Favorite British Invasion band? (pop, rock, beatles, quote, bands)

Son of JayJamJah · 07-02-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Technically, The Kinks shouldn't be in this poll...they were banned from entering the U.S. for a period of 4 years during the height of the 'British Invasion'.

Most Americans at the time knew very little about them, by comparison to the others on that list.

I could probably look it up, but rather...Why? Why were they banned?

right-track · 07-03-2008, 12:15 AM

They never got an official explanation.
The speculation of why they got banned ranged from 'on stage raucous behaviour', to Dave Davies being too young.

The Monkey · 07-03-2008, 04:41 AM

Well, The Who never had any huge success in the US either, should they be excluded in the poll too? I think we have to expand the definition of "British Invasion" to get a more interesting poll, otherwise it'd just be another "Stones vs Beatles" thread.

right-track · 07-03-2008, 11:26 PM

I'm not complaining. In fact I'd be happier if The Kinks were winning.

And as for "Stones vs Beatles", interestingly enough, The Stones have yet to register one vote.

WaspStar · 07-04-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by right-track

And as for "Stones vs Beatles", interestingly enough, The Stones have yet to register one vote.

I think that's a classic example of the so-called "spoiler" effect. Beatles fans will stand by their group, but the Stones fans here probably prefer the Kinks and the Who, hence the Stones' miserable showing.

FireInCairo · 09-09-2008, 06:18 AM

i know i fit in that category ^^^
i voted kinks cause i cant think of an album by any of the above i like or listen to more than the village green preservation society

it was closely seconded by beggars banquet though.

imdesigner · 09-09-2008, 08:29 AM

im gonna have to go with the who.

Comus · 10-28-2008, 10:42 PM

Voted Yardbirds, in the end it was a tough choice between them, The Who, The Kinks and the Animals, but I feel the Yardbirds have been more consistent in the british invasion era (ie if you disclude the Who's later stuff)

WendyCal · 10-29-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by loose_lips_sink_ships

I do love the Kinks so much...but I had a hard time choosing betweenthe Kinks and the Beatles...

Me, too!

i went with the Beatles ~ the first rock and roll i ever heard, and you never forget your first...

Bulldog · 10-29-2008, 03:24 AM

I'll have to abstain - voting for one would present me with a major moral dilemma!

View Poll Results: Favorite British Invasion Band:
The Beatles	56	53.85%
The Rolling Stones	19	18.27%
The Who	17	16.35%
The Kinks	12	11.54%
Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

07-03-2008, 04:41 AM	#43 (permalink)
The Monkey Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 803	Well, The Who never had any huge success in the US either, should they be excluded in the poll too? I think we have to expand the definition of "British Invasion" to get a more interesting poll, otherwise it'd just be another "Stones vs Beatles" thread. Last edited by The Monkey; 07-04-2008 at 09:44 AM.

09-09-2008, 06:18 AM	#46 (permalink)
FireInCairo Later on... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,235	i know i fit in that category ^^^ i voted kinks cause i cant think of an album by any of the above i like or listen to more than the village green preservation society it was closely seconded by beggars banquet though. __________________ O G MUDBONE: Only You can prevent forest fires.

07-03-2008, 12:15 AM	#42 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	They never got an official explanation. The speculation of why they got banned ranged from 'on stage raucous behaviour', to Dave Davies being too young.

07-03-2008, 11:26 PM	#44 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	I'm not complaining. In fact I'd be happier if The Kinks were winning. And as for "Stones vs Beatles", interestingly enough, The Stones have yet to register one vote.

09-09-2008, 08:29 AM	#47 (permalink)
imdesigner Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph, Canada Posts: 84	im gonna have to go with the who.

10-29-2008, 03:24 AM	#50 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I'll have to abstain - voting for one would present me with a major moral dilemma!