tonorator Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 the thread about the bands in the 80's got me thinking about those rock bands that have stood the test of time, putting out good music for several decades. you have the beatles, stones, who, zep megabands that date back to the 60s and 70s up to bands like U2, rem, green day, etc. who started in the 80s and continue up to today. what bands do you see out there today that have started up in the last 5 or even 10 years that you would expect would still be rocking strong 10 to 20 years from now? have we become a world of one or two hit wonders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 OK, the first thing you have to get straight is that REM has never put out any good music. The second thing is that the music industry has reasserted control over the bands and stiffles any attempt at longevity. It gives the bands too much power. Only bands that self publish their music will have any type of longevity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 oasis continues to put out some good music. although liam's voice is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 OK, the first thing you have to get straight is that REM has never put out any good music. i like a lot of their stuff, especially earlier stuff. you can sub in radiohead if you like ... they continue to be awesome but have been around for some time now ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 You left of Aerosmith, the only band to ever record a top 40 hit in 4 different decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 You left of Aerosmith, the only band to ever record a top 40 hit in 4 different decades. With good reason as they haven't put anything decent out for over 30 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The best Band to come out in the last 20 years is The Black Crowes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 With good reason as they haven't put anything decent out for over 30 years whether their stuff is still good or not, they have had staying power. what modern bands look they will still be putting out music 20 years from now? good or not, bands like genesis, rush, yes, and others have been able to keep cranking stuff out. i have a hard time seeing many of the bands of today being built to last like this. oasis has been offered up, but they actually formed in 91 giving them over 15 years of already being around. i was wondering about bands in the 5 year range and would even reach that to 10 years ... heck, even the white stripes are now 10 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfden1 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The best cover Band who can't write anything original to come out in the last 20 years is The Black Crowes fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 fixed. I know of a few. Can you elaborate ? Many classic rock bands throw a cover in here or there but I dont see the Crowes abusing this trend unless I am missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 chili peppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 You left of Aerosmith, the only band to ever record a top 40 hit in 4 different decades. I wouldn't employ Aerosmith to clean up the cat poo in my yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 chili peppers they were formed in 1983 so they would not qualify as a new band ... staying power? yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 they were formed in 1983 so they would not qualify as a new band ... staying power? yes. shoot i am getting old i though they came out mid 90's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Staind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am not sure how long ago they came out but people really seem to feel Tool is the real deal. I havent heard a great deal of their stuff but everything I have heard has been pretty damn good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 (edited) I am not sure how long ago they came out but people really seem to feel Tool is the real deal. I havent heard a great deal of their stuff but everything I have heard has been pretty damn good They actually met up in LA in the late 80's and put out an EP in 1992 but their first full-length album came out in 1993. Edited February 12, 2008 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Staind formed in 95. are there no bands since 2000 that have a shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 formed in 95. are there no bands since 2000 that have a shot? Are there any? Or has the entire musical world been swamped by plodding morans "rapping"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Are there any? Or has the entire musical world been swamped by plodding morans "rapping"? that's what i'm trying to figure out. even timbaland dates back to the mid-90s so darin cannot enter him ... has the rock died? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'd say Modest Mouse, but their lead singer will be dead from an overdose in the next few years, probably. He's whacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) I'd say Modest Mouse, but their lead singer will be dead from an overdose in the next few years, probably. He's whacked. formed in 93. eta: debut record in 96. still too old. Edited February 13, 2008 by tonorator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 formed in 93. eta: debut record in 96. still too old. I don't really listen to contemporary popular music. I only listen to new bands if Club, Darin, or Detlef, or the kid at work recommend them, and they all have weird taste. Sometimes I find new bands from commercials on TV... like Flying Machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Van Halen is the best cover band in rock and roll history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 From the 80s, but not currently mentioned: - Elvis Costello - Charlie Daniels Band (he still tours, last I checked) - Elton John (not my cup of tea, but he's still popular with some) - Lenny Kravitz (not nearly as cool as he once was, but he's still making music) - Madonna (see Elton John) - Tom Petty (see Lenny Kravitz) - Prince (hey, the guy is crazy-talented) - U2 (probably the strongest current band from the 80s, besides maybe the Stones and Van Halen) - Weird Al (he'll be doing his thing until he dies) - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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