How about you write it for me and then I'll put it in there
But in all seriousness.
Music used to be about people in societies hanging out and having fun. Blues clubs, Jazz Clubs.. All that is gone.
War time music, "hit back at the government" music, motown, psychadelic, then an age where Stevie Wonder ruled, 80s stereotype, digital electronic age and then justin bieber.
There's always incredible stuff to listen to, it's just not in the mainstream
Who knows, a neo Pink Floyd might appear one day, you just have to know the right places to look. That said, music had to change eventually, although I personally hate what it's turned into. To me it seems like it's how to make a quick cash grab for a tuneless, 3 minute song made with a drum machine and auto tune. It's not about the music anymore man :(
I know where I can find incredible music though, so things are good. I just wish the mainstream would catch fire and die so it could turn into something better
I'm not too bothered about single charts, more into albums.
I think in modern days, people have gone overboard with "comeback" albums. I still think Eminem's Recovery is his worst album.
It's his best selling in years...
But I don't like to say all mainstream is bad because it isn't. It isn't great most of the time, but it isn't necessarily bad music.
All people have commented on complaining about the mainstream over the years. I've just learned to get over it. Bieber is one of the most popular people in the world.
Whether it be people hate him, you still talk about him and you are in essence obsessed.
Same thing happened with Elvis and The Beatles..
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Engauge, try talking about how the charts were divided into White and Black, expand from there.
It is a very heavy assignment, so don't generalise all influence on rock mainly.
Michael Jackson was our modern Elvis.
I don't think I agree with calling B.B. King primarily a jazz musician. He played the blues, sang with a gospel voice and had a jazz band. Also, I don't know if Elvis is seen as the father of rock or not, but he certainly isn't. He basically brought RnB to the white world with another name; Rock n Roll. Basically, he never pioneered the music in anyway, he simply made it famous, I guess.
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I'm not an super expert on the subject, so don't take my words for facts.
Little Richard was more of a pioneer than Elvis.
[QUOTE=AK'z;27581659]Little Richard was more of a pioneer than Elvis.[/QUOTE]
Little Richard, Muddy Waters and B.B. King were some of the most important people.
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Little Richard had his crazy on-stage style.
Muddy Waters brought the electric guitar to blues and rock and created the whole rock sound.
B.B. King didn't really create anything, that I can point out, but he's been most influental to pretty much every rock band in the late 50's and 60's.
James Brown and Buddy Holly need to be in here somewhere too.
CCR
Buddy Holly
Velvet Underground
Lou Reed
Niko
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
fo sho
Also I'm surprised no one has mentioned Free. They've done alot for pop, rock and metal. Just watch Paul Rodgers on stage.
[QUOTE=MrJazzy;27581625]I don't think I agree with calling B.B. King primarily a jazz musician. He played the blues, sang with a gospel voice and had a jazz band. Also, I don't know if Elvis is seen as the father of rock or not, but he certainly isn't. He basically brought RnB to the white world with another name; Rock n Roll. Basically, he never pioneered the music in anyway, he simply made it famous, I guess.
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I'm not an super expert on the subject, so don't take my words for facts.[/QUOTE]
The little things help a lot, thanks I'll make those changes immediately, in the hard copy of course
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[QUOTE=Ca5bah;27581786]CCR
Buddy Holly
Velvet Underground
Lou Reed
Niko
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
fo sho[/QUOTE]
Never consider CCR, Holly, Underground, Reed or Niko
Thank you
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[QUOTE=MrJazzy;27581821]Also I'm surprised no one has mentioned Free. They've done alot for pop, rock and metal. Just watch Paul Rodgers on stage.[/QUOTE]
This too has escaped me
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[QUOTE=AK'z;27581659]Little Richard was more of a pioneer than Elvis.[/QUOTE]
I'll add it
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[QUOTE=AK'z;27581542]I'm not too bothered about single charts, more into albums.
I think in modern days, people have gone overboard with "comeback" albums. I still think Eminem's Recovery is his worst album.
It's his best selling in years...
