Some irrefutable truths about rock and roll


1) Robert Johnson invented rock and roll, and is the rightful King of it. Elvis Presley's title should be amended to "Poster Boy of Early Rock and Roll."

2) Jeff Buckley's version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is infinitely better than the Rufus Wainwright version and is the definitive version of the song.

3) The Rolling Stones were and are the most overrated band in the history of rock and roll.

4) If it's too loud you are, indeed, too old.

5) The Stone Roses' self-titled debut is the best debut album ever in the history of ever.

6) John Mayer needs to stop that right now.

7) A good song is a good song, whether it's played on an Audiovox tape deck and a single factory speaker in a 1976 Buick Skylark or a complete Linn Klimax system.

8) A couple of Les Pauls, a Fender Precision bass, and a decent set of drums sound every bit as good as the most disciplined orchestra.

9) There is absolutely nothing wrong with having the occasional urge to crank "Hungry Like the Wolf" from time to time, so long as it doesn't become a habit.

Did I forget anything?

*yes, I realize everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, and this is meant to be tongue-in-cheek.
theraiguy
Thanks, everyone, for playing along! Obviously, I know the difference between fact and opinion, but it was more fun to state my opinions as though they were fact, and see what discussion came of it. After all, who better to discuss music than audiophiles, right?
A response to comment number 2 by mofimadness is leaving me scratching my head. He obviously doesn't realize that Jeff Buckley died tragically and his version of Hallelujah was his crowning achievement. It is widely understood that his is the definitive version of that song. Maybe he's just never heard it. That is a hard one to argue with...it's simply true. I find it odd that no one seems to care. Who cares???!!!
Synthfreek, I agree completely. There can be arguments made either way on all but the Jeff Buckley statement. It is the only truly irrefutable statement in the entire thread.
>>04-03-09: Eee3
Anybody that knows anything about Little Richard knows that "Titti Fruity and "Sweet 16 are not the only songs<<

First, it's "Tutti Frutti" not Titti Fruity and second Chuck Berry wrote/performed "Sweet Little Sixteen" not Little Richard.

So much for your extensive "research". Fool

Lastly, I forgot more about rock music/history than you will ever know. Rookie

Case closed.

In the annals of rock and roll, there are The Beatles and everybody else.

As for irrefutable truths not in the OP, this qualifies.