OT: Your List of Favorite Music Artists ever ...

[pbrad]

The Doors
Crosby Stills Nash & Young
Jefferson Airplane
Led Zeppelin
Andrea Bocelli
Sinatra

 

[BuffetParrothead]

This might sound like a joke, it isn't, this band is super good if you like Rock -a-billy, Country music, Mrs Buffett and I do.
We saw them in Pittsburgh at Tequila Cowboy two years back, loved the show, and follow them around here and there.
Unfortunately they play in Michigan a lot.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=steve...206FD7970A2E9B&ts=1565036130265&wsso=Moderate

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

I’m only 300 miles away but thanks for bringing me into the loop.... once upon a time that was familiar turf.

I can remember going to Jergels in like 1990 when it was off of Babcock Blvd in Ross Twp.

 

[Delpanther]

I can remember going to Jergels in like 1990 when it was off of Babcock Blvd in Ross Twp.

Left W. Pa. before that

 

[sonofabit]

I can remember going to Jergels in like 1990 when it was off of Babcock Blvd in Ross Twp.

Believe the house band was "Father Time" far different than today's venue/acts.

 

[McKee Place]

He may have come off to the public as a regular guy, but he hardly was/is. He is without doubt the most anti-social rock artist I’ve ever come across and possibly the biggest drinker. But, it never came across on stage. He refuses to do the “meet and greets” which are almost pro forma in the industry. When he toured with Elton John, they would start by doing a few songs together, then each would do a set, then they would do the encore together. When Elton did his set, Billy would take a limo back to his hotel and presumably drink. When Billy did his set, Elton would socialize with the VIPs and others behind the stage.

For the last few years, he hasn’t been able to hit the high notes, so he has expanded his backup group to include two women to sing them.

Be that as it may, I think his body of work is superb. Good Night, Saigon touched me more than any other song about the war and captured both the reality and absurdity of it perfectly. I still get chills when I listen to it. Allentown was a great portrait of what happened to blue collar, industrial America in the 70s and early 80s. I wish he had done more social commentary like that in his work.

Good Night Saigon is an example of what I was saying earlier...I couldn't buy into it when I heard the recorded version first (of course I was only 15, lol, but my cousin with whom I was vey close had been in combat in Vietnam and sent tapes home from the front, which I had heard after the fact via my aunt by then, so I had a tiny bit of context).

But anyway, the song sounded a little ponderous and schlocky to me on record. I usually skipped past it.

But when played in concert, it's really, really powerful, the highlight of the shows I attended.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

The Who
Todd Rundgren
King Crimson
Yes
Pink Floyd
Steely Dan
ELO
The Beatles
Frank Zappa
David Bowie
Genesis
Queens of the Stone Age
Tool

 

[mike412]

1. Prince
2. Guns N Roses
3. The Beatles
4. Lenny Kravitz
5. Motley Crue
6. Fleetwood Mac
7. The Rolling Stones
8. Led Zep
9. Tom Petty
10. The Beastie Boys
11. Stone Temple Pilots
12. Billy Joel
13. Kiss
14. Queen
15. Jimi Hendrix
16. Eminem
17. Aerosmith
18. Bruce Springsteen
19. Joe Walsh
20. Metallica

I love your list, with the exception of numbers 5 and 13, two groups which in my opinion are all style and no substance, with the exception of Kiss’ “I Want To Rock and Roll All Night.” But, one song can’t rescue them IMO.

 

[mike412]

Good Night Saigon is an example of what I was saying earlier...I couldn't buy into it when I heard the recorded version first (of course I was only 15, lol, but my cousin with whom I was vey close had been in combat in Vietnam and sent tapes home from the front, which I had heard after the fact via my aunt by then, so I had a tiny bit of context).

But anyway, the song sounded a little ponderous and schlocky to me on record. I usually skipped past it.

But when played in concert, it's really, really powerful, the highlight of the shows I attended.

I’ve been back since 1971, and I still get emotional every time I hear that song. If you weren’t there, you have no idea how powerful the sound of those chopper rotors is. For me, there is not a false word in that entire song.

I’ve gotten to go on stage twice and join other Vietnam vets singing the chorus. Guys I’ve never met, and we all end up hugging each other with tears flowing down our cheeks. He wasn’t there but he obviously did his research. He captured it!

