I think that British youth probably forgot how to rock out some time in the mid-80's, under the influence of Morrissey, and not even grunge was able to alter that. The kids seem to want to be rock animals (witness all the kids on the High Street wearing rock band logos on their hoodies), but the ones who want to make music all seem to want to be derivative of Brit-Pop.
The Smiths begat The Stone Roses begat Oasis begat too many simpering indie bands to mention. Making music seems to be a career option these days, not an art form.
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