Which Band Was the American Beatles?
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toris:
Isn't Mike Nesmith that guy who was the son of the woman who created liquid paper?... Yeah, I've heard of him.... Apparently, he was in The Monkees too... Wouldn't want to be buying shares in an "email" generation, but they must have cleaned up at the time. Big.
Yes, Mike's mom invented liquid paper and made a fortune. He's coming to my neck of the woods to do a concert tonight! And yes, he was a Monkee.
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Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young? They didn't put out many albums, though. Not many at all.
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although CSN (&Y) is 'American' as a unit/band, Graham Nash is English
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I'm with Wix on this one, The Monkees are a somewhat acceptable comparison on the surface but that was because they were manufactured to appear like The Beatles. Underneath the surface they aren't even similar. It's a rather superficial and shallow comparison to make.
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How about The Knack? Remember them anyone? Or The Shoes? Named after John and Paul's answer about how the band got its name. JOHN: "It means Beatles, doesn't it. But that's just a name, you know, like shoe." PAUL: The Shoes, you see? We could have been called The Shoes for all you know."
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cfergoid:
I'm with Wix on this one, The Monkees are a somewhat acceptable comparison on the surface but that was because they were manufactured to appear like The Beatles. Underneath the surface they aren't even similar. It's a rather superficial and shallow comparison to make.
Just to be clear, I was actually kidding when I wrote their name down, hence the after my post.
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I know. I thought you were funny and clever, Nancy
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Anyone would think the Beatles were American, the way some claim them as their own! I honestly don't think that any band, American or otherwise, have come close. There have been some bands with massive followings, but it's evident that The Beatles are unique in terms of talent and universal popularity. Bands who have come closest, however, are probably The Beach Boys (in terms of creativity) and The Eagles (in terms of sales and universal international popularity). If there was any other band close, in terms of talent and popularity, it would be other UK bands, either The Rolling Stones or Queen. It's clear, though, that The Beatles really were a one off.
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I was going to agree with The Monkees answer but then Davy Jones not being originally from America kinda makes me think The Beach Boys is more of an answer to the question.
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simplyrahil:
although CSN (&Y) is 'American' as a unit/band, Graham Nash is English
Which doesn't even matter. They are no where near the Beatles.
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Jeff Lynne's Beard:
Anyone would think the Beatles were American, the way some claim them as their own! I honestly don't think that any band, American or otherwise, have come close. There have been some bands with massive followings, but it's evident that The Beatles are unique in terms of talent and universal popularity. .... It's clear, though, that The Beatles really were a one off.
Nuff said.
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oobu24:
simplyrahil:
although CSN (&Y) is 'American' as a unit/band, Graham Nash is English
Which doesn't even matter. They are nowhere near the Beatles.
exactly was just highlighting that in response to:
SusyLuvsPaul:
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young? They didn't put out many albums, though. Not many at all.
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simplyrahil:
oobu24:
simplyrahil:
although CSN (&Y) is 'American' as a unit/band, Graham Nash is English
Which doesn't even matter. They are nowhere near the Beatles.
exactly was just highlighting that in response to:
SusyLuvsPaul:
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young? They didn't put out many albums, though. Not many at all.
So was I.
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I didn't make up the term "American Beatles," I just found it of note that I came across various stories or headlines saying Steely Dan is, and then one saying Velvet Underground is the American Beatles. Made me wonder what other U.S. bands might even begin to approach that exalted designation or comparison.
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oobu24:
Jeff Lynne's Beard:
Anyone would think the Beatles were American, the way some claim them as their own! I honestly don't think that any band, American or otherwise, have come close. There have been some bands with massive followings, but it's evident that The Beatles are unique in terms of talent and universal popularity. .... It's clear, though, that The Beatles really were a one off.
indeed
simplyrahil:
The Beatles for all nations
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How about The Beatles were the English Crickets?
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No band in history has or will do for music what the Beatles did.
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Jeff Lynne's Beard:
Anyone would think the Beatles were American, the way some claim them as their own!
The Beatles were more of the whole world than just America. That is clear. But they were the ones who moved here, bought homes, John even settled here. No one made them do that. They chose America. All four of them.
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the most similar vibe for me is the great Harry Nilsson http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=72837&start=135