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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:51 AM Original message |
Poll question: Who is the most popular and influential recording artist of all time? |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:53 AM Response to Original message |
1. Beatles has a good song or two, the rest is garbage. nt |
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ControlledDemolition (901 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:58 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Stones are better, but... John Lennon is a major hero to me. n/t |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:06 PM Response to Reply #5 |
201. Stones? |
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ControlledDemolition (901 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:14 PM Response to Reply #201 |
207. Yellow Submarine rocks! n/t |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:58 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. That summary is like saying salt added flavor to a couple dishes, and ruined the rest. |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:59 AM Original message |
Oh stop trying to be controversial |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:35 AM Response to Original message |
66. Oh stop trying to be contrary. |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:23 PM Response to Reply #66 |
131. Lol! The message board equivalent of "I know you are but what am I?" |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:03 PM Response to Reply #131 |
155. Nice, I have not heard that one. |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:16 PM Response to Reply #155 |
164. You're right. I'm in a cranky mood. |
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armyowalgreens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:46 AM Response to Reply #1 |
70. Complete bullshit... |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:54 AM Response to Reply #70 |
72. I made absolutely no comment on any band's influence. |
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armyowalgreens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:57 AM Response to Reply #72 |
74. I spoke directly to your "garbage" comment. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:07 AM Response to Reply #74 |
78. When I said "garbage" I meant the other bands. |
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armyowalgreens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:18 AM Response to Reply #78 |
81. That makes a lot more sense. |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:31 PM Response to Reply #78 |
136. Now I Get It |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:08 PM Response to Reply #78 |
203. Glad I read before I posted |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 04:50 PM Response to Reply #78 |
257. Thanks for the clarification. Changes the post's categorization from "asinine" to "just silly". |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 03:40 AM Response to Reply #257 |
301. We are just talking about entertainment. |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:14 AM Response to Reply #1 |
123. To place your criticism in context: care to name your favorite band? :) nt |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:07 PM Response to Reply #123 |
158. One of my all time favorites since I was young is Pink Floyd. |
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Romulox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 03:48 PM Response to Reply #158 |
169. Never a huge Floyd fan, but kudos on sounding off. |
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anneboleyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:47 PM Response to Reply #158 |
197. ROGER WATERS is the best lyricist in rock, with the possible exception of Dylan. |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:29 PM Response to Reply #1 |
134. Duh! |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 01:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
247. But their grammar is good. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 01:35 PM Response to Reply #247 |
250. Yea, I realized my mistake after I posted. nt |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 02:14 AM Response to Reply #1 |
297. If someone is in a "mood" to say they have a trifle against the Beatles, |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:53 AM Response to Original message |
2. Enrico Caruso. NT |
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Jetboy (306 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:55 AM Response to Original message |
3. It wasn't Elvis that wanted to be like the Beatles. |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
4. This should not be "of all time" it should be "since WWII" n/t |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:00 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Good point! NT |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:59 AM Response to Original message |
7. DUH!! Al Green |
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Flabbergasted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:01 AM Response to Reply #7 |
13. Love Al Green...nt |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:25 AM Response to Reply #13 |
37. Universally loved in all parts of the Galaxy! |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:58 PM Response to Reply #7 |
269. Al Green's "Let's Stay Together"album was my first soul album.. |
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charlie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:59 AM Response to Original message |
8. It's inexplicable |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:03 AM Response to Reply #8 |
17. And Dark Side of the Moon is the longest running in Billboard's top 200 chart. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:08 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. The question by its very nature is subjective. |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:12 AM Response to Reply #20 |
26. Your easiest call should have been Streisand over Scion. |
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anneboleyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:49 PM Response to Reply #17 |
198. For good reason: it is (arguably) the greatest rock album ever produced, nearly perfect in every way |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:04 AM Response to Reply #8 |
18. I thought long and hard about the Eagles... |
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charlie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:11 AM Response to Reply #18 |
22. I'm the last guy |
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Mamacrat (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 06:51 PM Response to Reply #8 |
