Should the Beatles sons form a band!

[annesingleton]

The children of the Beatles are obviously very rich and privileged, I saw Paul's son on breakfast tv the other day, he looks to be getting on a bit and his music to me was dire. He said he had been inspired by the Cure, who I adore but given Paul's son's age I think should perhaps have inspired him to perform a bit before now, since they have been around for a few decades. Additionally his performance did the Cure no favours.
I do question why the middle aged son of an extremely successful multi millionaire musician who is an icon of the music industry should decide to now hit the music scene - perhaps it's a mid life crisis combined with a need to prove himself?
And no, the Beatles children should not try to re create the Beatles - they may resemble them physically but they certainly do not sound like them! Much better to be proud of your parents than try unsuccessfully to recreate their talent and live off their backs!

[cashman]

Glad it aint just me Anne, I thought he was utter crap.

[accyman]

lennons son julian i think it is can belt a decent note out or could when he wa sin teh charts many moons ago.Looked like his father too.

as for paul mcartneys son maybe he inherited the ability to get away with putting meat into vegitarians meals for many years and shoudl take up selling dodgy food lol

or was he from a different marrage than teh one to linda ,old pauls had a few wives hasnt he ?

[kestrelx]

Originally Posted by annesingleton

The children of the Beatles are obviously very rich and privileged, I saw Paul's son on breakfast tv the other day, he looks to be getting on a bit and his music to me was dire. He said he had been inspired by the Cure, who I adore but given Paul's son's age I think should perhaps have inspired him to perform a bit before now, since they have been around for a few decades. Additionally his performance did the Cure no favours.
I do question why the middle aged son of an extremely successful multi millionaire musician who is an icon of the music industry should decide to now hit the music scene - perhaps it's a mid life crisis combined with a need to prove himself?
And no, the Beatles children should not try to re create the Beatles - they may resemble them physically but they certainly do not sound like them! Much better to be proud of your parents than try unsuccessfully to recreate their talent and live off their backs!

I've never heard Macca's son's music. But I can imagine it's a massive dissability/ burdern to be a musician, being the son of someone like that and want to play music.

It's like trying to play electric guitar and being the son of Jimi Hendrix if he was still alive!

[jimmy]

Here he is singing in what looks like, a studio.
His voice is nowhere near strong enough to be a lead singer.

[cashman]

Fer me Jimmy, his voice aint good enough to be a Karaoke singer.

[susie123]

Originally Posted by cashman

Fer me Jimmy, his voice aint good enough to be a Karaoke singer.

It was so weak I wasn't sure anyone was singing at all.

[kestrelx]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Here he is singing in what looks like, a studio.
His voice is nowhere near strong enough to be a lead singer.

Sounds weak and he doesn't look convinced himself! Must be a great burden to be in the shadow of his old man!

[Wynonie Harris]

Don't think the original Beatles should've formed a band. Worst think ever to happen to popular music, IMHO.

[Less]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Don't think the original Beatles should've formed a band. Worst think ever to happen to popular music, IMHO.

Couldn't agree more, there was I a mere 12 years old, trying to get to grips with a one stringed tea chest and a rattle made from old beer tops, just as I got the hang of skiffle, someone with more talent comes along and ruins it for me!

By the way, anyone remember the so called talent competitions held at the local Cinemas?
Mime along a go go.
What a pile of arse,
The Beatles had some talent, far better than many that followed in their webfooted indentations.

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by Less

The Beatles had some talent, far better than many that followed in their webfooted indentations.

But far less than many whose music they imitated.

[kestrelx]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

But far less than many whose music they imitated.

All the British bands emulated American Black music...as they are doing now! Psychedlic, Disco, House, Hip Hop all started in America.

[Wrighty]

Never liked the beatles really , I think they are over rated.

[Michael1954]

Originally Posted by Wrighty

Never liked the beatles really , I think they are over rated.

I grew up with the Beatles and liked them, although I never cared much for their solo efforts, especially Paul McCartney's.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Wrighty

Never liked the beatles really , I think they are over rated.

I didn't mind em, but agree overrated.