h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Rhythm & Blues was a development of blues originated (correct me if I'm wrong, please) by black musicians such as Muddy Waters & Howling Wolf. The Rolling Stones (& others) copied this style & thereby tapped the white audience. What they played was pretty good, though.

Since this early R&B was one of the roots of rock & roll, & had much in common with rock & roll, I don't see how we can reject it.

Modern r'n'b may be something quite different. I don't see much similarity between Mis-Teeq and R&B myself.

I do remember Black Sabbath's first hit, Paranoid, which was in 1970. I wouldn't have been able to say anything about their previous history, however.

Dry.

thanx for that thought Id got it wrong for a bit but it is fairly obvious from the discussions that actually categorising rnb in light of how it used now is very difficult. Still thats what drunk conversations in the pub are all about.

i quote an expert on (proper)rnb, my dad:

"the rolling stones are the best rhythm and blues band in the world."

well if my dad says so, then it must be. anyhow, they play damn fine rock!

xx

The Stones were all fine musicians. I would call them a great band but, apart from their early stuff (Little Red Rooster etc.), I would not call them an R&B band. In my view, they were the main movers in the transition from R&B to Rock (or Heavy Rock, later Heavy Metal).

Of course, it's impossible to draw sharp distinctions between the stages of anything which evolved continuously. Someone (to my shame, I forget who, but I'm sure someone will reming me) once said "it's all rock & roll to me."

Dry.

it's only rock n roll
but i like it
like it
yes i do


xx

I do too...

I'm going to re-construct my page...


Any suggestions as to what you'd like to see there???...


Serj

what about a decade by decade guide to the best rock/metal outfits. of course pink floyd will be in every decade.....

what about a weekly or monthly review of a classic rock album, a gig and club listing and a problem page? have had agony cousin experience.

and as long as it is goo friendly i will be a happy easter bunny!

xx

Lol... it's not my job to be doing that, lol... but I'll try... maybe... if I'm bothered enough, lol...


I will have it all black background to keep it all skins friendly...


Serj

i'll do the clubbing then. am goingcraziesdoobry night, so i shall try to get a review in asap.

xx

ps piglet rat just pissed all down my neck. YUCK!

xx

Did you check out my competition then I see, lol...

Lmao... SICK!!!... my dog got really horny earlier... thought he was gonna go for my leg... lmmfao... sick...


As soon as Ican get back on the net I'll go into your link that you sent me...


Serj

need some help or a dictionary on the abreviations!

xx

I've sorted it I think...


where do you mean I need them???...


I'm typing really fast so sometimes I miss a key or two...



Not then though, lol...


I just tested out my welcome to h2g2 page to the first person today... A new researcher... he's been on here for 30 minutes...

Pretty good I think...




Serj

nooooo! i need the help and or dictionary!

lol=lots of laughs?
imao=?

heeellllppppp!

xx

LOL is "Laugh Out Loud" ; ("lots of laughs" is a common misinterpretation ^^ )

LMAO is "Laugh my arse off", unless I'm mistaken

(classy, eh ?)

not sure I should admit to knowing this but I think it was billy joel




apologies for dreadful taste (deprived upbringing and all that my dad liked c&w)nuff said