Ah, my good friend Lancemc! We meet again.
... it's even a silly comparison.
Nonsense!!! There's nothing like opening with a diplomatic statement.
Of course they were (and remain) different... but both were innovative in different ways, and both groups certainly have left a great legacy.
I love the Who. I agree that Daltrey has a much stronger voice. As a guitarist, much as I respect and admire Pete Townshend's amazing musical energy and talent, gimme Old Keef's funky riffs anyday.
That's just me I guess. Overall, my preference varies with mood and circumstance... or possibly pomp and circumstance.
John Entwistle and Ron Wood are both very strong on bass. Charlie Watts and dear old Moony (who was ace) couldn't be more different stylistically.
BUT... I find a lot of the Rolling Stones stuff to be a soundtrack for life.
Not including Brown Sugar. Or Under My Thumb.
I dunno about you folks, but I wouldn't be under (or anywhere near) Jagger's
anything, let alone his thumb. I think you are definitely right that the man can't dance and never could - but he had a great stage presence, regardless.
That said... The Who's Baba O'Reilly' apart from the irritating beginning, is absolutely AMAZING and is a treat I could definitely
not do without.
Plus... although this is not the most important point ever made
- The Who inspired my username in a roundabout way! John Squire is a huuuuuuuuge Who fan, and I've personally heard him say that the name Sally Cinnamon was partially inspired by The Who's Sally Simpson.