Are stage musicians a dead/dying breed?
116549
You have got to go see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra rock concert!!  The lights were insane and there was smoke, music, reverb... There were lazars and tons of special effects!
775128
I have been asked this many times for our concerts, the only sure fire way is to screw the musicians or stage manager. But the musicians are better:) \n\nYep, that'll do it.
1078837
Producers are all trying to manufacture what will sell.  They are influencing semi-talented performers who are only in it for the money.  The true artists aren't played on popular radio anymore.
104934
I don't, but I'm sure there are people that do. \n\nSame goes for all genres of music. You have some that like, some that don't.
976429
girl you have issues. just because your idols killed themselves in one way or another, doesnt mean you have to. appreciate them for the music they left behind & dont try to emulate them. you will not find them in the afterlife. it doesnt work that way.\n\nby the way...i dont know what women you know that are "old cripply ladies" at 34, but im 36 and far from that. i look great, not just for my age, but for any age!!!
788002
Don't worry this is a good sign! With all bands of this sort, a greatest hits does not bode well for their future and judging by publicity they have had recently (i.e. members making derisory coments about their management and the sort of shows they were formed on) I wouldn't at all be surprised if we didn't hear their next concerts will be the farewell gigs. Chanced upon a tv show a while back where they were all making it pretty clear they were fed up of being filmed and were so ungrateful for the chances they had been given that hopefully, we won't be subjected to their manufacured tartiness for too much longer.
309276
No, not until now, but I have noticed most musicians have a heroin habit at some point in there career, oddly enough everyone you just listed did.
483922
They're awesome, Billy Martin is an awesome guitarist. Although it's a bit sad that Joel and Benji get most of the attention. I liked their old songs better, 'Chronicles of Life and Death' sound emo.
440483
because there are some old fogey punks who refuse to believe that anyone besides the Ramones and possibly the Clash are real punks.\n\nheh.  as soon as i posted this, my computer started playing me some Clash.  is that a sign?
110230
Absolutely.  Old hippies never die, we just flash back.  \n\nI have a fond spot in my heart for the really old jams, like St. Stephen.  I also still enjoy the Working Man's Dead album.
452900
Usually they are the enemy.\n\nEvery major label involved in the hunt for new bands now has on staff a high-profile point man, an "A & R" rep who can present a comfortable face to any prospective band. The initials stand for "Artist and Repertoire." because historically, the A & R staff would select artists to record music that they had also selected, out of an available pool of each. This is still the case, though not openly. These guys are universally young [about the same age as the bands being wooed], and nowadays they always have some obvious underground rock credibility flag they can wave.
1073482
I don't think they are, seeing as they're in the studio recording their 5th full-length album. I included their official website as a reference, you can use it to keep tabs on what they're up to.\n(They're my favorite band :-) )
975840
not! drummers add a bit of energy to the stage... the lack of one gives the performance a fake... or boring feel... I recommend a real drummer
355000
Classic Rock and Roll is not dead.  It is just not coming over the airwaves.\n\nOlder music lovers either iPod or play self-mix CD's, and many are listening to real Rock and Roll.\n\nThe radio stations tend toward newer releases and have become big business.  They tend to push groups like Green Day, so younger listeners have little choices.  Many have never heard any really good music.\n\nThe mere fact that "Dark Side of the Moon" is still being sold in music stores while CD's cut only two years ago are not, should tell you something about the quality of some of the newer groups.  Who is to say what will be available in ten years?
533589
they are all probably dead or senile
407539
umm I think As I lay Dying, but that doesn't sound right... it someone like that. upon looking at their website (fightoffyourdemons.com) they are touring with no one at the moment
981753
No the Clash is no longer a band. I was a huge fan. I think London's Calling was there best album. One of the first (popular) member combinations Simonon,Strummer,Jones & Headon only three are still living. Joe Strummer died in 2002. I have seen all of there offspring bands and member changes & the original ones were the best. They were officially "broke up" in 1986. Hope that helps?