philal0102 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 In your guys' opinion, do you think that as of right now they're the biggest band in the world? I was just listening to Californication and looking at all of the hits that they had off of that... You've got "All Around the World", "Scar Tissue", "Otherside", "Californication", "Road Trippin'". Then you've got Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic. Now that is a masterpiece... aboslutely amazing. You've got "Power of Equality", "Suck My Kiss", "Give it Away", and "Under the Bridge". The album By the Way was awesome too... "By The Way", "The Zephyr Song" and one of my all-time favorites... "Can't Stop" Stadium Arcadium was alright... I liked the other albums more... just seemed like there were more feelings in them. I'm not too fond of One Hot Minute... but a good album none the less. So for that past decade and a half, the Chili Peppers have been consistent and have written great music... So do you guys think that they could possible be the biggest band in the world right now? And if you don't think so... Then in your opinion.. who is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I am going to throw a "yes" out there. Solely for the fact that whenever I am playing RHCP at work, no matter who it is of what background, clients and fellow employees alike will sing along. Everyone knows the music. Everyone knows the words. And for the most part everyone like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 They have built an impressive resume and I think they would be on the short lists for biggest band in the world. I really dig their first two disks but now I cringe when I hear alot of their newer stuff, not so much for the music but Keidis' vocals. That high pitched falsetto thing he tries to pull of is just awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAbrendan Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I'm going to say yes. I don't even like some of their stuff, only a select few albums, but they are one of the biggest in the world, along with U2, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Elton, Prince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I'm saying yes, they are overall the biggest in the world. They are one of those few bands that can consitently put out good material. Definitely one of the best rock bands of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doozinbrah Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I said no just because I think you could throw 311 in there and they have just as many hits plus I think their quality is still good. I do feel they are very underated though. RHCP is a great band but after CalifornicationI didn't like much of their new stuff, some singles here and there. But I think BSSM is the ****! I especially like "SirPsychoSexy" off of BSSM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 No. I like them, and they'd prob. be on the top 10, but bigger bands: -Stones (probably THE biggest -U2 -Aerosmith and Metallica are also up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 ACW is on the money. U2 is definitely bigger, and you could make arguments for some of the others listed above -- notably the Stones. I'm not a big fan of U2, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desioreo87 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I don't lke U2 but they are prolly the biggest at the moment. And for the guy who said 311, come on! They aren't even on teh same level, popularity-wise, as RHCP. You even said they are underrated which basically means not enough people realize that they are good and therefore they can't be as popular as you say they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 U2 is waaay more global with way more hits and longevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I would have to say U2 right now. Bon Jovi is also pretty big:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I'd say it goes to U2, remember the question was biggest in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doozinbrah Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I don't lke U2 but they are prolly the biggest at the moment. And for the guy who said 311, come on! They aren't even on teh same level, popularity-wise, as RHCP. You even said they are underrated which basically means not enough people realize that they are good and therefore they can't be as popular as you say they are. First off 311 is a hell of a band. I'm not saying they are bigger. Just because 311 doesn't get play on MTV like the RHCP's, does not mean they are not on the same level. And I will also say that U2 probably is politically and musically the biggest band in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanos Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Thed biggest bands in the world: 1. Stones ( sold out a stadium in Montana of all places) 2. U2 3. R.E.M 4. Bon Jovi 5. Metalica 6. RHCP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Thed biggest bands in the world:1. Stones ( sold out a stadium in Montana of all places) 2. U2 3. R.E.M 4. Bon Jovi 5. Metalica 6. RHCP Somehow, and I don't really know the numbers, I'm just going off gut feeling here, I feel like RHCP and Metallica are bigger bands than R.E.M. at this point. Just how it seems to me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I can't take Anthony Keidis' voice. It makes me want to spit at him. I think the rest of the band is great, and I'd like them a hell of a lot more if he would fall off of a cliff or something. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Top money makers in 2006 (rock bands only) 1. Stones 2. Bon Jovi 3. Nickleback 4. Dave Matthews Band Overall money makers in 2005: U2, $154.2 million The Rolling Stones, $92.5 million Eagles, $63.2 million Paul McCartney, $56 million Elton John, $48.9 million Neil Diamond, $44.7 million Jimmy Buffett, $44 million Rod Stewart, $40.3 million Dave Matthews Band, $39.6 million Celine Dion, $38.5 million Kenny Chesney, $31.5 million Green Day, $31 million Coldplay, $30.1 million Destiny's Child, $24.8 million Diddy, $24.3 million Gwen Stefani, $23.9 million Toby Keith, $22.2 million Motley Crue, $22 million 50 Cent, $19.7 million Bruce Springsteen, $19.6 million Eminem, $17.8 million Jay-Z, $17.5 million Barry Manilow, $17.2 million Hilary Duff, $17.1 million Kanye West, $16.9 million Dr. Dre, $16.9 million Rascal Flatts, $16.3 million Aerosmith, $16.3 million Bon Jovi, $15.8 million Tom Petty, $14.9 million My list? 1. Stones 2. U2 3. Green Day 4. Bon Jovi 5. Red Hot Chilli Peppers 6. Metallica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 My list? 1. Stones 2. U2 3. Green Day 4. Bon Jovi 5. Red Hot Chilli Peppers 6. Metallica I forgot about Greenday and would put them above Chilli Peppers as well. The other day I was listening to my Ipod and just Greenday songs and forgot just how good they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowplay Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 The biggest band in the world is U2, I don't even know if there's a close second. Having said that, RHCP is a hell of a band. John Fruscitane (sic) is the unsung hero of that band and is an amazing guitarist. REM is a shell of their former selves. It's unfortunate they haven't been able to keep it going. 311???? I'm not even going to dignify a response to that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I completely forgot about U2....I would place them as #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJWatson3 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 The Chili Peppers aren't even as big as the Beatles and they haven't released an album in nearly 35 years. edit: I still can't get enough of BSSM... Sir Psycho Sexy that is me... their best song ever... love the jam at the end. it could go on forever and i'd never tire of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 The Chili Peppers aren't even as big as the Beatles and they haven't released an album in nearly 35 years.edit: I still can't get enough of BSSM... Sir Psycho Sexy that is me... their best song ever... love the jam at the end. it could go on forever and i'd never tire of it. Off topic here but if anyone likes the Beatles if you go to Vegas you have to see the circus de soleil show "Love" one of the best shows I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTerps26 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Top money makers in 2006 (rock bands only)1. Stones 2. Bon Jovi 3. Nickleback 4. Dave Matthews Band Wow. NICKLEBACK?!?!? They are the worst band in the history of bands. Terrible, but thats not what this thread is about. As much as I really like RHCP, i think the title of biggest band in the world will always go to the Stones, followed by U2. I do want to add that the Police Tour is selling tickets like crazy, and they are not cheap. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaron Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 U2 and the Stones are both "bigger" in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGoulet Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 The chili peppers have been consistent ever since John Frusciante came back and quit the drugs. He's the main reason we're talking about them being even in the top 10. But i would have them behind u2, stones, and the police. And out of those three i only really like the police. But i dont think REM, 311, or Green Day can touch em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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