Did Detroit's music scene get royally dissed by Super Bowl XL?

[derby378]

Think about it. Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5, Madonna, Eminem, Richie Hawtin, and all of the seminal Detroit techno acts - not to mention the entire Motown universe.

What the hell?!? No matter how good the Rolling Stones are, was the Detroit music scene totally slapped in the face by Super Bowl organizers?

[Jeanette in FL]

1. Hell yeah

Bob Seger, Mitch Ryder, the list goes on and on. There are so many excellent musicians from this area. There was no need to outsource for American talent for a traditional American Holiday. I love the Stones but there is no excuse.

[Kahuna]

14. Are you aware of the great influence the Stones have had on "American"

culture? There is nothing more American than Stones music. They are the grandfathers of modern rock. Are you kiddin' me? :eyes:

[acmavm]

2. They had McCartney last year. Had to try and top it with the Stones.

Or at least keep in on a par with last year.

Myself, I would much rather have seen Aretha or any one of the Motown groups up there.

[BlueManDude]

3. Yeah - where's the Motor City Frickin' Madman!!!

Cat Scratch Fever baby

[Lefty48197]

15. I'll take "Up with People" over Nugent

Besides, we deported him to Texas. He's now a "Texan" just like GWB.

[CanuckAmok]

32. What you gotta do is pretend your face is a Maserati.

...

[rucky]

4. At least they spared us Kid Rock n/t

[meganmonkey]

5. Iggy Pop and MC5

That's who I'd like to see headlining halftime in Detroit!!

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[Lefty48197]

16. Now I wanna be your dog!

No Fun - Iggy would rock the place.

[frylock]

34. yes!!

[gratuitous]

6. Pardon me, but what Motor City music scene?

I'm unaware of anything to come out of Detroit that could be classed as listenable, danceable music for oh, say the last 30 years.

I know, I'm a heretic. I don't recognize the genius of rap or the incredible musicality of a 4-4 bass beat repeated over and over for 12 minutes.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

7. Nah. The Band For The Superbowl Has Nothing To Do With Where The

superbowl is as far as I know. I wouldn't have never had the thought enter my mind for a second that it was a slap in Detroit's face until I read this poll. They just picked the band they thought would have the most buzz for the national audience. Nothing more than that in my opinion.

[derby378]

10. Good point, but it's just an observation...

I think American culture is in constant danger of being homogenized. There's no on in particular to blame for it. But I do think there's still room for regional pride to showcase itself within the American arts framework.

[pretzel4gore]

11. the stones are horrible

they were once ok, but even then...they're great grandpa's acting like dewy eyed kids. yeeeechhhh! (im old, so trust me, it's a disgrace, the rs shoulda retire 20 years ago)

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

12. LOL Ain't Gonna Argue With Ya There!

[Berserker]

18. The Stone are GREAT

I think they are one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Maybe you should listen to the new Stones CD and check out the song Sweet Neo-Con and then tell everyone how outdated and grandpa-ish they seem. I only wish they could play that song today in front of millions of Americans in our free speech society. And oh by the way I am a grandpa. Long Live Rock.

[Atlas Mugged]

28. I'm with you

And I'm sick of ageism. I'm 53 and I look like I'm in early thirties (thankfully), and I behave like a teenager. I'm always amazed when people discover my real age and they start treating me like a fucking fossil. What's really fun, though, is that I occasionally get carded, especially when entering a place with low lighting. My friends gag.

[ClintonTyree]

8. Who's come out of the "Detroit music scene" lately?

Eminem? :puke: I grew up with Motown music, but there's been a dearth of good music coming from there lately.

[JVS]

26. OTOH what's come out of the "Rolling Stones" lately?

:shrug: Oldies Vs. Oldies.

[Initech]

29. "A Bigger Bang" - damn good album!

[Withywindle]

27. WHITE STRIPES, man! (or woman)

Not very invested in this "controversy," but they're a great band.

[Initech]

30. Hell yes!

Just picked up "De Stijl" and their s/t album last night. Why did I go so long without listening to the greatness that is the White Stripes?

[JeffR]

9. Maybe we'll get to see

Keith's nipple?

[LeftyMom]

23. Oh god

I just threw up in my mouth a little. :puke:

[Kahuna]

13. No. The superbowl is broadcast around the world, not just Detroit..

so, the Motown issue is a non-starter with me. I don't see a damn thing wrong with having the Rolling Stones perform. IMO, it's a good thing that is likely to draw viewers who wouldn't normally watch.

[Bushwick Bill]

17. What about Insane Clown Posse?

Just kidding. At least they are doing a Motown pregame. I have no problem with the Stones. At least it's not a boy band or Mariah Carey tramping around in slut gear.

[ghostsofgiants]

36. ICP and The Nuge, that's what they need!

[greenbriar]

19. TEMPTATIONS

!

[onenote]

20. stevie wonder and Aretha Franklin are both performing at the super bowl

Stevie Wonder is performing during the pregame show and Aretha (dueting with Aaron Neville) is singing the National Anthem. So, to the extent the organizers fucked up by ignoring motown initially, they've taken steps to correct that.

onenote

[Orsino]

21. I hope so.

Performing at the Super Bowl might be the ultimate certification of mediocrity.

[dolo amber]

22. Can you imagine a Jeff Mills halftime show?

:o !!!

[Tyrone Slothrop]

24. No dissing

I heard that they were originally planning on doing a Motown Spectacular type-thing. However, the organizers of the half-time show have always wanted to get either Prince or The Stones to do the halftime show; when they found out they could actually get the Stones, they cancelled the Motown Spectacular.

[JVS]

25. No Aretha Franklin wardrobe malfunction, what a rip-off!

[Jokinomx]

31. Slap ... Slap... Slap...

I agree with you... the organizers really messed up... Detriot and Michigan in general have a rich culture of music. They should have promoted the city and state by focusing on this amazing history.

It would be like going to New Orleans and not recognizing their local culture and music history.

That is my humble opinion...

:toast:

[ghostsofgiants]

33. WE WANT ICP! WE WANT ICP!

[Beware the Beast Man]

35. Most definitely.

But it's all about ratings, unfortunately.