MindCrime Posted June 27, 2009 Report Posted June 27, 2009 Threw their life away? Jimi did more in his 27 years than most people do in 90! ..including heroin
Farin Posted June 27, 2009 Report Posted June 27, 2009 But the point of this thread is their musical talent. Actually, the main point of THIS thread is their ability as a frontperson. Theoretically it could be that you're a good one without being able to play an instrument well or being a good singer. ...theoretically I said
edna Posted June 27, 2009 Report Posted June 27, 2009 ..including heroin ...and he didn't even od on heroin...
Lucky Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) ..including heroin I had an entirely different post here, and removed it. Kenne you are entitled to your opinion certainly. Herion, and all drugs (most especially opiates) are nasty things. I don't however believe that a person accomplishments should not be respected and acknowledged just because of their failings. How many musicians (even those mentioned in this very thread) could that be applied to then? Too many, I'm afraid. I'm sorry, I'm kind of all stirred up because of the MJ thing and happenings in my own life, but I just can't believe a person's failings should be a reason to disrespect their accomplishments. Edited June 27, 2009 by Guest everyone has a right to their feelings
edna Posted June 27, 2009 Report Posted June 27, 2009 "Everyone has a right to their feelings". I like your reason to edit, Lucky.
Foolonthehill Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 I'll be away for two weeks, if I don't get back in time go ahead and vote without me.
cyberjudge Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 Actually, the main point of THIS thread is their ability as a frontperson. Theoretically it could be that you're a good one without being able to play an instrument well or being a good singer. ...theoretically I said AKA Rob Pilatus ... point taken!
Shawna Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 I'll be away for two weeks, if I don't get back in time go ahead and vote without me. I call Fool's votes!
Foolonthehill Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 make sure you cast the top one for Ian Anderson. apart from that, go wild
Levis Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 If nobody's nominated him: Michael Jackson like, duh.
MindCrime Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 Actually I believe Cyber nominated MJ already.
Levis Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 Awesome now I have two slots free for... uh... this needs thinking...
Viaene Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 Found some time to do this properly: Stevie Ray Vaughan Fronted Double Trouble In 1977 Stevie formed a band called Triple Heat, where he took the leading role, however not yet lead singer. 2 years later, after their drummer left, SRV renamed his band to Double Trouble and became lead singer and lead guitarist. They made 4 outstanding albums untill Stevie's unfortunate death in 1990. He was 35. Thom Yorke Fronts Radiohead 1985, some schoolboys formed the band called On A Friday, after their usual rehearsal day. They changed their name to Radiohead when they signed a contract. Thomas Edward Yorke was the leading figure in the band; main lyricist and lead singer. His talent defined the music Radiohead made during their long carreer (7 studio albums and counting). Radiohead now exists more then 20 years without member switches. Only a true frontperson can keep a band together for so long.
cyberjudge Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 Actually I believe Cyber nominated MJ already. When he was still alive, in fact.
beanochris Posted July 1, 2009 Report Posted July 1, 2009 Thanks for all the kind words people. I read the main site but I don't really venture onto the boards that often. If that's the kind of response I get every time I make a post, then I think be sticking around for a while.
Lucky Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Posted July 1, 2009 Yay! The more the merrier, we're glad to have you. Just watch out for Sammy ... he's gonna want your lunch money.
Shawna Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 yeah, he needs to send Peaches the child support arrearages.
miamisammy29 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 Beanochris, huh? It sounds to me like you have some unspeakable flatulence problem. Makes no difference to me, Noob. Just cough up your newbie dues; then you can fart to your heart's content. Now.... GIMME YOUR LUNCH MONEY, NEWBIE!!
Viaene Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 I probably miss the voting of this, but I'm sure you guys will make the right decisions
MindCrime Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 I think I can see why our new members don't stick around for very long, even I'm scared.
beanochris Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 I think I should give reasons as to why I nominated who I did: Brett Anderson: as lead singer and major songwriter of Suede, he helped to bring about the resurgance in guitar music in the UK, and were seen as the frontrunners in the emergence of Britpop in the 90s. His performance of Animal Nitrate during the 1993 Brit Awards has to go down as one of the most iconic and groundbreaking moments of the early 90s. What makes Brett stand out from the crowd however is the departure of Bernard Butler from the band in 1994. As one of the premier guitarists of his generation, the loss of such a member could've spelt disaster for the band, yet after this the band, under Brett Anderson's guidance and continued on for another 10 years, releasing what I believe to be their best album, Coming Up, in 1996. Robert Smith: with his iconic 'spider' hairstyle and his alternate vocal style, Robert Smith helped the Cure to stand out from the crowd. Under Smiths' leadership, The Cure could go from apocolyptic doom-mongering (the oft quoted lyric is 'It doesn't matter if we all die,' the first lyric heard on their 1982 'Pornography album is a testament to this), from sugary pop singles (the triple threat of Let's Go To Bed, The Walk & The Lovecats) within the space of just a year. The Cure has treaded between the two ever since, with their last album, 4:13 Dream, fitting largely into the 'happy' Cure sound (although Smith had promised that his next 'dark' album would be released this year, it has yet to materialise). Thanks to Smith, doom and gloom has never been so euphoric.
MindCrime Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 It's been a few days since any new nominations. About how much longer do you think until voting begins?
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