Ok. So I am here watching the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concert, and it got me to thinking..."What artist do you think show just "call it a day and just go home". Here are my choices.

1. Stevie Wonder - As much as he is a legend, in my opinion, he just does not have it anymore. His voice is not what it used to be.

2. Madonna - Her best days are behind her, as far as I am concerned. She has not released anything of substance, since "Erotica".

3. Paul Simon - Same as Madonna....His last great album was "Graceland".

4. Quincy Jones - After the "We are the world" and Strawberry Letter 23" incidents, he has a room waiting for him at Bellvue.

5. Janet Jackson - As long as she continues to make music for the hearing impaired, she will never be what she was in my book.

6. Anita Baker - Can we say, "National Anthem"

7. John Legend - The only good thing that he put out was his debut, after that it was all down hill.

This is what I came up with so far. What about you guys...

shorttrini said:

Ok. So I am here watching the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concert, and it got me to thinking..."What artist do you think show just "call it a day and just go home". Here are my choices.

1. Stevie Wonder - As much as he is a legend, in my opinion, he just does not have it anymore. His voice is not what it used to be.

2. Madonna - Her best days are behind her, as far as I am concerned. She has not released anything of substance, since "Erotica".

3. Paul Simon - Same as Madonna....His last great album was "Graceland".

4. Quincy Jones - After the "We are the world" and Strawberry Letter 23" incidents, he has a room waiting for him at Bellvue.

5. Janet Jackson - As long as she continues to make music for the hearing impaired, she will never be what she was in my book.

6. Anita Baker - Can we say, "National Anthem"

7. John Legend - The only good thing that he put out was his debut, after that it was all down hill.

This is what I came up with so far. What about you guys...

Janet Jackson for sure!!!! Anita Baker is so tired and was over 20 years ago.

I would exclude Madonna.

Both Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor outsold as well as musically exceeded Erotica. And unlike the rest, shes continued to score top 10 singles throughout the decade. That alone sets her apart and disqualifies her from the list.

Stevie Wonder 2 me is the Black Bono!! he has 2 b seen everywhere at every event moreorless in order 2 keep himself in the public eye!!!! he rarely makes any new music now and hes getting more and more cartoonish everyday!!!!

Heres another one:

Bruce Springsteen!!

I am sick and tired of him!!!!!

sexyfunkystrange said:

I would exclude Madonna.

Both Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor outsold as well as musically exceeded Erotica. And unlike the rest, shes continued to score top 10 singles throughout the decade. That alone sets her apart and disqualifies her from the list.

Just because they outsold the rest, does not mean that they are any good. A good example of what I mean would be "Thriller". Yes, it did make and break records, but that does not mean that it was a good album. It just means that MJ, had a great marketing strategy and team. Musically, Madonna's best album was her first and Michael's was, "Off The Wall".

Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

Not necessarily hang it up, just take a break(a LONG one), fire all the yes men and women, and get their shit together with a clear & open mind and heart. I know we joke about it and all, but enough with the intentional "fall from grace" episodes already. I love them too much to see them lose it completely, its not worth it.

Desire2006 said:

Stevie Wonder 2 me is the Black Bono!! he has 2 b seen everywhere at every event moreorless in order 2 keep himself in the public eye!!!! he rarely makes any new music now and hes getting more and more cartoonish everyday!!!!

How's he "cartoonish" though? Esp comparing to the folks who seem like they literally stepped out of a cereal box(I.E. Nicki Vagina, Lil'Wayne, Lady Gaga, etc).

Harlepolis said:

Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

Not necessarily hang it up, just take a break(a LONG one), fire all the yes men and women, and get their shit together with a clear & open mind and heart. I know we joke about it and all, but enough with the intentional "fall from grace" episodes already. I love them too much to see them lose it completely, its not worth it.

When it comes to Mariah, I 100% agree about her taking a break. I look at Leona Lewis and think, "This is who Mariah, used to be". Mariah seems not to care anymore and just has the mindset that "anything will do, the fans will like me, no matter what". As far as Whitney, she just needs to do dinner shows at "Bobbi's Bar & Grill". It' over.

This topic is tired and been done before.

I'd say any artist should do what pleases them - if they want to make music until they are old age pensioners then who are we to stop them?

You're just beating a dead horse.

I don't really want any artists to call it a day. It's interesting to see, well hear, where their music goes as they get older, even if I don't like where they take it I appreciate the change and growth. In fact, it's almost more interesting when they take a wrong turn musically.

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shorttrini said:

Harlepolis said:

Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

Not necessarily hang it up, just take a break(a LONG one), fire all the yes men and women, and get their shit together with a clear & open mind and heart. I know we joke about it and all, but enough with the intentional "fall from grace" episodes already. I love them too much to see them lose it completely, its not worth it.

When it comes to Mariah, I 100% agree about her taking a break. I look at Leona Lewis and think, "This is who Mariah, used to be". Mariah seems not to care anymore and just has the mindset that "anything will do, the fans will like me, no matter what". As far as Whitney, she just needs to do dinner shows at "Bobbi's Bar & Grill". It' over.

Leona Lewis is diluted Mariah Carey lol

shorttrini said:

Harlepolis said:

Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

Not necessarily hang it up, just take a break(a LONG one), fire all the yes men and women, and get their shit together with a clear & open mind and heart. I know we joke about it and all, but enough with the intentional "fall from grace" episodes already. I love them too much to see them lose it completely, its not worth it.

