Gene Simmons Declares That Rock Is Dead

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Gene has made the papers once again, this time declaring that rock was murdered years ago, the time when Napster arrived and offered free music to everyone. He puts the blame on entitled rich kids but it's obvious that he's off on a rant and isn't thinking clearly. Everyone wants something for free.

But is this really the only thing that killed rock? I don't think so.

He also says that the great years of rock and roll ended in '83. I think rock was still strong until about '89 when Guns and Roses ruled the late 80s with their brand of music.

What do you say?


Gene Simmons: 'Rock Is Finally Dead' | Rolling Stone
 

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I think, that Airbourne, H.E.A.T., Ayreon, Muse, Gotthard, Shakra and more great bands shouldn't agree with him.
 

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The state of music media sucks no doubt but there is still a hell lot of people making music that moves the soul If you are wiling to look into it personally(thats what the internets for ...) instead of having someone, radio etc. stuff their tried crap down your throat. Rock and is still alive and going strong as an artform ....as a business. ..not so much.
 

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Well, Gene IS all about the business so I have little doubt that is what he is bitching about to a large degree.
 

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Nah, only to a partial degree. Read the article, he says what he means both from a recording/songwriting standpoint as well as the underlying effect from a business standpoint.
 

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Well, Gene has written some pretty good songs over the years but he is definitely no expert on the craft imo lol
 

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