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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Entertainment/Events/Music/Movies => Topic started by: JDog on April 21, 2008, 05:15:59 AM
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Hello fellow chrome domes(TM Warhawk)...just wondering who you would say is your favorite musical performer/band/singer...
My favorite band, as many already know, is Alkaline Trio. They are a 3 piece pop/punk rock band from Chicago. They have been around since '97 and they play great melodic punk rock that you can sing along to. Their sound has changed quite a bit since their inception. They started as a pretty gritty and raw band but their sound has broadened considerably. What is great about them too is they have 2 co-lead vocalists. Matt Skiba plays Guitar and Sings and fellow SBG Dan Andriano plays Bass and Sings.Drummer Derek Grant does background vocals. He is one of the most talented drummers in punk rock today. They are about to release their 8th studio album entitled Agony & Irony and it is due out July 1st 2008, I cannot wait. Their last release was 2005. Been a long time coming.
www.alkalinetrio.com (http://www.alkalinetrio.com)
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I don't think that I have a favorite band or musician, I personally listen to a little bit of everything. I listen to some old country, new country,rock, heavy metal, rap, dance, and even some clasical. Mostly though I'm stuck in the 80's.
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I actually listen to just about anything. Just depends on my mood. But if I had to pick an overall favorite I would have to go with Bob Marley. I grew up mainly on old school hip-hop and that will always be in my blood. But since getting a little older I enjoy the sound of a "laid back" style of music a lot more. Jack Johnson is another good musician.
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I have a few different performers from each genre of music.
Jazz - The Rippingtons
Rock - Metallica
Country - Kenny Chesney
and, of course, Jimmy Buffett (guess he's his own category). O0
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I may have to check out this Jimmy Buffett guy. In all honesty, I have never heard one of his songs. I hear that Kenny Chesney is heavily influenced by him and I am a big K.Chesney fan.
I will now probably be heaped with scorn from Schro and the Bald ParrotPartier Bald Rob.LOL
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No scorn, just shock. You mean, you've never heard the song Margaritaville? :o
Not his best song (not by a long shot), but probably his most popular.
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No scorn, just shock. You mean, you've never heard the song Margaritaville? :o
Not his best song (not by a long shot), but probably his most popular.
Dont get me wrong, of course I know of the legend of Jimmy Buffet, but NO I have never heard his Margaritaville song. I might have to pick up his greatest hits CD.
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I actually listen to just about anything. Just depends on my mood. But if I had to pick an overall favorite I would have to go with Bob Marley. I grew up mainly on old school hip-hop and that will always be in my blood. But since getting a little older I enjoy the sound of a "laid back" style of music a lot more. Jack Johnson is another good musician.
Not many people know that Bob Marleys father Norval Sinclair Marley was a White Englishman
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I'm also an equal opportunity listener. Some of my favorites right now are Maroon 5, Matchbox 20 and Daughtry.
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I actually listen to just about anything. Just depends on my mood. But if I had to pick an overall favorite I would have to go with Bob Marley. I grew up mainly on old school hip-hop and that will always be in my blood. But since getting a little older I enjoy the sound of a "laid back" style of music a lot more. Jack Johnson is another good musician.
Not many people know that Bob Marleys father Norval Sinclair Marley was a White Englishman
Yeah, that's a big shocker to most whenever I mention that.
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I myself forgot to throw in Jimmy Buffett. He's always a good listen.
For sure you should check him out JDog. As Schro stated, he is in his own category. If I had to describe him, not that he can compare with most, I would say throw in a little bit of reggae, a little dash of country, and a small amount of southern rock. There's probably some more ingredients in that recipe that I'm not thinking of right now. A more veteran listener of Buffett, such as Schro and Baldrob, could probably tell you better.
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Dont get me wrong, of course I know of the legend of Jimmy Buffet, but NO I have never heard his Margaritaville song. I might have to pick up his greatest hits CD.
