Most Influential Rock Artists of Today

The Black Keys and Jack White

There have been many rock artists that have shaped the music landscape over the years. These artists all shared a distinct sound and style that separated them from the rest of the artists at the time, and allowed them to still be a force in rock album sales to this day. These particular artists, not only had a distinct sound, they also had two things that are absent from most music that is around today: Raw talent and soul.

Most artists today just don't possess the same drive and talent as the artists of old. Back then the sure love of music is what pushed these folks to the top, and that seems to be lacking today. The internet has made instant celebrities of many bands, and it has had a definite impact on the quality of music around. The internet, and all the other forms of media available, has also had a big impact on the number of good live bands available.

It used to be that a band started as a live band and then moved its way up through the ranks, maybe eventually getting discovered, and possibly having the chance to make a record. In today's modern world however, this is no longer the case. Sure there are exceptions to the rule, but it seems that anyone out there can be an artist. All it takes is a camera and an upload to YouTube.

Considering all of these factors, I love it when I come across artists in the modern era that possess the drive, talent, and pure soul of the artists of old like Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and the The Doors. These modern rock artists hold nothing back, and honestly project the vibe, that not only do they play their particular kind of music, they feel it. In today's rock scene, I think the two artists who fit this bill are The Black Keys and Jack White.