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Some irrefutable truths about rock and roll

1) Robert Johnson invented rock and roll, and is the rightful King of it. Elvis Presley's title should be amended to "Poster Boy of Early Rock and Roll."

2) Jeff Buckley's version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is infinitely better than the Rufus Wainwright version and is the definitive version of the song.

3) The Rolling Stones were and are the most overrated band in the history of rock and roll.

4) If it's too loud you are, indeed, too old.

5) The Stone Roses' self-titled debut is the best debut album ever in the history of ever.

6) John Mayer needs to stop that right now.

7) A good song is a good song, whether it's played on an Audiovox tape deck and a single factory speaker in a 1976 Buick Skylark or a complete Linn Klimax system.

8) A couple of Les Pauls, a Fender Precision bass, and a decent set of drums sound every bit as good as the most disciplined orchestra.

9) There is absolutely nothing wrong with having the occasional urge to crank "Hungry Like the Wolf" from time to time, so long as it doesn't become a habit.

Did I forget anything?

*yes, I realize everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, and this is meant to be tongue-in-cheek.
theraiguy
seditious3
184 posts
 
Late to the thread here, but absolutely agree that a good song is a good song, regardless!

Also, that the hardesat thing to do is write the perfect 3-minute pop/rock tune. Anybody can do a self-indulgent Inna Gadda da Vida, but think of what makes Tapestry a great album. All the songs are 3-4 minutes and perfect - not a wasted or extra note.
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
Fleetwood Mac, now there's a band with some real history. While I very much liked the "2 chicks" era I really dug the Bob Welch era and of course how could you not be hpnotized by that song? A band that evolved with a lot of different sounds and musical ideas, good call Marty.
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
"While I very much liked the "2 chicks" era I really dug the Bob Welch era and of course how could you not be hpnotized by that song?" Love to know the song, or should it be a MYSTERY TO ME!
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
Check it out Fjn04

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9CXnn_Y_pw
martykl
3,578 posts
 
Well, if we're going to youtube, try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HGs6M9exS4

Just skip ahead to the 4 1/2 minute mark where the guitar solo begins. Some may prefer the wrenching pain of the best blues solos (for example, Peter Green), but IMO this is the sound of pure obsession expressed on a guitar by a player with unnatural rhythmic ability. Beyond the over the top visual display is just a metronomic rhythmic precision.

In my book, Peter Green is a hero, but so is Buckingham.
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