The Final Battle: Rush Vs. The Beatles!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rockbandfan23467]

Before we start, I want to thank Julio for doing this so well, and all the voters.

Hey, do any of the HMX guys vote? Just asking.

In The Red Corner, we have the much loved band by nerds/geeks, (which makes sence cause Rush themselves are nerds/geeks), the band who's talent is only rivaled by Zeppelin and The Who, featuring the best drummer alive, the Greatest Canadian band, RUSH!!!!!!!!!!

In The Blue Corner, we have four englishmen who changed the world forever through music, with 3 of the greatest songwriters, and a bassist that rivals even Geddy Lee, the most succesful band of all time, The Fab Four, THE BEATLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A sample of the Beatles work. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHChc2I7FKk)

A sample of Rush's work. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gVrX9H44J8&feature=related)

Don't vote for one just because they are an underdog, in this match,

THERE IS NO UNDERDOG!


I vote for The Beatles, just so you know.


EVERYBODY VOTE!

IT'S THE FINAL BATTLE

DO-DO-DO-DO, DO DO DO DO DO, DO DO DO DO


THE FINAL BATTLE!!!!!!

[idiotec]

If there is any justice in the world, The Beatles should win this in a landslide.

[Tender-Surrender]

This is going to be a landslide. I am going to have to go with the band I actually listen to, which is Rush.

Let the landslide for the Beatles begin.

[Hungryfreak]

Rush. They're overrated, but the Beatles are, more so.

[Rockbandfan23467]

Sorry, I thought it was Friday, The batle was supposed to be tomorrow.


Sorry Julio!

[Korty]

The Beatles are legends and John Lennon was an absolutly genius.

God bless him.....


Helter Skelter
Dear Prudence
Yer Blues

I hope we can play this 3 Songs, or any other Songs from the Fab Four, in Rock Band in the near future!

[FourstringOrion]

Well, as much as i LOVE Rush im gonna have to go with the first band i ever loved The Beatles

[lawrence1103]

To me the final battle should have been Led Zeppelin vs. The Beatles. But since they got knocked out I have to go with The Beatles, nothing against Rush, i like them too.

[Gartz]

I had to vote for Rush. I like The Beatles' music and respect what they did to change music in general, but I simply enjoy more of Rush's music.

[Loucifel]

Voted Rush (which actually brought them up in the lead o.o). Didn't really have to think here, Rush for me isn't rivaled by any other band than Iron Maiden. The Beatles are great, and they sure did a lot for music, but I just don't enjoy them enough to vote them over Rush.

[WhiffleBallTony]

It should be Maiden instead of Rush.

I go with The Beatles. I love Rush, but The Beatles win this one easily.

[AnarchyintheUK]

For me Rush because although I think what the Beatles did was excellent their music is just not my first choice to listen to.

[Insane3]

[...] the band [Rush] who's talent is only rivaled by Zeppelin and The Who,

YES! (I mean the band)

[next jimmy page]

beatles all the way 4 me

[AxlVanHagar]

I went RUSH, no real surprise there.

[iagomonk]

Easy choice. I hate the Beatles

[Joatmon]

If there is any justice in the world, The Beatles should win this in a landslide.

Since you are apparently dyslexic, I took the liberty of fixing your post...

If there is any justice in the world, RUSH should win this in a landslide.

[Gatorguy91]

I gotta say rush, because they were Rush were also pioneers too people. They pioneered the progressive rock revolution.

[idiotec]

Since you are apparently dyslexic, I took the liberty of fixing your post...

If there is any justice in the world, RUSH should win this in a landslide.

How clever :rolleyes:

[Insane3]

Ah. I'm gonna be deceived on this one. I don't like Rush that much.

[Zidane]

Gotta vote for the underdog here.... the beatles....

[gorillawarfare]

dam close. I like the beatles more. I like rush, but just not nearly as much. With the Beatles I feel like my life would be considerably worse if I could never listen to them again. Rush I would miss sometimes, but it wouldn't effect me very much.

[Alright_Computer]

The Beatles should win for what they did to music. Plus I just plain enjoy their music more.

Rush is still awesome, though.

