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Here
is a list of bands for the uninitiated which wrote songs with deep
meaning, amazing lyrics and music. Note that they actually wrote/write
the lyrics and music themselves and used real instruments (not
computers or random bass riff generators).
Pink Floyd-
My favorite group of all time. In my opinion, their albums contain the
most meaningful lyrics ever written. My favorite work is "Animals",
which I consider to be just as good as the most popular of their
albums, "Dark Side of the Moon".
Johnny Cash - Even those who don't usually like country like Johnny Cash. He passed away a few years ago, making his records classics.
Avril Lavigne - one of my favorites of modern music.
Christina Aguilera - female power pop. She may be open with her sexuality, but that's not an issue with me. She's cute, she's clean and she has a good message. Good enough for me.
Michael JacksonSay what you want about him, but Michael Jackson was once the king of pop. He is still one of the most popular musicians in the world. And he did it all without inciting hatred, being rude or swearing.
Ray Charles - Extraordinary entertainer. He even has a movie about his life.
Coldplay- simply an amazing band. The video for "the Scientist" is what initially drew me in.
Hilary Duff - girls should be listening to someone who represents them, not women-hating gangsters.
System of a Down - proof that there is more ways to take a stab at those you feel are wrong than with a knife (and by making idle threats). Note: I am referring to their anti-Bush track "BOOM!".
Rolling Stones- These group is coming to my hometown for a final goodbye. It is the end of an era.
The Carter Family - Country group that started singing on the front porch of their out-of-the-way home.
No Doubt -- I love this group, fronted by Gwen Stefani who is now a successful solo artist.
Please note that this is a compilation of musicians that I like. I did, however, try to include artists from many different categories of music (except rap) and feel free to post your own examples in the discussion board. Thank You.