AnEggplant Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 There is no shame in simplicity I love AC/DC during the Bon Scott era - like it or not, there has never been a more sincere rock and roll band than AC/DC during the time Bon Scott was there .. There is no shame in going into a studio or onto a stage and just doing what you love, and being who you are AC/DC are no different than Chuck Berry, and if you want to start criticizing Chuck, then I have nothing else to say That doesn't mean I should respect bands that push out the same song because it's proven to sell. Look, it's okay for party or bar music but that's all it is. There is absolutely no creativity or artistic value in this music. As a result, I find it hard to respect and keep my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 .. and if you want to talk about boring, just try watching that bass player in Dream Theater Is there even a pulse ? I don't know which Dream Theater you were watching because Myung produces some super sick bass lines. It certainly beats the AC/DC bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Maybe he's referring more to his stage movements. DT isn't the most visually gripping band in the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 But there's also the "my blues guitarist will kick your prog rock guitarist's ass" style http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuT9Q4VmR4E ;) THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 .. and if you want to talk about boring, just try watching that bass player in Dream Theater Is there even a pulse ? I don't know which Dream Theater you were watching because Myung produces some super sick bass lines. It certainly beats the AC/DC bass. I'm sorry but Lucas is right. Myung is very talented but he's the wimpiest bass player in the world!!! He bass playing is like Jason's on "And Justice For All." You CAN'T HEAR HIM!!!!! You can't hear him on the record or live!!!!! I've seen Dream Theater a shitload of times and damn I've even been in the front row in front of John! I must suffer from CHS!!!!!! CAN'T HEAR SHIT!!!!!! WTF?????????????? He needs a fukking hair cut too!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 There is no shame in simplicity I love AC/DC during the Bon Scott era - like it or not, there has never been a more sincere rock and roll band than AC/DC during the time Bon Scott was there .. There is no shame in going into a studio or onto a stage and just doing what you love, and being who you are AC/DC are no different than Chuck Berry, and if you want to start criticizing Chuck, then I have nothing else to say:cheerleader: ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) This thread is in great hands now. No need for my input... :) Edited October 17, 2015 by Narps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 There is no shame in simplicity I love AC/DC during the Bon Scott era - like it or not, there has never been a more sincere rock and roll band than AC/DC during the time Bon Scott was there .. There is no shame in going into a studio or onto a stage and just doing what you love, and being who you are AC/DC are no different than Chuck Berry, and if you want to start criticizing Chuck, then I have nothing else to say :cheerleader: ... DITTO! CHEERS TO MORE BEERS! AC/DC BON SCOTT ERA KICKS ROCK AND ROLL ARSE!!!! "HELL AIN'T A BAD PLACE TO BE!" THAT'S WHERE I'M GOING HONEY! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 This thread is great hands now. No need for my input... :) GOOD GREIF NARPSY BROWN! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't see prog as being pretentious, anymore than classical music is pretentious. Complex music doesn't always mean good music I agree, but I like music that challenges, that experiments and explores new ground. I can't find that very easily in Blues or Country or Classic Rock. There are exceptions to that for me but things like AC/DC bore me to tears by how cookie cutter bland they are. AC/DC found a formula that worked for them. Unfortunately they rarely ever deviated from it. They haven't needed to. Fortunately. They found a formula that sells. Once they figured out how to make easy bank they just cranked out the same rubbish for decades. That deserves no respect from me.Approaching the Douchebag Zone, my friend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 .. and if you want to talk about boring, just try watching that bass player in Dream Theater Is there even a pulse ? I don't know which Dream Theater you were watching because Myung produces some super sick bass lines. It certainly beats the AC/DC bass. I've seen Return To Forever with Stanley Clarke I don't need Dream Theater 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Egg, I can understand what you are saying, but let's face it - AC/DC's singer Brian Johnson is 68 years old, and Malcolm Young can't tour anymore because he has dementia .. These guys had their time, but they are not exactly in their creative prime When I first saw AC/DC on TV in 1978, I was blown away .. They were something I'd never seen before, and their music, at the time, suited their persona to a T ... I was 10 years old, and I loved them then, and that era, I still love ... That is saying something as they left a big impression on me .... You have to remember - that was a different era .... Unfortunately, they lost their heart when Bon died, and they stuck with what they knew, even after it became stale .... . . Edited October 17, 2015 by Lucas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 .. and if you want to talk about boring, just try watching that bass player in Dream Theater Is there even a pulse ? I don't know which Dream Theater you were watching because Myung produces some super sick bass lines. It certainly beats the AC/DC bass. I've seen Return To Forever with Stanley Clarke I don't need Dream Theater Jesus! I saw Return To Forever a few years again in SF. THEY FUKKING BLEW MY MIND! Lenny White and of course AL D BABY!!! AL D MAKES PETRUCCI LOOK LIKE A LAME ASS GNC SALESPERSON!!!!!!!!!!! TEXT BOOK GUITARISTS SUCK ASS! AL D and SRV play (played) from the SOUL TO SOUL!!!!!!! WAKE UP PROG SNOBS!!!!! THERE IS SO MUCH MORE THAN FUKKING PRETENTIOUS PHONY PRUNE PUSSY PROG!!!!!!! I'm going to sign off now and jack off to some Camel while I eat Taco Bell naked with two liter Pepsi drops running down my ass crack! Later! