BotM for August 2006

[Rhiannon]

At first glance, you might not be able to think of what on earth these guys could possibly have in common. But all are considered, by some one in some era, to be icons. Who is the ultimate icon? Hopefully we'll find out this month.

Metallica, "One":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwW9L_qzqp8&search=metallica

The Beatles, "Come Together":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QsjUrBv1dw&search=the%20beatles

Elvis Presley, "Don't Be Cruel":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2jert9piSo&search=Elvis%20Presley

And Michael Jackson, "Bad":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSWLKQMN34Y&search=michael%20jackson

[sandserene]

I do agree ... they are all considered icons by someone. For me it really isn't a question - the two up there I consider icons in my musical influence would be Beatles and Metallica. The obvious choice would be The Beatles for me .... they started quite the trend back in their day and their music still is loved across many genres and generations.

[Phoenix]

No competition for me.
They may be a bit dodgy in there old age, but Metallica really were brilliant in there prime.

[Rhiannon]

You know, somehow I had a feeling it would come down between The Beatles and Metallica...

For me, it's a tough choice. I love both bands, and both have helped to shape the music industry. This will just be another month when I wait until the end to choose.