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u/Cheeto024 Nov 19 '24
Shannon Hoon
Or Bradley Nowell
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u/rgrossi Nov 19 '24
Love Blind Melon. I think they are under appreciated, i donāt hear many people talk about them. I wish I had a chance to see them before he passed
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u/StaticInTheAttic8 Nov 19 '24
Their catalog almost seems to be largely unknown besides no rain and change. So much more beyond that. Shannon had such a voice.
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u/asburymike Nov 20 '24
Come now and listen babe
I gotta reason why I behave
Like a child with a light in eyes
Running naked on a cold winter night
I am like a pigeon that is spreading
It's wings to fly away to better things
Like a hammer that has made
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u/oyisagoodboy Nov 19 '24
I didn't really appreciate Blind Melon when I was younger. Now it's a favorite. I'll put that on over most bands of that time frame.
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u/GeorgiaBulldogs Nov 19 '24
Still my favorite band.
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u/SomewhereLow5155 Nov 19 '24
I still rock Galaxie regularly - one of my favorites. I saw BM with Flowerhead at a tiny Tucson club in college. Blew me away. Then saw Hoon with GnR. Such a unique debut record.
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u/StaticInTheAttic8 Nov 19 '24
Sublime- I know the self titled album front to back from middle school. I'm aging myself. Lol.
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u/PJfanRI Nov 20 '24
Came here to say Shannon. I still feel like he was just starting to hit his strive when he died.
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u/kitchenerguy77 Nov 19 '24
Bradley was my first thought
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u/Cheeto024 Nov 19 '24
They both had pretty high ceilings, in my opinion. Would have love to see what they created as they aged
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u/Fennel-Revolutionary Nov 21 '24
I love sublime and I would love to see what Brad thought as main stream music moved closer to a hip hop influence.
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Nov 19 '24
Chris Cornell
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u/GrizzKarizz Nov 20 '24
I don't know if I'd extend his pain any longer than needed. If we could fix his mental issues, then yes; it would be great for him to perform once again.
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u/theronster Nov 20 '24
Exactly. Everyone naming drug addicts and depression victims - are you going to be there for them to help them get over their demons? Itās no picnic. And you might have to realise that itās a choice between them doing that and making more music. Sometimes the music these people make is a symptom of their problems.
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u/Hogonthestorm Nov 19 '24
Gord Downie
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u/ErmahgerdYuzername Nov 20 '24
Gord was one of the best front men Iāve ever seen. He could captivate you for the entire show in addition to the music fucking rocking. Had the pleasure of seeing them about 11 times. His death has probably hit me the hardest out of any musicians, Cornell would be second.
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u/Hogonthestorm Nov 20 '24
Incredible front man. Amazing lyricist. I love his work but he also always just seemed to be a good person. All too often these days main stream artists are in the news for the wrong reasons.
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u/rgrossi Nov 19 '24
Jerry Garcia
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u/TarHeelDead414 Nov 19 '24
As a deadhead who used to be a big Pearl Jam fan but hasnāt listened in like a decade, Iām surprised this is the top answer.
PS - hell yea, definitely Jerry
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u/ChinaCatRider1 Nov 19 '24
Yep. Came here for this.
Close second is John Bonham so Zeppelin could have continued.
Third is Hendrix, because, duh.
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u/KieranJalucian Nov 19 '24
it would be great if he were still here, but if you bring him back at age 53 heās still gonna be dead in two years.
Artist like Jimi Hendrix, Kurt C, Janis, at least you might some mileage out of them
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u/mccabedoug Nov 20 '24
When asked this question previously my response would always be Jerry only if he was not addicted to any drug and didnāt smoke. If that wasnāt the case, youāre right, heād be dead in a couple years max.
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u/KieranJalucian Nov 20 '24
I donāt know why my statement is controversial. I love Jerry, but he was 53 going on 83 when he died of heart failure and unless this resurrection also includes restoring him to full health and curing all his bad habits, heās gonna die again soon anyway.
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u/mccabedoug Nov 20 '24
I didnāt say your statement is controversial. Iām saying Iād pick him if he could come back clean and stay clean.
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u/rcknfrewld Nov 19 '24
Nobody says Kurt yet?
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u/luthienxo Nov 19 '24
Because heās still alive. Didnāt you know he faked his death and is now Rivers Cuomo? TikTok doesnāt lie.
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u/TeeAyeKay Nov 19 '24
Joe Strummer
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u/Headfullofyarn Nov 19 '24
His death was so devastating to me. He was on the upswing again putting out such great new music. Iām still gutted.
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u/AlienInvasiveSpecies Nov 19 '24
Roy Orbison. Might be unpopular with this group compared to other people, but what a fucking voice.
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u/jotyma5 Nov 20 '24
He went out a legend, just having had a great comeback album and being part of the Wilburys. My answer is Tom petty, but I respect your answer.
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u/ErmahgerdYuzername Nov 20 '24
Good pick. I still listen to some of his music to this date. His song āPretty Paperā is always on my Christmas playlist.
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u/egad9 Nov 19 '24
Freddie Mercury
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u/mutaully_assured Nov 23 '24
Shocked this wasn't the top or adjacent, the man was an inspiration and had a voice that could kill.
