Controversial Opinions (For Everything Other Than DC Comics)

[MajorHoy]

At the very least the Ramones touched on a style of music that the Beatles didn’t.

So did Snoop Dogg.

[Kirby101]

So did Snoop Dogg.

He just ripped off George Clinton. Now P Funk touched on a different style of music and were at least as influential as the Ramones

[TheRay]

they were just too rough (musically and visually) to be in the same orbit as the Fab Four

It’s not even close to being as wide a margin as you’re making it out to be.

[The Darknight Detective]

It’s not even close to being as wide a margin as you’re making it out to be.

Except their popularity and critical acclaim says otherwise. That doesn't mean the Ramones aren't legitimate Hall of Famers. I mean, I can listen to Blitzkrieg Bop and I Wanna Be Sedated every day for the rest of my life.

[Kirby101]

Except their popularity and critical acclaim says otherwise. That doesn't mean the Ramones aren't legitimate Hall of Famers. I mean, I can listen to Blitzkrieg Bop and I Wanna Be Sedated every day for the rest of my life.

Not being close in influence or popularity doesn't make the Ramones any less a great band.

[The Darknight Detective]

Not being close in influence or popularity doesn't make the Ramones any less a great band.

I actually wrote popularity and critical acclaim - the latter in reference to the consensus of rock critics. Of course, greatness is in the eye of the beholder (and my eyes say they were both great, but to different degrees).

[Kirby101]

Watching mixed team Curling at Olympics. Seems to me this is one sport where they could just have teams of any sex and the could compete. No need for men's or women's only.

[TheRay]

Except their popularity and critical acclaim says otherwise.

I mean I can't argue that the Beatles weren't bigger than Jesus, obviously, but the Ramones are at least bigger than somebody like John the Baptist, honestly.

[Kirby101]

I mean I can't argue that the Beatles weren't bigger than Jesus, obviously, but the Ramones are at least bigger than somebody like John the Baptist, honestly.

But not as big as Peter or Paul.

[TheRay]

That doesn't mean the Ramones aren't legitimate Hall of Famers.

I wonder what die hard Ramones fans would say about this raging debate.

[MajorHoy]

But not as big as Peter or Paul.

With or without Mary?

[Kirby101]

The answer, my friend.......

[TheRay]

Moving to a different rock group, I think Queen is rated exactly where they should be in a very just manner.

[Kirby101]

Moving to a different rock group, I think Queen is rated exactly where they should be in a very just manner.

How are they rated?

[TheRay]

On the subject of underrated bands, however, we would be remiss not to bring up The Monkees.