Texas King Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Between these three bands which were notable during the 70's what is your pick? My ranking:1.Aerosmith 2.New York Dolls3.KISS, by a wide margin behind Aerosmith and by a fair margin behind NYD. I could never understand the popularity of this band. I think only their debut is a decent record. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Aerosmith and Kiss were more than just "noteable" in the 70s. Never heard anything from New York Dolls before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_rush Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Aerosmith was kinda lame in 80s, but debut through rocks had some amazing stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) Aerosmith and Kiss were more than just "noteable" in the 70s. Never heard anything from New York Dolls before. NYD was the most notable American glam rock band. This is their most known song: Edited December 16, 2016 by Texas King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 If we're talking just 70's output then most definitely Aerosmith. Then Kiss, who are unfairly maligned I think...a lot of their output was pretty damn good once you got past the maketeering. Whilst I like the NYD, they don't compare to the above two, though I have a soft spot for Johnny Thunders solo stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrandir Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Kiss!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Aerosmith by a lot. Then Kiss. Then I guess Buster Poindexter's old band. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Aerosmith by a lot. Then Kiss. Then I guess Buster Poindexter's old band. Hot, hot, hot! http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-adHxbVfGJMs/T1NKsdNi5cI/AAAAAAAAA6U/ryUnFhDAWzY/s1600/busterpoindexter.jpeg Aerosmith, for sure. I like Kiss a lot, from what I've heard. But I only have their first four albums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Aerosmith by a lot. Then Kiss. Then I guess Buster Poindexter's old band. Hot, hot, hot! http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-adHxbVfGJMs/T1NKsdNi5cI/AAAAAAAAA6U/ryUnFhDAWzY/s1600/busterpoindexter.jpeg Aerosmith, for sure. I like Kiss a lot, from what I've heard. But I only have their first four albums.Rock and Roll Over & Love Gun are good too. I still like Destroyer the most though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Aerosmith by a lot. Then Kiss. Then I guess Buster Poindexter's old band. Hot, hot, hot! http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-adHxbVfGJMs/T1NKsdNi5cI/AAAAAAAAA6U/ryUnFhDAWzY/s1600/busterpoindexter.jpeg Aerosmith, for sure. I like Kiss a lot, from what I've heard. But I only have their first four albums.Rock and Roll Over & Love Gun are good too. I still like Destroyer the most though Love Gun is my favorite of the pre-Dynasty albums. Animalize is my favorite of the post-Dynasty albums. I don't know why, but I think of that album as sort of a turning point for the band. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 You're talking three of my all time favorite bands .. The thing that separates KISS for me is the connection they had with me ( and obviously millions of other kids ) in the 70s as far as being able tap into two very important things - under all that superhero, larger than life persona, they tapped into the geeky, awkward part of my childhood - it's hard to explain, but they came along when they were needed most .. The songs are great too - Hard Luck Woman, Room Service, Rocket Ride, She, I Was Made For Lovin' You - all very different and still sound great today .. Aerosmith had a run of absolutely classic album during that time too .. The Dolls were great, but short lived .. Johnny Thunders is a guy a love - KISS- Aerosmith- The Dolls Not many other bands would bring a guy up on stage and give him props for heading the movement to surround a radio station and not leave until KISS was played ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I bought the first Kiss album after seeing them at the Beacon Theater in NYC in 1974. Yeah, some good rock tunes but the first album was it for me. Never bought another Kiss album after that.My roommate at college had the NY Dolls album. Jetboy !!! Aerosmith for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 70's Aerosmith Rocked. Kiss does nothing for me. Don't know enough New York Dolls to judge. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I'd probably choose KISS for being just a fun band in general :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Love Gun is my favorite of the pre-Dynasty albums. Mine too. the production is stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Of these bands, KISS was the one I dug the most. Aerosmith never caught on with me, beyond Walk this Way and Sweet Emotion, and the New York Dolls were never on my radar at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) The Dolls were most notable in the under ground I think. They were a big influence on a lot of much bigger bands, but they've never really hit the mainstream. In other words I listened to one of their songs on Spotify once, that's all I've heard. Aerosmith define classic rock. When I think of rock, I think of Aerosmith. That will never change. They were never the strongest album band but their records were always rockin', and I'm of the firm belief that Pump is better than any of their seventies records, the other eighties albums also being pretty great. You wanna talk perfect rock and roll bands, they don't get any closer to the heart of rock and roll than Aerosmith. I could listen to them all day. That said, KISS are unbelievable. So, so, so, so much charisma and identity, I can't help but love them even if their output is a little worse than Aerosmith's. But boy, Alive sure wreaks havoc on most live albums. KISS is cool, and that will also never change. Scooby and Shaggy were big KISS fans! (Lol) And they've got a ton of great songs. Not to mention Paul Stanely is an incredibly under appreciated vocalist. It takes more than average talent to sing like that. I need to put him in my list of favs. It's a close call between Smith and KISS, but the music nerd in me usually prefers better records, so I'll vote Aerosmith. Edited December 16, 2016 by Entre_Perpetuo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 KISS and The Dolls came from the same time and place, and they knew each other .. KISS were never embraced by the artsy Andy Warhol NYC clique like the Dolls were - they were outcasts even in their own scene .. KISS' first show was in Queens - January 1973 - and they didn't play Madison Square Garden until 1977 . . They were never embraced by critics - and the fans loved them even more for that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I agree I wouldn't put NYDs in the same category as the other two. As far as music goes I think Aerosmith wins this by a landslide. If we're talking marketing, then Kiss wins by a landslide. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 THE TEXAS KING OF POLLS!!!! YOU ARE THE FORUM MEMBER OF 2016!!! KISS BLOWS THEM ALL AWAY!!!!!!!! THANK GOD YOU DIDN'T WRITE IN WET DREAM THEATER!!! THEY SUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I'm thinking TWISTED FUCKKING SISTER THOUGH! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 AEROBALLAD IS SHIT! "ONE NIGHT IN THE RUTS" SAYS IT ALL! PURE SHITE FROM THERE ON OUT!!!! ONE CAREER IN THE RUTS!! YOU GUYS ARE NUTS!!!!!!!! MTVSMITH PURE JUNK PERRY IS OVERRATED!!!! COMO PERRY IS A BETTER GUITARIST! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 KISS and The Dolls came from the same time and place, and they knew each other .. KISS were never embraced by the artsy Andy Warhol NYC clique like the Dolls were - they were outcasts even in their own scene .. KISS' first show was in Queens - January 1973 - and they didn't play Madison Square Garden until 1977 . . They were never embraced by critics - and the fans loved them even more for that . Flint, Michigan before the water crisis had some pretty great live music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 KISS and The Dolls came from the same time and place, and they knew each other .. KISS were never embraced by the artsy Andy Warhol NYC clique like the Dolls were - they were outcasts even in their own scene .. KISS' first show was in Queens - January 1973 - and they didn't play Madison Square Garden until 1977 . . They were never embraced by critics - and the fans loved them even more for that . Flint, Michigan before the water crisis had some pretty great live music. Hell yes!!!!! GRAND FUNK!!!!!!! Forget the addition of the RAILROAD! SELL OUT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Kiss! I love Aerosmith too, but Kiss wins for me. There's still a lot of songs I like from Kiss' shitty albums, whereas Aerosmith's lows are unlistenable to me. The Dolls are okay, but I've never been compelled to delve more into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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