Alternative & Indie Idol?

Robi · 08-19-2003, 06:26 AM

Who's is everyones all time Idol?
Theres so many that could be possible!
the list would be endless!
I'll probably get loads of people slamming mine as there's more 'greats' but I have to say Noel Gallagher, to me he is a Genious, and to me has wrote some amazing songs (Masterplan, Talk Tonight and Cast no shadow are my pers fav's)
Basically dont slam others just state your own

libertine · 08-19-2003, 08:13 AM

im gonna go with jeff buckley because i dont think theres been anyone nearly as tallented as he was for years, he had an amazing voice and he was an amazing guitarist and songwriter he was the complete package.

dkpinhead · 08-19-2003, 08:48 AM

I'll say Greg Ginn, the guitarist from Black Flag, he wrote some awesome songs, and had some wicked solos, and runs like 5 record labels.

OrbDragon · 08-19-2003, 01:57 PM

PJ Harvey for being able to write songs in so many different ways, selling out arena's without mainstream success and writing her music simply out of gut feeling without any compromise of some sorts...to write music that's brutally honest and to the point. And despite all the image changing and praise from the best selling alt rockers out there...still being so down to earth.

Mike Patton for starting out mainstream and working his way down in order to make the music he wanted to make...instead of trying his best to stay mainstream just for the money and f*cking the groupies. This guy works his butt off to release music not that many people outside his loyal fanbase would buy. I truly respect him.

Those two I admire most right now...

moderaterock222 · 08-19-2003, 02:20 PM

the most influential people on me musicly are dave grohl and noel gallagher...they introduced me and got me interested in music,even if they are not my favourites anymore

ZEROthirtythree · 08-19-2003, 03:17 PM

Billy Corgan is deffinetly my idol. He was the first one to really get me into music, which was in 1993.

ibackstabfor4d6dmg · 08-19-2003, 04:03 PM

Tim Kinsella, or Stephen Malkmus.

I even named my cats Mike and Tim Kinsella just so I could go "Kitty-kitty cat, kitty-kitty cat" all the time.

08-19-2003, 04:50 PM

ian mackaye for staying true while all of his contemporaries whored themselves out.

Eggy · 08-19-2003, 05:02 PM

Dave Grohl

CarlitosNo · 08-19-2003, 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by Stigmata Martyr
ian mackaye for staying true while all of his contemporaries whored themselves out.

i was going to say exactly the same.....

Theleftside2 · 08-20-2003, 05:20 AM

Yeah........What OrbDragon said about Mike Patton.

And then Beck would be my second choice. This guy has done it all on his own... And I love everything he has come up with. He's just one brilliant man.

MrAnderson · 08-20-2003, 05:50 AM

As a bass player my idol (even though it might seem cliche) is Jaco Pastorius. I'm also a big fan of Glen Diani of One Minute Silence, his style of playing is so dynamic, not to mentioned frenzied. How he can play those basslines while jumping oround quite so much is beyond me.

As a songwriter, and as a regular musician its probably a toss up between Trent Reznor or Maynard James Keenan, both fantastic musicians, and are part of my two favorite bands...

D!nandtott! · 08-20-2003, 06:29 AM

I agree with what Orb said about Mike Patton

Thom Yorke for creating 6 different masterpieces. The bends is currently blowing me away.

something · 08-20-2003, 07:55 AM

Tim Kinsella of Cap'n jazz, Owls and Joan of arc.

CameoRole · 08-20-2003, 12:59 PM

Ian Mackaye, for what has been said and Lou Reed and Tom Verlaine for going against the grain and being so ****tabulous.

***Zappa*** · 08-20-2003, 02:03 PM

Frank Zappa...

Worship/play · 08-20-2003, 03:03 PM

i was gonna say roddy woomble of idlewild because he's so enigmatic and stuff....
but then someone mentioned jeff buckley....
he was a genius gotta go with him

moderaterock222 · 08-20-2003, 03:26 PM

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Originally posted by Worship/play
i was gonna say roddy woomble of idlewild because he's so enigmatic and stuff....

another idlewild fan, thats cool

his vocals are really origional

bradcook · 08-20-2003, 03:57 PM

Einziger

amnesious · 08-21-2003, 12:10 AM

in terms of actual alternative figures, either steven malkmus or thurston moore

08-19-2003, 06:26 AM	#1
Robi Guitar Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 145	Alternative & Indie Idol? Who's is everyones all time Idol? Theres so many that could be possible! the list would be endless! I'll probably get loads of people slamming mine as there's more 'greats' but I have to say Noel Gallagher, to me he is a Genious, and to me has wrote some amazing songs (Masterplan, Talk Tonight and Cast no shadow are my pers fav's) Basically dont slam others just state your own

