Simple question: is Zeppelin the GOAT band?

[Barnballer]

I’m only 22, but I’d like to think I was raised right. I grew up listening to classic rock and going to see concerts with my dad. To me, Zeppelin’s the GOAT and there isn’t that close of a second. They have at least 30 songs with legit radio play value.

Is this a pretty common opinion for oulde dudes on a college sports message board? If not, then who?

 

[dragworm]

They are my personal all time favorite. Some will agree others wont.

 

[Simmer007]

im no music expert, but honestly, I think there can be a case made for about 10 bands.....here are a few imo

beatles
LZ
Rolling stones
Aerosmith

 

[Nape]

Yes.

 

[Wait What]

Zep can only dream to reach this level of greatness.

 

[UNC71-00]

Simple answer: no

More complicated answer needs clarification: how do you define GOAT?

 

[Mr. Goodtiger]

IMO yes, but the “correct” answer is probably still The Beatles.

 

[pmac71]

Yes. Without a doubt. All great musicians collectively and on their own. Tight but loose as they say.
Plant- greatest rock frontman of all time
Page- great guitarist, great producer, great aura
Bonzo- thunderous on the drums
JPP- the glue that put it all together

I always remember Prince saying Led Zeppelin ‘would make you feel differently on every song’

The undisputed kings!

 

[TJHall1]

I get that the majority of people think it's probably the Beatles, but when I listen to them all I can think is "what a bunch of faggots."

 

[d-tiger45]

Jimmy Page with the Black Crowes “Live at the Greek” is probably my favorite album. I liked Led Zep but that album fvcks.

 

[shiv]

im no music expert, but honestly, I think there can be a case made for about 10 bands.....here are a few imo

beatles
LZ
Rolling stones
Aerosmith

I feel like Aerosmith is the nickelback of goat rock bands

 

[UNC71-00]

Jimmy Page with the Black Crowes “Live at the Greek” is probably my favorite album. I liked Led Zep but that album fvcks.

Just put that album on my Spotify list. Never knew it existed.

One thing about Deadheads is we generally stick to our own.

 

[UNC71-00]

I feel like Aerosmith is the nickelback of goat rock bands

I loathe Aerosmith. Almost as much as Bruce Springsteen

 

[d-tiger45]

Jimmy Page with the Black Crowes “Live at the Greek” is probably my favorite album. I liked Led Zep but that album fvcks.

Have it on vinyl. Page and rich Robinson trading solos and chris on vocals is awesome

 

[Spc311]

It’s The Rolling Stones

 

[Peach-head]

God no. Most overrated/overplayed band in history. They needed a black bassist or something. Had no soul.

 

[skramer100]

Depends on your definition of best bands, but most people would go with The Beatles. Harder classic rock yea, they probably are the most influential. Not my favorite but I love their music. More of a Floyd fan myself.

 

[lucio]

im no music expert, but honestly, I think there can be a case made for about 10 bands.....here are a few imo

beatles
LZ
Rolling stones
Aerosmith

Pink floyd after the stones

 

[lucio]

I feel like Aerosmith is the nickelback of goat rock bands

Aerosmith on drugs was pretty sweet

 

[CurtOFD78]

Great band, great music. GOAT? Not really close

 

[GarnetPild]

My personal favorite, and the goat imo, yes. I would also have no problem with the Stones 1a & Zeppelin 1b.

I actually saw Jimmy Page & Robert Plant perform in '98, when I was in college. Fucking awesome sight for a huge Led Zeppelin fan. My favorite road trip of all time. 4 of us drove all night from Columbia, SC to Memphis. Slept for a few hours then started our weekend. Jimmy Page & Robert Plant that night at the Pyramid, followed by heavy drinking with some MSU people.

Got up the next morning & drove an hour to Oxford, Ms to tailgate at the Grove and watch my Gamecocks choke one away to the Rebels. Got crazy with my fellow Pikes that night at their party. Who was playing their party? Goat LZ cover band, Zoso. Had to drive 10 hours home the next day, hungover as shit, but got damn if that wasn't an awesome 36 hours or so.

 

[Simmer007]

Pink floyd after the stones

I didn’t list those in order, just listed 4 bands I think have an argument as the goat

 

[ArmchairTiger]

IMO yes, but the “correct” answer is probably still The Beatles.

The Beatles suck out loud.

 

[MaizeBlaze]

Yes

 

[lucio]

I didn’t list those in order, just listed 4 bands I think have an argument as the goat

What do you know about bands you canuck

 

[CurtOFD78]

Where do the Eagles rank all time?

Saw them 3 years ago in Orlando with Jimmy Buffett. I'm a huge Buffett fan, but the Eagles were the main attraction, and at their ages, played for nearly 3 hours.

 

[Mr. Goodtiger]

The Beatles suck out loud.

Shirley you can’t be serious. May not be your style but “suck out loud”?? I’ve been trol’d.

 

[ArmchairTiger]

Shirley you can’t be serious. May not be your style but “suck out loud”?? I’ve been trol’d.

Dead serious. Out loud. Nothing more than a boy band that got some LSD after a few pop records.

 

[Mr. Goodtiger]

Dead serious. Out loud. Nothing more than a boy band that got some LSD after a few pop records.

This is true. But those pop records sold more than anyone else in history. And the stuff they made after they started taking LSD was mostly spectacular and arguably defined the landscape of classic rock.

Twilight of the Gods makes as good an argument about this as anything. Highly recommend even if you’re not a Beatles fan. Only one Beatles chapter really but an awesome book for classic rock fans.

Amazon.com

 

[MittRomneysDrawers]

While Pink Floyd runs a close 2nd, the Mighty Zep will rule this household as the #1 of All-Time

 

[Simmer007]

What do you know about bands you canuck

the tragically hip are the goat so........

 

[9Mounties07]

I’m only 22, but I’d like to think I was raised right. I grew up listening to classic rock and going to see concerts with my dad. To me, Zeppelin’s the GOAT and there isn’t that close of a second. They have at least 30 songs with legit radio play value.

Is this a pretty common opinion for oulde dudes on a college sports message board? If not, then who?

Probably Top 5. Don't think GOAT. I have Beatles and Stones

 

[yankmenoodle]

You have to watch the Beatles live performances to see how good they actually were. I read Jimmy Page used to sit in a pentagram until he was inspired. I'm sorry but demonic inspiration shouldn't be allowed in considering talent. AC DC had the best guitar riffs, but again, demonic. Back in Black is their second singer claiming he's the same demon that possessed the first singer.

 

[TJHall1]

You have to watch the Beatles live performances to see how good they actually were. I read Jimmy Page used to sit in a pentagram until he was inspired. I'm sorry but demonic inspiration shouldn't be allowed in considering talent. AC DC had the best guitar riffs, but again, demonic. Back in Black is their second singer claiming he's the same demon that possessed the first singer.

Live or not, bunch of faggots.

 

[Cowboy1stn10]

I bounce between:Queen/Led Zep as the goat. Gun to my head, I'd go Queen.

Personal preference. if Freddie wasn't gay, more would have agreed all along.

And really have no care for third place. Going Traveling Wilburys to make it fun.