Classic Rock: Never Forget the Classics

In my last blog post I talked about the genre of music called "Alternative" and the very popular group Coldplay. I also mentioned that it was probably one of my favorite types of music, mostly because what they say in their songs reflects their feelings and emotions. This post will tell you why Classic Rock is my second favorite type of music.

Most of the youth now a days will say, "Classic Rock, what is that?" or "Ew classic rock is dumb and boring", when they don't even realize what it is or how much Classic Rock music they know and love from movies, football or baseball games,  and even TV shows. I mean, who doesn't know the song "TNT" by ACDC when you are at a football game, or "Don't Stop Believin" by Journey? Name one person who hasn't at least heard one of those songs somewhere that's over the age of, let's say twelve. If you can then I will take back everything I say about classic rock and the youth of this world.

But even though many if not the majority of the young people in America have heard of Classic Rock, or like some of the songs, that doesn't excuse the fact that the genre of music is fading away every year because the new generations are only interested in the "new hits" and pop and rap. Now don't get me wrong, I have a certain taste for different pop songs and rap songs. All I'm saying is that the youth of America needs to be more aware of where their "pop" and "hit songs" came from or originated.

Without classic rock and the great rock bands of the seventies, eighties, and nineties, there wouldn't even be pop music in my opinion. No Justin Bieber, no One Republic, no Bruno Mars, definitely no Imagine Dragons or Coldplay, and no Train. All of these popular groups or people that may be the hot stuff now, wouldn't even be here if it weren't for the classic rock bands from thirty or forty years ago. So if you want someone to thank for all the music you guys listen to now, thank the bands like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Van Halen, Rolling Stones, Eagles, ACDC, Boston, Aerosmith, Genesis, The Who, ect. Without their hit songs and fame, none of the popular artists now would have any inspiration to create music, because all would have is Smooth Jazz, blues, and classical.

So next time you want to bring out some music to listen to at school, on a car ride, in a plane, or even just in your house, maybe mix up some Classic Rock in your playlist.