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buttons67


golden era. 1968-72
silver era. 1963-67
bronze era. 1973-83

or the brian, mick and ronnie era,s

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camper88
Loosely speaking I think the eras look a bit like this:

1. Experimental (1962-68) Formative Stage
-- Significant imitation of influencers (Berry, Waters, Reed, Dylan etc.)
-- Working across numerous styles (blues, R&B, pop, folk, psychedelic)
-- inconsistent or limited signature elements (riff, weave, arrangement, etc)
-- Relative to later work naive, not overtly self-aware or self-referential

2. Classic (1968-72) At their Peak
-- Consistent use of supporting musicians and production (Hopkins, Keys, Miller)
-- Nearly singular focus on core genre or sui generis material (blues-based rock n'roll)
-- Authentic and vibrantly elevated themes and expression
-- Significant consistency of style identifiable by fans and non-fans alike

3. Revisionist(1973-78) Questioning Tradition
-- Playful, sometimes cynical, sometimes tired reinterpretation of style (Silver Train)
-- Increasingly self-reflexive, self-obsessed lyrical focus (StarF*kr)
-- Near exhaustion of classic genres (blues based rock 'n roll) leading to new genres attempted through their own style (reggae, new wave, punk, etc).
-- Potential for vital reinvention through new styles (Some Girls)

4. Baroque (1979-Present) Parody of the Past
-- Exaggerated forms, expression, and staging
-- Self-parody, self-importance, and some self-denigration
-- Nostalgia that combines legitimate feelings of loss, remembrance,and crass commercialism (never-ending tours)
-- Icon status ironically combined with has-been status (Sir Mick)