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Wil
Thank you for considering me the World's Leading Zep Expert. (You have no idea how long he wanted to type "Zepspert.") I assure you that I'm just a big nerd when it comes to the Greatest Band Ever, but I will graciously accept the Crown. (He did an acceptance dance that NO ONE would want to see.)
Classic Rock. It's a phrase that I think most responsible people have taken for granted over the last thrity years. (You're 28 though, right?) I was born in 1980 (HA! Didn't write it out this time!) and unfortunately had to experience the best Rock that music has ever had to offer secondhand, if you will. (What if they won't?) Firsthand I really only had the music of the Nineties (damnitt...) to grow up with, as I was a teenager from '93 to '99. I'll tell you right now that my one of my favorite bands is the Gin Blossoms, who are actually back together and even put a record out as recently as 2006. Will I ever hear the Gins on a Classic Station? No. Not until the Nineties becomes Classic, and by Wil's (aren't you addressing him in the first place?) calculations, that will be sometime in the next decade. But it's still not Classic Rock. Why? Here's a fine definition of Classic Rock (how many damn times are you going to type that?!) as given by our friend, Wikipedia:
Classic rock was originally conceived as a radio station programming format which evolved from the album oriented rock (AOR) format in the early-1980s. In the United States, this rock music format now features a large and nearly unlimited playlist of songs ranging from the early-1960s through the early-1980s with more emphasis on the earlier hits by artists associated with the loosely-defined "classic rock era".[citation needed]
(I love it when it says "citation needed"!)
I know what you're thinking. (I doubt it...) That definition is bullshit!! Of course it is. Let's break it down a little. (*sigh*) What exactly is nearly unlimited? (almost limited?) Alright, I'm done breaking it down. (That's it?!) There's really no need. No one here is in any kind of disagreement about what Classic Rock should be. People seem to be more up in arms about the fact that the current Pop stations play nothing but shit. (What the Hell does that mean?) What I mean, and it's not really Radio's fault, is that the new music coming through the pipe line has apparently been coming from Sewer Pipes instead of the normal routes. Maybe Classic Rock dammed up those portals.
The likes of Zeppelin, The Who, Queen, The Doors, The Stones, are gone. (Didn't Zep play last winter?) They can come back in spirit though. There's one thing in common with ALL that is considered Classic Rock. (By who? ((whom?)) Guitar. I agree with you Wil, John Mayer is a poser, and I despise his singles. He's raking in dollar bills imitating Dave Matthews one day, and writing just terrible pop songs the next. He's trying way too hard.(Women seem to love it.) BUT that son of a bitch can play guitar, and I don't know why he refuses to show that to mainstream. (I just said why!) Quite seriously, he should take a backseat and form a serious band. If he were to stop being "John Mayer" and just play on and maybe even write good blues rock, then he can step out and be John Mayer. It's EXACTLY what Clapton did. (But Clapton is God!) Clapton's pop doesn't compare to his old stuff with Cream, but does anyone really hold it against him? Jimmy Page's solo records (he had some?) are far lesser known than what he did with Led Zeppelin.
I've gone way off topic, (No, you?!?) so it's probably time to reel in this train wreck of a blog. Wil, my internet Brother from another Blog, keep on bitching. You obviously will not fall on deaf ears, as I have seen you shielding and defending moronic comments from Mutants with positions not even on the field, and you will have support from the Loyal and Unwavering Classic Rock Legion. (Is that a cartoon with Superman in it?) And to you, pop crap of today's "Top Whatever," I patiently await the day when I can laugh, and pull so hard to see you swinging on the Gallows Pole.
EDIT- Time:Later... Date: No thank you, Im engaged.
I have since learned that Mr. John Mayer has in fact dabbled in the godless yet purely spiritual experience that is massive blues rock. He apparently has a GREAT album called "Live Trio" where he does pretty much what I was talking about before. Now to be fair, (here it comes...) I knew of this album's existence before posting my jem of an opinion. I have not heard it, however, (Wait a minute, "Jem?" You're going to let him get away with that?) nor did I know what was played on the record. I have only read online (oh there's a shocker) that it was really good. (Well then how the Hell did you know he was a great guitarist?!) You, the reader, might be wondering how the Hell I knew he was a great guitarist? If you haven't seen John Mayer on the Chappelle Show, (any more info? Or do we have to find it ourselves?) then you need to. He does a bit where he (who, Chappelle or Mayer?) wants to discover how different ethnicities react when they hear Electric Guitar. (Ah, Chappelle it is.) It's a riot! Anyway, the licks he pulls out just for that inane little skit were pretty good! Also, like I said, I've read about his guitar prowess. So as I was saying...."Live Trio." I'll have to listen.
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A buddy of mine in AZ used to be friends with those Gin Blossom boys before they were big. And I actually like their music quite a bit. I didn't hear the last cd though. Since I've never seen Johnny Boy in concert and never will, I don't know much about his guitar playing skills other than how amazing I hear they are. He needs to get back to that. He's got enough money in the bank now. And for the record, I will be 40 years old on Oct 23rd of this year. yeah, I know I look good for 40, but it's the payoff for having to live through my 20's looking like I was 15.
Good stuff Chris. I do, however, have to tell you that Mayer did, in fact, put out a blues rock record, titled "John Mayer Trio Live" where he covers songs from Ray Charles and Jimi Hendrix. His guitar playing talent can be heard CLEAR on this album. And though you say he isn't Clapton...he has in fact appeared on one of Clapton's records. So...Clapton sees the talent. Sure, his radio hits are picked because of their pop nature, but we all know the worst songs on an album are put on the radio. That's just how it is. If you'd listen to his albums in their entirety, like his Continuum album, there are gems on there. I'm a fan of John Mayer. Not because of his poppy songs, but because of his voice, his lyrics and his guitar playing. I'd pay to see him in concert.
I agree wholeheartedly that Classic Rock is nearly dead and certainly isn't played on the radio. However...doesn't WBLM kick all ass? I think so. I hear Zep all the time on that station. Love it. And, you know I had to say this, lest we forget our favorite female rock singer. Mmmmhmmm. :)
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