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u/cosmoboy Nov 19 '24
My girlfriend just asked who I'd want to see in concert that I never did. Soundgarden without hesitation. I loved grunge but I just didn't get into Soundgarden until they'd broken up. Big regret.
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u/Homey-78 Nov 19 '24
Weird that nobody said Cobain yetā¦ I think he could have had an amazingly long career similar to EV.
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u/IslesFanInNH Nov 19 '24
Personally, I think Nirvana was over rated and that they had already peaked. I donāt think Cobain would have progressed any further than the band already had.
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u/oyisagoodboy Nov 19 '24
That and once I realized that they stole so much of their music and weren't as original as they were made out to be, it kind of killed them for me. There's a few songs I still like, but for the most part, I prefer Blind Melon, Pearl Jam, and Alice n Chains from that sound.
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u/brute-squad Nov 19 '24
genuinely asking, what did Nirvana steal?
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u/oyisagoodboy Nov 19 '24 edited Nov 21 '24
I've seen a few deep dives, but here are a few videos with the songs back to back.
This 9 year old Reddit post has a lot of links and examples in the post and comments
So all and all about 20 songs.
Hey. Instead of downvoting, why don't you use your big kids' words and tell me why you are upset or you think I'm wrong.
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u/Zestyclose-Collar552 Nov 19 '24
I gotta go with John Lennon
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u/Rivertalker Nov 20 '24
Absolutely. More than just the music
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u/Zestyclose-Collar552 Nov 20 '24
He jut had such a terrible death. Of all my favorites I think he deserved to live.
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u/PaoloilTerzo Nov 19 '24
Chris Cornell. I still have trouble listening to Say Hello to Heaven and Seasons.
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Chester Bennington
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u/ToaZtyWoaZty Nov 20 '24
My first thought
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u/theronster Nov 20 '24
Heād probably not thank you for it. 2 weeks tops before heās gone again.
Bringing someone like that back wonāt fix their issues.
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u/StaticInTheAttic8 Nov 19 '24
There's nothing like this https://youtu.be/y8AWFf7EAc4?si=C7Z5xWKTPnCVZMTs
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u/hididathing Nov 20 '24 edited Nov 21 '24
This song was written about him, by Chris Cornell (they were friends):
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u/Pvt_Hudson_ Nov 20 '24
Biggest tragedy in music history IMO.
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u/tooshytooshy Nov 20 '24
Also the most frustrating because it was likely accidental, he barely released any music and he was so unbelievably talented
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u/Alive-Falcon-3498 Nov 20 '24
All these answers are good and none are wrong! For me John Lennon jumps out or Scott wieland but i keep thinking of the late great Robert Palmer
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u/Dynastydood Nov 19 '24
Duane Allman. Not only because of how great he was and how much more he had left to give us, but also because the downstream impact his death had on the rock scene in general is almost impossible to quantify. Duane avoiding that motorcycle wreck would've completely changed the lives and careers of Eric Clapton, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, in addition to the impact his loss had on the revolving door of A-list artists for whom he was a highly sought after session player, including King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and others.
Also, unlike many of the others we lost and wish to bring back, Duane had no deathwish and certainly would've liked to continue his life and career. Bringing back suicidal guys like Kurt or Layne would sadly just become a form of cruel and inhumane torture. Especially Layne, because his situation was about as bleak and hopeless as you'd ever see in a person.
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u/John_Houbolt Nov 19 '24
I'm refusing the format of the question and making a llist:
Cornell
Prince
Curtis Mayfield
Hendrix
Adam Yauch
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u/RandomStoddard Nov 19 '24
Buddy Holly. I just love his music and would love to hear him sing those songs live.
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u/Critical_Pain_7229 Nov 19 '24
My obvious first choice would be Cornell but...taking the obvious answer out..my pick would be
Tom Petty and Taylor Hawkins
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u/Headfullofyarn Nov 19 '24
There are too many itās impossible to name one. Michael Hutchence, Cornell, Layne, Prince, Scott Weiland, Joe Strummer, i could go on.
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u/i_cant_tell_you Nov 19 '24
Chester Bennington was the first name that came to mind. Hybrid theory is a banger front to back
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u/thebrightsun123 Nov 20 '24
Rick Wright
So David Gilmour wouldn't have an excuse not to Play Echoes
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u/Sirav33 Nov 20 '24
Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit. So much more to give, such much to say. Still makes me sad as 6 years later. RIP.
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Iād bring back George Michael so I could kill him again for getting that damn Christmas song stuck in my head for the past 40 years.
(Just a joke. Love ya, George)
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u/0xCC Nov 20 '24
For me, it would be Mark Linkous, and my second choice would be miles and miles below him.
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u/Sector7B Nov 20 '24
Kurt. Just so talented musically. We wouldnāt have a lot of the music we love today without him. 27 is too young and that goes for Jim and Jimi too.
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u/Augustus_Justinian Nov 20 '24
Cornell for sure. Not just for us but for his kids. But really for us.
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It canāt be just oneā¦
Gordon Lightfoot John Bonham Levon Helm Duane Allman And so many more
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u/Both_Most8517 Nov 20 '24
Son many great singers listed here. I would say Michael Hutchence. I miss INXS
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u/longslowbyebye Nov 19 '24
Jimi. No comparison...way too young and way too talented.