What bands or solo artist have real staying power

[Guest Vern Gagne]

The flamed out thread got me thinking. Which groups or solo artist do you see being around 20-25 years from know. Who will be this generations U2, or Metallica.

[Guest godthedog]

i'll get flamed for it, but probably incubus. maybe the white stripes. then again, you could say just about any rock band that gets a lot of airplay now & be flamed for it.

[Guest Shaved Bear]

it would have to be a band that hasnt exploded with popularity in the mainstream, but still has a very devoted following...I'm saying the Dropkick Murphys...but then there is the whole going mainstream and losing your cred in punk issue

 

but out of whos popular now...I guess Ill say Radiohead, because Thom Yorke can vomit for a track and the fans will call it artistic genius

[Guest godthedog]

I guess Ill say Radiohead, because Thom Yorke can vomit for a track and the fans will call it artistic genius

actually, he did in fact do that. the name of the song was "treefingers."

 

radiohead have already been around for a while though. they were part of the alternative wave before it died around 97. they're more easily lumped in with pearl jam, soundgarden, ween, veruca salt, green day, beck, et al than with limp bizkit, staind, the vines or nickelback.

[Mecha Mummy 0]

I could possibly see The Stripes lasting that long, though I think they'd go on a couple hiatuses.

[Guest razazteca]

Red Hot Chili Peppers will be around until they are 60.

[Guest BAR]

Whatever band Dave Grohl is in. Whether it's QOTSA, Foo Fighters, the Nirvana Revival. Or if he goes solo, that bastard will be around for a while.

[Guest FeArHaVoC]

Dave Matthews will be this and next generations Grateful Dead.

[Guest justsoyouknow]

I'm going to have to go with the bands that we all love to hate....for example: despite the fact that Nu-Metal is all-but dead, Korn is releasing a new album. Why? Who exactly is clamoring for this release?

 

Moreover, when did NSync hit it big? Mid-to late-90's? They've released multiple albums, now each one is branching off on their own solo careers, plus a reunion is in the works. They will never die, never fade away. And it's a damn shame.

 

...Perhaps I misinterpreted the question. I took it as Metallica and U2 not releasing anything worthwhile for several albums (pre-Black album for Metallica, Joshua Tree for U2). These bands still linger, making music that no one really cares about.

 

Same with Nsync.

[Guest EricMM]

The White Stripes have said they'll probably break up sooner than later, but if Jack White keeps making tunes he'll stay popular.

 

But I would love it if they stuck together

[Guest Youth N Asia]

I think Jack White and his drummer...err, I mean the White Stripes will remain popular for a little while longer then their fanbase will drop to the people who really like the music, and not keep the people who like the music cause it's cool to be garage.

 

I think they're ok, I'm not as impressed as everyone else with them.

[Guest Steviekick]

Andrew WK = KISS. I can really see him around in 20 years doing exactly the same thing he's doing now, playing the same old songs from his glory years as well as a handful of new ones that resemble the old ones. He pretty much writes all the music himself, so if there's a lineup change it really will not effect the band too much. There's always a supply of decent musicians willing to play for you...just ask Ozzy.

[Guest Youth N Asia]

Andrew WK = KISS. I can really see him around in 20 years doing exactly the same thing he's doing now, playing the same old songs from his glory years as well as a handful of new ones that resemble the old ones. He pretty much writes all the music himself, so if there's a lineup change it really will not effect the band too much. There's always a supply of decent musicians willing to play for you...just ask Ozzy.

I hope so anyway. If he can keep putting on live shows like he does he should be around a while.

[Guest CoreyLazarus416]

...Perhaps I misinterpreted the question. I took it as Metallica and U2 not releasing anything worthwhile for several albums (pre-Black album for Metallica, Joshua Tree for U2). These bands still linger, making music that no one really cares about.

So THAT'S why their live attendance has more than any flavor-of-the-week act! And calling pre-Black not worthwhile? That's a death sentence in my world, pal (unless you're name is AoO).

 

I say Shadows Fall and Disturbed. Disturbed remind me of Motley Crue, and Shadows Fall are the Iron Maiden/Metallica of our generation (musically closer to Maiden, but closer to Metallica in terms of popularity during the beginning).

 

Really, think about it. Disturbed came out when nu-metal just got big, and Motley Crue came out when glam rock just got big. Both bands first albums were above-average for the style, and they both got better over time. I predict, in 10 years, that David Dramain will leave Disturbed to start 2438572 other bands, all of which suck, and then get back with Disturbed.

[Guest shlidgn90]

i think tenacious d will be around. but it will just be another side project for jack black: movie star.

[Rendclaw 0]

don't worry YNA, I'm not impressed with the White Stripes *at all*.

 

Dave Grohl is going to stay right where he is... even though his music is similar to Nirvana, albeit faster and much more intense, I think he's seperated himself from the stigma of being Nirvana's former drummer. I like the Foo Fighters from day one, and I still do. He has a musical insight that is subtle, but no less brilliant.

