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Originally Posted by braindamage351
Nirvana is to the 90s as Van Halen was to the 80s. Where is post-grunge now? It's practically non-existent in any major circle. Remember, back in the 80s people thought hair metal would live forever, and that Eddie Van Halen would always be acknowledged as the best ever? Now he makes 70 in top 100 guitarist lists.
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Overall I understand what you are saying but I wouldn't compare Nirvana to Van Halen. Van Halen had talent. Nirvana had shock value, albeit somewhat prescribed which is ironic since it tried to be antithical to the mainstream commercial sell out,...which in fact they were..And as bad as the Sex Pistols minus the self mutilation and heroin banging on stage.
Influences as those mentioned do change the course of music. But music is music. Everyone likes something different. I agree with lots of names mentioned so far and can add The Beach Boys, David Bowie, Kiss, Genesis and on and on.
As much as todays music kills me to listen, ..and even despise,..what about Britney Spears. Lets name some of the followers in her footsteps. Christina, Hillary Duff, Lindsey Lohan, Vanessa Carleton, Michele Branch, Alicia Keys.,...This isn't to say Britney is responsible for all of them, since some are better and different,...but she re-opened the door and spotlight on female singers to the forefront again.