Your fave bands/solo artist from each decade

The Waiting Trophy Man
The Waiting Trophy Man Niagara region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,158
edited April 2007 in Other Music
50's - I'm going to pick the Shirelles here, because they actually had talent and could sing, unlike the talentless bimbos of today who make it big by looking like hot sluts. Plus it's my only opportunity to pick a favorite female group/solo artist. They really made their mark in the 60's, but they were formed in 1958, according to wiki.

60's - The Beatles. No explanation needed, really. I've been listening to them since I was 14/15. I can only go so long without listening to them before I go on a binge. Their music is timeless and I will enjoy it for the rest of my life.

70's - John Lennon. He didn't need to be in the Beatles to write great songs.

80's - Guns n'fuckin' Roses. My first favorite band. I was obsessed with Appetite for Destruction. I wish they could have made one more album together. Axl - you're an asshole.

90's - Since this is the 'other music' thread, and it's obvious I would pick Pearl Jam, I will pick my other favorite. Many to choose from, but the only other artist that came out of the 90's that I still love and follow to this day is Beck. He is a genius and I hope he continues making music for a long, long time.

2000-present, sadly there's nothing new out there today that grabs me. I find myself going back to the older stuff.
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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    50's- Miles Davis His career spans many decades and his brillance is showcased in each. I adore Kind of blue and it was born in this decade. To me he wins on that album alone (although he had many other great albums this decade to go along with it)

    60's- Bob Dylan- I always liked bobs acoustic side and he did some marvolous work in this decade. Can't go Wrong with Bob

    70's- Neil Young- Many great groups and heavy competition, but to me this was neil's watershed decade. Mainstream success such as Harvest and fan favorite albums such as on the beach. He was burning up inside during this time and his music showcased that.

    80's- Dinosaur Jr- J, Murph, & Lou making music that i'll never forget. J melted faces at an unimaginable rate. (and still does)

    90's- Pearl Jam of course. I don't think i need to explain. This decade like the 70s had many for me to choose from but i love the 90's albums.

    00's-I'm changing my orginal pick for the 00's to Mastodon. These guys rock so hard i love them. I can't get enough of them. Once i see them in May it will be the 4th time i've seen them live in 9 months.

    That said wilco, arcade fire, mars volta are all makeing very good music too. Perhaps in another hour i'll switch it to one of them.
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  • Todd76
    Todd76 Posts: 1,469
    50's: Johnny Cash (had to cheat and check Wikipedia for music that came out in the 50's....a little too before my time)

    60's: the Beatles

    70's: the Clash
    Neil Young

    80's: the Cure
    Sonic Youth

    90's: Sebadoh
    the Rheostatics

    00's: Arcade Fire
    Broken Social Scene
    the Decemberists
    In my world everyone is a pony,
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  • hippiemom
    hippiemom Posts: 3,326
    Man, this is hard! I'm having a really tough time picking just one from any decade.

    50s - Chuck Berry

    60s - Bob Dylan

    70s - Led Zeppelin

    80s - U2

    90s - Pearl Jam

    00s - The White Stripes

    I could change my mind about any of these except PJ at a moment's notice. The list of bands that are *this close* to being my #1 is long.
    "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." ~ MLK, 1963
  • SLH916
    SLH916 Posts: 132
    I love your post, but it's so hard to pick just one.

    50's- Buddy Holly. Unbelievably catchy songs and a style that now sounds retro rather than dated.

    60's- Everyone loves the Beatles, the Stones, Bob Dylan, but the group I keep going back to is Creedence Clearwater Revival. John Fogerty may be the most underrated songwriter of the 60's.

    70's- Bruce Springsteen. I thought that Born to Run was the greatest thing that I had ever heard. It's still my favorite album and THUNDER ROAD is still my favorite song.

    80's- Prince. What a talent. This guy can do anything and do it well. The voice, the songwriting, the musicianship.

    90's- Radiohead. The most innovative band of the 90's?

    00's- The White Stripes/Jack White. Jack White is another amazing talent with a unique voice.
  • bassmac2
    bassmac2 Posts: 12
    hard to pick some..

    50's-Buddy Holly

    60's-The Beatles

    70's-Neil Young

    80's-ummm....not to big on the 80's but id have to say U2

    90's-Pearl Jam

    00's-Kings of Leon
    Given To Fly
  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 17,017
    50's - Elvis
    60's - Beatles
    70's - Led Zeppelin
    80's - Iron Maiden
    90's - Pearl Jam
    00's - Nothing
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024: Philly 2, 2025: Pittsburgh 1

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  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    50's - Elvis Presley
    60's - The Beatles
    70's - Pink Floyd
    80's - NIN (hey, their first album was released in '89!)
    90's - PEARL JAM
    00's - Wolfmother
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    -Eddie Vedder

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  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    50's - Elvis Presley
    60's - The Beatles
    70's - Pink Floyd
    80's - NIN (hey, their first album was released in '89!)
    90's - PEARL JAM
    00's - Wolfmother
    "Darth Vader would say 'Impressive'."

