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From the way I see it, Paul had the best solo stuff, and contributed SO MUCH to The Beatles, but John had the most influence and importance of the band (Through history, so many bands had their inspiration from John).

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ALL the elements of this band were essential, a true band where chemistry and not individualism counts most. Then again, if I had to choose ONE person, it would be Lennon, around whom everything spun. But McCartney was of course instrumental (!) in everything that subsequently happened.

Once I saw a list of who really wrote the songs credited to "Lennon/McCartney", and as far as I could tell, Most of the most famous (and also my favourites) were actually McCartney's songs, so I would think he was the most important for the band (since, for me, the most important aspect of a band is the music they create). Lennon was surely the more notable one, with his peace and love philosophy and so on... and even his looks. But still, more important, I would say McCartney.

I can't vote on this poll. To me each Beatle was a vital ingredient in the chemistry of the most important band ever.

There is really no right answer for this question IMO. George influenced many rock guitarists to use electric 12 string guitars most notably Roger McGuinn therefore the emerging folk rock scene and jangle pop scene owe a lot to George. His use of rare techniques at the time for example volume swells and backward guitar parts are now common features in rock music. George in rock music with his use sitar or tambura was also very devolopment with World Music.

Many Beatles songs were enhanced by McCartney's ideas for examples loops on "Tomorrow Never Knows" and the mellotron on "Strawberry Fields Forever". Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road were more influenced by Paul than John.

That being said I would say John was the most important Beatle but he had a lot of input from the other Beatles.

Edited by NYSPORTSFAN - September 03 2012 at 10:51

Someone told me that Lennon and McCartney didn't write any songs together after about 1966 (but no idea if its true). Interestingly McCartney is reckoned to have written I Am The Walrus while most would assume its a Lennon song.

Anyway for me its always going to be Macca although I still remember exactly where I was when I heard the news that Lennon was no longer with us. I felt a sadness that I've never felt about anyone else. If the question was who did I respect most in the band then Lennon would be my answer.

I think Paul was the biggest creative force.

But without Lennon, who was quite creative himself, he wouldn't be as creative as he was.

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Lennon is definitely the butter. George is my favorite though.

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Lennon is definitely the butter. George is my favorite though.

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Edited by ProgMetaller2112 - January 16 2013 at 20:38

“War is peace.

Freedom is slavery.

Ignorance is strength.”

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"Ignorance and Prejudice and Fear walk Hand in Hand"- Neil Peart

Poll Question: Which one was the most important?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Paul Mc Cartney	34	[42.50%]
John Lennon	34	[42.50%]
George Harrison	8	[10.00%]
Ringo Star	4	[5.00%]
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