slapcow
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 | | 16 Jul 2002 12:04 PM |
| | Hmmmm....
seems to me that The Smiths were probably the most influential band as far people who were not influenced more by other bands are concerned.
The question remains, of course: what of Smiths fans who are 50+? Is one expected to ignore the subconscious effects that music pre- 1952 might have had upon their yet to be defined sense of taste and behavioural patterns?
I'm sure NME is actively concerned with this conundrum and other related burning issues.
(hmmm.... burning issues..... NME... There's a thought)
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phonetic
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| | 16 Jul 2002 2:02 PM |
| | First and foremost the beatles followed by a flock of sheep bands.
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babayaka
Getting Into It Member
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| | 19 Jul 2002 5:47 PM |
| | I really think as far as the whole thing goes the smiths didn't influence a whole lot maybe there is some obvious groups out there but I'd think as regards pop people like Ray Davies of the kinks would be a very good candidate if you look at what was put out from the 60's right up to the 80's brian wilson would also have his had in a large percentage of the credit and of course ELVIS the KING.
Even though he didn't write all his stuff, I wonder who Morrisey was influenced by the most.
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afro1001
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| | 02 Aug 2002 5:35 PM |
| | i have always believed that to say one band is more influential than another is a futile exercise, case in point oasis wwere the biggest band in the world in the early nineties selling millions of albums but they could hardly be described as influential, afterall pub bands have been around for years and now that the gallachers realise what they are they might get back to their form of the early nineties. I believe that what makes a band influential is its ability to inspire people to make music of their own, the Velvet Underground are a good example of this, when they were together they never got the credit they deserved but of those that did here them and buy there albums a large percentage of them started there own bands which in my book indicates that they were an inspirational group. However i would have to go along with markyedison and say that the Beatles are probably the most influential band, sergeant peppers broke the mould when it comes to making music and it stands the test of time as a land mark album, it raised the bar and forced others to try and match them, the stones responded with the majestic satanic sultans a great album but not held in the same esteem because it was a reaction. Music is above all else a rich tapestry wwith the power to greatly effect man and mind, it can be revolutionary it can change peoples lives and whats more it can be truely beautiful. Music is about more than just the songs, but the songs are more important than the band, a great band shouldnt never have to say anything, everything they want to say should be within the melody and the lyrics, every line of every song means something to someone somewhere.
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