Who was the best Beatle?

[The Monkey]

Simple question...

[Polaris]

George Harrison. Followed by John Lennon. I really like Harrison's song in Beatles and even his solo projects.
Crackerbox Palace FTW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq7Zg-A5_Rw

[Zeus]

I'm gonna say Lennon, followed by Ringo. Ringo wasn't the best drummer but still was critical to the beatles' success.

[The Monkey]

For me it's:
1. George Harrison
2. Paul McCartney
3. John Lennon
4. Ringo Starr

[Sedako]

George Harrison without a doubt. He wrote one of my all time favorite songs, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". Here is my favorite version of it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ITrQXES8kU

[The Monkey]

I prefer this version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKy73uTOhDc

[Reginald]

Ringo Starr once had Pleurisy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleurisy) and so did I. We share a spiritual connection. Sadly he got all the musical talent.

To be honest I like Macca the best but I had to share that piece of knowledge with you.

[PoeticRocker]

I personally love John Lennon's songwriting and singing more than everyone elses.

1. John Lennon
2. George Harrison
3. Paul McCartney
4. Ringo Starr

[Dalamari]

George Harrison, All Things Must Pass is an amazing album, Lennon had some good albums, but no single Lennon album could stand up to All Things Must Pass.

Ringo's the worst Beatle, a drinking bird could've replaced him and the band would have been just as successful

[PoeticRocker]

George Harrison without a doubt. He wrote one of my all time favorite songs, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". Here is my favorite version of it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ITrQXES8kU

LMAO! The microphone moves away from George to mock him!! lol

[Sedako]

I prefer this version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKy73uTOhDc

All versions are amazing! Such a great song.

[Doppelgofer]

john lennon

[Bad^Hat]

They're all great, but I've always loved Paul's basslines. If I ever learned bass guitar, the first thing I'd do is join a Beatles cover band.

Also, am I the only person ever to not love While My Guitar Gently Weeps? Not that it's bad, I just never thought it was anything special.

Edit - Except, of course, for this:

http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=O9mEKMz2Pvo

[venturon]

That guy has awesome videos.

Favourite Beatle has to be Ringo Starr. First of all, he narrated 'Thomas the Tank Engine'. Second, his drumming on Abbey Road kicks bottom, and third, his singing is generally a nice break from the singing of McCartney and Lennon. He's the odd one out of the Beatles, but he has this strange sort of charm that I think elevates him above the others.

George Harrison had some pretty interesting solo work and wrote some decent songs, plus he had a spiffy rosewood telecaster, so he gets to come second.

Paul McCartney has a great voice which, in my opinion, suits the Beatles sound really well, and his bass playing is pretty decent.

I don't really like John Lennon. A lot of his writing is good, but I honestly cannot stomach the majority of his vocal work. He sounds like a chipmunk.

[The Monkey]

I don't understand why Ringo and Paul has the same amount of votes.

Ringo may have been a good drummer, but doesn't come close when it comes to talent compared to any of the other members.

[CptStern]

obviously the answer is Pete Best (http://www.pete-best.com/petebest.jpg)




heh not so simple question

best beatle while a beatle? or most successful of all the former beatles?

if it's just a matter of most successful (career wise) I'd say Paul ..most influential; no question John Lennon

best beatle? while a beatle? ..that's tough ..Lennon was the leader but he shared song writing with Paul ..I guess I'd pick John lennon however paul should also get that honour as they're better together than apart

[The Monkey]

Heh, I actually thought about including Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe in the poll.

I wouldn't consider Lennon the "leader", I always considered Lennon and Paul to share the leadership.

[CptStern]

ya but john was always seen as the spiritual leader

Lennon was considered the leader of The Beatles, as he founded the original group. McCartney said, "We all looked up to John. He was older and he was very much the leader - he was the quickest wit and the smartest and all that kind of thing

[The Monkey]

ya but that was primarily during the early years. As they grew more sophisticated each member became more independent and it got harder to name a specific leader.

[Dalamari]

What about Brian Epstein, the only true fifth Beatle

[Trevelyan]

The other Paul McCartney!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_is_dead

Nah, not really! Big John all the way!

[CptStern]

What about Brian Epstein, the only true fifth Beatle

I think that was true in the formative years ..George Martin probably had as much or greater influence on the beatles at least in terms of shaping their sound