Revival of Classic Rock; Can It Dominate The Pop Music of Today?

"Twerking" comes into contest with rock in 2013.

In recent years we have seen the rise of many artists from all genres gaining popularity; but not for all the right reasons. The most provocative example to explode out of the music scene recently has to be Miley Cyrus with her "performance" at the VMA awards, and her latest album "Bangerz". This album is most notable for the key single of "Wrecking Ball" and its own music video causing controversy left, right and centre. But that's what the public wants isn't it in today's society; a once joyful Disney actor flaunting her naked body on a wrecking ball.

To a listener of many genres and artists, predominantly from the 1970 onwards, I understand the appeal of the modern day pop hits. But I personally miss the evolutionary sound that rock 'n' roll had in the past. There seems to be a lack of passion for the music and not enough of the "make or break" attitude. Artists referred to as "shock musicians" seem to be going against the norm' in extreme measures for popularity - need we bring up Lady GaGa's antics?

However late 2012 and 2013 seem to be the years where old rock has made its return with tremendous effect, with Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Motorhead and even David Bowie all releasing albums and cranking your speakers up to eleven once again. These albums are pushing rock back into the mainstream and showing people that rock's heartbeat is still pounding at the forefront of the charts today.

David Bowie's album "The Next Day" released March 8th 2013, was the talk of the world for all the right reasons. Bowie had kept his upcoming artists in secrecy for years, bursting out and rocketing to the top of the album charts all across the globe. The album reached #1 in 20 countries including the UK and the USA and #2 in nine others.

When artists from 40 years ago are still producing music that is getting so many positive reviews, it gives me as a musician a level of reassurance that there will always be the spirit of rock n' roll alive in society.

However don't take what I say as fact, go out and listen to some of these artists' music and compare it to the chart music we are faced with today and compare it, you may very well be pleasantly surprised. Comment any bands you're liking at the minute and there may well be a feature on them in the future.

In conclusion as Aerosmith's track said, "Let the music do the talking."

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