Music Royalty

I have most of their albums, either on LP or CD. They were my favorite band for years until I realized my tastes were too broad for any one band or style. Their first album, though, is still my favorite album of all time. Some of the others not so much. I got to see them in Ohio during their 10th anniversary Never Say Die tour in 1978. An unknown band called Van Halen opened for them. VH was so incredible that I, a tried and true Sabbath fan, didn't think Sabbath could follow their act. They topped them. What a concert!

RJD, the little man with the huge voice! Another fav.

Nice story Gomer. About the same year I attended a Kiss concert with an opening act called Cheap Trick. Never heard of them. They just flat played their tails off! Kiss always sounded like a garage band with flash pots. I never became a CT fan, but many were chanting “Cheap Trick” during the headliner slot. 

I respect your opinion and guess you aren’t as “aged” as I am. My opinion, just my opinion is that todays country music is only a caricature of the golden era when it truly was country. Of course to be fair, I say the same about “rock” and “pop” too. Maybe just an old grump, but I’d rather listen to the 70 and 80 year olds still performing today than anything being produced today. 

I've never strayed much into country music, if you don't count the Doobie Brothers, Outlaws, and similar bands as country. They sounded a lot like some of the country being played today. I agree Dolly belongs in the list somewhere. Should Loretta Lynn be in the country list somewhere?

I never cared for Kiss much, either. It's probably not their fault. By the time they came out I had heard so much of the music that inspired them that they just sounded generic to me. I like Cheap Trick and I think I have a tape of them around somewhere. They always sounded like they were having a lot of fun.

I didn't listen to much metal from the '80s on. I should say I didn't pay much attention. I've heard a lot of the songs but often can't pin them to a band. I can usually recognize the Scorpions because of their lead singer's distinctive voice and the tone of the lead guitar.

That is something to consider, but there are a lot of great artist that have passed away but we’re just really good.  I think Kurt Cobain is an example.  Aleya comes to mind, I think was really good but I think she gets forgotten about sometimes.

And sales….I think that could be a topic in and of itself.  There’s no way older artist sales can compare to industry sales today.  As technology has advanced there are more buying options than there used to be.

You shouldn't feel that way. Everyone likes different things for different reasons. There's no more sense getting bothered by someone's favorite music than by their favorite color.

My heart and soul are nourished and sustained by music. I have some strong opinions about who and what is good or bad. In the end, what does it matter? It's just music. Like any other art, people have strong opinions about their tastes. I've come to believe that music is what a person enjoys listening to. We may not like it, but hey, why should we care what the other likes?

Speaking of which...
I don't see a Gospel category. Does it fit under Soul? Can a group be a Royal? I nominate this one because I don't know much Gospel but I've loved this song since I first heard it. Voices are instruments, too.

Okay, new genre.

Vocalist: Matthew Ward

Guitar: Phil Keaggy

Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill, Daniel Amos….

Like I said, I'm not too familiar with Gospel. I checked out Phil Keaggy and, after stumbling on his Salvation Army Band, I can have no argument against his being King of Gospel guitar.

My tastes in Gospel vocals aren't covered by a single vocalist so whatever people choose is fine by me. My tastes in Gospel generally head this direction:

Hasn't Eminem been absolutely terrible for a while though? I don't listen to him much, but i know about some of his overglorified dad jokes as lyrics from watching The Needle Drop on youtube.

Rock/rock adjacent (imo):

60s: Jimi Hendrix, Beatles, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Velvet Underground.

70s: David Bowie, King Crimson, Can, Captain Beefheart.

80s: Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, New Order.

90s: Nirvana, My Bloody Valentine, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine.

Electronica:

Early: Kraftwerk, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Tangerine Dream, Giorgio Moroder.

Later: Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Daft Punk, The Prodigy, Amon Tobin.

My last post #45 was in response to the thread moving into the Christian/Gospel realm, which some may and may not have understood. I have extreme musical appreciations, if that is a word. Also I feel it’s important to say I’d rather not denigrate someone else’s likes, rather make room at the table and set another plate. There’s plenty of good music out there to go around for everyone. Some really good comments in this thread, a breath of fresh air in these parts.

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/off-topic/acronym-game-1

I, the OP, also think this has been a good thread, and I thank all of you for your posts, feedback, and insights in general.  Regarding the Country Music list at the top of this thread, I have to defer to @mpaetz and @Wits-end...as do I to @OldSpooky and @Gomer_Pyle regarding the Heavy Metal listings...(hey, Gomer, in reference to your post #32, though, you'd asked about if  Dolly and Loretta Lynn should be in the Country list----they are! Check out the original list at the top of this thread)...and @Gregg-Turkington, yes, good point regarding Aleya----she should be among the "Princesses of Hip-Hop/Rap"...and finally, @Pegusu, interestingly enough, even though you initially claimed to  completely disagree with our choices, some of the ones on your short list (post #38), such as "King of Country"--Johnny Cash--and "Queen of Country"--Loretta Lynn (although @mpaetz makes a good case for Patsy Cline!)--mirrored the exact ones listed on the Original List at the top of this thread! Although I must comment upon your choice of Britney Spears as the "Princess of Pop"----she probably SHOULD have been that, but the infamous "Kiss Of Death" with Madonna way back then essentially ruined her career. But thank you for your input, milady---it was an honor to have you here! You're becoming a force to reckon with in these hallowed Chess.com Forums...and thank you all once again!!

Nice listing man!

I've never really liked the top groups nor the top songs. So no kings and queens.  It's more about meaning in my life. For eg this I shared with my older kid.

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