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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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 Posted - 06/18/2004 : 16:19:10
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OK, here's something to stave off boredom - why do some bands appear reasonably democratic, whereas others literally couldn't exist without one member. Sometimes, although difficult, it would be possible to replace the other band members entirely. For example, there would be no:
Pixies without Charles Thompson
Nirvana without Kurt Cobain
Motorhead without Lemmy
Beatles without Lennon/McCartney
Radiohead without Thom Yorke
Here's a tricky one: no Doors without Jim Morrison?
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 06/18/2004 : 18:16:38
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Well, if one band members writes and/or sings most of the songs, they're probably going to be more important than the others. Doesn't necessarily mean the others can be replaced with absolutely no effect on anything, but they're not quite as important.
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fudd
= Cult of Ray =
664 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2004 : 19:21:38
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
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Posted - 06/18/2004 : 19:27:32
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The Cure without Robert Smith, the Doors without Jim Morisson etc. Anyway i believe that more than the songwriting skills it's the singer's voice that defines a band. I can immagine Depeche Mode without Martin Gore but not without David Gahan.
 join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
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fudd
= Cult of Ray =
664 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2004 : 21:32:06
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| ACDC managed to replace a singer. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2004 : 01:30:22
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True fudd, but MCA: Doors of the 21st Century? A conundrum, I'm sure you'll agree.
Pulp without Jarvis Cocker
Rolling Stones without Jagger *and* Richards
I guess some of these bands are just one step away from a vanity solo project.
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fudd
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 06/19/2004 : 06:32:16
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| Color me clueless: what is MCA? |
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