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Originally Posted by wondash
Thanks to everyone who replied! I'll definitely have him check out the allmusic.com and musicplasma.com websites. Some of your suggestions are already on his list of favorites such as Alan Parsons Project and Queen. Others such has Genesis, Rush, Yes, ELO, and Styx he's listened to from our collection, but did not connect with them. I think he should give all of them a second listen, but I'm also trying to get him into some newer music. He and I will have to check out all your suggestions. THANKS!
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APP and Queen, but not Rush, Yes, Genesis, or Styx? Newer is better...
OK, let me reiterate King Crimson and especially Jethro Tull from the old school. I disagree with the folks who are recommending Robert Johnson. I have always found the original recordings hard to listen too. For original blues, try Howlin' Wolf, but I would say that Zeppelin, Clapton, old Rolling Stones, or AC/DC are more accessible introductions. And I would be remiss if I didn't repeat Blue Öyster Cult, mostly because they're the best band in the world, but also because there really is a chance that he might like them. Secret Treaties, Fire of Unknown Origin, and Club Ninja are solid albums all the way through.
For the new stuff, I agree that Tool might be quite good. Also, Phish, particularly the Lawn Boy, Picture of Nectar, and Rift (or if you can find a bootleg of the Gamehenge Saga - shouldn't be too hard). CKY is pretty interesting too, but scattered with feelthy language in places (steer clear of Promiscuous Daughter and Fat Fuck if that's an issue). One that may or may not fly (depending on whether Geddy's voice or Neal's pedantic lyrics are what turned him off to Rush) is Coheed and Cambria.
Just a couple more things: Johnny Cash - the perfect intro to county. Frank Zappa - best guitarist ever. The problem with Zappa is that he's uneven. I'd say Apostrophe/Overnite Sensation, You Are What You Is, and One Size Fits All are the right introduction.
//me smacks forehead! They Might Be Giants! If he does quirky, this might be a good prescription.