We asked students what their favorite classic bands are, and how they think those bands influenced today’s music.
Dor Carpel
Third–year, business economics
“I like Sly and the Family Stone. I think their (funk) and focus on beat has really translated to modern popular music.”
Kaylee Gomer
First–year, mathematics/applied science
“I love the Beatles. Once you get to know a band, then you appreciate their music more. You always hear about bands that try to be the next Beatles, but they never last.”
Andrew Caudill
Fourth–year, history
“My favorite classic rock band would probably be Creedence Clearwater Revival. I think Kings of Leon was influenced by them. But there just isn’t a lot of that kind of rock today.”
Danielle Thoene
First–year, microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics
“I’m a Led Zeppelin fan. I grew up listening to that music. Robert Plant’s weird vocals can be connected to Modest Mouse. …(The sound of Led Zeppelin) is like garage rock today.”