The Beatles Poll...

Allthough is not a very 'Progressive' poll, I believe that The Beatles was an extremely important band that influenced numberless artists and bands through the years.
So if you want you can vote on 'which one of the 4 Beatles was the most important'. (Not just your favorite).
The most important in the band, as influence in the years to come, etc...
Since I'm first to vote, my vote goes to John Lennon.
For many reasons. For his wonderful compositions, his 'trippy' period, his declarations about love, peace and freedom, and his general involvement with music, politics, etc...
Maybe I'm wrong I don't know. But I'll vote for him...


Edited by The Jester - August 30 2012 at 06:36

Which of the four wheels of a car is the most important ?

hellogoodbye wrote: Which of the four wheels of a car is the most important ?

The one with a flat tire.
It needs immediate attention.

John Lennon. He was one of the first people to use guitar distortion as a conscious effect, and where would we be without that?

TerLJack wrote: I definitely think that McCartney should get some love in this poll but unfortunately I'm not the one to give it to him.   I vote George Martin!   Oh.  then John.  It seems he was the one to always push to be better, more unique.

The Beatles definitely would not have been as innovative or distinctive without the efforts of Geogre Martin and he certainly deserves a nod in this poll.

Ringo. 

 

My favorite is George.
As for most important I'd say Paul.
The driving force behind the band in the early days was John but once they discovered drugs John kinda got lazy/less productive.
He still wrote magnificent songs but Paul became the driving force, sgt Pepper's, Magical Mystery Tour, the rooftopconcert were all his idea while John was tripping on acid.

Fifty years later, the same passion  !

I have to go with the majority here and say that John was the most important, but with Paul a very close second.  I think it was John's vision more than the others that propelled them to their most creative work.  My favorite, however, is still George.

Most influential, certainly Lennon, no doubt about that. Most important, I'd say McCartney - probably the most musically gifted out of the four, in my opinion.