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Rock music, with its electrifying guitar riffs, passionate vocals, and rebellious spirit, has captivated audiences for decades. From its humble beginnings in the 1950s to its evolution into various subgenres, rock music has produced a plethora of legendary artists who have left an indelible mark on the music industry. The Beatles No list of top rock artists is complete without The Beatles. This British band, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, forever altered the course of music history. With their innovative songwriting, harmonious melodies, and revolutionary albums like "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," The Beatles set the standard for rock bands worldwide. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin, led by the legendary Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, brought a seismic shift to rock music. Their fusion of blues, hard rock, and folk elements gave birth to timeless classics like "Stairway to Heaven" and "Whole Lotta Love." Their prowess as musicians and stage performers solidified their place in rock history. The Rolling Stones Known for their raw energy and longevity, The Rolling Stones have been rocking the world since the early 1960s. Mick Jagger's charismatic stage presence and Keith Richards' iconic guitar riffs have made this British band an enduring force in the rock world. Pink Floyd Pink Floyd's ethereal and experimental approach to rock music reshaped the genre in the 1970s. Albums like "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall" are masterpieces that delve into the depths of human emotion, making them a cornerstone of progressive rock. Queen Fronted by the incomparable Freddie Mercury, Queen was known for its eclectic style, combining rock, opera, and glam. Their anthems like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" continue to resonate with audiences across generations. Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix, a virtuoso guitarist and a true innovator, expanded the boundaries of rock music with his electrifying performances and groundbreaking guitar work. His albums like "Are You Experienced?" and "Axis: Bold as Love" remain iconic in the rock canon. The Who The Who, with their explosive live performances and concept albums like "Tommy" and "Quadrophenia," established themselves as pioneers of rock opera. Roger Daltrey's powerful vocals and Pete Townshend's guitar prowess defined their sound. David Bowie David Bowie was a chameleon of rock, constantly reinventing himself and pushing artistic boundaries. His alter ego Ziggy Stardust and albums like "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" cemented his status as an icon. Bruce Springsteen "The Boss," Bruce Springsteen, captured the essence of the American working-class spirit in his music. With anthems like "Born to Run" and "Born in the USA," he became a voice for the common man and a symbol of hope. Nirvana Nirvana, led by the enigmatic Kurt Cobain, brought grunge to the forefront of the music scene in the 1990s. Their album "Nevermind" and the iconic track "Smells Like Teen Spirit" defined a generation and left an indelible mark on rock history. Wizard Master fucked around with this message at 05:22 on Sep 13, 2023 |
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Hmm, in baiting argument with such a controversial topic, it would appear that Wizard Master has finally become a Master Baiter
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Sep 13, 2023 05:23
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That's a real boomer list there wiard master. Except for nirvana but that's a basic rear end choice anyway so you get no points for that.
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Sep 13, 2023 05:31
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Good list except for Springsteen Cmon GAG
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Sep 13, 2023 05:49
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I like Rush. I saw them live in 2010. Very cool.
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Sep 13, 2023 05:50
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Rainbow Steppenwolf Marillion Uriah Heep Journey Slade Boston Doobie Brothers Genesis
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Sep 13, 2023 05:55
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Deadmouse and Avici are right up there imo
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Sep 13, 2023 05:58
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Black Sabbath Korn Sleep Necrophagist Weezer The Black Dahlia Murder Deathspell Omega Green Day Metallica Explosions In The Sky honorable mention: Iwrestledabearonce (but only with the original singer)
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Zeppelin Megadeth Sleep Pre-Heritage Opeth High on Fire Mastodon Beatles Sabbath Cream Zappa
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definitely the people who carved mount rushomre.
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Sep 13, 2023 06:13
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OP you obviously put a lot of thought and work into your post, and even tho I was born in 1965, all I can think is OK boomer. Where's Buzzcocks?
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OP have you heard of the 21st century?
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Wziard master just using chat gpt to write his posts now, very shameful
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Sir Nose posted:OP you obviously put a lot of thought and work into your post, and even tho I was born in 1965, all I can think is OK boomer. Where's Buzzcocks? it's not that much work to type in chatgpt.com
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Sir Nose posted:OP you obviously put a lot of thought and work into your post, and even tho I was born in 1965, all I can think is OK boomer. Where's Buzzcocks? they are vv good.
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Grunk Ungh Burk Durf Ook Unga and Bunga Togh Gug and my personal favorite, Bugh.
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Sep 13, 2023 14:41
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I listen to modular noise wall engineers
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Sep 13, 2023 14:41
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Cabbages and Kings posted:I listen to modular noise wall engineers i got that numero group compilation too.
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Sep 13, 2023 14:43
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The Weakerthans Cymbals Eat Guitars Spoon The Replacements Elder Vektor The Cure Jawbreaker Soundgarden Isis also painfully boring list from you OP gee whiz
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Sep 13, 2023 14:48
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As a New Jersey native who has to work, gently caress Bruce Springsteen. Nebraska is tight though.
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It took me a long time to understand the appeal of Springsteen, but Atlantic City is one of the best songs ever written
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Michelangelo was pretty good with rocks.
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Spinz posted:Good list except for Springsteen If Bruce ain't the Boss I quit!!
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kntfkr posted:As a New Jersey native who has to work, gently caress Bruce Springsteen. Nebraska is tight though. Nebraska's "State Trooper" is apparently influenced by Suicide's "Frankie Teardrop".  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_dXp0eF8s0
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Sep 13, 2023 15:27
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All I need is ACDC and Zep and I'm good to go.
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Sep 13, 2023 15:33
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Nirvana on that list is laughable. Drop them and The Who, add AC/DC and Black Sabbath and you're good.
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redshirt posted:All I need is ACDC and Zep and I'm good to go. ewwwwwwwwwwww
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ACDC is Aussie trash.
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kntfkr posted:ewwwwwwwwwwww Those two are the only hard rock bands on the original list. You're clearly a soft rock kinda person...ewwwwwww
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Sep 13, 2023 16:04
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Shut up pencilhands Oh poo poo
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kntfkr posted:ACDC is Aussie trash. I'm only into Scottish trash, myself.
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The actual list should be 1) Pig Destroyer end of list
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Black Sunshine posted:The actual list should be What did that pig do? What was its crime? redshirt posted:And? 
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kntfkr posted:ACDC is Aussie trash. And?
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Smugworth posted:Nebraska's "State Trooper" is apparently influenced by Suicide's "Frankie Teardrop". Springsteen was a huge backer and champion of suicide. also “hungry heart” was originally written for the ramones and “because the night” was written as a duet for patti smith.
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itry posted:What did that pig do? What was its crime? Choosing to wear the badge is a crime unto itself
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Where's imagine dragons?!?
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Black Sunshine posted:Choosing to wear the badge is a crime unto itself Ah, I was thinking about that pig with the giant balls. My bad.
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Dragonforce The Offspring (only Americana and after) Avenged Sevenfold or A7X as I call them Hollywood Undead Metallica Ghost Imagine Dragons Fallout Boy Slipnot Lincoln Park
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neato burrito posted:honorable mention: Iwrestledabearonce (but only with the original singer) I'm not much of a core kid so their stuff never really clicked with me, but I met the OG singer and guitarist at a show once and they were both incredibly lovely people.
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