Is Pavement the best rock band of all time?

[1nutkruk]

Nope

 

Swervedriver

 

 

 

Thursday

 

I agree about Swervedriver.

[sneaky_flute]

That Beavis and Butthead episode where they watch that Pavement video pretty much sums up my feelings about them.

most of their comments were tongue-in-cheek and mike judge actually liked most of the acts who appeared on the show. 

[1nutkruk]

most of their comments were tongue-in-cheek and mike judge actually liked most of the acts who appeared on the show.

They are still far from the best band ever.

[2112]

Going to see the best band of all time at Staples on Monday.

/thread

Really? I'm going to Staples to get a printer.

[cysomeawfulpitcher]

Did the video have a toilet in it? That would be cool

Yeah, I originally posted it but it was in espanol for some reason.

[VariousCrap]

To answer the question, no.

[Eric]

The best rock band of all time?  Most of the bands mentioned in this thread are not even on the list save for the Stones, Beatles and Who, of which I only really like one on that list.

 

That said, I believe that one of the all-time best rock bands was "The Band", not simply because they had stand out material of their own, but they could, and were willing to, play second fiddle to some stellar lead performers and ALWAYS made the lead better as a result.

 

If you get an opportunity, I highly recommend checking out "The Last Waltz".  It may be the single greatest concert ever captured on film.

[Ray McKigney]

The best rock band of all time?  Most of the bands mentioned in this thread are not even on the list save for the Stones, Beatles and Who, of which I only really like one on that list.

 

That said, I believe that one of the all-time best rock bands was "The Band", not simply because they had stand out material of their own, but they could, and were willing to, play second fiddle to some stellar lead performers and ALWAYS made the lead better as a result.

 

If you get an opportunity, I highly recommend checking out "The Last Waltz".  It may be the single greatest concert ever captured on film.

 

The Band is in my Top 5 of all-time. All of their albums up to The Last Waltz are on par with anything. It Makes No Difference is one of the greatest songs ever written. I'm always bummed that more people haven't listened to them (other than the radio hits). They had three legit lead singers and they could all play every instrument. If you haven't yet, check out Levon's book, This Wheel's On Fire. The part when he talks about the last night of Richard Manuel's life, when they were hanging out in their crappy motel talking, is heartbreaking.

[Adam]

My son loves The Boogers