 

[IRoar4Pitt]

What no mention of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, best concert band ever! Queen even today, without Freddie, is still “Killer Queen.” Best Party Band no one knows, Party on the Moon. Best fun band, WAR. Best pop up band, Kenny Logins and whoever he brings such as Michael McDonald. But no Boss, WTF.

 

[IRoar4Pitt]

Best song writers in no order:

Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Billy Joel
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Bruce Springsteen
The great, Lady Gaga

 

[mike412]

Best song writers in no order:

Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Billy Joel
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Bruce Springsteen
The great, Lady Gaga

For lyrics: Bob Dylan, America’s 20th Century Poet Laureate.

For lyrics and music: Paul Simon.

I don’t think any other artists come close to their status. Springsteen would be third for me. I love his music; I have seen more than a dozen of his concerts, going back to before Born To Run and his Time Magazine cover, when he was playing smaller venues. But, as a songwriter, I don’t think he is on their plateau.

Bernie Taupin was a client, as were Brian and Dennis Wilson, so I don’t want to rank them. But, if I did rank them, they would be below those three. Not far below though. Dennis didn’t write much, but Brian and to a lesser extent Carl Wilson were really the writers for The Beach Boys. Mike Love is lucky he can write his name.

 

[NTOP]

An earlier thread about Tom Petty was plenty of fun and led to some thoughts as to who were some of the greatest Rock and Roll artists ever ... if not some opinions of posters' own favorite artists of all time. That's tonight's inspiration.

Perhaps if I could go back and start all over again, I would have instead tried to become a rock journalist.

Like Rob Gordon said, you get lots of free records.

So for those of you like me who are music fans as much as Pitt Sports fans, I offer you the following challenge: put together your list of your OWN favorite rock and roll music artists ever. Use whatever criteria you wish. It's your list.

Back when one still needed an I-pod, mine had over 8,000 songs. My list is pretty much comprised of the artists who filled my catalog the fullest (more or less).

In the spirit of College Football and Hoops ... I offer a Top 25.

If 25 is too many for your to list, go old school and give us your top 20.

Or even top 10. Or maybe just Top 5. Just like Rob Gordon.

Here goes ...

#1 -- R.E.M. – Since 1986, they’ve been my favorite. I’ve seen them 10 times in 8 different venues including Red Rocks in Colorado. And they ended their career perfectly. Three things we have in common? 1. We are young despite the years. 2. We are concern. 3. We are hope despite the times.

The rest of the Top 10 … (not necessarily in any order)

Johnny Marr – I’m cheating a little with this selection, but he’s my single favorite artist, taking his work across so many different bands including Electronic, 7 Worlds Collide, The Cribs, The The, The Healers and even Modest Mouse. Most notably, his work with the Smiths was perfect, and turned the blow-hard Morrissey into a genius.
Radiohead – I was going to take my Son to this show last year for his first official concert. I should have. Sorry I didn’t. Thom Yorke may end up in the conversation of the top 20 or so artists ever.
Elvis Costello – My favorite songwriter. Ever.
Nirvana – I still feel a little sad every time I hear Kurt’s voice.
The Replacements – I saw the Replacements twice, including once at Graffiti standing on the floor about 10 feet from Paul Westerberg. During both shows they seemed relatively sober. Bummer.
The Pixies – Never saw the Pixies. Bummer.
The Pretenders – Chrissy Hynde is my favorite female performer ever. This includes when she rocked out when she was young, then after when she had a kid, turned 33 and became more of a smooth crooner ... Baby!
The Shins – My favorite “Indie Rock” band ever. Period.
New Order – Their catalogue of wonderful singles is completely and incredibly undeniable.

Rounding Out the Top 25 (still not in any real order) ...

