Is this the GREATEST BAND of all time? | The SUPER=I=OMETER Decides 

I have not watched the video yet, but if the answer is not the Beatles, you are wrong.

Subjectively the Beatles, objectively the Beatles. They are another level and changed everything forever. Here, there and everywhere.

Easy to decide "greatest." I'll quote one famous musician, who said, "There were the Beatles, and there was everyone else." One of the record company suits said of Abbey Road, "There has to be the band's name on the cover," and the Beatles said, "Everyone knows what we look like." They were absolutely right.

I love the way that Andy, who is so knowledgeable about so many forms of music and who, in his mid-50s, can still pull obscure names out of his memory banks, is invariably flummoxed by the order of a 10 to 1 countdown.

Just on the first bit re technical ability - if you add in vocals the Beatles would have to come out on top - they are basically a great vocal group who were also musicians - unbeatable background vocals, harmony, lead vocals. Most bands are composed of musicians who sing - the Beatles are the inverse (and I suspect that is a key element in their legacy).

The Rutles!

My favorite Zep album is the 3rd , the lighter side and the blues and the rock all on one album, And all the fish that lay in dirty water dying have they got you hypnotized

Can you imagine Rick Beato uploading a video with his wife shouting in the background.

If I didn’t know better I’d say the super=I=ometer is a spreadsheet.

I asked my supercomputer. It ignored musical considerations and sales. Instead it went for physical mass per band member. The winner was The Fat Boys. This seems fair and scientific.

Has to be the Beatles and by a country mile too! There are numerous bands I much prefer over them but they simply wrote more good and great songs than any other band. Most variety, most popular, most influential.

Eagles - "Slightly hippiefied bank managers" 😂

Ouch, Zeppelin may have stolen too much ..

Not on the list or ever talked about on here (understandably as their music was not what this channel is about or to Andy's taste, but I rate Abba very highly. Not just because of their popularity during their relatively short period or time, but for how their music has been so successful decades after their split - A musical which been running for 25 years. ABBA Gold selling 30+ million and still in the charts. 2 movies and now the ground breaking Abba Voyage show in London. Not even the Beatles have had their music transfer so successfully to three different formats so long after they finished.

I’m voting for CAN

It's always so painful, but I always watch till the end

I think someone is fishing for more Robert Plant gigs 😉 seriously though a great list, And very entertaining!

I still can't work out how Queen is at No2?? With the exception of their Greatest Hits, their albums were moderate sellers. Something doesn't add up.

Re: lyrics, I agree that Waters' lyrics are great and that PF deserves the top spot... but the real genius lyricist is undoubtedly Barrett. Even Waters, the egomaniac, acknowledges it today. And it has a huuuge influence in many bands, including Blur etc.

Again, a pretty sensible list. Here is my list, based on which bands/artists have influenced me the most as a songwriter and guitarist: 1. Genesis 2. Pink Floyd 3. Peter Gabriel 4. Yes 5. The Beatles 6. King Crimson 7. Led Zeppelin 8. Soundgarden 9. Jeff Buckley 10. Radiohead

The problem with the criteria for rating is the Beatles really have to be set apart from any list as their own once in a world, lighting in a bottle phenomenon. (Aside from that, I suspect the “super-i-o meter” is a tad biased toward Zeppelin.) Fun times again on your channel.

ELP is the best what ever category.

Rubber, Elastic or Gastric?

What is good and what people like are separate things. A sophisticated listener can appreciate the difference and be aware that their "taste" is not a gauge of talent. And talent isn't necessarily appealing to everyone in the same way. Having said that, The Beatles are objectively the greatest band of all time. Zeppelin were great, but... more influential and had better songs than the Beatles? That's patently absurd.

ABBA has sold more albums than Metallica or Aerosmith:) Between 170 and 300 million.

Oh, what a surprise! How could anyone have guessed that this is the result you would come up with?

Must be The Incredible String Band!

Love the family involvement. I gotta get one of your Superi-o-meters. A must piece of gear for all musicados.

In my opinion,, you are far too biased against the Rolling Stones.

Whenever I see Greatest Band, I go right to this... Hancock, Williams, Shorter, Carter, Davis.

Deep Purple is the greatest rock band in history that stayed extremely popular during their prime with many member changes within seven years 1968-75 and Ritchie Blackmore left and .Tommy Bolin took over and still it did not dent their popularity ....

Beatles have to be the most iconic, by a long shot. I saw McCartney maybe 15 years ago and half the crowd was crying with joy for most of the show. Never seen anything like it.

