What if there was a war and a recession and no good music came from it?

Traditionally, either a war, or an economic downturn has produced some fabulous rock music. Obviously the 60's are a good example. After that, in the late 70's/early 80's, we had another resurgence. Most recently, we had the explosion of Seattle bands in the early 90's. Since then, however, it's been either uncreative remakes of the early 90's genre. In the late 90's we were all subjected to the terror of the boy bands and the platinum teen nymphs. It's early yet, but I'm getting antsy for some good tunes. We've had an economic downturn for the better part of a year followed by unspeakable human trajedy and all we get is the newest offering from Michael Jackson and Britney in Vegas (which I'll be watching for purely personal reasons).
- posted by levinson @ 11/15/2001 01:18:00 PM