who did you listen too

ladyloaf69 · 14 Oct 2003, 05:20

i have always been curious to what music artist did you listen to growing up? who were your influences and who do you listen to now.

sherrie87 · 14 Oct 2003, 16:32

Hi Pinky,

Cool topic! From middle school to high school I was a serious Paul Simon fan, which was a bit odd considering that it was the 1980's, and he only put out maybe 2 albums the whole decade. I was also into 80's punk bands like The Dead Milkmen and The Alarm. I also really liked a handful of singer/songwriters (and still do) like James Taylor, Lou Reed, John Mellencamp, Billy Joel. Then my senior year of high school I discovered Meat Loaf.....and the rest is history.

Sherrie

ladyloaf69 · 14 Oct 2003, 17:19

thats great , i was into the hair bands like poison , motley crue ect. the 80's had a lot of teh one hit wonders too. i was always hooked on meat ever since my brother put the bat out of hell record on the record player. don't get me wrong i still listen to other rock of course behind meat. like ozzy, the stones ect.

sherrie87 · 14 Oct 2003, 18:37

How could I forget the Stones?

"Shattered" always brings back great memories (because my high school crush and I always sat in the back of Spanish class and sang it), and my other favorite Stones songs are "Gimme Shelter" (which Meat has done a hella good version of), "Honkey Tonk Woman" (ditto for Meat's version), "Brown Sugar" and "Sympathy for the Devil". Now I'm gonna have to get out my Stones CD's when I get home!

Sherrie

dottie · 14 Oct 2003, 18:57

Well this 53 year old lady, remembers The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Cream, Yes, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Cupids Inspiration, The Beach Boys, lots and lots of various Motown Artists and then an introduction to Meat in the early 70's with Stoney, my fate was sealed, as you can see my tastes range from the swinging 60's mostly, with whom I 'grew up' and danced to.
There are other groups I listen to i.e. Bon Jovi, Guns and Roses, Areosmith, John Denver, and Rod Stewart, and probably many others to many to list here.

Rob The Badger · 14 Oct 2003, 22:04

Um. . .hi, a post from me, oh you lucky people. . .

Well, I'm still growing up I guess, so here's what I'm into at the mo.
I'm into The Smiths in a big way now. Also a lot of 80's post punk bands e.g. Joy Division.
Who else, oh yes, R.E.M., Talking Heads, The Beatles, Nirvana, U2, David Gray, The Cranberries, Travis (only The Man Who, the rest is tosh), Beck, Depeche Mode has had a huge impact on me lasdt year.
Oh, yes, Meat Loaf as well. All these have gotten many spins lately.
But, The Smiths. Ah yes, their brilliance surpasses anything I've ever heard, or maybe I just relate to the bedroo, depressed, teenager scenario. . .well, I dunno, but they've made some cracking tunes.

(Oh yes, and The Sex Pistols are good)

little_dancer · 15 Oct 2003, 00:14

Aside from Meat Loaf, I was into the grunge/punk scene and liked Nirvana, Siouxie, Sonic Youth, The Pixies, Rancid, Four Non Blondes, Ramones, The Donnas...

Nowadays, apart from Meat Loaf, my favorites are: Tom Waits, Blondie, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, and (still) The Pixies (have a cat named Velouria)- Also- I very much enjoy The Darkness.

cheers!

mariella · 15 Oct 2003, 00:51

Growing up I have been listening to Abba, The BeeGees, Kool and the Gang, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder...So, what am I doing here, listening to ML

You tell me, please

But I am here now and it's just doesn't get any better!!!

I love life!

Mariella

White of High · 15 Oct 2003, 01:11

At first time I was a big fan of CC Catch and Samantha Fox! I didn't know their music but their naked photos are on my wall when I was 5-6 years old! Later I became a fan of a big man with a big voice. I've seen a video with him at the end of '80. After I forgot him and 5 years later I heard again this man! He was Meat Loaf and the first song what I've heard at first time was - I think - a live version of For Crying Out Loud.

