YOUR QUESTION

05/13/2020 Rosner

How does a band like Guns N Roses become so popular? I don't get it.
Also, are there any "mainstream" bands you would consider yourself a fan of? Do you rock out to Oasis???

MY ANSWER

I think GNR, as they are commonly referred to, came at the right time for a particular demographic. They filled the shoes of Aerosmith who were sucking at the time, plus they appealed to and L.A. rock crowd that didn’t embrace metal. They filled a void in in a way that was both nostalgic and conservative while maintaining a sense of partying and rebelling. There’s plenty more to not get.

I can’t stand Oasis, but I’m a well-known Britney fan. Also love Beyonce & Rhianna and I’ve been digging Billie Eilish. Can you call Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar or Missy Elliot be considered mainstream? I dig all them as well.