People who would be better at doing ‘Rock School’ than Gene Simmons.
Descend Here say: ‘I wanna rock and roll all night - and part of every day!’
Let’s face it - Gene Simmons is a crusty old tool who makes rock and roll look tired. His put-on bad attitude is as confronting as a KISS song, as in not very. His teaching technique mostly revolves around traumatising the students. And on top of that, he seems to have no idea of what rock and roll actually is. In other words, just about anybody could do a better job. Here are a few suggestions:
David Bowie - intelligent and personable, although the producers would probably make him do a ‘let’s all try on wigs’ episode.
Courtney Love - just as transparent as Gene Simmons, but used to be a in a pretty good band. And you would probably get to see her tits at some point.
Bono - the nearest thing to Jesus in the 21st century. If anyone could convice people that rock and roll is a good thing, it would be him. Then again, he is a bit of a tosser.
Ice Cube - not technically a rock and roller, but I’d like to see the eipsode where each kid gets a .45.
Also try: Beck, Prince, Michael Stipe or Bjork. In any case, watching Gene Simmons tell kids that rock and roll is all about being a foul-mouthed poser is a complete pain in arse. I sympathise for the kids that would rather stick to their violins that learn from this gangrenous zombie.
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In complete agreeance. Bring on Bowie!
Comment by Tash — Thursday August 25 2005 @ 11:32 am
Please stop encouraging Bono. He doesn’t need it. [though being nailed to a cross…]
Comment by nailpolishblues — Thursday August 25 2005 @ 2:28 pm
Rock School? What is this Rock School? Why am I not enrolled in this Rock School?
Being on the other side of the world means I miss out on everything.
Comment by T. — Thursday August 25 2005 @ 7:23 pm
Tash - what IS Bowie doing nowadays?
Nails - Bono isn’t completely evil, but I see where you’re coming from. Maybe an idea for the next U2 stage show?
T - I think they filmed this one in merry olde England… but it’s probably been long forgotten.
Comment by Mark — Friday August 26 2005 @ 1:57 pm
I am so glad i’m not the only one who thinks this show sucks. I thought it had potential, until I actually watched it the other night. And even then, I thought to myself - ’surely this will get better? Perhaps if I watch it til the end?’ …No. There is half an hour of my life i’ll never get back. The kids are annoying, but not as annoying as Simmons himself.
Unfortunately the people who I think would do a better job at teaching these kids rock ‘n’ roll in school are all dead :( Freddie Mercury would have kicked ass.
Comment by misha — Saturday August 27 2005 @ 3:26 pm
Let’s not forget Iggy Pop for some seriously unhinged rock n roll curricula.
Comment by mellipop — Saturday August 27 2005 @ 7:51 pm