who were already past their prime and did most of what they were going to do in music anyway? Not that's it's not sad they died.
I'm flabbergasted. Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix??
Kurt?
C'mon man....wasn't Jerry Garcia near death for years and like almost 70 when he died?
wow
Kurt Cobain was past his prime when he died???? did dave grohl's career end with nirvana?
you're misreading my intent (my fault). I was grouping Kurt in with the obvious choices to bring back instead of people like Jerry Garcia...Jimi Hendrix is an obvious choice, along with Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison
Simply because they had come out with a new sound, he was still young at 27 and I've always thought that the songs from LA Woman would have sounded GREAT live. The Changeling, Love Her Madly, LA Woman, The WASP and Riders on the Storm......are you kidding me???!!
as a musician, but my college roommate would start and end this conversation with Aaliyah. He was beyond infatuated with her and crushed when she died in the plane crash.
Such a shame they never got a chance to tour with those songs
who were already past their prime and did most of what they were going to do in music anyway? Not that's it's not sad they died.
So the older ones would just croak again pretty soon? Shit, this game is no fun then. Since we are talking about raising the dead, I thought they would be immortal.
Simply because they had come out with a new sound, he was still young at 27 and I've always thought that the songs from LA Woman would have sounded GREAT live. The Changeling, Love Her Madly, LA Woman, The WASP and Riders on the Storm......are you kidding me???!!
Morrison was only 27, but his liver and heart were 92.
who were already past their prime and did most of what they were going to do in music anyway? Not that's it's not sad they died.
So the older ones would just croak again pretty soon? Shit, this game is no fun then. Since we are talking about raising the dead, I thought they would be immortal.
The point being that they pretty much had full careers....it's not like their creativity DIDNT reach its full potential because of an early death....I just don't get why somebody would want to bring somebody back when they already had a full career as opposed to somebody like Jimi Hendrix...makes no sense to me
Best flow ever for a popular mainstream rapper. That unique delivery/wit really gave him a one of a kind sound. Unlike most old school rappers, Biggies verses still sound great on modern beats because of that flow. I've heard all sorts of background music for Biggie, from his original smooth 90s BK sound to ridiculous electronic/trap beats of today... It always sounds good. His flow works on anything. Makes me think he would've found a way to adapt and stay relevant/good for longer than most.
But he's not a musician he's a rapper whine whine whine. Suck it. He was a musical talent who never had the time to put out a massive volume of music.
who were already past their prime and did most of what they were going to do in music anyway? Not that's it's not sad they died.
So the older ones would just croak again pretty soon? Shit, this game is no fun then. Since we are talking about raising the dead, I thought they would be immortal.
The point being that they pretty much had full careers....it's not like their creativity DIDNT reach its full potential because of an early death....I just don't get why somebody would want to bring somebody back when they already had a full career as opposed to somebody like Jimi Hendrix...makes no sense to me
The way the OP is phrased though, there's no criteria for selections so it's basically asking who is your favorite dead musician. It doesn't say who would accomplish the most by returning or who would the world benefit most from by bringing them back.
Not that I disagree with that train of thought, I said Frank Zappa because I miss Frank Zappa not because as a genius and an innovator he would continue to break down barriers and continue to contribute and influence multiple types of music.
Maybe you should start your own thread and define the parameters as bringing back someone who would contribute the most, someone who died young and could have been immortal. It would probably cut down on the answers but it would be interesting discussion imo.
will always be my #1 choice. He was a guitar genius who was really just in the second inning of his musical career. Unlike some of the older guys that some of you have mentioned, there was so much more to see from Randy.
I would also add Jim Morrison to the list because he also died so young and essentially was before my time. Would like to have seen him.
Tony Iommi - The riff master. I have a bad feeling about him. I don't think he is doing well with his cancer. When that guy passes I am going to take it hard.
I'm not saying I don't love some of The Doors music (some is dogshit)
A few years ago, I decided to watch the movie Ian watched the night he died: Strozak (sp?). And listen to Iggy Pop's The Idiot, which is what he listened to. Fuck. Talk about depressing.
Frank Zappa...really miss that guy, musical brilliance and intelligence about life in general. He would have a field day with some of the buffoons that have lead us to where we are right now.
I agree, as long as you make believe that Steve Marriott never existed.
Damn forgot about Marriott, he was the real deal. He was so good that when the original zeppelin made inquiries about him, they threatened Page with a beating. Also some interesting mob ties (Sharon Osbourn's dad) to Humble Pie and Peter Frampton (Frampton comes alive) in which both acts were ripped off to the tune of millions.
