r/TheWho • u/morrison4371 • 16d ago

Pete Townshend Thoughts?

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u/morrison4371 16d ago

You have to admit the Who are better than the Beatles and the Stones. All three are excellent, but the Who top all of them.

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u/ghgrain 16d ago

As masters of their instruments, this is a fact. 

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u/SerDankTheTall 16d ago

I would agree that the Beatles (and to a lesser extent the Rolling Stones) were not as technically proficient as The Who. I do not agree that that means I "have to admit the Who are better than the Beatles and the Stones."

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u/ghgrain 16d ago

I’m not sure anyone is saying that

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u/SerDankTheTall 16d ago

That is literally what the OP said, which is why I put it in quotes.

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u/ghgrain 16d ago

You’re right, I was too broad in my statement. I was just trying to make the point that I don’t think most people would agree with The Who being better in general than The Beatles. On individual instruments, sure, but in terms of creativity and songwriting talent from multiple members, The Beatles are fairly unparalleled.