American's have it hands down.

guess no one knows who had 7 standing ovations at the opry hint he was also forbidden to play the opry not long after

I'm talking more about "popular" music. I'm not a fan of country music or stuff like that although of course, American's OBVIOUSLY win in that category.

Pop music in the United States has a pretty amazing sound and that's just a fact.

hard question to answer..if it is just modern music, it is the US hands down with jazz, blues, country, rock, etc.

But how about classical music? Alot of the music we have today is based on classical music origins. Also, alot of rock and jazz come from roots based in Africa and South America. I am no music expert, but it is an excellent question to ponder.

And Lee, I agree. Australia's rock influence is awesome with INXS and Midnight Oil. Were they influenced at all by Aborigine and Maori music roots?

Hey Ken, Midnight Oil was definately influenced by Indigenous Australian music...

Peter Garrett was an advocate for justice, as well as a Environmentalist, whilst performing.

The band used to just be called The Oils, and I think they had a few other names, back when they were all University students, and a garage band, performing in local pubs in the late 70's and early 80's.

Peter Garrett has now joined politics, and is a representative for the Labour Party.

I am not sure with INXS, their influences, however, culturally, being a small nation population wise, we were all influenced by Indigenous, and Maori music, in our youth...

"Pop music in the United States has a pretty amazing sound and that's just a fact."

Excuse me!? pop music may have been good in the 60s when it was a force for change but now Its all commercialized hiphop and fake rebels, today in america the vast majority of pop is just junk. There r very few bands that r popular with everyone and r any good. As far as pop i would say the uk has our stuff from the last decade soundly trounced because of one band: oasis

Not to say there isnt good american music that i listen to from the last decade but most when i say their names to most americans they go "whos that? were they in highschool musical?"

>yoyoke i might not be has bright as most think they are but i know country and western and gospel and its all about the heart and the story. true there are some really great britt bands but none have had 7 yes 7 standing ovations at the Grand ole opry do you know who has????????????

First thunderbear it was a joke and I said "just kidding"... after you said make fun of me I see how it is....you opened yourself up...

Okay humor us Thunderbear so no lost sleep tonight.... who had the 7 ovations and banned... at the Opry??

I agree mbcasey on the classical music, does make ya wonder...

Lizard...? What's highscool musical? I was in a few...lol

Why do you have to just say British and not European. I my favorite band is from Finland. There are several good bands from Finland.

such as.......?

Tue 11/06/07 03:44 PM
"Pop music in the United States has a pretty amazing sound and that's just a fact."

Excuse me!? pop music may have been good in the 60s when it was a force for change but now Its all commercialized hiphop and fake rebels, today in america the vast majority of pop is just junk. There r very few bands that r popular with everyone and r any good. As far as pop i would say the uk has our stuff from the last decade soundly trounced because of one band: oasis

Not to say there isnt good american music that i listen to from the last decade but most when i say their names to most americans they go "whos that? were they in highschool musical?"


Umm, stop smoking crack and you will understand better

Who sincere are you referring to??? Me??

it was hank williams senior. I know you were joking sorry southern fried humor here

No, that lizard guy.

"such as"

Such as my favorite band Sonata Arctica. There is also Angra and Children of Bodem.

One of my favorite sonata arctica songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiDsY0_rPNc

i dont smoke crack im just an anarchist and only appreciatte punk rock and its varieties
and frankly justin timberlake and his ilk make me want to break stuff

I am not a big fan of modern american music. I love classic rock and I love modern metal from Finland. If I listen to any "POP" music it has to be 70s-80s.

Why was Hank banned? I thought Johnny Cash was the only one? lol

Ok sincere....proceed LOL Just Kidding Lizard you boys play nice

Chazster thanks for the utuber, very nice.... Tullulah is so sad of a song... Angra & Children of Bodom were a bit too much for my taste LOL...Thanks for listing as honestly I had never heard of them...

I was exposed to it all and don't have one set I lean towards... music effects the moods and moods effect the music you listen to... I may have a few favs in each genre... so being exposed to new stuff is kewl....

On that note it's been a nice evening...nite ya all and enjoy...

The US produced Robert Johnson and Duane Allman, who were hands down the best guitarists ever to play.

But Britain produced Jimmy Page (and the rest of the Zeppelin!) and Eric Clapton, who are the best guitarists who are still alive today.

Therefore, it's a stalemate.

the usa is ahead right now because weve got jack white with the white stripes and the rauconteurs and hes been playing with bob dylan latley, that guys porobably the most talented younger musician around right now