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Old 07-17-2012, 05:25 PM   #102 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Neapolitan View Post
I don't agree. Saying we wouldn't have Alternative Rock if there wasn't a Velvet Underground is basically the same thing as uber-Beatles-fans are condemn for saying. I'm not trying undermind the talent of Pink Floyd or VU or trying to say they didn't indeed influenced other bands but I find that statement identical to "Rock wouldn't exist without the Beatles." - same thought process different variables. VU:Alt-Rock::The Beatles:Rock
TBH I was just throwing names out there as an example of bands OTHER than The Beatles influencing music, as big The Beatles fan just seem to think that they are the only band out there influencing all other bands that came after them.
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