[m00p]

I voted beatles, because rush has the musical talent of an egg

i loved that south park spoof BTW.

"My name is Geddy Lee goddamit, And I can sing whatever lyrics I want!"

EDIT: These statistics place Rush fifth behind THE BEATLES, The Rolling Stones, Kiss and Aerosmith for the most consecutive gold and platinum albums by a rock band

[IslandBoy91]

I had to go with the Beatles just because Rush might not have existed without them.

[l-o-t]

whoa! This hasn't turned into a flamefest yet. That's good! Nice to see the Beatles in the lead. I just find that they have at least one song for every way I'm feeling. They're good at cheering me up.

Oh, don't spaz on m00p. just let him go on thinking that rush is untalented. we all know better.

[m00p]

whoa! This hasn't turned into a flamefest yet. That's good! Nice to see the Beatles in the lead. I just find that they have at least one song for every way I'm feeling. They're good at cheering me up.

Oh, don't spaz on m00p. just let him go on thinking that rush is untalented. we all know better.

Don't get me wrong, Peart is a freakin beast. I just cant stand Lee's Voice.

[OldFogey]

Well most important to me is songs, and second is vocals. Beatles are just about the best there is for both separately, but in combination just about can't be matched. So this one's not hard for me, although I have to say I have reached a point where the Rush songs are some of my favs to play in Rock Band.

So, Beatles it is for me.

[ogmccart]

I'm just wondering how rush got here i know that the most difficult road belonged to pink floyd having to go through zeppelin and then lost to the beatles so the question is who did rush have to go through.

[Vecterin]

rush. three of the most talented people out there.

[JukeBoxHero]

I will say this for Rush, I love Rush. I saw them last year in concert I'm going to see Rush again this year. I picked up bass specifically after I listen and seen Rush in concert. I own about nine of Rush's albums and I plan on getting the rest of them this summer. Geddy Lee is one of my favorite singers, don't know why exactly but he is. I'm a Rush fan to the core of my body and I have a feeling I will be for years to come. However I voted for the Beatles.

After all, Rush may not even be around if it wasn't for the Beatles forming. I admire them for having a big influence on rock music in general. I feel that each member have some talent. I will vote for who should win. Although if this were perhaps a poll for a matter of taste, Rush will win every time in a heart beat. :D
Edit: Also, Rush went through Genesis, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Radiohead, and Iron Maiden.

[Cosma]

While the Beatles did have a very profound effect on music I CAN'T STAND THEM. Rush, for me, wins in every category. Instrumental, vocal, songwriting, the works. So no contest, Rush all the way.

[polishdog90]

The Beatles. They have WAY more good songs (imo of course) than Rush. I still like Rush and I just saw them live last month, but they are nowhere near the level of Beatles.

[Sayburr]

While I really like Rush, I think both Floyd and the Beatles are the better bands. So, the Beatles are my choice is this final round.

[AxlVanHagar]

EDIT: These statistics place Rush fifth behind THE BEATLES, The Rolling Stones, Kiss and Aerosmith for the most consecutive gold and platinum albums by a rock band

That's kinda cool, didn't know that. Though it must be pointed out that KISS' gold & platinum awards are suspect and may be false. Gene, ever the sharp business man, made sure that the KISS albums always shipped Gold so the awards are based on that and not actual sales figures. In fact most of the albums wound up being sent back to the record company and/or wound up in cutout bins back in the day.

[orange_black]

rush. three of the most talented people out there.

Beatles!!!! Three of the most talented people/songwriters/singers out there.









..... and a "drummer" that sufficed.

:)

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

I like Rush more.

BUT

The Beatles are better. So I voted Beatles.

[Rockbandfan23467]

I wish it was Zeppelin vs. The Beatles.

[Korty]

Lennon/McCartney was the best songwrither duo of the last century.

[OldFogey]

Lennon/McCartney was the best songwrither duo of the last century.

Need to be careful to qualify statements like this. Burt Bacharach and Hal David were pretty awesome. And then you go back to George and Ira Gershwin, or Rodgers and Hart or Rodgers and Hammerstein.

If you qualify it to rock songwriters you have a pretty strong case. But Mick and Keith have a pretty impressive catalog, too.

