Is it more of a marketing gimmick for radio stations or can you actually define it?
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I define classic rock as like anything else that becomes a classic. It's original and only one of it's kind. U can argue where it's roots originate e.g. blues, country, but it mostly evolved from when the Beatles came to America. All of a sudden everyone wanted to be in a band cause the music was so cool and original, one of it's kind, classic.They all wanted to grow their hair long, have the same look and it evolved from there.All of these bands that evolved from the Beatles era took it a little further and added their own touch or their own sound, it was a sound that no one had ever heard before, or original if u will.For example, the group called Blue Cheer that came out in the late 60's (also called the grandfather of heavy metal) first added that driving guitar sound that is heard so prominent in heavy metal today.Then the moog was invented (synthesizer) and someone experimented with that sound and the Beatles are well known for their experimenting with different types of instruments and sounds thus Sgt.Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album became a classic. It's like a groups signature of their personal sound. Like when u hear it you immediately know it is them. Classic Rock is music that is timeless. Isn't Mozart who was around centuries ago still with us today and still sends chills up your arm when u hear it? It's known as classical music, it was original and one of a kind. Mozart, Beetoven, etc. are timeless. Their music stands the test of time, people r still listening to it! And they r still listening to classic rock 40 years later because it's stood the test of time through the generations. It's because it's damn good music!  I hope this was helpful in answering your question.
439133
radio stations traditionally had a hard copy (record, tape, cd) of the songs, and they belong to AASCAP (- the association that makes sure artists get paid for their work being played, etc - it costs money to be a member of this group, and legally, to play music on the radio, or at your place of work you must join ). but, the artists want their music to be played, so they tend to give the copies to the stations for free.\n\nthese days, it wouldnt surprise me if there was a computerized format for a lot of their music.\n\nadded -\n\ni work at a music store, have played in bands, and been around music and had things copyrighted before. i bet they have a website, but when i did it, i had to fill out a form to join, and then fill out some forms to copyright the songs i had written. didnt make much money off it yet, but theres always hope. a friend of mine made a few thousand bucks one year though.
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Yes XM satelite radio has like three stations that are devoted to this kind of music. It is not even that pricy. My brother has XM and it is pretty cheap, and he loves it. Hope this helped. :)
177515
I do, and love them all! I love random radio, as well as the oldies, my friend's one and mine, of course. I like the most the information they provide about albums, and the rating system. \n\nWhat I dont like, though, is that it has limited use, if you listen more than I dont know how many songs in a month then you can not listen to any yahoo radio until next month! :S I guess is a way to 'force' you to get launchcast plus, which I'm not! Anyways, I love it!!
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Not sure about those others. But my whole building seems to listen to Yahoo LaunchCast. The cool thing is that they have so many genres to choose from. Also you can rate each song/album/artist ..........so that when you listen to "Your Station" , it has an idea of the music you like. \n\n(I think you only get 5 "skip songs" a day, but I just reclick the genre and so that the song changes.)
348144
It' seem that you make advert for them ?
457583
It helps to go to college and take communications classes - but that's not mandatory.  A lot of DJ's do start by just hanging around the station and working their way up.  Sometimes there are public service announcements and such - and even advertisements that need to be done by the crew of DJ's.  If you are willing to do those things pro-bono - it might help you to get noticed - if your work is great.
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Word of mouth is the WORST way to promote ANY kind of company. It's only attraction is the cost of 0. Consider this...what you say in any ad is JUST (if not more, really) as important as WHERE you say it at or through what media. With word of mouth you have NO CONTROL of your message. So even with the best intentions, someone could be talking you up and actually affect the listener negatively about what you can do. You never see your failures...only the successes with word of mouth.\n\nI would suggest radio, on stations that play the type of music you most like to produce. You know musicians are also listening in...best place to catch them. Next in line would be different music magazine publications or local 'hip' publications. The ones that talk about the art and entertainment scenes or the party places and such.\n\nYour CHEAPEST way is to make a flyer to post at record stores and intrument shops. HOWEVER, if you want it to have a great effect, either put your MOST into making that piece look amazing and keep your copy simple and bottom line as to what is in it for the prospect and don't gush on about yourself and what great equipment you have. That is important, but only in the way that actually affects what your target audience would want to do or be looking for. Always write from thier viewpoint...not yours. Also...make the graphics eye catching, yet not confusingly busy and keep a level of class and elegance to appear much bigger than you actually are. No matter your size.
501625
unfortunately that's the nature of the radio biz...
489391
i think that sh*t is HOTT!!! you should enter this contest. i entered it and i'm  gonna get a lot of radio play. i might even win that 5,000 that they're givin away!!\n\nhttp://www.thebeatgame.com
521419
I agree.\n\nIt is very hard for me to watch MTV or listen to mainsteam radio.\n\nI am a 'deeper' music listener and you have to search a little for music that has meaning and musical quality. I still think here are people out there that make music because they love music.\n\nI'm not sure if your question is a question or if you're just informing us haha. But you are right on. But of course mainstream suburban teens will tell you different.
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It makes great tv and stuff, but actually.. there is no devil, and you don't have a soul to sell.  But if all of that were really true, you do make an excellent point.  It's kinda like running out and buying a "T" shirt that says Nike on it and giving them free advertising, while they pay some basketball player a million bucks to do the same thing.
641986
I ain't listened to the radio since about 1990. And then queerchannel took over! Yewwwwwwww! Radio, from it's earliest days has been 'corporate music.' I.e., the corporation who pays more for a song to be played! And they don't only 'pay' in money. Also vacations, electrical equiptment, prostitutes hell even cups of coffee!\n\nhttp://www.total-knowledge.com/~willyblues/
251921
Not really.  I think it's a concept that reaches a certain market (family, kins, etc.).  I think it's smart.  I don't think it's really evil though.
122065
It's a TV show.  The only purpose of the enitre show is to get people to watch commercials.  They do whatever will make people watch.
677148
this sounds sarcastic, but it's not\n\nthey sound louder because they are\n\nnetworks broadcast commercials at ahigher volume than regular programs in order to get your attention
81990
sounds like an amature terroist to me LOL\n\nVery amature