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July 23, 2008 10:44 p.m. stroker New Reader

I'm not qualified to comment. I was just getting into Ted Nugent around then.
July 23, 2008 11:15 p.m. egnorant Dork

I remember well listening to the years top 76 of 76 as I worked on my 67 Mustang. "Killer Quees" by Queen was one that I had missed and I was waiting for #1 with high hopes.

Muskrat Love.......a part of me died that day. I was only 16 and knew the best was all in the past.

Bruce
July 23, 2008 11:41 p.m. 92dxman New Reader

One forgets to mention that Metallica released their 3-4 best albums Kill Em All through ...And Justice For All in the 80s also..
July 24, 2008 2:09 a.m. Luke HalfDork

David S. Wallens wrote:

I'd say that punk was more of a reaction to the early-'70s prod-rock--big solos, big productions, big costumes.

I agree.

To quote the Clash, no Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones, in 1977.

Also, Talking Heads recorded their first album in '76, and released it the following year.
July 24, 2008 4:43 a.m. thatsnowinnebago New Reader

I love that you know who Dethklok is. Although, you forgot to mention Dragonforce.
July 24, 2008 7:48 a.m. Xceler8x Reader
Grunge did it for me for years. That follows the axiom already posted about the music you heard in H.S. It makes sense as H.S. was when I started paying attention to music.

Since we're talking music we have to start top 5 lists. (Ever read High Fidelity?)

Top 5 Bands I want to play at my funeral:
1. The Black Crowes - hopefully with Jimmy Page on guitar. That two album set of the Crowes with Page kills me
2. Jason Isbell - former 1/3 of the lead guitars for the Drive-By Truckers. Now solo since he divorced the bassist.
3. Pixies
4. Me First And The Gimme Gimmes - they do punk covers of all sorts of stuff.
5. Ryan Adams - but only if he's sober and won't try to fight any of my guests. If he does I'd rise from the dead and teach him some manners, zombie style.
July 24, 2008 7:52 a.m. bastomatic Dork

You know, I still have yet to pick up a Ryan Adams album, though I've heard some are really good. I've been getting into Folky stuff lately. Bob Dylan, Neko Case, Gillian Welch, Aimee Mann. Did I lose a testicle? Who knows, it's good music.
July 24, 2008 8:01 a.m. Tim Baxter Online Editor

Neko Case could sing anything and make me listen. She plays a tenor Gretsch guitar, too, which just shows how cool she is. Grab some New Pornographers for Case in an entirely different context.
July 24, 2008 8:14 a.m. Chris_V SuperDork

stuart in mn wrote:

"Rock and roll's been going down hill ever since Buddy Holly died." John Milner, American Graffiti

This argument has been going on for the last sixty years, and there's no right answer...I think people tend to fixate on whatever music was popular when they were in high school and figure that was the high point, but there's been good and bad rock and roll from every era.

Agreed. Lot of hate and narrowfocus going on here in this thread.

I personally don't require every song to be socially deep and meaningful, or even be a showcase for musical virtuosity. I like it loud, I like it soft. I like punk and smooth jazz. I like Led Zeppelin and the Led wannabes, like Whitesnake (don't tell me that David Coverdale wasn't trying to be a Robert Plant clone). Even in the hair band era, we had excellent music from Queensryche and Fate's Warning. But I also have no problem listening to twisted Sister, Cinderella, or the Scorpions. Of course, the '80s brought us The Offspring, who have put out some great music over the years. Then there's the whole rockabilly thing, which reaches back to rocks roots. I love the Reverend Horton Heat. But that's just the tip of that iceberg.

And yes, I like Green Day, from their earlier stuff to their newer, more emo stuff, and I'm not young (I saw them live at End Fest in '98, along with another band I love, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy). I also like 30 Seconds to Mars, and I'm 45 and defintiely not Emo. So where does that put me? I mean, when I was in high school, Van Halen had just broke big, and Sammy Hagar had just released Street Machine, one of his best solo works. But I'm not stuck in that time period.

Sorry, Rock didn't peak in '76. I don't think it's peaked at all. It's just done what it's always done, and that's evolve.
July 24, 2008 8:37 a.m. walterj HalfDork

I'd like to take this opportunity to quote a passage from one of my favorite "Stripper Rock" anthems as it has direct bearing upon this discussion.

"Bawitdaba-da bang-da bang-diggy-diggy-diggy. Said the boogie-said up jump the boogie" --Kid Rock
July 24, 2008 8:40 a.m. Wall-e SuperDork

The Beetles ruined America what with their long hair and talkin funny
July 24, 2008 8:41 a.m. stuart in mn Dork

thatsnowinnebago wrote:

I love that you know who Dethklok is.

I'm in my 50s and never was really into metal, but I get a kick out of Dethklok. I'm still trying to figure out how a cartoon band can go on tour, though....I don't think the Archies or Josie and the Pussycats ever did that.
July 24, 2008 8:43 a.m. John Brown UltimaDork

Wall-e wrote:

The Beetles ruined America what with their long hair and talkin funny

Yeah, nothing Europe ever did here was worth a crap, except for the whole making a civilization that allowed me (and you) to be born here.

