Would There Be Lady Gaga Without Stevie Nicks?

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Well, I still maintain that saying Stevie's style paved the way for Lady GaGa individual fashion sense is odd. I'd say Bowie is more responsible, and if you want to put in it terms of gender, Debbie Harry then Madonna. Also Stevie didn't really become a style icon or have any influence in the fashion world until recent years. I also don't think she's the first to create a look, didn't Cher work closely with Bob Mackie for her instantly recognisable style? Maybe I'm wrong but I'm sure there are others.

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

I'm his age as well and I do listen to alot of younger artists that actually have talent which these days seem to be indie bands like the Fleet Foxes ,The Great Lake Swimmers ,Midlake and Neko Case(I know she's somewhat older than the others but so damned talented )I think Lady Gaga is a flavor of the month and totally disposable.I agree with Luke A when he says that "Poker Face " is one of the worst songs to become a hit ever..just terrible.

I love all those artists you've mentioned As for Lady GaGa I think it's far too early to tell, I personally wouldn't write her off, my problem with threads like this and the one on the Rumours board a while back is that she hasn't been around long enough to make a fair comparison.

Originally Posted by Cornflake Girl

I definately see your point, however, I actually think she's very good at writing hit pop songs, which might not be my cup of tea but it's definately a valuable skill. She's done some writing for Britney, The Pussycat Dolls and Fergie. She's also a very exciting live performer, like Beyonce, Gwen Stefani and Fergie etc, who have clung onto the spotlight longer than most mainstream pop artists.

I have no idea why I'm defending her, I'm not even a huge fan.

No, I think it's cool you are defending her. I'm not really into her music but there's definitely something intriguing about her and different. I think people sometimes write-off pop music because it's not deep or clever enough, but a lot of those early Beach Boys songs are just about girls and surfing, it doesn't stop them from being great songs. It's how Lady GaGa develops in the future that will be the true test.