Comments on: Led Zeppelin vs. Chicago vs. Green Day vs. The White Stripes

By: Nimi

Nimi — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:14:41 +0000

What about “Ugly kid joe’s – Slower Than Nowhere”
and yes… it is kind of a common chord progression

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:30:32 +0000

I thought “Brain Stew” sounded like “Ten Years Gone”, not making the connection between it and “Babe. I’m Gonna Leave You” It is not just the chord progression, it is the rythym vocals and general sound of the song.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:08:46 +0000

The chord progression is very common. You can find it in:
Led Zeppelin – Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You
The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Chicago – 25 or 6 to 4
Styx – Suite Madam Blue
Ray Charles – Hit the Road Jack
Aerosmith – Dream On
Billy Joel – Piano Man (Piano Solo)
Cream – White Room

It’s a common chord progression and it’s probably been used for centuries. It’s not a stolen chord progression, it’s more cliché.

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:26:55 +0000

I noticed this also. It seems that wherever I look, Green Day is always in this kind of thing.

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:22:42 +0000

The verses of Styx’s “Suite Madam Blue” are the same progression in a different key (B minor, if memory serves). The vocal melody bears a striking resemblance to “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”