Will They Still Be Around?

Something that happens way to often in this generation is one hit wonders. Artists put out amazing songs, maybe a couple, toss out an album, go on tour, and that's it. They're washed up. Don't know what I mean? When was the last time you heard a Jesse McCartney song? Or Ashley Tisdale? Yeah, they were big for a while, and then they weren't. 

Most artists of our time are like this. They are huge now, and they have everything going for them. But it's just a matter of time before they stop making music and fade into our distant memories. I feel that this happens because they are only in it for the money, and the fame. Once they have made enough money to be set for life, and have had their 15 minutes in the spotlight, they are okay with just coasting through life, having a cool story to tell. 

But look at some of the artists from the past that are now legends and icons. Look at the stars that still influence music today. Michael Jackson, Madonna, Queen, Def Leppard, Aerosmith. These are artist and bands that our generation still know and love, even if we weren't around in their time. We can recognize their songs, sing along, and jam out like they belong to our generation. Our parents remember seeing them and seeing them in concert or on TV. They are the true fans. They get the chance to claim them. 

Who from our generation will live on to be remembered forever? I could see Bruno Mars sticking around. He had a lot of diverse songs and is constantly evolving with the times. Justin Timberlake is another that I could see being remembered, although he hasn't done much recently. He has songs that when they come out, they last a long time. I personally think Taylor Swift will be the new Madonna, still touring and putting out albums when she is 57 years old. She has made a lasting image for herself, and everything she releases is huge. I guess only time will tell. I'm either exactly fight, or way off base.