Hello everyone,
I came across a most interesting debate on YouTube...and I wondered if any of the QZers wanted to get their two cents in. Here's the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn0KpAhBNMw
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I prefer the Apples vs Oranges debate
Brian isn't what you'd call 'perfect' live, but he's a damn sight better than our man Jimmy.
I can't comment on their studio work because I've heard far more Queen than I have Led Zeppelin. I love 'em both, but Jimmy.... gnaaaah.
I can't comment on their studio work because I've heard far more Queen than I have Led Zeppelin. I love 'em both, but Jimmy.... gnaaaah.
Jimmy is so uneven live that it is unbelievable, Id take Brian just becuase of that.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]redspecialusa wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Hello everyone,
I came across a most interesting debate on YouTube...and I wondered if any of the QZers wanted to get their two cents in. Here's the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn0KpAhBNMw [/QUOTE]
This is only a little more pointless than arguing politics on the internet. A personal taste is not a matter for arguing and neither side will be convinced anyway.
I came across a most interesting debate on YouTube...and I wondered if any of the QZers wanted to get their two cents in. Here's the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn0KpAhBNMw [/QUOTE]
This is only a little more pointless than arguing politics on the internet. A personal taste is not a matter for arguing and neither side will be convinced anyway.
Both are legends, but - as is always said - you're more likely to get a Queen-sided answer from a Queen message board. However...
...Jimmy is, what - 64? - and Brian 61. By the look fo Jimmy Page and the way he almost appears to "struggle" to play the guitar these days (see their version of Rock N Roll on the new Foo's DVD), compared to the way Bri just steps out and does his thing, makes me pick Brian over Jimmy.
Also, Jimmy Page just never seems to be really playing for the song, unlike something Brian has perfected over the years. Perhaps it was harder for Jimmy being outshined by Bonzo every day, whereas Bri and Rog always seemed a better team etc.
...Jimmy is, what - 64? - and Brian 61. By the look fo Jimmy Page and the way he almost appears to "struggle" to play the guitar these days (see their version of Rock N Roll on the new Foo's DVD), compared to the way Bri just steps out and does his thing, makes me pick Brian over Jimmy.
Also, Jimmy Page just never seems to be really playing for the song, unlike something Brian has perfected over the years. Perhaps it was harder for Jimmy being outshined by Bonzo every day, whereas Bri and Rog always seemed a better team etc.
Page can't play.
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He has HAND AIDS.
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The lack of respect for Jimmy Page here actually surprised me a lot!
I expected most people to say Brian considering where we are, but not with such disregard for how good Page is.
I think its a much closer call than anyone above has suggested.
I also think that the VAST majority of people who arent Queen fans would say Jimmy Page.
Having listened to plenty of Zep as well as tons of Queen Im going to say Brian because I simply prefer his tone, style and the way he uses the guitar, but Jimmy Page is an outstanding guitar player, who has influenced more guitarists in generations since than perhaps anyone else, and written some brilliant stuff - he was certainly never overshadowed by Bonzo if you ask me!
I expected most people to say Brian considering where we are, but not with such disregard for how good Page is.
I think its a much closer call than anyone above has suggested.
I also think that the VAST majority of people who arent Queen fans would say Jimmy Page.
Having listened to plenty of Zep as well as tons of Queen Im going to say Brian because I simply prefer his tone, style and the way he uses the guitar, but Jimmy Page is an outstanding guitar player, who has influenced more guitarists in generations since than perhaps anyone else, and written some brilliant stuff - he was certainly never overshadowed by Bonzo if you ask me!
Brian May all the waaaaaaaay baby.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Cwazy little thing wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
he was certainly never overshadowed by Bonzo if you ask me![/QUOTE]
Thanks for the brain-fart.
he was certainly never overshadowed by Bonzo if you ask me![/QUOTE]
Thanks for the brain-fart.
Jimmy Page is a great writer (or stealer in the case of a lot of Zep material!), and a great producer too. However he is not that brilliant a player, but hugely influential. Brain is all that Jimmy Page is on songwriting terms, production ability and influence, but can play a lot better too. Not dissing Jimmy Page, but Brian wins this one
i don't like this kind of things...
Oh great.
Guitarists from bands with two of the most obnoxious and belligerent fanbases on youtube.
I don't even have to read one comment to know that it's probably one long flame war.
Guitarists from bands with two of the most obnoxious and belligerent fanbases on youtube.
I don't even have to read one comment to know that it's probably one long flame war.
Jimmy Vs May :)) Come on. . . . Equal (nod). . . #1 Guitar players in Rock history:
1) Brian May
1) Jimmy Page
1) Ritchie Blacmore
(There so Fkn equal)
Plus there doin different stiles and so its impossible to tell whose better. . .
(but Brian is better singer :p :megaloool: )
1) Brian May
1) Jimmy Page
1) Ritchie Blacmore
(There so Fkn equal)
Plus there doin different stiles and so its impossible to tell whose better. . .
(but Brian is better singer :p :megaloool: )