261. How do they calculate sales? |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:58 PM Response to Reply #261 |
268. The same could apply |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:59 AM Response to Original message |
9. I can't vote. I don't think any of them are tops. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:11 AM Response to Reply #9 |
23. I gave Streisand a lot of thought! |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:20 AM Response to Reply #23 |
34. I can't see that. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:36 AM Response to Reply #34 |
42. I strongly disagree about Mariah Carey. |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:40 AM Response to Reply #42 |
44. Enough hits to fill a 20 song hit Broadway Play, with a few to spare. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:49 AM Response to Reply #44 |
52. You are not going to like this... |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:55 AM Response to Reply #52 |
55. Yeah. I'm an American, but I do like European music better. |
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zeemike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:54 AM Response to Reply #52 |
73. The best ever ABBA song is Fernando....n/t |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:22 AM Response to Reply #44 |
89. If Disco is relevant, then the BeeGees trump ABBA |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:00 AM Response to Reply #89 |
106. I agree. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:14 AM Response to Reply #106 |
124. I heard both groups live |
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Mamacrat (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 06:54 PM Response to Reply #89 |
262. Bee Gees |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 02:06 AM Response to Reply #44 |
214. "(ABBA)...practically created disco in the US" |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:14 AM Response to Reply #214 |
234. Correction: "Waterloo" has a triplet feel, it's not in a triple meter. |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 04:37 PM Response to Reply #214 |
254. You are right, but my point was that ABBA didn't need a hit movie to sell albums. |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 03:19 AM Response to Reply #254 |
300. OK. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:45 AM Response to Reply #34 |
101. There isn't a female singer that can hold a torch to Streisand |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:55 AM Response to Reply #101 |
226. Agree. There isn't a male singer who can either. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:03 AM Response to Reply #226 |
230. You're' probably right. I can't think of one |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:14 AM Response to Reply #230 |
233. I love the idea of Old Money Republican males who can't stand Streisand's |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:26 AM Response to Reply #233 |
238. LOL! nt |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:56 PM Response to Reply #226 |
267. Mathis? |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 12:01 AM Response to Reply #267 |
291. Mathis is one of the best ever, and has a tremendous control over the |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:00 AM Response to Original message |
11. Marvin Gaye! (nt) |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:24 AM Response to Reply #11 |
92. loved Marvin Gaye!! |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:01 AM Response to Original message |
12. Can't have both. |
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anneboleyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:02 AM Response to Original message |
14. The Beatles, but the best lyricist -- ROGER WATERS. |
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meegbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:03 AM Response to Reply #14 |
15. w00t! |
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Believing Is Art (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:03 AM Response to Original message |
16. No Led Zeppelin? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:14 AM Response to Reply #16 |
27. I think you are right about Zeppelin. |
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Believing Is Art (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:17 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. I think it is personal bias on my part |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:24 AM Response to Reply #29 |
35. LOL! That's a good story. I am sorry for missing LZ! NT |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:24 AM Response to Reply #27 |
36. Is that what it is? Are you Canadian? Where is Bryan Adams Corey Hart? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:41 AM Response to Reply #36 |
45. I'm not Canadian! Please feel free to rip Canada all you want! LOL! |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:46 AM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Watch the video from post 41. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:56 AM Response to Reply #48 |
56. OMG! If only that outfit had been green! |
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charlie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 03:02 AM Response to Reply #56 |
60. Forget the outfit, her performance was squirmy |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:01 PM Response to Reply #36 |
270. If you're talking Canada |
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WorseBeforeBetter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:40 AM Response to Reply #27 |
126. No, it's not a Canadian thing, it's a Celine Dion thing. Loreena McKennitt... |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:37 PM Response to Reply #16 |
184. They sure influenced a lot of bands for quite awhile, that's for sure. |
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Believing Is Art (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:29 PM Response to Reply #184 |
204. Black Sabbath isn't my cup of tea |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:07 AM Response to Original message |
19. Buddy Bolden. |
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kskiska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:25 AM Response to Reply #19 |
98. If anyone can ever find that wax cylinder |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:31 AM Response to Reply #98 |
112. Louis Armstrong always said it |
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Ex Lurker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:09 AM Response to Original message |
21. David Hasselof? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:17 AM Response to Reply #21 |
