Here's where it's not subjective: ticket sales and a solid fan base. People buy their damn tix at 450 a pop! If that ain't greatest, it's pretty damn great, if not simply grand (speaking from MJ's accountant's pov). So, the question arises: how does one measure greatness?
Gazza Wrote:
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>>Longevity?
>>Check.
>>Revenue from tickets and tours?
>>Check.
>>Adoring fan base?
>>Check.
>>Song Catelogue?
>>Check.
>>Reputation?
>>Check.
>>Past Performances?
>>Check.
>>Historic Albums?
>>Check.
>>Changing the face of our culture?
>>Check, check and check.
>well, I'm measuring greatness as a "live band" (which was the point of the discussion to begin with),
Okay, your call.
It still makes it hard to reconcile what you've said:
a)
> Bruce and the E-Street Band are,
> consistently, the best live act I've ever seen, on
> all levels.
and
b)
> The Stones are the greatest band of all time.
If you're measuring greatness as a live band, I'm with you: Stones, hands down.
Best,
Camper
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2005-09-20 00:35 by camper88.