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And why? I pick George Harrison becase I like his post Beatle guitar technique, messages, and because he is George Harrison.

And why? I pick George Harrison becase I like his post Beatle guitar technique, messages, and because he is George Harrison.
I'm also partial to George...He aged best...I know, John didn't get much of a chance to age...I still gotta go with George.

I would have to pick Paul McCartney.

I gotta go with Ringo purely because of his name. Richard Starkey. He goes from Richard freaking Starkey to Ringo Starr, and he does it quite seamlessly, too. Many people don't even know Ringo isn't his real name. I think that shows real talent.

How is Ringo winning?

The kids request, nay - demand, Pete Best, Stu Sutcliffe and Chas Newby options.

No can do, Bad Motha Magnareel, the poll is set and will stay set. Now, excuse me while I search the Beatles Antrhopolgy for those names ...

Beetle Bailey

Pete Best was the drummer before Ringo was added, he was booted because (when the producers wanted to change the Beatles image before they hit it big) he refused to change his hairstyle to match the new look.

Stuart Sutcliffe......I actually can't remember his position in the band but he died of a brain hemmhorage before the big hit.

Pete Best was the drummer before Ringo was added, he was booted because (when the producers wanted to change the Beatles image before they hit it big) he refused to change his hairstyle to match the new look.

Ironically enough, he later went on to work as a careers advisor.

Stuart Sutcliffe......I actually can't remember his position in the band but he died of a brain hemmhorage before the big hit.

Bassist, as was Chas Newby.

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Bassist, as was Chas Newby.

So what did Paul do at that time? Third guitarist? Or were Sutcliffe and Newby before Geroge Harrison?

Someone ought to make a time line.

So what did Paul do at that time? Third guitarist? Or were Sutcliffe and Newby before Geroge Harrison?

Three guitar lineup - McCartney only switched to fulltime bass playing when they became a four piece, IIRC... hang on... aha - here's a rough outline of the different incarnations:

http://www.geocities.com/dsmurashev.geo/beatles/members.htm

John Lennon hands down!

John Lennon hands down!

I'd have to go with him too, when it comes down to it. Given that so far the Beatles have been dying in the wrong order I reckon Ringo is next to pop his clogs, and McCartney might just live for ever and never give us peace from his chirpy upbeat noodlings.

John Lennon hands down!
I think Lennon was a better songwriter, but Harrison was a better musician. I'm saying Harrison.

Edited to add my Who/Beatles conspiracy.

Deceased members of the Beatles: John Lennon, guitarist; George Harrison, guitarist.
Deceased members of the Who: John Entwistle, bassist; Keith Moon, drummer.

(Okay, the deceased ones don't really matter for the conspiracy)

Surviving members of the Beatles: Paul McCartney, bassist; Ringo Starr, drummer
Surviving members of the Who: Roger Daltry, vocalist; Peter Townsend, guitarist.

You can make a band from the surviving members of both bands :eek:

Paul

I think Lennon was a better songwriter, but Harrison was a better musician. I'm saying Harrison.
Yeah! George ties it up!

paul = douchebag.

paul = douchebag.
How so?!

ringo

Can some Ringo fans please explain their votes?

I already have.

Like Paul, Ringo, and George. I hate John and that fucking Yoko Ono bitch who broke up the band.

Before reading this thread, I'm going to guess that three distinct posters cited a particular species of beatle as their favorite.

Before reading this thread, I'm going to guess that three distinct posters cited a particular species of beatle as their favorite.

"Beatle" != "Beetle"

John Lennon!!!

He had the best individual work, looked the best, and started the band that became the Beatles thus making him somewhat the original Beatle. Plus, I've walked down the sidewalk where he was assassinated at age 40. You can't do that without starting to like the guy.

Ok, Yoko didn't break up the Beatles.

John Lennon on the basis of this song:

As soon as you’re born they make you feel small
By giving you no time instead of it all
Till the pain is so big you feel nothing at all
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
They hurt you at home and they hit you at school
They hate you if you’re clever and they despise a fool
Till you’re so fucking crazy you can’t follow their rules
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be

When they’ve tortured and scared you for twenty odd years
Then they expect you to pick a career
When you can’t really function you’re so full of fear
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be

Keep you doped with religion and sex and tv
And you think you’re so clever and classless and free
But you’re still fucking peasants as far as I can see
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be

There’s room at the top they are telling you still
But first you must learn how to smile as you kill
If you want to be like the folks on the hill
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be

If you want to be a hero well just follow me
If you want to be a hero well just follow me

Paul was the walrus.

Paul McCartney.

He was the better all around musician.

McCartney's tastes after the beatles ran pretty tame, but he had the better solo career (Wings), and simply wrote better music afterwards.

John Lennons solo music sucks.

John and Paul's songwriting were gold, and Harrison had some very cool songs as well.

Like Paul, Ringo, and George. I hate John and that fucking Yoko Ono bitch who broke up the band.


The Beatles would have broken up with Yoko, or without her.

Yoko just accelerated the process.

McCartney's tastes after the beatles ran pretty tame, but he had the better solo career (Wings), and simply wrote better music afterwards.

Q: What do you call a dog with wings?

A:Linda McCartney

I donno I just like Paul. I saw him in concert in September of '02

William Campbell

http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/3674/pid.html

John Lennon because he was a communist.

Difficult choice, I like both george and john, in the end I've gotta go with john for the wierd glasses and 'Imagine'.

i do love my ringo. who else could sing Yellow Submarine with a straight face?
however i find paul very cool and he was my first childhood crush...

about yoko...
i'm tired of people slaggin' her for breakin' up the beatles(don't blame it on yoky!)

it was the drugs, it was the end of the sixties, it was the fame...it wasn't yoko ono...

I am well known in the JenGuv land to promote the song "Imagine"
(lyrics included)
I shall spare thee today.

Love Conquers Peace

John Lennons solo music sucks.

Imagine
Working Class Hero
Watching The Wheels
Woman
Just Like Starting Over
Strange Days
So This is Christmas
Mind Games
Whatever Get's You Through The Night

The list goes on... Paul never had that many solo hits ever! Besides, John Lennon believed in some thing besides making money. Lennon is an icon. He will go down in history as the most prolific Beatle and the most beloved.

However, I did hate Yoko Ono and still do! :cool:

Stuart Sutcliffe......I actually can't remember his position in the band but he died of a brain hemmhorage before the big hit.
He actually died after the Beatles hit it big, but he left the band before to stay in Germany and pursue his other artisitic inspirations.

The brain hemorrage was consequence of having his butt (and head) kicked for messing around with another guy's girlfriend. Pretty much how Bowie lost his eye.

I'd have to say Ringo because he was just so easy going and never seemed to give a sh** about anything. He was also the first one to have a car.

However, I did hate Yoko Ono and still do! :cool:
We agree on something!!!! I think Hell just froze over.