And that's emulate in anyway - their musical abilities, their accomplishments or maybe how they're viewed by their fans and the general public.
2007-09-14 02:50:16 · 23 answers · asked by Sookie 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Mick Jagger.
He's charismatic, he's a fantastic live performer, he's a hell of a smart business man, he's admired by millions, and his longevity speaks for itself.
2007-09-14 02:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Deke 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I know it's pretty much my stock answer, but I've got to go with Stephen Malkmus. He's got it so good. First there is the talent. There is no one (well maybe Elliott Smith, but I'm not going to choose him for obvious reasons) who's songwriting I personally enjoy more (I'd be the first to admit that Lennon, McCartney, Paul Simon, among a whole bunch of others are better but it hits the spot for me). Also including his musicianship. Then, the more important part for me, the quality of life. He makes a good living being a musician, he doesn't tour a whole lot, he has a cult following but isn't recognizable on a large scale so he is left alone in this age of ultra intrusive media. I be if I ended up being famous I would end up going all Cobain. I'm not built for it, but Malkmus gets to play for really big crouds sometimes at festivals and what have you to get that feeling. He had one pretty big record with Pavement so he got some degree of 15 minutes. It just all seemed to happen to him exactly like the dream for me would be.
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Great call on Ian MacKaye lovenrckts. He fits it great too. He's even got a degree of low-key legend and a ton of industry respect which is really nice too.
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Thank YOU my friend. I would love to have that wit too. I love reading his interviews. Most of the time it's like he's just playing with the interviewer, and it's true. He does seem happy and well adjusted which is very apealing in this context. You're also right too about him not being done. I saw him play a few months ago and it was about 60% new material. The new record is going to be really great I suspect.
MacKaye is a pretty fascinating guy. I saw him speak at Coachella a few years back and it was incredibly interesting. He had some really amazing stories to tell and beyond that, not to sound too cheesey, I really respect that he has something substantial to say. He's incredibly smart and uses his cache to do good things. I have a great deal of respect for him. It's a real shame that there isn't a real punk role model, at least that I know of, like him these days. At least not with the kind of gravity that he has.
2007-09-14 03:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-15 05:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Incubus. The band has a special connectionw with their fans. Their music are enlightening, inspiring, and beautiful.
Everytime I see them live I'm grateful to experience such an intimate moment. They are great because they actually talk with their fans, their down to earth, and they help lots of charities.
Other musicians should try and emulate them because they seem to have the formula for success and do gooding.
2007-09-14 03:07:49 · answer #4 · answered by celestial316 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess this means I can eliminate Richard Marx and Michael Bolton right off the bat.
The one guy that seriously comes to mind is Ian MacKaye. That is the guy who wrote the book on DIY. As a non-musician, I can identify with a lot of who he is and what he stands for. All his work from Minor Threat, Fugazi and Pailhead is held in the highest esteem by fans and critics. You will never hear the words sell-out associated with anything he touches. Of course, I'd likely give a few more interviews as he is also the most elusive dude out there, but that's OK.
Prof - Thanks for the love. I would also have to go with Stephen Malkmus on your list as opposed to the others. Besides being extremely talented, he comes off the most well-adjusted. He also seems to have a very dry wit about him. Plus, the book on him is not done yet.
2007-09-14 02:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by Rckets 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely have to go with Bob Dylan as far as songwriting goes. I can't think of any other performer whose songs have been covered by more rock legends than his. To compile a short list: Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, George Harrison, Lou Reed, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Tom Waits, Iggy Pop, David Bowie ... have all covered Dylan songs.
And the list of modern artists goes on (Nick Cave, Concrete Blonde, Frank Black)... His songwriting still has a unique literary element--a sort of watermark-- that would be hard to emulate, unless of course, you've also read the number of books he has :-)
2007-09-14 07:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Music Abiliies I'd Go With Axl Rose from Guns N Roses
Accomplishments I'd Go With Elvis Presley
Viwed by Fans Brian from Acdc eveb coming up as the second lead singer of one of the best bands of all time everyone toook him and I think he was better then the first.
2007-09-14 03:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go with Mike Patton or Trent Reznor, they have a cult following, and pretty much just do what ever they want. They have enough money to be very comfortable, yet don't have to deal with commercial success. I also like that they both have plenty of projects that keep them busy, that's what I would want, plenty of different things happening so that I never got burned out.
2007-09-14 10:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by ♫ՖքØØķ¥♫ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some combination of Brian Setzer, Robert Cray, Dann Huff and Harry Chapin rolled all into one.
Robert Cray - Blues tradition with hints of pop/jazz sensibility
Brian Setzer - The show! The guitar!
Harry Chapin - Songwriting gift and easy live demeanor
Dann Huff - Most versatile guitar player in Nashville. Who has heard of his rock band Giant? Does country too.
But I'd like to look like Michael McDonald when he was in his prime.
2007-09-14 03:02:12 · answer #9 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well, i'm already in a band, and i wish to emulate no one. i just enjoy playing music and have no desire to become anything near famous. that way, i don't have to care about what the general public thinks about me (not that i do anyways)
2007-09-14 03:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by squatch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stevie Nicks
I want her sense of style, and her figure!
Her songwriting ability.
I love the way she used to work an audience, back in the 70's.
Ian Anderson
The ability to change style on every album, and not only keep original fans, but aquire new ones each time.
I would like to have the long-lived popularity of :~
Fleetwood Mac
Led Zeppelin
Jethro Tull
I wish I could play guitar. If I could, I would like to have some of the style and ability of this 'combination' :~
Jimi Hendrix
Lindsey Buckingham
Jimmy Page
Mark Knopfler
I wouldn't in any sense want to 'copy' these people, but at least have some of their talents.
And I don't think I'd want to be famous in the way they are.
I'd just like to make music and have fun!
2007-09-14 02:54:16 · answer #11 · answered by Lady Silver Rose * Wolf 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