ZRock

ZRock Music News and Videos

  • Home
  • News
  • Videos
  • Artists
  • Concerts
  • Interviews
  • Photos
  • Contact
  • Submit News
  • Requests

Stop Saying Rock Is OR Isn’t Dead, Internet

September 15, 2017 by Cat Sprague

Share
Tweet
More

3281092829 80f0d5343a b

Each day when we hit up social to see what’s going on in the world of music, we see patterns emerge. New albums are announced, concerts are being promoted, and lately, Kid Rock is getting in trouble.

There’s one other constant that is driving me up the damn wall, though:


everyone is proclaiming that rock is dead.

Or that it isn’t.

Sure I get it, if you’re Ozzy and what you created was important and you are worried about your legacy your gonna mumble something to a reporter, but where does it end? Why are we so stuck in this rut? What is the main issue, what does it really boil down to? What is the most important part of the music? How it evolves? That you’re old and you don’t like the change? That change is death?

When you talk about a culture or lifestyle things changes. Show attendance will ebb and flow. Record purchases become a failed indicator, no one is buying is just a shift, not a death.

I kind of don’t want to link to all these reads since I don’t want them getting traffic, but to prove my point:

Ozzy says so.

Eric Clapton says so.

Hot takes with chicks.

This just calls it a ‘decline’, but.

Gene Simmons says so.

Then Dave fights back.

Then alternative fans chime in.

There’s a Reddit for everything, but still.

Then, sort of what I’m saying but why do we need to say it reads, aka the counterpoint:

Not dead thanks.

Total load of balls, says this.

You KNOW what Josh Homme will think.

State of Rock, yadda yadda.

You’re a Moron.

Stahp.

There’s even a nearly split in half forum about the whole idea: read it here.

These articles and feature stories where we ask a frontman about feelings but can’t get beyond the question over and over, every time, are the equivalent of “water is wet” or “traffic exists”. I beg you the next time you put pen to paper. Keys to keyboard, let’s ask something different and change the conversation.

Or, if you think The Rock is dead, you only mean the wrestler.

Share
Tweet
More

Filed Under: Eric Clapton, Kid Rock, KISS, News, Ozzy Osbourne, TBT

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

ZRock Featured Videos

ZRock Featured Videos

OWLS Drops Their Haunting Debut Album, Death Games Via Negative Gain Productions

Halestorm

Halestorm “Everest”: Conquering 2025 with New Music & Global Domination

BLACK SABBATH’S FINAL SHOW LIVESTREAM

George Thorogood

George Thorogood Interview: Stay Healthy Stay Happy Keep Rockin’

WICKED GARDEN Releases Official Music Video for “Home, Too Far”

MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT Announce Spring Dates for STRANGE AFFAIRS TOUR with CURSE MACKEY!

ZARAGOZA Inspires Listeners to Breathe “Brand New Life” into Spring 2020 with Sophomore EP, ‘Caffeine’!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

WIN FREE TICKETS AND SHIT

Join the ZRock VIP Z List to get news about your favorite artists and be eligible to win free shit like concert tickets and music

Popular Posts

CHICAGO METALCORE FORCE OUTFOXER REVEALS DARKLY TRANSCENDENT NEW SINGLE “ALETHEIA NYX”
ALYXX Set The World Ablaze with Their Debut EP EMBERWAKE — A Sonic Reckoning of Power, Pain and Rebirth
PLUSH Releases New Single “Why” with David Draiman of Disturbed
MORNINGSTAR Ignites the Spirit with Explosive New Anthem “FREE”
THE ESTES METHOD Unveil Their Darkest Track Yet With New Single “I’VE BECOME”
CARBONSTONE Fires Back with Explosive NEW Single “STANDOFF” feat. Jonny Santos of Spineshank
OWLS Drops Their Haunting Debut Album, Death Games Via Negative Gain ProductionsOWLS Drops Their Haunting Debut Album, Death Games Via Negative Gain Productions

CONNECT WITH ZROCK

Facebook

Like

Instagram

Follow

Twitter

Follow
Tweets by zrockmusic
Custom Stickers, Die Cut Stickers, Bumper Stickers - Sticker Mule

Recent Rockers

  • ALYXX Set The World Ablaze with Their Debut EP EMBERWAKE — A Sonic Reckoning of Power, Pain and Rebirth
  • PLUSH Releases New Single “Why” with David Draiman of Disturbed
  • MORNINGSTAR Ignites the Spirit with Explosive New Anthem “FREE”
  • THE ESTES METHOD Unveil Their Darkest Track Yet With New Single “I’VE BECOME”
  • CARBONSTONE Fires Back with Explosive NEW Single “STANDOFF” feat. Jonny Santos of Spineshank
  • OWLS Drops Their Haunting Debut Album, Death Games Via Negative Gain Productions
  • Halestorm “Everest”: Conquering 2025 with New Music & Global Domination

RSS ACOUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

  • Who’s Hitting Pause? Country Stars Taking a Break from the Road in 2025
  • Billboard Country Live Returns to Nashville
  • The Fan Fair X Lineup at CMA Fest is Packed with Stars!
  • CMA Fest Just Got Even Bigger! More Star Power Announced for Nashville Takeover
  • A Night of Milestones and Magic: The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards Shine Bright
  • The Red Clay Strays Crowned ACM New Duo or Group of the Year – Their Journey is Just Beginning!
  • Double Win Delight: Ella Langley & Riley Green Snag ACM Award for “you look like you love me” Ahead of the Big Night!

submit news & photos
merch - tickets
privacy - contact - advertise - requests
©2003-2022 zrock.com