rkj (10/12/82)
While I also find little that I like being produced by today's rockers, preferring the music from the late 60s and early 70s (the only music I buy), it is pointless to discuss the merits of today's music versus yesterday's. Music is just a matter of taste, and, let's face it, gang, we are getting old(er)! Remember our parents reactions to the Beatles' first appearance on Ed Sullivan? While it is true that the music of the Beatles, Doors, Bob Dylan, the Who, and the other stars of 10-15 years ago is still being played, I can't help but chuckle when I think of how my now four year old son will grimace when I dust off and enjoy Abbey Road or Blonde on Blonde some ten years from now. Who knows what he will be into in 1992 while I will probably still occasionally revel in the tunes of my own youth, but one thing is probably certain: none of our heroes will last as long as the truly greats (Beethoven, Tschiakovsky, etc). Rick Janka IH 8A-233
rs55611 (10/12/82)
Here's my own little pet theory for the preference of a lot of people on the net for the rock of the 60's and 70's: I think that the music that people like most (or at least have the fondest recollection of, which is often not the same thing) is the music that they associate with happy or exciting periods in their lives. For many people, this equates to the late teens and early to middle twenties. Thus, people who were that age during the big band era still are great fans of Sinatra and Goodman, Dorseys, etc. Similarily, I would guess that the fans of late 60's to early 70's musix (oops) are between the ages of 24 to 35. Unfortunately, I tend to go against this theory, being 27 and being bored with much of the older tunes. Bob Schleicher Bell Labs IX 1A-269
bj (10/13/82)
Who knows what he will be into in 1992 while I will probably still occasionally revel in the tunes of my own youth, but one thing is probably certain: none of our heroes will last as long as the truly greats (Beethoven, Tschiakovsky, etc). This is true, the "classical" composers had a head start. Every Beethoven piece will always have survived longer than anything by Pink Floyd. B.J. decvax!yale-comix!herbison-bj Herbison-BJ@Yale
djo (10/19/82)
Here are some "counter lyrics" from a "new waver"... Rock against Racism, smash it Rock against Facism, smash it Rock against Nazism, smash it It was a tough decision I've found it! I've come to a conclusion That is Rock against Racism Scat........... Ma say all and all --Steel Pulse-- This is actually a Reggae Tune. Rastafari where are you?