28. This is U.S. based. |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:26 AM Response to Reply #28 |
38. US based? The Scion's out! That Canadian Praying Mantis! |
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charlie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:33 AM Response to Reply #38 |
41. This is simply unforgivable |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:37 AM Response to Reply #41 |
43. AGHHHH!!! Singing AC/DC with ABBA clothes on. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:45 AM Response to Reply #38 |
47. LOL! |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 02:12 AM Response to Reply #38 |
215. She's always reminded me of a Whippet. |
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Undercurrent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:11 AM Response to Original message |
24. Robert Johnson |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:05 AM Response to Reply #24 |
76. You have restored my faith in humanity |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:02 AM Response to Reply #76 |
107. The hate of Celine Dion just continues. I really overstated her popularity. NT |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:47 PM Response to Reply #107 |
192. Celine Dion is a very good singer. |
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Undercurrent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:58 PM Response to Reply #76 |
199. Yup. |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:26 AM Response to Reply #24 |
221. It is just amazing how few people know or understand this man's influence on modern music |
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abq e streeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:16 PM Response to Reply #24 |
276. yep, one of those people who, when you trace the origins of everything that came after, |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:11 AM Response to Original message |
25. What, no Frank.... |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:20 AM Response to Reply #25 |
33. My bad! Thanks for pointing that out! |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:17 AM Response to Original message |
30. And the answer is: |
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kas125 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:19 AM Response to Original message |
31. The Beatles changed music forever. There was music |
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Golden Raisin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:20 AM Response to Original message |
32. Caruso. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:28 AM Response to Original message |
39. Why are there so few Women recording artists who are considered all time greats? |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:05 PM Response to Reply #39 |
271. Madonna can't hold a candle to |
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jimlup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
40. The trouble is that as with any poll... |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:43 AM Response to Original message |
46. Hold on! Who brought the Crosby? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:46 AM Response to Reply #46 |
49. You don't like Bring Crosby? NT |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:48 AM Response to Reply #49 |
50. It's his charitable work with kids that truly matter. |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:50 AM Response to Reply #50 |
53. If you're going to bring a Crosby, I'll need at least a week's notice. |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:59 AM Response to Reply #53 |
57. Just rub a little salve on your ass cheeks and you'll be ready for a new paddling |
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ProgressiveFool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:08 AM Response to Reply #46 |
110. actually, objectively speaking, and keying on the term "recording" artist |
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Retrograde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:28 PM Response to Reply #110 |
132. in that case you need to add Les Paul to the poll |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:07 PM Response to Reply #132 |
272. Gene Pitney |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:49 AM Response to Original message |
51. As much as I hate to say it, it has to be the Beatles. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 03:02 AM Response to Reply #51 |
58. I think your summary is going to be proven right. |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 03:35 AM Response to Reply #58 |
65. Why do you rank Run DMC at all!? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:57 AM Response to Reply #65 |
105. I know they didn't invent Hip Hop |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 03:02 AM Response to Reply #51 |
59. I think your summary is going to be proven right. |
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chimpymustgo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:41 PM Response to Reply #59 |
190. The ony thing against the Beatles: it's a white thing. People of color were just not that into them. |
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babythunder (342 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 01:23 PM Response to Reply #190 |
249. Yea a lot places in the world |
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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:54 AM Response to Original message |
54. The advancements |
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tulsakatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 03:31 AM Response to Reply #54 |
64. you're right about that! |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 03:07 AM Response to Original message |
61. As far as "most influential recording artists of all time" |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:11 AM Response to Reply #61 |
84. remove "recording" and you might possibly get |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:52 AM Response to Reply #84 |
130. Why remove "recording"? |
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tulsakatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 03:10 AM Response to Original message |
62. I think it also depends on your generation and who was popular at that time.... |
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Sen. Walter Sobchak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 03:17 AM Response to Original message |
63. Giorgio Moroder |
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armyowalgreens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:40 AM Response to Original message |
67. The Yardbirds... |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:40 AM Response to Original message |