[Gatorguy91]

Don't get me wrong, Peart is a freakin beast. I just cant stand Lee's Voice.

and Helter Skelter is ok?

(Not Tryin' to offend anyone, i just hate that song, and respect the musical talent of the beatles in general)

[Quinarvy]

The Beatles vs. Rush

Bass: The Beatles < Rush. Paul McCartney stands no chance against Geddy Lee.
Guitar: The Beatles < Rush. Lifeson is highly underrated, and beats George Harrison.
Drums: The Beatles < Rush. Only person who can contest Peart is Moon. Not Ringo.
Vocals: The Beatles > Rush. Geddy is an acquired taste, where the Beatles are just plain good.
Songwriting: The Beatles = Rush. The Beatles did have (far) better lyrics, but then again, musically, its hard to top Rush. I can almost guarantee that the Beatles could have never written a masterpiece like 2112.

My vote: Rush.

[Rockbandfan23467]

How can you not vote for a band that's Radiohead, Nirvana and N*SYNC all in one!?!

[Quinarvy]

How can you not vote for a band that's Radiohead, Nirvana and N*SYNC all in one!?!

'Cause it's part N*SYNC

[Rockbandfan23467]

But they are a better N*SYNC than N*SYNC.

[m00p]

But they are a better N*SYNC than N*SYNC.

I don't think you can get any better then N*SYNC ;)

Helter Skelter is fine . I'm pretty sure Geddy Lee doesn't outbeat neither McCartney nor Lennon.

Somebody needs to break the tie!!

[Rockbandfan23467]

Rush is ahead by 1!

[Runesmith]

Bass: The Beatles > Rush. While Geddy is the more technical of the two, I think Paul is better. To quote a post I saw somewhere else on this forum, "Paul played bass like a white Jamerson", which is a pretty succinct summation of why I chose him over Geddy.
Guitars: The Beatles = Rush. I think Alex, John, and George are all equally matched. Alex is (again) more technical, but he is usually overshadowed by Neil and Geddy in most of Rush's songs, whereas The Beatles' music doesn't focus on just one instrument. A true symbiotic relationship.
Drums: The Beatles > Rush. Ringo is a human metronome. Neil is a drumming god, but sometimes I think he goes a little overboard. Restraint is the key!
Vocals: The Beatles > Rush. The Beatles had three excellent vocalists and one good one. I like Geddy's voice, but I like the way The Beatles harmonized; not only with their voices, but also with the music and lyrics.
Songwriting: The Beatles > Rush. Both bands had their share of brilliant moments and embarassing lyrics or songs, but The Beatles win this one for me by a landslide.

Winner: The Beatles. (For the record, I enjoy both bands immensely, before claims of bias are thrown at me.)

[partyboydanial]

I can almost guarantee that the Beatles could have never written a masterpiece like 2112.

My vote: Rush.

they did its a 17 minute long piece on Abbey Road called the Medley

Bass: Rush>Beatles, close but hard to beat Geddy
Guitar: Rush<Beatles, its freakin' George Harrison, Lifeson's great but Harrison's one of the most influential ever
Drums: Rush>Beatles, Neil Peart is probably the best besides Keith Moon
Vocals: Rush<Beatles, no even close
Songwriting: Rush<Beatles, i mean really it's the Beatles

Overall: if Beatles lose that is a travesty

[Rockbandfan23467]

Didn't The Beatles to a 3 hour long version of Helter Skelter?

[Highlandlassie1]

Rush all the way.

I own all Rush, never bought any Beatles, they are meh.

[m00p]

Rush is ahead by 1!

I call SHENANIGANS! :p

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

If Rush win... oh man the ****storm. :D

[Rockbandfan23467]

Quick! Create Alt accounts so the Beatles win!

[m00p]

Quick! Create Alt accounts so the Beatles win!

haha, That was my idea.. -.-

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Rush is better than Maiden and Sabbath, so Rush is better than The Beatles.

[m00p]

Rush is better than Maiden and Sabbath, so Rush is better than The Beatles.

I didn't know Maiden and Sabbath were better than The Beatles :rolleyes:

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

"Good Morning America, over to Julio with today's headlines."

