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[cleolinda]

I'm on my phone so I can't really manage a link, but I'm hearing that Patrick Swayze has passed away. Go to Yahoo News, I know it's there.

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[greedyskunk.livejournal.com]

The only one that pops into my mind is the Dave Matthews Band. They're filling the void left by the Grateful Dead.

Other than that, possibly, *possibly* Green Day. I'm fond of them only because "Dookie" came out when I was in high school. I know they're huge now, but they leave me kind of meh.

At least we still have U2.

[soulforophelia.livejournal.com]

Dave Matthews Band is fantastic, at least in my opinion, but I dunno... I don't think they're as wide spread and famous as Kiss or The Beatles. You know? I don't know if they'd necessarily be known 20 years from now (if they weren't performing in 20 years that is). Same goes for Green Day, although i agree, they kinda leave me meh too.

And good point about U2. They are definitely someone from the past whose still kicking butt.

[greedyskunk.livejournal.com]

Oh, I agree. They'll never achieve that high level of fame. However, I'm pretty sure they'll still be listened to 20 years in the future. They've got a loyal fanbase and great songs. "Under the Table and Dreaming" is one of my all-time favorite albums. Sooo many memories attached to it.

I really doubt we'll ever see a band like The Beatles ever again. They WERE the sixties, from the poppy, naive beginning, to the experimental protestations of peace at the end. At the same time, their music is universal and timeless. Absolutely amazing. It'll take something truly special to recreate that.