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Angie Calgary Age: 23 Posts: 4736	Forbes published the list of richest rockers for 2008 and I’m shocked with the results. The list is dominated by “rocker” that reached the peak of their career long ago. I’m talking decades ago. It only proves the fact that contemporary music sucks pigeon cock. And it’s true. The best bands of today are still those that rocked it in the 80’s yet they are far from what they were at the peak of their career. It sucks to be the new generation cause they don’t have any real personalities like we had when Kurt Cobain and Nirvana were playing, or our parents had when Jim Morrison and The Doors were playing, etc. By the way, I put word “rockers” above in quotes on purpose. Forbes understands the money, but they’re clueless when it comes to rock music. They’ve included such bands on the list that have nothing to do with rock music. It’s offensive to all fans of good rock and roll to list annoying wannabe booty shaking bitches like Beyonce Knowles or Justin Timberlake under “rockers”. Forbes people need to take basic music genres classes and quit wiping their asses with hundred dollar bills. This is what the list of richest rockers for 2008 according to Forbes looks like: 1. The Police - $115 million Trio of British rockers made $28.3 million each for their 2008 tour. Definitely a proof that the music of the 70’s and the 80’s gave us the best performers ever 2. Beyonce Knowles - $80 million What the fuck is this ho doing on the list of top earning rockers? Who the fuck is she? Take her off the list and put her back where she belongs. On the list of most irritating piece of shit wannabies 3. Toby Keith - $48 million Who the fuck exactly is Toby Keith? A rocker? 4. Justin Timberlake - $44 million Jesus Fucking H Christ, I can’t even comment on this bullshit! 5. Madonna - $40 million I’d said it above – 70’s and 80’s count as best music. Still. It’s 2008 yet it was decades ago when best music was created and to this day it pays better than any contemporary shit 6. Celine Dion - $40 million Her fan base are people with money. They can afford to purchase her tickets and/or albums 7. Rascal Flatts - $40 million Who? 8. Van Halen - $35 million I’m not gonna repeat myself again about the 80’s 9. Genesis - $31 million See #8 10. Gwen Stefani – $27 million Hmmm, I didn’t know she still did music.
	Sep 29, 2008 at 11:14 am
Melicious Los Angeles Age: 37 Posts: 1719	Why? I guess I should be glad that at least #1 and #9 made it on there seeing how they actually have musical talent...lol.
	Sep 29, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Melicious Los Angeles Age: 37 Posts: 1719	Okay, okay....and Madonna since she's such a sharp business woman and a great entertainer even though it's not my cup of tea.
	Sep 29, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Angie Calgary Age: 23 Posts: 4736	I can Imagine Madonna making crap loads of money cause she knows how to market herself well. She's genuine about sex, so it doesn't come out as hypocritical. Some "sex symbols' are not nymphos, which defeats the purpose of a sex symbol and comes down ludicrous. Madonna doesn't seem to belong in that category. That's why she's so successful.
	Sep 29, 2008 at 12:44 pm
flora_tink southern US Age: 22 Posts: 2261	ugh; DEFINITELY, angie. i feel your pain. "rocker" to me, what it SHOULD be, is something involving ROCK music. i really don't understand why beyonce, toby, justin, madonna, celine, rascal flatts, van halen, genesis, and gwen are on the list!
	Sep 29, 2008 at 1:07 pm
fbeckinsale Windsor, Ontario Age: 20 Posts: 77	Angie wrote: 4. Justin Timberlake - $44 million Jesus Fucking H Christ, I can’t even comment on this bullshit! WTF how is he on this list?????!!!!!
	Sep 29, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Scooter MI Age: 44 Posts: 1155	flora_tink wrote: ugh; DEFINITELY, angie. i feel your pain. "rocker" to me, what it SHOULD be, is something involving ROCK music. i really don't understand why beyonce, toby, justin, madonna, celine, rascal flatts, van halen, genesis, and gwen are on the list! Right on, Tink. I guess the term "rockers" ain't what it used to be. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is filled with country, blues, jazz, pop and other artists that don't produce Rock and Roll. Ugh.
	Sep 29, 2008 at 1:46 pm
miramoore Jasper Age: 29 Posts: 103	Ony 5 out of the 10 are rockers.
	Sep 29, 2008 at 1:57 pm
anamaria Calgary Age: 22 Posts: 538	What a disgrace. That list is closer to mainstream pop than it is to rock and roll.
	Sep 29, 2008 at 6:48 pm
FergusMaximus Rock the Rebel, Metal the Devil Age: 25 Posts: 1514	miramoore wrote: Ony 5 out of the 10 are rockers. Try 3 (possibly 4 if you consider Gwen's preliminary stepping stone: 'No Doubt'...but I wouldn't). The Police, Van Halen and Genesis are the only ones who should have the eminence of being considered rockers. The term "rocker" is used so frivolously nowadays that people who so much as fart on a banjo are considered rockers.
	Sep 29, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Channy Edmonton Age: 25 Posts: 1307	Angie wrote: 3. Toby Keith - $48 million Who the fuck exactly is Toby Keith? A rocker? 7. Rascal Flatts - $40 million Who? Toby is on here because his music is more classified and rock country not just country. And Rascall Flatts is on he purely because they did that aweful aweful cover of Tom Petty's "life is a highyway" featured in the movie "Cars"
	Sep 29, 2008 at 9:14 pm
IndieVixen Red Deer Age: 31 Posts: 373	Rocker - obviously one of the most abused terms in music industry.
	Sep 29, 2008 at 9:29 pm
ramsnvipers97 Philadelphia Pa Age: 24 Posts: 7	I'm surprised Lil' Wayne is not up the
	Sep 29, 2008 at 10:14 pm
DarkDream Salt Lake City Age: 21 Posts: 322	The Police still have a lot to say. I'm surprised about Van Halen though. I didn't think they would still kill the venues wherever they go. I doubt they're making killer sales with albums. It must be live concerts. Van Halen? Really?
	Sep 29, 2008 at 11:07 pm
mjcm16 Adneysa Age: 20 Posts: 14	amen to fergus m', 0nly 3 on the list were r0ck pers0nalities,
	May 1, 2009 at 11:45 am

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