daslied Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 We're a passionate bunch. Look, nobody is finding fault with you for having an opinion. But if one of us repeatedly said that Billy Joel or Lynyrd Skynyrd* was not music or crap, wouldn't you want to defend your taste? That's all we're doing. *I think you've stated admiration, but can't honestly remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Can't wait to see where the line forms. They don't come... they're sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Wouldn't it be cool if someone from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would read this thread and see what they have started with the Beastie Boys nom?? Just had to say something to break the debate for a moment or two.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 We're a passionate bunch. Look, nobody is finding fault with you for having an opinion. But if one of us repeatedly said that Billy Joel or Lynyrd Skynyrd* was not music or crap, wouldn't you want to defend your taste? That's all we're doing. *I think you've stated admiration, but can't honestly remember. Believe me,many including myself have defended Lynyrd Skynyrd and others. I don't care if people want to listen to rap. That's fine and I admire their passion for defending it. But when I am told those rap artists,or some of them,deserve to be in a Hall of Fame along side Skynyrd,Joel and others,I will argue untill I am blue in the face that they don't belong there or to be even mentioned in the same breath,as far as music ability or talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I think we may have just had a breakthrough. Two different issues have been discussed. 1] Rap should not be in the R&R HOF. I think that despite all of the pro-Beastie talk, the consensus is that rap, although a viable genre of music, should have its own HOF. Case closed. 2] The tenacious Mr. b&w has said that although he does not like it (and by God, he doesn't have to, he did recognize it as a form of music), which was all that was asked for in the first place. Case closed. So what in the &*^% are we still fussing about? Criminy, someone hand me a Tums. I've got agita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 How do you think I feel Peachy, I am the one who posted the thread to begin with...having no idea it would be so entertaining to say the least... And no one slammed Madonna...now that is disappointing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 What's wrong with Madonna then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I'm just excited to be called "tenacious". Uhm...that is a good thing,right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 What's wrong with Madonna then? Nothing really, I have some of her albums and admire her for what she has done in her career, she has great business sense...but she is the Queen of Pop not rock...that is all I am going to say...no need for this thread to take another turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Where's das? He'll tell us what's wrong with Madonna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 How about the fact she now has an English accent?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I did like those pointy bras she used to wear. And I admire her courage for kissing Britney Spears that time. No telling where those lips have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I think somebody did slam Madonna pretty early on here... I don't have time to look for it now, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I could go back and look but that would take days plus I would probably respond to posts I may have missed about The Beastie Boys or other rap artists deserving to be in the hall. Better not do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Well I mentioned her early on but didn't really slam Madonna...I do like some of her stuff...but not a good nominee for the hall...despite the pointy bras! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I found a pretty interesting article today while surfing around, completely by accident. Now, it's just one journalist' point of view, and it's from FOX news, and we all know they are slightly biased but, it's pretty interesting, and has a bit of something for people on either side of this discussion. Since I think we can all agree on one thing, the selection "process" doesn't seem to make a lot of sense. This guy lays out just why it doesn't make much sense. If you have a minute read it, and read all the way through, 'cause some of the best parts are at the end... Boycott Rolling Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Fox News wants me to boycott Rolling Stone? Just another reason to keep renewing my subscription. Anyways, I am a bit puzzled by the "us vs them" mentality here. I think Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, the Allman Bros, etc are brilliant. I also think Public Enemy, The Roots, The Beastie Boys, etc are brilliant. I suppose I should be institutionalized for musical schizophrenia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I don't know about boycotting, or listening to Fox... but Rolling Stone IS a somewhat different magazine than it used to be, that is true. I just thought that some of the background stuff was interesting, and the people who aren't there as opposed to those who are. I was surprised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I can't find the exact quote, but an interviewer once asked Fats Domino in the mid 50s 'how do you like playing this new Rock and Roll'? Fats reportedly said, smilingly, 'I been playin' it for the last 10 years and as long as they buy my records, I don't care what they call it'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 One man's music may be another man's noise, but in the end all that really matter's is that it is enjoyed by the listeners and makes someone happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 ...but Rolling Stone IS a somewhat different magazine than it used to be, that is true. It surely is... RSM was a bible for us during the late sixties and the seventies... I wouldn´t be able to read it all now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I hate how RSM is now, I can't even look through it without going man what has happened to the best rock and roll magazine around?? It's basically full of junk and useless fluff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ry 71 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hey! I'm already boycotting Rolling Stone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I hate how RSM is now, I can't even look through it without going man what has happened to the best rock and roll magazine around?? It's basically full of junk and useless fluff. Sorta like some of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Exactly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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