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I think the musicianship is mostly objective (and Rush have an extraordinary musicianship), but the quality of songwriting is mostly subjective. People who are Rush fans will say that Rush's songwriting is extraordinary and people who are not Rush fans will deny that, but no one can deny their musicianship.

Iron Maiden and Deep Purple in the top ten "most talented"? :lol: Why not Deep Purple? They were such a strong group of musicians. They had a super proficient guitarist (Blackmore), very proficient drummer (who never received the proper recognition), super proficient keyboardist (the best in rock along with Emerson and Wakeman) and they had two great vocalists (Gillan and Coverdale). I know the bassists weren't top-tier players, but Glover was better than average for sure. Deep Purple's musicianship was really extraordinary. And they had a reputation of outstanding live act in the 70's, they were easily superior than Led Zeppelin in that regard. And although Iron Maiden are not Rush-level talented, they are very talented nonetheless. And a great live band even today, when they're the dudes in their 60s.

http://www.thetoptens.com/most-talented-bands/

Who is RTF? I suppose KC is King Crimson? I have to disagree with your statement that Peart is the best drummer ever because they are/were a few jazz guys who could easily beat him anytime, Buddy Rich being the most notable of them. Also it's debatable whether Geddy is the best bassist, because The Ox (and Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, Les Claypool, Chris Squire) exists. And how can you be sure Rush are superior/more talented musicians than e.g. Yes (such a strong quartet Howe + Wakeman + Bruford + Squire)? I didn't read the entire thread but RTF is probably Return to Forever who were a jazz fusion band from the 70's. They reappeared in the 2000's which is when I saw them live. Great band. Yeah, KC is probably King Crimson and were also great musicians. To this list I would add Mahavishnu Orchestra. I don't think there has ever been any better musicians than them(like RTF also jazz fusion)but that's just my opinion. I'm a huge Yes fan and for a long time they were my favorite band. Comparing them to Rush isn't really fair but if I had to choose I think at their peak Yes were slightly better musicians. When Bill Bruford left they became slightly less good because Alan White wasn't as good as Bill Bruford but they still made some great music. Gentle Giant were another band who had top notch musicians but I doubt many people on this page reading this have any idea who they were. They were another underrated prog rock band from the seventies. After King crimson they are the most well known(or one of them at least)of the lesser knowns. Gentle Giant are well known to my ears! :) Well, a lot of prog rock fans are Rush fans but not all Rush fans are big prog fans. ;) That's true. It's interesting there is a big overlap between Rush and Van Halen fans. That's really surprising to me, because Rush and VH are vastly different styles of rock music. both have great musicianship Only from the guitar aspect Van Halen's musicianship is exceptional. Bass and drums in Van Halen music are not exceptional as it's the case with Rush.

Are you sure that Rush are unmatched as a live act by any other band?

1. Subdivisions 2. Analog Kid 3. Beneath, Between, & Behind 4. By-Tor & the Snow Dog 5. The Weapon 6. New World Man 7. Losing It 8. In the End

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What would you take?

Leftoverture crushes The Game. But Queen is a superior group. And Brian May over Livgren easily.

1. Pyro 2. Boston

Beck, no question.

Stevie Wonder and Sly are not ROCK.

No Priest or KISS or King Crimson or Budgie or Uriah Heep??? Priest's "Sad Wings" is really close to my top 10, KISS albums don't register for me, King Crimson's Red could be in my top 15. I like Heep and their album Look ate Yourself could be in my top 20 and I'm only familiar with one Budgie album - Never Turn Your Back on a Friend (very good album, but I wouldn't put it even in my top 20).

My top 10 US albums, in no particular order: Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies Van Halen - Van Halen The Doors - LA Woman Blue Oyster Cult - Secret Treaties Steely Dan - The Royal Scam Lynyrd Skynyrd - debut Kansas - Leftoverture Boston - Boston My top 10 UK albums: Led Zeppelin - IV The Who - Who's Next David Bowie - Hunky Dory Queen - Sheer Heart Attack Yes - Close to the Edge Deep Purple - In Rock Black Sabbath - Master of Reality Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here Rainbow - Rising Motorhead - Overkill Let's see what your lists would look like.

Just arrived on the thread!! As much as I love Rush, Zeppelin take the vote.To be honest, in my opinion these Zeppelin albums are the best first 6 than any other band who have ever existed. For me pretty predictable. Sorry!! If I may paraphrase - to be honest, in my opinion Van Halen`s albums are the best first 6 than any other band who have ever existed. Of the two, Led Zeppelin was the superior band. Superior songs, superior singer, superior drummer, superior bassist. But Van Halen had a guitar player who was extraordinary. Nobody can match him, not Alex, not Page, not SRV, nobody. That's why they'll be remembered. I'd say Ritchie Blackmore definitely can match him.

I think it's their music. Their music is quiet. For me, I like listening to them because they calm me. Their sound is relaxed and easy. I'm sorry I never saw them live Steely Dan is sophisticated music, Van Halen is not.

UFO, because they have Strangers in the Night. I dig Scorpions too.

IMO Dead Kennedys are the best American punk band. I love them. But I voted Toys in the Attic and Aerosmith. Holiday in Cambodia could be my favorite punk song, so it wins versus Permanent Vacation by a long shot.

What's your preference here and why? Let's see which band is more beloved among Rush fans.

Jimi by a mile.

I love The Who but Rush wins here.

ABB, no brainer. They have Duane Allman, 'nuff said. I love his guitar playing. He is one of the greatest American guitarists.

Cream for me. And I don't mind ELP.

Hunky Dory gets my vote.