... the british invasion bands are famous for ripping off blues players. Even Rush (a canadian progressive rock band) put their heroes' style of music as "American blues interpreted by british rock musicians"

EDIT : Also, I used the word "IF" to indicate that the judgement is up to you. I have not made it explicit, but I don't actively hate this boomer stuff, and there's some of it I enjoy from time to time. the post I made that you are replying to is meant to be an affirmation and encouragement of self confidence and accurate perception of reality.

[–] irmadlad@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

… the british invasion bands are famous for ripping off blues players.

Does that make it generic tho? I can't think of a lot of modern genres of music that haven't been influenced by the Blues. I can even listen to metal and hear the influence. In fact, Angus Young said in an interview once 'Hey I'm just playing 3 chord Blues really loud.' A lot of the electronic music I create, draws inspiration from Blues and a lot of other genres.

If you like it, and it resonates with you, listen to it. It doesn't make you or your music generic. Personally, there are not too many sub genres of music that I don't like. Some that come to mind would be Pop Country, tho I do enjoy older country like Outlaw Country, etc. Mumble Rap would be another, even tho I really enjoy old school rap, east coast vs west cost, G-Funk, hip hop, etc. It's not that those genres are crap music. I may be old, but I'm not that narrow minded. It's just that those genres really don't move me, and that's what music has to do...move you. Perhaps if I were 50 years younger. LOL

Music is the window to the soul and everybody's window has a different view.