The Beatles – No explanation needed. It’s the Beatles.
Neil Young – This one needs no explanation either, whether or not one includes his work with CSNY.
Animal Collective – My favorite band of the last 10 years.
Beastie Boys – Hip Hop is far under represented on my list. There are many pieces I adore, but just not enough from any one artist but the Beasties.
U2 – I attended the concert at 3 Rivers in 1987 with a group that included a young women from Ireland who was in the US on a work visa. She adored U2 and this was the first time she ever saw them live. Perfect.
Led Zeppelin – Any list of top 25 artists without them is illegitimate.
Moby – I’ve seen Moby twice including a concert at the amphitheater in Station Square. The Wife and I danced so much we were literally soaked from head to toe in sweat.
The Connells – This band from North Carolina was always something of a personal favorite. I was fortunate enough to see them 5 times including 4 in the confines of a tiny Graffiti.
The Talking Heads – This was one of the few bands of that era that I actually loved during that era.
Prince – I didn’t really love Prince in the late 70's and the 80's. It took some time. It really came on sometime after 1999.
The Clash – I’m not even sure when I became such a fan of the Clash. But some 40 years later, their sound is as insurgent and exciting as it ever was.
The Jam – The most underrated band of all time, if for no other reason for their influence on the Clash, and the Sex Pistols too, for that matter.
Steely Dan -- You been tellin' me you're a genius since you were seventeen. In all the time I've known you, I still don't know what you mean.
Fleetwood Mac – What can I say? I’m a sucker for harmonies.
The Affordable Floors -- Ah! The Floors. About every other month or so from the late 80’s to the early 90’s, we went and watched the Floors. Incredible memories from a bunch of talented guys who just couldn’t break out of the Burgh.

What would a Top 25 be without Honorable Mentions ... The Police, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Liz Phair, Simon and Garfunkel, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, The Doors, Massive Attack, P.J. Harvey, The New Pornographers, Death Cab for Cutie, E.L.O. and Genesis (up to and including the 1983 “Genesis” album).

What say you? ... what's your list and why?

Mick. All else on the trailer.

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

What no mention of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, best concert band ever!

????

He was mentioned several times.

 

[NTOP]

I like Carmen McRae. Saw her at Hapers in Oxford Center.

Saw Arthur Prysock there...several years after seeing him at Philly's ShowBoat Lounge.

 

[NTOP]

I’m just going to name some that I haven’t seen named that often. Not necessarily in my top 25 because there are too many I love and I can’t rank them beyond maybe a top five.

Names I haven’t seen or haven’t seen often who I think should be mentioned in any such discussion (not in any particular order):

Roy Orbison

Billy Joel

The Beach Boys

The Doors

Queen

Levon & The Hawks

The Byrds

James Taylor

The Kinks

Bob Marley

Creedance

Linda Ronstadt

Prince

Marvin Gaye

The Everly Brothers

Fixed!

 

[Pittduck]

I came to rock and roll in 1963 with I Want to Hold Your Hand, which naturally informs my list. The dates are not necessarily when the bands started or were at their most popular. It's more about when I became aware of, and into them.

Here goes, off the top of my head:

The originals - early - mid 60's:

The Beatles
The Kinks
The Rolling Stones
The Beach Boys

Late 60's

Hendrix
Cream
Poco
The Mamas and the Papas
The Grateful Dead
The Band
The Stooges
The MC5
The Who
Led Zeppelin
Pink Floyd
Jefferson Airplane
The Velvet Underground

70s

The Allman Bros. Band
Jethro Tull
Blue Oyster Cult
David Bowie
The New York Dolls
The Ramones
The Clash
The Faces
AC/DC
The Cure

80s

Depeche Mode
The Smiths
New Order
The Jesus and Mary Chain
REM

90s

Oasis
Ash
Teenage Fanclub
Primal Scream
Less Than Jake
Rancid
NOFX
The Lightning Seeds

Since 2000

The View
The Killers
Franz Ferdinand
The Libertines

 

[Panther Parrothead]

I’m only 300 miles away but thanks for bringing me into the loop.... once upon a time that was familiar turf.

If you're coming on I-79, it's just a short ride from the exit at Warrendale.

https://jergels.com

 

[BuffetParrothead]

I always like to get a tip on a band or group that plays great music.

Mrs Buffett and I have watched these guy in AC, Philly, other places and we're going again to see them at the Easton Theatre sometime in September.
The Hit Men are touring now and are in the Eastern US.

Each one was a member of a big time band at one point in their life and formed

The Hit Men who play a lot of rock n roll type music.

They wrote a lot of the big hits that famous bands played - The Mysterious Men Behind The Hits.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

Best song writers in no order:

Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Billy Joel
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Bruce Springsteen
The great, Lady Gaga

Jimmy Webb and Glen Campbell.

 

[kma0043]

Must be due to my interest in music, but I can’t believe nobody mentioned Black Sabbath. Incredibly different than most of the music, especially in the early 70s. The riffs and almost blues inspired bass on the first couple albums. Very unique for their time.

