Bands that were huge but never should have been that popular

[JulesMaximus]

Pretty much any boy band. Oh, and Britney Spears.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: LegendKiller
Madonna
Beatles
Brittney Spears
The Umbrella song chick
Black Eyed Peas

You realize that the Beatles are perhaps one of the most influential musical groups in history right?

 

[YoungGun21]

Why the hell would you say the Beatles? They are one of the greatest bands in history...

 

[SoundTheSurrender]

Creed
Nickelback
Fall Out Boy
U2
KoRn
Limp Bizkit
Saliva
Seether

Pretty much any "Rock" band. They all suck.

 

[m1ldslide1]

Bush and Creed. Although Creed at least has the distinction of being the #1 stripclub soundtrack band of the early 2000's.

 

[LegendKiller]

Originally posted by: YoungGun21
Why the hell would you say the Beatles? They are one of the greatest bands in history...

So was Whitesnake. For all of the wrong reasons.

 

[imported_Section8]

IMO, the Doors were one of the greatest bands and I still listen. Break on Through, Soul Kitchen, Moonlight Drive, Riders on the Storm, good stuff.

My list for the thread is

Kiss
Madonna
Bay City Rollers
Monkeys

More, but who cares.

 

[MiataNC]

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: YoungGun21
Why the hell would you say the Beatles? They are one of the greatest bands in history...

So was Whitesnake. For all of the wrong reasons.

Anyone who does not understand the importance and impact of the Beatles, does not know a damn thing about music.

You don't have to like them, but only a fool on a hill would discount them.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Linkin Park actually has more than just a handful of chords in their songs. Their lead singer Mike Shinoda, when he does vocals actually has a fantastic voice. They are definitely more of a niche group, but you cannot deny that they have music talent. (At the same time their new CD stinks with the only good song being "What I've Done".

Nickelback is a very bland kind of rock. They are very mainstream I agree and their lead singer doesn't have a great voice. He is very similar to Creed in that he has that low growl noise to it. They aren't bad and I like some of their songs, but vocally and musically, they aren't actually too good either.

Creed is just a horrid band all together. They name themselves Creed and then claim to not be Christian, they can't sing, and then they get caught making a sex-tape... all-in-all = trash!

As for my bands that shouldn't be popular:
99.9% (Not 100%) of Rap-- I'll bet you there is no more than 2 chords the entire song and the lead "singer" has ZERO vocal capabilities.

-Kevin

 

[KeithTalent]

I love Kiss so you can all go to hell.

KT

 

[IEC]

Any of the emo/screamo bands popular with angsty teens today.

 

[LegendKiller]

Originally posted by: MiataNC

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: YoungGun21
Why the hell would you say the Beatles? They are one of the greatest bands in history...

So was Whitesnake. For all of the wrong reasons.

Anyone who does not understand the importance and impact of the Beatles, does not know a damn thing about music.

You don't have to like them, but only a fool on a hill would discount them.

So what exactly was their influence. Provide a linear progression from one bad to another, stating changes on songs that occured, showing how it branched out into the broader category of "music" which encompasses everything being done in those days, including branches into rock/heavy/metal, and other forms.

Those that elevate boy bands to demigod status, claiming they had monumental impact on all of music, do not know what they think they know.

Besides, it's an opinion, there's no need to insult people.

 

[summit]

Beatles are the 70's version of N'Sync. I said it.

 

[sonambulo]

Aerosmith
U2
Creed
Linkin Park
Boy Bands (all of them)
Kiss

 

[palswim]

Originally posted by: rainman748
Creed
Nickleback
Limp Bizkit

Originally posted by: TallBill
Creed, Nickleback, Linkin Park

Edit - I'd rather listen to Spice Girls for 24 hours straight then just one hour of Linkin Park. Worst band ever. Nsync puts out better tunes.

To give equal weight: Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park. Same thing, I guess, except one cusses and one doesn't.

Disturbed, too.

Oh yeah, and Matchbox 20.

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: MiataNC

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: YoungGun21
Why the hell would you say the Beatles? They are one of the greatest bands in history...

So was Whitesnake. For all of the wrong reasons.

Anyone who does not understand the importance and impact of the Beatles, does not know a damn thing about music.

You don't have to like them, but only a fool on a hill would discount them.

So what exactly was their influence. Provide a linear progression from one bad to another, stating changes on songs that occured, showing how it branched out into the broader category of "music" which encompasses everything being done in those days, including branches into rock/heavy/metal, and other forms.

Those that elevate boy bands to demigod status, claiming they had monumental impact on all of music, do not know what they think they know.

Besides, it's an opinion, there's no need to insult people.

