Most epic band/musician thread...

[paulgiamatti]

Originally Posted by leewong [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Ones I am 98% sure of:

Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson, Michael Jackson, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, the Beatles

The Beatles and the Stones definitely have longevity, but I don't think there will ever be a resurgence of interest in the '60s-era bands akin to Beatle-mania and the like. Their heyday - the period in which they saw the most success and recognition - pretty much occurred while they were selling out stadiums full of screaming fans. Since then interest in their music or at least in the culture of celebrity surrounding them as bands, whether posthumous or not, has only declined - even if they're still inarguably a mainstay of popular culture and a celebrated point of reference. You might be able to say otherwise about Michael Jackson - I think everyone will still be talking about him just as fervently in another 100 years as they did when he was alive, and he'll still be selling records too.

I'm glad you mentioned Robert Johnson and not Elvis Presley, though; I very much hope in 100 years everyone will be talking about him instead of Elvis, but I fear otherwise. As for Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix I'm not really sure, but I kinda feel the same way about them as I do the other '60s megaliths. I have a theory they won't last half as long as topics of cultural interest as Michael Jackson will, because they're inextricably tied to rock and roll. All indications today tell us that rock music is on its way out, and Michael Jackson as we all know wasn't the king of rock.