Gone from the likes of The Beatles, Oasis, AC/DC, Led Zep all the way to Cheryl Cole, Bieber, Take That, Kings Of Leon etc.



Utter sh*te the music industry these days... and the likes of x factor and american idol are to blame. Artists used to write their own songs, these days it comes on a plate for them. Not to mension people giving kids like Bieber false hope and tricking them into thinking they are actually any good. Being quite young myself I would of killed to live in the 70s... just to see Led Zeppelin around that time.

The mimeing thing and Cowell calling every x factor performance "World Class" just tops it all off aswell.

You're missing the point. I hate Take That and all other manner of similar boy/girl band drivel and Beiber's singing was dire as was the song they lumped him with but he can dance and has massive charisma. Someone somewhere will see that and use it. I can see him doing a Travolta style movie where it's all about the dancing and he'll be a sensation.

He's right on the money with his moves. Makes Jackson look like the hopelessly staged over-rated non-singing performer that he was. Just my opinion of course.

Bieber was spotted on youtube and is signed to Usher's label (who is a brilliant dancer/ singer/ performer). Agree about the dancing talent of Bieber, Prom. I was stunned when I saw him on Saturday cos I always thought he was just some floppy haired all American sunny kid who struck lucky with not a lot to offer. The voice is on the lower end of dull but the dancing was bloody amazing.

I don't agree with being able to dance off Jackson, though (if you compare them like for like age-wise). It was evident that he has been heavily influenced by Jackson in his routine at the weekend. Love him or loathe him, Jackson did single-handedly change the world of dance for urban/ R&B performers.

While I'm at it I was also completely blown away by Nicole Sherthingy's performance. It made Cheryl Cole's performance look like she was doing Community Service.

Now I've had a mini rant about that annoying little fake haired national princess my arse squeaky trog headed polyp, I can now go back to bed

Just seeing his name makes me shudder 

quote from pepsi
Just seeing his name makes me shudder




i like

It was reported by a Canadian tv station that Justin finds Britain depressing. Maybe he wont be back

Good... the over-rated little fooker.

Bieber has no redeeming skills or qualities.  The end.

Pah!!!

Just watched the X Factor vid, this little scroat has nut-ink on MJ

You spelt it wrong, its actually spelt 'Wanker'

I agree with the MJ thing he was crap, he only had a few dance moves eg; leg out twisty foot..moonwalk which he robbed and claimed was his..crotch grab..hat grab..he was cack....
Oh and stop calling yourself a nonce....

Did someone hack into Prom's account last night

It's all coming out now ain't it......

As far as know, no dance-move has ever been protected by a 'patent'.
So, MJ could hardly be guilty of robbing any dance moves. 
But what I do know is, he was inspired by a number of styles - including that of the late James Brown and, incorporated them in his performances, making it his own 'popular trademark' or 'signature'. And again, as far as I know, he's never claimed to be the creator of any of the dance-moves he popularised - that might be more to do with his fans. 

You're entitled to YOUR 'opinion' - but it might be wise to indicate, that's all it is. 

Jeffrey Daniel taught him the moonwalk....I believe.

Bill Bailey (1955) seems to be the popular name associated with the invention of the Moonwalk, on t'internet. But like I said, MJ was inspired.

I didn't know what he looked like till X Factor...shouldn't he be at school?   yes he can dance but personally MJ was the best

Agree about Bill Bailey  

My granddaughter (13) loves him. Says it all. I was saying he was quite an ugly little soanso, but she wouldn't have it, sign of the times.

MJ himself patented the lean forward dance move in smooth criminal and his dance moves were a of pop rocking so its not my opinion its a fact....so you see dance moves can be patented....

That should be interesting Brisket

Just been watching Justin Bieber, and I can report that he is of that generation that says "like" all the time.
One sentence had the word "like" 7 times and only 3 other words.
The Bieber section consisted of screaming and the word "like". 

 

Justin seems to be a regular youngster, having fame chucked at him. He's not a great singer, but he's a cutie, so he will be around for a few months and then disappear.

I do prefer the word like to the word basically which seems over used in England but back on track, I feel so sorry for this lad, he's lost his childhood, he's never been able to walk out without security since becoming famous, he'll never know if a girl loves him for him or what, who he is, he's only 16, I would not want that for my boys....

Doubt that Col, he's already a mega star....

I can't seem to quote or cut and paste, so Stonksy, I disagree because he's just another youngster being plucked up. He's not a great singer, so his span of fame will not be very long.

cologne  There is a problem with quoting on Internet Explorer and Safari.
They are investigating the issue.
Quoting is possible on other browsers. 
For cut and paste you could try clicking on HTML (far right) and paste it in there.

Brisket, I'm on FF but doesn't seem to be any difference.

Oh dear cologne. In that case I can't help.
Sure you are doing the quote in the right order?
> click reply button
> highlight what you wish to quote
> click the' " ' inverted comma button, 3rd from the right.
After that I've run out of ideas. I'm not good with technology stuff. 

But he's the 16yrs old who ownsa Lamborghin and only time will tell but with all those young female hormones chasing him and his name is known the world over..I'd still call him a megs star....

Oh, right....so am supposed to take you at your word, and STFU?  
Let's keep it in context. You stated that,  MJ "robbed" his dance-moves from others and claimed it as his own - I said, as far as I know (NB: neutral stance) there were no patents with dance-moves.

OK, it turns out that MJ patented the shoe/dance-move in 'smooth criminal' - that doesn't prove me wrong. However, your assertion about him robbing dance-moves and claiming those moves to be his own, remains unsubstantiated.

And whether his dancing was "crap" or not - is a matter of 'opinion' not fact.

My girls fancy him. I tolerate the music. He's a wee cutie though. 

Why is it that everyone new that appears on the music scene HAS to be compared to someone else? He probably has idols just like the rest of us and if he tries dance like his then let him be. Everyone has influences in life...whether it be Michael Jackson or your mum

He's popular and as long as mothers like me give into their kids and buy them the CDs he always will be.

Google is your friend..and the day I worry what you think will be a cold day in hell....

Freezing, innit. 

Not at all big bird....