But then I was a big fan of Bon Jovi and Europe but since '95 I've been Meat Loaf fan again...

Shane · 15 Oct 2003, 06:55

My first favourite artist was Meat Loaf. Later it was No Doubt, then Lene Marlin, Kasim Sulton, and Evanescence.

MBrevard · 15 Oct 2003, 08:22

This is a toughie! There have been so many besides Meat...

Because I had much older brothers, my love of music started early on with the girl groups--the Shirelles, Mary Wells, Ronnettes, the Crystals... and on the male side of things--Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, of course. The folks song years with Dylan and the Kingston Trio, the Limelighters, Peter, Paul & Mary, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell...From there into the British years with the Beatles and the Stones...the Animals...so many more...And then, I moved into Crosby, Stills and Nash, Chicago, the Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkle...Tina Turner--what an odd mix of a list, isn't it?!!

We used to go see Harry Chapin in concert every single year. We sang one of his songs at our wedding. We had just gotten tickets to bring my folks along for the first year, when the news came over the radio that Harry had been killed in a car crash. It was 10 years before I could listen to his music without crying...Isn't it amazing how deeply music and the people who perform it touch our hearts and change our worlds?!!

And I can't forget on the female side of things--Carly Simon. She suffers from Panic Disorder, just like I do. She's one of my heroes!!!

I'm really enjoying reading everyone's posts here. I know I've forgotten lots on my list, but....it would be impossible to name all the singers, besides Meat, who have brought joy into my life....

Thanks for a great topic!

Love to you all,
MB
xxx

Puritan · 15 Oct 2003, 13:28

I first became really interested in music around 1969. I was really into the top singles of that era. Singles from such artists such as Jackson Five, Kinks, Gary Puckett & Union Gap, Simon & Garfunkel, Free, Thunderclap Newman. John Lennon, Norman Greenbaum, Zager & Evans, Rod Stewart and Canned Heat have remained life long favourites

But I became a huge Elvis fan before it was fashionable to be so. From about 1970 to his death in 1977 I collected all his recordings. I have since sold all the vinyl but have replaced them with a virtually complete Elvis song collection on CD

Meat of course then made an impact on me in 1978. I had never heard such powerful material - and as they say the rest is history!

Wild_Honey · 15 Oct 2003, 13:46

I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I grew up with all that techno stuff...

In my "teenie"-days (well, not THAT long ago in fact

) I listened to stuff like Mark 'Oh, Rednex, East 17, Caught In The Act, Take That, Kelly Family...

I mean, it'f funny when I think back on this.

And at the age of 12 I caught the "musical fever", was a huge musical fan (I saw "Starlight Express" around 50 times...), and then thanks to a favourite musical actor of mine was introduced to one of my all-time-favourite band: The Beatles.

And thanks to friends and my dad, to Queen.

So this was my first step to "REAL" music.

Kitty Kat · 16 Oct 2003, 21:59

Being semi ancient my early favourites were Cliff Richard, Elvis,Billy Fury, Buddy Holly, Girlie groups Shirrelles, Crystals, Ronnettes, followed by Beatles, Rolling Stones, Searchers -the whole Merseybeat lot. Then I just sort of fell into Meat Loaf in the 70's. Unfortunately there are too many to list and, with my failing memory, too many to remember. :P

heat · 16 Oct 2003, 22:29

Being the youngest of nine, when i was growing up i very rarely got to listen to my choice in music

Consequently, i listened to Elvis, Bay City Rollers, The Osmonds, Jackson 5, and - thanks heavens for big brothers - Meat Loaf

RSG · 17 Oct 2003, 03:41

Well, I'm growing up as we speak, i've been listening to Meat since I was 7. But If I had to say another, I would definetly say Queen. Meat, Queen, Ozzy.

shadow1000001 · 17 Oct 2003, 09:26

I listened to the Stones, Queen, Ozzy and do I admit to this, Micheal Jackson

and definately Meat Loaf

Maria

Bart · 17 Oct 2003, 10:40

i have listened a lot to Europe, Kiss, Abba, Supertramp, Iron Maiden, ELO, Queen.
In 1984 i have discovered Meat. Seen him live in 1988. No one better than him. i don't listen to other stuff no more. Only Meat.

