What is the allure of rock stars?

In summary, the conversation includes a discussion about the odd fascination with rock stars and their lifestyle, the attraction to bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Radiohead, and the possible reasons for this attraction. It also mentions favorite songs and bands, and the desire to live a rock star lifestyle without the negative aspects.
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dekoi
As I type this, I listen to “The Zephyr Song” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and I have just begun to contemplate odd ideas. I don’t understand why I feel some sort of awkward attraction for the life of rock stars -- especially eccentric, intelligent, and such wild ones. I am a practicing Christian, and have a good understanding of what good music really is. I do not appreciate the whole "drugs-and-alcohol" extravagance incorporated in the life of rock-and-roll stars. But I can’t help having some sort of fascination with bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Radiohead. They seem so abstract and complete in fortitude. Is it their hardships and successes that attract me/us? After all, the lead singer of RHCP endured years of drug addiction, and is now drug-free. Or is it their seemingly philosophical lyrics (which I’m not even sure they intended to write)? Maybe inspirational lyrics and/or music? I can’t seem to pin point what it actually is.

Am I the only one?
 
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Of course not, if you were the only one they wouldn't have an audience.
 
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dekoi said:
As I type this, I listen to “The Zephyr Song” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and I have just begun to contemplate odd ideas.
Yeah, you got to love that, try pink floyd next, put on some headphones and listen to Interstellar Overdrive.
 
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Smurf said:
Yeah, you got to love that, try pink floyd next, put on some headphones and listen to Interstellar Overdrive.

Over a 100 Pink Floyd Songs already on my hdd.

They came first in my life. :smile:

Although i haven't heard Interstellar Overdrive.

Have you heard Under the BRidge by RHCP ?
 
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I'm listening to it RIGHT NOW
 
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Smurf said:
Of course not, if you were the only one they wouldn't have an audience.
But sometimes I'm not too sure whether the audiences are just fans of the band(s) because of their "pop-factor". I always thought the majority of the audiences are fans just because they enjoy the whole renegade idea behind rock stars.
 
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Smurf said:
I'm listening to it RIGHT NOW
Some of my other favourite RHCP songs:

Road Tripping
Porcelain
Other Side
Suck my Kiss
Scar Tissue
Parallel Universe
By the Way
My Friends

Got any favourites?
 
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Yeah I guess your probably right about the pop-factor. But oh well, I know lots of people who appreciate the music talent.
Favourites?
by RHCP:
Give it away now
Can't stop
By the way

But my favourite band is still NOFX:
Franco Unamerican
The Idiots are coming over
The Separation of Church and Skate
Last Caress
Bob
 
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Proper rock n roll stars are the Stones, The WHO, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy Osbourne Motley Crue and Guns N Roses. Thats the lifestyle i would go for, try not to become a heroin addict though but trashing hotel rooms, causing riots and fighting with the press is what i want to do.
 

What is the allure of rock stars?

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