Bands you hate

[Angiekay]

Man...I had to chime in here...call them what you want...but they are seriously one of the best southern-rock bands ever...period...Chain Lightenin', Teacher Teacher, Hold on Loosely...and anything with "Don Barnes"...Great playing, great song writing,....


I know you're f'ing with me right? Do I really get into the Skynard bashin'?? The late 80's stuff is kinda bad, but then there are great tracks throughout their entire career...

F'ing with you how? That I hate Skynyrd? Absoutely not. I hate Skynyrd as much as Deano hates soccer. I can stomach about two of their songs and they aren't even the really popular ones. I went to a music festival down in Atlanta a couple years ago and some lady called me a "damn yankee" because I told her "I didn't care for Skynyrd". I didn't say I HATED them or thought they SUCKED, I was polite and just told her I didn't care for them. You would have thought I'd shot her dog and set her trailer house on fire. Unfortunately, I had to sit through their set to see the end of the show and that's exactly what I did through it....SAT. Ugh, I had to keep the bile down. I think they had quit selling beer by that point. I think they had to cut off the guy five rows behind me who keep yelling FREEBIRD for six hours straight(and I'm NOT exaggerating!)

.38 Special...I like.

[NealIsGod]

Man...I had to chime in here...call them what you want...but they are seriously one of the best southern-rock bands ever...period...Chain Lightenin', Teacher Teacher, Hold on Loosely...and anything with "Don Barnes"...Great playing, great song writing,....

I know you're f'ing with me right? Do I really get into the Skynard bashin'?? The late 80's stuff is kinda bad, but then there are great tracks throughout their entire career...

I never bashed Skynyrd. I leave that to Angie!

I like Southern Rock. I like .38 Special, and several Skynyrd songs.

[verslibre]

FYI - These are all Canada........and you didn't prove Adams is better than Journey at anything. I love Canada and Hockey, and you're a funny SOB, BUT you Canuckleheads think A LITTLE too highly of Adams, Barenaked Ladies, RUSH, etc....

Geddy, Alex and Neil have earned it, though. They pack arenas and amphitheaters in the States AND Europe, and Rush In Rio has them kicking ass in front of 40,000 screaming fans. And Rush hasn't had a "hit" in eons. Vapor Trails sold 100,000 copies its first week in the USA, and Rush had been off the grid since 1997's Different Stages. All the bands on this forum wish they could still pull this off after three decades of being in the business. Not going to happen, though. Bryan Adams is virtually nonexistent in the States except for the occasional airing of "Run To You," "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" and "Summer Of '69" (and MAYBE "Cuts Like A Knife) — basically the cookie-cutter ready-to-go "singles" he'll always be known by — on classic rock FM and, wherever one exists, stations that carry an all-'80s format (the one local to me, 97.7, just got axed by HQ and now plays "contemporary" crap).

Bryan Adams to me is a perfect example of inoffensive rock 'n' roll, voiced by a competent vocalist without much range (like The Outfield), tailored for the '80s but lacking longevity except in certain areas — you guessed it: Canada. That's great he can pack the venues up there; at least he doesn't have to work a regular job like the rest of us. Still, the argument that his back catalog "trounces" Journey's is pretty funny.

Canada's Saga is another example: really good band (well, so-so rhythm section, but they were very good in the early years) with a stellar vocalist in Michael Sadler, whose voice sounds just as good as it did 30ish years ago. Saga continues to record and release albums, and has a solid enough fan base in western Europe — Germany and Denmark, mainly — that they can stage full tours of those areas on an annual basis, in addition to Canadian dates, and the odd UK date or two. Saga as a band hasn't performed in the USA for over 20 years; they're next-to-unknown these days, except for "that band that did 'On The Loose'."

How about Triumph? Too bad they bit the dust. Great hard rock band up through Thunder Seven. Successful, too. The Sport Of Kings had some good songs. Surveillance blew chunks. Edge Of Excess lacked Rik on lead vocals, and I don't need to hear a full CD of Gil on lead.

[Rockindeano]

Bryan Adams to me is a perfect example of inoffensive rock 'n' roll, voiced by a competent vocalist without much range (like The Outfield), tailored for the '80s but lacking longevity except in certain areas — you guessed it: Canada.

Oh ok. So, you are telling me Journey has more longevity than BA? What a crock. Since 200, Journey has put out 2 and half CD's, and a DVD. Adams has had 4 CD's and 3 DVD's. He also writes new stuff, and doesn't slap an old song(IND), onto a CD and say, "that's good."

That's great he can pack the venues up there; at least he doesn't have to work a regular job like the rest of us. Still, the argument that his back catalog "trounces" Journey's is pretty funny.

