Best all around rock musician

[Tomorrow Never Knows]

I would say its Paul McCartney, no contest. I am now convinced he is the greatest all around musician in rock history and probably one of the greatest singers ever recorded. He plays every instrument, is perhaps the greatest Bass player in rock history, and he is the greatest vocalist in rock history. Add to that the fact that he has written the most melodic music of the pastâ?¦ well ever.

John Lennon was quoted as saying that McCartney was the best drummer in the Beatles. In addition to that he played lead guitar on almost all the Beatles songs in 66-67 (he was there bass player if you didnâ??t know). Perhaps most impressive however is his vocals. He can pretty much pull of any type of singing , he does everything from a spectacular Robert Plant impression to Jon Andersoneaque Countertenor to Little Richard (but better) screaming. Can anybody come close to McCartney?

Tomorrow Never Knows Reviewed by Tomorrow Never Knows on 12-29-2006. Best all around rock musician I would say its Paul McCartney, no contest. I am now convinced he is the greatest all around musician in rock history and probably one of the greatest singers ever recorded. He plays every instrument, is perhaps the greatest Bass player in rock history, and he is the greatest vocalist in rock history. Add to that the fact that he has written the most melodic music of the pastâ?¦ well ever. John Lennon was quoted as saying that McCartney was the best drummer in the Beatles. In addition to Rating: 5

[smoke it]

hendrix was the best

[dark0ne]

mcartney is a great musician. personaly i like steely dan, granted they are two guys, they still put out some amazing music. If you want to look at it from a $$ standpoint paul mcartney has sold more records then most record companys.

hendrix was an amazing guitar player, lets not forget the insaine bass and drum guys that had to play rythim section while jimmy played.

[stinkyattic]

I agree that Paul McCartney is the greatest due to his amazing instrumental versatility, and his powerful voice. Even though he is not someone that I have ever bought a CD of his music either! I just have a ton of respect for his contribution to the bands he has worked with and the genre in its entirety.

And Steely Dan are FANTASTIC. Beyond fantastic. I've been a total Steely Dan addict for like 10 years now and STILL find new meanings in their songs... and the way that they have managed to add a real jazz sensibility to rock without making it TOO smooth is pretty intense.

[le vallette]

I agree that PAUL MC CARTNEY is a great artist but at the end it all comes down to individual taste for me PAUL WELLER, with the JAM,STYLE COUNCIL & as a solo artist, plus all contributions to other artists albums. other wise known as THE MODFATHER

[Tomorrow Never Knows]

at the end it all comes down to individual taste

I agree, I am not talking about who makes the best music though. i am asking who is the best all around musiscian. Thats why I made references to the drum, piano, and guitar stuff along with his bass and vocals.

[munkjunkie]

I cant stand paul mc but i admit he can play, i think kurt cobain would have been a legend

[liberiamom]

David Bowie is my all-time favorite- I think he is a classic!

[Perp]

Elvis Presley brought rock music to the white man.

[aeonblue11]

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