Since I have been moderating the "Metal Bands World Cup" with a lot of fun, it gave me an idea...
Why not do the same for the 'Classic Rock Bands' from all over the world?!
So, with credits to Agent_AAS for giving me the idea, here it is!!!
Ladieeeeeeees aaaaaaaaaaand gentlemeeeeeeeeen, we proudly present to you, the
_______________________________________________________________________ ### CLASSIC ROCK BANDS WORLD CUP !!! ### _______________________________________________________________________ The format of this World Cup for Classical Rock Bands is based upon the organisation schematics of the Soccer World Cup, same as the "Metal Bands World Cup" was made. It has the same rules as the Soccer Cup in terms of proceeding through, but it will follow a few rules of its own too. To elaborate the >binding rules< for this competition:
# The Group stage: -There will be 8 different groups presented in the thread, one at a time, and each group will be consisting of 5 Classical Rock Bands that will be pre-selected by me or one of the co-mods. -Every user of Armor Games has the power to give one point with one vote for one band only. So you only get to vote for one band in a group, no double voting for a single band or voting for more than one band per group. No exceptions will be made in this matter. -When one of the bands in a particular group reaches the 10 points limit, the voting for that group is over and that group will be closed for voting by me or one of the co-mods. Both the 'group winner' and the 'runner up' band will proceed to the knockout stage of this World Cup. -If two bands will reach the 10 points limit at the same time in a group, the band that reached the 10 points limit first, will automatically be declared 'group winner' and the band that reached the 10 points limit secondly, will automatically be declared 'runner up'. This rule also applies for the second place in the group. If two bands reach a similar point count for second place at the same time, the band reaching this point count first, will then automatically be declared 'runner up'. Remaining bands will be eliminated of the competition. Again, no discussions about the outcome are allowed, should this situation occur in a group.
The Knockout Stage: -After completing the Group stage, the 'group winner' of the first group will be up against the 'runner up' of the second group. The 'group winner' of the second group will be up against the 'runner up' of the first group. This scedule will be followed for the rest, to clarify: #1 Group A vs. #2 Group B (Winning band is called 'Winner I' #1 Group B vs. #2 Group A (Winning band is called 'Winner II' #1 Group C vs. #2 Group D (Winning band is called 'Winner III' #1 Group D vs. #2 Group C (Winning band is called 'Winner IV' #1 Group E vs. #2 Group F (Winning band is called 'Winner V' #1 Group F vs. #2 Group E (Winning band is called 'Winner VI' #1 Group G vs. #2 Group H (Winning band is called 'Winner VII' #1 Group H vs. #2 Group G (Winning band is called 'Winner VIII' -Like in the famous 'Battle of the Bands thread', you (again) get to vote once for one band only. -When one of the bands in this knockout battle reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the match and will proceed to the next stage in the competition. The 1/4 Finals: -The next stage, the 1/4 finals, will be held in this order: # Winner I vs. Winner V # Winner II vs. Winner VI # Winner III vs. Winner VII # Winner IV vs. Winner VIII -When one of the bands in these 1/4 final battles reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the match and will proceed to the next stage in the competition. The Semi Finals: -The semi finals will be held in the order of: # Winner I/V vs. Winner II/VI # Winner III/VII vs. Winner IV/VIII -When one of the bands in these Semi Finals battles reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the match and will proceed to the next stage in the competition. The 'Shadow Final': -A number three and four is decided in a match between both 'losing' bands from the semi finals. Again, the ranking of third and fourth place in this Final is decided upon the band that reaches the 10 points limit first. The Final match: -The Final match is held between both winning bands from the semi finals. -When one of the bands in the Final reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the competition and is crowned The 'CRBWC' Champion 2010. -The remaining band is ranked #2 in this competition. # Further rules for this competition: -You can only vote once per group and only once per knockout battle -You are obligated to give a good reasoning on why you choose the band to get your vote. ('They are the best' or 'I like them' is not accepted as a reasoning.) -There will be NO playoffs held in this competition. -You don't get to complain when 'your band' is eliminated from the competition. -Swearing and obscene language is not tolerated. Always respect the opinion(s) of the other users participating in this thread, even if you disagree on their reasoning. -The 'Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations' and the 'Battle of the ... Thread Rules' are to be followed for this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'. They will be referred to when needed. You can find them here: Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations Battle of the ... Thread Rules -'CRBWC'-Moderators: Besides me, there will be 2 persons who will help me moderate this thread. You can always ask us for help in this thread: MrDayCee goumas13 Agent_AAS >>> Attention! Official AG Administrators and Moderators will always have a binding word!<<< I hope the AG users will like and participate in this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'! So... ENJOY!!!
