Queen or Aerosmith?
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The Queen was getting really old when she died but Steven Tyler has bigger lips and pipes. For both being like 120 years old, they've had good runs.
Queen a thousand times over.
Aerosmith is a fine and fun 1970s-style hard rock band.
There's nothing particularly unique about them, though.
Queen isn't a generic band even if also from the same era and "hard rock" at a high level. They had elements of progressive rock and even opera mixed into their sound, and they had a much better vocalist (sometimes considered the greatest in rock history) and a much better lead guitarist with Brian May.
If there's a fire and I can only save one of Toys in the Attic or A Night at the Opera, it isn't a hard choice for the latter.
Aerosmith is a fine and fun 1970s-style hard rock band.
There's nothing particularly unique about them, though.
Queen isn't a generic band even if also from the same era and "hard rock" at a high level. They had elements of progressive rock and even opera mixed into their sound, and they had a much better vocalist (sometimes considered the greatest in rock history) and a much better lead guitarist with Brian May.
If there's a fire and I can only save one of Toys in the Attic or A Night at the Opera, it isn't a hard choice for the latter.
Not a real fan of either, but Aerosmith at it's best is a little better.
Queen songs are mostly annoying except for maybe Hammer to Fall.
Mostly I turn the song fast if either band comes on. Bohemian Rhapsody could be the worst song ever recorded
Queen songs are mostly annoying except for maybe Hammer to Fall.
Mostly I turn the song fast if either band comes on. Bohemian Rhapsody could be the worst song ever recorded
This is pretty much me as far as not really a huge fan of either, but the opposite as edited above
Even the Run DMC version?
And you people actually LIKE Bohemian Rhapsody?
Christ that song is so ******* bad.
Random freshman roommate was obsessed by Queen, blasting their stuff night and day. Still can’t listen to them.
This is why I tend to lean towards American bands. The shared experiences and culture that comes out in the music is just more relatable for me.
Interesting debate. Both bands are remarkable and iconic. I have been fortunate enough to see Aerosmith a couple times (first time was in Hilton on the "Get a Grip" tour....was kick ass), but never saw Queen before Freddie died.
In terms of big picture, Queen was more experimental, ground breaking and notable. History will favor them in terms of cultural significance. The vocals, guitar work, and overall songwriting and talent far exceeds Aerosmith.
Aerosmith is a classic American rock band. Other than them being really good at their craft, I think they are more limited in their scope. They are America's Rolling Stones, I think. Some stellar songwriting and instrumental work, and a really long career. Crazy how relavent they have been in 4 decades!
Love both bands. Give the big picture nod to Queen. Aerosmith rocks and will forever be classic.
In terms of big picture, Queen was more experimental, ground breaking and notable. History will favor them in terms of cultural significance. The vocals, guitar work, and overall songwriting and talent far exceeds Aerosmith.
Aerosmith is a classic American rock band. Other than them being really good at their craft, I think they are more limited in their scope. They are America's Rolling Stones, I think. Some stellar songwriting and instrumental work, and a really long career. Crazy how relavent they have been in 4 decades!
Love both bands. Give the big picture nod to Queen. Aerosmith rocks and will forever be classic.
Aerosmith's absolute best is a little better than Queen's absolute best.
Aerosmith made some ******* objectively terrible music though.
I think Queen wins for full body of work.
Aerosmith made some ******* objectively terrible music though.
I think Queen wins for full body of work.
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Aerosmith after Pump is pretty horrific, bad enough for SNL to spoof the sound of their music as it was released. I think I saw somebody in another thread rank “Crazy” above “Dream On”.
Maybe Queen would have gotten that bad too if not for the early death of Mercury. Maybe the Stones got that bad but their bad songs just didn’t chart in the top ten constantly like Aerosmith’s aging rocker era did.
Maybe Queen would have gotten that bad too if not for the early death of Mercury. Maybe the Stones got that bad but their bad songs just didn’t chart in the top ten constantly like Aerosmith’s aging rocker era did.
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When I voted it was who I like to watch, not the music. To watch them in their prime, Queen would be my choice. Listening its a tie. I think Queen has more songs that I like versus Aerosmith. I don't want to write them down and prove it though.
