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keefriff99
There are multiple ways to look at talent:
- Songwriting
- Raw musical chops
You look at a band like the Ramones...very basic musically, but wrote some of the catchiest pop-punk songs of all time. That's talent.
In terms of virtuosity, there are so many:
Zeppelin
The Who
Rush
Dream Theater
There are a ton of prog bands (Yes, King Crimson) that display crazy chops, but maybe the songs meander and don't really speak to a wide audience. Is indulging in 15-20 minute wankery talent, or just showing off?
Things to think about...
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ab
The current lineup of King Crimson is outstanding. It's the first Crimson lineup that plays things from their entire catalog. And do they ever play it! Check out the new live set Meltdown.
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bv
Genesis was such a great group of talents.
Peter Gabriel going solo, highly creative.
Phil Collins taking over vocals and also solo, highly popular.
Mike Rutherford, Mike & The Mechanics such a creat band still.
Steve Hacket, also great.
Tony Banks, also great solo.
I can't think of any other band where at least five members made such great music and success both in the band and later on solo. I am a great fan of them and have seen them both as the original band Genesis ages ao, as well as Peter Gabriel, first solo tour and later tours, and Mike & The Mechanics, and I was a big fan of Tony Banks too, still are.
Ooh, thanks for the recommendation. I am definitely checking this out.Quote
ab
The current lineup of King Crimson is outstanding. It's the first Crimson lineup that plays things from their entire catalog. And do they ever play it! Check out the new live set Meltdown.
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terraplane
As musicians - Cream
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