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“At some point around '94 or '95, 'Rolling Stone' said that guitar rock was dead and that the Chemical Brothers were the future. I think that was the last issue of 'Rolling Stone' I ever bought.” quote by Scott Ian
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“At some point around '94 or '95, 'Rolling Stone' said that guitar rock was dead and that the Chemical Brothers were the future. I think that was the last issue of 'Rolling Stone' I ever bought.”

Scott Ian

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Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1995

A critic declared guitar rock dead, predicting electronic music’s rise, marking a cultural shift.

In simple terms: Guitar rock was declared obsolete, electronic music seen as future.

Key Takeaway

Stay adaptable to evolving musical trends.

Themes

music industry cultural change genre evolution

Mood

critical nostalgic

Type

historical analytical

When to use this quote

  • musicians
  • record labels
  • concert promoters
  • music journalists

Key Concepts

trend forecasting media influence innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a genre’s relevance?
  • How do media narratives affect music evolution?
A Different Perspective

Predictions can be premature; genres often revive.

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