What Is It About Texas?

[Gvac]

Hey Oracle! I was thinking about the amazingly talented and diverse musicians that have come from Texas; they're some of the greatest singers, songwriters, guitarists, etc. that we've ever seen, and from just about every possible genre.

Why is that?

Is it the fact that Texas is so huge it's practically its own country? Is it the diverse population? Is it something in the drinking water? Or something more...?

[JerseyRich]

It's the beef.

[drjoek]

Texas sucks

[britneypablo]

Hey Oracle! I was thinking about the amazingly talented and diverse musicians that have come from Texas; they're some of the greatest singers, songwriters, guitarists, etc. that we've ever seen, and from just about every possible genre.

Why is that?

Is it the fact that Texas is so huge it's practically its own country? Is it the diverse population? Is it something in the drinking water? Or something more...?

<font color="deeppink"> The less humidity the more u can do with ur hair and makeup....and having your hair and makeup closer to perfect always causes a perfection snowball effect.....ive been to texas many times and i always thought about moving there...i even have the longhorn stickers on my car ....i dunno where im going with this...sorry :wallbash:

[Hottub]

The Republic of Texas is truly a wonder. Yes the reasons you mentioned do have a role, but I think a lot of it has to do with attitude.

Viva Tejas!!!!

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[Judge Smails]

Queers and steers. Queers and steers. Which ones are you talking about?

[mendyweiss]

Texas sucks

How many chimps have gone bonkers in Texas ?

[Tenbatsuzen]

How many chimps have gone bonkers in Texas ?

Depends. Bush count?

[Aggie]

Texas sucks

::gets out shotgun::

[joethebartender]

Why is that?

Is it the fact that Texas is so huge it's practically its own country? Is it the diverse population? Is it something in the drinking water? Or something more...?

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[Gvac]

I think everybody owes it to themselves to check out Buddy Holly, Bob Wills, Albert Collins, Freddie King, T-Bone Walker, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lyle Lovett, Pantera, and the countless other pioneers that have come from The Lone Star State.

[zildjian361]

:smoke:less clutterd:wallbash:more accounts than pants.Gvac is my dude.:smoke::drunk::wink:

[DiabloSammich]

Having spent my formative years there, I can say that there is very little of the milquetoast, middle-of-the-road, suburban mentality that seems to engulf the northeast. There is a pervasive sense of independence, bordering on arrogance, from every station of humanity. It is a breeding ground for strong opinions and personalities, so it makes all the sense in the world that it would be able to turn out the caliber of artists you're talking about.



Or was I just supposed to make a funny joke like everyone else?

[DonInNC]

I think everybody owes it to themselves to check out Buddy Holly, Bob Wills, Albert Collins, Freddie King, T-Bone Walker, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lyle Lovett, Pantera, and the countless other pioneers that have come from The Lone Star State.

I recommend James McMurtry. Great songwriter.

[zildjian361]

Having spent my formative years there, I can say that there is very little of the milquetoast, middle-of-the-road, suburban mentality that seems to engulf the northeast. There is a pervasive sense of independence, bordering on arrogance, from every station of humanity. It is a breeding ground for strong opinions and personalities, so it makes all the sense in the world that it would be able to turn out the caliber of artists you're talking about.



Or was I just supposed to make a funny joke like everyone else?

man youre posts make my eyes bleed,

[Hottub]

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[IMSlacker]

I think everybody owes it to themselves to check out Buddy Holly, Bob Wills, Albert Collins, Freddie King, T-Bone Walker, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lyle Lovett, Pantera, and the countless other pioneers that have come from The Lone Star State.

Don't forget Okkervil River!

[Hottub]

Don't forget Okkervil River!

For Real.

[Hottub]

Don't forget The Abbotts.

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[Dave's Cackle]

Most people I know from Texas think their worthless state is the best place in the world yet they've never stepped foot outside of its borders unless it's for Mardi Gras or the Red River Shootout...every other year :laugh:

[DonInNC]

Most people I know from Texas think their worthless state is the best place in the world yet they've never stepped foot outside of its borders unless it's for Mardi Gras or the Red River Shootout...every other year :laugh:

You should associate with a better class of people.

[IMSlacker]

Most people I know from Texas think their worthless state is the best place in the world yet they've never stepped foot outside of its borders unless it's for Mardi Gras or the Red River Shootout...every other year :laugh:

The Red River Shootout is always in Dallas.

[Freakshow]

The Red River Shootout is always in Dallas.

face! face!


I think the thing about about Texas is--you don't mess with it.

[brettmojo]

Hey Oracle! I was thinking about the amazingly talented and diverse musicians that have come from Texas; they're some of the greatest singers, songwriters, guitarists, etc. that we've ever seen, and from just about every possible genre.

Why is that?

Is it the fact that Texas is so huge it's practically its own country? Is it the diverse population? Is it something in the drinking water? Or something more...?
No one wants to stay there, it's hot.

[Landblast]

Austin.

