Sure there's the odd good song, but mostly it's an artist trying to get more recognition from fans of other artists. Maybe it's the rocker in me because it's rare in rock, but why would an artist want some other artist to come in and add their own style to a track? I listen to Led Zeppelin because I want to listen to Led Zeppelin, I wouldn't want Gene Simmons coming in shittening up the song.
sharesometimes it works, sometimes its an utter mess. as a zeppelin fan what's your feelings on Geta Van Fleet?
shareGreta has absolutely no originality. Everything from the vocals, the instrumentation and wardrobe is a Zep ripoff. And I say this acknowledging that Zep have ripped off as well.
share100% agreed. I think one of the largest problems was they denied it, even saying they never listened to zeppelin. but after being called out for years they finally admitted it then said "okay sure we did but not get over it and stop talking about it"
just seems kinda shady and I cant respect that.
Not like being influenced by Led Zeppelin is a bad thing.
shareI agree, in Australia we had a band called Wolfmother about 20 or so years ago that were also just Led Zep/Black Sabbath rip offs. If I want to listen to that type of music which I love, I will go for the originals.
shareIt's like Robert Plant and Brian Johnson had a kid together.
And I Love it!🎸🤘
I can't stand them. Contrived, try hard poseurs.
shareagreed thanks . tired of people saying "everyone borrows so its okay!" what an obvious contrived ripoff they are. they are a glorified cover band IMO
shareThere's borrowing and making your own sound from those ideas. Then there is just outright stealing where you don't add anything new at all.
sharethey denied even listening to zeppelin for years when people called them out. they finally admitted they borrowed for them and basically said "okay now shut up and stop talking about it".. that's sketchy
shareCoverdale Page?
shareThat's a little different. They released that as an individual album and doesn't count under Zeppelin or Whitesnake discography. Look at what happened when Lou Reed released an album with Metallica in 2011. It was panned and it will now forever be under Lou Reed's discography.
shareMotörhead / Girlschool (Headgirl)
https://youtu.be/sYFwN-l46r8
Never even heard of Girlschool. 6/10 though. Not a fan of New Wave.
shareI do think Temple of the Dog was brilliant!
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