Laugh all you want. Adams' catalogue is lengthier than Journey's. By the way, He is going into the HOF either next year or the next.

By the way, Journey can't pack arenas anywhere...Notice those monster venues in Europe are 1200 people? Please.

[verslibre]

Bryan Adams to me is a perfect example of inoffensive rock 'n' roll, voiced by a competent vocalist without much range (like The Outfield), tailored for the '80s but lacking longevity except in certain areas — you guessed it: Canada.

Oh ok. So, you are telling me Journey has more longevity than BA? What a crock.

Nope. I'm saying that "Bryan Adams to me is a perfect example of inoffensive rock 'n' roll, voiced by a competent vocalist without much range (like The Outfield), tailored for the '80s..."

Since 200, Journey has put out 2 and half CD's, and a DVD. Adams has had 4 CD's and 3 DVD's.

Fine by me. Rush has only released one new studio album in the last 5 years, a covers EP, and two live DVD releases (with one 3CD complement in tow). But I like Rush. That's all that matters to me.

That's great he can pack the venues up there; at least he doesn't have to work a regular job like the rest of us. Still, the argument that his back catalog "trounces" Journey's is pretty funny.

Laugh all you want.

I don't care for U2 but they've a bazillion fans, right?

By the way, He is going into the HOF either next year or the next.

But of course. So are the Bacon Brothers.

[By the way, Journey can't pack arenas anywhere...

No, they can't. Blue Oyster Cult plays fairs, casinos and bars nowadays. They obviously prefer that to day jobs. More power to 'em.

[Rockindeano]

I should probably say this..I am NOT bashing Journey. it is a shame that they are where they are. They are obviously worthy of HOF induction, but they are lazy as is their manager. Just seems like they are all content on cashing in on a BS hits tour, opening up, and going through the motions. I was using Bryan Adams as an example of what exactly they SHOULD be doing. Hustle, write new material, and don't go throught the motions. Have some gumption.

Have some pride. Have some motivation. They are turning into a joke, and I don't want my band to be looked at like that. They DON'T have to be a joke, but laziness, greed, and Bullshit, won't get them any respect.

[Toto_fan]

Hey the biggest Arenas in Europe are not like 1200 people, But I've to admit that they are not as big as in Usa or Canada.

Toto plays in the big Arenas in Europe wich every big Names plays and the capacity of those is between 5000 - 20 000

But yea the indoor Arenas in Us is bigger..

But I agree with you Rockn'deano Bryan Adams still got "it" I'm not wanna bash at Journey but it seems a little bit like they are stuck with the greatest hits stuff.. But I still love them

[Rockindeano]

F'ing with you how? That I hate Skynyrd? Absoutely not. I hate Skynyrd as much as Deano hates soccer.

Wanna Bet?

[Angiekay]

F'ing with you how? That I hate Skynyrd? Absoutely not. I hate Skynyrd as much as Deano hates soccer.

Wanna Bet?

It would be a pretty close draw.

[Rockindeano]

If you count "close" as miles, or kilometres or flatout daylight...

NOTHING is close to my hate for soccer.

[Angiekay]

If you count "close" as miles, or kilometres or flatout daylight...

NOTHING is close to my hate for soccer.

Whatever you say, Deano....

[Eric]

Ahright....I'm wrong about Rush

Adams would make a nice opener for Journey.....

[Liz22562]

Bryan Adams did open for Journey. A Lonnnnnngggggg time ago.

I saw him in 1982 when Adams & Journey played at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago. I sat 5th row center. Bryan Adams music was so loud that the only time I could make out what he was singing was when he got to the chorus of Summer of '69. He was climbing ropes and screaming all kinds of expletives. Suffice it to say I was glad when Journey hit the stage.

Awesome show by Journey and Steve Perry. I would say the same for Adams but I was new to his music and just not impressed at the time.

No doubt he would be better now. Grace comes with age.

Journey On!

[*Laura]

Bryan Adams evolved into a fine musician and a classy entertainer. I guess he had great "teachers" all that time he opened for Journey.I do remember reading an interview with him in which he confessed that he was watching Journey from the wings every night and he was fascinated by "this huge machinerie called Journey" - as he said.No doubt that Adams learned a few good tricks from the masters.
I can certainly recognize Journey`s writing style in so many of his songs.That`s one of the reasons I love him so much.

[r@y]

If you count "close" as miles, or kilometres or flatout daylight...

NOTHING is close to my hate for soccer.

Dude, you need some serious therapy....


