Navy Vet. 128 Report post Posted November 19 The Who, my favorite band of all time, are the first to receive a paving stone on the new Music Walk of Fame in London. I going to go out on a limb and say the Beatles get one too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 930 Report post Posted November 19 I would have to think if they didn't, they walk of fame would be a farse.. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelly campbell 200 Report post Posted November 20 Why was The Who first? Dont get me wrong I love the Who but the stones and Beatles to name two might be considered as the first?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navy Vet. 128 Report post Posted November 20 (edited) 43 minutes ago, kelly campbell said: Why was The Who first? Dont get me wrong I love the Who but the stones and Beatles to name two might be considered as the first?? The article gave no reason or explanation. I'm guessing that The Who are a active band but more importantly their charity work for Teen Trust may have a lot to do with it. They raise millions in the UK and US for teenagers undergoing cancer treatment. They have established special units in hospitals just for teenagers undergoing cancer treatment. And lastly they are still a damn good band. And maybe,... they are 'my generation.' But to be sure they are the first of many to be inducted. Britain gave the world a lot of great bands. Really they gave us the best bands in my opinion. Edited November 20 by Navy Vet. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billroy fineman 217 Report post Posted November 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, Navy Vet. said: Britain gave the world a lot of great bands. Really they gave us the best bands in my opinion. I give them some of the best bands (counting bands and individuals) Beatles are first IMO, then the conversation goes to Zepp, Stones, and right with them is SRV, Bob Dylan, Jimi, The Pixies, ACDC, Neil Young... Will be fun watching who they add, when and with what fanfair Edited November 20 by billroy fineman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 930 Report post Posted November 20 40 minutes ago, billroy fineman said: I give them some of the best bands (counting bands and individuals) Beatles are first IMO, then the conversation goes to Zepp, Stones, and right with them is SRV, Bob Dylan, Jimi, The Pixies, ACDC, Neil Young... Will be fun watching who they add, when and with what fanfair except for Canada ay? (Rush, hard to top them guys) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Summerisle 100 Report post Posted November 20 (edited) Organisers plan to lay more than 400 stones in the next 20 years, with 20 in the works for 2020. Acts including Madness, The Clash. All Londoners. Not saying this thing (whatever it is) is going to be restricted to Londoners, but perhaps it's reasonable for them to start that way? The Stones weren't a true London band, in terms of where the individual members came from, originally. More the Home Counties (the counties that surround the City of London), with the exception of Brian Jones who came from even further away - Gloucestershire. Perhaps that explains why the Who were the first, and the Beatles have yet to be even mentioned? If it is London-centric, the Kinks belong in there, too, ASAP. A proper Norf Laandan band. In a way, I hope it is regional (to London). There's already the Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH, all of the North John Street area of Liverpool (my home town) is devoted to Beatles' memorabilia... I'd say, all these years later, half a century after his death, what difference does it really make laying a paving stone as a memorial to someone like Hendrix, his legacy long-since secured, in a city thousands of miles away from his home in Seattle? But in a way Hendrix has a pretty strong connection to London, too. By that logic, if he's included, I'm sure Stones' fans won't have long to wait. But with 400 stones to lay, I'm guessing this will end up looking like a classic rock radio station's playlist, embedded in cement. Edited November 20 by Lord Summerisle 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navy Vet. 128 Report post Posted November 20 1 hour ago, billroy fineman said: I give them some of the best bands (counting bands and individuals) Beatles are first IMO, then the conversation goes to Zepp, Stones, and right with them is SRV, Bob Dylan, Jimi, The Pixies, ACDC, Neil Young... Will be fun watching who they add, when and with what fanfair Never discount 10cc. They were a great band. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billroy fineman 217 Report post Posted November 20 Very cool list of bands from everyone... fun blasts from the past to think of. Love the Kinks, did not realize they were from over there. And Canada, although maybe sparsely represented, is well represented from RUSH, go Tom Sawyer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Natural 131 Report post Posted November 21 The Who were also the first band to vomit in the bar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabarone 31 Report post Posted November 21 8 hours ago, Mr. Natural said: The Who were also the first band to vomit in the bar. Okay, mods, shut this thread down...nobody's going to top this line... Bravo, sir, bravo... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
'Scales 337 Report post Posted November 21 DR Feelgood ...not a long drive from London! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billroy fineman 217 Report post Posted November 21 I can't say I love the Who, but I have to say I'm impressed with them. Pinball wizard was one of my favorites. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buke 2 Report post Posted November 21 This thread seems to have evolved into my favorite of all time and the GOAT. So IMHO the Rolling Stones are the GOAT. still rocking after all these years. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Natural 131 Report post Posted November 21 9 hours ago, Cabarone said: Okay, mods, shut this thread down...nobody's going to top this line... Bravo, sir, bravo... Thank you. Thank you very much. I'll be here all week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murph 329 Report post Posted November 21 On 11/20/2019 at 11:26 AM, Lord Summerisle said: I'm guessing this will end up looking like a classic rock radio station's playlist, embedded in cement. That's what I was thinking... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 486 Report post Posted November 22 first? they should be next! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Natural 131 Report post Posted November 22 Who's Next? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Californiaman 308 Report post Posted November 23 On 11/20/2019 at 4:41 PM, Mr. Natural said: The Who were also the first band to vomit in the bar. Sharp. Find the distance to the stage too far? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Natural 131 Report post Posted November 23 Long live rock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutha 32 Report post Posted November 24 3 hours ago, Mr. Natural said: Long live rock. `n roll! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaxson50 445 Report post Posted November 24 (edited) 20 years to lay 400 stones? I want to join that union! Edited November 24 by jaxson50 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tman 277 Report post Posted November 24 On 11/22/2019 at 8:25 AM, merciful-evans said: first? they should be next! Guess you gotta be a member of my generation to get this one.🤠 Good job m-e! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutha 32 Report post Posted November 25 Bleedin` mods. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
01GT eibach 128 Report post Posted November 28 On 11/20/2019 at 5:41 PM, Mr. Natural said: The Who were also the first band to vomit in the bar. ... and find the distance to the stage too far ... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites