When exactly did rock n' roll die?

well said amigo

 

I am content listening to the older music that I listen to. I know that there is newer underground music that is enjoyable, but I just haven't had the urge to check it out. I'd much rather be listening to Foghat .

I have learned to fear Metallica fans. I have a friend who gets just plain scary when we get into a discussion about music. Metallica is literally the only band that he listens to. They are a religion for him.

Anyway, I thought we were discussing rock 'n' roll. Metallica is not quite that genre.

 

Of course it’s up to you to not check the nowadays rock ‘n roll bands out. If I didn’t had the urge and I couldn’t get enough of the music from the olden days I wouldn’t check it out neither. I don’t like to limit myself though, I like to listen to good rock and I don’t care from which decade it is. It is however a joy to enjoy good rock ‘n roll liveshows with young musicians on stage (but I enjoyed the Riders on the storm show just as much), since I like rock to be pure, timeless and energetic.
Well, the point I actually was going to make is that it is certainly up to you to love the original bands more and listen only to the rock from the past and ignore the new. But don’t claim rock ‘n roll to be in a coma then if you haven’t even felt the urge to check todays bands out.
How can you even say something like that some of these newer bands cannot hold a candle to the older bands if you admit you haven’t checked it out?


P.S. I also don’t think Nirvana is among the greatest rock ‘n roll bands. You could call them and grunge a sideway of rock (‘n roll) though, they’re just aren’t pure rock, just as metal isn’t most of the time. Some good old heavy metal comes awkwardly close to rock ‘n roll though.

Mister, you're living in quite an illusion if you think of the black album as the last proper rock record.

 

Well, I meant the newer mainstream bands when I said that rock is in a coma and that newer music cannot hold a candle to older music. I should have been more clear about that. In the 60's and 70's, I don't think that there was a lot of research put into finding good music because the mainstream music actually was good. Most people that I know do not realize that there is other music out there besides Fall Out Boy (for some reason, they are considered music), so I respect you for actually taking the time to research bands that are worthy of listening to, and I understand your point.

 

I just have the urge. I won't miss out on my generation's good music.

Seems like a lot of people are unaware of that mainstream thing indeed. Good rock was new back then and it was popular. Imagine Jimi Hendrix making his music right now. He wouldn't get 10% of the attention he got back then, just because the mainstream aren't waiting for that kind of rock anymore. Same case with a band like Led Zeppelin.

 

That is true, Asmodean.

Although, if a band like Led Zeppelin were around today, you can be sure that I would be stalking every member .

 

Mister, you're living in quite an illusion if you think of the black album as the last proper rock record.[/QUOTE]
No I'm not, that's my opinion.

 

Yes, it's your opinion, just like it's your opinion that proper rock is dead. I just doubt the fact that you heard every rock album since the black album, if you really think of that one as the last proper rock record.

 

i agree even though there is all this new crap out rock and roll isn't really dead it's still alive inside everyone's hearts. Besides how can it really be dead if people still listen to it.

 

The good ones, bands and musicians are mostly gone, dead (Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, etc.).

The music that was born out a special moment in time, a time of turmoil and rapid change cannot be replicated.

The spirit of the Woodstock generation never died. From fashion, music, lifestyle, spirituality (or lack thereof), feminist movement, concern for the environment to politics, etc., it lives on.

 

September 25th, 1980.
Bonham took rock and roll with him.

 

Heres a question for all you "rock enthusiasts"

How well do you remember led zeppelin or jimi hendrix in their prime? Do you remember what it was like back when they first came out? how were they received? Can you link their followings to bands in the present day?

I definitely can, you guys aren't waiting for "rock" you're waiting for "70's rock" or "60s rock" ... but when a band comes out that sounds like something from that era, they're just ripping off someone else (of course).

Also, when Zeppelin was "new" do you suppose people watched tv or a syndicated radio station to discover them? Try checking out the local talent at the next concert, or atleast next time you're at the bar. People who watch MTV and bitch about there being no good music since 19XX annoy me.

 

Zeppelin weren't aiming their music for radio or tv though, that was their point. That's why they didn't release singles, or make television appearances.
But I do agree, I always have to make the distinction, "I don't like modern RADIO/COMMERCIAL rock" instead of just "I don't like modern rock."
Plenty of great bands out there, The Hellacopters are one of the finest in current rock.

 

That's right, no one takes rock 'n roll with him.

 

it never died in my house, it will live on as long as we let it in our hearts!

 

Rock n roll will never die...becouse people like us. Carry on this magical music.

 

Rock N Roll Will Never Die!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

It will when nobody plays rock 'n roll anymore. But I don't think that's likely

 

i do have to agree with you!

Led Zeppelin's music was the top of rock'n'roll...

Bonzo took rock with him maybe, but i'm sure that he wouldn't like to see Led Zeppelin fans accepted that rock'n'n roll is dead. He'd love to see that those rock'n'roll lovers keeps goin' rock music alive!

 

Well, if you think about it, rock 'n' roll will never truly perish. Even if there were to be no rock 'n' roll bands in the future, there is always the music that was created, which I am sure will be kept alive in the hearts of rock 'n' roll fans forever.