Don't bother getting Buffet's Greatest Hits.
He only had 'one' greatest hit with 'Margaritaville'.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MUTf5qvS0Lo
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Dont get me wrong, of course I know of the legend of Jimmy Buffet, but NO I have never heard his Margaritaville song. I might have to pick up his greatest hits CD.
Don't bother getting Buffet's Greatest Hits.
He only had 'one' greatest hit with 'Margaritaville'.
Guess we can't include SlickEric as a Parrothead. ;)
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Dont get me wrong, of course I know of the legend of Jimmy Buffet, but NO I have never heard his Margaritaville song. I might have to pick up his greatest hits CD.
Don't bother getting Buffet's Greatest Hits.
He only had 'one' greatest hit with 'Margaritaville'.
Guess we can't include SlickEric as a Parrothead. ;)
Guess not. ;)
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Dont get me wrong, of course I know of the legend of Jimmy Buffet, but NO I have never heard his Margaritaville song. I might have to pick up his greatest hits CD.
Don't bother getting Buffet's Greatest Hits.
He only had 'one' greatest hit with 'Margaritaville'.
Guess we can't include SlickEric as a Parrothead. ;)
Guess not. ;)
Though I do have to admit, even though I can say I "like" Jimmey Buffett, I do have to be in the right mood to listen to him. As we've said, he does have his own style of music.
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Favorite band or musician......
Alkaline Trio and my hometown boy Matt Skiba.
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I may have to check out this Jimmy Buffett guy. In all honesty, I have never heard one of his songs. I hear that Kenny Chesney is heavily influenced by him and I am a big K.Chesney fan.
I will now probably be heaped with scorn from Schro and the Bald ParrotPartier Bald Rob.LOL
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You ain't missin' anything. I've never understood the obsession with this guy. You seem like a guy with good musical tatses which SHOULD leave this guy off your radar. No offense meant to anyone that likes Buffett...... you can't help who you love....
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Tower of Power
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Dont get me wrong, of course I know of the legend of Jimmy Buffet, but NO I have never heard his Margaritaville song. I might have to pick up his greatest hits CD.
Don't bother getting Buffett's Greatest Hits.
He only had 'one' greatest hit with 'Margaritaville'.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MUTf5qvS0Lo
WTF?? Dude, you are so wrong. :Xo!
Buffett's greatest hits extend far beyond Margaritaville.
JDog, if you want to check out a Buffett Greatest hits CD, may I suggest, Songs You Know By Heart which pulls together his strongest material and avoids unnecessary filler that appears on his albums.
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His claim to fame, "Margaritaville," is the jewel in the crown, which harbors that tropical feel thanks to its Caribbean-styled rhythm and relaxed flow. "Come Monday" picks up where "Margaritaville" leaves off, sounding serious, and romantic. Most of the songs from Buffett are centered around his party-hearty lifestyle, like the comical "Cheeseburger in Paradise" or "Why Don't We Get Drunk," an ode to his party-filled outlook on life. "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes," which again spotlights his love of living without concern, especially in someplace warm. The catchy and whimsical "Fins" is lifted by a contagious pace with a smart chorus and serves as one of the highlights of this collection. As a compilation, this bunch of Jimmy Buffett's most famous tunes contains just the right amount of tracks. Any less would be inconsistent and any more would be deemed as overkill.
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I cant really cal any one musician or band my "favorite" but I do have those that I love dearly and never get sick of.
The Beatles
Old Crow Medicine Show
NOFX
G-Love and Special Sauce
Clutch
The Chieftains
Rancid / Tim Armstrong
Smokey Robinson
AC/DC
Hank Williams (Sr.)
The (English) Beat
thats about all I can think of at the moment...
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I forgot to mention my favorite band, The Beach Boys. O0
"Other" favorites......
Cold Play
Moby
Soundgarden
NIN
Soul Asylum
Radiohead
Green Day
Stone Temple Pilots
Nirvana
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"Other" favorites......
