The Artificial Wave of Music  

You know I have to disagree with you on Nickelback. But Metallica has my respects, but I am not a big fan of theirs.

I was never really a fan of Kiss, not because I don't like them, but, because I don't know much about their music, or them as a band either. But even though there is a lack of in-depth musical talent in the mainstream bands I don't blame just the bands. Most that hold the responsibility are the record labels. I remember, Kurt Cobain said that their was bands that lack real uniqueness in their music, but were only signed because they sound like grunge. It was a trend that the record labels were following, which means that their are bands that need to be weeded out.

I think that that trend never really stopped, in fact, most bands sound a lot similar which is the theme for this record labels- to just sign people who sound the same that way their is not much to offer but a lot of money to gain, because people are going to but music anyways. especially if they know how to marketed it.

Yeah, I understand what you mean about the record labels. It can be a real cutthroat business sometimes. But, that just kind of goes hand in hand with what I was saying about KISS and how a band needs more than just musical talent. They have to have all of those qualities that I mentioned before(and maybe a little luck as well) to be a successsful rock band. If you are not very familiar with KISS, then you really should check them out. They are not just another rock band. They are true professionals. I could give you the lowdown on them but it would take up more time than I can give right now. I will say this though. Some bands today might never have gotten their start and gone on to successful careers if it hadn't been for KISS.

Well like I said I am not familiar with them, but I do have a question, who have they inspired, at least, musically? don't get me wrong, I believe what you are saying, so that was a serious question.

I hope I can give you a satisfactory answer here. As far as musically inspired....if by that you mean that a band or artist has patterned their music after KISS...then I can't give you a definite answer. I'm sure you could say that virtually every band that have come after KISS has in some way or another gained inspiration either musically or in some other fashion. A rock band...especially one as successful and famous as KISS....does not perform in a vacuum. It's absolutely impossible for them to have not inspired, in some way or another, any number of rock bands that came after them and are still around today. I'm sure that among the bands you like that there is either a band or a member of those bands that probably grew up listening to KISS among other groups and can claim a certain amount of influence as a result. I know you wanted to see a distinct list...a who's who, so to speak....of bands that have been definitely influenced by KISS, but I'm afraid I can't give that to you. I can say for certain....because I heard him say it in an interview...that the retired country music star(at least I think he's still retired) Garth Brooks was inspired KISS among other bands, and you could see it in his stage shows. Also, you could make the argument that Van Halen got some inspiration from KISS because Gene Simmons actually discovered them and Eddie Van Halen actually wanted to be a member of KISS early in his career. Actually, Gene has discovered a bunch of bands and has signed some to his own record label. Anyway, I fear that I have let you down here in that I wasn't able to give you what you asked for and for that I apologize. I'm just not an expert on rock and never was one to sit and read anything and everything about the business and the artists...I can't even tell you everything there is to know about my own favorite bands although I can certainly tell you more than some. One thing you can be sure of: KISS has left a legacy and a mark on the music industry that will never be forgotten or erased. And they aren't done yet. I heard recently from a number of people that KISS is coming out with a new album and tour some time this year and my understanding is that it is going to be bigger and better than anything they have done before. Rock on, johnnyg.