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Queen in their heyday were pretty amazing. But so was Bowie, Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath etc. some great bands to choose from - I sometimes feel like they all have a ‘best before’ and ‘rubbish after’ date though.
I would put Pink Floyd at the top of the heap in most "best of" categories. I like Black Sabbath, but I don't see them in the same league. Bowie: I originally wasn't crazy about his music. It was probably my prejudice against the whole androgyny thing. Same with Queen. It probably prevented me from appreciating them as much. I have grown to really respect Bowie over the years.
Well I must admit my top band has to be The Doors. The only band I never ‘got’ was Led Zeppelin…
I agree about liking The Doors. At one time they were right up there among my favorites. The End was a masterpiece. We differ here about Led Zeppelin. I am a huge fan. Brought American blues to an international audience as well as the Stones, Cream, Hendrix. Listen to You Shook Me off their first album, or I can't quit you baby. I saw them live in their prime. John Bonham might be the best power drummer ever. I guess we'll agree to disagree!
I’m not adverse to trying them again at some point though
This is blues rock for me, live at The Royal Albert Hall, 1970 https://youtu.be/u3CYOGFMe1o?si=W3s-ow2FrARCK7Pz
It might not be for everyone.
All the blues interpretations by British bands back then sent me on a hunt back in time. I saw Muddy Waters live twice before he died. Holy Shit. Then I really went roots. Robert Johnson, Willy Dixon, Howling Wolf, Elmore James, Jimmy Reed! I could go on all day, but I'll spare you.
Perfect example! I was not a huge Queen fan, but that song transcended my narrow rules. There are other exceptions too.