Cold Play
Moby
Soundgarden
NIN
Soul Asylum
Radiohead
Green Day
Stone Temple Pilots
Nirvana
Wow, on all the "others", we're practically bald bro twins!
Good list...except Soul Asylum one or two songs maybe...
Don't take it personally...heck I had to have one I didn't like...
don't want to be a total kiss-up! ;)
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All time favorite = Beatles
Favorite Bands Currently = Little Big Town, 3 Doors Down
Favorite musicians and singers = Sting, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Bonham, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Joe Cocker (really), Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Don Henley, Paul McCartney, my best friend Cass….Can’t think of anymore right now.
Max
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Gonna chime in, although now I want to check out the trio...
Best Musicians - Randy Rhoads, Neil Pert , Beaver Felton
Bands...
Bob Seger
Eagles
Mothers Finest (MF) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw92UtFfDhc&feature=related
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Just to name a few unmentioned so far... I don't think I have 1 all time favorite.
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Man you can't go wrong with Jimmy or Stevie Ray but there's to many great musicians and bands for me to Have "A" favorite. I just love almost all kinds of music.
r*% )&
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Andrew, I heard Cut the Cake by Tower or Power this morning. Just reminded me how much I liked them.
So, add Tower of Power to my list. And I forgot Yes. Huge Yes fan.
Max
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AC/DC is my favorite. Angus Young ROCKS! r*%
Plus, the drummer, Chris Slade is one sly dude! Bald as a cueball. B@%d
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Andrew, I heard Cut the Cake by Tower or Power this morning. Just reminded me how much I liked them.
So, add Tower of Power to my list. And I forgot Yes. Huge Yes fan.
Max
I agree on the Tower of Power thing. Great band that my parents got me into, I had "Back to Oakland" when I was a little kid. I was like 10 years old listening to Oakland Stroke.
They are from the Bay Area where I grew up so it was common for them to play around and I have seen them a few times.
My Mother in Law used to go to their practices back in the 70's.
Deffinitly a staple in my life... I never really think of them though.. I guess I take them for granted.
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my favorite is LIVE.
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my favorite is LIVE.
I completely forgot about them. They are one awesome band and the lead singer can really sing his a$$ off. I guess if I would have to pick a band I would go with them overall.
Good one Paulie. O0
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welp I'm a HUGE music snob. But when it comes down to it...
Opeth
Rush
Yes
Enslaved
Maudlin of the Well
King Crimson
generally anything progressively tinged and/or different.
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as far as Epic prog bands go:
Coheed and Cambria
Explosions In The Sky
Sigur Ros
The Dear Hunter
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as far as Epic prog bands go:
Coheed and Cambria
Explosions In The Sky
Sigur Ros
The Dear Hunter
well, none of those bands are really very 'prog' at all, Coheed and Cambria kind of get mislabeled as progressive, Explosions in the Sky is a post rock band, as it Sigur Ros. One of the things I dislike about the prog moniker is how over used and misused it is. But that can be said about a lot of different labels... anyways Sigur Ros, and EitS are great. If you're into SR and EitS your should definitely check out the bands Caspian and The Mercury Program, both I think are better than at least EitS who are a little overrated (still great though) haha but dont get me started on Coheed... oi vey ;)
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as far as Epic prog bands go:
Coheed and Cambria
Explosions In The Sky
Sigur Ros
The Dear Hunter
well, none of those bands are really very 'prog' at all, Coheed and Cambria kind of get mislabeled as progressive, Explosions in the Sky is a post rock band, as it Sigur Ros. One of the things I dislike about the prog moniker is how over used and misused it is. But that can be said about a lot of different labels... anyways Sigur Ros, and EitS are great. If you're into SR and EitS your should definitely check out the bands Caspian and The Mercury Program, both I think are better than at least EitS who are a little overrated (still great though) haha but dont get me started on Coheed... oi vey ;)
Sure if you are a Rush fan, I doubt you would probably consider any other band as progressive rock. I see progressive rock as music that continues in a certain musical and lyrical theme and direction, the interpretations are left quite open. there are a lot of Coheed haters out there but I've stuck with them since day 1. to borrow a phrase from our esteemed member TomGallagher,different strokes for different folks. I know the emo label has been seen as of late to refer to a whole slew of bands who are as far removed from the original emo genre as can be.
