5 most important names in rock n roll history - Classic Rock Bottom2024-03-29T00:49:16Zhttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/forum/topics/5-most-important-names-in-rock-n-roll-history?commentId=6060463%3AComment%3A67636&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe waiting is the hardest pa…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-10-31:6060463:Comment:743252012-10-31T12:01:08.342ZRJhog (Admin)https://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
<p>The waiting is the hardest part. However, that same wait is now over.</p>
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<p>I wasn't even gonna post it, but since Scott and Jon begged for it...</p>
<p>The waiting is the hardest part. However, that same wait is now over.</p>
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<p>I wasn't even gonna post it, but since Scott and Jon begged for it...</p> I wouldn't say "waiting".tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-10-31:6060463:Comment:742452012-10-31T07:04:09.728ZJonhttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
<p>I wouldn't say "waiting".</p>
<p>I wouldn't say "waiting".</p> We're all waiting for Rjhog t…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-10-30:6060463:Comment:744122012-10-30T23:57:34.875ZScotthttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/Scott
We're all waiting for Rjhog to post the new KISS cd. He's the only one who wants it ...
We're all waiting for Rjhog to post the new KISS cd. He's the only one who wants it ... Thanks RJ! Nice to see the fi…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-10-30:6060463:Comment:743212012-10-30T22:21:14.671ZGordon Williamshttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/GordonWilliams
<p>Thanks RJ! Nice to see the final list. Everyone had some great choices, and I enjoyed it. Personally, I hated leaving the Beatles and Eddie Van Halen off the list, but we only had 5 spots....</p>
<p>Hope everyone is doing well, and I hope to find some time to check out this week's 2 albums posted. I'm sure I'll like them both. I am way behind in hearing the NMC posts, too.</p>
<p>Dang it, being busy at work keeps me employed, but is sure keeps me from enjoying music as much...</p>
<p>As a…</p>
<p>Thanks RJ! Nice to see the final list. Everyone had some great choices, and I enjoyed it. Personally, I hated leaving the Beatles and Eddie Van Halen off the list, but we only had 5 spots....</p>
<p>Hope everyone is doing well, and I hope to find some time to check out this week's 2 albums posted. I'm sure I'll like them both. I am way behind in hearing the NMC posts, too.</p>
<p>Dang it, being busy at work keeps me employed, but is sure keeps me from enjoying music as much...</p>
<p>As a side note (and I dont know, because I have not had time lately)...anyone started a topic on the new Kiss album yet? I bet Jon started one...NOT!! But I like it!</p> Oh, I didn't number mine. It…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-10-30:6060463:Comment:742442012-10-30T20:55:08.773ZJonhttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
<p>Oh, I didn't number mine. It was ranked from top to bottom, but you're right. No affect on the outcome. Story of my life.</p>
<p>Oh, I didn't number mine. It was ranked from top to bottom, but you're right. No affect on the outcome. Story of my life.</p> After almost 3 months, I'm cl…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-10-30:6060463:Comment:742412012-10-30T20:44:18.316ZRJhog (Admin)https://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JeffHogland
<p>After almost 3 months, I'm closing this Top 5 list. In fairness to Gordon, he asked me a couple of weeks ago to close it for him and I forgot...until now. Anyway, as a side note, I did not account for Jon's list b/c he did not put it in order, but I don't think it would have affected the outcome anyway. Here's your CRB Top 5 Most Important Names In Rock And Roll History:</p>
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<p>1. Beatles - 44 pts</p>
<p>2. Elvis - 37 pts</p>
<p>3. Les Paul - 25 pts (tie)</p>
<p>3. Hendrix - 25…</p>
<p>After almost 3 months, I'm closing this Top 5 list. In fairness to Gordon, he asked me a couple of weeks ago to close it for him and I forgot...until now. Anyway, as a side note, I did not account for Jon's list b/c he did not put it in order, but I don't think it would have affected the outcome anyway. Here's your CRB Top 5 Most Important Names In Rock And Roll History:</p>
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<p>1. Beatles - 44 pts</p>
<p>2. Elvis - 37 pts</p>
<p>3. Les Paul - 25 pts (tie)</p>
<p>3. Hendrix - 25 pts (tie)</p>
<p>5. Marshall - 18 pts</p> Troy, I love your inclusion o…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-08-06:6060463:Comment:677752012-08-06T16:56:21.221ZGordon Williamshttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/GordonWilliams
<p>Troy, I love your inclusion of Floyd Rose!</p>
<p>An awesome design, his locking tremelo system. I have it on 3 of my 4 guitars, and the tuning stability, even while "dive bombing" and using harmonics, is outstanding.</p>
<p>By the way, he was also in a band called "Q5" back in the 80's. I have two of their releases (possibly the only ones) on cassette. Some pretty good music, I thought.</p>
<p>My oldest guitar is a 1983 Kramer Pacer Imperial. Kramer, because of their deal with Floyd Rose,…</p>
<p>Troy, I love your inclusion of Floyd Rose!</p>
<p>An awesome design, his locking tremelo system. I have it on 3 of my 4 guitars, and the tuning stability, even while "dive bombing" and using harmonics, is outstanding.</p>
