This could be a short one. I can only think of two.
I’ll go with the J Geils Band.
Sep 192008
cdm
Aug 252008
Name an obvious mistake/flubbed note/missed beat/clam that made it into the final mix. Using your best judgement, please try to weed out intentional “mistakes” like the false start in the beginning of “Milkcow Blues” by Elvis.
I’ll start with Charlie’s missed beat in the third chorus of “I’m Free”.
Jul 192008
Thanks to Townsman Al, the MC5 has been back in heavy rotation for me lately. They were groundbreaking in a lot of ways, but let’s putting aside all of their musical contributions for the moment and just discuss their Look. They are the coolest looking band of all time.
Here’s a short list why:
- Dueling guitarists who look like their both having a great time and saving the world.
- Perfect mix of cheesy showbiz razzle-dazzle and Big Rock Poses.
- Rob Tyner’s ‘fro. No disrespect to folks like Sib Hashien and Magic Dick but Tyner was there first.
Sure, there is no lack of cool looking bands, but are there any other serious contenders the Coolest Looking Band Of All Time (tm)? Please show your work.
Jul 172008
Is it the birthright of every English guy named Mick to be in a band? Or, conversely, is it some sort of English law or regulation requiring that every band have a guy named Mick?
I recently caught a few minutes of a random documentary about a British punk band comprised of middle aged mentally handicapped guys, and even those guys had at least one Mick in the band.
So, name an English band with a guy named Mick in it. I’ll start: Heavy Load (the aforementioned middle aged mentally handicapped punk band).
May 092008
Andyr,
As RTH’s undisputed authority on Best Of collections, would you mind double checking this to make sure it’s accurate?
The 25 Best “Best Of” Albums
25) Nirvana–Nirvana
24) Greatest Hits–Eagles
23) The Best Of Blondie–Blondie
22) Back To Mono–Phil Spector & Various Artists
21) Meaty, Beaty, Big And Bouncy–The Who
20) The Kinks Kronikles–The Kinks
19) The Motown Box–Various Artists
18) Chronicle Vol. 1–Creedence Clearwater Revival
17) Echoes–Pink Floyd
16) Staring At The Sea–The Cure
15) Louder Than Bombs–The Smiths
14) The Chess Box–Chuck Berry
13) We Sold Our Souls For Rock N’ Roll–Black Sabbath
12) The Very Best Of–Prince
11) The Very Best Of The Doors (2CD)–The Doors
10) The Top Ten Hits–Elvis Presley
9) Mania–Ramones
8) Smash Hits–Jimi Hendrix
7) Greatest Hits, Volume 2–Bob Dylan
6) Greatest Hits–Al Green
5) Decade–Neil Young
4) Greatest Hits–Sly and The Family Stone
3) Star Time–James Brown
2) Hot Rocks–The Rolling Stones
1) 1–The Beatles
