Ozzy Osbourne died

naaah

one day you will forget you aren't behind a keyboard and you will pop off in the real world and have your head caved in


and nobody will care
Oh your ticker will give out LONG before that . Then you can be with your precious Ozzy wherever that is. And Texans can line up to piss on both of you.
 
Metal is all rooted in Led Zeppelin... the first mass produced metal sounds I can think of...
Again, Zeppelin is blues/rock. Hell, they plagiarized nearly everything on the first album from the blues greats. Page added distortion and power chords, but the songs were still blues standards. Still pentatonic progressions with diminished turn arounds.

I can't quit you babe - Willie Dixon
Bring it on Home - Sonny Boy Williamson
Whole Lotta Love - Willie Dixon
You Shook Me - Willie Dixon
How Many More Times - Howlin Wolf

Sabbath had a vastly different structure - the foundation of all heavy metal is based on that structure. Deep Purple also pioneered a similar sound - though they were far more sophisticated musically.
 
Again, Zeppelin is blues/rock. Hell, they plagiarized nearly everything on the first album from the blues greats. Page added distortion and power chords, but the songs were still blues standards. Still pentatonic progressions with diminished turn arounds.

I can't quit you babe - Willie Dixon
Bring it on Home - Sonny Boy Williamson
Whole Lotta Love - Willie Dixon
You Shook Me - Willie Dixon
How Many More Times - Howlin Wolf

Sabbath had a vastly different structure - the foundation of all heavy metal is based on that structure. Deep Purple also pioneered a similar sound - though they were far more sophisticated musically.
You can keep saying that, but it was metal, power chords, etc. They also premiered their album a full year before Sabbath. Sabbath didn't create the sound, though they were instrumental, along with Zeppelin in cementing in a whole new genre of music. This is a bit like saying Elvis started rock music... He certainly contributed, and was "the King" but he didn't create it.
 
Hair metal? What the hell is hair metal?

I understand speed metal, but get real, all it ultimately is is playing the guitar at a faster rhythm
Hair metal, also known as glam metal, is a subgenre of heavy metal that emerged in the late 1970s and peaked in the 1980s, primarily in the United States. It’s characterized by its flashy, theatrical style, combining the raw energy of heavy metal with elements of pop rock, punk, and glam rock. The term "hair metal" comes from the bands' signature big, teased hairstyles, often paired with flamboyant clothing, makeup, and a party-hearty aesthetic.


Musically, hair metal features catchy hooks, anthemic choruses, and polished production, emphasizing melodic guitar riffs, shredding solos, and powerful vocals. Lyrics often focus on themes like partying, romance, rebellion, and living the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Bands like Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, Bon Jovi, and Guns N' Roses defined the genre, with albums like Hysteria (Def Leppard) and Appetite for Destruction (Guns N' Roses) becoming iconic.


The genre thrived on MTV, where visually striking music videos showcased the bands’ over-the-top image. Hair metal dominated the charts in the '80s but waned in the early '90s with the rise of grunge and alternative rock, which rejected its excess. Still, it retains a nostalgic fanbase and has influenced modern rock acts. Many consider it a quintessential '80s sound, tied to the era’s hedonistic vibe.

From @grok
 
Nonsense. Zeppelin was never heavy metal. Zeppelin was a blues/rock band with a heavy edge. Sabbath - which predates Zeppelin, created Heavy Metal.
I won't quibble with the distinction. But Led Zepplin's first album has heavy metal songs like "Dazed and Confused" and "How many more times."
 
Hair metal, also known as glam metal, is a subgenre of heavy metal that emerged in the late 1970s and peaked in the 1980s, primarily in the United States. It’s characterized by its flashy, theatrical style, combining the raw energy of heavy metal with elements of pop rock, punk, and glam rock. The term "hair metal" comes from the bands' signature big, teased hairstyles, often paired with flamboyant clothing, makeup, and a party-hearty aesthetic.


Musically, hair metal features catchy hooks, anthemic choruses, and polished production, emphasizing melodic guitar riffs, shredding solos, and powerful vocals. Lyrics often focus on themes like partying, romance, rebellion, and living the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Bands like Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, Bon Jovi, and Guns N' Roses defined the genre, with albums like Hysteria (Def Leppard) and Appetite for Destruction (Guns N' Roses) becoming iconic.


The genre thrived on MTV, where visually striking music videos showcased the bands’ over-the-top image. Hair metal dominated the charts in the '80s but waned in the early '90s with the rise of grunge and alternative rock, which rejected its excess. Still, it retains a nostalgic fanbase and has influenced modern rock acts. Many consider it a quintessential '80s sound, tied to the era’s hedonistic vibe.
AI?

Being “flashy, theatrical” and a hodgepodge of other genres makes it noteworthy? MC5 fits all those categories, were they hair metal?
 
AI?

Being “flashy, theatrical” and a hodgepodge of other genres makes it noteworthy? MC5 fits all those categories, were they hair metal?
It was a whole decade, and is a subgenre. It isn't difficult to tell if they are a Hair Band... Just look at the hair. If they have teased up hair and wear make up, often looking so dolled up that folks who don't know the band might think they are chicks... that's a hair band.
 
AI?

Being “flashy, theatrical” and a hodgepodge of other genres makes it noteworthy? MC5 fits all those categories, were they hair metal?
It was a test to see if the term is so readily understood that even AI understands it, and it was. How does it feel to so poorly understand music that even simple terms become difficult for you?
 
It was a test to see if the term is so readily understood that even AI understands it, and it was. How does it feel to so poorly understand music that even simple terms become difficult for you?
Agree with you. Archives is either very dumb or purposely acting stupid.
 
Didn't like mush of his music, and never cared about him while alive. Only ever think about his music when radio plays his music. What little I watched about him drove me away from anything he stood for or against.
I didn't listen to his music, TBT. Only started paying attention when the news began to report that he was seriously sick and didn't have long to live. I also remember when he was going to leave his wife for his hairstylist. Gossipy stuff like that. He didn't seem like a good person in real life.
 
I didn't listen to his music, TBT. Only started paying attention when the news began to report that he was seriously sick and didn't have long to live. I also remember when he was going to leave his wife for his hairstylist. Gossipy stuff like that. He didn't seem like a good person in real life.
Despite his act, he was a very charitable person and fought for animal rights. I believe I recall him visiting the White House to promote that very thing back when W. was president.
 
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