Stoopid British.
July 24, 2008 8:44 a.m. GlennS HalfDork

Chris_V wrote:

I personally don't require every song to be socially deep and meaningful, or even be a showcase for musical virtuosity. I like it loud, I like it soft. I like punk and smooth jazz. I like Led Zeppelin and the Led wannabes, like Whitesnake (don't tell me that David Coverdale wasn't trying to be a Robert Plant clone). Even in the hair band era, we had excellent music from Queensryche and Fate's Warning. But I also have no problem listening to twisted Sister, Cinderella, or the Scorpions. Of course, the '80s brought us The Offspring, who have put out some great music over the years. Then there's the whole rockabilly thing, which reaches back to rocks roots. I love the Reverend Horton Heat. But that's just the tip of that iceberg.

And yes, I like Green Day, from their earlier stuff to their newer, more emo stuff, and I'm not young (I saw them live at End Fest in '98, along with another band I love, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy). I also like 30 Seconds to Mars, and I'm 45 and defintiely not Emo. So where does that put me? I mean, when I was in high school, Van Halen had just broke big, and Sammy Hagar had just released Street Machine, one of his best solo works. But I'm not stuck in that time period.

Sorry, Rock didn't peak in '76. I don't think it's peaked at all. It's just done what it's always done, and that's evolve.

It really doesnt matter if its good, as long as it rocks
July 24, 2008 8:46 a.m. Ian F Reader

stuart in mn wrote:

"Rock and roll's been going down hill ever since Buddy Holly died." John Milner, American Graffiti

This argument has been going on for the last sixty years, and there's no right answer...I think people tend to fixate on whatever music was popular when they were in high school and figure that was the high point, but there's been good and bad rock and roll from every era.

Couldn't agree more...

Of course, my current listening is mostly classical with smatterings of Iron Maiden and a few other metal bands from my youth...
July 24, 2008 8:47 a.m. walterj HalfDork

Ian F wrote: Of course, my current listening is mostly classical with smatterings of Iron Maiden and a few other metal bands from my youth...

UP THE IRONS!
July 24, 2008 8:51 a.m. Ian F Reader

walterj wrote: UP THE IRONS!

...and only Maiden could pull off a metal song in 3/4 time...
July 24, 2008 8:57 a.m. Strathclyde New Reader

As evidence 1976 was the zenith of popular music, may I present:
July 24, 2008 9:02 a.m. Ian F Reader

Sadly, Jeff Lynn's heavy-handed influence/production of the 90's Petty albums really tarnished my opinion of ELO... I loved them when I was a kid... can't stand them now...
July 24, 2008 9:44 a.m. GlennS HalfDork

Ian F wrote:

stuart in mn wrote:

"Rock and roll's been going down hill ever since Buddy Holly died." John Milner, American Graffiti

This argument has been going on for the last sixty years, and there's no right answer...I think people tend to fixate on whatever music was popular when they were in high school and figure that was the high point, but there's been good and bad rock and roll from every era.

Couldn't agree more...

Of course, my current listening is mostly classical with smatterings of Iron Maiden and a few other metal bands from my youth...

I was born in 84, graduated highschool 2002. I think the 60's and 70's had more going on musicaly than my highschool years. Turbulant times and a cultural revolution made for some awesome music. It also gave us Motown, country music that was still good, a re-emergence of folk music(See Pete Seeger) etc.
July 24, 2008 9:44 a.m. SoloSonett New Reader

readin this thread makes me wanna go dig out my polyester liesure suit!
July 24, 2008 9:47 a.m. Dr. Hess UberDork

Ian F wrote:

Sadly, Jeff Lynn's heavy-handed influence/production of the 90's Petty albums really tarnished my opinion of ELO... I loved them when I was a kid... can't stand them now...

...Don't bring me down....
July 24, 2008 10:15 a.m. JohnGalt New Reader

stuart in mn wrote:

thatsnowinnebago wrote:

I love that you know who Dethklok is.

I'm in my 50s and never was really into metal, but I get a kick out of Dethklok. I'm still trying to figure out how a cartoon band can go on tour, though....I don't think the Archies or Josie and the Pussycats ever did that.

The real irony here is that Dethklok has become one of the most successful Black metal bands of all time. I mean i bought their album. I like to think of them as Spinaltap but taken a step further. As far as the real band is concerned it is actually made up of two guys, Brendon Small who does the vocals, guitars, bass, and keyboards. And Gene Hoglan who does the drums. They just add two more members when they go on tour.
July 24, 2008 10:37 a.m. GlennS HalfDork

THe problem we are having is that rock has many peaks and valleys, not just one peak and then a continual fall. The question is, where has the highest peak been?
July 24, 2008 10:41 a.m. btp76 New Reader

Muskrat Love - ouch. Funny thing is it was written and originally recorded by a guy named Willis Alan Ramsey. I hate that song, but love the rest of the album. He did that one record and retired on his farm north of Dallas.

Ryan Adams - for a laugh try to find the story about a guy yelling for "Summer of 69" at one of his shows. Ryan stormed off stage and canceled the show. Robbie Fulks then did a promotion offering free stuff for anyone who could get Ryan Adams to storm off stage.

I think the turning point in rock history was Frampton Comes Alive. That record showed all the money guys how much could be made off of a record and it changed the way the business side of the industry was run.

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