 

[Panther Parrothead]

I always like to get a tip on a band or group that plays great music.

Mrs Buffett and I have watched these guy in AC, Philly, other places and we're going again to see them at the Easton Theatre sometime in September.
The Hit Men are touring now and are in the Eastern US.

Each one was a member of a big time band at one point in their life and formed

The Hit Men who play a lot of rock n roll type music.

They wrote a lot of the big hits that famous bands played - The Mysterious Men Behind The Hits.

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It's available on Amazon, among other places.


There's another DVD of this type re: the band that played behind the MOTOWN performers:

"Standing in the Shadows of Motown" - also available on Amazon.

 

[BuffetParrothead]

Must be due to my interest in music, but I can’t believe nobody mentioned Black Sabbath. Incredibly different than most of the music, especially in the early 70s. The riffs and almost blues inspired bass on the first couple albums. Very unique for their time.

I always thought of Black Sabbath as the or one of the first heavy metal bands but I guess Deep Purple was according to music experts.

Back in the 70's they had some interesting fans.
I had a rule back at that time never date a Black Sabbath girl fan or a Dead Head girl fan.
Or atleast when you go to sleep don't close your eyes???

Yes, deep purple was the firstheavymetal. A lot of people think BlackSabbath is thefirstheavymetal band. But I will always say Deep Purple was ahead of BlackSabbath.

 

[Tomster6758]

I love your list, with the exception of numbers 5 and 13, two groups which in my opinion are all style and no substance, with the exception of Kiss’ “I Want To Rock and Roll All Night.” But, one song can’t rescue them IMO.

as a child of the 80s I couldn't help but get into the hair band thing, I guess you can call them guilty pleasures.

 

[Pitt79]

This might sound like a joke, it isn't, this band is super good if you like Rock -a-billy, Country music, Mrs Buffett and I do.
We saw them in Pittsburgh at Tequila Cowboy two years back, loved the show, and follow them around here and there.
Unfortunately they play in Michigan a lot.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=steve...206FD7970A2E9B&ts=1565036130265&wsso=Moderate

Three Word, David Allen Coe, LOL

That's like the king of the rednecks! But fun.

 

[Pitt79]

Must be due to my interest in music, but I can’t believe nobody mentioned Black Sabbath. Incredibly different than most of the music, especially in the early 70s. The riffs and almost blues inspired bass on the first couple albums. Very unique for their time.

I mentioned them an Ozzy above somewhere.

 

[Pitt79]

I love your list, with the exception of numbers 5 and 13, two groups which in my opinion are all style and no substance, with the exception of Kiss’ “I Want To Rock and Roll All Night.” But, one song can’t rescue them IMO.

But in some ways, KISS is in the category of SO BAD THEY WHERE GOOD, they are like an artifact of the time, like pink flamingos in the front yard

 

[4Mark_Marty]

An earlier thread about Tom Petty was plenty of fun and led to some thoughts as to who were some of the greatest Rock and Roll artists ever ... if not some opinions of posters' own favorite artists of all time. That's tonight's inspiration.

Perhaps if I could go back and start all over again, I would have instead tried to become a rock journalist.

Like Rob Gordon said, you get lots of free records.

So for those of you like me who are music fans as much as Pitt Sports fans, I offer you the following challenge: put together your list of your OWN favorite rock and roll music artists ever. Use whatever criteria you wish. It's your list.

Back when one still needed an I-pod, mine had over 8,000 songs. My list is pretty much comprised of the artists who filled my catalog the fullest (more or less).

In the spirit of College Football and Hoops ... I offer a Top 25.

If 25 is too many for your to list, go old school and give us your top 20.

Or even top 10. Or maybe just Top 5. Just like Rob Gordon.

Here goes ...

#1 -- R.E.M. – Since 1986, they’ve been my favorite. I’ve seen them 10 times in 8 different venues including Red Rocks in Colorado. And they ended their career perfectly. Three things we have in common? 1. We are young despite the years. 2. We are concern. 3. We are hope despite the times.

