I had an argument with a friend about it, and the matter is stuck in my mind. Maybe 50's and 60's are the easiest, even the 70's, but the 80's, 90's and 2000 'til present are really tough. Thanks for answering.
2007-07-15 05:08:51 · 4 answers · asked by Lucho 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
The answer is divided into sub-answers, because, DESPITE the world deemed to some as one unit, this is certainly not the case!
In the 1950s, it appears that Rock'n'Roll was the most influential, with artists such as Elvis Presley, Eddy Cochran, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Little Richard, yet Frank Sinatra had nothing to to with that genre but remained highly popular.
In the 1960s, there's no doubt that The Beatles and the Stones were the most influetial bands... yet Funk and Soul started to show presence with Ray Charles, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin, to name but a few.
In the 1970s, the division between "Black music" and "White music" became more apparent, and whilst Stevie Wonder and James Brown kept leading the "Black" side, "Whities" Black Sabbath influenced millions of others, whilst British band Slade never managed to crack the American market BUT managed to influence many key US musicians. Queen was also highly influential.
The 80s gave boost to the rap of American rappers Grandmaster Flash, and the Sugarhill Gang. These cemented the rap as a major success in the future to come.
Whilst the 90s featured many successful rock acts, it is doubtful if these had any influence on the next generation, as they mainly emulated the influence of their 70s heroes. It may sound unbelievable but one listening to Pink Floyd's album "More" (from 1968) can assure you that Nirvana loved and was influenced by some elements from back then.
2007-07-15 05:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Matt Gee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1960s: Ten Years After should be placed in the 80s, very similar style to Van Halen. 1970s: The Cramps were way before their time, music hasn't even caught up with them yet in my opinion. 1980s: Stray Cats should move back to the 50s, them playing rockabilly and all. 1990s: The Gits should move back to the 70s, they are like the punk version of The Runaways with Mia Zapata's vocals. now: Yeah Yeah Yeahs should move back to the 60s, very spaced out music with a lot of garage influence.
2016-05-18 02:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by celeste 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would definitely have to add Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye to the list spanning the mid seventies and early eighties.
2007-07-15 05:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by sugarbee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE BEATLES AND JIMI HENDRIX
2007-07-15 05:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by Johnlennonlover777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