> i simply cannot let that go by unchallenged. at best, the beasties are the
> elvis of the 80's and 90's; they've pushed something that began largely as
> an african-american music style and helped popularize it. their rap
> 'skills' are virtually non-existent (flame bait), but they're among the best
> producers in the field, but, c'mon. the beatles: 1) produced about one
> album a year for a decade, 2) had top 10 songs from virtually every album,
> 3) basically set the direction for popular music through its most varied and
> productive decade, 4) pioneered new recording techniques (read "sessions"),
> 5) successfully introduced politics to top 40 radio, 6) are cited by the
> vast majority of musicians as an influence, ....
>
> now, as if i haven't begged enough to be flamed back, my take on the most
> influential musicians in popular music:
>
> duke ellington
> robert johnson
> the beatles
>
> i also think louis jordan gets strong consideration, but he was more of a
> bridge between styles that a real innovator.....and chuck berry was
> basically johnson meets jordan....
>
> on the other hand, i did buy 'hello nasty' by noon the day it came
> out.....but on the other other hand, i'll probably try to buy tribe called
> quest's new one at midnight the night/morning it comes out (8/25).......
>
> crankily,
>
> kevin k
>
> >You make a good point, maybe then, they are the Beatles of the 80s and 90s.
> >Only the Beasties are more original and creative (uh-oh, did I just start
> >something?) than the Beatles were when they became so incredibly popular.
> >
> >Well, those are my two cents.
> >
> >Greg
> >
>
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