He White: Samantha Fox was also on my wall. And do you know the song "Tomorrow"from Europe? it is their best!

Bren · 17 Oct 2003, 12:44

Moody Blues, were always my favourite,been a life-long fan, also listened to Genesis,Supertramp,Pink Floyd,Led Zeppelin,Procul Harem, Don Mclean,Fleetwood Mac, Yes, The Eagles.......
Was also brought up on live folk music,from local people singing traditional songs of the area, in local venues, to people like Vin Garbutt, Dave Burland, Bill Caddick, Nic Jones, Tim Laycock and many more
Only been a Meat Loaf fan for about 5/6 years
Still love Moody Blues,and also like David Gray and Dave MatthewsBand

Bren

Bigmomma · 18 Oct 2003, 00:38

I never had any firm favourites for a long time it was quite a strange
mix, depending on my mood... prince, queen, ozzy, krokus,
rainbow, marillion and of course meatloaf.
of all these the only ones that have lasted the distance,that i still listen to on a regular basis are ozzy, queen, but most of all meatloaf...
kezzina

White of High · 18 Oct 2003, 00:46

Tomorrow by Europe!
Yes, it's good but my fav is Coast To Coast and maybe Supersticius!
I have Samantha Fox and CC Catch on the wall but my dream was Sabrina with her 106 bust!

Bart · 20 Oct 2003, 17:23

yes, thats the first track. it is also one of my favorites: i am not supersticious, great song. great album: out of this world. Their best!.

RSG · 21 Nov 2003, 09:51

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14 Oct 2003, 05:20	#1
ladyloaf69 Banned Join Date: 22.09.2003 Posts: 186	who did you listen too i have always been curious to what music artist did you listen to growing up? who were your influences and who do you listen to now.

15 Oct 2003, 06:55	#10
Shane Super Loafer Join Date: 30.04.2002 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand (GMT+12) Posts: 608	What I listen to My first favourite artist was Meat Loaf. Later it was No Doubt, then Lene Marlin, Kasim Sulton, and Evanescence.

14 Oct 2003, 16:32	#2
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	Hi Pinky, Cool topic! From middle school to high school I was a serious Paul Simon fan, which was a bit odd considering that it was the 1980's, and he only put out maybe 2 albums the whole decade. I was also into 80's punk bands like The Dead Milkmen and The Alarm. I also really liked a handful of singer/songwriters (and still do) like James Taylor, Lou Reed, John Mellencamp, Billy Joel. Then my senior year of high school I discovered Meat Loaf.....and the rest is history. Sherrie

14 Oct 2003, 17:19	#3
ladyloaf69 Banned Join Date: 22.09.2003 Posts: 186	thats great , i was into the hair bands like poison , motley crue ect. the 80's had a lot of teh one hit wonders too. i was always hooked on meat ever since my brother put the bat out of hell record on the record player. don't get me wrong i still listen to other rock of course behind meat. like ozzy, the stones ect.

14 Oct 2003, 18:37	#4
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	How could I forget the Stones? "Shattered" always brings back great memories (because my high school crush and I always sat in the back of Spanish class and sang it), and my other favorite Stones songs are "Gimme Shelter" (which Meat has done a hella good version of), "Honkey Tonk Woman" (ditto for Meat's version), "Brown Sugar" and "Sympathy for the Devil". Now I'm gonna have to get out my Stones CD's when I get home! Sherrie

14 Oct 2003, 18:57	#5
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Well this 53 year old lady, remembers The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Cream, Yes, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Cupids Inspiration, The Beach Boys, lots and lots of various Motown Artists and then an introduction to Meat in the early 70's with Stoney, my fate was sealed, as you can see my tastes range from the swinging 60's mostly, with whom I 'grew up' and danced to. There are other groups I listen to i.e. Bon Jovi, Guns and Roses, Areosmith, John Denver, and Rod Stewart, and probably many others to many to list here.