[Guest Choken One]

...Perhaps I misinterpreted the question. I took it as Metallica and U2 not releasing anything worthwhile for several albums (pre-Black album for Metallica, Joshua Tree for U2). These bands still linger, making music that no one really cares about.

So THAT'S why their live attendance has more than any flavor-of-the-week act! And calling pre-Black not worthwhile? That's a death sentence in my world, pal (unless you're name is AoO).

 

I say Shadows Fall and Disturbed. Disturbed remind me of Motley Crue, and Shadows Fall are the Iron Maiden/Metallica of our generation (musically closer to Maiden, but closer to Metallica in terms of popularity during the beginning).

 

Really, think about it. Disturbed came out when nu-metal just got big, and Motley Crue came out when glam rock just got big. Both bands first albums were above-average for the style, and they both got better over time. I predict, in 10 years, that David Dramain will leave Disturbed to start 2438572 other bands, all of which suck, and then get back with Disturbed.

HELL YEAH!

 

 

Draiman will of course go Solo and have modest success.

 

 

Disturbed is the only decent Nu Metal Band around...

 

 

I personally LOVE Disturbed.

[rising up out of the back seat-nuh 0]

I can see Blur sticking around for ages, even if it's only Damon. He's one of those artists who can just write a great tune at the drop of a hat.

[Guest Incandenza]

I can see Blur sticking around for ages, even if it's only Damon. He's one of those artists who can just write a great tune at the drop of a hat.

You and I must have different copies of Think Tank.

[Guest Steviekick]

Shadows Fall are the Iron Maiden/Metallica of our generation (musically closer to Maiden, but closer to Metallica in terms of popularity during the beginning).

I agree with you in some ways, but I don't know if they will ever get Metallica big. I love Shadows Fall to death, but I can't see them as being the next big thing. I can see them being Motorhead big though, since they are well respected by the metal community, but will never be a major crossover artist.

[Guest Edwin MacPhisto]

I'll catch hell for it, but: Coldplay.

 

At this point, no one's remotely near them in the mopey dramatic ballads category. Don't know how great their sales will be, but they've stretched 3 or 4 singles off this album to a year now. I can see them very easily doing that again. And again. And again.

[Guest El Satanico]

He may not count since he has been around for awhile and he's never been that popular on a mainstream level. If he counts, I'd say the man of a million bands Mike Patton.

[Guest justsoyouknow]

...Perhaps I misinterpreted the question. I took it as Metallica and U2 not releasing anything worthwhile for several albums (pre-Black album for Metallica, Joshua Tree for U2). These bands still linger, making music that no one really cares about.

So THAT'S why their live attendance has more than any flavor-of-the-week act! And calling pre-Black not worthwhile? That's a death sentence in my world, pal (unless you're name is AoO).

 

I meant to say "post-black"....my bad, brain fart.

 

But let's stick to my point here: have they put out anything worthwhile since then? Nostalgia crowds are one thing; we're not debating attendance issues. I admitted that Metallica and U2 were still around, however, I stated that they hadn't put out any decent music in a good deal of time. Nowhere in there did I claim that they were "burned out" or anything of the sort.

 

Did Bad Religion's last album sell like mad? Not quite, but everyone still jizzes their pants when they come through town. Why? Because they want to hear the old stuff. Nostalgia is a bitch. Unfortunately, the new music, no one cares about.

Edited August 5, 2003 by justsoyouknow

[Guest redbaron51]

I agree with the Disturbed and shadows fall reference, but also I want to add Tool to this category.

 

and I know I will get flamed, but for mainstream punk, Sum 41 can be the biggest "punk" band since the Clash or the Ramones

[Guest Choken One]

Sum41 can be Green Day.

 

Which is another Band I think will still be around in 10-15 years.

[Guest Choken One]

As for TOOL...

 

Well...Releasing a Album every 5 years certaintly them here.

[Guest Nanks]

Not so sure on the Sum 41 front. I don't mind them, and I will admit to enjoying pop punk given I own all The Offspring CDs and various Blink 182, Green Day, etc CDs. I'm not overly enamoured with Does This Look Infected but I'm seeing them live tomorrow night so that might help my decide. Which reminds me, does anyone know New Found Glory?? They're supporting, should I pay attention??

[Guest El Satanico]

Which reminds me, New Found Glory They're supporting, should I pay attention??

No

[Guest Agent of Oblivion]

As for TOOL...

 

Well...Releasing a Album every 5 years certaintly them here.

As long as they're as good as the ones already released, I have absolutely no problem with this at all.

[Guest nl5xsk1]

In the original post, the question is who'll be around in 20-25 years. Truthfully, NO ONE that's big now will be around that long. Most of the bands that are big now have been around for at least a few years (RHCP, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, etc) and thus most likely won't do another two decades. And most of the new bands just aren't "long-term success" kinds of artists.

 

If we lowered the bar to 10-15 years, I'd say: Phish, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, The Roots. (basically, the new Grateful Dead, the new Michael Jackson, the new Madonna, and the new Allman Bros Band)