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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.