Elvis or the Beatles
 

This question could set off controversy. But lets keep it as entertainment and an enjoyable post.

There are always questions "Who was better, Ginger or MaryAnn"
Who is the best most important Beatle- "John or Paul" ?
And a question I expect to be a battle to the death. Who is the King? Elvis or The Beatles. (Two choices) One or the other.

In my opinion.....The Beatles

Easy... the Beatles.

Cannot say I am a huge fan of either Elvis or the Beatles. I do not have any of the CDs of either the Beatles or Elvis.

No contest: The King!

Went to Graceland on my way to TV last January - close to a religious experience.

I would probably have the same reaction at Graceland too. Just because how famous Elvis was.

Beatles

If you ever get the chance, visit Mendips.

BEATLES ......

- sorry, but it's not even close.

1. Maryann
2. Paul
3. The Beatles.

Mrs Peel

Elvis....loved Graceland, too

Two out of three ain't bad. My answer to question # 2 is John, although most people know that John and Paul fed off each other.

:agree::agree::agree:

1 MaryAnn
2. Paul
3. Elvis forever!


Chris

MaryAnn.
John.
The Beatles.

John Lennon seemed to be the heart and soul of the Beatles.

Yes he was, but Paul was the spokesman for the group. While John had a tendency of saying the wrong thing, it was Paul who was always politically correct without stepping on anyone toes.

After all, it was John who started the group .....

Who was the better musciian, John or Paul?

BTW - The betales were heavily influenced by the Motown sound.

It doesn't matter. Brian Jones was the one who started The Rolling Stones. BUt Keith and Mick took over and Brian became somewhere disgrunted. Whether he killed himself or was murdered is a mystery we may never find out.

Beatles Forever!

Paul was by far. Paul could play all instruments and played drums in Ballad Of John and Yoko

Elvis or the Beatles: The answer may lie in the birthdates of the responders. I was born in 1945 and remember Elvis' first appearance on Country Hayride and his subsequent appearances on Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan. He was the King when I was a teenager, while the Beatles didn't come along til I was in college. My guess is that many (not all) of the ones who feel the Beatles were greater were a little younger than I.

I repectfully agree to disagree.

Born in 44. I remember Elvis being great but I think The Beatles were greater as they affected a cultural change. IMHO

It makes sense Ed. Yes, music has a bigger impact on our lives as teenagers and as we grow older and begin to face the real problems in our life as music sometimes takes a back burner. If a new phenom came along today I would not give a *** about the music. Even when Michael Jackson was the God of the 80's I could care less even though I admit The Thriller Album was a great one.

$%)) you Joe, you are a #$#@, Oh, wait, this isn't the political forum!

Behave yourself Boys. Play nice. This isn't a politcial thread. Music brings people together.

Beatles:a040:

According to VH1 Classics, The Beatles are the greatest ever.

Michael Jackson was No. 2

Ed, you are a hoot. :smiley:

Now that one would start an argument. But maybe because M.J. played in an era when I was older (The oldcoach Ed theory) Being born in 1948, I missed the impact Elvis had as I didn't really get interested in music until 1963. I remember the commotion and my older sister carrying on like a crazy person when Elvis was on Ed Sullivan. God...how many times did she play Heartbreak Hotel on her record player.

Beach Boys!


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I totally agree! Also Buddy Holly.