fraroc Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Someone that I know who believes in the whole "rock is dead" business had told me that the reason why rock and metal is dying is because of the whole "dad rock" stigma. The principle was that kids think it's generally "uncool" to like music that your parents listen to, which is why bands like the Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and even Zeppelin took a big hit in the 1990s in terms of popularity...and he told me that nowadays, classic 80s metal bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica along with hair metal and various other forms of hard rock in the 80s are now falling victim to the "dad rock" stigma which is (according to this person I'm talking about) the harbinger for the death of rock and metal. Now before you all get your panties in a bunch, I think what that guy said was a bunch of horseshit and I don't believe one word of it. When I saw Iron Maiden a week ago for the Book Of Souls tour, there were tons of young kids, teenagers, and college kids in the audience and it wasn't like these kids were being dragged there by their parents, they were REALLY into it. They knew all the lyrics to most of the songs, even the new ones off of the latest album! I think "dad rock" is a loaded term used to not only disparage older bands, but to insult younger fans of older bands, in the sense of "ugh, you like Metallica? That's lame-ass dad rock." Anyway, I'd like to get your thoughts on this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think you need to find some new friends 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think you need to find some new friends He needs more than that. In my opinion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It appears to me if "kids" are listening to rock it's mostly the older bands. I think the problem is "kids" are listening to auto-tune pop music. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think people should shut the f**k up and just listen to whatever music they want and stop with the labels. Your friend seems a bit stupid. Mick 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 and your "friend" is you right Fraroc? :laughing guy: Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think people should shut the f**k up and just listen to whatever music they want and stop with the labels. Your friend seems a bit stupid. Mick :goodone: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrailer Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 http://www.regrettablemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/The-Mom-Dads.jpeg 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think there is such a thing as "dad rock", but I don't think of metal bands or good hard rock bands when I think of it. Metal or hard rock is edgy enough or has enough truthful soul/rebellion that I think it will always have a place- think "Subdivisions", "My Generations". (don't know if those are the best examples, I have kind of a headache! :P When I think Dad rock I think Jimmy Buffett. I don't mind the guy but if I were a kid all those middle age parrot heads would scare me !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Nah, it's just a term someone invented to rag on music they don't like. It's meaningless. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It appears to me if "kids" are listening to rock it's mostly the older bands. I think the problem is "kids" are listening to auto-tune pop music.My daughter is 17 and listens to diverse stuff from alternative to pop, to classic rock. It all depends on how they get raised. My daughter was raised listening to stuff I do. She loves some of it, and rejects some. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Dad Rock forever. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 http://www.regrettablemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/The-Mom-Dads.jpeg I just saw them live and they played this album in its entirety. They rock!!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Dad Rock forever. That's right! Dad rock RULED, RULES and ALWAYS WILL RULE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) Dad rock ? Never heard that term but I guess I listen to it. Edited July 28, 2017 by custom55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 and your "friend" is you right Fraroc? :laughing guy: Mick You crack me up !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 http://www.regrettablemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/The-Mom-Dads.jpeg I just saw them live and they played this album in its entirety. They rock!!!!It's amazing that they managed to narrow it down to only 20 Waltzes. There's so many great ones to choose from :haz: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrailer Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Dad rock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 http://www.regrettablemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/The-Mom-Dads.jpeg I just saw them live and they played this album in its entirety. They rock!!!!It's amazing that they managed to narrow it down to only 20 Waltzes. There's so many great ones to choose from :haz: they could have easily made that album at LEAST an 8 disc set. :haz: :haz: :haz: Mick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrailer Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 The Grateful Dad?Papa Roach? i'll cease and desist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 The Grateful Dad?Papa Roach? i'll cease and desist Technically nearly all old rock acts are dad rock. they're nearly all dads right? lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) http://www.regrettablemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/The-Mom-Dads.jpeg I just saw them live and they played this album in its entirety. They rock!!!!It's amazing that they managed to narrow it down to only 20 Waltzes. There's so many great ones to choose from :haz: Gentlemen, I do agree. Hard to stay seated when they begin to rip. :dweez: Edited July 28, 2017 by Lorraine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 My dad listened to hank Williams senior and buck Owens so that stuff. I listen to Alice In Chains so my kids would say that. Depends on your age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I don't even know what 'Dad rock' means. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I don't even know what 'Dad rock' means.Neither did I until today. Never heard of the term either until today. We must be in the Dad rock generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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