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Mondo Bungle · 08-04-2016, 04:43 PM

Chula Vista · 08-04-2016, 04:47 PM

^^^^

Probably my fave GD track.

Terrapin_Station · 08-04-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

I disagree. I've always heard that Grateful Dead fall under the country rock / blues category. I've not listened to them myself, but I know people who are huge fans of theirs and they even say it's bluesy country rock. Nothing prog about them.

I'm kind of a huge fan of the Dead. I've been a huge fan for over 40 years, and I say there's nothing not prog about them. Country is one of the main genres they merged with rock in their progginess--that's one of the primary aspects of progressive rock, melding characteristics of other genres with rock.

Key · 08-04-2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrapin_Station

I'm kinda of a huge fan of the Dead, I've been a huge fan for over 40 years, and I say there's nothing not prog about them. Country is one of the main genres they merged with rock in their progginess--that's one of the primary aspects of progressive rock, melding characteristics of other genres with rock.

I take back what I said because I've taken the plunge into their discography. I plan to do reviews in my journal. This thread actually made me want to do that. So, i'll take your word for it that they are proggy. I'm kind of excited to listen to them, as well.

Terrapin_Station · 08-04-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

BS. The Dead wouldn't have known progressive if it bit them in their ass.

Well, or rather you wouldn't if you don't think they're prog.

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They were a boiling pot of Americana music. Pop, folk, country, white blues, Jerry's leads hinted at Jazz, Gospel, and Bluegrass

Again, that "boiling pot" aspect is one of the primary (but not the only) characteristics of progressive rock.

Chula Vista · 08-04-2016, 09:38 PM

I learned long ago not to debate with a Deadhead.

You're right. I'm wrong. Have a nice day.

duga · 08-05-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

I learned long ago not to debate with a Deadhead.

You're right. I'm wrong. Have a nice day.

Is that surprising? They have one of the biggest cult followings of any band. The fans clearly have a personal connection to the music.

Dylstew · 08-05-2016, 09:42 AM

I had never heard of Grateful Dead before. What's with all these extremely popular bands I hear about way too late? :'c.

Key · 08-05-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

Is that surprising? They have one of the biggest cult followings of any band. The fans clearly have a personal connection to the music.

It's the same as running into a crowd of Radiohead fans. Never talk negatively about it. Not a bad thing by any means, it shows passion.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 08-05-2016, 01:37 PM

DG > GD

Bitches

08-04-2016, 04:47 PM	#11812 (permalink)
Chula Vista Toasted Poster Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SoCal by way of Boston Posts: 11,332	^^^^ Probably my fave GD track. __________________ “The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well, on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away and think this to be normal is obviously some indication of how skewed our perspective tends to be.”

08-04-2016, 09:38 PM	#11816 (permalink)
Chula Vista Toasted Poster Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SoCal by way of Boston Posts: 11,332	I learned long ago not to debate with a Deadhead. You're right. I'm wrong. Have a nice day. __________________ “The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well, on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away and think this to be normal is obviously some indication of how skewed our perspective tends to be.”

08-05-2016, 09:42 AM	#11818 (permalink)
Dylstew Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,366	I had never heard of Grateful Dead before. What's with all these extremely popular bands I hear about way too late? :'c.