The Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones
Subtitle: sound opinions on the great rock 'n' roll rivalry
By: Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot.
Contributors: Kot, Greg.
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Minneapolis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9780760338131
Subjects: Beatles -- Criticism and interpretation; Rolling Stones -- Criticism and interpretation; Rock music -- 1961-1970 -- History and criticism
Description: Two of the world's preeminent music journalists tackle the liveliest debate in rock history: which band is the greatest ever-the Beatles or the Rolling Stones? More than two dozen topics of debate are addressed, with cases being made both for the lads from Liverpool and rock's proto bad boys. From the Cavern and Crawdaddy clubs through head to head comparisons of specific albums (e.g., Exile or "the White Album"?), members' roles within the bands, the Svengali like managers, influential producers, musical influences, and more, this is the book that dares confront the topics over which fans have agonized for years. Illustrated throughout with photography and memorabilia.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.