Bands with the highest musicianship

[TheHappyCamper]

best musicianship for me would be:

1- PRIMUS-les claypool is a true musical/lyrical genius

2- PANTERA-vinnie & darrel(RIP) were innovative and tight

3- THE POLICE-Stewart Copeland on drums, enough said

i could go on and on.... just my opininon

[filo6942]

//\\//\\etallica!!!!! Just inducted into the hall of fame, need i say more?

[greenmajik]

Those already mentioned: Led Zepplin, Cream, The Who, Pink Floyd, NIN, Primus, The Police...

A few more: Genesis, Todd Rundgren, The Black Crowes, Tom Petty, Steve Miller Band, Eagles, Queen, U2, Journey, Depeche Mode, Pearl Jam, David Bowie, ELO ...

I could keep going and going. I'm like the energizer bunny when it comes to music!

[suhl]

I guess it depends how you define musicianship. Playing fast doesn't make someone an outstanding musician IMO. Motley Crue's Vince Neil sounds like someone squeezing his balls when he sings. You have to know the songs besides what's played on the radio and also see a band live in concert to get a true taste for their abilities. I was at Cruefest last year and they goofed on a few songs and even had to restart one of them lol, not what I would call musicianship. I already stated DL probably shouldn't be in this list but musicianship taste is individual . I might say Tom Petty belongs here...doesn't have crazy solos but has written catchy song after catchy song and has tons of fans, still sells out when he tours and is a master of hit songs. A lot of great bands listed here so far, keep it up :stoned::hippy:

if you say tom petty belongs on here, you are wrong. and believe me, i am a bigger fan of him than you. selling out doesnt mean shit. bands that pol.ute the very soul of music sell out. hell, haven't you heard the term sell out. tom petty isn't a sellout, but that isn't my point. if the thread were, master of writing tons of really simple but good songs, fine, put petty on here.

believe me, i wouldn't put motley crue on this list, but since people started putting shit bands like def fucking leppard on here i was trying to illustrate a point. to me it is insulting to the effort of real bands when you name bands like def leppard amongst the best ever.

as for the line about the radio, i dont listen to it, but has anyone mentioned a band in this thread that doesn't get regular radio airplay?

[FourTwenty4Life]

if you say tom petty belongs on here, you are wrong. and believe me, i am a bigger fan of him than you. selling out doesnt mean shit. bands that pol.ute the very soul of music sell out. hell, haven't you heard the term sell out. tom petty isn't a sellout, but that isn't my point. if the thread were, master of writing tons of really simple but good songs, fine, put petty on here.

believe me, i wouldn't put motley crue on this list, but since people started putting shit bands like def fucking leppard on here i was trying to illustrate a point. to me it is insulting to the effort of real bands when you name bands like def leppard amongst the best ever.

as for the line about the radio, i dont listen to it, but has anyone mentioned a band in this thread that doesn't get regular radio airplay?

You seem to have a love for music as I do. There is no way of you knowing how much of a fan I am to Tom Petty or anyone. I think TP & the Heartbreakers have "high musicianship" because it takes talent to write those "really simple but good songs". I was just making a point with Petty to show that music taste is different for everyone. I'll put DL over Crue any day but that's just my taste. I'm sure you will tell me once again that DL sucks but I have 2 more things I'd like to mention...

What makes your opinion any better than mine? You don't see me or anyone else putting down each others choices. There are plenty of bands listed that don't get regular radio play but who cares?

Finally, you haven't even made 1 effort to respond to the thread and list YOUR own choices. You have just been going against whatever I type...so please just respect my OPINIONS and share your favorite bands with us. Thanks.:hippy:

[thedeadone]

went to The Derek Trucks Band show last nite--- with Jackie Green opening
What a great concert!!!!!!!! I saw Jackie play with Phil and Friends and Bob Weirs Rat dog on new years--- jackie is good -- in a bob dylin sort of way.
best band is a reletive ? one persons best is anothers worst- you get the picture I like YES- RUSH- PINKfloyde- GratefulDead- Alman Brothers.(If you have not seen Dickie Betts Thrash a guitar neck, I would say you have not seen rock and roll!!!!!!!:stoned::stoned::stoned::stoned:

[suhl]

YouTube - tompetty832002's Channel <---there is music i like

YouTube - Boomerang Song- Wes Jeans <-----there is high level musicianship
def leppard sucks:thumbsup:

derek trucks is grand:thumbsup:

[FourTwenty4Life]

YouTube - tompetty832002's Channel <---there is music i like

YouTube - Boomerang Song- Wes Jeans <-----there is high level musicianship
def leppard sucks:thumbsup:

derek trucks is grand:thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing your opinion finally. :thumbsup::hippy:

[FourTwenty4Life]

I listened to the Wes Boomerang song and didn't care for it. It lacked substance and the backround music was bland. I think Phil Collen from Def Leppard does better just by himself here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RG6wgcMIaU :thumbsup::hippy:

[Jesse0189]

Umphrey's Mcgee is the best band to ever exist, they can play anything you want them to play. seriously, if you dont believe me listen for yourself..
try mulche's odessy, white man's moccasins , bridgeless, nothing too fancy, jake cinninger is god and will melt your face with his guitar. and chris meyers on drums is on par with neal peart. seriously.