Same. Not that I’m against metal. I’m just stuck with what I liked in my youth.
I’m stuck in the 60’s to early 80’s. Not a whole lot of metal in that world. “Edgy” for me was the Sex Pistols, the Ramones. NWA, and Ozzie.
Ok, there was more, but they aren’t coming to mind right now.
For most extreme metal bands, that’s kinda the point. ![]()
Oh man, the early to mid-80’s were an amazing time for metal. Most of the bands that defined the extreme genres started in that era.
Venom, Bathory, Candlemass, Death, Celtic Frost, Napalm Death, Sepultura, Slayer, Sodom, Exodus, Mayhem, Anthrax, Darkthrone, Mercyful Fate, Testament, Morbid Angel…all got their start in the late 70’s-early 80’s.
We just lost one of the great drummers from the 60’s. RIP Dino. Great drummer and quite the showman.
They’re an American Band.
i bookmarked this video based on your sharing and listen to it every couple of weeks. The musicianship is awesome. the key and chord changes , the change of styles i just really enjoy this song.
Just read that Terry Hall, lead singer (one of, anyways) and founding member of The Specials passed today.
Damn, that one hurts. ![]()
I’ve probably posted this before, as it’s one of my favorite songs of all time.
I’m reminded of it as there was a Paul Simon special on network TV last evening of which I happened to catch a part including this tune.
This is (imho) one of the most beautiful pieces of music he wrote, and he has written many… It also contains some of his best guitar playing.
I got to see Buddy Guy around ‘69 at one of those old 60’s-type mixed concerts. Buddy Guy, Mobey Grape, Vanilla Fudge and the Chambers Brothers. He was great, and those type of concerts were just the best.
Love all of them.