people are throwing out names left and right, each person has their own taste and that's great. I am just really baffled that so many criticize the Jerry GArcia choice. What is with the utter hatred that the mere mention of his name conjures among non fans???
I hadn't mentioned anything about Garcia but I doubt people are critical because of any hatred. It's more likely they think that there is really nothing new he probably has to offer at this point even if given a second chance.
people are throwing out names left and right, each person has their own taste and that's great. I am just really baffled that so many criticize the Jerry GArcia choice. What is with the utter hatred that the mere mention of his name conjures among non fans???
I hadn't mentioned anything about Garcia but I doubt people are critical because of any hatred. It's more likely they think that there is really nothing new he probably has to offer at this point even if given a second chance.
As a songwriter I think he was hitting a stride again. Days Between and So Many Roads were fantastic songs. But, compared with musicians who didn't show everything they had yet, I totally agree with you.
I'd probably have to go with Hendrix or Zappa personally.
He was so crazy he probably doesn't even realize he's dead. There is a reason why the members one day drove past his house to pick him up to go to a gig and decided to keep driving.
I'd go with John Lennon (whom I believe still had a lot to give)
Tops my list,....I saw him in the late 80's.
Johnny Winter...saw him in Santa Barbara early 80's he freakin ripped it up.
Albert King...I saw Albert King a few weeks before he died @ Kimball's east in Oakland, Ca.
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.
I hadn't mentioned anything about Garcia but I doubt people are critical because of any hatred. It's more likely they think that there is really nothing new he probably has to offer at this point even if given a second chance.
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people are throwing out names left and right, each person has their own taste and that's great. I am just really baffled that so many criticize the Jerry GArcia choice. What is with the utter hatred that the mere mention of his name conjures among non fans???
I hadn't mentioned anything about Garcia but I doubt people are critical because of any hatred. It's more likely they think that there is really nothing new he probably has to offer at this point even if given a second chance.
As a songwriter I think he was hitting a stride again. Days Between and So Many Roads were fantastic songs. But, compared with musicians who didn't show everything they had yet, I totally agree with you.
...but maybe if I brought back Cliff Burton, Metallica would still be fucking awesome.
If I have to kill someone, Bob Rock for Cliff Burton sounds like a steal.
...but maybe if I brought back Cliff Burton, Metallica would still be fucking awesome.
If I have to kill someone, Bob Rock for Cliff Burton sounds like a steal.
I thought about Zappa, but he died in the 90s and I didn't enjoy anything he did from mid 80s on.
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Pink Floyd
Not if would deny us listening to David Gilmour
He was so crazy he probably doesn't even realize he's dead. There is a reason why the members one day drove past his house to pick him up to go to a gig and decided to keep driving.
Johnny Winter...saw him in Santa Barbara early 80's he freakin ripped it up.
Albert King...I saw Albert King a few weeks before he died @ Kimball's east in Oakland, Ca.
it's Stevie Ray Vaughan.
But no Duane.....but Dickie Betts tore it up.
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