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28 Feb 2010

Classic Rock good when used right!!

Filed Under : Music , Rants

Posted By : hulkamania78 | Comments : 48

Change of mind me thinks

Having blasted the Classic Rock scene on here for closing venues and being satans poison of choice I am making a U turn of sorts.
We (WHATEVER) played a great venue last night where the average age was over 40 and to be fair we did throw in there some old school classic rock - Bad Company etc to keep the audience interested. We scrapped the Arctics and the Enemy for them but it was right and proper due to them not knowing who they were. I didnt think a Back to the Future moment was needed.

It worked, we blasted off the inide stuff were good at in the second set with some Beatles and Rolling Stones for good measure and it was a great gig. We have got the old ladies classic just in case Mustang Sally, Valerie and there always good. But we have tried Cant Get enough of your love before in our Indie venues with the Lead Balloon effect but this time it was the right venue and crowd to use the classic.

I have been harsh at times but when used correctly and not sticking to norm it works, I still believe its a dying genre but must admit it helped us out last night so apologises - to a point.

But dont get me started on that Punk crap........................................couldnt resist. ( LGIT lets hear it???)

Comments

# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 28/02/2010, 13:30 (GMT)

you little turncoat you! lol

# Posted by Steve Dixon (The Subliminals) - 28/02/2010, 14:36 (GMT)

there's only three types of band though isn't there, really? - brilliant, average and shite

(apart from The Fall, who seemed to combined brilliant AND shite simultaneously)

I went to see Vera Cruz last night at the White Hart - and they're a really good band - that's all most people want, I think... a band who can do the job well. I reckon if you sound like you can deliver the goods, most punters will give you a chance, even if you're not really their fave style

# Posted by Luis-G - 28/02/2010, 17:40 (GMT)

So..... somebody aged 40 today must have been around 21 back in 1991. It amazes me how many people nicked their parents' records back then instead of buying some of their own, lol.
x

# Posted by Ian - Rocking Horse - 28/02/2010, 17:42 (GMT)

I still believe its a dying genre but must admit it helped us out last night so apologises - to a point.

....It might only die as a genre when something decent comes along to replace it instead of rehashed punk shite like the monkeys and greenday. But even thats highly unlikely. There are a lot of rockabilly bands playing around at the moment and that stuff is basically 50 years old

# Posted by Luis-G - 28/02/2010, 17:53 (GMT)

actually 60 years old if we start counting around 1950, I know, time flies.....I have never been too keen on punk tbh; however there are loadsa more than just classic rock. I have played classic rock for ages and I still do; you're right by saying it helps out, it actually does! If you think it's a dying genre, have a listen to Airbourne or The Answer, they're new classic rock bands.

# Posted by MAXIMUM TORQUE - 28/02/2010, 20:01 (GMT)

Its not what you play its the way you play it. Having said that we play Classic Rock and have an average age of well over 200 and still get plenty of youngsters watching us who know and love the stuff we play.
Im not convinced anybody will remember the Artic Monkeys in 20 years time but I bet ACDC and the Stones are still getting air play.
Sorry boys but I think its here to stay.
Long Live Rock!!!

# Posted by Keef - 28/02/2010, 21:23 (GMT)

Classic Rock, just like classical music (and loads of other 'genres') is here and here to stay. Maybe some of todays tunes will eventually become the Classic rock standards of the future, who knows.

Artic Monkeys? Hmmmm I know of Siberian tigers and Snow Leopards but monkeys in the Artic, your kidding me ain't you LOL
Ooooh The Band Artic Monkeys, Almost forgotten about them Heh Heh

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 28/02/2010, 23:15 (GMT)

Maybe when you grow up you'll give Punk music a bit more respect....
Just check how many 'non punk' bands on here play music by Sex Pistols, Clash, Buzzcocks, Undertones etc.....
Or are you too busy playing on your x-box.....mate.

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 28/02/2010, 23:24 (GMT)

HA
Just looked at your set list.....some Punk tunes, even if they are the 'sheeple pleasers'.....Teenage Kicks....HA.
Also looked at your myspace page....band influences listed includes Sex Pistols....HA.