"Thank you, Dianne. Today, two basement dwellers known to post on a website dedicated to the popular video game Rock Band were found dead today in their homes. The perpetrator, known as username TheCrimsonSaint, caught the two in a scandal known as Noobergate trying to create accounts in order for their favorite bands to win in a popular forum poll. In a brutal attack that CrimsonSaint described as "swings with a screwdriver of justice," he murdered the two members known as m00p and Rockbandfan23467. The killer was arrested moments after the murders and was reported to have rambled about "running to hills" and constantly screaming "UP THE IRONS!" Thank you, Dianne."

[m00p]

"Good Morning America, over to Julio with today's headlines."

"Thank you, Dianne. Today, two basement dwellers known to post on a website dedicated to the popular video game Rock Band were found dead today in their homes. The perpetrator, known as username TheCrimsonSaint, caught the two in a scandal known as Noobergate trying to create accounts in order for their favorite bands to win in a popular forum poll. In a brutal attack that CrimsonSaint described as "swings with a screwdriver of justice," he murdered the two members known as m00p and Rockbandfan23467. The killer was arrested moments after the murders and was reported to have rambled about "running to hills" and constantly screaming "UP THE IRONS!" Thank you, Dianne."

LOL! basement dwellers. I'm gonna totally put that in my sig.

[Rockbandfan23467]

Like Crimson Saint can find my house.

[l-o-t]

Don't get me wrong, Peart is a freakin beast. I just cant stand Lee's Voice.

fair enough. let's just hope the Beatles pick it up now... they're behind by like 2 votes!

[TheCrimsonSaint]

"Good Morning America, over to Julio with today's headlines."

"Thank you, Dianne. Today, two basement dwellers known to post on a website dedicated to the popular video game Rock Band were found dead today in their homes. The perpetrator, known as username TheCrimsonSaint, caught the two in a scandal known as Noobergate trying to create accounts in order for their favorite bands to win in a popular forum poll. In a brutal attack that CrimsonSaint described as "swings with a screwdriver of justice," he murdered the two members known as m00p and Rockbandfan23467. The killer was arrested moments after the murders and was reported to have rambled about "running to hills" and constantly screaming "UP THE IRONS!" Thank you, Dianne."

If this is a shot at me, it's the best insult ever. Damn straight I swing the screwdriver of justice. How do I go about quoting that as my sig?

[Guitar_Demigod]

The Beatles. Without them rock and roll would have died, they saved it!

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

If this is a shot at me, it's the best insult ever. Damn straight I swing the screwdriver of justice. How do I go about quoting that as my sig?

No, I was just joking around.

Also, SIGGED.

[Rockbandfan23467]

101 votes!!!

[Zidane]

Quick! Create Alt accounts so the Beatles win!

Hey, that's how Led Zeppelin won...

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Hey, that's how Led Zeppelin won...

Sad but true.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Hey, that's how Led Zeppelin won...

Wait, really? Which battle did that happen in?

[Rockbandfan23467]

Wait, really? Which battle did that happen in?

Zeppelin vs. Queen. They did not return for Zeppelin vs. Floyd though.

And he's just saying that because he's a Queen fan who would marry Freddie on live TV.

[Zidane]

Zeppelin vs. Queen. They did not return for Zeppelin vs. Floyd though.

And he's just saying that because he's a Queen fan who would marry Freddie on live TV.

As true as the statement about me marrying Freddie is, Led Zeppelin did cheat to win. It was even announced on the board that a person was going to make multiple accounts so that Led Zeppelin would not lose.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

^^A lot of people would marry Freddie on live TV.

[Rockbandfan23467]

Just because he said he would doesn't mean he did.

And how are Queen fans not as vocal as Zeppelin fans? Zeppelin fans here don't constantly talk about/have usernames about/have avatars or sigs with Led Zeppelin in them!

Queen fans are just as vocal as Zeppelin fans, you just can't see it my way.

[Zidane]

There are a ton of user names and topics about Led Zeppelin. There are over a thousand "Let's get Led Zeppelin in the game, they're the greatest!" and there are no longer any avatars, but there were a lot when we did have avatars.

There are only 500 "Let's get Queen in the game!" at the most on this board.

