The Beatles, The Stones, The Who, The Police, The Eagles, U2 and Led Zeppelin

rollingstone1I have a lot of favorite bands. I have a lot of favorite solo artists too. But when it comes to bands, these guys are at the top of my list. are bands that have stood the test of time and survived. I grew up listing to these bands. They are the ones who influenced me as a drummer and they still do.

As a lover of all styles of music, there’s just something about rock n roll that gets me going. I could listen to any song from anyone of these bands 20 times in a row and re-live the song every time. When I’m in the car and flipping through stations, I can hear one note from any one of these bands and the volume gets cranked!!! The whole world stops and rock lives on. I’m really excited about the times we are in when it comes to bands like this. But I’m a little sad for the future.

Here’s why…look around in the music world. Who out there do you think will be still making music 20, 25, or even 30 years from now? Who is coming out now or has been out for the past few years that will be in their 60′s selling out arenas and stadiums. Sure Mich Jagger is looking jagged around the edges, but come on…have you seen him run 2 or 3 miles on stage at the tender age of 60? I have and he’s still got it. I mean who else but Charlie Watts can wear a cardigan sweater on stage playing Start Me Up to 60,000 people!

So here’s to you rockin-bands-who-formed-my-youth…you guys rock. Long live Bonham…

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  • http://www.smoothstones.net Dadooz

    Hey, Spence, I’m probably ten years older than you and I have to say there is no gap when it comes to great rock music. Someone asked me recently who the greatest rock band ever is. There are many, but, those guys on the Rolling Stones cover up there are the one, when you have to pick just one. Sure, the Stones are right there, you could argue for the Beatles or some might even say Aerosmith has stood the time test, but, it’s L. Zep, most every song endures and just rocks!

    As for the future, it’s tough enough to stand for 5 years, let alone 20, 25 or 30. Will any of out American Idols stand the test of time. I’ll be surprised.

    I remember the day Bonham died. I was on my way to Gordon Miller Music in Baltimore to get some gig supplies when it was announced on 98 Rock. I know there are some great drummers out there today, but, Bonzo was the original in more ways than one.

    Peace.