Post #98653 by donhonyc on Sun, Jun 27, 2004 1:58 AM

McDougall-

I was using 'pop music' as a general term. I certainly don't hold anything against The Clash or Ramones for getting pop recognition. I guess what I'm trying to say...what frustrates me most is as I said in an earlier post, is that there is no more room for any musical underground. Okay maybe there is a little, but I just don't see that kind of outlet these days ie, your DIY labels like SST, Dischord, and Alternative Tentacles. Underground is virtually non-existent. It's not accesible to the teen and 20-something mind of today.

It's annoying to see Ashlee Simpson wearing a T-Shirt that says 'Punk' on it. Maybe in another context that shirt has relevance to her, but not in the context that she thinks she's wearing it in. Punk? Yeah, but not 'punk rock'.

Seeing a band like Simple Plan or Good Charlotte calling themselves 'punk rock' and having their own clothing lines is also annoying. Those guys are the biggest sham going. Can you imagine Jello and The DKs with their own clothing line?

Oh yeah...my ranting can be annoying too. but what can I say? I'm a rock n roll Luddite.

Baron V...pop music has not always sucked. Look at the Billboard charts 1966-1971 or so. Beatles, Stones, Steppenwolf, Stevie Wonder and a host of other so-called 'classic rock' and classic r&b, soul, and everything else. Songs AND bands. Just about everything except Zappa and Beefheart was getting mainstream airplay back in the1960s/early 70s.

There are good and band for every decade. Just seems that quality takes a back seat to style and image these days.