Who Best Represented The Spirit of RocknRoll??

[newdawnfades]

Which band had RocknRoll written all over them? Which rocked the best? Which had the heart of Rock emblazoned on their chest?

By decade, who were they?

60's - ?
70's - ?
80's - ?
90's - ?
Overall - ?

 

[Martha Washington]

does it cost money to play?
edit: I read it with my glasses on and now it makes sense!

 

[AboutAGirl]

newdawn when'd you get here? :thumbsup:


60's - The Doors were and are what rock should be with their innovative sound, intellectual lyrics, heavy music and wild ways.
70's - Led Zeppelin was and is what rock should be with their flawless awesome catolouge, excellent command of rock's styles, and their classic singer/guitarist/bass-keys/drum combo.
80's - n/a
90's - Nirvana was and is what rock should be with their unhithered primitivity, meaningful lyrics, heavy chordage, and honest passion.

But needless to say that there were plenty more great bands and artists around.... I actually don't have any favorites.

 

[Martha Washington]

It's the 'spirit of rock and roll' part that's making me bite my lip.
tall order.
hmmmm.

 

[Foggy Hat]

are there any Classic Rock bands that don't have Rock n Roll written all over them? (exept for Dr. Hook and the medecine band)

When ever peolpe asked me which band rock the best, I just say all of them. How could you pick just one?

 

[newdawnfades]

Picking just one is the point, so get with the program! I understand the 'Ruffles Theory' of not being able to eat just one, but you got to try. It's for your own good.

 

[Music Wench]

60's - Rolling Stones - the attitude, the look and the rebellious sound
70's - can't pick just one here
80's - R.E.M./U2 - love them or hate them, they certainly made an impact
90's - Nirvana - things got a little boring until they came along and defined the decade
Overall - Lots of good choices here. For me it's Neil Young. He's started out as a rock and roll rebel and he's still a rock and roll rebel. Godfather of grunge! The man is still putting out quality music and he still hasn't sold out ever.

 

[Martha Washington]

60's - gonna go with Dylan. him turning electric was a real kick in the pants to everybody who needed a kick in the pants
70's Music Wench is correct. One is tough. But, just to try... I'm gonna go with The Clash. They were something new yet something very based in the traditions of the stuff. many punks wanted rock and roll to end, the clash wanted it to stretch.
80's - They Might Be Giants. small is beautiful.
90's - I just had to go and be difficult, didn't I? I'm gonna say Sonic Youth. Many bands that stood the decade on it's head, I really feel they owe a debt to sonic youth.
so, I'm paying that debt now. I hope there aren't any Late Fees.
overall - gotta say Beatles. From "I wanna hold your hand" to "why don't we do it in the road" is quite a scope for a few years time. Rock and Roll can do that.

 

[newdawnfades]

60's - The Beatles
70's - The Rolling Stones, LZ close second.
80's - The easiest decade by far...AC/DC of course
90's - Nirvana

Overall - AC/DC. No one's been a better overall statesmen for Rock.

 

[Martha Washington]

the year they were inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame was maybe the best broadcast ever! watching that guy STILL rolling around on the floor in his shorts made me feel twenty years younger just watching.