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.
stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on . 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