@adampatrickjohnson: Classic rock just entered its final form — and it looks a lot like two massive legacy bands touring with zero original members. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner announcing a co-headlining tour without a single founding member between them isn’t just wild… it’s industry-changing. This might be the moment the live music world officially shifts from “bands” to brand franchises — where the name tours forever, even if the lineup doesn’t. Is this the future of classic rock? Smart business? A moral gray area? Or just the logical endgame of nostalgia economics? Musicians, fans, and anyone who cares about the live music industry — I want your take. Is this the new model… or the end of the old one? #Cla#ClassicRockn#LynyrdSkynyrdr#ForeignerBandg#LegacyBandsusicIndustry
Ship of Theseus Tour is actually a sick name for a tour
2025-11-17 22:23:33
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Ichabod Noodle :
So… two tribute bands touring. Cool.
2025-11-18 20:59:34
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Sandbar Cocoa Beach :
I get the hate, but what I like is they’re keeping the legacy, and rock, alive. No “tribute” band would garner the publicity. There are also no new rock bands taking up the gauntlet of rock. Where are the new bands that would be all over FM radio if the music industry worked the way it did 30+ years ago? Rock must live on and these guys are keeping it alive🤘🏻
2025-11-19 12:23:48
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DudeAbides :
its called tribute bands. not insane
2025-11-18 00:37:32
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Walkman4k :
its worked for GWAR all these years.
2025-11-18 00:00:49
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TurboTurbs94 :
I feel like it only works on bands that have already replaced members with younger members over the years. Like Metallica can’t just swap out for 4 new people one day and say “this is now Metallica”
2025-11-19 04:14:28
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iamjoepierce :
Temptations and Four Tops have done this since the 80s
2025-11-18 00:44:30
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Shannon Saint Lewis :
So, I disagree with you – Lynyrd Skynyrd has released tons of albums with various members of the current lineup, and some of them are quite good! And they play some of those songs live. The fact that the band has slowly evolved and I think it’s a valid expression of the band.
2025-11-18 23:22:58
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Hit The Brake :
They're just tribute bands at this point
2025-11-18 06:44:33
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calyurk :
As a music fan, I’m fascinated by this new phenomenon. As an artist, I’m appalled.
2025-11-18 03:03:14
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an indecisive taurus :
today I learned that Lynyrd Skynyrd is a band and not a single person.
2025-11-19 05:01:40
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Brett :
All their songs should be public domain now
2025-11-19 18:43:54
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AllOfTheD :
AC/DC is next for sure.
2025-11-19 00:02:33
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Koreanwizard :
If these bands are becoming brands, I want there to be a draft. Bands should compete like the NBA for members.
2025-11-18 22:21:17
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MaxOnTheMove :
yep Paul Stanley said they sold all the rights to the KISS brand for 300 mil. a live touring version of some form or some kind will continue after they are gone
2025-11-17 22:43:32
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Danny Hall :
We should just let bands die, so new artists can make a name for themselves. Once no original members/people who wrote songs with the band(in a time frame that can reasonably be assumed their heyday) are left, they lose the IP for touring/merch and are advertised/designated as a cover band
2025-11-18 22:40:33
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Joey🎸 :
Dead & Company gonna be just the company??
2025-11-18 05:56:06
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Sting7511 :
What a joke…
2025-11-19 00:37:06
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Beau Jiden :
The dead have been doing this for decades
2025-11-18 02:43:17
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Disorderly Borderline :
you do realize that the Glenn Miller orchestra still tours right?
2025-11-19 12:23:53
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GenX67 :
YES has been doing this for years. hahashahahahaha
2025-11-19 05:13:21
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tomkidd :
Look up the Glenn Miller Orchestra. They’ve been doing this since the 40’s. Or look up zombie bands on rolling stone. Just saying this isn’t the future because it’s already been happening for years.
2025-11-18 00:15:13
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Nathan Boone738 :
Surprised it wasn’t kiss
2025-11-18 04:04:53
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Living Under Control :
But here’s the real question. Who is mixing front of house? Not only was he producers for both bands, he also did FOH, and also survived the plane crash.
2025-11-18 20:22:32
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