Top 5 living Rock Icons
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Sure they should Chris. We're just talking about top 5, I think.
I figure if you ask everybody from 85 years old down to 15 the most recognized artists would be the ones you're looking for. If you just take 15 to 25 Katy Perry would be an icon.
One name we haven't mentioned is Madonna who I assume is known across the board.
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Rock only - does she count? Maybe.
As for being in contention, I would argue ozzy (and his bat head biting and, well, iconic look) would have to be up there, rather than someone who was an excellent musician, but never really gained individual fame (such as people like jimmy paige and brian may).
Rock only - does she count? Maybe.
As for being in contention, I would argue ozzy (and his bat head biting and, well, iconic look) would have to be up there, rather than someone who was an excellent musician, but never really gained individual fame (such as people like jimmy paige and brian may).
If anyone is a heavy metal Icon...I believe it would be Ozzy.
I mean...Sysko arguing for Gruel or Hatfield over Ozzy would be like Steve actually arguing for Gerry Marsden or Gary Brooker over Paul McCartney.
And for guys on the fringe perhaps of the heavy meta genre....Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley would be bigger icons.
Axl Rose.
Angus Young.
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No one mentioned Elton John who probably trumps most others
No one mentioned Elton John who probably trumps most others
See the very first post of this thread. I had him in the 5-10 range.
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In checking....wasn't Grohl actually second fiddle to Cobain in Nirvana?
So, what was the status there....was it a Lennon/McCartney type collaboration....or was Grohl the George Harrison of that act.....not getting his own legs until he was on his own.
(what I have heard of the Foo Fighters, I have generally liked).
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The fantastic Robert Zimmerman's name has yet to be mentioned.
IMHO, he - at least - deserves among those nominated.
He would turn heads, walking down the street - perhaps that is all we are talking about any way.
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No one mentioned Elton John who probably trumps most others
See the very first post of this thread. I had him in the 5-10 range.
See the very first post of this thread. I had him in the 5-10 range.
I had him in my top 5 too.....as well as JTP....so, actually mentioned 3 times on the first page alone....
The fantastic Robert Zimmerman's name has yet to be mentioned.
IMHO, he - at least - deserves among those nominated.
Cant say I even know who he is.....but probably will do a big ""DOH"" when you tell me.....
In checking....wasn't Grohl actually second fiddle to Cobain in Nirvana?
So, what was the status there....was it a Lennon/McCartney type collaboration....or was Grohl the George Harrison of that act.....not getting his own legs until he was on his own.
(what I have heard of the Foo Fighters, I have generally liked).
No....he was basically Nirvanas drummer......but then became front man - singer - guitarist for the Foo Fighters who have had huge success.....so, he really deserves mad props for being in 2 massively huge bands....and being great at several roles as a drummer, guitarist, singer and writer....so.....Id say definitely an icon to many and bit of a legend in his own time.....
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Robert Zimmerman = Bob Dylan.
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The fantastic Robert Zimmerman's name has yet to be mentioned.
IMHO, he - at least - deserves among those nominated.
He would turn heads, walking down the street - perhaps that is all we are talking about any way.
The fantastic Robert Zimmerman's name has yet to be mentioned.
IMHO, he - at least - deserves among those nominated.
He would turn heads, walking down the street - perhaps that is all we are talking about any way.
Again....see the very first post of the thread.....yea, I used his stage name.
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The fantastic Robert Zimmerman's name has yet to be mentioned.
IMHO, he - at least - deserves among those nominated.
He would turn heads, walking down the street - perhaps that is all we are talking about any way.
Again....see the very first post of the thread.....yea, I used his stage name.
Again....see the very first post of the thread.....yea, I used his stage name.
Me bad. Too many posts and too much 'noise'.
This might be the first time we ever agreed on anything, Gip!
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Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, if they haven't come up, should probably be in the conversation, along with Roger Daltrey.
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