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Originally Posted by Pornwolf
The definition of a rock star is an recording artist who is universally known.
He or she can go into a club full of the most ghetto black people or the most white trash rednecks and most of the people would not only recognize that person but they would also know some of his songs.
Not to mention being able to travel worldwide and not be able to walk down the street without being swamped for autographs.
Chris Cornell - He could walk into a mallrat shopping mall and most people wouldn't recognize him.
Eddie Veddar - Same for Eddie, unless he started singing over the PA... they might think its Daughtry though.
Layne Staley - Nope, not a chance.
Rob Zombie - Somewhat.
Scott Stapp - Nope. Doesn't fit the description.
Trent Reznor - I like trent and his music, I have even met him but I still might not even recognize him in a crowd.
None of them can even stand next to Snoop Dogg without getting trampled.
All the current Rockstars of the last 17 years are Rappers.
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perfectly said.
I know the names and their bands, but I wouldn't recognize any of those guys unlesss they had a name tag on.
Snoop Dog I'd recognize, and I don't even like rap.
You nailed it.
As to "perspective" and "when you grew up", I don't agree with that. I grew up in the 70's, but I can fully or at least somewhat appreciate the iconic hugeness of 50's rock stars, Elvis, the Beatles, Dion, Fabien, Buddy Holly, etc. You don't have to have lived through an era to appreciate that level of greatness and fame.
Too bad so many kids today who grew up in the 80's and 90's have little or no concept of giving the "gods" their due.Calling Jagger, Plant, Daltry, Morrisson, etc "old farts" just smacks of someone who knows shit about rock history and having no sense of respect for the music. How can you say you love rock yet not know enough to give a nod to the gods who led the way?