Happy Music Monday! Today, in ages long past, Louis the Stammerer was crowned King of West Francia by Pope John VIII. In his honor, and in the honor of all those who don't let a slight different in life stand between them and success, Scott's gathered some of the best stuttering in rock. Bet you can't guess them all!
This statement of purpose uses stuttering as a badge of pride. People try to put us down. Instantly you know the singer's different from everyone else, and also, doesn't care. That's pretty damn rock and roll, isn't it?
More coming up after the jump.
Ch-ch-ch-changes has been one of Bowie's signature songs over the years. It's appropriate, since Bowie's always been a symbol for people who don't really fit in. And he's pretty open that his rock stutter is designed to be a reference to The Who (see above) which makes it equally cool. Just in a different way.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
This particular stutter seems to be related to the stress that comes from being in love. But it's still worth noting. Because if it can happen to anyone... what's weird about it? It happens to everyone, right?
Case in point. Mel Tillis not only made a career in writing great songs, he also turned his stutter into a part of the act, in the same way a bald nightclub comedian might make jokes about his hair.
Scatman John - I'm The Scatman
And then, there's Scatman John. He had a novelty hit. Do you know why? Because he taught some kids who had a stutter, and he wanted to show them they didn't have to be afraid of looking stupid. If the Scatman could get up there and be ridiculous, why couldn't anybody? Really, it's a fair question.
Let us just remind you: some images come from the corresponding Wikipedia page and are here under fair use. See you next week.