Originally Posted by: RaskolnikovYes. Oasis and bands of a similar ilk have no business going on national or world tours nor being on major record labels.[/QUOTE]

Thats ridiculous considering there is the demand for these bands. The only reason a band like Oasis gets into a position to record and tour is because of their local success and fan base. Should they stop and say "wao, we are getting too successful, we dont deserve it, we should limit ourselves to local pubs and clubs!". Dont be ridiculous.

Originally Posted by: RaskolnikovI can think of many ORIGINAL artists who are making much better music and doing things nobody has ever heard before. I can think of a lot more who may not be doing anything revolutionary but for damn sure have a unique voice and have put forth the effort to write original songs. Shouldn't we be supporting artists like that?[/QUOTE]

True. But what about the massive proportion of people who love music, yet dont go in search of these bands. The guys who listen to the radio in their cars on the way to work and enjoy a band like Oasis. What right do you have to look down on their taste because they have more important things in their life than to care about the origin on a band like Oasis.

[QUOTE=Raskolnikov]Or should I start a band that sounds WAY too much like Guns n' Roses with a less-capable vocalist, has a note-for-note copy of Mr. Brownstone (with different lyrics), but uses the most up-to-date, ultra-modern studio techniques?

Yea, you should. because Velvet Revolver played infront of about 75,000 Uk fans this year and blew them away. For many fans their it was the first time to see their idols, and a day they'll never forget. Or should we have all said "wao... this band is a GnR ripp off... outa principle Im gona deny myself this opporunity to see them because its just not right what they are doing!


[QUOTE=Raskolnikov]1). Popularity does not mean a band is necessarily good.

Im aware of this. But popularity is a sign that people are appreciating a band on some level. Be it their actual music, or image/status.


You just cant condemn people for liking a band like Oasis. Most people have far better/worse things to worry about in life than how one of their fave bands is actualyl unoriginal and guilty of plaigarism. Im going to see oasis in the summer, I like thier music, it'll be a great day out, but according to your believes I and the other 75,000 people that will go to that gig are all fools and shouldnt be encouraging a band like Oasis.