The rest of the Top 10 … (not necessarily in any order)

Johnny Marr – I’m cheating a little with this selection, but he’s my single favorite artist, taking his work across so many different bands including Electronic, 7 Worlds Collide, The Cribs, The The, The Healers and even Modest Mouse. Most notably, his work with the Smiths was perfect, and turned the blow-hard Morrissey into a genius.
Radiohead – I was going to take my Son to this show last year for his first official concert. I should have. Sorry I didn’t. Thom Yorke may end up in the conversation of the top 20 or so artists ever.
Elvis Costello – My favorite songwriter. Ever.
Nirvana – I still feel a little sad every time I hear Kurt’s voice.
The Replacements – I saw the Replacements twice, including once at Graffiti standing on the floor about 10 feet from Paul Westerberg. During both shows they seemed relatively sober. Bummer.
The Pixies – Never saw the Pixies. Bummer.
The Pretenders – Chrissy Hynde is my favorite female performer ever. This includes when she rocked out when she was young, then after when she had a kid, turned 33 and became more of a smooth crooner ... Baby!
The Shins – My favorite “Indie Rock” band ever. Period.
New Order – Their catalogue of wonderful singles is completely and incredibly undeniable.

Rounding Out the Top 25 (still not in any real order) ...

The Beatles – No explanation needed. It’s the Beatles.
Neil Young – This one needs no explanation either, whether or not one includes his work with CSNY.
Animal Collective – My favorite band of the last 10 years.
Beastie Boys – Hip Hop is far under represented on my list. There are many pieces I adore, but just not enough from any one artist but the Beasties.
U2 – I attended the concert at 3 Rivers in 1987 with a group that included a young women from Ireland who was in the US on a work visa. She adored U2 and this was the first time she ever saw them live. Perfect.
Led Zeppelin – Any list of top 25 artists without them is illegitimate.
Moby – I’ve seen Moby twice including a concert at the amphitheater in Station Square. The Wife and I danced so much we were literally soaked from head to toe in sweat.
The Connells – This band from North Carolina was always something of a personal favorite. I was fortunate enough to see them 5 times including 4 in the confines of a tiny Graffiti.
The Talking Heads – This was one of the few bands of that era that I actually loved during that era.
Prince – I didn’t really love Prince in the late 70's and the 80's. It took some time. It really came on sometime after 1999.
The Clash – I’m not even sure when I became such a fan of the Clash. But some 40 years later, their sound is as insurgent and exciting as it ever was.
The Jam – The most underrated band of all time, if for no other reason for their influence on the Clash, and the Sex Pistols too, for that matter.
Steely Dan -- You been tellin' me you're a genius since you were seventeen. In all the time I've known you, I still don't know what you mean.
Fleetwood Mac – What can I say? I’m a sucker for harmonies.
The Affordable Floors -- Ah! The Floors. About every other month or so from the late 80’s to the early 90’s, we went and watched the Floors. Incredible memories from a bunch of talented guys who just couldn’t break out of the Burgh.

What would a Top 25 be without Honorable Mentions ... The Police, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Liz Phair, Simon and Garfunkel, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, The Doors, Massive Attack, P.J. Harvey, The New Pornographers, Death Cab for Cutie, E.L.O. and Genesis (up to and including the 1983 “Genesis” album).

What say you? ... what's your list and why?

Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Ice Cube, 2 Pac, NWA, Snoop, Miles Davis, John Coletrane, Earth Wind and Fire, Bill Withers, Al Green, Kool and the Gang, The O’Jays, The Spinners, Curtis Mayfield, Sly and and the Family Stone, Ray Charles, The Four Tops, Jackie Wilson, Johnny Lee Hooker, BB King, Buddy Guy.

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

Must be due to my interest in music, but I can’t believe nobody mentioned Black Sabbath.

In the space of about ten posts two different people can't believe that no one mention two different acts that were both on my list.

 

[RaleighPittFan]

In the space of about ten posts two different people can't believe that no one mention two different acts that were both on my list.

I didn't mention any group that had already been listed.

I thought the idea was to add to the list, not repeat what's already been said.

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

I thought the idea was to add to the list, not repeat what's already been said.

Technically, the idea was to "put together your list of your OWN favorite rock and roll music artists ever".

I would imagine that there would be a lot of overlap on some people's lists, and there would be other pairs of people with lists that were completely different.

 

[RaleighPittFan]

Technically, the idea was to "put together your list of your OWN favorite rock and roll music artists ever".

I would imagine that there would be a lot of overlap on some people's lists, and there would be other pairs of people with lists that were completely different.

Yep, you're right. I guess I just chose to keep it to groups that weren't already listed, and not the OP.

