Quote Originally Posted by Fengzi
It seems like it's been a while since there have been any really, really good bands/ singers/musicians out there. What do I mean by that? Ok, sure, there are some fantasic guitar players and there's a lot of catchy tunes but not since the late 60's/ early 70's have there been any bands that will be able to stand the test of time. It just seems like now-a-days bands are more interested in making a catchy tune that will get them a quick buck than writing really good music.

Think about it. The Beatles broke up more than 35years ago, Pink Floyd made Dark Side of the Moon 33 years ago, and it's been 26 years since Zeppelin broke up. Not to mention all the other bands from the same period that are still immensely popular. How many of today's bands will be discussed on this board 30 years from now? My guess is, come 2036, people will still be talking about Pink Floyd but few will remember Creed, Tool, etc. If they do, it will be like I remember Shaun Cassidy and the Bay City Rollers. Haha, goofy shit from when I was a kid.
I've gotta agree with ya a bit here. For the most part, music today has too much hype and 'meaning' to it so its mostly just pop-shit. I do think a few bands will make it to the unforgettable club, but it's really hard to tell now who they may be. Nirvana would be a good example. If they has just come out now, then people wouldn't think much of smells like teen spirit, but I hear something from nirvana unplugged every day on the radio. Same goes for bands like Alica and Chains. These are bands I gre up listening to and enjoyed. When I'm 50, I'll prolly be chilling on my porch listening to Lithium. I say we enjoy what we can now and see what we still like a few years later. Those are the ones that'll allways be in your playlist somewhere throughout life.