08-19-2003, 01:57 PM	#4
OrbDragon The Muffin Man Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: A hidden place Posts: 6,595	PJ Harvey for being able to write songs in so many different ways, selling out arena's without mainstream success and writing her music simply out of gut feeling without any compromise of some sorts...to write music that's brutally honest and to the point. And despite all the image changing and praise from the best selling alt rockers out there...still being so down to earth. Mike Patton for starting out mainstream and working his way down in order to make the music he wanted to make...instead of trying his best to stay mainstream just for the money and fcking the groupies. This guy works his butt off to release music not that many people outside his loyal fanbase would buy. I truly respect him. Those two I admire most right now... Last edited by OrbDragon; 08-19-2003 at 01:59 PM.*

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08-19-2003, 08:13 AM	#2
libertine Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: peterborough Posts: 30	im gonna go with jeff buckley because i dont think theres been anyone nearly as tallented as he was for years, he had an amazing voice and he was an amazing guitarist and songwriter he was the complete package.

08-19-2003, 08:48 AM	#3
dkpinhead The Downfall of Man. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centerville, Ohio Posts: 16,079	I'll say Greg Ginn, the guitarist from Black Flag, he wrote some awesome songs, and had some wicked solos, and runs like 5 record labels.

08-19-2003, 02:20 PM	#5
moderaterock222 MX Turd Busting Penguin Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Your greatest hits Posts: 20,946	the most influential people on me musicly are dave grohl and noel gallagher...they introduced me and got me interested in music,even if they are not my favourites anymore

08-19-2003, 03:17 PM	#6
ZEROthirtythree Take Me Out Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Her eyes were as vacant as the seas Posts: 5,754	Billy Corgan is deffinetly my idol. He was the first one to really get me into music, which was in 1993.

08-19-2003, 04:03 PM	#7
ibackstabfor4d6dmg Skemo: Horns and Hearts Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Real gangsta-* niggas don't run for , cause real gangsta-* niggas can't run fast. Posts: 3,516	Tim Kinsella, or Stephen Malkmus. I even named my cats Mike and Tim Kinsella just so I could go "Kitty-kitty cat, kitty-kitty cat" all the time.

08-19-2003, 04:50 PM	#8
Stigmata Martyr Guest Posts: n/a	ian mackaye for staying true while all of his contemporaries whored themselves out.

08-19-2003, 05:02 PM	#9
Eggy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 15	Dave Grohl

08-20-2003, 05:20 AM	#11
Theleftside2 MX Leftover Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Flamin' Hot Desert. Posts: 3,162	Yeah........What OrbDragon said about Mike Patton. And then Beck would be my second choice. This guy has done it all on his own... And I love everything he has come up with. He's just one brilliant man.

08-20-2003, 05:50 AM	#12
MrAnderson mx fool martyr Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Great Below Posts: 76	As a bass player my idol (even though it might seem cliche) is Jaco Pastorius. I'm also a big fan of Glen Diani of One Minute Silence, his style of playing is so dynamic, not to mentioned frenzied. How he can play those basslines while jumping oround quite so much is beyond me. As a songwriter, and as a regular musician its probably a toss up between Trent Reznor or Maynard James Keenan, both fantastic musicians, and are part of my two favorite bands...

08-20-2003, 06:29 AM	#13
D!nandtott! Eunuch Provocateur Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 3,061	I agree with what Orb said about Mike Patton Thom Yorke for creating 6 different masterpieces. The bends is currently blowing me away.

08-20-2003, 07:55 AM	#14
something weareallallwe'vedone Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: uk Posts: 648	Tim Kinsella of Cap'n jazz, Owls and Joan of arc.

08-20-2003, 12:59 PM	#15
CameoRole You'd better hit her Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 3,151	Ian Mackaye, for what has been said and Lou Reed and Tom Verlaine for going against the grain and being so ****tabulous.

08-20-2003, 03:03 PM	#17
Worship/play Subcutaneous phat Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Does that matter? Posts: 21	i was gonna say roddy woomble of idlewild because he's so enigmatic and stuff.... but then someone mentioned jeff buckley.... he was a genius gotta go with him

08-20-2003, 03:57 PM	#19
bradcook Scott Herren Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: KAPOW! What are you now? You are the human magic-marker won't you please surprise my eyes? Posts: 954	Einziger

08-21-2003, 12:10 AM	#20
amnesious Debaser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: sydney, australia Posts: 155	in terms of actual alternative figures, either steven malkmus or thurston moore