Johnny Rotten comments about Eddie Vedder

tremors

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

zootown wrote:

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

Dude, no way. They were together for only 3 years and put out just ONE ALBUM. They're like a genital wart on the penis of Rock N Roll history.

I usually try to stay out of subjective arguments regarding music- but yours has to be one of the most ridiculous comments Ive read in some time. You may not like the Sex Pistols, and thats fine, but to imply that Never mind the Bollocks is anything but groundbreaking, is outrageously ignorant. And dont just take my word for it...ask anyone who knows anything about music!

I didn't say that I don't think "Nevermind The Bollocks..." is groundbreaking. I'm just disagreeing with 'slap upside the head' when he says they're as relevant as PJ with as rabid a fanbase. They're like Bill Walton the former NBA player. He had a few good years, got hurt, and that was that. The Pistols had a few good years, self-destructed, and that was that.

It's still a hugely influential album. Would there have been a nevermind without a never mind the bollocks?

zootown

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Dude, no way. They were together for only 3 years and put out just ONE ALBUM. They're like a genital wart on the penis of Rock N Roll history.[/quote]

I usually try to stay out of subjective arguments regarding music- but yours has to be one of the most ridiculous comments Ive read in some time. You may not like the Sex Pistols, and thats fine, but to imply that Never mind the Bollocks is anything but groundbreaking, is outrageously ignorant. And dont just take my word for it...ask anyone who knows anything about music![/quote]

I didn't say that I don't think "Nevermind The Bollocks..." is groundbreaking. I'm just disagreeing with 'slap upside the head' when he says they're as relevant as PJ with as rabid a fanbase. They're like Bill Walton the former NBA player. He had a few good years, got hurt, and that was that. The Pistols had a few good years, self-destructed, and that was that.[/quote]

Ok...this sounds different than calling them a genital wart. I wouldn't say that they are as relevant as PJ either, simply because, as you noted, their career was tragically very short. However, that record changed my life, and alot of my friends' lives too. BTW, comparing the old hippie Bill Walton with the Sex Pistols---wanna talk about complete opposite mindsets!

Ledbetterman10

zootown wrote:

Ok...this sounds different than calling them a genital wart. I wouldn't say that they are as relevant as PJ either, simply because, as you noted, their career was tragically very short. However, that record changed my life, and alot of my friends' lives too. BTW, comparing the old hippie Bill Walton with the Sex Pistols---wanna talk about complete opposite mindsets!

Yeah I knew I went a little far with the "genital wart" line. And you're right about the mindsets of Walton and the Pistols being as far apart as you can get. I've compared Walton to Syd Barrett because of the short tenure of greatness so I figured it would work with the Sex Pistols.

TR15590

When Public Image Limited was in concert (DC 2010) Eddie, and Jeff wanted to met John Lydon "Rotten". They went backstage and was really influenced by PIL; so much so they started covering the song Public Image. Eddie and Jeff (along with two other guys) were really cool and nice to John. If you get to know John Lydon you will know most things he says is for show and entertainment. I have no doubt that John said those things for shock value; after all there is not a bigger singer in the world than EV.

tremors

TR15590 wrote:

When Public Image Limited was in concert (DC 2010) Eddie, and Jeff wanted to met John Lydon "Rotten". They went backstage and was really influenced by PIL; so much so they started covering the song Public Image. Eddie and Jeff (along with two other guys) were really cool and nice to John. If you get to know John Lydon you will know most things he says is for show and entertainment. I have no doubt that John said those things for shock value; after all there is not a bigger singer in the world than EV.

Sounds about right. Nice first post!!

Ty

curmudgeoness wrote:

From Marky Ramone's Wikipedia page:

"In October 2001, Marky appeared on MTV accepting a lifetime achievement award presented by Bono of U2 to the Ramones." :?

Does he also complain about this in the interview quoted above?

I don't know. I've been a fan of the Ramones for ever and ever. That's not a cool comment to make, and maybe we should just leave it at that. I'll hope that if, say John Mayer inducts Pearl Jam in the Hall of Fame, the guys will be cool enough and mature enough not to make snarky comments about the guy, you know?

As for Johnny Rotten, come on. Wouldn't you be more surprised if he sat down and gave an interview about how nothing has moved him like "Daughter"??

Agree. And no one went crazy when Flea inducted Metallica. It's better when the induction comes from a passionate fan, and that's what Eddie is to Ramones, NY, REM and whomever else he inducted. I wouldn't give a fuck if Jessica Simpson inducted PJ, as long as he speech showed her passion for a band, she would be the right choice (example onlony, ofcourse, hahaha). Fuck, I hope she doesn't get the job!