And someone made more accounts so that Led Zeppelin would beat Queen. But that's life on these boards, I guess.

[Rockbandfan23467]

Listen Pal, Queen fans are just as bad as Zeppelin fans, but Queen don't deserve it, and for that they are overrated.

[a21schizoidman]

Songwriting: Beatles > Rush (Rush puts together OK songs, but the Beatles are damn good at it, plus, Peart writes some stupid lyrics)
Vocals: Beatles > Rush (I like Geddy's voice, and his range, but the Beatles all could sing, and very well)
Guitar: Beatles < Rush (Alex Lifeson is really good, but so is Harrison...)
Bass: Beatles >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rush (McCartney is a badass bassist)
Drums: Beatles = Rush (Richard Starkey was better than he gets respect for, and Peart just has too big a ****in set that its like, of course he can play anything, i personally dont see whats so great about him...)
Overall: Beatles

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

As true as the statement about me marrying Freddie is, Led Zeppelin did cheat to win. It was even announced on the board that a person was going to make multiple accounts so that Led Zeppelin would not lose.

Yeah, but they did. Trust me, Queen wouldn't win anyway. Neither would Zeppelin.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Listen Pal, Queen fans are just as bad as Zeppelin fans, but Queen don't deserve it, and for that they are overrated.

How do they not deserve it? Zeppelin sure as hell don't.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Listen Pal, Queen fans are just as bad as Zeppelin fans, but Queen don't deserve it, and for that they are overrated.

Can I just say that one man has no place in deciding if a band is overrated? You might not like them, but just because you don't doesn't make the minority opinion (e.g., yours) the correct one. In fact, logic says just the opposite. With this said, I'm going to withdraw any statements of mine calling a band *Cough*Zeppelin*Cough* overrated so that no one can use it against me.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Dear Julio,
I'm watching Metallica at Bonnaroo right now, and I have to say, if you don't include them in the next BotB bracket it will be crime. And the screwdriver of justice might find its way to your basement...
With love,
TheCrimsonSaint

[Zidane]

Yeah, but they did. Trust me, Queen wouldn't win anyway. Neither would Zeppelin.

That doesn't make what happened right. But I do agree that neither would have one. The Rush fans on this board are always here. It's kinda creepy really...

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Metallica vs Motorhead and Metallica vs. Megadeth were considered at first for the original bracket but were thrown out.

[NX013]

Im just gonn say this now, cause Im getting sick of rockband's arrogance. He constantly complains to the members of this forum on their views just because of his opinion of one band. Queen arent the only band we talk about here.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

^^That's a shame. Will the big M's make the second bracket? (@Julio)

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

I don't think the next one will be official or anything. Just for ****s and giggles and not a tournmament. In the tourny a lot of battles were a bit mismatched.

Also I encourage other people to make BotB threads. It furthers the discussion, especially when a21schizoidman breaks it down.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

I think you should do one more official bracket and have that champion face this winner. Then we can put an end to it.

[JukeBoxHero]

That doesn't make what happened right. But I do agree that neither would have one. The Rush fans on this board are always here. It's kinda creepy really...

What's creepy? That a non vocal body of Rush fans votes in these polls? :)

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

I think you should do one more official bracket and have that champion face this winner. Then we can put an end to it.
Okie Dokie.

[Quinarvy]

Anyone who puts Paul over Geddy or Ringo over Peart is quite possibly insane.

Also, to whoever said Peart rights crappy lyrics...yes. But when he matured (Limelight) they got better.

The Medley was abunch of unfinished songs, they had no place for. Basically, it was a recycling bin song.

And m00p and Rockbandfan...making extra accounts=not cool...

[Zidane]

What's creepy? That a non vocal body of Rush fans votes in these polls? :)

Rush fans have always been vocal. How many threads are asking for 2112? Too many to count.

[RingelnatterIII]

The Beatles had so many No.1 Hits, and how much The Rush have had?

[Zidane]

^ Are you dissing on the Tom Sawyer?

[JukeBoxHero]

The Beatles had so many No.1 Hits, and how much The Rush have had?

So a group is good if they have a ton of crappy number one singles? :rolleyes:

I'm not taking a hit at The Beatles, I voted for them with reasons in my previous post. However, singles do not make a group's sound what so ever.

