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Led Zeppelin by a million miles. I never cared much for The Who. I find the mystique and aura of Zeppelin much more interesting. And the music, well it speaks for itself. A smoldering admixture of so many different styles and moods. They were much more diverse as well.
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Sure, Led Zeppelin is the Grand Pooba of all rock bands, but I just find The Who to be much more interesting. Yes, this could be said about 'Zep', but the level of musicianship of the latter was amazing in its prime. By the way, Mr. Townshend's autobio Who I Am is an enjoyable read-don't pass it up.
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Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

Sure, Led Zeppelin is the Grand Pooba of all rock bands, but I just find The Who to be much more interesting. Yes, this could be said about 'Zep', but the level of musicianship of the latter was amazing in its prime. By the way, Mr. Townshend's autobio Who I Am is an enjoyable read-don't pass it up.

Genesis are my favorite rock band followed closely by Pink Floyd. Led Zeppelin aren't even in my top 10, but I certainly enjoy their music much more than The Who's, but this, as with anything, is subjective from one person to the next. I also have always thought Page's guitar work was much more interesting than Townsend's. Page was primarily a 'blues rock' guitarist, but I loved hearing how his playing evolved over the course of the band's history. He started incorporating so many different strands of musical styles into his own style, which I didn't hear in Townsend's playing. I just connect with Zeppelin more on an emotional level.
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Zeppelin. For me, The Who fell off rather dramatically after Quadrophenia, and in foggy hindsight Zeppelin just had more albums that really hit me in my formative years. I still remember with delight the first time I heard Physical Graffiti -- one of the albums that really stuck with me.
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LOVE them both.....in the past I would have said Zep by a mile.....now it is much closer.  In fact I'll have to no-vote this one. I appreciate Pete so much more now than I used to....same with Keith.  

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The Who and quite easily!
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The 'orrible 'Oo
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My vote goes to the band who made 'Achilles Last Stand'
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LZ. The Who just don't sound progressive enough or butt-kicking enough to me. I don't remember a time when I heard Pete's guitar speak to me.
Originally posted by Mirror Image Mirror Image wrote:

Led Zeppelin by a million miles. I never cared much for The Who. I find the mystique and aura of Zeppelin much more interesting. And the music, well it speaks for itself. A smoldering admixture of so many different styles and moods. They were much more diverse as well.
Yep. That's pretty much the feelings I have about those two bands, though I don't focus on mystique and aura.

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Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

Zeppelin. For me, The Who fell off rather dramatically after Quadrophenia, and in foggy hindsight Zeppelin just had more albums that really hit me in my formative years. I still remember with delight the first time I heard Physical Graffiti -- one of the albums that really stuck with me.

And speaking of falling off, In Through the Out Door! Check, please.
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not keen on The Ooh.

Led Zep by a Mountain.
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Zep for the albums, but the first Who's Eps were fantastic !
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Zep vs. The Who? hahahahahahaha. Just kidding. Both are great at what they do so I can't decide. Baba O'Reilly vs. Heart Breaker? I'll pass.


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Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

Zeppelin. For me, The Who fell off rather dramatically after Quadrophenia, and in foggy hindsight Zeppelin just had more albums that really hit me in my formative years. I still remember with delight the first time I heard Physical Graffiti -- one of the albums that really stuck with me.

And speaking of falling off, In Through the Out Door! Check, please.

Yes, and although the coroner didn't report it, I believe John Bonham actually died of chagrin.
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Originally posted by akamaisondufromage akamaisondufromage wrote:


not keen on The Ooh.

Led Zep by a Mountain.
And considering they used to sing about mountains before they washed away, I'd consider that an appropriate measurement of the contrast between the two.
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Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

LZ. The Who just don't sound progressive enough or butt-kicking enough to me. I don't remember a time when I heard Pete's guitar speak to me.

That's pretty much my sentiments. I just don't connect with Townsend. For me, the guitar solo from Stairway To Heaven alone blows away pretty much everything Townsend ever created. 
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I know very little of The Who, mainly a greatest hits album. But for what I heard, I like Zeppelin much better. Still, there were a few songs from The Who that are really special... but there are many other forgetable ones, and I have found more great songs from Zep.
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

The 'oo.

 
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Imo, Led Zeppelin cheated their way to success so they lose many points for that. Plus they are way over played and over hyped. I still like them a lot and they are still one of my all time favorite bands but I'm voting for the under dogs known as the WHO. I saw the WHO many moons(no pun intended)ago and they were great. Never saw LZ.
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Originally posted by Prog_Traveller Prog_Traveller wrote:

Imo, Led Zeppelin cheated their way to success so they lose many points for that. Plus they are way over played and over hyped. I still like them a lot and they are still one of my all time favorite bands but I'm voting for the under dogs known as the WHO. I saw the WHO many moons(no pun intended)ago and they were great. Never saw LZ.

I never saw "LZ" myself (obviously would have loved to) and do agree about their ample rate of play on classic rock stations. Please explain, though, what you meant by the band cheating "their way to success".
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