Green Day a big band?? | Forums

[pidnpodn]

Like it or not, Green Day is huge. Everybody's heard of them. Everybody knows who it is when they hear them. Haters are usually old. Rock 'n Roll "purists" will die out eventually. This is a big score for RS. I congratulate them. Not sure I will buy the pack, though. They've provided too much good music in the past. I'm both spoiled and choosy now.

[Gold_Jim]

Who cares..
Some like it, some don't, that's the beauty of music...

BINGO!!! Not everyone should buy every DLC every week. It wouldn't be art if we all thought it was right for us each week. Green Day will please some of the folks here this week, and I'm betting that this will be a high selling DLC.

I think people are just wondering why they're making such a big deal out of it. It's not a huge win, there are zero point zero solos in their music, and they're not really thought about when you mention guitar icon type bands. It's probably got to do with the release of the competition this week. I saw more RS commercials during Sunday Night Football on NBC, and they are making this out to be a huge win for a DLC band. Their take, and it's probably right, is if they convince the folks on the fence to stay, the day one sales of BF will be lowered significantly.

[Valgoroth]

Those are all big bands, including Green Day. How is a household name that sold 70+million albums not a big band? Also, we have songs by the The Who, Rolling Stones, and CCR already, and one song from one of Green Day's newest album, which isn't really representative of their style. There's more to life than classic rock.

Its criminal that we're missing Green Day. Its something easy and sounds good for a beginner to pick up. Considering Iron Maiden was released not too long ago, this makes sense.

[osteofight]

"Big" does not mean "music only I like." Green Day songs are popular, modern, and easy to learn on guitar. Who's one of the main target audiences for this game again?

[clashremote]

Green day are pretty big, have to say.

[RavageX]

What do you guys expect? When they release DLC to say something like, "This week we have an alright band..."

Famous or not, they are and should be excited to have new content to release.

As far as the argument goes....I first heard Green Day in high school. I don't listen to them often, but sometimes the mood strikes. They ARE pretty famous and have been for quite some time.

AC/DC....My problem with them isn't really the music, it's mostly the singing. I CAN'T STAND IT. I throw Led Zep in there too. The sad thing is both are seriously over-played on local radio stations which increases my overall dislike of them.


Back to DLC....as long as Hitchin' A Ride shows up I'm somewhat happy.

[Sleeveen InaFog]

Green day are pretty big, have to say.

I'd have to agree. I'm not a big fan but I can't argue with 6 platinum albums(RIAA). Hell, Dookie is 10x platinum.

[C.Linton]

I'm 21. I was trying to state how idiotic the OP was for thinking Green Day was not a big band.

He's entitled to his opinion, there's no need for name calling.

[toymachinesh]

Tbh this song isn't that good I prefer Backdoor Man by The Doors, that's real music...

I prefer **** Her in The *** by Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix, a classic little diddy

[toymachinesh]

Let's compare the chords and solos in this song to the whole Dookie album. Oh that's right, there are no solos in Green Day's stuff. Toy, you know I respect you as an individual and you have the right to your own opinion. That said, you really don't listen to AC/DC to make a statement like that. Let's see you figure these chords out by ear. There's a lot more than 3, and each guitar uses a different voicing. I'll have the whole Dookie album done in one listen. I did it once already. Green Day made pop punk huge, and I think their lyrics are incredibly insightful and American Idiot is a brilliant message. The same could be said for South Park, but no one is going to argue that their cartoon art is better than Disney.

I sincerely hope you guys enjoy the Green Day experience. I'm going to enjoy the week with Band Fuse.

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Solos do not make a band, I'm sure AC/DC is enjoyable to play but to me they are the equivalent of a ham and cheese sandwich, just music for the lowest common denominator.

Not to say Green Day isn't the same thing but I find there is much more variety across Green Day's catalog.