I love pop culture lists even though they inevitably disappoint me. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but if you’re trying to put together a definitive list as VH1 apparently tried to do, then at least get the basics covered as well as including a few of your personal favorites. And ANYONE who has heard The Beatles’ “Helter Skelter” and doesn’t have his head up his ass can tell you that it’s one of the true classics of hard rock. Considering it came out in 1968, I think a case could be made that that song (as well as Blue Cheer’s “Vincebus Eruptum” album) actually helped introduce heavy metal to the masses. Believe it or leave it alone, folks!
I love pop culture lists even though they inevitably disappoint me. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but if you’re trying to put together a definitive list as VH1 apparently tried to do, then at least get the basics covered as well as including a few of your personal favorites. And ANYONE who has heard The Beatles’ “Helter Skelter” and doesn’t have his head up his ass can tell you that it’s one of the true classics of hard rock. Considering it came out in 1968, I think a case could be made that that song (as well as Blue Cheer’s “Vincebus Eruptum” album) actually helped introduce heavy metal to the masses. Believe it or leave it alone, folks!