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pinkie · 12-24-2004, 10:13 AM

I'd say there are five for me that I think back on in respect and awe, to this day.

1) The Beatles - First band that ever made me tear up the floor with my feet and dance til I was exhausted. Beautiful music, touching lyrics, and original to this day, nobody compares.

2) Led Zeppelin - This was the first band to touch me passionately, and give me the idea of what rock 'n' roll was supposed to sound like. They rule, and even though "Stairway to Heaven" is wayyy overly played, I still am moved to chills when I hear it, or "Whole Lotta Love" on the radio.

3) Bauhaus (and Tones on Tail) - Unbelievably moved by this music, blown away, in awe, captivated... However, I was also doing legal X (ecstasy) back then too. But I still and always will, love Bauhaus and ToT.

4) The Flaming Lips - This band I have idolized for quite some time, but they took a new turn in my life with I lost the very special person that introduced me to them. They are forever on a level all their own for me.

5) The Magnetic Fields (and any Stephin Merritt project) - His touching, creative, beautiful and unique way of expressing his mixed emotions about love have earned my respect on every level. They (he) will always be on a very special level of respect for me.

12-24-2004, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
pinkie Helplessly hoping Location: Above the stars	What bands have had the most powerful impact on your musical taste over all? I'd say there are five for me that I think back on in respect and awe, to this day. 1) The Beatles - First band that ever made me tear up the floor with my feet and dance til I was exhausted. Beautiful music, touching lyrics, and original to this day, nobody compares. 2) Led Zeppelin - This was the first band to touch me passionately, and give me the idea of what rock 'n' roll was supposed to sound like. They rule, and even though "Stairway to Heaven" is wayyy overly played, I still am moved to chills when I hear it, or "Whole Lotta Love" on the radio. 3) Bauhaus (and Tones on Tail) - Unbelievably moved by this music, blown away, in awe, captivated... However, I was also doing legal X (ecstasy) back then too. But I still and always will, love Bauhaus and ToT. 4) The Flaming Lips - This band I have idolized for quite some time, but they took a new turn in my life with I lost the very special person that introduced me to them. They are forever on a level all their own for me. 5) The Magnetic Fields (and any Stephin Merritt project) - His touching, creative, beautiful and unique way of expressing his mixed emotions about love have earned my respect on every level. They (he) will always be on a very special level of respect for me.