St. Winnifred's School Choir - progressive rock mixed with jazz fusion as witnessed in their classic track....'There's no one Quite Like Grandma'. The pinnacle of 20th century music!

That should count as an Alan Turing task, but with mental powers and metaphysical machine learning.

Laughing already. Good is bad and bad is good and 1 is 10 and 10 is 1.

Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich.

Superiometer may need a little calibration. Fun and interesting video. Thanks Andy

Andy, your Super-i-Ometer is spot on and I’m very grateful to it - whatever “it” is. You have no idea how it has put my mind, spirit and wallet (as thin as it is) to rest now that I know I have NOT completely wasted twenty years of my life playing the music of Led Zeppelin. For they are very great. In fact, the greatest! Long live the Super-I-Ometer!

Tut tut, Andy: The Pink Floyd did have a strong songwriter in the early period, his name was Syd Barrett!

Led Zep v The Beatles.I wonder to whom these bands are the greatest. Led Zep: - adolescent boys - adult males who haven’t outgrown heavy metal Beatles: -children -adolescents -adult males who have outgrown metal - women (51% of the population) No contest

Rush.

So glad the Super-i-ometer is back up and running. I thought maybe it had blown a now-hard-to-get-hold-of 70s era valve.

The Allman Brothers Band. Case closed.

Wow! My friends and I used to have the same discussion… when we were ten years old

Oh, come on, Andy. The Beatles changed the world. Zep stole the blues.

"Mario Speedwagon" 🤣

Parliament / Funkadelic

not that anyone can prove it, but I think it's pretty clear there are objective standards in art. It just feels like it's true!

What a shame,I’ve only just subscribed to your channel and already your credibility is in tatters.Led Zeppelin greater than the Beatles…. good god almighty 😂

The true measure lies in whether the artist advanced the art form and resonated with a broader audience. This perspective emphasizes the importance of innovation and impact in art, an artist's contribution should be assessed by their ability to push boundaries and influence a wide audience. Art is often seen as a dynamic field where innovation and breaking new ground are highly valued. When an artist introduces new techniques, ideas, or forms that significantly influence the art world, they contribute to the evolution of the art form. This can be seen in the work of pioneers like Pablo Picasso with Cubism or Jackson Pollock with Abstract Expressionism. Not all groundbreaking art is immediately appreciated by the majority. Some art forms may initially challenge viewers, but over time, they can gain broader acceptance as society's tastes and perspectives evolve. Thus, the relationship between innovation and audience reception can be complex and sometimes takes years to fully appreciate. The value of an artist's work can also depend on how it fits within the historical and cultural context of its time. Artists who capture the spirit of their era or challenge prevailing norms can have a lasting impact, even if their work wasn't fully appreciated during their lifetime. While personal taste is subjective, art that resonates with a large audience often reflects shared cultural values, emotions, or experiences, making it more universally impactful. Other than sales and your ‘personal taste’ - The Pistols should be in the top 3.

Steely Dan never made a bad album

From a musician standpoint it's easy of course Emerson Lake and Palmer. Keith Emerson alone would blow that freaking meter up😮

Imo queen has benefited highly from Wayne's world. Not even sure if they'd be on the list without the genius of Mike Myers js 🤷

Fantastic video from my favorite youtuber ❤😊 have a wonderful day ❤😊 Andy

I'm not sure how anyone but the Beatles can be crowned the "greatest band of all time," but the fact that here Led Zeppelin is proclaimed to have the title doesn't bother me in the slightest. I'm just wondering about the Who...

I think it's interesting that most bands on the list featured four members, a couple had five but The Beatles I think brought this kind of four archetypal characters into the image of a tight-knit band. This had a major influence on those who formed bands thereafter.

Wait. It wasn't Magma? Huh? Huh? And I ask this as an intellectual academic, too!

For rock guitar itself it's Hendrix hands down. Like him or hate him he is what kicked off the evolution of modern rock guitar. Also what most people overlook is that he is way more important for rhythm guitar than he is for lead. His double stops and chord inversions were one of a kind. Whenever you have someone you can name as reference point like the Beatles and say that music wasn't the same afterwards you know they are objectively good.

In reviewing your criteria, my home version of the Superiometer determines the greatest band of all time is...Steely Dan!

Enjoyed everything about that.Well done.