<p>By the way, he was also in a band called "Q5" back in the 80's. I have two of their releases (possibly the only ones) on cassette. Some pretty good music, I thought.</p>
<p>My oldest guitar is a 1983 Kramer Pacer Imperial. Kramer, because of their deal with Floyd Rose, at least for part of the 80's, was outselling even Gibson and Fender guitars. And Kramer had an impressive array of endorsers...Paul Dean of Loverboy, Jeff Labar of Cinderella, Vivian Campbell of (then) Dio, the bands Helix and Queensryche, Mick Mars of Motley Crue...and the most important endorser...Eddie Van Halen!!</p>
<p>Everyone has had some great lists here!</p> 5. Woodstock
4. Floyd Rose
3.…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-08-06:6060463:Comment:677722012-08-06T14:33:39.847ZTroy Shttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/TroyS
<p>5. Woodstock</p>
<p>4. Floyd Rose</p>
<p>3. Elvis</p>
<p>2, Jimi Hendrix</p>
<p>1. Les Paul</p>
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<p>Now it appears, I've got some s'plaining to do.</p>
<p>Woodstock - a four day concert that was one of the most pivotal moments in rock history. Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, The Greatful Dead, & Crosby, Stills ,Nash & Young, to name a few.</p>
<p>Floyd Rose - The inventor of the locking tremelo. It allowed guitars to stay in tune, even after extreme…</p>
<p>5. Woodstock</p>
<p>4. Floyd Rose</p>
<p>3. Elvis</p>
<p>2, Jimi Hendrix</p>
<p>1. Les Paul</p>
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<p>Now it appears, I've got some s'plaining to do.</p>
<p>Woodstock - a four day concert that was one of the most pivotal moments in rock history. Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, The Greatful Dead, & Crosby, Stills ,Nash & Young, to name a few.</p>
<p>Floyd Rose - The inventor of the locking tremelo. It allowed guitars to stay in tune, even after extreme changes in pitch. It became popular in the 80's by guitarist like, Eddie Van Halen, Neal Schon, Stevie Vai, Joe Satriani & Brad Gillis.</p>
<p>Elvis - "The King"! Even after he's left the building, he's still making an impact.</p>
<p>Jimi Hendrix - The most influential guitar player of all time!!!</p>
<p>Les Paul - The most popular electric guitar in rock & roll history.</p> Dave Davies: Without that beg…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-08-03:6060463:Comment:678382012-08-03T21:05:28.948ZJonhttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
<p>Dave Davies: Without that beginning riff on "You Really Got Me", how heavy would rock have become? Just by cutting the speaker on his amp, he introduced the world to the distorted geetar.</p>
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<p>Radio: I know it's not a name, but toss in everyone who had a hand in the invention of radio. Before cassettes and 8-tracks, that's what folks listed to while cruising. And how many hours did you lay in bed listening to the radio when you were a kid, be it AM or FM?</p>
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<p>MTV: Hate…</p>
<p>Dave Davies: Without that beginning riff on "You Really Got Me", how heavy would rock have become? Just by cutting the speaker on his amp, he introduced the world to the distorted geetar.</p>
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<p>Radio: I know it's not a name, but toss in everyone who had a hand in the invention of radio. Before cassettes and 8-tracks, that's what folks listed to while cruising. And how many hours did you lay in bed listening to the radio when you were a kid, be it AM or FM?</p>
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<p>MTV: Hate 'em now, but look what they did back in the 80's and how they introduced the world to artists that probably would never have got and airplay on the radio. For a few years, MTV was THE place to be. Then it turned to crap (kinda like radio).</p> Will start with a couple and…tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2012-08-03:6060463:Comment:678242012-08-03T13:38:02.129ZJonhttps://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
<p>Will start with a couple and then work my way to three more:</p>
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<p>CBGB: A name synonymous with new wave and punk back in the 70's. For such a small club, the bands that played or got their start there is truly amazing. The Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads, B-52's, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Television and many, many more. Doesn't make a difference if you like that type of music, you still probably know the name. </p>
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<p>Bill Graham: Greatest concert promoter of all…</p>
<p>Will start with a couple and then work my way to three more:</p>
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<p>CBGB: A name synonymous with new wave and punk back in the 70's. For such a small club, the bands that played or got their start there is truly amazing. The Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads, B-52's, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Television and many, many more. Doesn't make a difference if you like that type of music, you still probably know the name. </p>
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<p>Bill Graham: Greatest concert promoter of all time, period. Plus he was in "Apocalypse Now" which is aces in my book. </p>
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