 

[NTOP]

Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Ice Cube, 2 Pac, NWA, Snoop, Miles Davis, John Coletrane, Earth Wind and Fire, Bill Withers, Al Green, Kool and the Gang, The O’Jays, The Spinners, Curtis Mayfield, Sly and and the Family Stone, Ray Charles, The Four Tops, Jackie Wilson, Johnny Lee Hooker, BB King, Buddy Guy.

8 of those aren't R&R. Coletrane, etc??

 

[gary2]

Mick. All else on the trailer.

Jimmy Hall he should have been a contender.

 

[Chomp_Panther66]

Really great lists by all. Can’t disagree with any of them. I just turned 25 and thought I would throw in a couple bands I enjoy that are “current”.

The Black Keys - Older stuff is way better but they have a lot of great songs with some variety.

Gary Clark Jr. - great mix of blues, soul, R&B

Also, for the older crowd, how do you guys feel about Greta Van Fleet? I saw them in concert last year and was pretty impressed with the guitar work. Yea the lead guy tries to sound like Robert Plant but I still think they have some good tunes.

H2P

 

[Rugger]

Not too many mentions for "The Eagles" or Bob Seger. Both were huge parts of the soundtrack of my teen years.

 

[RingDinger]

Not too many mentions for "The Eagles" or Bob Seger. Both were huge parts of the soundtrack of my teen years.

I have nothing against Bob Seger; he has about ten songs that I thoroughly enjoy (Roll Me Away being my favorite). But, am I crazy, or does he throw a "Back when we were young" reference in literally almost every song?

 

[NTOP]

I have nothing against Bob Seger; he has about ten songs that I thoroughly enjoy (Roll Me Away being my favorite). But, am I crazy, or does he throw a "Back when we were young" reference in literally almost every song?

I like Brave Strangers a lot. Does his current playlist have nostalgic odes to his old nostalgia? It's like everything was yesterday.

 

[McKee Place]

Not too many mentions for "The Eagles" or Bob Seger. Both were huge parts of the soundtrack of my teen years.

Loved the Eagles. My dad did as well and their 70s albums were a way he and I got over other significant generation gap differences.

Maybe why, but I got greatly turned off by their superficial "feuding" and breakup and repetitive public snit fits. Little seems more ridiculous to me than fantastically rich successful musicians who can't keep it together. Same with the Police, another of my favs. I was like, don't be such a dick, Sting. Nobody really wants to see you prancing in parachute pants with Brandon Marsalis.

I didn't want to hear Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh's halfassed solo schlock. Party town, yeah yeah! Henley at least made some very solid solo music, but even then it was kind of annoying that he was too good to do it with the Eagles. When they finally "reunited" and it came to light it was really just Frey and Henley having hired the other guys, it was like, don't bother.

As far as Bob Seger, I was ok with his work but it was more filler in my day. He got a little saturated with airplay with the Against The Wind songs, they seemed to be played constantly around 1979ish ... and then that was about all from him that I noticed, other than his cloying Chevy ad song. He seems to have gotten old and crotchety (and quite fat, as I recall) much earlier than his contemporaries.

I feel I am well qualified to pass such harsh judgment given my own perfection.

 

[gary2]

Loved the Eagles. My dad did as well and their 70s albums were a way he and I got over other significant generation gap differences.

Maybe why, but I got greatly turned off by their superficial "feuding" and breakup and repetitive public snit fits. Little seems more ridiculous to me than fantastically rich successful musicians who can't keep it together. Same with the Police, another of my favs. I was like, don't be such a dick, Sting. Nobody really wants to see you prancing in parachute pants with Brandon Marsalis.

I didn't want to hear Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh's halfassed solo schlock. Party town, yeah yeah! Henley at least made some very solid solo music, but even then it was kind of annoying that he was too good to do it with the Eagles. When they finally "reunited" and it came to light it was really just Frey and Henley having hired the other guys, it was like, don't bother.

As far as Bob Seger, I was ok with his work but it was more filler in my day. He got a little saturated with airplay with the Against The Wind songs, they seemed to be played constantly around 1979ish ... and then that was about all from him that I noticed, other than his cloying Chevy ad song. He seems to have gotten old and crotchety (and quite fat, as I recall) much earlier than his contemporaries.

I feel I am well qualified to pass such harsh judgment given my own perfection.

Saw an interview with Seger. Said he could have been bigger than Bruce but took,a hiatus to take care of his sick mother.