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Venkman · 09-29-2007, 04:50 AM

a few thoughts/rants

The only rock band on the Billboard top 20 is Nickelback, one of the worst bands of all time.

Apparently John Mayer is considered a guitar hero. I don't know whether to laugh or puke when I hear that. Eddie Van Halen and Angus Young are guitar heroes, not some wuss who sings about your body being a wonderland. I'll admit, he is talented, but guitar HERO? Please.

No good riffs in rock music today.

No one solos anymore, and the ones that do suck. I came across Skid Row's I Remember You video on youtube - I forgot how good of a guitar solo that was. And it wasn't just hair metal or hard rock, the Seattle bands had some kick ass solos too. But it all just stopped around 10 years ago.

09-29-2007, 04:50 AM	#1
Venkman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 1,799	Death of Guitar Rock a few thoughts/rants The only rock band on the Billboard top 20 is Nickelback, one of the worst bands of all time. Apparently John Mayer is considered a guitar hero. I don't know whether to laugh or puke when I hear that. Eddie Van Halen and Angus Young are guitar heroes, not some wuss who sings about your body being a wonderland. I'll admit, he is talented, but guitar HERO? Please. No good riffs in rock music today. No one solos anymore, and the ones that do suck. I came across Skid Row's I Remember You video on youtube - I forgot how good of a guitar solo that was. And it wasn't just hair metal or hard rock, the Seattle bands had some kick ass solos too. But it all just stopped around 10 years ago. Last edited by Venkman; 09-29-2007 at 06:10 AM.