fraroc Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The topic of "is rock dead" is CONSTANTLY discussed and talked about. Mostly it's consisted of middle aged guys and debbie downers (such as how I was) bemoaning modern music and declaring that good music is dead and not coming back. Since I've had my epiphany almost a year ago where I discovered a shitton of great new rock and metal bands, I've accepted that not only is rock alive, but is alive and well in some aspects of life. My question is, what are some measures that we as fans can take to ensure the long term survival of the genre? My personal opinion is that we should support their live productions. If there really is no money to be made in record sales anymore, the best way to support rock acts is to see them live as much as possible and be a part of their cult following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Go see younger bands play live. Support some small local band and try to help push the next generation. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 If you like what you hear then, "Go Tell Somebody" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Fund it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Fraroc is the Anti-Gene Simmons. One keeps saying rock is dead and the other keeps saying it isn't dead... :zzz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'll be honest - I'm a middle-aged guy who has not yet found any new bands that can compare with the 'classics' I grew up with. As for keeping Rock alive? Support new bands - BUY their music, buy their merch, go see them live. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Make that another vote for support new bands, buying the music, merch and go seeing them live. It's most gratifying when you do all three at the same time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 This topic again fraroc? Agree with everyone else about supporting newer bands you like in whatever way you financially can. Obviously the support of just one person won't keep a newer band afloat for long but at least as a fan you'll be doing your part. Letting people know about a band may help as well. Maybe you can gain them some new fans. Of course it's up to that person to give them a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) I duno he seems to be doing fine making movies. is he sick or something? Mick Edited August 25, 2017 by bluefox4000 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Don't leave the responsibility up to others Learn an instrument ( or two ) write some songs and start the band you've always wanted to see / hear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Honestly, I'm considering voodoo or witchcraft spells to help Yep, that should do it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 See what you can live, new or old bands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Best way to keep rock alive? Buy one of these: A fun listen as Eddie runs through classic licks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I only know of one person that keeps saying it. If you would stop it would be better. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) This is the last great rock song. Rock died in the late 1990's. Listen to all that great music from before 1990. GET OFF MY LAWN! . Edited August 25, 2017 by JohnRogers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yeah wasn't there a thread like this not long ago? The one about how everybody said rock was dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Then there's the additional discussion of "What is 'rock'?" Many times TRFers can't even agree...dissecting a genre into a million other genres. So how can a genre be saved if people can't even agree what is in the genre itself? It's a non-issue. Music evolves. Make and/or listen to music that you enjoy. Don't worry about what category it falls under. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) I'll be honest - I'm a middle-aged guy who has not yet found any new bands that can compare with the 'classics' I grew up with. As for keeping Rock alive? Support new bands - BUY their music, buy their merch, go see them live. Me too - the bit I highlighted... ...but then again, I'm a cat. Edited August 25, 2017 by Babycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Rock is not dead. Your definition of rock may be too narrow to appreciate what is out there or your circles you run in may not have anyone that listens to different music than you do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Fraroc, there are more important things in life. Don't waste the best years of yours fretting over something like this. Edited August 25, 2017 by Lorraine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Fraroc, there are more important things in life. Don't waste the best years of yours fretting over something like this.No! Someone must be vigilant or one day we'll all wake up realizing rock is dead and wonder "when did that happen"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Fraroc, there are more important things in life. Don't waste the best years of yours fretting over something like this.No! Someone must be vigilant or one day we'll all wake up realizing rock is dead and wonder "when did that happen"? Sorry I missed your 22222. Must've been a sight to behold. Looks like z's. Edited August 25, 2017 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Fraroc, there are more important things in life. Don't waste the best years of yours fretting over something like this.No! Someone must be vigilant or one day we'll all wake up realizing rock is dead and wonder "when did that happen"? Sorry I missed your 22222. Must've been a sight to behold. Looks like z's.I'm sure it was a valuable contribution to the TRF discussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) The Internet has had an impact on the music industry in general. Whether it's performing live, manufacturing and selling of musical instruments, and how music is purchased these days. All of the above are intertwined and rely on the other for the purpose of 'music creation'. As well, hip hop has dethroned rock as most consumed music genre according to here. However this is debatable. The hip hop artists have a creative entrepreneurial drive to get their music to the masses that rock acts perhaps lack. The Killers’ Brandon Flowers says new rock bands aren’t popular because they’re not “good enough” Edited August 25, 2017 by RushFanForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 It's topics like this why i've slowed on coming here. not because of the question itself. iit's cause it's now boring. HOW MANY TIMES ARE WE GONNA COVER THE SAME GROUND.......move on. or date someone. Seriously. Rock is fine......go have a cookie. Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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