Ray

[Rockindeano]

(Adams) was climbing ropes and screaming all kinds of expletives.

Yeah, and precious little Stevie Perry NEVER cussed at all, did he? My God, dude has the mouth of a sailor.

He isn't an angel, you know? Just because he looks and acts gay doesn't mean he is a pure, wholesome guy.

[Marabelle]

LOL! Ain't that the truth. Words come out of that mouth that would make my lashes curl! So, he's foul mouthed at times...I suppose he's sick of always having to appear to be the choirboy. Goodness; he's a grown man.

[Eric]

Vito = P


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[Liz22562]

I could care less if Perry curses or not. He did not use any profanity during that '82 concert.

I was merely recalling my experience with Bryan Adams opening for Journey way back when.

'Nuff said.

[Rockindeano]

Ok, whatever. So Adams is a sonofabitch for swearing and Perry didnt that year..Ok.

Ring any bells? "I want my motherfuckin' Radio!" Yea, it was 86, but come on? I thought only black guys said "motherfucker?"

[*Laura]

LOL!
And let`s not forget when poor Neal was hit in the head by that bottle during the Frontiers Tour and SP got really pissed...How was it? "See how fucked up you really are? Why don`t you come on down wherever the fuck you are!"
Oh well,I guess SP had a good reason to cuss.

[Marabelle]

OMG! Make him real! Some folks have a real problem trying to paint this guy into a corner and putting on a halo.

[Rockindeano]

OMG! Make him real! Some folks have a real problem trying to paint this guy into a corner and putting on a halo.

No, only the Loons do that, and there are a bunch of closet Loons at BT too.

[heardonthestreet]

No Dean! Most of us honor the man for his music We wish him health, happiness and I believe that most of us understand the motives and methods that he used to achieve his success. I know that I do. I can't imagine him with Augeri's personality for a split second.

Is there honesty and integrity in Augeri's performence? It takes more than being syrupy sweet and humble. It takes the guts to walk over and turn down Neals amps.

[Eric]

Tall stack of Jonny Cakes please

[Rockindeano]

No Dean! Most of us

"Us?" How pathetic. An organization of dried up old Loons. I know of the ones at BT too, and rest assured if I ever see them in person, I will extend a RnD greeting.

honor the man for his music We wish him health, happiness and I believe that most of us understand the motives and methods that he used to achieve his success.

I would think we ALL do.

I can't imagine him with Augeri's personality for a split second.

Me neither. I can't imagine Bush with Clintons brains, or Dave 28 with balls for that matter.

Is there honesty and integrity in Augeri's performence? It takes more than being syrupy sweet and humble.

THIS I 100% agree with. He sucks.

It takes the guts to walk over and turn down Neals amps.

And THIS, is just retarded. Yeah, Neal sucks. There goes all your last drops of credibility..dumbass.

[heardonthestreet]

Can't you just try to post without attacking?

You don't think that Schon overdoes it? I didn't say that he wasn't a talent, just that he lacks control and therefore loses definition. He has never matched his work with Classic Journey. His guitar is part of what makes each song a hit. He no longer defines himself like that and thinks that more is more ,when in fact, it is less.

[Rockindeano]

Can't you just try to post without attacking?

Excuse me? Go back and look at your BS post. I NEVER attacked you. I just told you that you are fucking retarded and that mam is a fact.

You don't think that Schon overdoes it?

Yeah, I do. I think he is way over-ego-ing it lately, because his singer sucks, but can't you admit he is a world class guitar player? He is the star of the band.

I didn't say that he wasn't a talent, just that he lacks control and therefore loses definition.

Huh. Now I have NEVER seen a contradiction within one sentence before. Good going.

He has never matched his work with Classic Journey. His guitar is part of what makes each song a hit. He no longer defines himself like that and thinks that more is more ,when in fact, it is less.

Actually, with regard to HIS craft, he has matched Classic Journey with his guitar. In fact, he sounds better now than ever; but you wouldn't know because you haven't listened to his playing on Generations. He is the Bright Spot on the CD. Flawless playing. I'll tell you what....Compare any guitar playing on Generations to that of ROR and with a straight face, tell me he was better on ROR. You can't.

PS- Andrew can read, you know. He isn't falling for the victim card. This place was running like clockwork until you 4 bitches came back...and yes, you are all bitches.

[Liz22562]

I never called Adams an SOB and have no clue whether Steve Perry used foul language that year or not. I'm not personally related to either, they do not affect my day-to-day living and I could care less.

Back to our regularly scheduled program......

[Moon Beam]

If this board gets shut down again
I am gonna be one fire breathing beatch.
I'm just saying....