[made cummsies]

There is a pervasive sense of independence, bordering on arrogance, from every station of humanity. It is a breeding ground for strong opinions and personalities
Damn, that is a perfect description!

Nicely done :thumbup:

[jauble]

I've never had a good experience with a gal from Texas. Perhaps that makes the music better. I'm still up for challenges and new experiences, but Texas is part of my no trade clause.

[Farmer Dave]

Aggie, boosterp....enough said.

Oh ya, God blessed Texas with his own hand.
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[Ritalin]

Austin.

Most overrated town I've ever been in.

[Dave's Cackle]

Most overrated town I've ever been in.

+19999999999999999999999999

[Kublakhan61]

The stars at night are big and bright...

[RoseBlood]

Aggie, boosterp....enough said.

Oh ya, God blessed Texas with his own hand.
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I just watched this video in lieu of the Jackman/Beyonce tap number.
I really want to learn to line dance, doesn't look to difficult, but is it a prerequisite you be a stiff from the waist up?

[El Mudo]

I think everybody owes it to themselves to check out Buddy Holly, Bob Wills, Albert Collins, Freddie King, T-Bone Walker, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lyle Lovett, Pantera, and the countless other pioneers that have come from The Lone Star State.



Great lineup....


...Until you realize that the King of Rock and Roll, the King of the Blues, the First Lady of Country Music, and the King of Country Music have all come from Mississippi



Lance Bass - Clinton - Singer/Songwriter/NSYNC

David Banner - Rap

Moe Bandy - Meridian - Singer

Delaney Bramlett - Rock

Brandy (Norwood) - McComb - Singer/Actor

Jackie Brenson - Rock

Kenny Brown - Hill Country Blues

Jimmy Buffett - Pascagoula - Singer/Songwriter/Author

R.L. Burnside - Hill Country Blues

Joe Callicott - Hill Country Blues

Sam Carr - Blues

Sam Cooke - Blues

Olu Dara - World / Blues

Bo Diddley (Otha Ellas BatesMcDaniels) - McComb - Singer/Songwriter

Willie Dixon - Blues

Honeyboy Edwards - Blues

Mickey Gilley - Natchez - Singer/Songwriter

Marchall Grant - Country

W. C. Handy - Clarksdale - Blues Singer

Faith Hill - Star - Country Singer

Jessie Mae Hemphill - Blues

John 'Jojo' Hermann - Southern Rock

John Lee Hooker - Blues

Son House - Blues

Mississippi John Hurt - Blues

Elmore James - Blues

Johanny Johanson (Jaimoe) - Southern Rock (Founding and current member
of Allman Brothers Band)

Tommy Johnson - Blues

Robert Johnson - Hazlehurst - Blues Singer/Guitarist

B.B. King - Indianola - Blues Singer/Guitarist

Dorothy Moore - Jackson - Blues and R&B Singer

Calvin 'Fuzz' Jones - Blues

Junior Kimbrough - Hill Country Blues

Albert King - Blues

Willie King - Blues

Chris LeDoux - Country

J.G. Lenoir - Blues

Furry Lewis - Blues

Jerry Lee Lewis - Rock

Jimbo Mathus - Blues

George McConnell - Southern Rock

Mississippi Fred McDowell - Hill Country Blues

Blind Mississippi Morris - Blues

Charlie Musselwhite - Country

North Mississippi Allstars - Hill Country Blues

Charley Patton - Blues

Pinetop Perkins - Blues

Elvis Presley - Tupelo - Singer/Actor

Leontyne Price - Laurel - Opera Singer

Charley Pride - Sledge - Country Singer

LeAnn Rimes - Pearl - Country Singer

Jimmie Rodgers - Meridian - Country Singer/Songwriter

Otis Rush - Blues

Hubert Sumlin - Blues

Marty Stuart - Philadelphia - Country Singer

Hound Dog Taylor - Blues

Ike Turner - Clarksdale - Singer/Songwriter

Conway Twitty - Friars Point - Country Singer/Songwriter

Muddy Waters - Rolling Fork & Clarksdale - Blues Singer/Songwriter

Bukka White - Blues

Sonny Boy Williamson - Blues

Howlin' Wolf - West Point - Blues Singer/Songwriter

Tammy Wynette - Fulton - Country Singer

3 Doors Down - Escatawpa - Rock Band

Blind Melon - Southern Rock (includes three Mississippians: Glen Graham,
drummer from Columbus; Brad Smith, bass guitarist, Columbus; and Thomas
Stevens, guitarist, born in West Point, MS)



That's a staggeringly absurd amount of great musicians and artists from one state....I mean, when your state produces Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, BB King, Sam Cooke AND goddamn Elvis and Ike Turner and Bo Diddley and The Killer to boot? Good heavens...

[Yosammity]

One time I was in Texas for a wedding. I was standing outside a tuxedo shop waiting for the rest of my group when I noticed a tuxedo in the window made out of the Texas flag. There was another guy standing nearby and I was just about to make a crack about that ridiculous tuxedo when he turned to me and said (with sincerity), "That there's one beautiful tuxedo."

That's Texas.