The ongoing debate among music fans over which legendary rocks bands reigns supreme -Led Zeppelin or The Rolling stones- continues to stir passionate opinions and intense comparisons. Both bands have shaped the face of rock music in profound ways, each leaving an indelible mark on the genre and influencing countless musicians across generations. But when it comes to crowning the best legend band of all time , opinion are as divided as…read more

Since my time at Cuesta College, I have been in the same journalism class.

As my lackluster attempts to contribute to the class have been muddled by working three jobs, my opinions on certain topics have become clouded by the many tasks featured throughout my day.

Politically, my stances are a facet of my life that I don’t dwell on.Â

My politics have changed, but my love for Led Zeppelin never will.

When bombarded with irrelevant “facts” from my current journalism teacher and advisor of The Cuestonian, Cyrus Saatsaz, my thoughts on the matter still prevailed.

Led Zeppelin is, and forever will be, better than The Rolling Stones.Â

Though Led Zeppelin’s stint of greatness fell short due to the tragedy of drummer John Bonham’s death, they have proved themselves as one of the most influential bands of all time.Â

For those who argue the case of longevity—congratulations on your small win, but I am just getting started.

Without completely dusting The Rolling Stones, I would like to give credit. They are an awesome band, and I wish I wasn’t such a comparative freak, but I am an opinion editor and some bands just jam harder than others.

What I would like to point out is the diversity of Led Zeppelin. They were extreme in their nature—making songs that could be classified as the early component to what is metal, psychedelic rock, blues rock, and other sub genres.

They were a direct inspiration of Black Sabbath, one of the most highly regarded metal bands, ever. Songs like “Travelling Riverside Blues,” “Dazed and Confused,” and “How Many More Times,” all sound nothing like each other, which is a testament to their spectrum of genres.

While The Rolling Stones focus more on blues rock, their scope only broadened slightly throughout the years.Â

But how many Rolling Stones albums are good from front to back?Â

Though The Rolling Stones have almost five times as many active years as Led Zeppelin, they lack Led Zeppelin’s consistency.Â

With Keith Richards still extremely bitter, his words seem just a bit harsh, and envious.

“As a band, I felt aptly named, it never took off for me musically,â.

This is just one of many oddly childish attacks on Led Zeppelin, with some being directed at former Led Zeppelin drummer, the late John Bonham, for his heavy hand, and another being Robert Plant’s supposedly unoriginal voice.

Before I give you all a headache while we hear what rock stars say about themselves and others, I would just like to make note of the odd disdain and certain pettiness that courses through the veins of Keith Richards. Most interviews with famous band members are nauseating by themselves, but this one holds a special place in my heart as blatant narcissism.Â