Greatest Rock & Roll Song - Ever

[The Poet]

Listen, I know there is no right answer to the question, just as I know opinions are like @$$holes - everybody has at least one, and likely two if they count the one they made themselves. But the electric guitar is the Apollonian heart-and-soul of rock'n'roll (despite your definition of the term), and Rolling Stone's list of best guitarists ever put Jimi first and Duane second. Yet so far only one other person has mentioned Jimi, and no one has mentioned The Allmans, whereas The Who have been all but lionized. Now, I like them myself, but WTF???

[csbrewfisher]

Originally Posted by The Poet

Listen, I know there is no right answer to the question, just as I know opinions are like @$$holes - everybody has at least one, and likely two if they count the one they made themselves. But the electric guitar is the Apollonian heart-and-soul of rock'n'roll (despite your definition of the term), and Rolling Stone's list of best guitarists ever put Jimi first and Duane second. Yet so far only one other person has mentioned Jimi, and no one has mentioned The Allmans, whereas The Who have been all but lionized. Now, I like them myself, but WTF???

All good points. But the best rock and roll song does not necessarily mean it was played by the greatest guitarist. I mean, look at "Great Balls of Fire". Let's also remember that Rolling Stone listed Curt Cobain in the top 100. ????

[The Poet]

Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

Let's also remember that Rolling Stone listed Curt Cobain in the top 100. ????

I think that was a shotgun wedding.

Jessica

If you need to ask by who, you should be taken outside and beaten. (or have your diaper changed)

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by The Poet

no one has mentioned The Allmans, whereas The Who have been all but lionized. Now, I like them myself, but WTF???

Midnight Rider would be right up there.