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Originally Posted by TwinFan
Of course, everybody has different definitions of the term, but I believe (as I said in the other thread) that a nostalgia band is one who tours just greatest hits sets with no album to support it.
I do believe that in the public eye, they are verging on irrelevant, in the fact that they haven't had a hit in a long time. #1 albums are pointless if they drop like a rock down the charts immediately afterword. It's much better to have a #10 album for 10 weeks than a number #1 for one week followed by a massive drop.
When Bon Jovi start co-headlining, playing loads of fairs, festivals, etc., and doing 20 show tours every year with no supporting album, THEN I will consider them a nostalgia act. But until then, I can't call them as such.
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Everything you said is true and a matter of your opinion but here is the problem I have which is what I sort of stated above. Based on your beliefs, every legendary act would be considered nostalgic. Are The Stones nostalgic? Is McCartney nostalgic relying on his past Beatles and Wings catalog? If so, I have a problem grouping them in the same category as Poison & Motley Crue.
I think Sir Paul has nothing to prove to anyone and should be able release whatever he wants without a label. The same with Bruce. IMO Bon Jovi are right behind them. They've had huge successes in 3 generations. To call them nostalgic after a stadium headline is a joke.
And the albums do drop quickly but to currently hold the #65 spot on albums sold isn't that bad especially for a rock act. There is a huge hole in the music industry right now and a bigger one for rock bands.