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I feel bad for GenX'ers that missed out on the 60s and 70s.

I feel sad for GenX'ers and millennials that missed out on two of the greatest decades for music. The 60s and 70s. 

Our generation had Aretha Franklin, Etta James, James Brown, Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Jimi Hendrix, Donna Summer, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, The Kinks, The Stones, The Doors, Elton John, Velvet Underground and loads more

We saw these legends live during their peak, concert tickets were cheaper, music was the everything to youth culture, we actually brought album on a vinyl format (none of that crappy CDs or whatever the kids call it).

60s-70s were the greatest time to be a music fan.
michaelsherry59
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@coltrane1 I agree with you there. That's what I've been saying, GenX'ers wouldn't know what they missed out no matter how many times they watch it on YouTube, buy DVDs or buy records. They had to be there to truly grasp it 64-75 was the best period to be a music fan. Motown, real rock music, funk, reggae, pop and many more. 

If you were born between 67-70 you simply missed out
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coltrane1
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@michaelsherry59, I feel it’s laughable to suggest one can simply listen to the music and identify with the times. That’s like how many steps removed from the actual experience? No. If you wanted to experience the music you had to experience the scene first hand. And if you didn’t, as you said, you missed out. 
michaelsherry59 OP
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@coltrane1 I agree with this. It was a cultural event, we were spoilt then. We had it all every musical genre was at its peak and the talent pool was just incredible. 


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coltrane1
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@ms59, yes, even a group called the Mamas and the Papas had mega hits. Where’s the next California Dreamin?
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bkmaxey
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I feel sorry for Boomers that think that good music was only during the 60’s and 70’s…

Every decade has had good music…and bad.
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