Beatles vs. Led Zeppelin

[tbach24]

I really love the Beatles, but haven't been exposed to LZ enough. So temporarily I will go with the Beatles

[Justin A]

It's a tough one, since they're my two favorite bands, but I had to go with Zeppelin for their superior musical ability.

[JoshuaD]

Zepplin's a glorified hair band. Beatles are classic. Easy choice.

[Jonny]

I like em both, but I had to go with zeppelin.

[anisotropy]

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It's a tough one, since they're my two favorite bands, but I had to go with Zeppelin for their superior musical ability.

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Other than Bonzo clearly being better on the drums than Ringo, I don't see how any Zeppelin member is better than any Beatle member in musical ability.

George > Jimmy (guitar)
Paul > John Paul (bass)
John > Robert (vocals)

Don't even get started on songwriting ability. This one should be a slam dunk for the Beatles.

[kerssens]

Can't remember where I heard this but someone told a story about when the Beatles met Muhammad Ali. They talked for awhile and after they left Ali turned to the interviewer (Cosell??) and asked.."who were those fags?"

[istewart]

My two favorite bands. The Beatles in a walk, however.

But to the guy above, saying Harrison is a better guitarist than Page is ludicrous.

[Blarg]

Sounds a little apocryphal.

As to the songwriting, I'd have to agree that Zeppelin isn't anywhere near as good as the Beatles. Page's guitar is probably one of the more influential things in modern music, though.

[jesusarenque]

The Rolling Stones>The Beatles>Zep

Easy

[Justin A]

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It's a tough one, since they're my two favorite bands, but I had to go with Zeppelin for their superior musical ability.

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Other than Bonzo clearly being better on the drums than Ringo, I don't see how any Zeppelin member is better than any Beatle member in musical ability.

George > Jimmy (guitar)
Paul > John Paul (bass)
John > Robert (vocals)

Don't even get started on songwriting ability. This one should be a slam dunk for the Beatles.

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You're kidding right? George was a run of the mill guitarist, and Jimmy was one of the greatest. John Paul Jones was a much better bassist and pianist than McCartney(sp?). Robert Plant was a more talented vocalist by far. You might actually have somewhat of an argument if you include the small period where Eric Clapton played with the Beatles.

The Beatles do have the edge in songwriting.