I’m catching a Fabulous Thunderbirds concert on one of the HD channels, and they have that big guy Gene Taylor playing piano who used to be with the Blasters. He’s rocking the 88s.
Hrrundi, as we get into what should be a stunning final push in this Last Man Standing, should we only allow musicians who were fat during their prime years of music making? Twenty years after a lot of musicians’ primetime, they’ve put on some extra pounds. I, for one, will only suggest musicians who were fat during their prime. With that…
Yeah, I think the rule needs to be: guys who are/were fat *as they rocked*. So, for example, Mick Taylor is not allowed, though Matthew Sweet would be.
(BTW, can I get a critical upgrade for their two huge smash singles — you know, the ones that were basically the same song written frontwards and backwards? One was “Caught Up In You.” What the heck was the other one?)
HVB, you are standing beneath Andyr, who just suggested Mark Volman, the “Flo” you think you just topped me with. In case you don’t remember, Andyr is standing beneath ME. I AM (PRESENTLY) LAST MAN STANDING!
Edmunds could have used a few walks in the Welsh countryside, but can you really call him a fat guy at that point? Harsh! Billy Bremner seems to be packing a more substantial gut behind that Members’ Only jacket. I am the Last Man Standing!
Billy Joel don’t count. Randy Newman — now THERE’s one we missed. Nevertheless, I continue to proclaim myself Last Man Standing by virtue of the following:
C.F. Turner, the bassist from the heavily weighted BTO
Michael Anthony wasn’t fat! He was barely chunky! I’m not hip enough to validate the plumpness of Harrington, Johnston and, uh, “IZ.” Can we get a second on any of those?
Robert Smith’s at least pretty chubby. I think Cherguevarra is standing. I’ve removed myself from the competition, but I’m allowed to chime in with help on answering such questions. (I would have thought Michael Anthony was fat too, but looking at some photos from his prime he’s more “barrel chested.”)
I think IZ is Israel Kamakawiwo, who Mac actually did throw in at the top of the list, and was one of the hole cards I think several of us were planning to play before getting beaten to it, like Abe Laboriel, Jr. and Prince’s drummer.
I have to agree, with some review, that Michael Anthony doesn’t count. It seems that way, but when you actually look back, he really was just kind of stout, like one of those Lord of the Rings dwarves.
Looks like Mac is in the lead, unless I can convince anybody to buy Pavarotti’s appearance on a U2 album qualifies him. Or maybe Hoyt Axton.
I have to agree with Hrrundi. The man’s not fat. What we’re seeing in that photo, Kpdex, is the result of the camera angle and the man’s reasonable sense of pride over his paunch. A rocker’s allowed to carry a few extra pounds without being “fat,” don’t you think?
Naw, BigSteve. I pondered Mr. Wolf, and actually scrounged up some pics that confirmed my suspicion he was merely “big boned.” Right now, meanstom is our Last Man Standing.
Sorry, andyr — he was mentioned already. Right now, meanstom is up for a coveted RTH No-Prize, if nobody steps up to bum him off his high-standin’ perch!
Ron Tutt’s looking like a fat rocker who will keep standing for a while. I think I’ve got one in mind who’s not yet been mentioned, but since I’ve taken myself out of the competition I’ll have to wait until one of you guys identify him.
I am invoking the Super Bowl Shuffle and adding The Fridge to the list, but if he’s thrown out for being a Groovin’ Fat Guy instead of a Rockin’ Fat Guy, I will not protest.
Through all the horseshit, the jokes, the silliness… Townsman cherguevara is officially — currently — the Last Man Standing with his excellent Art Neville call!
(BTW, can I get a critical upgrade for their two huge smash singles — you know, the ones that were basically the same song written frontwards and backwards? One was “Caught Up In You.” What the heck was the other one?)
“Hold on Loosely” may be the other songs you’re thinking of and for what it’s worth, I agree. Both of those songs rule.
As for rockin’ fat guys, how about Randy “Biscuit” Turner from Big Boys or Gary Floyd from The Dicks? I saw the latter play here a couple of years ago and he’s still fat and still rockin’.
