Waterboys for me. First saw them back in 1986 (I think it was) in the Colston Hall (supported by The Saw Doctors who are also an excellent band but in a different way!). The Waterboys (ie Mike Scott plus) are still touring regularly. Their album 'This is the Sea' (1985) is soooo good (as are all of them). I always preferred Pagan Place to This is the Sea. There is a cracking Glastonbury recording from BBC In Concert from a few years later (Glastonbury 88 I believe) that’s is about on the net. As the Waterboys drifted towards Irish Folk. I drifted away and pretty much replaced them with the Wedding Present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 3 hours ago, lenred said: It's obviously incredibly subjective. But imho you'd be hard pressed to better Bowie. The ultimate musical chameleon but pretty much everything he touched turned to gold, (maybe not Tin Machine!) and live he was just incredible as the recent Glastonbury concert shows. I've heard from people that were around that he was just as good live in the early 70s as well. His breadth of tastes and ability to grow with the times were just incredible and his last two albums are as good as anything he did. If I was pushed it'd be Zavid every time! Great shout, if we're talking single artists then for having the entire catalogue he has to be right up there. Honestly, it's even more impressive given that in reality he was nothing more than just a 'good' singer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 41 minutes ago, nebristolred said: Great shout, if we're talking single artists then for having the entire catalogue he has to be right up there. Honestly, it's even more impressive given that in reality he was nothing more than just a 'good' singer. For single artists, Prince should also get a nod: stunning back catalogue, proficient on numerous instruments, decent producer, and slept with some spectacular women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 So many great bands to pick from but The Jam for me. Sadly one I never not to see live unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 How have Oasis even been mentioned in this conversation?! And how have Radiohead not? Absolute genius. In terms of strike-rate of hits and given they were only around for three years The Smiths have to be up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: How have Oasis even been mentioned in this conversation?! And how have Radiohead not? Absolute genius. In terms of strike-rate of hits and given they were only around for three years The Smiths have to be up there. I loved oasis - great albums i reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Oasis were great in so many ways, but not worthy of a 'greatest band ever' conversation. To be the greatest band you have to have everything, and musically Oasis were average, even if their songs were great. I'd concede that they have some of the greatest songs ever. Though they're not my favourites, The Masterplan and D'You Know What I Mean are just incredible pieces of music. And behind that they had tons of very, very good songs. They'd definitely be up there in terms of quantity because they just had dozens of quality songs, but songwriting-wise and considering the talent of each individual member, they're trumped by so many bands imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 18 hours ago, lenred said: It's obviously incredibly subjective. But imho you'd be hard pressed to better Bowie. The ultimate musical chameleon but pretty much everything he touched turned to gold, (maybe not Tin Machine!) and live he was just incredible as the recent Glastonbury concert shows. I've heard from people that were around that he was just as good live in the early 70s as well. His breadth of tastes and ability to grow with the times were just incredible and his last two albums are as good as anything he did. If I was pushed it'd be Zavid every time! Bowie wasn't a band though was he ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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