14 Oct 2003, 22:04	#6
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	Um. . .hi, a post from me, oh you lucky people. . . Well, I'm still growing up I guess, so here's what I'm into at the mo. I'm into The Smiths in a big way now. Also a lot of 80's post punk bands e.g. Joy Division. Who else, oh yes, R.E.M., Talking Heads, The Beatles, Nirvana, U2, David Gray, The Cranberries, Travis (only The Man Who, the rest is tosh), Beck, Depeche Mode has had a huge impact on me lasdt year. Oh, yes, Meat Loaf as well. All these have gotten many spins lately. But, The Smiths. Ah yes, their brilliance surpasses anything I've ever heard, or maybe I just relate to the bedroo, depressed, teenager scenario. . .well, I dunno, but they've made some cracking tunes. (Oh yes, and The Sex Pistols *are* good)

15 Oct 2003, 00:14	#7
little_dancer Super Loafer Join Date: 23.06.2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 363	Aside from Meat Loaf, I was into the grunge/punk scene and liked Nirvana, Siouxie, Sonic Youth, The Pixies, Rancid, Four Non Blondes, Ramones, The Donnas... Nowadays, apart from Meat Loaf, my favorites are: Tom Waits, Blondie, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, and (still) The Pixies (have a cat named Velouria)- Also- I very much enjoy The Darkness. cheers!

15 Oct 2003, 00:51	#8
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Growing up I have been listening to Abba, The BeeGees, Kool and the Gang, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder...So, what am I doing here, listening to ML You tell me, please But I am here now and it's just doesn't get any better!!! I love life! Mariella

15 Oct 2003, 01:11	#9
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	At first time I was a big fan of CC Catch and Samantha Fox! I didn't know their music but their naked photos are on my wall when I was 5-6 years old! Later I became a fan of a big man with a big voice. I've seen a video with him at the end of '80. After I forgot him and 5 years later I heard again this man! He was Meat Loaf and the first song what I've heard at first time was - I think - a live version of For Crying Out Loud. But then I was a big fan of Bon Jovi and Europe but since '95 I've been Meat Loaf fan again...

15 Oct 2003, 08:22	#11
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	This is a toughie! There have been so many besides Meat... Because I had much older brothers, my love of music started early on with the girl groups--the Shirelles, Mary Wells, Ronnettes, the Crystals... and on the male side of things--Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, of course. The folks song years with Dylan and the Kingston Trio, the Limelighters, Peter, Paul & Mary, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell...From there into the British years with the Beatles and the Stones...the Animals...so many more...And then, I moved into Crosby, Stills and Nash, Chicago, the Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkle...Tina Turner--what an odd mix of a list, isn't it?!! We used to go see Harry Chapin in concert every single year. We sang one of his songs at our wedding. We had just gotten tickets to bring my folks along for the first year, when the news came over the radio that Harry had been killed in a car crash. It was 10 years before I could listen to his music without crying...Isn't it amazing how deeply music and the people who perform it touch our hearts and change our worlds?!! And I can't forget on the female side of things--Carly Simon. She suffers from Panic Disorder, just like I do. She's one of my heroes!!! I'm really enjoying reading everyone's posts here. I know I've forgotten lots on my list, but....it would be impossible to name all the singers, besides Meat, who have brought joy into my life.... Thanks for a great topic! Love to you all, MB xxx

15 Oct 2003, 13:28	#12
Puritan Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Banbury, United Kingdom Posts: 350	I first became really interested in music around 1969. I was really into the top singles of that era. Singles from such artists such as Jackson Five, Kinks, Gary Puckett & Union Gap, Simon & Garfunkel, Free, Thunderclap Newman. John Lennon, Norman Greenbaum, Zager & Evans, Rod Stewart and Canned Heat have remained life long favourites But I became a huge Elvis fan before it was fashionable to be so. From about 1970 to his death in 1977 I collected all his recordings. I have since sold all the vinyl but have replaced them with a virtually complete Elvis song collection on CD Meat of course then made an impact on me in 1978. I had never heard such powerful material - and as they say the rest is history!

