05-08-2014, 23:01
I doubt there is a formula for R&R success. We never really know why there are guys playing in bars in East Wa Pee Pee who show twice the talent of many of those who've made it.
And then it's easy to see why some deserve the rep they have.
The Beatles never really grabbed me, especially after Rubber Soul, but The Stones did. Blues-based vs. Pop-based I guess. A lot of those British Invasion bands sucked the big bamboo, Freddy and the Dreamers .. Yuck!
The Stones grabbed the bad boy crowd. But in reality quite possibly Keith was the only real bad boy. The rest either died or got married and bought castles in the English countryside.
Makes ya scratch your head when considering all the dudes who have more money than guys like, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, etc. Dylan is the one I think is over-rated.
And then it's easy to see why some deserve the rep they have.
The Beatles never really grabbed me, especially after Rubber Soul, but The Stones did. Blues-based vs. Pop-based I guess. A lot of those British Invasion bands sucked the big bamboo, Freddy and the Dreamers .. Yuck!
The Stones grabbed the bad boy crowd. But in reality quite possibly Keith was the only real bad boy. The rest either died or got married and bought castles in the English countryside.
Makes ya scratch your head when considering all the dudes who have more money than guys like, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, etc. Dylan is the one I think is over-rated.