Revolution
Of late, we seldom see any revolution in the music industry unlike what happened in the years of the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Scorpions, Tupac and the likes where generations of artists later would imitate if not follow their style.. or as an inspiration or something like that.
I’m not in the industry nor do I have anything to do with these people. I’m just a bloke on the street who likes music that’s good. Well, its just a curiosity.
A week or two ago, I came across this banner at Hard Rock Cafe in downtown KL where the tribute band, Beatles impersonators… look alike… fanatics.. what ever you call them.. will be doing gigs there. It was The Mersey Beatles. I’m a Beatles fan myself despite the generation gap… but to come to think of it… it is very good to see after years the band disbanded… let alone 2 band members were dead, there are still a huge legion of followers. Better still, they are of one or two generations younger.
There are also many Elvis’ and MJ’s look alikes. Even in the audition of Malaysian Idol 2, you’d see a macha groping his crotch while doing the moonwalk before the 3 judges. These legends have their own style and way or dressing that distinguish them from the rest.
Are there any other performers that have such an impact on our society nowadays where the next generation might try to follow? Be it their hairstyles, dressings, way of singing, playing instruments etc. 50 Cent? This generation are dressing like the rappers with all the bling blings etc.
November 12th, 2006 at 8:34 pm
OMGZ 1st! hehehe..
You see, when we look at it from a sociology point of view, many ppl are conforming to the ways of the world, constantly we are pressured to be like someone else.
I hope I score an A in that subject
November 12th, 2006 at 9:02 pm
Hence the word = mainstream, the prevailing current of thought. These days, most bands are one-off without any staying power. Looking forward to MJ’s new album (produced by Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am.) next year…
November 13th, 2006 at 4:06 am
Somehow I wonder if there’s anyone impersonate Marilyn Manson and Andre 3000,
Lex: Maybe I should start looking for someone to imitate. All the best for your exams. But i’m a bit disturbed by your statement of that you indulge in marxism. Maybe I should first check the correct definition of marxism. Capitalism , communism and marxism are not related whatsoever, are they??
Galli: You’re right. One-off. I’m looking forward to that too. It will be a good collaboration and I hope MJ will be back in business and churn out some classics that are destined to stay and rock the kids of current generation.
November 13th, 2006 at 8:15 pm
Endroo my friend, I just dropped by to say that I’m flying off for a vacation this Wed.
I’ll try & drop by as often as I can.
Will miss you & HUGS!
November 13th, 2006 at 8:32 pm
Jem: where on earth are you going ???
November 14th, 2006 at 9:42 pm
Endroo, they are all related… We shall some chat about this and oh, I’ll bring my gay lecturer along…hehhe
November 15th, 2006 at 7:35 pm
gay lecturer looks like Karl ??