Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band is a very popular rock band in todays music industry. With their new album "Ultimate Hits: Rock and Roll Never Forgets" at number 2 on iTunes Top 10 they have remained the preferred choice for many rock lovers. When asked who main singer Seger's influences are, the artists he named all derived from 60's rock. Seger stated that "Little Richard was the first one that really got to [him]. Little Richard and, of course, Elvis Presley." He went on to tell that James Brown was also one of his favorites and the 1963 release of Live at the Apollo quickly became the choice of best album among him and his friends. Seger was also highly influenced by the music of The Beatles after they hit American shores in 1964. Growing up with soon to be musician Eagle Glen Frey, the boys fell in love with 1960s pop and rock radio and it's payola driven hits. Seger later recalled that he and Frey agreed at the time "you're nobody if you can't get on the radio."
"Come Go With Me" by The Del Vikings was the first record that Seger purchased. He also stated artsits John Forgerty and Bruce Springsteen as main influences of his music. He later remarked, "There's a whole little clique of male vocalists. We're just sort of all connected." It is surprising to me that the most popular artists of our time have often been most influenced by those who were most popular in past generations. Although many artists today have their originality as well, it is the never forgotten legends such as Little Richard that will always have an influence on rock music- whether it be today in age, tomorrow or many years to come.
Their new album has a good sound and overall beat. I enjoy their choice of instruments as well. The drum has a major influence in every one of their songs and even I, a new and unexperienced rock n roll listener, can pick up on the different attributes from sounds by The Beatles and other 60s bands. I wouldn't recommend the album to someone who doesn't like this genre, however it is a good choice for those who do. They put a new spin on an old sound, with originality in the lyrics.
Good review and commentary.
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