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This is inspired from Joe Nerve's thread about the definition of rock and roll. Lot of great bands in that thread but let's face it as far as bands go it's the usual suspects. Rather than argue with people who insist newer music can't be any good I figured to just start another thread.
I'll mention the band I brought up in that thread. The Dead Weather. I love how prominent the bass is in that band and how Jack Lawrence uses effects. Allison Mosshart leaves it all on the stage too. Jack White is a much better drummer than guitar player IMO.
Definitely like QOTSA and Them Crooked Vultures. John Paul Jones proving that you don't have to stop exploring music after the 70s.
I know people scoff but I've always thought Kings of Leon was a great little southern rock band, although with a tendency to release the worst songs on their albums as singles.
ThisPorcupine Tree
I had never heard of them before 2002. Went to a Yes concert and Porcupine Tree was opening with their In Absentia album/tour. Absolutely blew me away. Sat there like an idiot with my mouth hanging open. I immediately went home and started researching on the internet. Discovered the back catalog and more info on Steven Wilson. Seen them (and SW) live several times since. The constantly evolving sound over their lifetime is incredible and now it looks like Steven Wilson has (again) moved on and there will be no more new PT music.![]()