But I don't like to say all mainstream is bad because it isn't. It isn't great most of the time, but it isn't necessarily bad music.
All people have commented on complaining about the mainstream over the years. I've just learned to get over it. Bieber is one of the most popular people in the world.
Whether it be people hate him, you still talk about him and you are in essence obsessed.
Same thing happened with Elvis and The Beatles..
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Engauge, try talking about how the charts were divided into White and Black, expand from there.
It is a very heavy assignment, so don't generalise all influence on rock mainly.
Michael Jackson was our modern Elvis.[/QUOTE]
I'm not a huge fan of comeback albums, I never really listened to one.
Not all of mainstream music is bad, but you can't tell me Ke$ha and whatever isn't lacking. For the Beiber thing, I'm sick of hearing about him. I don't hate him, I really care to be honest. Haters gonna hate I guess
Never considered discussing black and white differences in the charts, that's the best idea I've heard all day
And oh no, I'm not saying all influence was from rock. I'm saying that it inspired a whole heap in this section here, but jazz and blues are the real influences for it. They take the cake they're pretty much the basis for any of the music we have today. Writing the Jazz section was a pleasure, very glad I did it.
Maybe I'll post it one day.
Thanks to everyone for their help so far, I really appreciate it
Make sure to mention Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep and Jeff Beck's "Truth" album when talking about the development of metal.
Oh wow, Black Sabbath are most definitely in there
Again, would never have considered using the Truth album, to be completely honest I didn't even know it existed :v:, I hope I don't sound like an ass there
I really should start going back in history.
Thanks a lot man
Holy shit guys, I called Dad into to see this thread and I told him about how I was writing about BB King
So he says "They're coming to town soon, do you want to go and see them?"
Dang you're so lucky...
I would personally die to see them :v:
Not much I can say if you haven't listened to their recent stuff.
I snipped it by accident
I'm shocked, I'm going to start listening to both of them straight away.
I mean I've heard a little, but not much.
Wow, I'm shocked. This is amazing
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Hahahahahahhhhhhhhhahahahaaaaaa
How many records of Dylan's does your dad have?
[QUOTE=En-Guage V2;27581931]
Never consider CCR, Holly, Underground, Reed or Niko
[/QUOTE]
The VU and Lou Reed were pioneers of the proto-punk/alternative movement. You'd have to be insane to not mention them.
[QUOTE=En-Guage V2;27582026]Holy shit guys, I called Dad into to see this thread and I told him about how I was writing about BB King
So he says "They're coming to town soon, do you want to go and see them?"[/QUOTE]
I thought B.B.King doesn't tour anymore? He is like 85 after all
[QUOTE=CoolCorky;27582957]I thought B.B.King doesn't tour anymore? He is like 85 after all[/QUOTE]
No he still does. His age won't bring down his awesomeness.
[QUOTE=CoolCorky;27582957]I thought B.B.King doesn't tour anymore? He is like 85 after all[/QUOTE]
B.B. King is like the healthies guy ever, and he's still going! :buddy:
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I wish I could see him live, he's my favourite blues musician and has always been... One day, perhaps, before he leaves this world behind!
BB King did 344 concerts in a year once
He holds the record for most concerts in 365 days. only 21 days off the entire year, probably only because he couldn't physically get there :v:
I know of 60's rock.... does this help?
[QUOTE=Bloodrealm;27584039]I know of 60's rock.... does this help?[/QUOTE]
You're a retard. Does this help?
<3
[QUOTE=Peavy262;27584046]You're a retard. Does this help?
<3[/QUOTE]
chill bro
[QUOTE=Bloodrealm;27584493]chill bro[/QUOTE]
I'm chill brah. I'm just stating the obvious!
once again, <3
[QUOTE=Peavy262;27584636]I'm chill brah. I'm just stating the obvious!
once again, <3[/QUOTE]
Well really... It's not obvious, because.... You don't actually know me. so plz dun't h8 i was just tryin to help
[QUOTE=Bloodrealm;27584857]so plz dun't h8 i was just tryin to help[/QUOTE]
hah
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