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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Ain't too many that don't.....I doubt there's more than a handful of R&R HOF Inductees that don't have a car commercial  |
Im not so sure I agree. AC/DC hasnt changed their style in almost 40yrs. I dont think Zeppelin did. Doors? Hendrix? Ramones? Because their tunes are used in commercials, movies, video games, etc, I dont think it alters their image to me. The songs came first, the commercialism later.
Aerosmith came of age in the time of album rock. People bought LPs, not singles. They then turned into Poison wannabes. I think they would have been just as succesful if they stuck to their roots. Most bands sell out at the beggining to make a name for themselves, Aerosmith sold out when they were legends. Seems weird. They're also in their 60s and look in the 20s so it may just be an ego/image thing. I dont fault bands that change with the times or alter their style. Not a fan of hit chasers.
Use an Aerosmith influenced band as an example - Guns and Roses. Hugely popular but most songs were pretty long, lyrics radio stations wouldnt play. I appreciate that. Just my 2 cents.