68. William Shatner. |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:12 AM Response to Reply #68 |
85. he's a rock-it man |
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Phillycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:41 AM Response to Original message |
69. Celine Dion?? Where is Robert Johnson? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:05 AM Response to Reply #69 |
108. Is there anyone out there who likes Celine Dion? NT |
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WorseBeforeBetter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:04 AM Response to Reply #108 |
119. No. |
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hileeopnyn8d (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:20 AM Response to Reply #108 |
129. No |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:30 PM Response to Reply #129 |
135. It's been a long time |
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conspirator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:52 AM Response to Original message |
71. Simon & Garfunkel were way better than the beatles nt |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 01:21 PM Response to Reply #71 |
248. Not the topic. |
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zeemike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:03 AM Response to Original message |
75. Well I chose the Beatles but that is not really the whole story |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 01:57 AM Response to Reply #75 |
295. But Remember... |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:06 AM Response to Original message |
77. All of the above, plus: |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:10 AM Response to Original message |
79. Iron Madien...nt |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:12 AM Response to Reply #79 |
80. Run to the hills, run for your lives |
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AsahinaKimi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:26 AM Response to Original message |
82. Stevie Wonder... |
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TexasProgresive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:45 AM Response to Original message |
83. Popular or influential? |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:15 AM Response to Original message |
86. have to say Spinal Tap |
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ControlledDemolition (901 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:20 PM Response to Reply #86 |
210. No joke! 'Working on a Sex Farm' was lifted from a Sumerian tablet! n/t |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:17 AM Response to Original message |
87. Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Louis Jordan, Bob Dylan, BB King |
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SmileyRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:20 AM Response to Original message |
88. Quincy Jones |
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Medusa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:45 AM Response to Original message |
90. I remember watching a documentary a long time ago |
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Saturday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:53 AM Response to Original message |
91. Weird Al Yankovic nt |
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Kahuna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:24 AM Response to Original message |
93. The Beatles, hands down. nt |
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lame54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
94. Nobody tops these guys for influencing artists |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
95. I have come to believe it is mostly generational... |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:45 AM Response to Original message |
96. When 'influential' means presence, impact, and durability, Emmylou Harris |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:48 AM Response to Reply #96 |
102. Saltpoint, that's a good point |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:51 AM Response to Reply #102 |
104. It's true. There are Lyle Lovett songs that would have been weaker |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:19 AM Response to Reply #104 |
111. Saw Bruce a few years back at Giant Stadium |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:43 AM Response to Reply #111 |
223. I envy you that night of the encounter with "the white-haired woman" |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:02 AM Response to Reply #223 |
229. Oh what a great surprise that was! |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:06 AM Response to Reply #229 |
231. Yep. Pile a bunch of yas in the car and head on up one of these summer nights. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:27 AM Response to Reply #231 |
239. Totally agree! |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:14 PM Response to Reply #231 |
275. Friendly's (sigh) |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 12:59 AM Response to Reply #275 |
293. I think they're all over New England. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:12 AM Response to Reply #96 |
128. I'm glad you mentioned country music |
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Retrograde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:42 PM Response to Reply #128 |
140. country begat rockabilly which begat rock and roll |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 12:26 AM Response to Reply #128 |
213. Your post / thread here has been a winner from the git-go. |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:18 PM Response to Reply #128 |
277. Ahem |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 12:23 PM Response to Reply #277 |
314. Lightfoot's "All the Lovely Ladies" from COLD ON THE SHOULDER is |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:11 PM Response to Reply #96 |
274. Love me some Emmylou! n/t |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 12:23 PM Response to Reply #274 |
315. Agree, PSzymeczek. She's the most vivid rose in the garden, IMO. |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:19 AM Response to Original message |
97. Les Paul is the most influential... |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:12 PM Response to Reply #97 |
171. Exactly right - changed recording industry FOREVER. |
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enigmatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:56 PM Response to Reply #97 |
212. I said the same thing downthread |
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Zing Zing Zingbah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
99. Freddie Mercury / Queen n/t |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:45 AM Response to Reply #99 |
