| okr said: Yes, I know that Rock'n'Roll wouldn't be the same without the influence of black musicians. You don't have to preach to the converted, preach to people like the guys in this thread who claim that some British bands founded some years ago are the best eva. BTW: Don't forget Little Richard. The crazy guy won't like the fact that you named Jimi, Chuck and Chubby instead. And Chuck Berry is Keith Richard's hero: http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/chuckberry/articles/story/5928768/keith_richards In my opinion black music in general was the most influential art form of 20th century (not a good sentence, I know, but the best way I can express it). Thanks for reminding me of Living Colour. I'm listening to their (imo) best album "Time's Up" right now. |
(I gave up convincing people of my music taste or opinion on music in general long ago. Unfortunately others still want to convince me of THEIR taste. "You
Hell yea, Vernon Reid is the man! And apologies to Little Richard =)
Yeah, like I said, I appreciate that music is the one form since the late 1800s where racial boundaries were ignored.
Besides, now we have high quality music like 50 Cent! (Ok, I couldn't say it with a straight face either)
I don't know if you're into anything really hard, but if you are check out Soulfly. Its Brazilian influenced tribal metal.
