Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Are you denying the fact that alot of people perceive Uncle Tupelo as one of the originators of Alt Country? Just because you believe they aren't doesn't make it so.
Who would play on an Uncle Tupelo tribute album? Probably lesser known bands… I was simply trying to point out that it's probably too early to really guage if Uncle Tupelo will have any kind of lasting impact, whereas it's quite certain that Gram Parsons has, as evidenced by the impressive array of artists who were on his tribute album (below). I mean what did Uncle Tupelo contribute to the music world that others hadn't already? Jason and the Scorchers were melding punk with country long before Uncle Tupelo ever formed…
The Fall
Is that the legendary Britpop band Coldplay you're speaking of?
Originally posted by Jaguär:
Anyone hear about Coldplay coming back again?
Are The Legendary Shack Shakers a legendary band?
I was reading a magazine at the gym, and they referred to Liz Phair as a "legendary indie rocker". I think that officially proves my initial point, that the word "legend" is overused.
I was reading a magazine at the gym, and they referred to Liz Phair as a "legendary indie rocker". I think that officially proves my initial point, that the word "legend" is overused.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:That wasnt the point we were discussing, you said that calling Jay Farrar a legend is a joke, while I am not ready to call him a legend yet, I think there is some merit there and it is hardly the most preposterous use of the word.
Are The Legendary Shack Shakers a legendary band?
I was reading a magazine at the gym, and they referred to Liz Phair as a "legendary indie rocker". I think that officially proves my initial point, that the word "legend" is overused.
I'm legendary in some of the wilder parts of Aspen Hill – that's Maryland for all that don't know.
I think perhaps Uncle Tupelo someday has a chance of going down as "legends". I don't think Son Volt or Jay's solo stuff thus far stand a chance.
Just like the Beatles are legends, but Paul McCartney's solo output only qualifies him as a former member of a legendary band, with a gimp wife.
Just like the Beatles are legends, but Paul McCartney's solo output only qualifies him as a former member of a legendary band, with a gimp wife.
Originally posted by Bob Pollard:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:That wasnt the point we were discussing, you said that calling Jay Farrar a legend is a joke, while I am not ready to call him a legend yet, I think there is some merit there and it is hardly the most preposterous use of the word.
Are The Legendary Shack Shakers a legendary band?
I was reading a magazine at the gym, and they referred to Liz Phair as a "legendary indie rocker". I think that officially proves my initial point, that the word "legend" is overused.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Still doesnt work, Paul McCartney is a legend, that doesnt change because of his solo work, the fact that he was a main songwriter for a legendary band makes him a legend.
I think perhaps Uncle Tupelo someday has a chance of going down as "legends". I don't think Son Volt or Jay's solo stuff thus far stand a chance.
Just like the Beatles are legends, but Paul McCartney's solo output only qualifies him as a former member of a legendary band, with a gimp wife.
Originally posted by thirsty moore:There are tame parts of Aspen Hill?
I'm legendary in some of the wilder parts of Aspen Hill – that's Maryland for all that don't know.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:say say say what you want…hahahahah…I crack myself up…back to work for me now
Just like the Beatles are legends, but Paul McCartney's solo output only qualifies him as a former member of a legendary band, with a gimp wife.
So who defines someone as a legend? Do you have to make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I would say anyone there can legitimately claim legend status. After that, I guess it comes down to who are big influence bands. What of the Pixies? I would say they are getting to legend status with the number of bands that cite them as a huge influence (everyone from Nirvana to Bush). But for these bands it is a slippery slope and one with more wobble room.
Oh, and as far as I could tell when I went to the RNR Hall of Fame David Crosby is the most inducted person (3 times for the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, CSN/Y).
Oh, and as far as I could tell when I went to the RNR Hall of Fame David Crosby is the most inducted person (3 times for the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, CSN/Y).
I see that even you were traumatized by the Senior Citizen uprising of '89.
Originally posted by ggw:
There are tame parts of Aspen Hill?
David Crosby is also in the lesbian Hall of Fame. The only male inductee, as far as I know. I'll check with my inside sources on that.
