The Rolling Stones or The Who

[Midas]

Who do you think or like better the Rolling Stones or the Who? Also whose influence was bigger in music in your opinion.

[RFNAPLES]

They are both good and both influential, but I would place The Rolling Stones slightly above The Who on both accounts.
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[Elston]

don't know whose influence was greater, but I much prefer the Rolling Stones. Exile on Main St, Sticky Fingers, Beggar's Banquet...I love those more than any Who album I've heard.

[Mr. Shankly]

Both are great. Both are influential, but personally the Who's "power pop" is more my taste. The Stones had consistently better albums (although not nearly as ambitious as The Who), but I think The Who had better songs.

Example: My Generation vs. Satisfaction--close, but I'll take My Generation.

[RFNAPLES]

The Rolling Stones and The Who albums ranked:

1. Exile on Main St-The Rolling Stones-1972
2. Beggars Banquet-The Rolling Stones-1968
3. Let It Bleed-The Rolling Stones-1969
4. Who's Next-The Who-1971
5. Sticky Fingers-The Rolling Stones-1971
6. Tommy-The Who-1969
7. Aftermath-The Rolling Stones-1966
8. The Who Sings My Generation-The Who-1965
9. The Who Sell Out-The Who-1967
10. Live at Leeds-The Who-1970
11. Some Girls-The Rolling Stones-1978
12. The Rolling Stones/England's Newest Hitmakers-The Rolling Stones-1964
13. Quadrophenia-The Who-1973
14. Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out-The Rolling Stones-1970
15. Between the Buttons-The Rolling Stones-1967
16. No. 2/The Rolling Stones Now!-The Rolling Stones-1965
17. Out of Our Heads-The Rolling Stones-1965
18. Tattoo You-The Rolling Stones-1981
19. 12x5-The Rolling Stones-1964
20. A Quick One-The Who-1966
21. The Who by Numbers-The Who-1975
22. December's Children (And Everybody's)-The Rolling Stones-1965
23. It's Only Rock'n'Roll-The Rolling Stones-1974
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[joannajewsom]

Really great match-up. I don't know which one I'd choose. Although, Keith Moon gives the Who a slight edge in my book. He was a drumming maniac.

[RFNAPLES]

The Rolling Stones and The Who songs ranked:

1. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction-The Rolling Stones-1965
2. My Generation-The Who-1965
3. Sympathy for the Devil-The Rolling Stones-1968
4. Jumpin' Jack Flash-The Rolling Stones-1968
5. Won't Get Fooled Again-The Who-1971
6. Honky Tonk Women-The Rolling Stones-1969
7. Gimme Shelter-The Rolling Stones -1969
8. Brown Sugar-The Rolling Stones-1971
9. Paint It, Black-The Rolling Stones-1966
10. I Can't Explain-The Who-1965
11. I Can See for Miles-The Who-1967
12. Wild Horses-The Rolling Stones-1971
13. Start Me Up-The Rolling Stones-1981
14. Tumbling Dice-The Rolling Stones-1972
15. Miss You-The Rolling Stones-1978
16. You Can't Always Get What You Want-The Rolling Stones-1969
17. The Last Time-The Rolling Stones-1965
18. Baba O'Riley-The Who-1971
19. Street Fightin' Man-The Rolling Stones-1968
20. Let's Spend the Night Together-The Rolling Stones-1967
21. Substitute-The Who-1966
22. Angie-The Rolling Stones -1973
23. 19th Nervous Breakdown-The Rolling Stones-1966
24. The Kids Are Alright-The Who-1965
25. Pinball Wizard-The Who-1969
26. Sister Morphine-The Rolling Stones-1971
27. Get Off My Cloud-The Rolling Stones-1965
28. It's Only Rock'n'Roll (But I Like It) -The Rolling Stones-1974
29. Pictures of Lily-The Who-1967
30. Beast of Burden-The Rolling Stones-1978
31. 5:15-The Who-1973
32. We Love You-The Rolling Stones-1967
33. Play with Fire-The Rolling Stones-1965
34. That's How Strong My Love Is-The Rolling Stones-1965
35. Stray Cat Blues-The Rolling Stones-1968
36. Happy-The Rolling Stones-1972
37. Fool to Cry-The Rolling Stones-1976
38. No Expectations-The Rolling Stones-1968
39. It's All Over Now-The Rolling Stones-1964
40. Love in Vain-The Rolling Stones -1969
41. Little Red Rooster-The Rolling Stones-1964
42. Rocks Off-The Rolling Stones-1972
43. Time Is on My Side-The Rolling Stones-1964
44. Ruby Tuesday-The Rolling Stones-1967
45. Heart of Stone-The Rolling Stones-1965
46. Emotional Rescue-The Rolling Stones-1980
47. Undercover of the Night-The Rolling Stones-1983
48. Magic Bus-The Who-1968
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[NowhereMan]

Both are in very high regard for me, although I would have to choose the Stones - just.
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[maxxy]

I'd go with the who-they're just crazier, and I have more fun listening to them.
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[theharrisonfords]

That is an excellent question to ask. Without a doubt, they are both legendary bands with attributes that are unparalleled compared to other bands. The Who I think were more creative than the Rolling Stones by the way they orchestrated rock operas. The Rolling Stones were the best at playing rock music you could dance to. Their incorporation of blues and country to their rock really added their character, one that distinguished them from the rest of the British Invasion bands. As the 80's took off, they were still around, writing awesome records too, and that's nothing to look down upon. It's close, but I would have to go with the Rolling Stones- they took Open G.

The Who's Best Album: Who's Next
The Rolling Stones Best Album: Exile on Main St.

Top 5 Who Songs:
1. Baba O'Riley
2. My Generation
3. Love, Reign O'er Me
4. The Song is Over
5. Pin Ball Wizard

Top 5 Rolling Stones Songs:
1. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
2. Rocks Off
3. Wild Horses
4. Miss You
5. Street Fighting Man