117. MJ coppied Mecury's moves later in his career. n/t |
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Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:42 AM Response to Original message |
100. I can't believe the Supremes were left out. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:07 AM Response to Reply #100 |
109. Maybe I should have used them to replace Celine Dion |
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WorseBeforeBetter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:13 AM Response to Reply #109 |
122. Etta James, Aretha, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Kate Bush, Ann Wilson, and Sarah McLachlan... |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:07 AM Response to Reply #122 |
127. Those are all great singers |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
103. Popular: Beatles. Influential: Chuck Berry. |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:49 AM Response to Reply #103 |
118. Wasn't Chuck Berry influenced by Marty McFly? |
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ControlledDemolition (901 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:18 PM Response to Reply #118 |
208. No. Earl Scruggs! n/t |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
113. Other: Thomas Edison. He invested the medium. Everyone after that lived |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
114. What? No Oasis? |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
115. Spinal Tap |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:28 PM Response to Reply #115 |
167. +11 |
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JBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:36 PM Response to Reply #167 |
176. nicely done. |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:11 PM Response to Reply #176 |
181. Indeed it was. A probably overlooked but much deserved Duzy. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:45 PM Response to Reply #181 |
186. ;-)) |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:57 PM Response to Reply #115 |
180. I loved how they took a sophisticated view of the idea of sex and music... |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
116. Popular AND influential? |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
120. You had to be there... |
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Toasterlad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
121. Popular and Influential Are Two Different Things. But If You're Going to Combine Them... |
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Ron Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
125. The correct answer is Louis Armstrong. He came into his art just as the phonograph |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
133. Other: The Lounge. |
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LeftofU (421 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
137. Black Sabbath |
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BigBluenoser (289 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:24 PM Response to Reply #137 |
165. I was hoping someone would say this... |
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The Gunslinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:43 PM Response to Reply #137 |
196. Definitely one of the most influential bands ever. |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
138. Of those? Sinatra. But Sinatra would say Ella and Louis Armstrong |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:57 PM Response to Reply #138 |
151. Two questions? |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:24 PM Response to Reply #151 |
162. Well, I think my overall sense is that |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:59 PM Response to Reply #138 |
152. Sinatra was certainly popular, but his influence beyond the short-term was minimal. nt |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:19 PM Response to Reply #152 |
161. I don't agree. He was the first artist |
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Mamacrat (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 07:03 PM Response to Reply #161 |
264. The Man, The Music |
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taught_me_patience (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
139. Where is Bob Dylan? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:45 PM Response to Reply #139 |
143. Bob Dylan should have been there in place of U2 |
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Fendius (150 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
141. Ummm Zepelin? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:53 PM Response to Reply #141 |
149. Sometimes on longer threads it's hard to find stuff |
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lib2DaBone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
142. All depends on the time period.... |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:49 PM Response to Reply #142 |
147. What do you think of Guns N Roses? |
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babythunder (342 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:46 PM Response to Reply #142 |
179. So only Rock Music |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 04:22 PM Response to Reply #142 |
252. Umm. Yeah, I'm going to have to disagree with you there Bob, m-kay? |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:17 PM Response to Reply #252 |
266. You sure mis-filed Donovan. |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:45 PM Response to Reply #266 |
290. I'm a little young for the early 60s. I was pissing in the dark. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
144. I just can't rank one musician as "most" anything. |
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seemunkee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
145. David Bowie |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:51 PM Response to Reply #145 |
148. I have conceded the Celine Dion issue |
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Spider Jerusalem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:07 PM Response to Reply #148 |
157. Bowie, far far more influential than U2 or Run DMC. |
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paulsby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
146. streisand inspires so much parody |
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Tommy_Carcetti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
150. Chuggo. nt |
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reflection (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:12 PM Response to Reply #150 |
188. Nice. I was going to say "Wishbone Ash." |
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cagesoulman (648 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
