Nepotistic musicians
12-08-02, 06:44 PM
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Nepotistic musicians
You always hear people talk about kids (and adults) who are grandfathered into the acting world because of who they are and not necessarily because they have talent. Can you think of any examples of nepotism in the music world?
I am thinking about this because I got flamed on another message board the other day for criticizing Leona Naess, a mediocre songwriter with a relatively pretty voice who just happens to be the ex-stepdaughter of Diana Ross. My point was that she is an okay singer/songwriter, but nothing special or exceptional in any way. She's just rich as hell and, well... the ex-stepdaughter of freaking Diana Ross.
Any others?
I am thinking about this because I got flamed on another message board the other day for criticizing Leona Naess, a mediocre songwriter with a relatively pretty voice who just happens to be the ex-stepdaughter of Diana Ross. My point was that she is an okay singer/songwriter, but nothing special or exceptional in any way. She's just rich as hell and, well... the ex-stepdaughter of freaking Diana Ross.
Any others?
12-08-02, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by CaptainMarvel
I can't think of any.
*cough* Kelly Osbourne *cough*
I can't think of any.
*cough* Kelly Osbourne *cough*
12-08-02, 09:15 PM
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There's always Frank Stallone.
I assume that extremely talented musicians in their own right aren't part of this topic, but Zak Starkey and Simon Townshend come to mind.
I assume that extremely talented musicians in their own right aren't part of this topic, but Zak Starkey and Simon Townshend come to mind.
12-09-02, 05:30 AM
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Just a few off the top of my head -
Rosanne Cash - Johnny Cash
Rufus Wainwright - Loudon Wainwright III
Julian Lennon - John Lennon
Nancy Sinatra - Frank Sinatra
Jakob Dylan - Bob Dylan
Enrique Iglesias - Julio Iglesias
Natalie Cole - Nat King Cole
Liza Minelli - Judy Garland
Wilson Phillips (Carnie & Wendy Wilson/Chynna Phillips) - Brian Wilson/John Phillips
Hank Williams Jr. - Hank Williams
Arlo Guthrie - Woody Guthrie
Rosanne Cash - Johnny Cash
Rufus Wainwright - Loudon Wainwright III
Julian Lennon - John Lennon
Nancy Sinatra - Frank Sinatra
Jakob Dylan - Bob Dylan
Enrique Iglesias - Julio Iglesias
Natalie Cole - Nat King Cole
Liza Minelli - Judy Garland
Wilson Phillips (Carnie & Wendy Wilson/Chynna Phillips) - Brian Wilson/John Phillips
Hank Williams Jr. - Hank Williams
Arlo Guthrie - Woody Guthrie
12-09-02, 09:27 AM
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Originally posted by Annoyumous
Hmmmmm. I just reread your original post. Were you only wanting cases where the offspring were devoid of talent but "made it" in the music business anyway?
Hmmmmm. I just reread your original post. Were you only wanting cases where the offspring were devoid of talent but "made it" in the music business anyway?
Or offspring that's really mediocre, like Leona Naess, who doesn't completely suck.
12-09-02, 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by Annoyumous
Julian Lennon - John Lennon
Julian Lennon - John Lennon
Also, James Luther Dickinson (famous session musician and producer who has just released his first solo album in over 20 years)...his kids Luther and Cody head up the North Mississippi Allstars.
12-09-02, 02:52 PM
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Originally posted by Gdrlv
Don't forget Sean Lennon.
Also, James Luther Dickinson (famous session musician and producer who has just released his first solo album in over 20 years)...his kids Luther and Cody head up the North Mississippi Allstars.
Don't forget Sean Lennon.
Also, James Luther Dickinson (famous session musician and producer who has just released his first solo album in over 20 years)...his kids Luther and Cody head up the North Mississippi Allstars.
