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If they put The Killers, Furthur, or possibly Muse in a headliner spot, a lot of people would look at the line up and go 'huh?', and I don't think that is what Bonnaroo wants. They want well known names up there in the top spots.
I think your concept of "well known names" differs greatly from reality.
Could you explain more?
Everyone's opinion differs on what bands are 'well known' - it really just depends on the type of music we listen to. But, you can look at objective information, such as how many Grammy Awards they have won.
Prince - 7 Paul Simon - 12 Coldplay - 7 The Eagles - 6 John Mayer - 7 Muse - 1 Arcade Fire - 1 The Killers - 0 Furthur - 0 (relatively new band, with Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, I have a feeling they could put on a good show) Biffy Clyro - 0
Ya well Neil Young won his first music Grammy last year so using that as a "objective information" is a bunch of bull since he blows any of the people you just listed out of the water
Ya well Neil Young won his first music Grammy last year so using that as a "objective information" is a bunch of bull since he blows any of the people you just listed out of the water
PS quack the Eagles
You're being subjective when you state that he 'blows everyone else out of the water' and 'fuck the eagles'
Ya well Neil Young won his first music Grammy last year so using that as a "objective information" is a bunch of bull since he blows any of the people you just listed out of the water
PS quack the Eagles
You're being subjective when you state that he 'blows everyone else out of the water' and 'quack the eagles'
Post by Alberto Balsalm on Jun 29, 2011 12:08:16 GMT -5
Why is there always so much hate for The Eagles on this board? Its not like I ever listen to them but Joe Walsh is a fantastic guitarist and Ive never had a problem with their music.
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
Why is there always so much hate for The Eagles on this board? Its not like I ever listen to them but Joe Walsh is a fantastic guitarist and Ive never had a problem with their music.
The Eagles, much like Aerosmith, is classic rock for people that don't like music.
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
Post by Alberto Balsalm on Jun 29, 2011 12:19:32 GMT -5
Huh, I guess I've just never seen them that light. Mostly because of how talented Joe Walsh is. He usually holds my interest alone unlike bands like Aerosmith, AC/DC, etc. the "classic rock for people who dont like music" who can never hold my interest because of how boring and repetitive their music is.
Post by Alberto Balsalm on Jun 29, 2011 12:22:34 GMT -5
The amount of people that "HATE Coldplay" increased exponentially after that movie came out though, which is really stupid that people actually make musical decisions based upon what Judd Apatow writes in a movie.
Huh, I guess I've just never seen them that light. Mostly because of how talented Joe Walsh is. He usually holds my interest alone unlike bands like Aerosmith, AC/DC, etc. the "classic rock for people who dont like music" who can never hold my interest because of how boring and repetitive their music is.
AC/DC has more talent in 1 guitar string than then the entirety of Aerosmith, tyvm.
^^^^^Even though I do enjoy some Aerosmith from time to time, I don't think they hold a candle to AC/DC - unfortunately, I don't think AC/DC really fits the Bonnaroo crowd.
How can you hate what Joe Walsh talks about in his songs and his guitar work?
I think that line was funny b/c it reflected my displeasure with their music. I think many others feel the same as I do. The line wouldn't of been funny if their music was good. The popularity of that movie quote is a direct reflection of how terrible their music is. Do you think people would have repeated that line if it was said about the Stones?
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
Coldplay sounds like radiohead pre-kid A, and without all the talent
Please go listen to OK Computer, the Bends, or even Pablo Honey, then put on Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, or their newer albums and then tell me they sound alike. Really, the only one you can make a case for is A Rush of Blood, which I guess KINDA sounds like Radiohead.
If anything, they sound like Travis.
Travis! I wonder if they would ever play roo. I haven't thought about them in years though. Are they any good still?