Classic Rock Remains Classic
Katie White
Issue date: 11/4/09 Section: Music
All around us we see tributes to classic rock. From Rockband and Guitar Hero to the Marching Bobcats and Delta Omicron, classic rock is not dying. Why is this? It is because music is a universal language that speaks to everyone, and without music, expression would be somewhat limited.
Yet, it is not just regular people paying tribute to the great rock songs. Bands that got their influence from another band are taking popular songs and reworking them so that they too can pay tribute to their inspiration. Songs like "More than a Feeling" and "Don't Stop Believin'" have been rerecorded to pay tribute to the greatness of the song. Why do we love these songs so much?
These songs/bands have served as an inspiration to other bands that have come after them. Bands such as The Clash, AC/DC, Journey, and Aerosmith have influenced bands such as Green Day, Seether, Evanescence, and Kings of Leon. Their songs have shown future generations what it really means to rock out and have fun.
Playing classic music is not just about paying tribute; it is also about living out a fantasy. Many "wanna be" classic rockers listen to music and picture themselves getting that guitar lick, drum solo, or hitting the high notes. With the invention of Rockband, people can now live out that fantasy of playing the guitar solo, or drum solo that they have imagined playing for so long. Playing these songs is only part of the puzzle that makes up our love of classic rock.
These songs serve as inspiration leaders. The Red Sox adopted the song "Don't Stop Believin' " because the message encouraged them to keep believing they could make it to the World Series. These songs have an encouraging factor to them. Whether you are working out or gearing up for a big test, these classic rock songs get people pumped up to deal with anything.
There is a reason why Classic rock is called classic. It serves as guide to what future generations of musicians should live up to. What will future generations consider classic rock? We don't know, but we'll have fun trying to figure it out.
Yet, it is not just regular people paying tribute to the great rock songs. Bands that got their influence from another band are taking popular songs and reworking them so that they too can pay tribute to their inspiration. Songs like "More than a Feeling" and "Don't Stop Believin'" have been rerecorded to pay tribute to the greatness of the song. Why do we love these songs so much?
These songs/bands have served as an inspiration to other bands that have come after them. Bands such as The Clash, AC/DC, Journey, and Aerosmith have influenced bands such as Green Day, Seether, Evanescence, and Kings of Leon. Their songs have shown future generations what it really means to rock out and have fun.
Playing classic music is not just about paying tribute; it is also about living out a fantasy. Many "wanna be" classic rockers listen to music and picture themselves getting that guitar lick, drum solo, or hitting the high notes. With the invention of Rockband, people can now live out that fantasy of playing the guitar solo, or drum solo that they have imagined playing for so long. Playing these songs is only part of the puzzle that makes up our love of classic rock.
These songs serve as inspiration leaders. The Red Sox adopted the song "Don't Stop Believin' " because the message encouraged them to keep believing they could make it to the World Series. These songs have an encouraging factor to them. Whether you are working out or gearing up for a big test, these classic rock songs get people pumped up to deal with anything.
There is a reason why Classic rock is called classic. It serves as guide to what future generations of musicians should live up to. What will future generations consider classic rock? We don't know, but we'll have fun trying to figure it out.