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 oooook....and for that I say goodnight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Egg, I can understand what you are saying, but let's face it - AC/DC's singer Brian Johnson is 68 years old, and Malcolm Young can't tour anymore because he has dementia .. These guys had their time, but they are not exactly in their creative prime When I first saw AC/DC on TV in 1978, I was blown away .. They were something I'd never seen before, and their music, at the time, suited their persona to a T ... I was 10 years old, and I loved them then, and that era, I still love ... That is saying something as they left a big impression on me .... You have to remember - that was a different era .... Unfortunately, they lost their heart when Bon died, and they stuck with what they knew, even after it became stale .... . .Yep. When I had the great fortune to see them with Bon (79') about 4 months before his death little did I know that would be it. Still I believe the best show I have ever seen including Rush and the rest. I saw them with BJ twice over the next few years but it was never the same... :( Edited October 17, 2015 by Narps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 .. and if you want to talk about boring, just try watching that bass player in Dream Theater Is there even a pulse ? I don't know which Dream Theater you were watching because Myung produces some super sick bass lines. It certainly beats the AC/DC bass. He might be playing them but they usually have him so low in the mix and so muffled, you can't really tell. His fingers might be moving but the tone isn't there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 There is no shame in simplicity I love AC/DC during the Bon Scott era - like it or not, there has never been a more sincere rock and roll band than AC/DC during the time Bon Scott was there .. There is no shame in going into a studio or onto a stage and just doing what you love, and being who you are AC/DC are no different than Chuck Berry, and if you want to start criticizing Chuck, then I have nothing else to say I don't think that's the issue here. I think it's that some people find the simplicity boring. Doesn't mean everyone has to like it, or everyone has to hate it. It's just opinions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I've been watching a lot of old favorites - ya know, a little something before bed I'm a guitar player, and I tend to find most "good" drummers really boring That's not the case with Lenny White - the guy is a mother****** ... I could listen to him all night oh wait ... I think I just did 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 oooook....and for that I say goodnight. I am totally sober. NITE!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I've been watching a lot of old favorites - ya know, a little something before bed I'm a guitar player, and I tend to find most "good" drummers really boring That's not the case with Lenny White - the guy is a mother****** ... I could listen to him all night oh wait ... I think I just did http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGNBMNeytZU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujcYw2QTPzM No one can touch John and Al baby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I must try early Bon Jovi. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't see prog as being pretentious, anymore than classical music is pretentious. Complex music doesn't always mean good music I agree, but I like music that challenges, that experiments and explores new ground. I can't find that very easily in Blues or Country or Classic Rock. There are exceptions to that for me but things like AC/DC bore me to tears by how cookie cutter bland they are. AC/DC found a formula that worked for them. Unfortunately they rarely ever deviated from it. They haven't needed to. Fortunately. They found a formula that sells. Once they figured out how to make easy bank they just cranked out the same rubbish for decades. That deserves no respect from me.Approaching the Douchebag Zone, my friend. It's not simplicity that I dislike about AC/DC, it's that they have made the same song for decades. If you like it that's fine, but I personally don't see the appeal to that. I don't think that makes me a douchebag. :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Egg, I can understand what you are saying, but let's face it - AC/DC's singer Brian Johnson is 68 years old, and Malcolm Young can't tour anymore because he has dementia .. These guys had their time, but they are not exactly in their creative prime When I first saw AC/DC on TV in 1978, I was blown away .. They were something I'd never seen before, and their music, at the time, suited their persona to a T ... I was 10 years old, and I loved them then, and that era, I still love ... That is saying something as they left a big impression on me .... You have to remember - that was a different era .... Unfortunately, they lost their heart when Bon died, and they stuck with what they knew, even after it became stale .... . . That's my point though, they didn't really do anything interesting when they were in their prime. If you like it I can understand, but it just isn't for me. :) Edited October 17, 2015 by AnEggplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 AL D MAKES PETRUCCI LOOK LIKE A LAME ASS GNC SALESPERSON!!!!!!!!!!! Priceless! :laughing guy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't see prog as being pretentious, anymore than classical music is pretentious. Complex music doesn't always mean good music I agree, but I like music that challenges, that experiments and explores new ground. I can't find that very easily in Blues or Country or Classic Rock. There are exceptions to that for me but things like AC/DC bore me to tears by how cookie cutter bland they are. AC/DC found a formula that worked for them. Unfortunately they rarely ever deviated from it. They haven't needed to. Fortunately. They found a formula that sells. Once they figured out how to make easy bank they just cranked out the same rubbish for decades. That deserves no respect from me.Approaching the Douchebag Zone, my friend. It's not simplicity that I dislike about AC/DC, it's that they have made the same song for decades. If you like it that's fine, but I personally don't see the appeal to that. I don't think that makes me a douchebag. :PIt's one thing to not like their style. But to totally dismiss what they've done off-hand the way you do is douchey. Any band with a distinctive style has repetition, but there's plenty of variety and artistry within the relatively simple AC/DC formula. If you can't hear that, it's on you, not them. What you're saying is analogous to dismissing prog off-hand as being an endless series of repetitive, pretentious and soulless wankery devoid of discernible melody. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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