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Lennon: Best musician of 20th century?

JC Callender said:
Really? Interesting.
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That's in my top ten for sure as well. A Day in the Life for me, even though there's the assist by McCartney. It's a great demonstration of how Martin produced both guys voices differently.
 
JC Callender said:
Something and Here Comes the Sun?

George came on strong at the end. Would've loved to see what he could've done with 5 more years with the Beatles.
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Here Comes The Sun and While My Guitar Gently weeps.

My high school English teacher would have insisted that it should have been "While My Guitar Weeps Gently", but I forgave him for it.
 
JC Callender said:
Sure, you could have by not posting on my thread. :roll:

What is it with all of the babies here who can't stand to see something debated on a debate site? :lol:
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Awwww c'mon don't be like that. Okay how's this. I don't know who the best musician of the 20th century is but it wasn't John Lennon.
 
Gardener said:
Here Comes The Sun and While My Guitar Gently weeps.

My high school English teacher would have insisted that it should have been "While My Guitar Weeps Gently", but I forgave him for it.
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George wrote some beautiful songs. Something is my favorite. While My Guitar Gently Weeps is another great song but for me most of the credit for that goes to Clapton's guitar work.
 
JC Callender said:
John Lennon would've been 75 years old today. I would say he's probably the best overall musician of the 20th century for creating the Beatles and keeping them together through the lean years, his songwriting ability, and his singing/rhythm guitar/piano. What say you?

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Lennon wasn't even the best musician in the Beatles.
 
Is this about musical chops or the effect on the world? The Beatles were game changers.
 
JC Callender said:
Have you ever thought about seeking psychological help? Jk....what do you like?
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I like Irish music (Enya, Celtic Women), Classical music (of course, doesn't everyone?), some songs from the 50s and 60s, CCR (they are the noisiest I get), and, wait for it, country and western.
 
JC Callender said:
That's fair. Paul was probably a better technical player at any instrument, but a lot of people are great technical players. I think John was a better songwriter than Paul and John was pretty much the leader of the band in the beginning, setting the trend for the fame they eventually achieved.
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Harrison was the best guitarist of the three. the big issue was Ringo a better drummer than George a Guitarist

of british Guitarists I'd rate Clapton, Page, Barre, Beck, Winwood, and Richard Thompson ahead of George. Of British Drummers, I'd rate Bonham, Headon, Paice and Ginger Baker ahead of Ringo. tough call
 
TurtleDude said:
Harrison was the best guitarist of the three. the big issue was Ringo a better drummer than George a Guitarist

of british Guitarists I'd rate Clapton, Page, Barre, Beck, Winwood, and Richard Thompson ahead of George. Of British Drummers, I'd rate Bonham, Headon, Paice and Ginger Baker ahead of Ringo. tough call
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I'm glad that somebody mentioned Richard Thompson
 
zyzygy said:
I'm glad that somebody mentioned Richard Thompson
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amazing musician. Best in his speciality and great in just about any area he delves into. I think he is/was on RS top 15. I loved Duane Allman but I think RT is better. RT, like Jimmy Page, was world class before he was old enough to legally drink.
 
Springsteen produced much more quality music over a career four times in length compared to Lennon. And he changed the way concerts are held in terms of length and the energy level of the musician.
 
JC Callender said:
John Lennon would've been 75 years old today. I would say he's probably the best overall musician of the 20th century for creating the Beatles and keeping them together through the lean years, his songwriting ability, and his singing/rhythm guitar/piano. What say you?

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That is true, I feel as well.

But there are some very close seconds.

Paul McCartney his buddy is also right up there with him, and probably survives him as now the new #1. I saw Sir Paul at a local concert and he is incredible.

Ray Manzerek and his buddy Jim Morrison were really good too. I often still sing songs by the Beatles and by The Doors.

You have got to give Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones credit as well, even though his stage act stinks, his music is brilliant -- "girl I miss you ..." and "Satisfaction."

In spite of his personal life, Michael Jackson needs to be on the list near the top as well.

Also Marvin Gaye.

Also Led Zeppelin.
 
haymarket said:
Springsteen produced much more quality music over a career four times in length compared to Lennon. And he changed the way concerts are held in terms of length and the energy level of the musician.
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I missed the Springsteen era. I was too busy in grad school and working overtime at the time.
 
Gardener said:
Here Comes The Sun and While My Guitar Gently weeps.

My high school English teacher would have insisted that it should have been "While My Guitar Weeps Gently", but I forgave him for it.
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I still like singing Here Comes The Sun as well as Once There Was A Way, yes.
 
JC Callender said:
Who could you imagine singing their version of "Twist and Shout" or "Hard Days Night" better? Point being that I think Lennon's voice and rhythm playing fit in perfect with the band. Also, he did really well as a solo artist.
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The Beatles stole many songs from American jazz groups. But the Beatles made them sound really good too.
 
ecofarm said:
Would it be trolling if I disingenuously claimed Imagine is the greatest song ever?
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A lot of people like that one because it is so philosophic.

My favorite OF all time is the medley in Abbey Road:

- Once there was a way to get back homeward

- Golden Slumbers fill your eyes

- Boy youre gonna carry that weight a long time

- I never give you my pillow

McCartney performed that when he was here with a full orchestra and it was stunning and brought the whole house down.
 
rocket88 said:
Ringo is underrated. He was a great drummer.
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Yes they (the other 3 when interviewed) said Ringo was a better drummer than the last guy they had.

But in an era with Ginger Baker and such others, it is hard to notice Richard Starkey.

Santana had a really great drummer too but you seldom hear about him either.
 
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