Oh, so fancy!

Here's another list!

I thought I'd use this one to talk about a lot of the music that I've listened to when I was growing up, and that has really affected, and stayed with me to this day.



#1:TOOL.
My favorite band, ever! Their music, their lyrics, art, performances, and videos. So inspiring whether your listening to their current material, or their old stuff.
I wasn't aware of them until my older brother introduced me to them, through their song, "Sober." After that, I was hooked.
I love their old stuff, and their new equally. Not sure if I could ever answer what song, or album is my favorite. The one I listen to the most would have to be, "AEnima."
The only band I have seen live the most. And I hope they continue doing music for as long as they possible can.



#2:Rage against the machine.
Nothing fills you with more:Righteous, and political anger, than Rage does. So powerful. What a great band.
I became a fan of theirs from the soundtrack to, "The Matrix." Probably the first time I ever really listened to one of their songs. I'm sure I've heard others on the radio, but I never could pay too much attention to who it was.
When you hear them start, you just wanna destroy something, or start a riot! Luckily I remember to take my medication, and not listen to the little voices. (HE he)
An amazing combination of hard funky rock, and rap. But some reason there are some who can't and won't put Rage in the rock, or rap category, and those people are fools. They are both, and should be recognized as such.



#3:Soundgarden.
Well duh.
Anybody who has read any of my old blogs, this should come as no surprise. Hell I grew up in the 90's so of course they will be mentioned. I need say no more, just a great band, one of many.



#4:Jimi Hendrix.
My inspiration to want to play the guitar like a god, if I the talent, and the patience.
We had, "Voodoo child, (Slight return)" on tape, and I would listen to that intro, and that entire song on a loop. Just so amazing.
And going back later and listening the rest of it is just as good, but nothing can top that guitar in that song.
The greatest guitar who ever lived.



#5:Faith no more.
Again, no surprise. Read one of my old blogs, and you'll know my favorite album by said band. Good stuff.



#6:King crimson.
A vastly different band. A band that changes in style, music, and such with each and every album they release.
Going from:Experimental, popish, heavy, rock, and back again. Always something different, always very interested. Not really a band that inspired me, but none the less a band that is worth mentioning, and bragging about.
Check them out. Go for their albums:Disipline, Thrack, and Sleepless:The concise King crimson.



#7:Nine inch nails.
Ever get so depressed that you wanna kill your self in front of a huge crowd of people?
.........Okay, very awkward question, but Nine certainly puts yo in that mood doesn't it. None the less very moody, depressing, but great music. My favorite album is, "The downward spiral."
I do like his new stuff, I have yet to listen to his, "6 ghosts," album. But sometime I'll check it out.



#8:A perfect circle.
I think its a required law, that if you love TOOL, you have to love anything that Maynerd is involved in.
Yes this is a side band of the lead singer of TOOL, but it is vastly different.
It is so much more emotional, and internal music. Again so powerful.
Again, I love all their stuff, my favorite song, it's a toss up between, "Judith," or, "3 Libras."
Both very beautiful, tragic, and powerful songs.
Check out all of the albums, and music.



#9:Peter Gabriel.
A great man, with a lot of talent, and great music. I remember listening to him as a kid, and going back to it now, it is just as good as it was then, and better now.
Favorite song, either, "Sledgehammer," or, "Steam," or "The tower that ate people." None the less they are good.
If you want a lot of the good stuff, check out his, "Hit & misses," cd.



And finally #10:Queen.
What a great, and fun band, When you hop around, have some fun, and sing and dance with a smile on your face, this is the band to do it with.
Such a great catalog of music. Whether its:"Crazy little thing called love," or, "Somebody to love," "Get down, make love," "Hammer to fall," and of course their anthems, "We will rock you," and "We are the champions."
But really anytime your watching a football, or really any sport, there is a great chance you will hear one of these songs.
You want all of those great songs I mentioned and more from their early and later years. Just find of their many collection cds. Thank you England. Rest in peace Freddy.



Honorable mentions:
The mars volta:An amazing band, worth mentioning, check them out.

Tom Waits:A great mix of:Jazz, blues, a little bit of country, and rock. Truly a great man.

Rammstein:Think opera, with German heavy metal. At least that's how I see it.

ZZ top:Great music, and fun stuff. I am running out of words.

Maralyn Manson:Almost didn't count this one, because I didn't begin liking his music until a few years ago. But none the less, great stuff to. Very inspiring.

Audioslave:Come on, it's Chris Cornell with the members of Rage, how is that not awesome.

Jane's addiction/Porno for pyros:Great stuff.

And finally, Siousie & the Banshees:A fun mix of pop, a little bit of punk, and goth rock.