ZZ Top is actually a well known band in Russia. Well, among those who listen to rock anyway... What surprises me more is that not many people ever heard of Journey outside of the U.S. I consider it one of the greatest american bands.
Yes, Journey is great and I think more widely known now since their song was featured on the popular show "The Sopranos." And how insane is it that they found a new singer who sounds exactly like the original lead singer Steve Perry! I think this new singer was discovered on YouTube. The power of the Internet! :)
Yeah, the new singer is pretty good, but the songs... It's like listening to a very long song that will never end. Their new stuff is not as catchy as it used to be back in the 80s.
To add to the discussion, I also enjoy Metallica (of course!), Megadeth and Slayer, Death and Control Denied, Iced Earth, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, Marty Friedman (very interesting guitar player, especially in the mid-career), Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, CCR and Bob Seger, Earth, Wind and Fire, Charlie Daniels Band (weird for a Russian, I guess :)).
On top of that, Deadmau5, Skrillex, and Wolfgang Gartner. Quite different stuff, but whatever :)
I admire Kid Rock. Stayed true to his roots and really supports the Detroit community. I've seen him live, and he's a great performer. Bob Seger - an American classic! I saw Deadmau5 last year in DC area. Amazing show, but I only like electronic music live. It's a real experience to feel the bass throbbing from the floor, head spinning with the elaborate light shows, etc. You have very diverse music taste. Me too! :)
Metallica - one of the greatest live bands! Sadly I never saw Nirvana. Did you know the Offspring singer, Dexter Holland, is a genius? Valedictorian for his high school and then a doctorate candidate in molecular biology. But he abandoned his doctorate to purse Offspring. Well, rock 'n' roll and touring sounds more fun for sure! And much easier to pick up chicks. :)) What European bands do you like?
>> Did you know the Offspring singer, Dexter Holland, is a genius?
Wow! No, I do not know
>>What European bands do you like?
Amorphis, Anathema, Blind Guardian, Cranberries, Crematory, Dark Tranquility, Dire straits, Ensiferum, Estatic Fear, Gotthard, In extremo, In Flames, Iron Maiden, Jethro Tull, Korpiklaani, Lacrimas Profunder, Lake of tears, Motorhead, Paradise Lost, Scorpions, Stratovarius, Enough? :)
Wow! I didn't think that you love rock'n'roll music so strong! We're on the same wave then :) I like American band such as: Metallica, Nirvana, System Of A Down, ZZ Top. By the way, do you know about Joanna Stingray? She were popular in Russia and she helped Russian musicians. She tried to promote Russian bands in the US.
I play the acoustic guitar but I have awful voice. Unfortunately,now I don't have time for this.
Shannon, do you like concerts in the clubs or you like open-airs?
System of a Down - I've seen them in concert at a big metal festival. :) They're good, and I think the singer is from Armenian heritage. I don't know Joanna Stingray. Sounds interesting, I'll read about her. I tried to learn acoustic guitar also but lost patience.
I like concerts in smaller venues like clubs because they're more intimate and singers sound better in this environment. In large or open air stadiums, the quality of vocals is often lost. A lot of people just focus on the actual music but for me lyrics also are very important. So I want to understand what someone is saying. :) We're very lucky in the DC area because all big acts come here and we have a lot of different places for live music.
Btw, I like all types of music but rock music is my favorite. My sister listens mostly to country music and I sometimes go to country concerts with her.
My favorite American classic rock band is Creedence Clearwater Revival (also known as "CCR"). My favorite songs are Bad Moon Rising, Travelin Band, Lodi, Who'll Stop the Rain...They have a lot of great songs. :)
One of my favorite American singers/songwriters is Tom Petty. He has solo albums and also a lot of albums with his band The Heartbreakers. Great guitarist with diverse songs. His music spans many generations, and he's an amazing live performer. Some of his songs are rock, some have a country vibe and some even resemble folk music. Here's one of his songs.
Music is like breathing for me. I need it. I am so passionate about it. A song can directly affect my mood good or bad, happy or sad. I love all kinds of music, except not a lot of mean angry screamy metal music. I usually like not mainstream artists the best, but also Love a good catchy pop or rock song. I used to play instruments. The cello, saxaphone, clarinet. And i taught myself to play basic piano. I havent done any in years, Im not sure if i would remember how. I sang in choir in school, but my voice is crap anymore. Reserved for the car, shower or putting little ones to sleep. Okay or while cleaning the house. Thats also where i flex my dancing skills. I would rather listen to music, especially live, than almost anything else. Great topic woman! Loves! Ps- I think we saw that Tom Petty concert together. Aah.. Memories..
I didn't know you played those instruments. Cool! I know your passion for music and remember many concerts together. Especially Tim McGraw, where all the drunken rednecks were tripping over us or trying to hug us. :)) Good times!
From US - Metallica, Nirvana, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Buckethead (my favorite guitar player in the world) From Canada - Metric, Grimes And almost all of my favorite bands from UK :)
Also I like Gogol Bordello. They are American or Russian or Ukrainian? I'm not sure. Do you heard?
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To add to the discussion, I also enjoy Metallica (of course!), Megadeth and Slayer, Death and Control Denied, Iced Earth, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, Marty Friedman (very interesting guitar player, especially in the mid-career), Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, CCR and Bob Seger, Earth, Wind and Fire, Charlie Daniels Band (weird for a Russian, I guess :)).
On top of that, Deadmau5, Skrillex, and Wolfgang Gartner. Quite different stuff, but whatever :)
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Rock'n Roll ferever!:)
Nirvana, Metallica, Dream Theater, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Offspring - my favorite US bands.
But the favorite European bands more:))
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I'm agree!:))
>> Did you know the Offspring singer, Dexter Holland, is a genius?
Wow! No, I do not know
>>What European bands do you like?
Amorphis, Anathema, Blind Guardian, Cranberries, Crematory, Dark Tranquility, Dire straits, Ensiferum, Estatic Fear, Gotthard, In extremo, In Flames, Iron Maiden, Jethro Tull, Korpiklaani, Lacrimas Profunder, Lake of tears, Motorhead, Paradise Lost, Scorpions, Stratovarius,
Enough? :)
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I play the acoustic guitar but I have awful voice. Unfortunately,now I don't have time for this.
Shannon, do you like concerts in the clubs or you like open-airs?
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I like concerts in smaller venues like clubs because they're more intimate and singers sound better in this environment. In large or open air stadiums, the quality of vocals is often lost. A lot of people just focus on the actual music but for me lyrics also are very important. So I want to understand what someone is saying. :) We're very lucky in the DC area because all big acts come here and we have a lot of different places for live music.
Btw, I like all types of music but rock music is my favorite. My sister listens mostly to country music and I sometimes go to country concerts with her.
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One of my favorite American singers/songwriters is Tom Petty. He has solo albums and also a lot of albums with his band The Heartbreakers. Great guitarist with diverse songs. His music spans many generations, and he's an amazing live performer. Some of his songs are rock, some have a country vibe and some even resemble folk music. Here's one of his songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8m5p6V_NPQ
Let me know what you think. :)
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Ps- I think we saw that Tom Petty concert together. Aah.. Memories..
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From Canada - Metric, Grimes
And almost all of my favorite bands from UK :)
Also I like Gogol Bordello. They are American or Russian or Ukrainian? I'm not sure.
Do you heard?
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