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This thread has 20 guests viewing. I don't know what's so special about this thread, but the only other time I've seen more than a handful of guests viewing a thread was when we had the periscope R40 threads.

It's the band and their management gnashing their teeth.

Still has 19 guests. Let's greet them.

 

 

Hiya, Guests! :hi:

There's 23 now.

I see 24

Now it's 26.

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This thread has 20 guests viewing. I don't know what's so special about this thread, but the only other time I've seen more than a handful of guests viewing a thread was when we had the periscope R40 threads.

It's the band and their management gnashing their teeth.

Still has 19 guests. Let's greet them.

 

 

Hiya, Guests! :hi:

There's 23 now.

I see 24

Now it's 26.

28

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This thread has 20 guests viewing. I don't know what's so special about this thread, but the only other time I've seen more than a handful of guests viewing a thread was when we had the periscope R40 threads.

It's the band and their management gnashing their teeth.

Still has 19 guests. Let's greet them.

 

 

Hiya, Guests! :hi:

There's 23 now.

I see 24

Now it's 26.

28

The singer's mum must have dialled up the website.

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Its like they have Bruno mars take a hit of acid and forced him to watch the song remains the same...

 

Not my cup of tea but who gives a shit.

 

This is likely to be unpopular but the biggest zep ripoffs was heart. And i do like early heart fwiw

 

I still maintain this theory

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I'm sure the singer can suck a golf ball through a garden hose, but other than that, I'm not impressed.

 

It's all a matter of taste and from that point of view, I'm going with Mr. Wilson here. He's a restless, young romantic who wants to run the big machine... :madra:

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Well, whoever this band is, I hope they have thick skins. This thread is a bit harsh.

 

Earl, you outdid yourself on this one. It's hard to top yourself, but you did. :cheers:

 

Thank you my Rock And Roll Sister!

 

That's why I just went off last night on my love for Steve Stevens.

 

Guy is a Legend.

 

This band of young hacks need to go back to music school and get a refund before Page, Plant and Paul sue those tits.

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I just took off my boxers and rubbed my asshole on my computer screen.

 

I just kissed this band baby.

 

Earl's got the Post of the Year award on lock.

 

 

Hahaha! I love ya STORM!!!

 

I know I'm over the top.

 

Got keep some of you entertained!!

 

 

RUSH ON!!!

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British musician and progressive rock pioneer Steven Wilson has blasted GRETA VAN FLEET, calling the Michigan rockers "a terrible band" that is nothing more than a "third-rate impersonation of LED ZEPPELIN."

 

Despite the fact that GRETA VAN FLEET has managed to sell out shows all over the world, the four-piece has been criticized for channeling a sound uncannily similar to LED ZEPPELIN, with some music fans slamming singer Josh Kiszka for allegedly copy-and-pasting Robert Plant's vocal style.

 

During a recent interview with Denmark's "myROCK" podcast, Wilson brought up GRETA VAN FLEET as part of a general commentary on the current state of the music business.

 

"You know that terrible band GRETA VAN FLEET," Wilson said (hear audio around 31:50 mark below). "Do you know that band? I think they're absolutely abysmal. I think they're terrible. I think it's a joke. But they're an example of a band, because they're pretty young boys, they look like a boy band, they play this really piss-poor, third-rate impersonation of LED ZEPPELIN. But they're pretty and they've had all the help of the media, the commercial machine behind them, and they've been able to reach a massive audience almost overnight by playing third-rate music. And I don't believe for one minute that anyone will even remember who they are in 10 years. Now, I might be wrong — maybe they'll prove me wrong. Maybe they'll suddenly develop into a good band and make a good record. But the point is, at the moment, they're not. They're like a boy-band version of LED ZEPPELIN."

 

Wilson went on to say that he understands why GRETA VAN FLEET has managed to become such a sensation in a relatively short period of time while he has had to "struggle" for more than 25 years to get to where he is.

 

"I'm not naïve," he said. "I understand that a lot of the industry is based around being young, pretty, having the right kind of image and all that stuff. And I've never had any of those things. I've never been pretty. I mean, I have been young, but I'm not young now, so I understand. I'm 51 years old. That's not gonna work. So there is this frustration that the media has been slightly resistant to what I do."

 

No need to even waste my time Pat.

 

Sour grapes????

 

 

I would rather put ice picks dipped in nitro glycerin inside my ears than listen to this fuckingg shite band.

 

I can't wait to make millions of dollars in the music biz and I'm 51.

 

 

Junk

Don't forget me when you're famous Earl! You wouldn't have got this far without me! :16ton:

 

I'll never forget you Pat!

 

Golly! Hair Metal SUXXX!!!!!

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British musician and progressive rock pioneer Steven Wilson has blasted GRETA VAN FLEET, calling the Michigan rockers "a terrible band" that is nothing more than a "third-rate impersonation of LED ZEPPELIN."

