Sir Stewart Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Roger Daltrey. He's done some great vocal work, but he's a cheeseball and The Who (or whatever band Pete and the boys would've formed without him) would be one of my favorite bands if he didn't exist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 So if Adam Clayton's not the worst member of U2, who is? Bono Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Roger Daltrey. He's done some great vocal work, but he's a cheeseball and The Who (or whatever band Pete and the boys would've formed without him) would be one of my favorite bands if he didn't exist.You no like-a da running-in-place and de mike-twirl? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Professor Griff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 mc ren - nwa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Roger Daltrey. He's done some great vocal work, but he's a cheeseball and The Who (or whatever band Pete and the boys would've formed without him) would be one of my favorite bands if he didn't exist. Completely agree, but I wasn't gonna be the one to take this bullet. I may ruffle a few feathers here, but Garth Hudson of the Band sucked. He was a technically great player and when he played piano, came up with some great lines. However, his cheesy, out of tune synth sounds nearly ruin the entire catalog of The Band. I can't believe no one ever called him out on it. Really, just watch the Last Waltz and listen to him vomit all over Mannish Boy, Helpless, and well... pretty much everything. I can't believe how many people disagree with this one. The man was awful, the band was subsequently intolerable for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Professor Griff.What have you got against militant Anti-Semitism? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Roger Daltrey. He's done some great vocal work, but he's a cheeseball and The Who (or whatever band Pete and the boys would've formed without him) would be one of my favorite bands if he didn't exist. I hate these threads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I hate these threads.It's a valid thread - I mean, I've thought about how much I don't like Daltrey at least as much as I've thought about how much I do like say - The Ramones for instance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Garfunkel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Freshman year of high school I used to say, "The Who have my favorite drummer, guitarist, and bassist in rock. But they'll never be my favorite band because of Roger Daltry". Nowadays only the last part is true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 MIKE LOVE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Freshman year of high school I used to say, "The Who have my favorite drummer, guitarist, and bassist in rock. But they'll never be my favorite band because of Roger Daltry". Nowadays only the last part is true.Great - the dude who called Ringo 'mediocre' is backing me up. Maybe I should rethink my position on Roger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Mahavishnu Orchestra would be so great if it weren't for that damned Jan Hammer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 BonoI would say that the talent line of U2 from worst to best (to be used as a guide for who would be easiest to replace) would beAdam ClaytonLarry Mullen Jr.The Edge Bono Clayton could be replaced by someone who has been playing bass for 1 year or less, versus there's not many people who have the range to sing The Unforgettable Fire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Vinnie "Mad Dog" Lopez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 What have you got against militant Anti-Semitism? is that you, Sister Souljah? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markosis Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Anyone who says Ringo was the weakest link in the Beatles deserves to burn in the fiery pits of Hell. There is no weak link in the Beatles, only the four strongest fucking links ever made in the history of music. Thank you. Basically the point I've been trying to make: a good band is made up of good parts. A band with one weak part is not a good band. Clayton could be replaced by someone who has been playing bass for 1 year or less Then why wasn't he? He obviously brought something tangible to the band or else he wouldn't be in the band. I could say the same thing about Daltrey/Talbot/Hudson/etc. If they were truly weak links the bands themselves would be unlistenable. I hate these threads. Thank you, too. Shit makes no sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 It's a valid thread - I mean, I've thought about how much I don't like Daltrey at least as much as I've thought about how much I do like say - The Ramones for instance. Oh, I know. It just does not make any sense to me though. All of these bands had these dudes when they became famous (for lack of a better term) - so I generally look at them as they are - all the dudes playing their part (no matter how small) to make the song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Then why wasn't he? He obviously brought something tangible to the band or else he wouldn't be in the band.Because they're good friends? I didn't say that he sucks, I'm just saying he's the least-talented of the 4. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Mahavishnu Orchestra would be so great if it weren't for that damned Jan Hammer.Damn. Busting on the good Captain and Jan in a single day? ::takes blood pressure meds, counts to 10:: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm not getting the quote exact, but Adam Clayton said something like "I may not be the best bassist in U2, but I am the bassist in U2." I've always loved that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markosis Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Because they're good friends? Hey, that may not seem like a big deal, but they could have gotten some hot-shot bass player that wasn't a friend and it could have ruined the band. Personal chemistry trumps virtuosity any day of the week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Damn. Busting on the good Captain and Jan in a single day?Wait, someone busted on the Captain from Captain & Tennille? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpillbox Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 So if Adam Clayton's not the worst member of U2, who is? Stuart. He played bass for U2 when Adam Clayton was too hungover to go onstage in Australia. I know what you're thinking, and yes, supermodels were involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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