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Music Appreciation

JohnnyRingo

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5. I couldn't stand Fat Elvis, musically or politically.

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 23, 2026, 11:29 AM

Apr 23

He became a real POS and a lame parody of rock & roll with his scarfs and the pop crooning that dampened the panties of middle aged housewives, Teaming up with J Edgar was the day his music died to me.

However, the stuff from the '50s was roots rock that still strikes a chord with me. It's where it all began with parents' concern for the morality of a generation captivated by a low brow assault on the senses, wasn't it? He was Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, and The Ramones all in one.

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"Rockin' Rock and Roll" by Nancy Sinatra. [View all] JohnnyRingo Apr 21 OP

I had zero musical use for Nancy Sinatra then, but I kinda love her now! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 21 #1

Same here JohnnyRingo Apr 21 #2

I was (still am!) into British invasion/ folk rock back then... she just wasn't my speed. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 21 #3

I Reach For The Volume Knob, Too ProfessorGAC Apr 22 #4

I couldn't stand Fat Elvis, musically or politically. JohnnyRingo Apr 23 #5

I Guess I Understand ProfessorGAC Apr 23 #6

No! I hate you now! JohnnyRingo Apr 23 #7