The AI slopocalypse is truly upon us.
Saw something on Instagram recently with a clip from the Rock Aid Armenia recording sessions in 1989.
This was part of a fundraiser to support the disaster relief effort after the 1988 Armenia earthquake.
Featuring Ian Gillan, Bruce Dickinson, Paul Rodgers, Brian May, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Ritchie Blackmore, Alex Lifeson, Chris Squire, Geoff Downes, Keith Emerson, Roger Taylor and others I can't remember, it's a heck of a line up.
So much so that commenters were asking if it was AI generated.
Ooof.
First thoughts were "What the hell? That's a lazy accusation - I was there - I read Kerrang!, watched Hard & Heavy (a VHS video programme with rock and metal news) and bought the single".
Then "the video is genuine as I recall it and doesn't look AI generated. Let's listen to the the CD single and check the audio" (like I need an excuse to listen to this?)
Then it got me thinking about how AI generated slop could be used to reinterpret or rewrite history.
There's a thought to spoil one's lunch.
Back to this particular point.
People, have you forgotten how to search for stuff enough to verify veracity and authenticity?
When BBC News made some really basic mistakes on articles, it didn't take long to find sources to quote at them showing just how wrong they were.
Same principles apply here.
Wikipedia has a page about the entire project, there are CD and record issue sites with release date info, Ian Gillan's site talks at length about his charity work in Armenia, there's probably Kerrrang! issues online somewhere, Tony Iommi's website mentions it. As well as the older rockers who were there at that time.
Now more than ever, critical thinking and research skills are important. Sharpen them up.
Cos you're going to need them for more than just checking to see if I was a member of Deep Purple, opened the batting for Surrey CCC or whether Bruce Dickinson sang on a recorded version of Smoke On The Water.
No, No and Yes btw.
I'll have that on earworm for the rest of today 😀
#AI #RockAidArmenia #DeepPurple #IanGillan
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