There is no other description apt for The Dear Hunter however, they are prog. no question.
I will check out Mercury Program, I've heard some of Caspians material recently and liked what I heard.
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as far as Epic prog bands go:
Coheed and Cambria
Explosions In The Sky
Sigur Ros
The Dear Hunter
well, none of those bands are really very 'prog' at all, Coheed and Cambria kind of get mislabeled as progressive, Explosions in the Sky is a post rock band, as it Sigur Ros. One of the things I dislike about the prog moniker is how over used and misused it is. But that can be said about a lot of different labels... anyways Sigur Ros, and EitS are great. If you're into SR and EitS your should definitely check out the bands Caspian and The Mercury Program, both I think are better than at least EitS who are a little overrated (still great though) haha but dont get me started on Coheed... oi vey ;)
Sure if you are a Rush fan, I doubt you would probably consider any other band as progressive rock. I see progressive rock as music that continues in a certain musical and lyrical theme and direction, the interpretations are left quite open. there are a lot of Coheed haters out there but I've stuck with them since day 1. to borrow a phrase from our esteemed member TomGallagher,different strokes for different folks. I know the emo label has been seen as of late to refer to a whole slew of bands who are as far removed from the original emo genre as can be.
There is no other description apt for The Dear Hunter however, they are prog. no question.
I will check out Mercury Program, I've heard some of Caspians material recently and liked what I heard.
I take offense to that Rush comment. This is the reason why I don't like talking about music with people, there are just to many people with to many different opinions and to many 'facts' y'know.
Definitely give The Mercury Program a listen, they're amazing. O0
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Hey I like Rush too. Geddy Lee is one of the first Lead Singers who played bass that I ever saw growing up. As a Vocalist/Bassist, I've always admired him.
And Neil Peart!!!I mean C'Mon!!!!Neil Fucking Peart. Nothing more needs to be said.
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Hey I like Rush too. Geddy Lee is one of the first Lead Singers who played bass that I ever saw growing up. As a Vocalist/Bassist, I've always admired him.
And Neil Peart!!!I mean C'Mon!!!!Neil f**king Peart. Nothing more needs to be said.
hey its all good, haha I actually meant the Rush comment as a joke, I guess it slipped my mind to put a smilie after it haha.
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Wow, well, here is where I could go on forever! For an absolute fav I'm torn between U2, Styx, Great Big Sea, Tragically Hip and Billy Idol. But I really love any and all classic rock.
The Who, Boston, ELP, Trooper, BTO, Floyd, Doors, Ted Nugent, Deep Purple, Heart, Thin Lizzie, Supertramp, CCR, Eagles, Steve Miller, Steppenwolf, Frampton, Peter Gabriel, Foreigner, Neil Young, Alice Cooper, Kinks, Hendrix, Jethro Tull, Hollies, Guess Who, Thorogood, ELO, Bowie, April Wine, Mellencamp, Nazareth, Judas Priest, REO Speedwagon, Jefferson Airplane, Scorpions, The Cars, Rush, The Band, Golden Earring, Kim Mitchell, The Cult...
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I have never met a Canadian who didnt like the Tragically Hip.
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Yeah, but can you tell me honestly they aren't a great band? O0
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Yeah, but can you tell me honestly they aren't a great band? O0
please refer to my comment made re: music tastes.
to borrow a phrase from our esteemed member TomGallagher,different strokes for different folks.
