Best Classic Rock Band - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-ray1 · 01-05-2011, 04:43 PM

Here's my attempt at a list of most classic rock bands. Pick your favorite.

GLaDOS · 01-05-2011, 08:02 PM

Well, King Crimson's a favorite of mine, but I also like all of the other mentions on the polls.

Al_The_Strange · 01-06-2011, 08:03 AM

Such a tough choice...

I'm going with Led Zeppelin on this one. I have the majority of their songs and it's always a pleasure to listen to.

AC/DC, Def Leppard, Rolling Stones, The Who, are all close seconds for me though. I started getting into Jimmi Hendrix and he's pretty cool.

Waboman · 01-06-2011, 08:33 AM

A very tough choice, indeed. A lot of great rock n roll bands to choose from. However, without The Beatles, there wouldn't be as many great rock n roll bands. The Fab Four gets my vote.

Azyiu · 01-06-2011, 08:41 AM

I voted for Queen... but then how do you define "classic rock" here? I think Metallica and Dream Theater are "classic" enough for being around for over 20 plus years.

lucv13 · 01-06-2011, 09:37 AM

Tough one but I had to go with Rush with Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin running a close 2nd and 3rd and Rush is Canadian...

Blu-ray1 · 01-06-2011, 12:09 PM

I still haven't voted myself because i can't decide

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naturephoto1 · 01-06-2011, 12:16 PM

How could you forget Yes on this list? It is my favorite Rock Band and is considered by most to be if not the greatest Progressive Rock Band then it is at least in the top 3 or 5.

Rich

master_8ball · 01-06-2011, 01:32 PM

Went with Led Zeppelin but it was tough. Black Sabbath would probably be second.

Love Metallica but dont really see them as classic rock.

I hate Rush

Beta Man · 01-06-2011, 01:41 PM

SDon1969 · 01-06-2011, 01:44 PM

Led Zeppelin was an easy choice for me.

miller_time22 · 01-06-2011, 02:45 PM

I voted for Sabbath. Zeppelin and Floyd were right there, but I figured they would get plenty of love anyway.

CaptainYoda · 01-06-2011, 02:47 PM

I would like to vote for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They have been around for 35 years, still cranking out great music, and sound excellent live.

FREYMAX 3D · 01-06-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

How could you forget Yes on this list? It is my favorite Rock Band and is considered by most to be if not the greatest Progressive Rock Band then it is at least in the top 3 or 5.

Rich

I'm with you on this one, Naturephoto - King Crimson, but no Yes?? Progressive Rock is still my favorite - Yes, Peter-Gabriel-Era Genesis, Floyd, Rush... love those epic-length songs that hardly ever got any airtime on the radio back in the day...

Anyway, I went with Pink Floyd as my favorite from this list... just saw Roger Waters: The Wall Live in Philly back in November, what an awesome concert! Although, I much prefer the older Floyd as their best...

CZAR · 01-06-2011, 03:39 PM

Man some of these groups bring back memories. My top five from your list would be:

Aerosmith
Def Leppard
Genesis
The Police
Journey

I dont have the biggest knowledge of classic rock bands but I would add these groups also as I think they qualify:

Yes
Duran Duran
Van Halen
Quiet Riot
Talking Heads
Tears for Fears
Eurythmics
Jefferson Airplane
Blondie
David Bowie

Man I remember those MTV videos like it was yesterday. 80's is my favorite decade! Got Em!!

Slick Nick · 01-06-2011, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray1

Here's my attempt at a list of most classic rock bands. Pick your favorite.

Kinks, Police, Beatles, Beach Boys and Ramones are not classic rock.

Blu-ray1 · 01-06-2011, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick Nick

Kinks, Police, Beatles, Beach Boys and Ramones are not classic rock.

Ya but alot of people include them on these types of lists so i figured why not.

naturephoto1 · 01-06-2011, 07:43 PM

Another Classic Rock Band favorite that comes to mind missing from the list is The Moody Blues. Certainly in my top 5 or so favorite Classic Rock bands.

Rich

moonheman · 01-07-2011, 07:55 AM

Had to go with the Beatles. In my opinion, not only are they the best classic rock band, they are the best band of all time

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jvince · 01-11-2011, 12:40 AM

The Beatles, hands down. Such an influential band with a huge discography that you could listen to whichever mood you're in.

