What’s the Best Band Ever?
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2025 10:39 am
What Is The Best Band Ever?
This question originally came from the Ask Me A Question blog, where it was submitted by Spider. We are opening it up here as a forum discussion as well.
Deep Purple and The Hollies are both strong names to bring into the debate, but there are many ways to argue this one.
A few points to discuss:
What Is The Best Band Ever?
Add your thoughts below.
This question originally came from the Ask Me A Question blog, where it was submitted by Spider. We are opening it up here as a forum discussion as well.
This is exactly the kind of question that can run forever because there is no single answer. Some people judge by influence. Others judge by songwriting, musicianship, record sales, live performance, originality or personal attachment.Spider wrote: I had a debate with my friend the other day, and we had a good argument about this. What is the best band that has ever been? He says Deep Purple, and I think it was The Hollies. So, what are your thoughts?
Deep Purple and The Hollies are both strong names to bring into the debate, but there are many ways to argue this one.
A few points to discuss:
- Who would you name as the best band ever?
- Do you judge greatness by influence, talent, songs, albums or live shows?
- Are The Hollies underrated compared with other 1960s bands?
- Where do Deep Purple sit among classic rock bands?
- Which band do you think deserves more respect than it gets?
What Is The Best Band Ever?
Add your thoughts below.