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British Music

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Alavin, Nov 21, 2003.

  1. Alavin

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    For a General Studies essay, I have been told to find out what British music non-Brits had heard of, and thought of these boards. So I put it to you. What country are you from, and what British music have you heard of?
     
    Alavin, Nov 21, 2003
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    You looking for the names of groups, songs, genres, or what?

    Being a teenager in the 80s, I knew a lot of British pop stars. Sting was a favorite, but I couldn't figure out why he sounded like the Police. I liked Phil Collins too, but some of his songs sounded just like the ones from Genesis. I thought Tom Petty was British, but it turns out he was just smoking pot.
     
    Shralp, Nov 21, 2003
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  3. Death Rabbit

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    Da States. I listen to the following, on a regular basis:

    The Beatles
    Oasis
    Faithless
    Sneaker Pimps
    The Cure
    Depeche Mode
    Dido
    Elton John
    Def Leppard
    Massive Attack
    Morcheeba
    Queen

    I'm also familiar with and fond of:

    Prodigy
    The Clash
    Sneaker Pimps
    David Bowie
    The Stones (though I think they're incredibly over-rated)
    Duran Duran
    George Michael

    I could go on and on and on. The influence of British rock and pop on music is undeniable and awesome. Music today would be nothing without the Brits. Well - it would at least suck more. :D
     
    Death Rabbit, Nov 21, 2003
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    I'm from Sacramento, California.

    The only British bands I have heard of are:

    • The Beatles - of course
    • Pink Floyd - give me the f*cking pudding!
    • Genesis
    ... and that's about it, but I don't listen to music that often.

    BTW, what is the deal with Brum the car? That thing's creepy!

    [ November 22, 2003, 04:06: Message edited by: Blackhawk ]
     
    Blackhawk, Nov 21, 2003
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    True. Brit rock was great.

    But I may never forgive you guys for the Spice Girls.
     
    Shralp, Nov 21, 2003
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  6. Splunge

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    Yikes! Where to start? In addition to the above:

    The Who
    The Yardbirds
    The Kinks
    The Animals
    Led Zepplin
    Black Sabbath
    David Bowie
    King Crimson
    Moody Blues
    Sex Pistols
    Radiohead

    …just off the top of my head
     
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  7. Master of Nuhn

    Master of Nuhn Wear it like a crown Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Goldie
    Roni Size & Reprazent
    DJ Krust
    DJ Suv
    DJ Die
    DJ Rap
    The Grooverider
    Aphrodite
    Mickey Finn
    Johnny L
    John B
    LTJ Bukem
    Photek
    Ed Rush & Optical
    Peshay
    Adam F
    DJ Hype
    Omni Trio

    As you probably notice, I rather think of Drum&Bass and Jungle i.s.o Rock, Boybands and Girlpower.
     
    Master of Nuhn, Nov 22, 2003
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    Robbie Williams
    The Darkness
    Sugababes
    All Saints
    Pulp
    Blur
    The Verve
     
    Iago, Nov 22, 2003
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  9. BOC

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    Rock, hard rock and heavy metal bands. Here is a rather short list:
    Rolling Stones
    Beatles
    Black Sabbath
    Judas Priest
    Uriah Heep
    Iron Maiden
    Saxon
    Wishbone Ash
    Skyclad
    Deep Purple
    Led Zeppelin
    Thin Lizzy
    Gary Moore
    Hawkwind
    Motorhead
    Rory Gallagher
    Nazareth
    Pink Floyd
    Queen
     
    BOC, Nov 22, 2003
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    beatles (da),the who,the jam,radiohead,suede,oasis,blur,the smiths,sting& the police,nick cave,manic street preachers,pavement,massive attack and the list goes on ...
     
    notforyou, Nov 22, 2003
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