moreblack Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) it might even be a country artist not rock. Edited September 23, 2009 by moreblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Simple question:What major American Rock band combines popularity, influence, and a representation of America's culture and philosophies best?There's no one-band-personification answer to this question really.Everyone has hit on important elements.The Beach Boys delved into American culture and philosophies on a somewhat superficial level....but brilliantly on an artistic level.Some artists took "popularity, influence" and explored "America's culture and philosophies" further.Waaaaaaaay further.haha, so wrong.Go look up smile and see what that was all about. That's american history right there.Don't need to look it up.Brian's 2004 solo project featuring Van Dyke Park lyrics,recorded by his session/touring band.Based on prior unfinished,unreleased material.I was talking about the Beach Boys....and what they achieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl_on_drums Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Simple question:What major American Rock band combines popularity, influence, and a representation of America's culture and philosophies best?There's no one-band-personification answer to this question really.Everyone has hit on important elements.The Beach Boys delved into American culture and philosophies on a somewhat superficial level....but brilliantly on an artistic level.Some artists took "popularity, influence" and explored "America's culture and philosophies" further.Waaaaaaaay further.haha, so wrong.Go look up smile and see what that was all about. That's american history right there.Don't need to look it up.Brian's 2004 solo project featuring Van Dyke Park lyrics,recorded by his session/touring band.Based on prior unfinished,unreleased material.I was talking about the Beach Boys....and what they achievedWell that was written and started in 1967 so it was The Beach Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Simple question:What major American Rock band combines popularity, influence, and a representation of America's culture and philosophies best?There's no one-band-personification answer to this question really.Everyone has hit on important elements.The Beach Boys delved into American culture and philosophies on a somewhat superficial level....but brilliantly on an artistic level.Some artists took "popularity, influence" and explored "America's culture and philosophies" further.Waaaaaaaay further.haha, so wrong.Go look up smile and see what that was all about. That's american history right there.Don't need to look it up.Brian's 2004 solo project featuring Van Dyke Park lyrics,recorded by his session/touring band.Based on prior unfinished,unreleased material.I was talking about the Beach Boys....and what they achievedWell that was written and started in 1967 so it was The Beach BoysCheck the cd cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl_on_drums Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 No it was started in 67, abandoned..Then recorded by Brian and his band in 2004 or something.It was STARTED by Brian, and the beach boys in 66/67. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 No it was started in 67, abandoned..Then recorded by Brian and his band in 2004 or something.It was STARTED by Brian, and the beach boys in 66/67.And it's a great album too.If that personifies the question asked by the thread starter for you...that's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deleted_19765 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I suppose my biggest error was calling this a "simple question." Its been interesting to observe the differences in opinion here though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) And up next...it would be a grave injustice not to include Sly and the Family Stone!They dragged America's ugly scars to the surface kicking and screaming!"Don't Call Me N- I -G -G- E -R,Whitey"There's A Riot Going On,Stand,Family Affair...to name but a few ...Sly scratched below the surface of American culture to be sure! Edited September 24, 2009 by zint61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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