why are there so few good bands around these days, the 60's and 70's seemed to produce so many?

Answer 1

It's a shame. New stuff is starting to all sound the same and it's becoming more about looks than about talent. 60's music has so much more emotion and thought behind it, much more authentic than many of the 'stars' out today. And this is coming from someone born in the mid 80's, lol.

Answer 2

Because a lot of bands back then had innovation and a uniqueness that just doesn't exist much anymore. It seems that since the 80's, most bands are about staying with a sound that sells records (not that there's anything wrong with that) as opposed to creating a new one that might break new ground. Geez, for the last 10-15 years I can't name many bands that have stuck out over the others. Now granted, I'm a dinosaur that was lucky enough to grow up back in the late 60's and 70's when music was still growing, but back then bands also wanted to m ake a statement, be it musically or politically. Now, it seems like it's all the same crud. That's why I like newer bands like System of a Down and Seether, who have a great new sound.

Answer 3

I know, I feel that way too.

I'm only in my mid 20's, so the current music should thrill me right? Well it doesnt. It's boring and it all sounds the same.

Every once in a while a singer or group will come along that has what it takes, but it's rare.

Maybe it's because the bands from the 60's and 70's really were pioneers. They paved the way for a lot of other musicians and types of music to be accepted. I guess you can't really top that.

Answer 4

yeah, its a shame, there's hardly any good music out there anymore. The 60's and 70's were the best. Even my 15 year old granddaughter listens to the oldies alot more than before. She has discovered many songs to her liking!

Answer 5

Because in the 60's & 70's music was made by musicians. Now it's made by focus groups & accountants & producers who seek to maximize profit & reduce risk, hence the mind-numbing hideously boring non-melodious sameness of most of today's "music" (exception to the rule: Green Day).

Answer 6

Because in the 60's and 70's people were actually experimenting with music, but nowadays its all the same genre and same meaning.

Answer 7

I agree with trish.
also the bands then were making music for something other than monetary gain.
many of the singers/bands were producing music with political/social messages.
nowadays it's all the same cookie-cutter crap with awful lyrics. as long as it gets radio play, it's considered good music.

there are still good bands out there, but they aren't mainstream, so youd have to dig a little to find them.

Answer 8

I think that the number of "good" bands has stayed the same or even increased, but the public's taste has gone seriously wrong. The good bands are out there, we just don't see them as much, because they don't get the contracts they deserve.

Answer 9

I think if we're talking about R&B/Soul artists it's because no one takes the time to learn and master musical instrument. A lot of artists now rely on way too much studio production and less time with real musicians. I love to listen to my old EWF, Isley Bros, P-Funk, James Brown records. It reminds me of what REAL music is and the true orgins of SOUL.

Answer 10

It is because all the "good ideas" are slowly running out. That and the copyrights for a particular song don't allow for any copying of even a bar or two.