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Oriphiel · 11-30-2014, 10:29 AM

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You've picked three examples from their post Permanent Vacation period.

When people refer to Aerosmith as one of the greatest rock bands in history they're referring to their 1970s output.

Really? And when did America cast a vote for their "greatest rock bands in history"? I must have missed the ballot. I would have voted for The Sonics before Aerosmith. Even though they mostly did covers, at least they contributed to the world of music with something unique, which is their speed, attitude, and a unique sound that has yet to be replicated. Whereas with Aerosmith, their sound can easily be replicated; simply walk into a truck stop bathroom and listen closely.

Oriphiel · 11-30-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

#1 - Aerosmith is about as far removed from Southern Rock as any band I can think of. The fact that you keep referring to them that way really waters down your opinion of the band.

#2 - Tons of rockers from the mid to late 70s and after cite Aerosmith as influences.

Rock This Way || What Other Artists Has Said About Aerosmith

Two thousand pounds of rockers must be right, then. Well, with so many, it surely must be a simple task to name just one significant rock band that wouldn't exist today if not for Aerosmith. Please prove me wrong, someone has to, or the bad guy wins. And that just won't do.

Unknown Soldier · 11-30-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel

Hard Rock and Heavy Metal... Influenced by Aerosmith? You've got it backwards. I can understand if you like Aerosmith, but to try to claim that they were influential on every Hard Rock and Heavy Metal band is really reaching, and you know it. It's actually kind of insulting to all of the people who actually did progress the genres to that point, because it glosses right over them, as if "rock" didn't exist until Aerosmith started playing.

The fact is that Aerosmith did exactly what every other generic southern-rock band in the 70's did, sharing the same influences, and very few people cite them as a major influence. If Aerosmith hadn't existed, would the world of rock really have changed all that much? I challenge you to name one band that would have never been formed if they hadn't heard Aerosmith (and Ion't count, obviously).

I was referring to bands of a genre style like those that have been mentioned in this thread. Well known artists like James Hetfield and Slash for example state how listening to Aeromsith got them into the business in the first place.

And as has been said I've got no idea why you keep referring to Aerosmith as southern rock.

To save going round in circles, who are some of your favourite bands or types of music?

Oriphiel · 11-30-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I was referring to bands of a genre style like those that have been mentioned in this thread. Well known artists like James Hetfield and Slash for example state how listening to Aeromsith got them into the business in the first place.

And as has been said I've got no idea why you keep referring to Aerosmith as southern rock.

To save going round in circles, who are some of your favourite bands or types of music?

I don't remember. But what I do know is that my favorite bands can beat up your favorite bands. By the way, I just got over a hundred posts! Thanks, guys, for all the support!

Now let me break something down. Aerosmith is rock. Steven Tyler (much like Bruce Springsteen *shudders*) often pretends to be a country singer. Thus, they would like to be country rock, also known as southern rock. Unless the definition changed again...

And I am pretty sure Hetfield and Slash would have become musicians if not for Aerosmith. Just because they liked them doesn't mean that they needed them. Both were practicing music before they'd ever even heard Aerosmith.

Chula Vista · 11-30-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel

Please prove me wrong, someone has to, or the bad guy wins. And that just won't do.

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But what I do know is that my favorite bands can beat up your favorite bands.

As long as you're admitting to trolling I'm out. Have a nice day.

Oriphiel · 11-30-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

As long as you're admitting to trolling I'm out. Have a nice day.

What? Bad guys can have legitimate points, you know. Sauron had some very progressive tax reforms. But if you really think that every person who dislikes Aerosmith and has a sense of humor is a "troll", then I feel sorry for you; you're missing out. We're actually a decent bunch.

Necromancer · 11-30-2014, 10:48 AM

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I wish Bad Company would have a cage match with Aerosmith. Then we'd find out for sure who the best is, subjectivity be damned. Until then, please stop insulting all of the rock bands of the 70's by associating them with the wannabe southern-rockers that subjected the world to "Ragdoll" "Dude Looks Like a Lady", and "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing". Aerosmith and Steven Tyler had a few good songs, maybe even a few good albums, but that does not make them them great, and certainly not one of "the greatest".

What in the Fuck are you talking about!?

Oriphiel · 11-30-2014, 10:50 AM

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What in the Fuck are you talking about!?

Oh, whoops... Am I accidentally typing in Spanish again? Yo Soy? Triste, amigo.

Unknown Soldier · 11-30-2014, 10:51 AM

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What in the Fuck are you talking about!?

We've been trying to work that out for his last few posts here.

Oriphiel · 11-30-2014, 10:54 AM

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We've been trying to work that out for his last few posts here.

Sorry, man, but sometimes I get bored of going back and forth and make weird jokes. So... What do you want to talk about? How 'bout that band Dokken, huh? They sure were influential. More influential, one might say, than other hair metal bands. For example, oh, say... Motley Crue?