rushgoober Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (Earthshine @ Nov 11 2010, 01:02 PM) I should have also had Buddy Holly, Bill Haley and Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend. My vote went to Jimmy Page. Jimi Hendrix would be a close 2nd. And Falco. Also Mike Reno from Loverboy (aka Mister Rock and Roll) http://images.tvrage.com/people/55/164961.jpg Edited November 11, 2010 by rushgoober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 11 2010, 04:19 PM) Also Mike Reno from Loverboy (aka Mister Rock and Roll) http://images.tvrage.com/people/55/164961.jpg He's the reason I work for every weekend. I'm pulling out my headband as I write this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) Presley I'm a bit perplexed by Long John Baldry being one of the choices. Edited November 12, 2010 by Silas Lang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I can't prove it but I'm pretty sure that Presley made a Faust-like deal with the Lord of Hell to reach the success and acclaim that he did. I'll never understand his appeal. I'd have to go with Chuck Berry. The Jimmy Page answers I disagree with...though he'd be a strong case for a "King of Metal" title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Nov 11 2010, 05:27 PM) I can't prove it but I'm pretty sure that Presley made a Faust-like deal with the Lord of Hell to reach the success and acclaim that he did. I'll never understand his appeal. I'd have to go with Chuck Berry. The Jimmy Page answers I disagree with...though he'd be a strong case for a "King of Metal" title. Robert Johnson made a deal with the devil too. Makes sense to me. Again, no wonder the "King" died on his throne. A toilet. Edited November 12, 2010 by RUSHHEAD666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Nov 11 2010, 07:27 PM)I can't prove it but I'm pretty sure that Presley made a Faust-like deal with the Lord of Hell to reach the success and acclaim that he did. I'll never understand his appeal. I'd have to go with Chuck Berry. The Jimmy Page answers I disagree with...though he'd be a strong case for a "King of Metal" title. You probably had to have been there in the 50s to truly understand. All the 60s rockers who grew up in that era all have said Elvis was the King so I'll take their word for it. As for King of Metal, I'd say Ozzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Nov 11 2010, 07:27 PM) The Jimmy Page answers I disagree with...though he'd be a strong case for a "King of Metal" title. No f-n way. Page is Blues Rock , Not metal . A heavy riff here and there is not Metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnnyBlaze Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 QUOTE (metaldad @ Nov 12 2010, 12:24 PM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Nov 11 2010, 07:27 PM) The Jimmy Page answers I disagree with...though he'd be a strong case for a "King of Metal" title. No f-n way. Page is Blues Rock , Not metal . A heavy riff here and there is not Metal yes sir. but can you say that his influence on metal isn't there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I like where this thread is heading. The King Of Metal? Ozzy is a solid choice but I'm giving my vote to RONNIE JAMES DIO! R.I.P. Hey there is a new double live cd released this week. DIO: LIVE in 1983 and then live in 1987!!! KICK ASS METAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gompers Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Chuck Berry. I never realized what this dude did until I bought a Best of CD and really saw what a rocker he was through the years. Easily one could see where the Beatles got their early influence. I have always felt Elvis was over-rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karkarius Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 As far as his early stuff Elvis was not over-rated. He just didn't have as much to influence him as some of the later artists. It was always his gospel influence and the way he infused it with the blues and country sounds that made him stand shoulders above the rest performance wise. Yea, he could sing any style which is what hurt him in the 60s because that's exactly what hollywood made him do, sing all styles until there was nothing left. His comeback in the early 70s was helped by the breaking up of the Beatles. He did ultimately become a parody of what he once was because his fan base and Parker's contract rules stifled his ability to grow musically. But in the 50's he was called the King and for very good reason. Heck, when he went into the Army, rock and roll almost died being replaced by novelty songs and beach tunes in the charts. When he returned so did Rock and Roll. Elvis will always be the King of Rock and Roll to me. That was what the masses decided and his continued popularity with all generations to this day seems to indicate that's never going to change. He obtained the title with the help of a very good guitar player named Scotty Moore and he mantained it with his humility, generosity and his ultimate 'poor boy makes it big' story that is his life. To quote an Elvis fan on the CBS television special that was aired months after his death, "He will always be the King no matter what." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 To answer this thread seriously (for a change), I find it very difficult to answer because those people who are often considered the kings of rock and roll, meaning those who kind of started it all; Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, etc., I really don't care for. Mind you, I greatly appreciate and understand their historical importance and influence, but to me they set the stage for the truly great music that came after. Since I don't have any interest in listening to their music, it's hard for me to think of them as the king of anything. Then there were other people listed like Lennon, McCartney, Page, Jagger, etc. Now these people I love, but king of rock and roll? All integral players, but I just can't think of any one person who I think deserves that title above and beyond all the rest. There's Jimi Hendrix, king of the electric guitar. There's Syd Barrett, king of psychedelia. But of rock and roll in general? I guess Elvis deserves it technically, just as long as that doesn't mean I have to listen to his music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Nov 11 2010, 11:02 PM) QUOTE (metaldad @ Nov 12 2010, 12:24 PM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Nov 11 2010, 07:27 PM) The Jimmy Page answers I disagree with...though he'd be a strong case for a "King of Metal" title. No f-n way. Page is Blues Rock , Not metal . A heavy riff here and there is not Metal yes sir. but can you say that his influence on metal isn't there? Like i said, he had his "Metal" riffs every now and agian , but when people think "Metal " Guitar Player they really don't think of Page. My money goes on Tony Iommi for King Of Metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tontonfranck Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 12 2010, 03:33 PM) I guess Elvis deserves it technically, just as long as that doesn't mean I have to listen to his music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IChoseFreeWill Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I went with Elvis. Chuck Berry is a good contender, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realomind Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'd add Link Wray to that already long list. Think 'Rumble'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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