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03-22-2008, 09:56 PM
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| Survey: Classic Rock Bands Wanna discuss some of our favorite classic rock’n’roll bands? For the sake of argument, maybe we should set some kind of qualifying definition about the timeframe of classic rock, say, the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. That covers a lot of ground I know, but with the inclusion of more time, there can be an inclusion of more music. My three favorite bands: Rolling Stones. Head and shoulders above the rest to me, this band defines rock and roll. Nothin’ real fancy going on here, but the songs are solid, well-crafted and lyrically interesting. Jagger hits the nail on the head more often than not with his lyrics. They’re sharp, funny and, at times, biting. Richards plays rhythm guitar better than anyone else ever and Watts keeps time at the drum kit like a man half his age. Those who remember the band in the late 60’s / early 70’s know they were the most decadent, controversial band in the business. Even the mighty G’n’R sited that era of the Stones as the image template for their band. We saw the Stones at their October 2006 Wichita concert (Cessna Stadium) and it was the best rock show I’ve ever attended. It was also the biggest money making tour of all time. The first record I ever bought as a kid was the Stones (a 45-single) and I paid for with my allowance money. It cost me 88 cents and I got it at Woolworth’s in 1965. I still have it. For longevity (1963 to present, forty five years and counting), overall quality and sheer tenacity, the Stones are my number one band. Eagles. What would the mid-to-late 70’s have been like without this band? The mix of country and rock was (and is) perfect. Henley and Frey wrote the most memorable songs of the era. Their albums were the most meticulously crafted of the day and contained one great song after another. The eventual addition of Walsh only made the whole thing a whole lot better. He’s one of my two favorite guitarists of all time. This is a significant band. They’ve been around since ’71 and recently released another hugely successful album. Solid in every respect. Doors. The most subversive band of their time, they also had a very distinct sound. The Doors didn’t sound like anybody else and nobody else sounded like the Doors. Morrison remains the ultimate rock rebel, forty years on. The dude could carry a tune like Sinatra. A Sinatra from the inner rings of hell, that is. Morrison has one of the most recognizable voices in rock history. Their songs had depth, mystery and much more. A virtual soundtrack from Vietnam war era America. Hey boys and girls, let me know about your favorite bands. I’m sure we’ll disagree a bit on some things, but we’ll have a bit of fun doing it.
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03-22-2008, 11:40 PM
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| How can you NOT put Led Zeppelin in that group. They should be there first and foremost.
__________________ LIBERALISM The haunting fear someone, somewhere can help themselves. "Over the last fifteen months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states..." Barack Obama |
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03-22-2008, 11:41 PM
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| The doors? Above the doors should be the Beatles and the Who.
__________________ LIBERALISM The haunting fear someone, somewhere can help themselves. "Over the last fifteen months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states..." Barack Obama |
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03-22-2008, 11:44 PM
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| Being an 80's guy though I am more fond of Van Halen, Def Leppard, Journey, AC/DC and of course Motley Crue..... We should come up with a ranking some how. What about Black Sabbath and Ozzy?
__________________ LIBERALISM The haunting fear someone, somewhere can help themselves. "Over the last fifteen months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states..." Barack Obama |
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03-23-2008, 12:22 AM
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| For me........... The Rolling Stones The Beatles Led Zeppelin Funny how the Americans "invented" rock and roll, but the Brits took it, added their own touch and turned it loose on the world. I too saw the Stones in Doo-Dah in 06. Totally blew me away and convinced me they live up to their moniker, "The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Bastages built a city for the stage!!!!
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03-23-2008, 01:15 AM
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| zep stole a lot of their music...other than that not bad. doors are amazing.
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03-23-2008, 01:36 AM
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| All of those are great, and definitely on my list. I might add: Lynard Skynard Pink Floyd Black Oak Arkansas ZZ Top BTO CCR Bob Dylan Foghat Head East Alice Cooper KISS George Thorogood & the Delaware Destroyers Bob Seger & the SBB Three Dog Night Chicago Kansas Boston Foreigner Well, I can't just stop. I'm an old Rock & Roller stuck in a "Cowboy" world!  |
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03-23-2008, 08:05 AM
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| The Beatles: Changed the world with the music they wrote and played! Rush: A 3 man band that each member is arguably one of the best musicians for the instruments they play. An amazing band that when listening you would swear there are more people in that band. KISS: They play some great music and put on a hell of a live show(I've seen them 3 times). They have shown through the years they are much, much more than just the makeup and outfits. Aerosmith: Another band that keeps writing music that has changed with the times and still are going strong. They also put on a hell of a live show!
__________________ Politicians are like diapers, they both need changed occasionally for the same reason. Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented immigrant" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist" The hard work of one will do more than the prayer of millions. |
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03-23-2008, 09:59 PM
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| Well here's my list..... The Beatles Blue Oyster Cult Bad Company ACDC Aerosmith the Cars BB King Steve Vai Carlos Santana Iron Maiden DIO Sweet Head East Heart Fleetwood Mac John Lennon and all the beatles going solo Tommy Bolin Janis Joplin Mamas and Papas Boston Reo Speedwagon Eagles Judas Priest Ozzy Black Sabbath Zepplin Satriani Van Halen Def Leppard UFO Free Neil Young Ya know there are sooooooooo many I can't name them all. KEEP ON ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD  
__________________ People too weak to follow their own dreams will usually try to find a way to discourage yours............... Originally Posted by Army_of_One My fault...sorry Pootsy. |
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03-24-2008, 08:30 AM
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| >>>Rush: A 3 man band that each member is arguably one of the best musicians for the instruments they play. An amazing band that when listening you would swear there are more people in that band.>>> Not putting them down any, and they are amazing. But that's why Geddy has a Synthesizer next to him. Really no different with ZZ Topp, they use a synth too. Nothing wrong with it, but could this explain why they sound like more people on stage? I've seen Rush live several times, and they were awesome just the same. (Can Geddy play the crude out of multiple instruments? You Bet!!) I wouldn't agrue about those 3 guys being the best in their field. |
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