Poll: Who is more influential to Modern Rock Music?
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i knew before i even opened the thread that my choices were going to be along the lines you provided....Oasisblur said:
there is no right answer, they are all pretty much equally influential to rock...
i'd have to say Jimi Hendrix, mostly because he was one of the few to actually really experiment with guitars and the sounds they make and can produce
while Zepplin and the Stones are good they did also rip off a lot of blues musicians
while Zepplin and the Stones are good they did also rip off a lot of blues musicians
I see no option for the Kinks or Black Sabbath.
You cannot possibly talk about modern rock's influences without mentioning the Kinks and Black Sabbath.
Although of that list Hendrix and the Stones seem to have the most obvious influence, although a lot of drumbeats seem to be nicked of Beatles records.
You cannot possibly talk about modern rock's influences without mentioning the Kinks and Black Sabbath.
Although of that list Hendrix and the Stones seem to have the most obvious influence, although a lot of drumbeats seem to be nicked of Beatles records.
You kind of have to go with Zeppelin since they're the greatest band ever...
But...more than anyone...Metallica changed the way music was done with the release of the Black Album. Since then, EVERY band has been influenced by them. That is to say...Since Metallica has released the Black Album...music, as a whole, has gone down hill. =D
But...more than anyone...Metallica changed the way music was done with the release of the Black Album. Since then, EVERY band has been influenced by them. That is to say...Since Metallica has released the Black Album...music, as a whole, has gone down hill. =D
J S Bach
Robert Johnson
Captain Beefheart
In that order. Bach invented the modern musical system (all the notes and sounds in pianos and notation came from him).
Johnson's vocal phrasing, original songs, and guitar style influences to this day all styles of music.
Beefheart's influence on modern music is likewise immeasurable. He was a pioneer years ahead of his time doing things with songs and styles that no one, even to this day has topped.
Robert Johnson
Captain Beefheart
In that order. Bach invented the modern musical system (all the notes and sounds in pianos and notation came from him).
Johnson's vocal phrasing, original songs, and guitar style influences to this day all styles of music.
Beefheart's influence on modern music is likewise immeasurable. He was a pioneer years ahead of his time doing things with songs and styles that no one, even to this day has topped.
How about an 'other' option? I chose the Who, because of their great style (plus, they played at my University's Refectory live in order to produce their world famous and bestselling 'Live at Leeds' album). However, my firm belief is that Queen were the most influential and none of these other acts can compare (although they come pretty close). Freddie Mercury had a uniques style and no-one could match him, he and Queen as a whole defined rock music for the modern age.
This poll is going to develop a lot more options...
It's a tough call. I would probably say modern mainstream music has most in common with the stones...
It's a tough call. I would probably say modern mainstream music has most in common with the stones...
I go with none of the above, and institute 2 other options:
Frank Zappa
Pink Floyd
In my mind, the only music I find to be good these days doesn't really follow any guidelines of the bands above, but more so on these 2 bands. However, if i HAD to pick one from the poll, I will go with Led Zeppelin, but i believe they influenced more metal/rock bands than just plain rock.
Frank Zappa
Pink Floyd
In my mind, the only music I find to be good these days doesn't really follow any guidelines of the bands above, but more so on these 2 bands. However, if i HAD to pick one from the poll, I will go with Led Zeppelin, but i believe they influenced more metal/rock bands than just plain rock.
1- The Beatles- starting the British Invasion, making the rock band bigger than the Elvis types in rock music, songwriting, recording technology, Pop Music, Power Pop, Folk Rock, basically revolutionized Psychedelic Rock, electric 12 string guitar, Progressive Rock, early Metal "Helter Skelter", and many exotic instruments like the sitar, tamboura, tabla in rock music. Lastly with Tomorrow Never Knows they began experimenting with tape loops, musique-concrète, and effects which were crucial to the development of modern electronica.
2- Jimmy Hendrix- revolutionized guitar playing in all genres, hard rock, blues rock, jazz rock and psychedelic rock.
3- The Kinks- bringing raga influences in Rock, one of the cornerstones of the British Invasion, hard rock, proto-punk, songwriting, Britpop, and using guitar distortion.
Those are my choices. There is more to rock than hard rock or heavy metal. I like Zappa also but his influence in not really felt in mainstream music IMO. I like Led Zeppelin I think their influence is really hard rock and some metal.
2- Jimmy Hendrix- revolutionized guitar playing in all genres, hard rock, blues rock, jazz rock and psychedelic rock.
3- The Kinks- bringing raga influences in Rock, one of the cornerstones of the British Invasion, hard rock, proto-punk, songwriting, Britpop, and using guitar distortion.
Those are my choices. There is more to rock than hard rock or heavy metal. I like Zappa also but his influence in not really felt in mainstream music IMO. I like Led Zeppelin I think their influence is really hard rock and some metal.
What about some love for Ziggy? ahhh I'll go with the Beatles though I think they all influenced rock to a large degree
It really depends on what type of modern rock music you're on about (there are too many sub-genres in my opinion). Each and every artist on the list as had a major impact on music in general, but to pick just one of them is nigh impossible.
(For the record, I voted for Led Zeppelin because they've influenced the greatest number of the bands I listen to).
(For the record, I voted for Led Zeppelin because they've influenced the greatest number of the bands I listen to).