All due respect to the Beatles, Velvets, Pavement, and other greats

Posted on September 1, 2026 at 04:54:22 PM by bluebossa

But I think “Physical Graffiti is the single greatest ALBUM in the history of Anglo-American rock n roll.

And Led Zep has as strong a claim as any to being the “best band ever.” The song-writing of Lennon & McCartney is sublime, and I have a ton of respect for the Beatles’ musicianship/chops—even/especially the rhythm section. But they lost something when they ceased playing live and became a studio project. Led Zep was a shit-hot live fourpiece from beginning to end. (Although Plant’s voice was often shot and Page’s addictions got the better of his playing sometimes.)
*And* their studio work is magical—the production/mic-ing of Bonzo especially.

In conclusion, a band is only as good as its drummer, and Bonzo was the Beatles of drummers.

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All due respect to the Beatles, Velvets, Pavement, and other greats - By bluebossa September 1, 2026 at 04:54:22 PM
- The Velvets?* - By Messner's Stache September 1, 2026 at 06:30:50 PM
- You might be my new favorite poster.* - By Alpo September 1, 2026 at 05:41:34 PM
- Condick: and not to be woke, but it’s worth noting that all these guys were playing in a sandbox constructed by Chuck Berry, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson, and even John Coltrane. - By bluebossa September 1, 2026 at 05:01:14 PM
- Greatest musical thieves ever, perhaps - By syrfan September 1, 2026 at 04:56:18 PM
  - this ^^^^^^^^^^^ * - By Spirit September 1, 2026 at 05:28:38 PM
  - Yes they were occasional thieves but it doesn’t seem that pernicious to me. - By bluebossa September 1, 2026 at 05:07:14 PM
    - Fair enough, but - By syrfan September 1, 2026 at 05:29:46 PM

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All due respect to the Beatles, Velvets, Pavement, and other greats