The fallen idol thread

Strat_a_tat_tat

Embarrassing.

Philly_Q

I've been shocked by how bad Coverdale sounds on the last couple of Whitesnake albums, even with all the benefits of being able to fix things in the studio.  His voice is totally shot.

(As an aside, I love everything Reb Beach does with Winger - I know I'm in a minority there - but everything he's done with other bands like Dokken, The Mob and especially Whitesnake is bloody awful.  I don't get it.)

breakstuff

I thought that was quite good....




compared to my singing.

axisus

Meh, it was ok as far as I'm concerned. It's just a live performance. As said, we all get older.

Bucket

I think Ian Watkins probably counts as a fallen idol, doesn't he.

mike_l

Bucket said:

I think Ian Watkins probably counts as a fallen idol, doesn't he.

No, he defo falls into the "utter cunt" catagory.

RocknRollDave

I have fallen idle, if that helps...?

mike_l

RocknRollDave said:

I have fallen idle, if that helps...?

Unless there's free Creme Eggs

RocknRollDave

mike_l said:

RocknRollDave said:

I have fallen idle, if that helps...?

Unless there's free Creme Eggs

Ain't no mountain high enough, ain't no valley low enough to keep me from....Creme Eggs.

True dat.

stickyfiddle

Coverdale looks like a creepy rock Barry Manilow. 

xSkarloey

I was trying to think who he sounded like to me.

Then it came in a horrible flash: do you remember the croaky voiced gossip out of Corrie in the 80's ,Phyllis Pearce?
That's who he reminds me of.

Problem is though when someone's ability to do something goes shit-the-bed: just HOW do you tell them it's time to stop?

Lodious

Phyllis Pearce....wine spitting LOL

Bellycaster

That was rough I have to say, he must have been ill. Looks like he's got new Hampsteads in as well.

Philly_Q

Skarloey said:

I was trying to think who he sounded like to me.

Then it came in a horrible flash: do you remember the croaky voiced gossip out of Corrie in the 80's ,Phyllis Pearce?
That's who he reminds me of.

That also explains why he's been stalking Chalkie Whitely....

boogieman

Just as awful as I remember: Whitesnake at Hammersmith was one of the few gigs I've ever walked out of. Probably around 10 years ago now. They were so loud, you couldn't actually make out what they were playing and they looked like Spinal Tap, what with the ridiculous leather trousers, bare chest, waistcoat image. Snakecharmer, with Mickey Moody and Laurie Wisefield on guitars, are much better interpreters of Whitesnake's classic songs.

CHRISB50

Peter Green. I hate to say it as he is my guitar hero, but since the very early 70s his voice and playing went south.

Obviously this happens with age anyway but he has had more than enough shit occur in his life that has probably contributed as well.

Such a shame as in his prime he was just ridiculously good.

boogieman

One of my family lives near Canvey/Southend and sees PG wandering around the area quite often. Apparently he considers himself "a keyboard player" these days. Agreed though, a huge loss to the guitar world and a very sad sight nowadays.

Rocker

Robert Plant sounds fine on "Raising Sand". Just a question of choosing songs that the singer is able to sing. And hire a singer for the other songs....

ToneControl

Lev said:

First up, David Coverdale, once one of the best front men in rock, now looking like a bit of an old perv. If ever there was a case for using autotune this is it. The look on Reb Beech's face at 2:00 is particularly funny.

Edit: funny is the wrong choice of words. I'm not laughing at this performance, I'm more saddened as a fan.

What's with the scary Bob Fossil style rubbing of his own nipple?

hubobulous

His voice, oddly, would probably be awesome for a blues album. I've got nothing against older people rocking out, as long as they put on a good show, or do it for free.

Paying to see Coverdale perform like that would annoy me.

I'd just have to lick Reb's Suhr instead. You know, the one made of wood. That he plays with his fingers.....ah screw it, the onslaught is unavoidable isn't it?!