GETTING STONED MUSICIANS ON WHETHER 'WORLD'S GREATEST ROCK 'N' ROLL BAND' DESERVES ITS REP.Byline: Sandra Barrera Staff Writer Mick Jagger Noun 1. Mick Jagger - English rock star (born in 1943) Jagger, Michael Philip Jagger once said that when he was 50 he didn't want to be wiggling his bottom at the audience and saying something like, ``Now here's an old song you might remember called 'Satisfaction.' '' Well, at nearly 60 - 59 actually - Mick and the Rolling Stones Rolling Stones, English rock music group that rose to prominence in the mid-1960s and continues to exert great influence. Members have included singer Mick Jagger (Michael Phillip Jagger), 1943–; guitarists Brian Jones haven't faded away. The boys have been crossing the States and winning raves on their ``Forty Licks'' tour in promotion of their recently released greatest-hits album of the same name and touching down in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, for three dates, starting Halloween night at Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. . In the early '60s, the Stones were considered the bad-boy alternative to the Beatles, which prompted a debate among fans over which was the greatest rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. band. Forty years from the Stones' beginnings in 1962, there is still a debate. Are the Stones the greatest rock band of all time? We threw out the question to members of the music community and got a wide variety of answers. ``The greatest rock band ever is called the Beatles. They are in a completely different and superior league in my honest opinion. I would put the Stones somewhere eighth or ninth. I'd have to put Fleetwood Mac ahead of them - they made better, more creative rock 'n' roll. There's a whole bunch of bands that make better, more creative, more varied rock 'n' roll. The Stones do what the Stones do, but if you love music and all of its changes and all the potential chords and melodies you can use, they're staying on a certain party track, you know, and there's more variation they have forsaken for·sake tr.v. for·sook , for·sak·en , for·sak·ing, for·sakes 1. To give up (something formerly held dear); renounce: forsook liquor. 2. . I like the Stones, but I'm not crazy about them.'' - Art Garfunkel Arthur Ira Garfunkel (born November 5 1941) is an American singer-songwriter and actor, best known as half of the folk duo Simon and Garfunkel. Early life Arthur Ira Garfunkel was born in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City. He is of Romanian Jewish ancestry. , legendary Simon & Garfunkel vocalist/singer-songwriter ``The Rolling Stones are the greatest rock 'n' roll band ever because they've done it all. You just can't argue with records like 'Satisfaction,' '19th Nervous Breakdown nervous breakdown n. A severe or incapacitating emotional disorder, especially when occurring suddenly and marked by depression. nervous breakdown ,' 'Jumpin' Jack Flash,' 'Honky Tonk If you searched for Tonk you may be looking for:
n. 1. also front man A man who serves as a nominal leader but who lacks real authority. 2. Music A leading singer with a group. ?'' - Carla Olson, artist/producer ``I was always a Beatles man myself.'' - Mark Hoppus This biographical article or section needs additional references for verification. Please help [ to improve this article] by adding additional sources. Unverifiable material about living persons must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. , bassist for Blink-182 ``The Beatles are the greatest rock band ever, just listen to the 'White Album' or 'Revolver.' The Rolling Stones are definitely one of the greatest ever, and Mick Jagger is the most charismatic frontman since Elvis. The significance and diversity of the plethora of music that the Beatles conceived is unprecedented before or since. Nothing against the Rolling Stones, I think they rock, but I don't think they can touch the Beatles. I don't think anyone can.'' - BT (aka Brian Transeau), producer/recording artist ``The Stones are pretty good, but I think they are ripping off the Hives. No, seriously, they are probably the most profoundly influential band of all time. They should definitely take us on tour as soon as possible.'' - Brandon Boyd, singer for Incubus incubus (ĭng`ky  bəs), lascivious male demon said to possess mortal women as they sleep and to be responsible for the birth of demons, witches, and deformed children. ``I think the Rolling Stones are definitely one of the top three greatest bands of all time. Even if you don't Even If You Don't is a single released by the band Ween in 2000 on Mushroom Records. Formats Enhanced CD single Includes the quicktime video of "Even If You Don't" directed by Matt Stone & Trey Parker of "South Park". dig the Stones, you have to respect their 40 years of rockin'. Keith Richards is still the baddest rock star out there.'' - Dave DeRoo, bassist for Adema ``Of course the Rolling Stones are the greatest rock 'n' roll band ever! Why? Look at the body of work, spanning so many styles over so many years. From their earliest years, they were never limited by labels - rhythm & blues, rock, country, disco, even classical (``Bittersweet bittersweet, name for two unrelated plants, belonging to different families, both fall-fruiting woody vines sometimes cultivated for their decorative scarlet berries. Symphony'') ... they conquered each one. They never allowed themselves to be pigeonholed but succeeded in all genres.'' - Jenn Wertz, vocalist/guitarist for Rusted Root ``I personally think hands down they are the greatest rock band ever. I think they're the standard-bearer. They set the bar to which all who follow them are compared. So as far as longevity, creativity, their ability to morph into other styles - I mean, I'll be perfectly honest with you, they haven't made a good record in, uh, 20 years. But I've seen them play live three times in the last 20 years, and they threw me down every time.'' - Greg Dulli, former singer of the Afghan Whigs, current singer for the Twilight Singers ``I like them, but I don't think they are the greatest rock band ever. I think the Jimi Hendrix Experience was the greatest, because as a trio the music was more daring and edgier. They just took more chances musically than the Rolling Stones, who were just more straight-ahead in their take on rock and roll. It's just a matter of taste and I generally prefer musicians who take a bit more chances.'' - George Duke, legendary jazz pianist, formerly of Frank Zappa's band ``Longevity is important in any form of accomplishment. 'Great' is a big little word. I've always considered them mightier than their records - in their attitude and in the power of their LIVE performances ... a prototype for myself to try to call Public Enemy the Rolling Stones of rap ... long-lasting and powerful ... which oversteps relevance.'' - Chuck D, Public Enemy ``When I think about the greatest rock 'n' roll band ever, the Stones are absolutely one of the first bands that comes to my mind. I actually think about bands like the Beatles and Led Zeppelin and the Stones are right there - and Aerosmith, I think about them as well. And the reason that a lot of those bands come to mind is because not only is it the longevity of their careers but the fact that they've continued to put out quality music, and so you're getting quantity and quality.'' - Andrew Copeland, Sister Hazel What do you think? Are the Rolling Stones the greatest rock band of all time? If not, who is? Let us know online at dnlalife(at)dailynews.com or fax us at (818) 713-3687. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (Mick Jagger) |
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