What killed Hair Metal?

[hippietim]

actualy i think they do sound similar at times. i think they're about even for power

wtf? don has all the power and conviction of a newborn and klaus can rip your head off - no contest.

btw, almost all of the dokken vocals were rerecorded by klaus - just a few backing tracks were left, i suppose they wanted it to sound like they had some chick backup singers.

[Endrik]

Vince is tough motherfucker... definetly not a guy to mess around with

[sonicsamurai]

i see, well, vince is fatter, so he'd just sit on axl

[Endrik]

i think they're both whiney tbh. axl just had more grit

I'm talking about fighting not singing.... Axl is way better singer than Vince

[sonicsamurai]

I fucking love Vince, and yes he would fucking kill Axl, there's no comparison, Vince grew up in Compton fighting with some bad motherfuckers.

i think they're both whiney tbh. axl just had more grit

[sonicsamurai]

Not even close, Klaus HAD a way stronger voice

actualy i think they do sound similar at times. i think they're about even for power

[jacksoncsplayer]

You are correct, Don actually did some of the vocals on the Blackout album while Klaus was recovering from throat surgery, and it sounded awesome. +1 on Pearcy.

Not for me. I was always a way bigger Dokken fan than Ratt. I love Don's voice, and he sounds just like Klaus Meine from the Scorpions. The Scorpions even had Don fill in for him for a brief period when he had some kind of health problems or something.

Anyway, I liked Ratt, too, but I think Stephen Pearcy's voice kinda sucked. Hell, I was also a Motley Crue fan, but Vince Neil also sounds like shit. Don's got a better voice than both of them.

[Endrik]

Dang no love for Vince Neil? I think he's great. Plus, I'm sure he would have won that fight with Axl Rose.

I fucking love Vince, and yes he would fucking kill Axl, there's no comparison, Vince grew up in Compton fighting with some bad motherfuckers.

[Joelski]

According to the lead singer of Warrant, "Cherry Pie", plus too many
"ballads" that all sounded the same killed hair metal.
That's why I refer to myself as an "old metal" fan.

Come on, bro! Even Cherry Pie takes talent to play! Big hair got replaced by dirty hair, no talent requirements and shitty gear.

[Axewielder]

Dang no love for Vince Neil? I think he's great. Plus, I'm sure he would have won that fight with Axl Rose.

[blindmuddy]

Not for me. I was always a way bigger Dokken fan than Ratt. I love Don's voice, and he sounds just like Klaus Meine from the Scorpions.

Not even close, Klaus HAD a way stronger voice

[Endrik]

Not for me. I was always a way bigger Dokken fan than Ratt. I love Don's voice, and he sounds just like Klaus Meine from the Scorpions. The Scorpions even had Don fill in for him for a brief period when he had some kind of health problems or something.

Anyway, I liked Ratt, too, but I think Stephen Pearcy's voice kinda sucked. Hell, I was also a Motley Crue fan, but Vince Neil also sounds like shit. Don's got a better voice than both of them.

better is relative, Don definetly has better range and controll than the other dudes you mentioned, and he isn't a bad singer but sucks for heavy rock music... Vince sounds like a pig :ROTF: but early Motley was pure gold, they were naive and agressive and destroyed everything that Dokken did.

Marc Slaughter has a huge range, John Lee Hooker didn't had any range... guess who is more respected singer and musician

[anuske9]

I don't think music can be popular without appealing to the lowest denominator/casual fans. I've pretty much accepted that only on rare occasions will a decent band get mainstream attention anymore. Generally speaking, all commercial music of all genres suck to me.

[Endrik]

but the dudes with makeup and flashy outfits were the best guitarists in rock durning that time

[toejam]

See, I don't care about all that. I want a solid musical performance, a good mix and an energetic crowd in a good venue. I could care less if they're in sweats and a slayer shirt or wearing $1000 suits. Sometimes I want to see performers, but when I go see a band I like, I want to hear them as musicians.

It's all about the music. I don't care about their image or fashion statements.

Same here. Wearing makeup and flashy outfits doesn't make you a better player. Just be comfortable and put on great show.