The history of rock & roll..

[The Curmudgeon]

Hello, Invader From Mars. I understand you want to learn more of human culture and civilization, from our religious beliefs, our sexual preferences and just whatever the holy fuck has happened to Lil' Kim.



And that's fine, but first you need to learn about our music. Today's lesson is Rock & Roll. Now, I know you might be wondering how you could possibly cram 60 years of glorious guitar work into such a short space of time, but that's what this video is for, as the history of Rock & Roll is displayed in front of you.. in riff form.

www.chicagomusicexchange.com/100riffs/#.UR1rwHT3bng

Now bring out your anal probe.

[trashcanman]

Christ, you'd think having fucked up on the very first one, he'd start the take over. Still that was a damn impressive set of transitions and a worthy collection of riffs from some of the best tunes ever written.

[The Curmudgeon]

I was annoyed by a lack of Bowie (no Jean Genie, one of the most recognisable riffs ever?) or Prince, one of the best guitarists ever, especially given some of the more obscure references and the abundance of Jack White songs. Any not on there you can think of that deserved a play?

[trashcanman]

I actually would have gone with Rebel, Rebel for most recognizable Bowie riff. Prince is an amazing lead guitarist, but he really doesn't have any signature riffs that I can think of so no worries there. Did he not do Jumpin' Jack Flash or Layla? Fail. Plenty of 90's riffs he missed too. How does a Cake song I've never heard make it along with The Shins (never heard them) but no Cherub Rock? No Alice in Chains or Pantera either? Not much punk. Needed Sex Pistols, Ramones, Clash, Stooges, Offspring, and Black Flag at least to legitimize it as a rock history tour. Still, it was a great little set.