Keep it going!

After my rambling post yesterday, I mulled over a few people that weren’t included. Sure, I think that the list I put together is a pretty tight list, but it wasn’t necessarily my favourite people. Also I had to pass over some people that were pretty influential too. So here are some more:

Nirvana – was the sound track to Gen Y, and developed grunge. You could put Pearl Jam here too

Jeff Buckley – I think most people would say they like Jeff. He was my favourite artist from about 14-20, all from one album. Now I still love him, and would go as far to say that some of the songs being prepared for his second album are amongst my favourites of his (‘Witches Rave’, specifically). Some of his early stuff (‘Be your husband’ – I love how there is so much background noise, then people are just blown away by his voice) was incredible, ‘Grace’ has so many layers it’s just incredible, and most people say that his cover of ‘Hallelujah’ is one of the best covers of all time. Terrible shame that we didn’t get to hear more from him

Joy Division – I think Joy Division was really important to 1980s UK music, and they did kick off trance a bit too, but another band that was probably growing into its potential cut down by Ian Curtis’ death. New Order had some good stuff, but Joy Division was something special

Jerry Reed – Certified guitar player. Jerry is one of my all time favourite artists, Chet Atkins was his mentor and he took playing to another level. Love Jerry, Son!

Nina Simone – I think she was a really important African American artist, she wrote some amazing songs. She had the most amazing voice too, love Nina. How about this as a comparison, just for you.

Miles Davis – the King of Cool, he brought Jazz mainstream, and has stuck there ever since. ‘Kind of Blue’ has sold 4 million copies – it’s an amazing album, I’m surprised it’s not sold more. Another important African American.

Madonna – She was a big thing in her generation, I never liked her much.

The Strokes – I remember the first time I heard the Strokes. It was on Channel V, they were touring for ‘Is This It’ and played ‘Last Night’ live. I have never looked back, love them.

I could go on and on. I’ll stop.