History of Rock ‘n Roll

Zeppelin 911 asked:


Regardless of the genre or sub-genre difference , please choose based on head and not heart (taste) , meaning your choice must be based on reality of the artist (charisma + influence + innovation & status) In Rock ‘N’ Roll history . Please please please don’t say (tie or neither or non) . REMEMBER THAT THE VOTING WILL LAST ONLY FOR THREE DAYS AND THEN THE ANSWERS WILL SHOW THE WINNER .

So :

Cream VS. The Yardbirds = ……………………………………….

Ape Ape Man asked:


People who, like Dave Davies or Mick Jones, were of essential importance to the band, but always had their contributions overshadowed by the frontman of the group.
In what world are Jimmy Page and Keith Richards second fiddles? There contributions are more than recognized. I’m asking about people who the history of rock music has overlooked
I meant “their contributions”. Bloody hell!

Josh – PASTE Magazine asked:


Throughout its history, rock ’n’ roll has been derided as morally bankrupt, blamed for everything from the proliferation of drugs to the Columbine shootings. When it comes to social justice, though, rock has often led the way—it was on the vanguard of the peace and civil-rights movements, it raised money and awareness for the famine in Ethiopia, it helped American family farmers, and, to this day, its practitioners often look after one another when tragedy strikes the music community. In our July issue, we look at some of these artists—from Bono to Neil Young—who are trying to change the world. What is the role of the artist when it comes to making the world better? Should they just shut up and sing?
For more information, please visit Paste at http://www.pastemagazine.com/action/article/4337/can_rock_save_the_world