[akauDOUBLEu2349]

Bass: The Beatles > Rush. While Geddy is the more technical of the two, I think Paul is better. To quote a post I saw somewhere else on this forum, "Paul played bass like a white Jamerson", which is a pretty succinct summation of why I chose him over Geddy.
Guitars: The Beatles = Rush. I think Alex, John, and George are all equally matched. Alex is (again) more technical, but he is usually overshadowed by Neil and Geddy in most of Rush's songs, whereas The Beatles' music doesn't focus on just one instrument. A true symbiotic relationship.
Drums: The Beatles > Rush. Ringo is a human metronome. Neil is a drumming god, but sometimes I think he goes a little overboard. Restraint is the key!
Vocals: The Beatles > Rush. The Beatles had three excellent vocalists and one good one. I like Geddy's voice, but I like the way The Beatles harmonized; not only with their voices, but also with the music and lyrics.
Songwriting: The Beatles > Rush. Both bands had their share of brilliant moments and embarassing lyrics or songs, but The Beatles win this one for me by a landslide.

Winner: The Beatles. (For the record, I enjoy both bands immensely, before claims of bias are thrown at me.)

I was reading through the thread and came across this garbage. I don't mean to flame you but you're basiclly saying that because Rush is better you are voting for the Beatles. Unless I understand this wrong???

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Rush hits of note:
"Working Man"
"Tom Sawyer"
"Freewill"
"Limelight"
"2112"
"The Spirit of Radio"
"Limelight"
"Red Barchetta"
"YYZ"
"Xanadu"
"The Passage to Bangkok"
"Early Distant Warning" (this is just IMHO, not really a well known song)

That seems like a decent number of classics to me.

[partyboydanial]

The Medley was abunch of unfinished songs, they had no place for. Basically, it was a recycling bin song.

i dont think thats true but even if it is it's still amazing, and IMO better than 2112

[partyboydanial]

The Beatles had so many No.1 Hits, and how much The Rush have had?

IMO The Beatles are way better than Rush but this is a stupid statement

The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix

never had number one hits, besides Touch of Grey and All Along the Watchtower

and they're still some of the greats

anyway a band doesnt need number 1 hits to be amazing

[OldFogey]

I was reading through the thread and came across this garbage. I don't mean to flame you but you're basiclly saying that because Rush is better you are voting for the Beatles. Unless I understand this wrong???

Ummm ">" means "greater than". So he has Beatles better than Rush in most cases and equal in one. Seems pretty consistent to me.

[Runesmith]

I was reading through the thread and came across this garbage. I don't mean to flame you but you're basiclly saying that because Rush is better you are voting for the Beatles. Unless I understand this wrong???


Ummm ">" means "greater than". So he has Beatles better than Rush in most cases and equal in one. Seems pretty consistent to me.

Er. What OldFogey said. :D I did say that Rush is more technical, but technical /= good, in my opinion.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

ROCKBANDFAN.

Check your inbox.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

And for the record, the first round of the next BotB is already complete. Awaiting the seal of approval.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

To tease you guys, some battles:

Dire Straits vs. The Police
GnR vs. Pantera
The Clash vs. The Ramones

there are 14 battles.

[Wheezy]

Rush... because I'd rather listen to them than The Beatles.

And because I'd vote for Rush no matter what the opposing band is. ;)

[Loucifel]

GnR vs. Pantera
Is there something I don't know that makes these two fit together? :confused:

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

^ Two kickass bands that arose from the ashes of hair metal. (yeah Pantera were hair metal in the early days but, um that's not the point)

[BhindBluEyes430]

To tease you guys, some battles:

Dire Straits vs. The Police
GnR vs. Pantera
The Clash vs. The Ramones

there are 14 battles.

nice the Dire Straights Vs police battle is going to be good. I dont know who I would vote for yet

[Alright_Computer]

Several bands that haven't been in the BotB yet:

Metallica
U2
Guns and Roses
Nirvana
etc.

Edit: just noticed you had it all figured out. Oops.

[Rockbandfan23467]

The Beatles Are Winning!!!!