Tragically Hip were never my cup of tea but they do their thing very well and are revered in their home country of Canada. I saw them in 1999 at Woodstock '99 and was very unimpressed with Gordon Downies stage presence, he obviously didnt want to be there. But I suppose in a different enviornment it could have been a different show and performance.
Their ferverant pro Canadian rants get very tiresome to hear as they are known for being very resentful against US audiences for their failure to achieve any longlasting mainsteam success.
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My current new favorite band is "Death Cab for Cutie".
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My current new favorite band is "Death Cab for Cutie".
THEY SUCK!
j/k, I've never heard of them....just getting back at you for your opinion on Jimmy Buffett. ;)
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My current new favorite band is "Death Cab for Cutie".
THEY SUCK!
j/k, I've never heard of them....just getting back at you for your opinion on Jimmy Buffett. ;)
LOL!!! My brother Schro has a long memory!! Must be all the vitamin C entering that nice unfettered dome! LOL!
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hmmm this is a toughy. I can't say just one. I'll go with
Radiohead
Elliott Smith
Death cab for cutie ( although i don't like their new latest cd's)
Audioslave
aaannnndd
The shins
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Jack Johnson
Coldplay
The Shins
Death Cab For Cutie
Beck...totally dig his new single....
yea...pretty mellow these days...
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Damian Rice
David Gray
The Gipsy Kings
Jack Johnson
Some old skool...
Paul Simon
Roy Orbison
Am I showing my age yet? ;D
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Prefab Sprout (Paddy McAloon is a musical genius!)
The Smiths
New Order
Iron & Wine
Adriana Calcanhoto
Blöf
Kings of Convenience
A-ha
Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan
Billy Bragg
Colin Hay
Just to name a few O0
Regards,
Matthew
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Letchen Grey...
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My current new favorite band is "Death Cab for Cutie".
THEY SUCK!
j/k, I've never heard of them....just getting back at you for your opinion on Jimmy Buffett. ;)
LOL!!! My brother Schro has a long memory!! Must be all the vitamin C entering that nice unfettered dome! LOL!
LOL...I got a lot of things entering my dome (lotta empty space up there that needs to be filled).
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Country-Hank Williams Jr.
Outlaw Country-David Allen Coe
Blues-The late Stevie Ray Vaughn
Rock-AC/DC
Southern Rock-Lynyard Skynyard
Rap-Kid Rock
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Outlaw Country-David Allen Coe
His last wife (Jody Lynn) was a classmate of mine in 3rd grade (1968/69). O0
I had a hell of a crush on her myself. O:O
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also i really like coldplay...........
laugh if you must, but they're damn good!!!
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Hey...for all you brothers who are Outlaw country music fans..heres a little something for you from YouTube..Happy 4th
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEo8poVlQrM
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I'll do the representin' for Prog Rock...
Rush
and
Dream Theatre
Also really like Dave Matthews Band
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All time favorite Groups
CCR
Beach Boys
Beatles
Santana
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I'll do the representin' for Prog Rock...
Rush
and
Dream Theatre
Also really like Dave Matthews Band
already did it ;)
welp I'm a HUGE music snob. But when it comes down to it...
Opeth
Rush
Yes
Enslaved
Maudlin of the Well
King Crimson
generally anything progressively tinged and/or different.
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I am huge 311 fan but also like Allman Brothers, Widespread and the Dead!!!
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Hey BA if you like The Shins you should check out Pinback. Both are 2 of my favorites these days.
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atmosphere
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Just to name a few.
Oomph
Düreforsög
Placebo
Inme
Smashing Pumpkins
Well, that is just some of what i listen to. Depends on the mood. But I listen to music all the time.
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John Frusciante/Red Hot Chili Peppers
10 Years
Muse
Led Zeppelin
Killswitch Engage
KoRn
Mars Volta
Rage Against The Machine
The Cure
HIM (blame my ex lol)
Genesis
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Skinny Puppy
Nine Inch Nails
Ministry
Megadeth
MetallicA (older stuff)
Suicidal Tendencies
Iron Maiden
The Plasmatics
much much more.