View Poll Results: Best Classic Rock Band?
AC/DC	2	5.13%
Aerosmith	1	2.56%
Black Sabbath	1	2.56%
Blue Oyster Cult	0	0%
Boston	0	0%
Cream	0	0%
Creedence Clearwater Revival	0	0%
Deep Purple	0	0%
Def Leppard	0	0%
Eagles	1	2.56%
Genesis	1	2.56%
Grand Funk Railroad	0	0%
Grateful Dead	1	2.56%
Jimi Hendrix	1	2.56%
Journey	0	0%
Judas Priest	2	5.13%
King Crimson	2	5.13%
Kiss	1	2.56%
Led Zeppelin	8	20.51%
Lynyrd Skynyrd	0	0%
Metallica	1	2.56%
Pink Floyd	3	7.69%
Queen	1	2.56%
Rush	1	2.56%
Sly and the Family Stone	0	0%
The Allman Brothers Band	0	0%
The Beach Boys	0	0%
The Beatles	8	20.51%
The Clash	1	2.56%
The Doors	0	0%
The Guess Who	0	0%
The Kinks	0	0%
The Police	0	0%
The Ramones	1	2.56%
The Rolling Stones	1	2.56%
The Who	0	0%
U2	1	2.56%
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll

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01-05-2011, 08:02 PM	#2
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Well, King Crimson's a favorite of mine, but I also like all of the other mentions on the polls.

01-06-2011, 08:03 AM	#3
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4958 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Such a tough choice... I'm going with Led Zeppelin on this one. I have the majority of their songs and it's always a pleasure to listen to. AC/DC, Def Leppard, Rolling Stones, The Who, are all close seconds for me though. I started getting into Jimmi Hendrix and he's pretty cool.

01-06-2011, 08:33 AM	#4
Waboman Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:In a van down by the river 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:503 Trading Score:3	A very tough choice, indeed. A lot of great rock n roll bands to choose from. However, without The Beatles, there wouldn't be as many great rock n roll bands. The Fab Four gets my vote.

01-06-2011, 08:41 AM	#5
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	I voted for Queen... but then how do you define "classic rock" here? I think Metallica and Dream Theater are "classic" enough for being around for over 20 plus years.

01-06-2011, 09:37 AM	#6
lucv13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Gatineau QC Canada DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:12	Tough one but I had to go with Rush with Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin running a close 2nd and 3rd and Rush is Canadian...

01-06-2011, 12:09 PM	#7
Blu-ray1 Active Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:22 Blu-ray reviews:2	I still haven't voted myself because i can't decide .

01-06-2011, 12:16 PM	#8
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	How could you forget Yes on this list? It is my favorite Rock Band and is considered by most to be if not the greatest Progressive Rock Band then it is at least in the top 3 or 5. Rich

01-06-2011, 01:32 PM	#9
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	Went with Led Zeppelin but it was tough. Black Sabbath would probably be second. Love Metallica but dont really see them as classic rock. I hate Rush

01-06-2011, 01:41 PM	#10
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25

01-06-2011, 01:44 PM	#11
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Led Zeppelin was an easy choice for me.

01-06-2011, 02:45 PM	#12
miller_time22 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:230 Blu-ray collection:1827 DVD collection:228 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:16	I voted for Sabbath. Zeppelin and Floyd were right there, but I figured they would get plenty of love anyway.

01-06-2011, 02:47 PM	#13
CaptainYoda Power Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Temescal Valley, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:371	I would like to vote for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They have been around for 35 years, still cranking out great music, and sound excellent live.

01-06-2011, 03:39 PM	#15
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Man some of these groups bring back memories. My top five from your list would be: Aerosmith Def Leppard Genesis The Police Journey I dont have the biggest knowledge of classic rock bands but I would add these groups also as I think they qualify: Yes Duran Duran Van Halen Quiet Riot Talking Heads Tears for Fears Eurythmics Jefferson Airplane Blondie David Bowie Man I remember those MTV videos like it was yesterday. 80's is my favorite decade! Got Em!!

01-06-2011, 07:43 PM	#18
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Another Classic Rock Band favorite that comes to mind missing from the list is The Moody Blues. Certainly in my top 5 or so favorite Classic Rock bands. Rich

01-07-2011, 07:55 AM	#19
moonheman Junior Member Member since:Jan 2011	Had to go with the Beatles. In my opinion, not only are they the best classic rock band, they are the best band of all time .

01-11-2011, 12:40 AM	#20
jvince Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:239 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:15	The Beatles, hands down. Such an influential band with a huge discography that you could listen to whichever mood you're in.

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