I was highly entertained I just wish you would give the Rolling Stones the nod they really deserve you can go on the internet I've got a copy of the last concert 🎉in this tour phenomenal what they're doing at 80 Sham 53:20 53:20 e's 80% of the Bands is there a popularity and Longevity speaks volumes love your subjectively objective opinions keep up the good work and I'll see you next time

Are you absolutely sure you've got the latest version of the SUPER=I=OMETER? Have you even bothered to check for firmware updates? This is outrageous. It's got it completely wrong.

Led Zep? Hmmm.. Greatest band? that doesn't sit easy with me ..... I'm going outside ... I may be some time ....

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The answer is obviously ......... 42 !?

Led Zeppelin are Giants, but limited in songwriting, they stole a lot, The Beatles were innovativ and had a lot of variety in their music.

'The Shaggs - better than The Beatles. Even today' !

Spinal Tap - Listen to the Flower people.....

Rush!

The problem with the rating is that every category was 1 to 10. The score should have been a rating of 1 to 100. There were a few categories where the bands would have got 1 to 9 and the Beatles would have got 100.

Jethro Tull greatest

Andy, on the day that you fully grasp the greatness that is Pink Floyd, I will meet you on the dark side of the Moon. Also: the way the computer answers after your inquiries, is quite....sensual.

The Sisters of Mercy

Beatles, number of hits, work rate, evolution. Just about influenced everyone ever since.

Superiometer. Who wins. CARDIACS.

I don't know about greatest, but the coolest frontman of all time has gotta go to Mick Jagger

Fairport Convention!!

I think The Beatles lost it due to two dimensions: Tech ability (7th place) and live performance (last place). I'm not a huge fan of them, but I think the Sup.o.meter under-estimated them in both dimensions....

Rush

This is brilliant, Andy. I wonder if Super=i=ometer can be tweeked to rank British nobility.

Led Zeppelin’s songwriting leaves a lot to be desired. The lyrics are often backdoor man sex escapes or mythological nonsense. Page writes brilliant riffs, but that’s it. He couldn’t write a melody to save his life. Very sloppy guitar player, too. Still one of the greatest bands of all time, but Led Zep is not number one, The Beatles should be. And I’m a huge Queen fan.

6:14 ... Queen with more records sold than Led Zeppelin??? Not sure if I agree with that one. Zeppelin sold over 300 MILLION records worldwide...

Arthur Brown😂

Cardiacs are the OG and still the best. Every single piece that Tim has ever written is gold.

You are a bit hamstrung by your lack of knowledge of The Rolling Stones. Your indifference to them has kept you from acquiring the level of knowledge you have for so many other bands and artists. Keith Richards has recorded some of the most incredible guitar tones and songs of any guitarist ever, they are probably 2nd only to the Beatles in great popular songs. The low score on album consistency isn’t fair because with the Beatles they were literally inventing the idea of the rock album, when singles were the order of the day. Those are just a few points.

The best band ever assembled was the band that Miles Davis put together for recording "Bitches Brew". That's not the best album, but that is the most talented band.

The Fletcher Henderson Big Band

An entertaining video, but of course we all know the correct answer. Btw, Led Zeppelin's last years were also a breakup project and there was no Page-Plant collaboration on the In Through the Out Door album (drugs are not the cause but the effect).

Do mega-sales necessarily a top band make? Nay I say. DEEP PURPLE - in a live setting was their strength......It was Hard Rock meets Jazz on Steroids! Technically, far more proficient than Led Zeppelin's players.

Very entertaining again! As for 30:36 - 30:58 ('tymPAni'): ROFL! Just brilliant.

Hermans Hermits

The Duke Ellington Band. Period.

Led Zep could only dream of being Deep Purple 😂

'No' is probably the best prog band ever . . . definitely better then 'Yes'

LZ plagiarizers

I am the superlative machine. In 1988, a bloody good mate, and brilliant guitar player and myself formed 'Septic Discharge''. Drum machine, violin, guitars, bass, and associated silly noises were put to cassette via a four-track mixer. More than a sum of its parts, and in many ways less, it was chaotic bliss. Semi organized brilliance in its rawness and clarity. We were beyond superlative, greatness, and superiority. Long live Septic Disharge.

Metallica, U2, and Aerosmith suck ass. Queen had a small handful of good music.

27:39 My parents went to see the Eagles live back in the 70s and later on in the 80s -- when I got into playing gigs etc -- my Mom told me about the concert and that they thought it was the roadies on stage at first

As long as it's not Queen - I'm fine with every possible result.

3:55 I'm not a native English-speaker (I am a*al-retentive though), but shouldn't be "criterion by criterion"?? (From the English first lesson I took: "one criterion, many criteria")