Lets discuss the VU ?

Question

the 1st real rock band ever...discuss agree or disagree... make your case

Answer 1

I'll have to disagree . (Why?) Since The Velvet Underground as a band had only two values or qualities . First , they were and are one of the most innovative bands in the history of music in general and this band's sound mixtures led to many sub-genres of Rock 'N' Roll whether you like these genres or not e.g. Punk Rock , Avant-Grade ...etc. . Second , as a band , they were really the presenting the society's everyday life especially the dark , sad part . All this talk is for them and now let's state why despite what is stated above they were not the first real Rock band . One , The Velvet Underground didn't have the excellence regarding members and roles that you find in bands like Led Zeppelin , Pink Floyd , The Doors , The Jimi Hendrix Experience ...etc. . Two , The Velvet Underground can't be the first real deal Rock band since their sound was a mixture of Experimental sounds and this sound lacked the essence of Rock 'N' Roll i.e. Guitar-driven sound . Three , The Velvet Underground really didn't have the harmony they had in songs like (Venus In Furs) and (There She Goes Again) in many other songs , it was like listening to takeouts .  

Answer 2

agree

nico and lou reed influenced most of the music today like indie alternative and etc

they have the real rock and roll feel...

i think they are very lyrical towards drugs and other themes.. i love the VU and i am amazed that lou reed did a song with the killers

Answer 3

Disagree