Earthshine Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I found it interesting to read in Traveling Music, (sorry I don't remember what page!) that Neil said he never owned a Beatles album and still doesn't. And also words to the effect that he, "never wanted to be Ringo", but preferred the "coolness" of someone like Gene Krupa. Also, years ago, I read another interview with The Professor where he said, "the whole British Invasion passed me by. And that includes The Beatles. They were so schizoid. Their phony angelic side repelled me more than John Lennon's psychodelic side attracted me." This all probably shocked, and perhaps even upset, some people who love The Beatles that also love Rush. So how do you feel about The Beatles? Let's hear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocinante Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Yes! One of the greatest bands ever! Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is so good BTW this should be in Music of the Spheres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 The greatest pop band of all time and the first "real" rock band... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 QUOTE (The Rocinante @ Sep 16 2006, 01:35 AM) BTW this should be in Music of the Spheres Sorry. But I meant it to also bring attention to the fact that Neil does not like The Beatles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natural Rush Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I like em but they are a bit overrated in my book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 One of the best bands ever, and certainly the most influential band ever. While they're not my personal favorite group of all time, they're definitely the most important, and they made a helluva lot of fantastic music. I seriously doubt there will EVER be a band with their influence, importance and popularity again. That being said, I really only dig them starting with Rubber Soul, and especially starting with Revolver. Their early stuff was ALL love songs, and while decent, wasn't nearly as memorable as what came after... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 i love the beatles, they are the most important band in rock history. lennon and mccartney in my opinion are unmatched as song writers . i grew up listening to all my sisters beatles albums and the memories are endless. i saw the who wednesday night and they too hold an important place in rock history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Apart from the early composers, undoubtedly the most influential musicians/composers ever. Having said that, I never listen to them, and don't own a single album of theirs. And never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Moving to Music of the Spheres Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I think they are OK. I like some of their songs but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dons01 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I think The Beatles were great. I have also on more than one occasion noticed similarity between The Beatles and Rush, not in style but in the way you can experience each completely differently depending on which 'era' you care to listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 One of the best ever. Great songwriting, great vocals. Best album - Rubber Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I like The Beatles. Not one of my top 10 favorites, but I have a few of their albums on CD and I like a lot of their songs. Sgt. Pepper's is very good of course, as well as The White Album, Abbey Road, & Let It Be. I'd like to buy Revolver as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 The Beatles are simply the greatest band of all time, historically for sure and probably one of the top 2 or 3 musically too. Everybody who has picked up a guitar in the last 40 years owes something to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 And as for Neil, he never said he didn't like them, he just said that their music is everywhere already, and so he never felt like he needed to buy any of their CDs. Which is sort of understandable. It's like me saying I never have any desire to put in Led Zeppelin IV or Dark Side of the Moon because if I turn on a classic rock station, chances are that's what they're playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Sep 16 2006, 01:27 PM) The Beatles are simply the greatest band of all time, historically for sure and probably one of the top 2 or 3 musically too. Everybody who has picked up a guitar in the last 40 years owes something to them. You don't have to like them but you have to respect them. Their influence cannot be denied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Sep 16 2006, 09:31 AM) QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Sep 16 2006, 01:27 PM) The Beatles are simply the greatest band of all time, historically for sure and probably one of the top 2 or 3 musically too. Everybody who has picked up a guitar in the last 40 years owes something to them. You don't have to like them but you have to respect them. Their influence cannot be denied. This is EXACTLY what I was saying in the overrated thread. You don't like or enjoy the Beatles? That's cool. Everybody is entitled to their opinions and preferences. But to deny that we wouldn't be here on this Rush message board right now if it weren't for them is just plain ignorant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signals1982 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 The Beatles are amazing! Nobody can deny their influence. In my top 5 for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeJ Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 The Beatles were AMAZING. The lyrics and the writing were great for the era they were in and influenced so many. I love the way everything was brought to the table in their music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 The Beatles revolutionized music. There will never be another band that took over the world's music scene like the Beatles. I love them....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Sep 16 2006, 12:35 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Sep 16 2006, 09:31 AM) QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Sep 16 2006, 01:27 PM) The Beatles are simply the greatest band of all time, historically for sure and probably one of the top 2 or 3 musically too. Everybody who has picked up a guitar in the last 40 years owes something to them. You don't have to like them but you have to respect them. Their influence cannot be denied. This is EXACTLY what I was saying in the overrated thread. You don't like or enjoy the Beatles? That's cool. Everybody is entitled to their opinions and preferences. But to deny that we wouldn't be here on this Rush message board right now if it weren't for them is just plain ignorant. I disagree. Their influence changed music forever. Without them, everything would be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 QUOTE (liquidcrystalcompass @ Sep 16 2006, 11:06 AM) QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Sep 16 2006, 12:35 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Sep 16 2006, 09:31 AM) QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Sep 16 2006, 01:27 PM) The Beatles are simply the greatest band of all time, historically for sure and probably one of the top 2 or 3 musically too. Everybody who has picked up a guitar in the last 40 years owes something to them. You don't have to like them but you have to respect them. Their influence cannot be denied. This is EXACTLY what I was saying in the overrated thread. You don't like or enjoy the Beatles? That's cool. Everybody is entitled to their opinions and preferences. But to deny that we wouldn't be here on this Rush message board right now if it weren't for them is just plain ignorant. I disagree. Their influence changed music forever. Without them, everything would be different. Did you read my post? That's what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slime Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Not only are the Beatles one of those influential bands, they are also VERY good. They wrote catchy pop riffs in their damn sleep while other bands (even today) struggle to be listenable. Their "hippie" stuff is also really cool. They are one of those bands that I view as the "true" Musical Groups. MGs, to me, are groups of musicians who can do ANT type of song. Queen was also like this (though I think they did the variety thing a little better). Long live the Fab Four! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Sep 16 2006, 04:18 PM) QUOTE (liquidcrystalcompass @ Sep 16 2006, 11:06 AM) QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Sep 16 2006, 12:35 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Sep 16 2006, 09:31 AM) QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Sep 16 2006, 01:27 PM) The Beatles are simply the greatest band of all time, historically for sure and probably one of the top 2 or 3 musically too. Everybody who has picked up a guitar in the last 40 years owes something to them. You don't have to like them but you have to respect them. Their influence cannot be denied. This is EXACTLY what I was saying in the overrated thread. You don't like or enjoy the Beatles? That's cool. Everybody is entitled to their opinions and preferences. But to deny that we wouldn't be here on this Rush message board right now if it weren't for them is just plain ignorant. I disagree. Their influence changed music forever. Without them, everything would be different. Did you read my post? That's what I said. I didn't read it correctly! Sorry for being sloppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebbish Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 How could you not like them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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