[TheCrimsonSaint]

The Beatles Are Winning!!!!

(Readies the screwdriver of justice)

[OldFogey]

(Readies the screwdriver of justice)

What do vodka and orange juice have to do with justice? Just asking.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

What do vodka and orange juice have to do with justice? Just asking.

They make the justice all the more satisfying. Or that question was way over my head. Either way, justice always goes better with orange juice and vodka. Then again, so do a lot of things.:cool:

[RockBandRocker]

I voted for Rush because they have more songs that I like. Also, their style of music is more rocking.

In my opinion, The Beatles didn't start to rock out until the Acid days, leaving only a handful of "rock" songs. However, they did have some good "pop-rock" songs when they first started out.

Either way, I'm glad that these giants are the ones going at it. :)

[Insane3]

I was reading through the thread and came across this garbage. I don't mean to flame you but you're basiclly saying that because Rush is better you are voting for the Beatles. Unless I understand this wrong???

... No.
Stop insulting people.

[Insane3]

I voted for Rush because they have more songs that I like. Also, their style of music is more rocking.

In my opinion, The Beatles didn't start to rock out until the Acid days, leaving only a handful of "rock" songs. However, they did have some good "pop-rock" songs when they first started out.

Either way, I'm glad that these giants are the ones going at it. :)

Well... John screamed in Twist and Shout.
lol

[OldFogey]

They make the justice all the more satisfying. Or that question was way over my head. Either way, justice always goes better with orange juice and vodka. Then again, so do a lot of things.:cool:

Ah -- sorry. Just assumed everyone knew:



screwdriver |ˈskroōˌdrīvər|
noun
1 a tool with a flattened, cross-shaped, or star-shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it.
2 a cocktail made from vodka and orange juice.

[Quinarvy]

Me thinks m00p and RockBandFan had e-children...

...DUN DUN Duunnnn...conspiracy.

[Rockbandfan23467]

It's mostly M00p. I was kidding about the Alt account thing.

Sides, I made 1 AA a long time ago. Only 1. So it's either m00p or truth that The Beatles are winning.

[Quinarvy]

It's mostly M00p. I was kidding about the Alt account thing.

Sides, I made 1 AA a long time ago. Only 1. So it's either m00p or truth that The Beatles are winning.

Sadly, I wouldn't put it past him :p

[Progged]

I remember one of the early songs I learned on guitar (outside of the obligatory Smoke on the Water) was Lady Madonna by the Beatles when I was a kid. I completly understand their impact on music, but Rush completely changed my perspective on what could be accomplished especially with three people. They are one of the pioneers of the progressive scene (and my favorite of the movement).

I voted Rush!

[RamsesI]

In my opinion the Beatles are much more better. They are the Grandfathers of Rush and much more other modern Groups.

But Rush ist an very interesting Band....

I voted Beatles.

[Loucifel]

No landslide here..I was expecting a way larger lead for The Beatles by now. Guess this board has a lot of Rush fans :p

[Herzebeth]

For the love of god, we would love some Beatles in the game... PLEASE!!!!

Anyway, there wouldn't be Rush if it weasn't for the beatles, this band invented almost everything most bands use nowadays, so they are just the pioneers of all things rock lol...seriously.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Well, unless 13 Rush fans log in within the next 2 days this battle is pretty much over.

[BT67]

I voted Beatles as much as I love Rush, I could not take them over the Beatles..... BEATLES FTW !!!!!

[WhiffleBallTony]

For the love of god, we would love some Beatles in the game... PLEASE!!!!

Anyway, there wouldn't be Rush if it weasn't for the beatles, this band invented almost everything most bands use nowadays, so they are just the pioneers of all things rock lol...seriously.

Invent? No, no, no. The Beatles didn't invent anything. They established some musicals styles, but they didn't create anything.

[VeryBest]

The Beatles create Oasis, Blur and so many other Bands. ;)

So many great musicians say that they be inspired by the Beatles.

[Rockbandfan23467]

The Beatles have 100 votes!!!!

