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[Hollywood]

They apparently want to unseat U2 as the worlds most popular band. Jesus how old are these guys now?

 

[BobbyRobby]

U2 is world's most popular band? By what qualifications?

I say its the Beatles.

 

[the year 20XX]

U2 is world's most popular band? By what qualifications?

I say its the Beatles.

Unless the first qualification is existing in the present.

(to be fair, Beatles >>>>>>>>>>>> U2)

 

[Shinobi]

Rolling Stones have also got a press conference set for next Tuesday in New York to officially launc their long rumoured tour.

2005 is turning into a pretty incredible touring year...when was the last time a Beatle (Mcartney), a Zeppelin (Robert Plant), the Stones and U2 toured in the same year?

 

[fugimax]

2005 is turning into a pretty incredible touring year...when was the last time a Beatle (Mcartney), a Zeppelin (Robert Plant), the Stones and U2 toured in the same year?

Now if only Pink Floyd would..

 

[Shinobi]

Heh, that would be pretty cool as well...I think one of the guys hinted at a reunion, but it doesn't seem likely at this point.

 

[Manics]

Unless the first qualification is existing in the present.

(to be fair, Beatles >>>>>>>>>>>> U2)

I don't think there's that many " > >" between Beatles and U2. Beatle songs were all about "me love you" while U2 actually has better lyrical content -- if that matters to you.

If you mean in terms of popularity then ok Beatles.

 

[tyguy20204]

If you actually listened to the Beatles, you would realize they wrote some exceptional lyrics.

U2 is a fucking great band, but to say they are good lyricists I think is wrong (excluding songs such as One, and Sunday Bloody Sunday, which are excellently written).