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 28/02/2010, 23:25 (GMT)

I took the bait, didn't I.....you got me.....

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 01/03/2010, 09:12 (GMT)

LGIT...let it go man!! Yes, you bit. You bit HARD!

# Posted by hulkamania78 - 01/03/2010, 10:14 (GMT)

LGIT while I was playign my xbox you were trawling my bands sites nothing like advertising even if its negative. But yeah you bit knew you would .I love Punk in places but must admit the sheeple thing is wrong. I would rather play the Buzzcocks and Understones with a touch of the Sex pistols than an obscure album track. Due to us not being a Punk band and not advertised as that slipping some in our set just to prove we can play them as good as any Punk band will do me. If we were a Punk band then yeah non Sheeple songs must go in as the core fans will hopefully have a knowledge of Punk.

On a side note Sheeple is a shit word!!!!

Just going back to my xbox SON!!!1 HAHAHA

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 01/03/2010, 16:44 (GMT)

Mate
Sheeple is a word I use to describe the flock mentality of the masses....you know, the ones who laugh at a joke they didn't get just to 'fit in'.....the ones who can't think for themselves.....they just follow the lead like good little sheep.....
If you don't like the word then as an alternative you can use MORONS.....
I gotta come and see Whatever soon, so you can show me how to play Punk....HA.
Cheers SON.
Gary

# Posted by "RED ZOO" - 01/03/2010, 17:35 (GMT)

If you 'follow' a particular style, fashion or music genre are 'ewe' not still behaving in sheep like way? just a different breed...

# Posted by hulkamania78 - 01/03/2010, 18:17 (GMT)

Gary.

Gotta say since Bens Hiatus from the Fix your my new sparing partner. But good explanation. No prob coming to see WHATEVER not sure I can show you how to play punk properly but we can go with the best of them end of.

SONSOSNSON

# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 01/03/2010, 20:45 (GMT)

its not a fucking competition!

is it??
Willow

# Posted by hulkamania78 - 01/03/2010, 20:53 (GMT)

yes!!!!it is

# Posted by Massive Electric Storm - 01/03/2010, 21:05 (GMT)

Red Zoo:

No need to RAM the point home!!! (geddit???) Oh well, never mind.

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 02/03/2010, 12:06 (GMT)

Mate
I do my sparing in the Dojo....not with old men in yellow knickers.
So what is your role in Whatever.....and where is your gig list.....
And is your favourite cricketer Alan Lamb...

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 02/03/2010, 12:18 (GMT)

Hulk
Is it a competition to see who can play the most 'sheeple pleasers' in one set.....
If so....YOU WIN.
Pass the mint sauce.....

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 02/03/2010, 12:41 (GMT)

Will you two boys PLEASE get a room? lol

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 02/03/2010, 13:55 (GMT)

I like classic rock.
I like punk
I like some indie
I like pop
I like classical
I like some jazz
I like some country music( Alison Krauss)

baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

;-)

Best wishes

John

# Posted by hulkamania78 - 02/03/2010, 16:13 (GMT)

Now Now LGIT. Sheeple no more I cant be bothered talking to you its nearly funny you trying to get a rise out of me. Which is the worrying thing.
Also Dojo ????really?? I am a UFC man myself all rounder.

Thing is the crowd love the Sheeple music as you so gayly put it,. I have earned thousands playing that music and for the record I am the singer in WHATEVER so what????????

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 02/03/2010, 16:43 (GMT)

so what?????
Just like to know who's who....that's all mate.
Funny you use the word 'gayly' when you hero worship a sweaty old man in tight yellow underpants...hay-ho.
Gary

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 02/03/2010, 16:46 (GMT)

Hey Gary, I'm not sure I agree with your "classic" punk credentials now that I've seen you've got Ever Fallen In Love, Eton Rifles and I Fought The Law in your set!?! Sheeple tunes if ever there were any?