[NX013]

I dont think we even have 100 active members

[Herzebeth]

Invent? No, no, no. The Beatles didn't invent anything. They established some musicals styles, but they didn't create anything.

uhm...you haven't heard Abbey Road right?

or Sgt. Peppers?

man...they created the first concept album in history, the first orchestrated rock album ever, anyway, I could go on forever...you wouldn't understand if I start talking about musical terms...

[Chicken]

Sgt. Peppers is the Album of the century! (Rolling Stone Magazine etc. voted this)

[m00p]

Sgt. Peppers is the Album of the century! (Rolling Stone Magazine etc. voted this)

Because Rolling Stone knows everything about music :rolleyes:

[Chicken]

Rolling Stone Magazin startet only the Poll ;)

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Because Rolling Stone knows everything about music :rolleyes:

They think that Kurt Cobain is better than Randy Rhoads. Their opinion is n/a.

[Insane3]

you wouldn't understand if I start talking about musical terms...

That was mean.

[Rockbandfan23467]

2 Hours Left!

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

This is basically over.

[Rockbandfan23467]

Unless 30 Rush fans appear in 30 Minutes.

[Rockbandfan23467]

7 Minutes Left!

[m00p]

beatles win!!!!!

[Rockbandfan23467]

AND THE BEATLES WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE BEATLES ARE THE BEST BAND EVER!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all the voters, Julio, and most importantly, HMX. Without them, this tournament would be about snails.

[m00p]

Next BotB is about snails?

Excellent.

[RockBandRocker]

The Beatles deservedly won.

But let's do this in another 40 years, and see who comes out on top.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

AND THE BEATLES WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE BEATLES ARE THE BEST BAND EVER!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all the voters, Julio, and most importantly, HMX. Without them, this tournament would be about snails.

Don't get carried away. Just because these forums say so doesn't mean it's true.

[Chicken]

In 40 Years noboby knows who The Rush was, but The Beatles ......

So Harmonix,

let us rock:

Helter Skelter
Yes Blues
Twist and Shout

....come on.......

[JukeBoxHero]

Alright first off, it's Rush, not the Rush. Second off, how do you know Chicken? I will remember Rush for the rest of my life, and I'm not planning dieing prematurely. Now before you reply, remember I voted for the Beatles base on their influence. The Beatles is a great influential band but the way you word it is agitating.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

The Beatles deservedly won.

But let's do this in another 40 years, and see who comes out on top.
Actually we made another roster that will be up next week. :p

The champion of the next one will go up against the Beatles.

[Quinarvy]

In 40 Years noboby knows who The Rush was, but The Beatles ......

So Harmonix,

let us rock:

Helter Skelter
Yes Blues
Twist and Shout

....come on.......

...and you work for Rolling Stone?

[m00p]

I think this would be a better pack :

Revolution
Get Back
Yellow Submarine

The end to Helter Skelter is kinda funky. Yellow Submarine would be a blast to play. I think Chicken means The Beatles will be remembered until the end of time, when rush will probably not. Just like John Lennon's death will be remembered forever. Most people can name all four members of the beatles, and only name one in Rush. Neil Peart

[Rockbandfan23467]

Yeah. I know two 15-16 year olds obsessed with Yellow Sub.

[Quinarvy]

I think this would be a better pack :

Revolution
Get Back
Yellow Submarine

The end to Helter Skelter is kinda funky. Yellow Submarine would be a blast to play. I think Chicken means The Beatles will be remembered until the end of time, when rush will probably not. Just like John Lennon's death will be remembered forever. Most people can name all four members of the beatles, and only name one in Rush. Neil Peart

Actually, two. Neil Peart and Geddy Lee.

Everyone who's ever touched a bass knows Geddy Lee.

[m00p]

Actually, two. Neil Peart and Geddy Lee.

Everyone who's ever touched a bass knows Geddy Lee.

Actually, I was talking about random people that don't know alot about music. They don't play a musical instrument (mostly adults). Go ask 5 people in any city, and ask em the names of all four beatles. They can probably name em, because they listened to them growing up. And then ask them to name all three members of rush. Most people usually say "Neil Peart" but can't name any others.

[next jimmy page]

wow... i thought it would be a lot closer... I was secretly pulling 4 rush for the upset!:p;)

[Quinarvy]

So, whens Bracket 2 start?

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Friday.

Ten character limit.