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(Roodie Doodie finding it hard to do anything, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 11:53, archived)

elvis blade?
kills using his terribly shit music.

i cant believe so many people listen to crap like that.
(spasticated mammal is procrastinating at the site of productivity, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 11:56, archived)

do they still though?
are there many young people starting to listening to him or is it all the oldies
( wjh31, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 11:57, archived)

i think its mostly oldies
some perverted youngsters listen to this utter shite for some perverted reason.

the world would be a happier place if pop-music didnt exist....
(spasticated mammal is procrastinating at the site of productivity, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:00, archived)

to be fair here, without people like Elvis,
(particularly in his early days) there wouldn't have been any rock, punk or other similar styles of music as we know them now, which
'push the envelope' a little in terms of what is acceptable.

*cue pointless internet debate*
vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
( The Great Architect, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 11:59, archived)

There wouldn't be the 11 year music cycle

( Trellyclaus is returning to fuhldom, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 11:59, archived)

11 years?!!!
*spangs self*

of course!!! Trelly, I loves yer!

*was wondering why her 'decade theory' wasn't working too well*
( Debbilgrrrrl is kinda back, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:01, archived)

Article I read years ago
Massive changes in music happened in 55, 66, 77, 88, 99...
( Trellyclaus is returning to fuhldom, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:02, archived)

Remind me what happened in '99?
Because your theory fails to predict the massive rise in popularity of indie pop in 2002-04 era.
( Moonraker isn't the droid you were looking for, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:13, archived)

you're talking about a 'rise' in popularity, not a change
indie pop really got underway in the mid to late 80's, forming the main fanbase with artists like primal scream
( The Great Architect, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:31, archived)

elvis actually stole his music from black people in memphis...
..its a widely acknowledged fact in the music industry
(spasticated mammal is procrastinating at the site of productivity, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:01, archived)

I don't think it is exactly fair to blame him personally

( Debbilgrrrrl is kinda back, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:02, archived)

and brought that style of music to the masses
he wasn't responsible personally for 'stealing it', and you've kind of undermined your own stance, as without him, that
style of music, and many others, may not have had the mass impact they did, as his rendition of them,
particularly in the face of conservative 50's america, helped pave the way for punk, rock and a whole host of styles

/Paul Gambaccini blog
( The Great Architect, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:04, archived)

so you're saying that black people's music is shit?

( Your watch is quickly ticking towards 5K, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:20, archived)

dont be silly..
.. im saying in my opinion, rock is shit.
(spasticated mammal is procrastinating at the site of productivity, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:30, archived)

*smoosh*
:D
( Debbilgrrrrl is kinda back, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:01, archived)

*stays out of debate*

( Your watch is quickly ticking towards 5K, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:02, archived)

*throws the fence at you*

( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:03, archived)

alright then, here is my* two cents
Since the 1950s, his face made the impact on American and world culture of Elvis Presley - singer and music icon has been recognized.

According to Rolling Stone Magazine, "it was Elvis who made rock 'n' roll the international language of pop." A PBS documentary described Presley as "an American music giant of the 20th century who single-handedly changed the course of music and culture in the mid-1950s." His recordings, dance moves, attitude and clothing came to be seen as embodiments of rock and roll. His music was heavily influenced by African-American blues, Christian gospel, and Southern country.


_{* if I were a free encyclopedia}
( Your watch is quickly ticking towards 5K, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:07, archived)

:D
yay
( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:11, archived)

OMG!
the whole fence!!! you hero!
(spasticated mammal is procrastinating at the site of productivity, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:17, archived)

I'm not sure it needed to be Elvis
but it was the cross over of blues music into rock for the white American market which allowed all those other types of music to come about...
( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:03, archived)

it didn't need to be him, no, but he was one of those main contributors to it, hence I said people like Elvis, not just him, persay
it wasn't just about the music either, but rather what he became to many, the ultimate 'pop' star
( The Great Architect, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:05, archived)

:D
yes - I agree
( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:07, archived)

crap like what?
Elvis?

While I'm no great fan I have to say that the less over-played and infintely fresher early recordings e.g. the Sun sessions are pretty fucking good and well important in terms of how popular music's developed

/boring old blues aficionado blog
( Debbilgrrrrl is kinda back, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:00, archived)

This is quite true.
There are many bands / artists I don't like. The Beatles and Hendrix are good examples, I cant stand either of them, but I appreciate what they have done for the music industry and the development of musical styles.
( Aenesis, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:04, archived)

I'm with you on the Beatles here,
I can listen to them, and appreciate what they did, but I can't say I've ever been a big fan
( The Great Architect, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:07, archived)

I don't really like listening to them that much.
Only certain songs interest me. But I know why they are important. there are a few band like this.
( Aenesis, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:10, archived)

well said that man!