I don't know, I think transpiration of time also has something to do with it for me personally. The Pixies are a little too recent, though they're getting close. Uncle Tupelo is far too recent.
I don't know, I think transpiration of time also has something to do with it for me personally. The Pixies are a little too recent, though they're getting close. Uncle Tupelo is far too recent.
Originally posted by Sir HC:
So who defines someone as a legend? Do you have to make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I would say anyone there can legitimately claim legend status. After that, I guess it comes down to who are big influence bands. What of the Pixies? I would say they are getting to legend status with the number of bands that cite them as a huge influence (everyone from Nirvana to Bush). But for these bands it is a slippery slope and one with more wobble room.
Oh, and as far as I could tell when I went to the RNR Hall of Fame David Crosby is the most inducted person (3 times for the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, CSN/Y).
Bob & Rhett are cracking me up. Sounds like too many discussions I've been in after too many "happy" hours at Larry's Lounge. But we had the argument over Rush.
Rush, legend or prog rock wankers.
Now go, boys, go!
Rush, legend or prog rock wankers.
Now go, boys, go!
Larry's Lounge: friendly neighborhood bar, or fag bar?
Given that bags is probably the only patron the place has ever had, only (s)he could tell us.
Rush are closer to legendary status in my mind than Uncle Tupelo or the Fall. Though I don't like them enough to actually own an album.
Given that bags is probably the only patron the place has ever had, only (s)he could tell us.
Rush are closer to legendary status in my mind than Uncle Tupelo or the Fall. Though I don't like them enough to actually own an album.
Legendary prog rock wankers.
ByTor And The SnowDog ROCKS!
ByTor And The SnowDog ROCKS!
Geddy could shriek like Mariah Carey and play bass at the same time. That's legendary.
That said, Exit.. Stage Left is a sweet live album. Most of their work up to Presto was good. After that they got a bit lame.
No, I don't play Dungeons and Dragons.
That said, Exit.. Stage Left is a sweet live album. Most of their work up to Presto was good. After that they got a bit lame.
No, I don't play Dungeons and Dragons.
Originally posted by Sir HC:isn't clapton in there like 5 times?
Oh, and as far as I could tell when I went to the RNR Hall of Fame David Crosby is the most inducted person (3 times for the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, CSN/Y).
Without a doubt, Rush is legendary.
A trio with that much sound, and Geddy Lee and Neil Peart were two of the best at their instruments.
A trio with that much sound, and Geddy Lee and Neil Peart were two of the best at their instruments.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:She (me) says friendly neighborhood bar! Wish there were more places like it. Only drawback to living in Woodley Park – no neighborhood bars in my own neighborhood.
Larry's Lounge: friendly neighborhood bar, or fag bar?
Given that bags is probably the only patron the place has ever had, only (s)he could tell us.
Rush are closer to legendary status in my mind than Uncle Tupelo or the Fall. Though I don't like them enough to actually own an album.
You can get Micky widemouths at Larry's. How friggin' cool is that? I'll take my malt liquor like a (wo)man, thank you very much – none of this Skyy Vodka trendy malt liquor shit masquerading as actual drinks….
:D
By the way, that was (wo)man responding to (s)he, not womyn – don't get me all tangled up in that poli-correct mess!
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Nice response. Too bad you left out the part about The Beatles-Legends Oasis-Not Legends
Actually, I own a copy of he 12" for the Fall's "Telephone Thing" which came out in 1990, so I actually have listened to the band. And I never said they were derivative of the Clash. George Strait is certainly not derivative of Hank Williams, not are the Housemartins derivative of the Smiths, not my implication at all.
Lynyrd Skynyrd-Legends Molly Hatchett-Not Legends
That was convienently right after the Clash-Fall comparison.
So yer saying Oasis and Molly Hatchett aren't derivative?
It must be cool to be able to judge bands that have released over 3000 songs by owning one 12" single.
I think John Steinbeck sucks. I read page 23 of 'Grapes of Wrath' and it was just average.