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I have 4 favorite genre's
Rock, Jazz, & Folk & Blues
Rock bands/ Musicians Favs: The Who, Led Zeppelin, & Frank Zappa, CSNY, Beatles, Tom Petty
Jazz: John McLaughlin, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Methany, The Rippingtons, Weather Report
Folk: Richard Thompson, Richard Shindell, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLaughlin
Blues: BB KIng, Eric Clapton, Keb Mo
I could go on and on.
Then again you could go to my son's site, scroll down to the bottom of the page and listen to my very favorite musician...my son Rob. He has usually 5-6 of his current songs loaded and has written and recorded 12-15 songs so far.
www.perfectpitchrob.blogspot.com
Enjoy!
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\Then again you could go to my son's site, scroll down to the bottom of the page and listen to my very favorite musician...my son Rob. He has usually 5-6 of his current songs loaded and has written and recorded 12-15 songs so far.
Problems with his radio site. Hmmm. Must be too many bald dudes checking them out.
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\Then again you could go to my son's site, scroll down to the bottom of the page and listen to my very favorite musician...my son Rob. He has usually 5-6 of his current songs loaded and has written and recorded 12-15 songs so far.
Problems with his radio site. Hmmm. Must be too many bald dudes checking them out.
I will catch up with him in the AM and see what happened. Thanks for the heads up.
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GREEN DAY! Just saw them in concert in July...simply AWESOME! O0
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Anything as long as its metal !!!
IMO you must pay some sort of homage to bands like Black Sabbath, Dio, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest and the first 4 Metallicas are already factored in as well. Im also gonna throw in Rush and Thin Lizzy because I can. Here are some of my favorites.
Death, Testament, Slayer, Megadeth, Annihilator,Pantera, Nevermore, Kreator, Exodus, Anthrax, Hirax, Kamelot, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Arch Enemy, Sepultura, Saxon, Armored Saint........and the list could go on.
Favorite Musicians
- K.K. Downing, Glen Tipton, Guitars, Judas Priest
- Neal Peart, Drums, Rush
- Geddy Lee, Vocals, Bass, Rush
- Alex Lifeson, Guitar, Rush
- Jeff Waters, Guitar, Annihilator
- Chuck Schuldiner ( RIP ) Guitar, Death
- Dimebag Darrell ( RIP ) Guitar, Pantera
- Dave Mustaine, Guitar, Megadeth
- Kerry King & Jeff Henneman, Guitars, Slayer
- Chris Broderick, Guitar, Megadeth, Nevermore
- John Petrucci, Guitar, Dream Theater
- Alex Skolnik, Guitar, Testament
- Scott Ian, Guitar, Anthrax
- Tom Araya, Vocals & Bass, Slayer
- Chuck Billy, Vocals, Testament
- Russell Allen, Vocals, Symphony X
- Richael Romeo, Guitar, Symphony X
- Mike Portnoy, Drums , Dream Theater
- Dave Lombardo, Drums , Slayer
- Roy Kahn, Vocals, Kamelot
- Thomas Youngblood, Guitars, Kamelot
- John Bush, Vocals, Anthrax, Armored Saint
- Rex, Bass, Pantera
Please add to this, I'm well aware that there are more bands and musician's that haven't been mentioned. O0
R.I.P. Chuck
http://www.emptywords.org/
http://www.chuck-schuldiner.org/
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I listen to a lot of different genres of music so its hard to compare them all.
Christian Rock (Alternative)- Rush of Fools or Brandon Heath
Christian Rock- Thousand Foot Krutch
Country- Rascal Flatts (Kenney Chesney is a close second)
Rock- Coldplay (Paramore is a close second)
Rock (Alternative)- Jack Johnson
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Here goes...
The White Stripes
Bloc Party
David Bowie
Frank Turner
The Cribs
Led Zeppelin
The Killers
Maximo Park
Pixies
Foo Fighters