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To classify or categorize anything is reckless. I'd say the big problem I have with Rap music (and again generalizing is dangerous) is it's not melodic. I've never cared much for the message or the characters either. I'm sure they're are some songs which could be exceptions and as Tim0473 writes early stuff was a little easier to take. Now there are some sort of hybrid bands out there they use elements of rap music that I think are great. For example Rage Against the Machine. Sort of a rap lyrics thing (which sometimes the lyrics are over the top) but the music is, in my opinion, very powerful. In some respects you're right, Rap music gets banged around pretty bad here (maybe even sometimes unjustly). There's just no real musical value there. A lot of samples, drum machines and some low end poetry. But if you like it, have at it. I can only say I think it sucks but since when does anyone care what I think. If you like it, have at it.

Oh yeah...songs SHOULD hit you like that. It's when they don't you should be concerned.

I agree with Pix, play the bar, it'll pay off later. If you learn that shape you're halfway to playing some cool songs like Sweet Melissa by the Allman Bros.

Is it riffs, style or tone? I always associate certain bands with the guitar tone. and guitaist style AC/DC and Van Halen come to mind. And as you mentioned the Stones, that fat sound. Some others who have unique and quickly recognized tone:
Mark Knopler
Albert Collins
BB King
Stevie Ray

Right back at you Doc (and everyone else)...the place wouldn't be as interesting without you

I really like that one jerome. It made me laugh out loud!!!!

Taj Mahal..great one Badeye. I remember the first time I heard leaving trunk. I had to sit down I was blown away. today, still one of the most powerful songs in any genre ever made

1st was Aerosmith with Pat Travers and Rose Tatoo in 82
Best Grateful Dead Providence Civic Center "87. Love them or hate them, the shows are amazing.

Albert Collins
SRV
Buddy Guy

I play Nanos and don't experience any breakage. Admittedly, I don't play hard either. I use a pick about 50% of the time but I preferthin picks. I think Elixirs are the best I've tried. Recently, I compared them to Martin Marquis (which used to be my favs) and the Elixirs sound better and play better. I'm about to try the polys on my Yamaha F400.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for saying it aloud......I absolutley despise that song. It is awful. Everyone loves that song...I try to reason with them but to no avail. It's the same with that Cheeseburger song he does. I would rather remove my own eye with a hot spoon than listen to those 2 songs in a row

I agree Russ. I hope it exists. Otherwise how could you explain the crap on the Billboard charts. Please don't tell me they were trying to write those songs. I just assumed they were being forced to do it without instruments from cubicles