Who Will Take Over The Rock Reign?

drew0 · August 2006

It always makes me curious, who will be the next big musical acts in the world of rock & roll? It seems that all we have left, that can sell out major venues, are the old times (Aerosmith, Bruce, U2, Rolling Stones, etc.), and then a select group of artists that are remaining from the '90s (DMB, Pearl Jam, Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Tool, Nine Inch Nails). In all honesty, in ten years, I don't know if any of those bands will still be around - Pearl Jam will be in their 50s, Dave will be close to 50, but Carter and Boyd will be close to 60. What bands have the commercial appeal, and the musical talent that willl allow them to make it to the big time? I can't really see anyone becoming successfull and popular, but still be able to make amazing music, the way that PJ, Chili Peppers, DMB, etc. do. Here are some ones I think could become famous, but I don't think any have the commercial or mainstream appeal to make it that big...

Drive By Truckers
Robert Randolph
The Mars Volta
The Black Keys
My Morning Jacket
John Butler Trio
Umphrey's McGee
Wolfmother

soonforget24 · August 2006

Tenacious D.

There can be no other.

SVRDhand13 · August 2006

drew0 wrote:

Drive By Truckers
Robert Randolph
The Mars Volta
The Black Keys
My Morning Jacket
John Butler Trio
Umphrey's McGee
Wolfmother

i can't see any of them getting that big.

wolfbear · August 2006

Very good observation. I have been calling for a new "wave" of rock. I truly think it is coming. Just don't know who or what it is. It is definitely time though.

The 80's sucked imo and the 90's ruled! Now it's time for something new. Besides that, it is definitely bleak on the oldies tour. Like you said, PJ will be in their 50's (which really isn't that bad), but other than that bleak. Help!

Pearl Jam and toast · August 2006

Out of that list probably MMJ.

The next big rock 'regin holders' won't be big and popular.

People have retarded themselves and i can't see actual good music really making a rebound into mainstream.

Which is why MMJ have a shot.

I dunno... who says we've seen the next kings yet?

Pearl Jam definetly hold the reigns now. Even if you hate the band I think that's a pretty solid statement.

On second thought, Neil Young is probably leading the pack... Maybe Dylan.. But Neil's live shows are still stellar. Respect your elders!

drew0 · August 2006

I don't really see any of those bands becoming to the popularity of Chili Peppers, DMB, or Pearl Jam, but those are the only really talented / "up and coming" bands that I see. I keep hoping something pops up. I love huge concerts, where I'm only one person in a sea, and everyone is singing along, and the band is original, talented, and amazing to watch. Sadly, I don't see anyone on the horizon to go and see once Pearl Jam, Chili Peppers, and DMB throw in the towel.

surferdude · August 2006

drew0 wrote:

I don't really see any of those bands becoming to the popularity of Chili Peppers, DMB, or Pearl Jam, but those are the only really talented / "up and coming" bands that I see. I keep hoping something pops up. I love huge concerts, where I'm only one person in a sea, and everyone is singing along, and the band is original, talented, and amazing to watch. Sadly, I don't see anyone on the horizon to go and see once Pearl Jam, Chili Peppers, and DMB throw in the towel.

Arcade Fire possibly. Maybe the Killers. There's not a band with more than two albums out that I think has a chance.

So hard to say because no had heard of Guns n Roses prior to their first release then a year later they were huge. There's so much luck to do with sticking together that it's hard to say.

As much as I love Pearl Jam I think you'd have to rate U2 as the number one live draw.

mrwalkerb · August 2006

three words

FALL OUT BOY

best album I may have ever heard last year and they can only be getting better

PearlJamminJason · August 2006

Lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

verb_to_trust · August 2006

fall out boy?

that's a joke right?

kdpjam · August 2006

far into the future..there are alot of excellent underground bands, but who will be the next big act? it remains to be seen.

Pearl Jam and toast · August 2006

verb_to_trust wrote:

fall out boy?

that's a joke right?

It has to be.

tonadax · August 2006

older people always think new generations are worse...it´s bullshit...many of those bands who people mentioned before play good rock but, i don´t see them like a the new rock revolution or being remembered as a one of greatest bands of all time, or maybe i´m wrong............

Incubus
army of everyone
pavement
my morning jacket
slipknot
korn
alter bridge
the used
glassjaw
as i lay dying
crazyfits
in flames
trivium
killwitch engaged
foo fighters
seether
silverchair
artic monkeys
the white stripes
and of course The Rolling Stones

neartodeath · August 2006

while i can't comment on all the bands drew0 has listed i can say that without a doubt when you have 3 super talented, absolutely KILLER, singer/songwriter/guitar players in ONE BAND you have got something going.

Drive By Truckers are it

intodeep · August 2006

Mastodon is here to rule the rock world. Blood Mountain the major label debut is out in a month and a half and all will bow to their dominance!!

Just kidding

I hope their new album is not mainstream enough to catch casual rock fans. I can't imagine hearing march of the fire ants on a pop station. It seems like for a rock band to reach that big time status they have to be able to have a couple songs cross over and be played on pop stations

yosi1 · August 2006

tonadax wrote:

army of everyone

We have yet to see what these guys are like. And personally, I hope they don't last so STP can get back together.

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