15 Oct 2003, 13:46	#13
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I grew up with all that techno stuff... In my "teenie"-days (well, not THAT long ago in fact ) I listened to stuff like Mark 'Oh, Rednex, East 17, Caught In The Act, Take That, Kelly Family... I mean, it'f funny when I think back on this. And at the age of 12 I caught the "musical fever", was a huge musical fan (I saw "Starlight Express" around 50 times...), and then thanks to a favourite musical actor of mine was introduced to one of my all-time-favourite band: The Beatles. And thanks to friends and my dad, to Queen. So this was my first step to "REAL" music.

16 Oct 2003, 21:59	#14
Kitty Kat Senior Loafer Join Date: 03.09.2003 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 198	Being semi ancient my early favourites were Cliff Richard, Elvis,Billy Fury, Buddy Holly, Girlie groups Shirrelles, Crystals, Ronnettes, followed by Beatles, Rolling Stones, Searchers -the whole Merseybeat lot. Then I just sort of fell into Meat Loaf in the 70's. Unfortunately there are too many to list and, with my failing memory, too many to remember. :P

16 Oct 2003, 22:29	#15
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Being the youngest of nine, when i was growing up i very rarely got to listen to my choice in music Consequently, i listened to Elvis, Bay City Rollers, The Osmonds, Jackson 5, and - thanks heavens for big brothers - Meat Loaf

17 Oct 2003, 03:41	#16
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Well, I'm growing up as we speak, i've been listening to Meat since I was 7. But If I had to say another, I would definetly say Queen. Meat, Queen, Ozzy.

17 Oct 2003, 09:26	#17
shadow1000001 Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.07.2003 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,580	I listened to the Stones, Queen, Ozzy and do I admit to this, Micheal Jackson and definately Meat Loaf Maria

17 Oct 2003, 10:40	#18
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	i have listened a lot to Europe, Kiss, Abba, Supertramp, Iron Maiden, ELO, Queen. In 1984 i have discovered Meat. Seen him live in 1988. No one better than him. i don't listen to other stuff no more. Only Meat. He White: Samantha Fox was also on my wall. And do you know the song "Tomorrow"from Europe? it is their best!

17 Oct 2003, 12:44	#19
Bren The Bat Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Roosting on a Silver-Black Phantom Bike. Posts: 10,017	Moody Blues, were always my favourite,been a life-long fan, also listened to Genesis,Supertramp,Pink Floyd,Led Zeppelin,Procul Harem, Don Mclean,Fleetwood Mac, Yes, The Eagles....... Was also brought up on live folk music,from local people singing traditional songs of the area, in local venues, to people like Vin Garbutt, Dave Burland, Bill Caddick, Nic Jones, Tim Laycock and many more Only been a Meat Loaf fan for about 5/6 years Still love Moody Blues,and also like David Gray and Dave MatthewsBand Bren

18 Oct 2003, 00:38	#20
Bigmomma Super Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Somewhere in time in my mind......... Posts: 655	I never had any firm favourites for a long time it was quite a strange mix, depending on my mood... prince, queen, ozzy, krokus, rainbow, marillion and of course meatloaf. of all these the only ones that have lasted the distance,that i still listen to on a regular basis are ozzy, queen, but most of all meatloaf... kezzina

18 Oct 2003, 00:46	#21
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Tomorrow by Europe! Yes, it's good but my fav is Coast To Coast and maybe Supersticius! I have Samantha Fox and CC Catch on the wall but my dream was Sabrina with her 106 bust!

20 Oct 2003, 17:23	#22
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	yes, thats the first track. it is also one of my favorites: i am not supersticious, great song. great album: out of this world. Their best!.

21 Nov 2003, 09:51	#23
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Spice Girls