153. Popular and influential are two different things. Joanie Mitchell was extremely influential |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:03 PM Response to Reply #153 |
154. Lets go with influential. |
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cagesoulman (648 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #154 |
163. On pop music (via the avant garde)... and classical music: John Cage |
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enigmatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
156. Les Paul |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
159. Robert Johnson |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
160. "Bring Crosby" would be a cool name for a retro-'40s band |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
166. Paul Simon |
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TransitJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
168. Bob Dylan obviously |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:33 PM Response to Reply #168 |
175. Okay, okay.... Celine Dion was a mistake. |
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babythunder (342 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
170. From reading most of the responses on this |
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babythunder (342 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:13 PM Response to Reply #170 |
172. And I forgot some others |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:32 PM Response to Reply #172 |
174. I had a friend who went the the Metallica/GNR concert in the late 80s. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:30 PM Response to Reply #170 |
173. Good point! |
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babythunder (342 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:40 PM Response to Reply #173 |
177. Prince is a musical genius |
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babythunder (342 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 04:40 PM Response to Reply #173 |
178. Oops Double post! |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
182. DU this poll! It's being freeped! |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
183. The Beatles have influenced more music than anyone, hands down. |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:24 AM Response to Reply #183 |
220. Robert Johnson |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:36 AM Response to Reply #183 |
240. Johnson, Robert |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 01:02 PM Response to Reply #240 |
244. True, true. You and Thom have a case. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 01:18 PM Response to Reply #244 |
246. I'm also surprised that Procol Harum got nary a mention |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 06:05 PM Response to Reply #246 |
259. I can see why Procol Harum wasn't mentioned |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:25 PM Response to Reply #259 |
279. Conquistador. n/t |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:03 PM Response to Reply #259 |
286. Name another song recorded in the last 32 years that has been covered over 900 times. |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 06:04 AM Response to Reply #286 |
305. Let's look at that claim, okay? |
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mac56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
185. It never fails. These things always degenerate into "your favorite band sucks." |
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tiny elvis (619 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
187. The Happy Wanderers |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:19 PM Response to Reply #187 |
189. Did they sing "Come On Eileen?" LOL |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:38 AM Response to Reply #189 |
241. No, that was Dexy's Midnight Runners |
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Beaverhausen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
191. There would not have been any Beatles without Elvis |
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GReedDiamond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
193. Buffalo Springfield... |
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Individualist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
194. Buddy Holly, Ray Charles |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
195. Celine Dion? Snicker...what about Johnny Mathis, Mahalia jackson, aretha franklin, james brown |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:56 PM Response to Reply #195 |
206. It still amazes me how disliked she is. I have admitted putting Dion on there was a mistake |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 06:37 AM Response to Reply #206 |
218. We forgive you. |
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ellie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
200. Bob Dylan |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
202. Milli Vanilli! |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 02:03 AM Response to Reply #202 |
296. When one of the duo died the world came to a standstill! |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 10:37 PM Response to Original message |
205. "Sitting in an English garden, waiting for the sun." Well, that was easy. |
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tulsakatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 02:34 AM Response to Reply #205 |
217. thanks for the video........ |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
209. It's gotta be the King. |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:27 PM Response to Reply #209 |
280. Name one song Elvis wrote. |
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Strelnikov_ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-26-09 11:42 PM Response to Original message |
211. Arthur Lee n/t |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 02:22 AM Response to Original message |
216. George Gershwin recorded over 140 player piano rolls from 1915 to 1927. |
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lib2DaBone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 10:41 AM Response to Reply #216 |
312. Cool.. did not know that. I Love Gerschwin... |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 12:21 PM Response to Reply #312 |
313. I'm sure they could. |
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hiphopnation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:16 AM Response to Original message |
219. what a weird list |
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hiphopnation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:50 AM Response to Reply #219 |
224. where's 2pac and Big?!?!? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:45 AM Response to Reply #224 |
