Rocklahoma

May is upon us my friends that means it's time for rock festivals! These festivals are some of the largest events in America, the crowds at these concerts are enormous and so full of energy that I can't even describe the feeling. The concert I'd like to focus in this post is one of the largest 3 day music festivals in the entire nation, that's right I'm talking about...

                                                          (Photo from rocklahoma.com)

Going into their 8th year of this event they are hitting it in full stride with about 50 bands performing over Memorial weekend, the estimated attendance over the recent years have been near 100,000 people insane right? This is a great road trip for people who want to get out over the holiday, it's definitely worth the money spent whether it's just one day or the entire weekend! Below are some the household bands that will be performing throughout the weekend.

Friday May 22

• Slayer
• Godsmack
• Papa Roach
• Apocolyptica 
• In This Moment

Saturday May 23

• Linkin Park
• Volbeat
• Halestorm
• The Pretty Reckless
• Anthrax

Sunday May 24

• Tesla
• Breaking Benjamin
• Otherwise
• Of Mice & Men
• Aranda

Wanna know more about Rocklahoma? Just click the link at the bottom of the page to view their full site. I highly recommend this event for people who are looking for an escape over the holiday weekend finals should be coming to an end for most students around this time. 

That means everyone will be able to relax and enjoy themselves while listening to some great rock n' roll! http://rocklahoma.com/index.html

Alternative Bands

Remember those loud punk bands of the early 2000's, the ones with the rebellious teenage lyrics with a catchy tune that any kid could related too? They've had their 15 minutes of fame, but like all good things they had to come to an end unfortunately... Some have still managed to stay around but aren't in the spotlight as they once were. Below is a list of some of the bands I'm talking about. 

00's Alternative Bands

• blink-182                                         
• Third-Eye Blind
• Sum 41
• The Offspring 
• Good Charlotte
• Simple Plan 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                             

( Photos from AlterPress.com ) 

A Lost Generation of Rock

Punk hasn't gotten the credit it's deserved in quite some time! These bands were revolutionary at the turn of century for rock music it was something most people weren't use to listening to. Punk bands haven't been that successful in reaching The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, all bands I listed above have not accomplished that goal until now! 

Times Are Changing

 

Green Day (picture on the above) has recently been inducted into the 2015 Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. This shows as time goes by more people are beginning to appreciate the bands that separated themselves apart from all the other groups. These unique bands have made an impact on rock music and deserve to be recognized in the Hall of Fame. Being apart of this generation that grew up listening to groups like these guys, I have have hopes in seeing more punk bands be honored and go down in history with all the other greats that have came before them!