The demise of FM rock

[Mike DC]

           
IMHO modern kids are more aware of previous generations' media than ever before.  Credit the internet + the general slowdown of pop-culture's evolution.



   

[learical1]

Phone conversation circa 1998

DJ: 100.7 KSLX
Smart-A$$ Caller (SAC):  Excuse me, what do you mean, 100.7?
DJ: We're a radio station. 100.7 is our dial position.
SAC: I don't understand.
DJ: KSLX broadcasts on 100.7.  In order to hear us, you must tune your radio dial to 100.7 FM.
SAC:  FM?  So you're an FM station.
DJ:  Yes, sir!
SAC:  Then why the hell did you just play the damn 45 version of "Green Eyed Lady"?

[68 Bullitt Charger]

Our generation is it for music like Zepplin, Ozzy, Metallica, Judus Priest, etc... These kids today have no clue. There type of music is that garbage Britney Spears, Rap and Justin Bieber . We are a dying breed for rock music.

[maxwellwedge]

Phone conversation circa 1998

DJ: 100.7 KSLX
Smart-A$$ Caller (SAC):  Excuse me, what do you mean, 100.7?
DJ: We're a radio station. 100.7 is our dial position.
SAC: I don't understand.
DJ: KSLX broadcasts on 100.7.  In order to hear us, you must tune your radio dial to 100.7 FM.
SAC:  FM?  So you're an FM station.
DJ:  Yes, sir!
SAC:  Then why the hell did you just play the damn 45 version of "Green Eyed Lady"?

Now - Do you remember the flip-side? I think it was West of Tomorrow or something like that.

[Ponch ®]

Our generation is it for music like Zepplin, Ozzy, Metallica, Judus Priest, etc... These kids today have no clue. There type of music is that garbage Britney Spears, Rap and Justin Bieber . We are a dying breed for rock music.

actually there is a lot of really good new music out there (yes, even some rap), you just have to look for it because it doesnt get played on mainstream radio / MTV.

[TruckDriver]

I agree with Ponch. I hear new songs everyday on the web station I listen too.

[TheGhost]

Pandora actually opened my eyes to alot of bands I'd never heard of.  Can't stand most new music (almost anything "pop" pisses me off), but country, hard rock, soft rock, 80s metal, even some death metal ( though I usually don't like the vocalists).  Lately, been listening to alot of European groups like Nightwish, Sabaton, Manowar, and Hammerfall.

[learical1]

Phone conversation circa 1998

DJ: 100.7 KSLX
Smart-A$$ Caller (SAC):  Excuse me, what do you mean, 100.7?
DJ: We're a radio station. 100.7 is our dial position.
SAC: I don't understand.
DJ: KSLX broadcasts on 100.7.  In order to hear us, you must tune your radio dial to 100.7 FM.
SAC:  FM?  So you're an FM station.
DJ:  Yes, sir!
SAC:  Then why the hell did you just play the damn 45 version of "Green Eyed Lady"?

Now - Do you remember the flip-side? I think it was West of Tomorrow or something like that.

Why would I, I mean the SAC know that?  He owns the album, not the 45!

[maxwellwedge]

My friend always bought 45's - They were like .80 cents. Just a random rememberence from many moons ago.  

I was always an album guy. If I didn't have the 3, 4 or 5 bucks I waited until I did.

First album I ever bought  -  Jeff Beck - Truth. Still one of my faves.

Bet the SAC knows it! 

[472 R/T SE]

           
IMHO modern kids are more aware of previous generations' media than ever before.  Credit the internet + the general slowdown of pop-culture's evolution.



   

I've been working my 10 year old daughter over.  I listen to the 80's-90's station & a song will come on & I'll ask her who it is.  She does pretty good.  She knows the sound of Ozzy, Boston, Motley Crue & a few others.

Darn kid even sings along to some of the songs.  Her Itouch is stuffed with music & apps.  I think she runs it at 99.99% capacity.  Offered to buy her one with more memory.