 

Despite the fact that GRETA VAN FLEET has managed to sell out shows all over the world, the four-piece has been criticized for channeling a sound uncannily similar to LED ZEPPELIN, with some music fans slamming singer Josh Kiszka for allegedly copy-and-pasting Robert Plant's vocal style.

 

During a recent interview with Denmark's "myROCK" podcast, Wilson brought up GRETA VAN FLEET as part of a general commentary on the current state of the music business.

 

"You know that terrible band GRETA VAN FLEET," Wilson said (hear audio around 31:50 mark below). "Do you know that band? I think they're absolutely abysmal. I think they're terrible. I think it's a joke. But they're an example of a band, because they're pretty young boys, they look like a boy band, they play this really piss-poor, third-rate impersonation of LED ZEPPELIN. But they're pretty and they've had all the help of the media, the commercial machine behind them, and they've been able to reach a massive audience almost overnight by playing third-rate music. And I don't believe for one minute that anyone will even remember who they are in 10 years. Now, I might be wrong — maybe they'll prove me wrong. Maybe they'll suddenly develop into a good band and make a good record. But the point is, at the moment, they're not. They're like a boy-band version of LED ZEPPELIN."

 

Wilson went on to say that he understands why GRETA VAN FLEET has managed to become such a sensation in a relatively short period of time while he has had to "struggle" for more than 25 years to get to where he is.

 

"I'm not naïve," he said. "I understand that a lot of the industry is based around being young, pretty, having the right kind of image and all that stuff. And I've never had any of those things. I've never been pretty. I mean, I have been young, but I'm not young now, so I understand. I'm 51 years old. That's not gonna work. So there is this frustration that the media has been slightly resistant to what I do."

 

No need to even waste my time Pat.

 

Sour grapes????

 

 

I would rather put ice picks dipped in nitro glycerin inside my ears than listen to this fuckingg shite band.

 

I can't wait to make millions of dollars in the music biz and I'm 51.

 

 

Junk

Don't forget me when you're famous Earl! You wouldn't have got this far without me! :16ton:

 

I'll never forget you Pat!

 

Golly! Hair Metal SUXXX!!!!!

Aye!

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British musician and progressive rock pioneer Steven Wilson has blasted GRETA VAN FLEET, calling the Michigan rockers "a terrible band" that is nothing more than a "third-rate impersonation of LED ZEPPELIN."

 

Despite the fact that GRETA VAN FLEET has managed to sell out shows all over the world, the four-piece has been criticized for channeling a sound uncannily similar to LED ZEPPELIN, with some music fans slamming singer Josh Kiszka for allegedly copy-and-pasting Robert Plant's vocal style.

 

During a recent interview with Denmark's "myROCK" podcast, Wilson brought up GRETA VAN FLEET as part of a general commentary on the current state of the music business.

 

"You know that terrible band GRETA VAN FLEET," Wilson said (hear audio around 31:50 mark below). "Do you know that band? I think they're absolutely abysmal. I think they're terrible. I think it's a joke. But they're an example of a band, because they're pretty young boys, they look like a boy band, they play this really piss-poor, third-rate impersonation of LED ZEPPELIN. But they're pretty and they've had all the help of the media, the commercial machine behind them, and they've been able to reach a massive audience almost overnight by playing third-rate music. And I don't believe for one minute that anyone will even remember who they are in 10 years. Now, I might be wrong — maybe they'll prove me wrong. Maybe they'll suddenly develop into a good band and make a good record. But the point is, at the moment, they're not. They're like a boy-band version of LED ZEPPELIN."

 

Wilson went on to say that he understands why GRETA VAN FLEET has managed to become such a sensation in a relatively short period of time while he has had to "struggle" for more than 25 years to get to where he is.

 

"I'm not naïve," he said. "I understand that a lot of the industry is based around being young, pretty, having the right kind of image and all that stuff. And I've never had any of those things. I've never been pretty. I mean, I have been young, but I'm not young now, so I understand. I'm 51 years old. That's not gonna work. So there is this frustration that the media has been slightly resistant to what I do."

 

No need to even waste my time Pat.

 

Sour grapes????

 

 

I would rather put ice picks dipped in nitro glycerin inside my ears than listen to this fuckingg shite band.

 

I can't wait to make millions of dollars in the music biz and I'm 51.

 

 

Junk

Don't forget me when you're famous Earl! You wouldn't have got this far without me! :16ton:

 

I'll never forget you Pat!

 

Golly! Hair Metal SUXXX!!!!!

Aye!

 

Aye Mate!

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Is that Hanson?

 

They are the Jonas Brothers on Crystal Meth and Bourbon.

 

Good for them.

 

Hope they make millions and billions of dollars!!!

 

This shite band is the sign of the times.