When it comes to Mariah, I 100% agree about her taking a break. I look at Leona Lewis and think, "This is who Mariah, used to be". Mariah seems not to care anymore and just has the mindset that "anything will do, the fans will like me, no matter what". As far as Whitney, she just needs to do dinner shows at "Bobbi's Bar & Grill". It' over.

I can't decide which one is worse, trini the "Janet subtitles" bit or this shit

shorttrini said:

Ok. So I am here watching the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concert, and it got me to thinking..."What artist do you think show just "call it a day and just go home". Here are my choices.

1. Stevie Wonder - As much as he is a legend, in my opinion, he just does not have it anymore. His voice is not what it used to be.

2. Madonna - Her best days are behind her, as far as I am concerned. She has not released anything of substance, since "Erotica".

3. Paul Simon - Same as Madonna....His last great album was "Graceland".

4. Quincy Jones - After the "We are the world" and Strawberry Letter 23" incidents, he has a room waiting for him at Bellvue.

5. Janet Jackson - As long as she continues to make music for the hearing impaired, she will never be what she was in my book.

6. Anita Baker - Can we say, "National Anthem"

7. John Legend - The only good thing that he put out was his debut, after that it was all down hill.

This is what I came up with so far. What about you guys...

You wrong for that.

Harlepolis said:

Desire2006 said:

Stevie Wonder 2 me is the Black Bono!! he has 2 b seen everywhere at every event moreorless in order 2 keep himself in the public eye!!!! he rarely makes any new music now and hes getting more and more cartoonish everyday!!!!

How's he "cartoonish" though? Esp comparing to the folks who seem like they literally stepped out of a cereal box(I.E. Nicki Vagina, Lil'Wayne, Lady Gaga, etc).

Oh my gawd, it's too early for this.

sexyfunkystrange said:

I would exclude Madonna.

Both Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor outsold as well as musically exceeded Erotica.

Yep. Those are her two best albums and Erotica is one of her worst IMO.

16 responses and no one's said Prince yet. shocking

Harlepolis said:

shorttrini said:

When it comes to Mariah, I 100% agree about her taking a break. I look at Leona Lewis and think, "This is who Mariah, used to be". Mariah seems not to care anymore and just has the mindset that "anything will do, the fans will like me, no matter what". As far as Whitney, she just needs to do dinner shows at "Bobbi's Bar & Grill". It' over.

I can't decide which one is worse, trini the "Janet subtitles" bit or this shit

Well. Since you and me are both Libra's, I would say, the the Whitney situation. She just does not get it...At least Janet's problem can be corrected.

errant said:

16 responses and no one's said Prince yet. shocking

Don't worry, it's still early...

stupid janet jackson will proably continue to make albums into her 70's. like now, nobody outside of her fan base will buy em.

shorttrini said:

2. Madonna - Her best days are behind her, as far as I am concerned. She has not released anything of substance, since "Erotica".

Never. Bedtime Stories and Ray of Light were great albums. She'll be doing shit even when she's dead.

Aryll said:

shorttrini said:

2. Madonna - Her best days are behind her, as far as I am concerned. She has not released anything of substance, since "Erotica".

Never. Bedtime Stories and Ray of Light were great albums. She'll be doing shit even when she's dead.

She's all ready doing it. Hard Candy is awfull compared to her past material.

SoulAlive said:

Earth Wind and Fire. They are my favorite band but it's time for them to hang it up.Maurice hasn't toured with them since 1994 and these days,their shows are boring and uninspired.It's just three original members (Philip,Ralph and Verdine) onstage with a bunch of musicians who were never part of EW&F.Without Maurice,it's just not the same.To make matters worse,Philip can barely hit most of those notes anymore.

They have become a novelty act, without Maurice.

Harlepolis said:

Desire2006 said:

Stevie Wonder 2 me is the Black Bono!! he has 2 b seen everywhere at every event moreorless in order 2 keep himself in the public eye!!!! he rarely makes any new music now and hes getting more and more cartoonish everyday!!!!

How's he "cartoonish" though? Esp comparing to the folks who seem like they literally stepped out of a cereal box(I.E. Nicki Vagina, Lil'Wayne, Lady Gaga, etc).

Stevie reminds of Jesse Jackson, he just wants to be a part of something. This is what makes him "cartoonish". He has not put out anything of substance in years, but appears at every event there is. Nicki, Wayne, and Gaga....Although character's in their own right, are just that.....characters. Stevie on the otherhand, was and is still considered by some, a legend.

shorttrini said:

Harlepolis said:

How's he "cartoonish" though? Esp comparing to the folks who seem like they literally stepped out of a cereal box(I.E. Nicki Vagina, Lil'Wayne, Lady Gaga, etc).

Stevie reminds of Jesse Jackson, he just wants to be a part of something. This is what makes him "cartoonish". He has not put out anything of substance in years, but appears at every event there is. Nicki, Wayne, and Gaga....Although character's in their own right, are just that.....characters. Stevie on the otherhand, was and is still considered by some, a legend.

I haven't seen Stevie Wonder in years. Probably since he appeared on American Idol.

shorttrini said:

Aryll said:

Never. Bedtime Stories and Ray of Light were great albums. She'll be doing shit even when she's dead.

She's all ready doing it. Hard Candy is awfull compared to her past material.

I've forgiven her for that.

The 800 pound Gorilla in the room: CHRIS BROWN!