I vote for Lynyrd Skynyrd Ronnie Van Zant is still singing after losing his brother and another band member back in '77, I think, and now there are only three original members alive but to my ears, they still ROCK. You know, in the South we've been experiencing some heavy rains with Thunder but not so much lightning, weird, huh?
Do you think Obama will Triumph over his new plan to send 1200 troops to the border? McCain doesn't think that's enough.
Del, don't you think after 30+ years in the music biz, Lynyrd Skynyrd would write new material? Besides, it's not my fault if you listened to those two songs until you were as dizzy as Thin Lizzy! No offense, but the lead singer of Rush is the ugliest man I've ever seen dare to go on stage and his singing voice sounds like Dolly Parton with a head cold. Personally, if I never hear "Tom Sawyer" again it will be too soon.
Ha, ha, I really had you going didn't I? Man, listen if we can't have fun with this thread and poke each other occasionally I think it will die a lonely death and that would be a shame. MrDC has put a lot of thought into this and has even had to send us reminder memos to keep the voting going.
Rush has had 10 hit albums though. last time ive checked thats mroe then any other band.... ever i think correct me if im wrong.
tom sawyer was jsut there biggest hit wich in most peoples cases isnt there favorite song.
they have over 20 hits off of multiple albums NOT including tom sawyer, which is down right amazing. fly by night, anthem, spirit of the radio, YYZ, limelight, new world man, in the mood, working man, nobodys hero, red barchetta, THE LIST GOES ON FOREVER LOL.
he may be ugly and not the greatest singer ever but come on the dude is on the top 5 of best bassists ever.
Rush is probably on top 5 of most talented musicianal badsn of all time. Neil pert ha been the greatest drummer of all time from 1975 till 1994 (when mike portnoy came around).
with all the stats under there belt its impossible not to choose them they have over 3 times the meterial skynyrd has and 100x mroe talent
Only THREE votes so far?!?!?! 0_o Man... where have all our participants gone?!?!?
This used to be a steady thread till now, but it seems the AG users have all skipped the usual visit to the forae... it's pretty slow lately! Oh well... those that want to, will visit in time, the closure date is still open!
I'm gonna have to vote for Lynyrd Skynyrd on this one. The second half of Freebird, Call Me The Breeze, and of course Sweet Home Alabama just blow away anything that the other guys do. Well, at least for me.
I almost voted for Thin Lizzy just because Gary Moore played guitar for them for a while, but his Thin Lizzy contributions didn't match up to the Skynyrd choices. If it was Gary Moore solo, he wins. But alas.. no.
I vote for Rush, the lead singers voice is amazing. As well, as the rest of the band, this group is awesome and is celebrating thier 50 anniversary this year.
this group is awesome and is celebrating thier 50 anniversary this year.
I don't know where you got this from Google, but Rush have only been together since 1968, so the band is only 42 years old. They won't be celebrating their 50th until 2018.
Lynyrd Skynyrd. One of the most iconic American bands in history, they solidified their place in music history when they were elected into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Hopefully, Rush and Thin Lizzy can make it there in the future, but for now, Lynyrd Skynyrd owns this category. A "Simple Man" likes simple music...Lynyrd Skynyrd ftw! Now, let me "Take Three Steps Towards The Door"...