 

Fuckking millennials, liberals. smartphones, social media, Amazon and Hollywood entertainment corruption have ruined rock and roll!!

 

Embrace junk! BE COOL OR BE CAST OUT!!!!!

 

I'll listen to BOC in the SHADOW OF CALIFORNIA!!!

 

WAKE THE FUKK UP!

 

REVOLUTION BY NIGHT!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"REVOLUTION"

 

 

Signed,

 

 

THE CULT!

 

YOU IDIOTS WHO LISTEN TO FLEET ARE BRAINWASHED FOOLS! PRAISE JESUS! It's your world now!!

 

Leave me alone.

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This band must have something to get so many guests viewing it. Right now there are 15.

 

"Don't Believe The Hype" L!

 

I had to stand during Public Enema, I mean Enemy's bullshit rants for over an hour in Hollywood before then inducted RUSH!

 

I wanted to die, and I love RUN DMC, but really?

 

The TV version edited f**k D and Flavor Shave's rants. A joke.

 

RUSH FOREVER!

 

HOLLYWOOD SUCKS!

 

So does the COCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME!

 

Why isn't Blue Oyster Cult in??

 

 

Signed,

 

 

"LET GO"

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Is that Hanson?

 

They are the Jonas Brothers on Crystal Meth and Bourbon.

 

Good for them.

 

Hope they make millions and billions of dollars!!!

 

This shite band is the sign of the times.

 

Fuckking millennials, liberals. smartphones, social media, Amazon and Hollywood entertainment corruption have ruined rock and roll!!

 

Embrace junk! BE COOL OR BE CAST OUT!!!!!

 

I'll listen to BOC in the SHADOW OF CALIFORNIA!!!

 

WAKE THE FUKK UP!

 

REVOLUTION BY NIGHT!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"REVOLUTION"

 

 

Signed,

 

 

THE CULT!

 

YOU IDIOTS WHO LISTEN TO FLEET ARE BRAINWASHED FOOLS! PRAISE JESUS! It's your world now!!

 

Leave me alone.

 

In fairness Earl, Amazon was the only place I could find Repeat: The Best of Jethro Tull Volume II. That compilation and M.U. are all the casual fan needs.

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Kiszka - as in Polish blood sausage? That's an interesting last name. :)

 

I'm going to check this van fleet band out myself. I'll be back.

 

 

EDIT; That was quick. I listened to about 40 seconds of Highway Tune. Couldn't take any more.

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Kiszka - as in Polish blood sausage? That's an interesting last name. :)

 

I'm going to check this van fleet band out myself. I'll be back.

 

I like them. Don't get the hate.

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Kiszka - as in Polish blood sausage? That's an interesting last name. :)

 

I'm going to check this van fleet band out myself. I'll be back.

 

I like them. Don't get the hate.

 

Maybe I ought to give them another listen.

 

The lead singer certainly does sound like Robert Plant. It's eerie. They ought to do a duet together.

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Kiszka - as in Polish blood sausage? That's an interesting last name. :)

 

I'm going to check this van fleet band out myself. I'll be back.

 

 

EDIT; That was quick. I listened to about 40 seconds of Highway Tune. Couldn't take any more.

 

:LOL: :LOL: When I was growing up in Pittsburgh, the local radio station would play a local hit every once in a while- "Who Stole The Kiszka (From The Butcher Shop?). I didn't know kiszka was a thing anywhere else!

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Kiszka - as in Polish blood sausage? That's an interesting last name. :)

 

I'm going to check this van fleet band out myself. I'll be back.

 

 

EDIT; That was quick. I listened to about 40 seconds of Highway Tune. Couldn't take any more.

 

:LOL: :LOL: When I was growing up in Pittsburgh, the local radio station would play a local hit every once in a while- "Who Stole The Kiszka (From The Butcher Shop?). I didn't know kiszka was a thing anywhere else!

 

That's the last name of two or three of the band members. I guess they're Polish. :huh: Or maybe they're trying to be funny. :unsure:

 

I grew up in a Polish family so I'm well acquainted with kiszka. :)

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Kiszka - as in Polish blood sausage? That's an interesting last name. :)

 

I'm going to check this van fleet band out myself. I'll be back.

 

I like them. Don't get the hate.

 

That is all I was trying to say here. I have been into music for 50 years and I have heard way too many bands that are not as good as GVF. Are they great and generational? Probably not, but I just can't match the passionate venom against them on this thread. I don't get it. I saw them live and had a GREAT time. It's music. They play their own instruments - pretty well. That right there puts them ahead of a lot of the big "musical" acts today, in my opinion. Who knows why certain bands make it big?? I have seen some of the greatest musicians in the world toiling away in the bars. Life ain't fair. And the music business is certainly not fair. What do you get personally from hating so much....not sure. I do admit I admire some of the "passionate hate" in a purely literal and creative sense though!

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