Five Great Rock 'N Roll Gods From The 1970s You Could And Should See In Concert!

The one thing that I have noticed is that in the world of music, like everything, times change, and the wheels of progress go in new, different and at times worse, but also at times better then their predecessors music... And well the truth is, is that say between the music of the 80s and the music of today is completely, and drastically different!

And well... If you are a fan of  music from different days, well with time marching on, there are a ton of Rock icons out there that are still working regularly, that are not only still totally epic, but if you are a fan music from all sorts of decades, well these bands are ones that you should see in concert at the first chance!

At number 5: Queen.

Queen live in 1974!

Now this band got it's started in the late 60s, and since then have been working fairly steadily, having created such truly awesome songs as: Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You & We Are The Champions (and that is just to name a few!)

And with the fact they are still playing, this band is more then well worth checking out!

For more information on, 'Queen' please check out this awesome song!

At number 4: Alice Cooper.

Alice Cooper playing live at the Pittsburgh Arena in 1971!

Now admittedly this guy is a little older then most, but the truth is, is that the Godfather of Rock, is still working hard, and playing great, and apparently still touring, so if you get a chance to check this scary monster of metal out... Well... If you like that type of music... Then hell yeah, check them out! And if you don't... Then why are you still reading this blog?

For more information on, 'Alice Cooper', then check out this classic song he did in the early 90s!

At number 3: Def Leppard.

Def Leppard live in the 1980s!

Alright, well... I hate to admit that I don't know a hell of a lot of their music (a situation that I do intend to remedy,) but what I do know, and from what I have listened to... These guys rock! They have always rocked! They will always rock! And I hope to see them live some day!

For more information on these legends, check out this classic song!

And the next one on the list, At number 2: KISS.

KISS rockin out, live in 1974!

Now KISS... Boy what can I say about these guys? I mean they are true rock legends, that have been playing for decades! From what I understand of it, these power players are still playing strong, and if you have the chance to catch them in concert... Do so, I doubt you will regret it!

For more information on this power band, please enjoy this kick ass song!

And finally, last but not least, at number 1: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd live in 1976!

On this one guys, I have to be honest and say that I was not anticipating this... I mean forget about it... These guys are one of those bands that in my opinion is synonymous with Rock 'N Roll in the 70s... Their song, 'Free Bird' is absolutely amazing... And since they are still playing... Well this is one any one who likes this type of music should go see! I mean, they truly rock!

For more information on this truly epic band, please enjoy: Free Bird!

Now there are a ton of other greats from that era, these though are some truly epic bands from back then, that well I was thinking that if you get a chance to see, you should!

KISS: Detroit Rock City (1976) - Song Review

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I hate to say it, but when I was a kid I used to make fun of the band, 'KISS'... I found their make up to be completely odd, and a little feminine, so when I was a kid I used to make fun of them... But the truth is they are actually a pretty awesome band!

KISS, which stands for: 'Knight In Satan's Service' has a very awesome sound that was definite very defining of the music of the late 70s through the 80s. I found this out when I decided to pick the movie, Detroit Rock City (1999), which tells the story of a couple of High School guys and their misadventures as they are heading to a KISS concert... (As coincidence would have it, it turns out that the song I am reviewing here is part of the movie!)

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And as for Detroit Rock City, this song, which was the third single from their 1976 album, 'Destroyer', a single that did not do well with critics but was truly a fan favorite (title which has remained to today, is a song that has appeared in a couple of the music based video games, including: Rock Band, and Guitar Hero 2. It has also been seen in a lot of other media venues as well as sporting events!

And as far as this song goes, it has a solid beat, that really does kick some butt! And as far seeing live... It can't be any better, if you haven't done so, I highly recommend it, it is a fun one!

http://youtu.be/CaQ0jrYW9MQ

5 Awesome Bands That Still Rock And That If You Can, You Should See Live

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="552"] AC/DC... An amazing band that i do feel would be great on stage![/caption]

Believe it or not folks, I have been a metal head for all of my adult life, and for a decent sized portion of when I was a teenager... I have listened to a lot of truly spectacular music, have owned some awesome mementos from some amazing moments for some of whom I would consider to be some of the best bands head banging rock bands ever,  and have even owned more then a few concert DVD's for some of these groups... But the one thing that I have never done is see any of them live!

Believe it or not, I have only ever actually been to one concert in my life! (A situation where in the first chance I get, I absolutely intend to rectify it!)

So I was thinking recently, about who would be my top 5 bands... A real dream team that if I had the opportunity to see would be absolutely fantastic... So I thought that I would share with you guys, '5 Awesome Bands That Still Rock And That If You Could, You Should See Live'.

At number 5: Anthrax.

[caption id="attachment_2141" align="aligncenter" width="450"] A great band that would be absolutely incredible to see on stage![/caption]

The truth is, is more or less Anthrax is a relatively recent band that I have just gotten in to, and the truth is, is that they have some truly awesome songs, and I feel like they would be an absolute blast, but when it comes down to it... All of their good songs are really good, and all of their bad songs are absolutely atrocious... But they really do deserve one of the top 5 spots, because their good songs are freaking awesome!

At number 4: KISS.

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Now I am aware that for what ever reason, that KISS has become a modern day joke to a lot of people, but they rocked back in the 70s when they first came to prominence, and they rock just as much now!

At number 3: Iron Butterfly.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="474"] A prolific era defining band that still to this day kick ass![/caption]

Unfortunately due to their age, I hate to be morbid about this, but I can't imagine there will be to many more opportunities to see these guys in action due to the fact that they have been going on strong for literally decades... But the truth is, is their music, and especially one of the songs that they are most recognized for, 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida'  does not just still kick major ass, but was  culturally defining for the 1960s in regards to it's type of music... So you know I had to put them in there!

At number 2: Alice Cooper.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="497"] Alice Cooper by himself still rules and is one that all fans should go see at some point![/caption]

He may not be exactly a band... But he is Alice freaking Cooper... You know I had to put him in there!

At number 1: Metallica.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="485"] Metallica kicking ass on stage... Definitely if you are a fan of their type of music then it is a must![/caption]

I will be honest with you guys and say that this choice maybe partly a personal preference (but that is because they are still my favorite band of all time.), also if you are a metal head like me, then it is well worth seeing them in person (I know I would love to!)

In the end, there are a lot of great bands, but for my money, I would say that these guys rock, and would be my dream team if I only had 5 bands that I could see!

http://youtu.be/zlLn0UicWrM

http://youtu.be/_PiVTOLFdBA

http://youtu.be/UIVe-rZBcm4

http://youtu.be/NO2cHJmDkBg

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