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~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 01-12-2003, 01:41 AM

Who do you guys think influenced the most people in music history? I would have to say Elvis, he created Rock-n-Roll. As well as the Beatles, who were the only group that Kurt Cobain listening to until he was 9.

DarleneIllyria · 01-12-2003, 01:52 AM

Elvis and the Beatles are the two big ones.

Hollow · 01-12-2003, 02:10 AM

kelly osbourne influenced me not musicaly tho.

Faith · 01-12-2003, 02:31 AM

Elvis, the Beatles, Nirvana, Jimi hendrix

Bootsy Whoosh · 01-12-2003, 02:50 AM

OK, here's a different line of thinking, but stick with me here. I'm gonna say either Thomas Edison, inventor of the phonograph, or Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of the radio. Think about it.....no matter who your choice is for most influential musician, Edison and Marconi were the people that invented the technology that allowed those musicians to reach (and thereby influence) others; so in a way, Marconi and Edison influenced them all.

Ian · 01-12-2003, 07:50 AM

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Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh
OK, here's a different line of thinking, but stick with me here. I'm gonna say either Thomas Edison, inventor of the phonograph, or Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of the radio. Think about it.....no matter who your choice is for most influential musician, Edison and Marconi were the people that invented the technology that allowed those musicians to reach (and thereby influence) others; so in a way, Marconi and Edison influenced them all.

Good Point....but....hell, I'll have to say the beatles!

TJL · 01-12-2003, 10:07 AM

Les Paul - The inventor of the electric guitar.

Kay Scarpetta · 01-12-2003, 01:54 PM

The Beatles, Nirvana.....

Mr. Stefani · 01-12-2003, 01:59 PM

Fishbone

SBTB Geek · 01-12-2003, 02:44 PM

1. The Beatles
2. Michael Jackson
3. Elvis Presley
4. Nirvana
5. Madonna

ABlairican Pie · 01-12-2003, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
Les Paul - The inventor of the electric guitar.

Actually, Les Paul didn't invent the electric guitar, if I remember correctly, Rickenbacher did, but I'll have to check on that. I think the first electric guitar may have come out in the early 30's while the first Les Paul electric guitar came out in either the late 40's early 50's.

My choices for most influential persons in music:

Robert Johnson
Elvis Presley
Chuck Berry
Muddy Waters
Buddy Holly
the Beatles
Bob Dylan
Rolling Stones
The Who
Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton
Led Zeppelin
Black Sabbath
Pink Floyd
The Ramones
The Sex Pistols
The Clash
KISS
Van Halen
The Cars
AC/DC
Ozzy Osbourne/Randy Rhoades
Yngwie Malmsteen
Motley Crue
Bruce Springsteen
U2
Madonna
Michael Jackson
Prince
Metallica
Guns 'n' Roses
Nirvana
Pearl Jam
Smashing Pumpkins
Korn
Green Day
Staind

Mijada · 01-12-2003, 03:29 PM

I'll go with Elvis and the Beatles

°Bubbly Blonde° · 01-12-2003, 03:36 PM

Elvis Presley did not "invent" rock n roll it was there for a long time, from what I heard, it just had not been done by someone white, and been sold to a white audience, the way the Elvis did...but mine are

Madonna
Michael Jackson
Beatles
Aretha Franklin
2Pac
......and maybe some more that i cant think of

TJL · 01-12-2003, 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica

Actually, Les Paul didn't invent the electric guitar, if I remember correctly, Rickenbacher did, but I'll have to check on that. I think the first electric guitar may have come out in the early 30's while the first Les Paul electric guitar came out in either the late 40's early 50's.

Yes, I chose my words incorrectly.
Les Paul didn't invent the electric guitar, what I wanted to say was his innovations in guitar design forever changed the guitar, and are still in use today.

ABlairican Pie · 01-12-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by BubbleLuvGrl026
Elvis Presley did not "invent" rock n roll it was there for a long time, from what I heard, it just had not been done by someone white, and been sold to a white audience, the way the Elvis did...but mine are

Madonna
Michael Jackson
Beatles
Aretha Franklin
2Pac
......and maybe some more that i cant think of

You're right, Elvis DIDN'T invent rock & roll, black r & b musicians did.

01-12-2003, 01:41 AM	#1
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01-12-2003, 03:36 PM	#13
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01-12-2003, 01:52 AM	#2
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Elvis and the Beatles are the two big ones.

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01-12-2003, 01:59 PM	#9
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01-12-2003, 03:29 PM	#12
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