( The Great Architect, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:11, archived)

did you just say you DON'T LIKE Hendrix?
*is confussied*
( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:08, archived)

Yes.
I play the guitar and do not like hendrix. I don't find him all that interesting as a guiatrist or song writer.

BUT i do know how important he is to the development of rock, blues, jazz, pop.. etc. I don't know why people find this hard to believe.
( Aenesis, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:15, archived)

but but but but but...
he was great, his music is great, and he died in a puddle of his own puke...
( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:22, archived)

I found his music to be quite bland.
but then again this is my personal opinion, and im sure that if I started raving about some of my fave bands people would disagree with me.
( Aenesis, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:27, archived)

that's like saying,
"did you just say you DON'T LIKE anal fisting?"

Each to their own, some people love it, others just don't understand the hype. that's the best and worst thing about humans. personal opinion, it's just a shame that not all people are as tolerant of other peoples choices.
/desperatelytryingtostartafuckingpointlessreligiousdebateblog
( Just Flange Eiwit, the mighty ENDOSPERM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:20, archived)

you need some assistance? lets clash heads
lol
(spasticated mammal is procrastinating at the site of productivity, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:29, archived)

SKIP JAMES FTW
Devil Got My Woman Blues....
( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:06, archived)

Prof, I love you
you know that, right?
( Debbilgrrrrl is kinda back, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:07, archived)

;D
I'd rather be the devil, to be that woman man ...

EVERYONE SHOULD FOLLOW THIS LINK NOW:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB2POWSnStU
( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:09, archived)

have you checked emusic.com
they have plenty of (old and scratchy) records from the old forgotten greats
( Your watch is quickly ticking towards 5K, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:16, archived)

oooh
thank you ... I tend to pirate anything I don't buy on vinyl, but I'll have a good look

:D
( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:18, archived)

heh ^this
except without the vinyl ;)
( Debbilgrrrrl is kinda back, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:19, archived)

I'm on budget too
but there are a bunch of artists that I really like and I'm glad to support. Because emusic don't have drm but only mp3, the big majors don't work with them, and you get mostly independent/small producers and older stuff. The Smithsonian/Folkways collection is there, for example.
They are a bit annoying as they make you believe you have to register to see the catalogue, but it's not true: www.emusic.com/artist/10565/10565498.html (100% horse free)
( Your watch is quickly ticking towards 5K, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:26, archived)

you may be slowly bringing me out of piratical ways
land lubber

:D
( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:29, archived)

you can keep the pegleg and the parrot
they are still fashionable
( Your watch is quickly ticking towards 5K, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:35, archived)

just you and me on that one then hot stuff
...Was nothin' but the devil, changed my baby's mind
I laid down last night, laid down last night
I laid down last night, tried to take my rest
My mind got to
ramblin'
, like a wild geese
From the west, from the west

( Prof UnderCover belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:16, archived)

ooh shut up

go give yourself a little musical education.
I bet you're one of those idiots who just listens to 'brand A-B' music
( prodigy69 Fuck you, I won't buy what you tell me!, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:04, archived)

haha love the diplomacy.

( Just Flange Eiwit, the mighty ENDOSPERM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:11, archived)

nope,
diffrent people are into different things, i personally hate rock, but love breakbeat and house, which some of you probably think is a pile of shite.
(spasticated mammal is procrastinating at the site of productivity, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:20, archived)

presqueesely!
www.b3ta.com/board/7612477
( Just Flange Eiwit, the mighty ENDOSPERM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:22, archived)

LOL
anal fistings nasty, lol, i just stick to sex with my ex!
(spasticated mammal is procrastinating at the site of productivity, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:28, archived)

you know fuck all about music

( gravytrain, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:05, archived)

seems to me,
that he knows what he likes and that is really all that counts. admittedly it's never up to one person to talk down anothers musical tastes, and on that count he's being a bit severe in his put-downs.
but just because he dislikes a musical style doesn't mean he knows fuck all about ALL music.
( Just Flange Eiwit, the mighty ENDOSPERM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:16, archived)

nice shoppery :)

( prodigy69 Fuck you, I won't buy what you tell me!, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:02, archived)

thanks

(Roodie Doodie finding it hard to do anything, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:07, archived)

Heheh!
Nice tax reference :)
( Monty Propps if you've got a field that don't yield, get up and, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:08, archived)

nicely done, good stuff sir!

( The Great Architect, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:10, archived)

Well blended
woo
( koit WWW.HIGHASAKOIT.CO.UK, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:18, archived)

this is brilliant.
"A little less tax evasion,
A bit of court action please"

100% of genius. FACT!
( Kavanagh "I love boobies, best of all the body parts...", Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:43, archived)

thanks
*Edit - I would say thanks to all these nice comments but for some reason my replies aren't appearing. Thanks all!
(Roodie Doodie finding it hard to do anything, Fri 14 Sep 2007, 12:49, archived)