    -Eddie Vedder

    6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
    6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    50's - Chuck Berry

    60's - Beatles

    70's - The Ramones

    80's - U2

    90's - Pearl Jam

    00's - zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    I've never understood the lack of enthusiasm folks on this message board have for bands making music today. I won't bash anyones opinion but their a some great bands making music in my opinion. Sure none of the bands i think are great are being pumped by the radio, but the music is still very good.
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  • gleemonex
    gleemonex Posts: 848
    50's: Chuck Berry
    60's: The Doors
    70's: Pink Floyd
    80's: Red Hot Chili Peppers
    90's: Obviously Pearl Jam, but also Stone Temple Pilots
    00's: Death From Above 1979
    “Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It’s round and wet and crowded. At the outside, babies, you’ve got about a hundred years here. There’s only one rule that I know of, babies — ‘God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.’” - Kurt Vonnegut
  • The Waiting Trophy Man
    The Waiting Trophy Man Niagara region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,158
    intodeep wrote:
    I've never understood the lack of enthusiasm folks on this message board have for bands making music today. I won't bash anyones opinion but their a some great bands making music in my opinion. Sure none of the bands i think are great are being pumped by the radio, but the music is still very good.

    I think the problem for me is, I don't listen to the radio like I used to. I don't watch much music. I don't watch SNL. And I don't pick up every issue of Rolling Stone. I'm more or less out of the loop, I guess. Not saying there isn't anything good out there. So I shouldn't have said that nothing grabs me today. I'm just not hearing anything. If I had to pick someone, I would say Eminem, though. Not a fan, but I do own and really like 'the Eminem show'. I never thought I would like rap music.
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    Another habit says its long overdue
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    intodeep wrote:
    I've never understood the lack of enthusiasm folks on this message board have for bands making music today. I won't bash anyones opinion but their a some great bands making music in my opinion. Sure none of the bands i think are great are being pumped by the radio, but the music is still very good.

    I listen to the alternative station on Sirius and will listen to the bands that a lot of people here like........honestly they all sound the same......especially voices.......ah hell the music too....but if you or others like them, great but I haven't heard anything unique........:)
  • SLH916
    SLH916 Posts: 132
    cutback wrote:
    I listen to the alternative station on Sirius and will listen to the bands that a lot of people here like........honestly they all sound the same......especially voices.......ah hell the music too....but if you or others like them, great but I haven't heard anything unique........:)

    I listen, too, and I know what you mean. I think that some of the songwriting is where the issue arises.
  • Todd76
    Todd76 Posts: 1,469
    well sonny....they sure don't make music like they used to....back in in the good ol' flannel days when the music meant something

    ....pretty sad really - just a reflection of the age of most people on this board in my opinion (reminds me of conversations I used to hear my parents having with their friends about how they just can't relate to new music and how much they miss their good ol' rock n roll)

    ....i've said it before (and i'll say it again) - in my opinion the music that has come out this decade kicks the crap out of the majority of stuff from the '90s
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  • Azwethinkweiz
    Azwethinkweiz Posts: 547
    Wow, tough question.

    50's: Frank Sinatra
    60's: Led Zeppelin
    70's: Pink Floyd
    80's: Metallica
    90's: Pearl Jam
    00's: Incubus
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,248
    50s: Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode still kicks ass after all these years
    60s: The Doors - They were ahead of their time imo
    70s: Led Zeppelin - One of the greatest bands
    80s: Sonic Youth - Love the collage of noise that is SY
    90s: Pearl Jam - duh
    00s: Pearl Jam - I'm like a lot of others that aren't in the loop in regards to new bands, and since I like PJs albums this decade as well...if I can't choose PJ twice, then I go with Sleater-Kinney
  • Klumpie
    Klumpie Posts: 2,649
    50's: Elvis, Miles Davis, John Caltrone

    60's: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Velvet Underground

    70's: Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Clash, The Ramones

    80's: Metallica, Sonic Youth, The Cure, Slayer, The Sound, Pixies, Tom Waits

    90's: Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Kyuss, Radiohead, Oasis, The God Machine, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Nirvana, Slint

    00's: Porcupine Tree, Drive-By Truckers, Anathema, A Perfect Circle, Explosions In The Sky, Boris, Mastodon, Grandaddy
  • Manstis1604
    Manstis1604 Posts: 99
    50s - Miles Davis
    60s - John Coltrane
    70s - Led Zeppelin
    80s - Soundgarden (Louder than Love was in the 80s)
    90s - Nirvana
    00s - The Mars Volta
  • Matty Boy
    Matty Boy Posts: 421
    This is a great thread!! I'm going under the premise that you can only list a band once.

    50's-Chuck Berry
    60's-The Roling Stones
    70's-Led Zeppelin
    80's-Guns N' Roses
    90's-Pearl Jam/Oasis
    00's-Nothing as this decade fucking sucks ass. It would be an insult to the great musicians I listed above to pick some second rate hacks from this decade.

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