236. I gave a lot of thought to Tupac... |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:40 AM Response to Reply #224 |
242. You mean 2dead Shakur and Notoriously Dead? |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 12:53 PM Response to Reply #242 |
243. That's what makes some rap music so difficult to call |
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hiphopnation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:10 PM Response to Reply #242 |
273. yeah, they weren't influentail at all |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 12:57 AM Response to Reply #273 |
292. Myth? Let's explore the supposed myth, shall we? |
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hiphopnation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 01:46 AM Response to Reply #292 |
294. well, you've obviously got their number |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 03:18 AM Response to Reply #294 |
299. They were thugs, and died as such. Live like a thug, die like a thug. |
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hiphopnation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 09:42 AM Response to Reply #299 |
311. ... |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:50 AM Response to Reply #219 |
237. There were only 10 spots... |
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BulletproofLandshark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:38 AM Response to Original message |
222. I'd have Black Sabbath as a poll choice over Dion or Run DMC, but that's just me. |
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Tennessee Gal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
225. The Beatles |
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ccharles000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
227. Celine Dion is the only one I like on that list |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:43 AM Response to Reply #227 |
235. Finally, I found one Dion fan! |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 04:42 PM Response to Reply #227 |
255. And to think I thought you were cute. |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 08:58 AM Response to Original message |
228. Bob Dylan--influenced the Beatles |
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Ohio Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
232. What? No Rush? |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
245. Bruce Springsteen is a pretty big deal. |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
251. There are so many, I don't think it is fair to cite just one. |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
253. To everyone within this thread who hates Celine Dion.... |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:31 PM Response to Reply #253 |
281. This has to be manufactured. |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:29 PM Response to Reply #253 |
289. Manufactured |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 08:51 AM Response to Reply #289 |
310. It was done for American Idol. The special effects are pretty good. |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
256. Hendrix ...if you are a guitar player n/t |
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aaaaaa5a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 04:54 PM Response to Reply #256 |
258. Here's Hendrix doing the National Anthem at Woodstock! |
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Mamacrat (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 07:07 PM Response to Reply #256 |
265. SRV |
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PSzymeczek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:33 PM Response to Reply #256 |
282. Respect the classics, man! |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 06:07 PM Response to Original message |
260. I'm going with Elvis |
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BLUSH (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 06:59 PM Original message |
You forgot |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
263. I never cared for the Beatles. Never liked their music. n/t |
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heppcatt (188 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
278. Buddy Holly |
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abq e streeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
283. for popular and influential together, its a toss up between Elvis and The Beatles |
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FormerDittoHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
284. Consider whose music has been covered by other artists. Is there any question? |
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-..__... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
285. Influential? - Eddie VanHalen. |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 08:21 AM Response to Reply #285 |
309. Understandable, but how do you dismiss Michael Jackson's influence on pop music today? |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
287. Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis |
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-..__... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-27-09 11:07 PM Response to Reply #287 |
288. Jerry Lee Lewis... |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 02:29 AM Response to Original message |
298. I think that Michael Jackson was influential |
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Norrin Radd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 05:29 AM Response to Original message |
302. Bowie. |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 05:50 AM Response to Reply #302 |
303. Oh You Pretty Things |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 06:35 AM Response to Reply #302 |
307. Five Years |
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Norrin Radd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-29-09 04:12 AM Response to Reply #307 |
316. I'm partial to |
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1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 05:55 AM Response to Original message |
304. i've got to go with thomas edison. "mary had a little lamb" was the most important recording ever... |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 06:23 AM Response to Original message |
306. They're not the most influential artist of all time... |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-28-09 07:37 AM Response to Reply #306 |
308. I was once a KISS fan. |
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cbdo2007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-29-09 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
317. Bob Dylan - The Beatles - Elvis Presley |
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