SKY DOG LIVES!!!!!
Bring em all back... I will die soon and see them again, God Willing.
My vote too. Get ready for Beethoven's 10th, performed by a full symphony orchestra augmented by some heavy metal rock bands.
-David Carradine.
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who were already past their prime and did most of what they were going to do in music anyway? Not that's it's not sad they died.
I'm flabbergasted. Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix??
Kurt?
C'mon man....wasn't Jerry Garcia near death for years and like almost 70 when he died?
wow
Kurt Cobain was past his prime when he died???? did dave grohl's career end with nirvana?
you're misreading my intent (my fault). I was grouping Kurt in with the obvious choices to bring back instead of people like Jerry Garcia...Jimi Hendrix is an obvious choice, along with Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison
So the older ones would just croak again pretty soon? Shit, this game is no fun then. Since we are talking about raising the dead, I thought they would be immortal.
Impressive pick.
Morrison was only 27, but his liver and heart were 92.
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who were already past their prime and did most of what they were going to do in music anyway? Not that's it's not sad they died.
So the older ones would just croak again pretty soon? Shit, this game is no fun then. Since we are talking about raising the dead, I thought they would be immortal.
The point being that they pretty much had full careers....it's not like their creativity DIDNT reach its full potential because of an early death....I just don't get why somebody would want to bring somebody back when they already had a full career as opposed to somebody like Jimi Hendrix...makes no sense to me
But he's not a musician he's a rapper whine whine whine. Suck it. He was a musical talent who never had the time to put out a massive volume of music.
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who were already past their prime and did most of what they were going to do in music anyway? Not that's it's not sad they died.
So the older ones would just croak again pretty soon? Shit, this game is no fun then. Since we are talking about raising the dead, I thought they would be immortal.
The point being that they pretty much had full careers....it's not like their creativity DIDNT reach its full potential because of an early death....I just don't get why somebody would want to bring somebody back when they already had a full career as opposed to somebody like Jimi Hendrix...makes no sense to me
The way the OP is phrased though, there's no criteria for selections so it's basically asking who is your favorite dead musician. It doesn't say who would accomplish the most by returning or who would the world benefit most from by bringing them back.
Not that I disagree with that train of thought, I said Frank Zappa because I miss Frank Zappa not because as a genius and an innovator he would continue to break down barriers and continue to contribute and influence multiple types of music.
Maybe you should start your own thread and define the parameters as bringing back someone who would contribute the most, someone who died young and could have been immortal. It would probably cut down on the answers but it would be interesting discussion imo.
I agree, as long as you make believe that Steve Marriott never existed.
Not sure I've ever been that amused, apalled and nostalgic hearing a band for the first time.
Check them out. But not if you don't like spandex, hairspray, parody and misogyny.
Not sure I've ever been that amused, apalled and nostalgic hearing a band for the first time.
Check them out. But not if you don't like spandex, hairspray, parody and misogyny.
Absolutely thread worthy, you could title it "The He Man Woman Haters Club" and vote Spanky as president.
I just pictured an older Spanky in spandex, with the little beanie thing going on....that'll give me weird dreams tonight.
I would also add Jim Morrison to the list because he also died so young and essentially was before my time. Would like to have seen him.
Tony Iommi - The riff master. I have a bad feeling about him. I don't think he is doing well with his cancer. When that guy passes I am going to take it hard.
Mia Zapata
Lester Bangs was one of the only music critics that I mostly agreed with lol
Not sure I've ever been that amused, apalled and nostalgic hearing a band for the first time.
Check them out. But not if you don't like spandex, hairspray, parody and misogyny.
Michael Starr (lead singer of Steel Panther) is going to sing for the Eat'em and Smile band tonight in Hollywood.. I wish I was out there!!!
Vai
Sheehan
Bissonette
and Starr
I'm not sure if they're doing Eat'em and Smile cover to cover, or will do more..eitherway, I'm sure they'll rock Shy Boy!
micheal jackson
buddy holly
Yes. I wonder what he wouldn't have sounded like during the post-bop period? He still would have been relatively young at that point.
shit.. I can hardly get my head around his music NOW..nevermind if he evolved more. Jeez
I would've loved to hear what Jaco could've done (if there were anti-depressants back then).. asshole bouncer.
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I agree, as long as you make believe that Steve Marriott never existed.
Damn forgot about Marriott, he was the real deal. He was so good that when the original zeppelin made inquiries about him, they threatened Page with a beating. Also some interesting mob ties (Sharon Osbourn's dad) to Humble Pie and Peter Frampton (Frampton comes alive) in which both acts were ripped off to the tune of millions.