Ha ha ha, keep up the good work fella! When are you gigging on the right side of the penines??

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 02/03/2010, 17:02 (GMT)

Social Tom er....ST
The songs you highlight all fit in with our set...it's not like we're playing Sex on Fire OR You Really Got Me...etc.
All our gigs are posted on here or on our web site www.lgit.co.uk.
Where is your gig list....I gotta see you lot soon...

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 02/03/2010, 17:08 (GMT)

Nah, those 3 in particular are borderline punk at best, not classic! :oP

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 02/03/2010, 17:10 (GMT)

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# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 02/03/2010, 17:12 (GMT)

# Posted by viking - 02/03/2010, 17:13 (GMT)

h'mmm-and here's me thinking "bad company" was, to be precise, "classic blues" (whatever that means). pedantic? moi? nahhh!!lol! :-P
vikingducksheadbackdownbehindwallnotwantingtobedraggedintoasumomatchwhilstyelling"hail'n'runaway"!!!

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 02/03/2010, 17:14 (GMT)

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# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 02/03/2010, 17:16 (GMT)

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 02/03/2010, 17:19 (GMT)

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# Posted by Whatever! - 02/03/2010, 17:59 (GMT)

Gary LGIT.

We are at Frankys bar(Darwen) this saturday.
i only put them up on the blog the week commencing
because i cant be arsed putting them on the gig guide.

Aiden

# Posted by "RED ZOO" - 02/03/2010, 18:00 (GMT)

eh em!!! personally I am sick of all the bleating... The argument started off ok, but its got a bit woolly, and I think there may be sheep in wolfs clothing on here.... its all a baaaa-mi!!!

# Posted by Massive Electric Storm - 02/03/2010, 18:05 (GMT)

Time to give this blog the (lamb) chop!

# Posted by viking - 02/03/2010, 18:22 (GMT)

@red zoo & massive electric storm-now, now,people-no need to "ram" the point home,is there?? ;-P

# Posted by Massive Electric Storm - 02/03/2010, 18:30 (GMT)

Hey Viking, get your own material - I cracked that attempt at humour earlier in the blog!!! LOL

I don't wanna have to LOCK HORNS with you over this...I feel this blog has taken a real DIP in form recently...it's SHEAR madness...but it's always goOd to CHEW THE CUD!!!

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 02/03/2010, 18:36 (GMT)

# Posted by Massive Electric Storm - 02/03/2010, 18:38 (GMT)

Sorry ST, too subtle for me.

# Posted by viking - 02/03/2010, 18:39 (GMT)

@social tornado-tut tut, st-male appendages on a blog?? "whatever" next??? (mind you-had to be from the "daily mail", didn't it???heh heh!!);-P
@massive electric storm-sorry 'bout that, dude-sometimes you just gotta?? lol!! didn't want to appear "woolly minded"?and,of course-i love puns-they're mint!!! ;-)

# Posted by 45's - 02/03/2010, 18:46 (GMT)

Flock this for a lark. This blog needs to be PENned off. !

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 02/03/2010, 18:46 (GMT)

@Viking - not sure how to take the Daily Mail reference!! Are you calling me a Tory or a racist (or both)? lol I wish folks on here would make their mind up. It was only last month I was a potential Labour MP.

# Posted by Massive Electric Storm - 02/03/2010, 18:48 (GMT)

# Posted by viking - 02/03/2010, 18:49 (GMT)

@social tornado-nahh, dude-was merely a confirmation of your extremely well veiled reference-it had to be the "daily ma(i)l(e)", didn't it?? (and-are you saying the "mail" is racist???? as if!!! lmho!!!) ;-)

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 02/03/2010, 18:56 (GMT)

@Viking - they don't call it the Daily Heil for nothing!!

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 02/03/2010, 19:01 (GMT)

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# Posted by hulkamania78 - 02/03/2010, 21:35 (GMT)

Damn I go gym and play abit of Call of Duty and it all kicks off without me. You guys need to get a life other than NWB,
LGIT - Classic!!!

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