Who is a better The Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin?

Answer 1

It depends on your definition of "better", honestly. Better songwriters? Better musicians? Sold more records? In my opinion they are very evenly matched, and in fact are two of my top three bands of all time (the third being Yes). I've always considered Led Zeppelin of a higher level of musicianship than Pink Floyd. David Gilmour's guitar work is incredible in the meticulous nature it's planned out and executed, but Jimmy Page has more raw talent and can excel not only in planning out his guitar output (see the song "Achilles' Last Stand"), but also improvisation (see the numerous live versions of "Heartbreaker"). John Paul Jones is a better bassist than Roger Waters - and plays keybaords as well as Richard Wright! Comparing drummers I actually give the slight edge to Floyd's Nick Mason, as he has a much better sense of time than the late John Bonham, which IMO trumps Bonham's raw talent. And as far as vocals go, Robert Plant sings circles around every Floyd member.

While Zep may win the musicianship battle, I believe that Pink Floyd wins the songwriting battle. Led Zeppelin never had a lyricist like Roger Waters, who could tell a story over an 80-minute double album just as well as he could a four-minute single. Coupled with Gilmour's sense of melody, they formed an incredible songwriting tandem. As far as total output, they're dead even. Floyd's best albums outshined Led Zeppelin's highest output, but unlike Floyd (who put out trach like A Momentary Lapse of Reason and The Final Cut) Zeppelin never put out a bad album. And the albums themselves had very few weak spots. The three-album stretch from III to Houses of the Holy was especially solid.

So to sum up, I guess it's a bit of a cop-out, but to me they are equally good, all things considered.

Answer 2

This question cannot be answered without bias or opinion. Here is my personal opinion on the subject:

I'm going to have to say that Led Zeppelin is much better than Aerosmith. Led Zeppelin, featuring the amazing guitar talents of Jimmy Page, the unique, vocal expertise of Robert Plant, and the drumming-genius of John Bonham, totally exceeds the mediocrity of Aerosmith. Led Zeppelin's unique and innovative style influenced many of yesterday and today's greatest bands with their deep, bluesy lyrics, and rocking, but dark riffs.

Led Zeppelin is a pioneer of metal and started a lot of the heavier rock 'n' roll that is heard today. Aerosmith seems to be more of a generic type of band, and although classic, still doesn't live up to Led Zeppelin's legacy. Aerosmith's older songs were excellent, but as the time went, they became less and less appealing with each album, in my opinion. Led Zeppelin never released an album that I couldn't keep on "repeat."

Answer 3

This is a matter of opinion, so there can be no factual answer. Led Zeppelin is probably more popular, because of their songs such as "Whole Lotta Love", "Kashmir", and "Stairway to Heaven" which has often been named the best rock song ever. Led Zeppelin has a better guitarist (Jimmy Page) and Drummer (John Bonham). Led Zeppelin had a wider variety of influence than The Who, and did more to invent heavy metal and other styles of music. Led Zeppelin is an overall better band.

Answer 4

that's up to a personal opinion. but what i think is theirs no band u could put in the same league as Led Zeppelin

Answer 5

Uhhh Led Zeppelin is that even a question?

Answer 6

LED ZEPPELIN, of course!

Answer 7

Aerosmith by far!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

Zeppelin, hands down.

Answer 9

Justin Bieber

Answer 10

Pink Floyd.