Here's just the tip of the iceberg.
Beatles Influence

I love the Beatles though I understand they're not for everyone. I think their influence is undeniable.. I really am not going to take the time to give you direct influences because frankly that request is kind of obtuse.

To call them a boy band is really half true. They *were* the first 'boy band' and they were marketed as such.. however the difference is that they were also amazing songwriters and pioneers. Harrison and Lennon are undeniably a wealth of creative genius. They wrote so many songs and licks it's unreal. There are very few musicians blessed with that kind of ability.. regardless of yours or my opinion of them as a group.

And yes, insulting someone over a subjective opinion is a fools game.. but his message is valid; it's almost impossible not to recognize their influence on modern music.

 

[clamum]

The Beatles? Wtf are some of you smoking?

Oh, forgot about another one, as someone above mentioned: Fall Out Boy. What a pile of garbage. Here's how much that band matter: 0. None... people will look back in 10-15 years and laugh at that crap (if they even remember the band). Same thing with My Chemical Bullshi, er Romance.

 

[MiataNC]

Originally posted by: LegendKiller
So what exactly was their influence. Provide a linear progression from one bad to another, stating changes on songs that occured, showing how it branched out into the broader category of "music" which encompasses everything being done in those days, including branches into rock/heavy/metal, and other forms.

Those that elevate boy bands to demigod status, claiming they had monumental impact on all of music, do not know what they think they know.

Besides, it's an opinion, there's no need to insult people.

Didn't mean it as an insult. "Fool on a hill" was a reference to a Beatles song.

Google Beatles influence and then do some reading...

Then google a band you think is more influential and read up on them...

Compare notes, and see if you still hold the same opinion about the Beatles...

 

[mchammer187]

don't see how so many people can say U2

U2's old stuff was amazing

by that logic Metallica should be there as well

 

[Safeway]

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[LegendKiller]

Originally posted by: Platypus

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: MiataNC

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: YoungGun21
Why the hell would you say the Beatles? They are one of the greatest bands in history...

So was Whitesnake. For all of the wrong reasons.

Anyone who does not understand the importance and impact of the Beatles, does not know a damn thing about music.

You don't have to like them, but only a fool on a hill would discount them.

So what exactly was their influence. Provide a linear progression from one bad to another, stating changes on songs that occured, showing how it branched out into the broader category of "music" which encompasses everything being done in those days, including branches into rock/heavy/metal, and other forms.

Those that elevate boy bands to demigod status, claiming they had monumental impact on all of music, do not know what they think they know.

Besides, it's an opinion, there's no need to insult people.

Here's just the tip of the iceberg.
Beatles Influence

I love the Beatles though I understand they're not for everyone. I think their influence is undeniable.. I really am not going to take the time to give you direct influences because frankly that request is kind of obtuse.

To call them a boy band is really half true. They *were* the first 'boy band' and they were marketed as such.. however the difference is that they were also amazing songwriters and pioneers. Harrison and Lennon are undeniably a wealth of creative genius. They wrote so many songs and licks it's unreal. There are very few musicians blessed with that kind of ability.. regardless of yours or my opinion of them as a group.

And yes, insulting someone over a subjective opinion is a fools game.. but his message is valid; it's almost impossible not to recognize their influence on modern music.

I didn't see one thing there that was "revolutionary" or had much of an impact on things that wasn't already being done elsewhere. It was pop rock, pure and simple.

There are far more talented writer/singer/performers out there.

I don't see the influence. As far as googling it, wow, I am going to go to fanbois to get objective opinion...great.

 

[legoman666]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Linkin Park actually has more than just a handful of chords in their songs. Their lead singer Mike Shinoda, when he does vocals actually has a fantastic voice. They are definitely more of a niche group, but you cannot deny that they have music talent. (At the same time their new CD stinks with the only good song being "What I've Done".

I like a little Linkin Park in moderation. I thought the album they did under the name Fort Minor was excellent. I wish they'd do more.

 

[nakedfrog]

Meh, you're just hating on the Beatles because it's the hip way to appear non-conformist. Your opinion is duly noted and fully ignored.

 

[LegendKiller]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Meh, you're just hating on the Beatles because it's the hip way to appear non-conformist. Your opinion is duly noted and fully ignored.

Yeah, that's it. It can't be that I truly do not like their music despite being exposed to it as a kid and then giving it another shot this past year, culminating seeing "Love" in vegas with my wife. Both of us came out thinking we didn't like the music much and didn't see why so many people liked it. If anything, it's parents wishing for a bygone age and kids assuming their demigod elevation by wistful parents.

Really now, the only way you can truly counter me is to dismiss me as a lemming? Great way to win an argument.

 

[jjones]

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