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Detroit all the way. Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Bob Seger, John Lee Hooker, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, MC5, Geroger Clinton, Techno, Stevie Wonder, 4 Tops, Temptations, Diana Ross and Supremes, Kid Rock, Eminem
Detroit rock city
Wow, tough question. New York and Chicago were really the only places to go in the U.S. for entertainment in the 19th century and before. But then Motown definitely had a huge influence in the 50s and 60s. And as a big jazz and blues fan myself, one certainly can't forget about New Orleans.
Don't know much about what specifically came out of London. The Beatles came from Manchester, right? But did anything else?
Seattle had grunge, I suppose, but I don't think that compares to the longevity of Motown or any of the old stuff that came out of New York.
Presently, I'd say New Orleans has the most musical talent in the area and is the most "musical" city. There are live bands everywhere in that city--even in laundromats and bowling alleys. And some of the greats of old jazz and blues are New Orleans natives--as well as a fair number of rap artists today.
Another one I guess you could add to your list would be Nashville for country, but I don't care much for that genre personally.
Anyhow, there's that. Good question.
Can you believe the Yanks? The Beatles came from LIVERPOOL !!! (No it's not the same place as Manchester) And where is Vienna on this list?
Actually, I know it's hard to believe, but this poll was created by one individual (presumably from the U.S.), and not the aggregate of all "Yanks." I *thought* Liverpool was home of the Beatles, but couldn't figure out why else "Manchester, UK" would be on the list. But just adding "Vienna" wouldn't help any. The city with the most musical heritage from the perspective of virtually any non-western musical tradition obviously would still not be included.
VIENNA
What about Liverpool????
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