Beth Ditto – The new Pat Benatar? November 29, 2007
Posted by NettyD in Arts & Entertainment, Music.trackback
If you haven’t heard the sounds of Canada’s newest band, The Gossip, then you should definetely tune your ears. The lead singer, Beth Ditto, has a voice that will knock your socks off. She’s probably 300 pounds, but her voice is nothing but grounded.
The other day I was listening to their latest CD, Standing in the Way of Control, and I couldn’t help but realize the likeness to Pat Benatar’s sound. And then I thought about Justin Timberlake and how he is very reminiscent of Micheal Jackson. There are other artists who seem to be modern versions of artists who’ve come before.
So, I ask, is this an example of history repeating itself? Is it true that what’s old becomes new again? Do you ever wonder if a unique musical sound is left out there in the universe?
[Beth Ditto photo courtesy of rollingstone.com]
[Pat Benatar photo courtesy of nndb.com]
Beth Ditto is on the Out 100 this year. You have to see the photo, it’s so her!
Nebraska Monk is referring to this image:
http://www.out.com/out100/nominees_8.asp