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Originally Posted by htismaqe
The Ramones knew what they were doing, you hit the nail on the head. I have mad respect for them, even if they're not my style of choice. I mean, I have a deep appreciation for Lou Reed for his artistic vision, although his music is still rather simplistic. And even though I'm a metalhead, I have 14 David Bowie albums. Talent is talent. 
Dave Grohl is a legitimately-talented multi-instrumentalist. |
I'm not saying that dumbly beating on shit is inherently superior to noodling and showing off your skills. I'm just trying to highlight the distinct ways people can display creativity and passion.
That's why Pearl Jam endures for me. They banged stuff out, but the instrumentalists were effing solid, no matter the mayhem they were creating.
That's why Prince Rogers Nelson is a guitar god in my book, because it's passionate and skillful at the same time without ever navelgazing.