The State of Rock - DOA?

[Firebrand]

Is rock dead?

Before you answer, I want you to think very hard about this statement:

In the last 20 years, the number of bands and/or musicians that have had a lasting impact on the direction of rock music can be counted on a few fingers of just one hand.

Now, rewind just 10 years before that (let's say 1974 or so)...think of all the HUGE bands/musicians that were shaping and reshaping what rock was every year! Too many to even begin mentioning.

So, does the lack of any growth indicate that rock is indeed dead?

Dang, I miss Van Halen....

[Warham]

No, but just about everything's been done. It's hard to be revolutionary at this time. The 60's saw the greatest amount of evolution in rock music, then over the next three decades it slowly has declined. The greatest bands have already come and gone.

Maybe it is dead.

[DR CHIP]

Oh no, Van Hagar is revolutionizing rock as we speak:

1. Ed has invented Alzheimer's shredding on the guitar
2. The use of tarps to fill empty seats
3. The heaviest lead singer in rock history
4. Over-hyped media frenzy with food coupon vouchers included with ticket purchase
5. A Van Halen that can't play Unchained....

[Snoo]

It'll come back as soon as Chinese Democracy comes out.

[AJW]

Originally posted by DR CHIP
Oh no, Van Hagar is revolutionizing rock as we speak:

1. Ed has invented Alzheimer's shredding on the guitar
2. The use of tarps to fill empty seats
3. The heaviest lead singer in rock history
4. Over-hyped media frenzy with food coupon vouchers included with ticket purchase
5. A Van Halen that can't play Unchained....

That's what I think of rock music and music in general of today.

[bru87tr]

seems like kids who are up and comming and current so called rockers who grew up on the stuff forget what it actually is. they are trying to invent a style which has sounded the same for the past 10 years.

personally I find it hard to think that nobody has made any kind of in your face power classic rock!

state of rock has been DOA for a long long time.

[EddieFan4Eva]

Originally posted by DR CHIP
Oh no, Van Hagar is revolutionizing rock as we speak:

1. Ed has invented Alzheimer's shredding on the guitar
2. The use of tarps to fill empty seats
3. The heaviest lead singer in rock history
4. Over-hyped media frenzy with food coupon vouchers included with ticket purchase
5. A Van Halen that can't play Unchained....

Dude....you seriously need new material. You have said nothing new in the last several posts....just the same ol' repeated crap. At least try to come up with new untrue statements.

[DR CHIP]

Originally posted by EddieFan4Eva
Dude....you seriously need new material. You have said nothing new in the last several posts....just the same ol' repeated crap. At least try to come up with new untrue statements.

You might need a different website to post on.....

[DR CHIP]

Has Ed learned to play Unchained yet.....

[bru87tr]

Originally posted by DR CHIP
Oh no, Van Hagar is revolutionizing rock as we speak:

1. Ed has invented Alzheimer's shredding on the guitar
2. The use of tarps to fill empty seats
3. The heaviest lead singer in rock history
4. Over-hyped media frenzy with food coupon vouchers included with ticket purchase
5. A Van Halen that can't play Unchained....

I dont know what your reading Eddiebuttrammer4eva but that all looks true to me!

[DR CHIP]

Originally posted by bru87tr
I dont know what your reading Eddiebuttrammer4eva but that all looks true to me!

True that

[Fabulous Shadow]

Ed has invented Alzheimer's shredding on the guitar lmfao!!!

THAT IS HILLARIOUS!
I think rock is making it's way back.

[DR CHIP]

Fab....

The clinical definition is running around on stage, looking as if you are having a great time, not knowing what the hell you are playing, and having a sudden urge to break down in tears and say thank you....

Usually a side effect is hiring a fat, out of tune, beach bum...who has a hankering for tequilla...

[flappo]

Dr Chip is correct

[Fabulous Shadow]

Originally posted by DR CHIP
Fab....

The clinical definition is running around on stage, looking as if you are having a great time, not knowing what the hell you are playing, and having a sudden urge to break down in tears and say thank you....

Usually a side effect is hiring a fat, out of tune, beach bum...who has a hankering for tequilla...

Geesus! I just crawled out of bed! It's WAY too early to be laughing like this!!!!