Leslie West
Notorious B.I.G.
Bun E. Carlos
David Thomas
Fats Domino, Israel Kamakawiwo and Barry White
Vince Neil
GOOD one, Townsman eh!
Only guys? Ann Wilson.
Randy Bachman
David Crosby
Some people think that John Popper rocks. I’m not one of them but…I’ll use him.
I win!
Black Francis
Meatloaf
Black Francis is a good one. How about…
Frank Black
I win!
Jerry Garcia
Mark Volman
Me!
Fat Elvis
Brian Wilson in the 70s
Steve Miller’s a chunk.
TB
Fats Domino!
hr: mac has already named Fats Domino.
I win!
Elvis Costello is a little heavy these days.
Fat Elvis?
TB
D Boon
Carl Wilson
Root Boy Slim
Tenacious D
Steve Miller
(Pot calling Kettle Black)
Oops – sorry. I saw thaat Steve Miller was already posted.
How about Mike Reno from Loverboy. He’s put on a good 30-40 Lbs
The lead singer guy from The Soundtrack Of Our Lives
Vigilante Carlstroem (fat curly-haired guy from the Hives)
Matthew Sweet
good ones, mockcarr!
Heavy D
Pat Dinizio of the Smithereens has ballooned up big time.
Ummm…The Fat Boys?
TB
Buddy Miles
is Meatloaf big right now?
Solomon Burke
the screaming trees!
Abe Laboriel, Jr.–current drummer for Sir Paul. He rocks mightily and, yes, he’s large.
TB
tad doyle
Jim Morrison in Paris
The BIG Bopper
TB
Bob Mould (Husker Du years)
Rick Danko (later years)
TB
Charlie Daniels
The Magic Numbers
I’m catching a Fabulous Thunderbirds concert on one of the HD channels, and they have that big guy Gene Taylor playing piano who used to be with the Blasters. He’s rocking the 88s.
Damn, Abe Laboriel, Jr was my ace in the hole.
How about Steve Harwell – Singer from Smashmouth.
Sorry, Andyr. Abe’s a cool dude.
Billy Powell from Lynyrd Skynyrd.
TB
peter buck
Van Morrison. I’M THE LAST MAN STANDING!
Big Al from NRBQ!
Cher, Big Al kicked off this thread. No, I am the last man standing with:
the fat guy who played bass with the Atlanta Rhythm Section
… I got more, people. I’m not just standing; I’m standing PROUD.
I’ll toss you all another bone:
Chris Bailey of the Saints
I am the Last Man Standing!
the barenaked ladies
Stevie Wonder
Bill Haley
Pig Champion
That bongwater-drinkin’, bare-footin’, hair-not-washin’ lead singer from Canned Heat
Jack Black
I already said Tenacious D, sammy, and I didn’t mention names because no one knows the other guy’s name.
Oops, somehow missed Big Al up there.
A few of those Los Lobos guys are pretty big.
Kyle Gass.
I win!
Steve Earle.
Mark Volman – The Turtles
We can go on forever listing middle-aged musicans with paunches
Fat Elvis-era Marc Bolan
Hrrundi, as we get into what should be a stunning final push in this Last Man Standing, should we only allow musicians who were fat during their prime years of music making? Twenty years after a lot of musicians’ primetime, they’ve put on some extra pounds. I, for one, will only suggest musicians who were fat during their prime. With that…
David Clayton Thomas.
Yeah, I think the rule needs to be: guys who are/were fat *as they rocked*. So, for example, Mick Taylor is not allowed, though Matthew Sweet would be.
I, you will note, am still standing with:
“Flo” of Flo and Eddie
Whoops, just missed andyr’s post. Gimme a sec…
Jeff Carlisi from .38 Special
(BTW, can I get a critical upgrade for their two huge smash singles — you know, the ones that were basically the same song written frontwards and backwards? One was “Caught Up In You.” What the heck was the other one?)
HVB, you are standing beneath Andyr, who just suggested Mark Volman, the “Flo” you think you just topped me with. In case you don’t remember, Andyr is standing beneath ME. I AM (PRESENTLY) LAST MAN STANDING!
Shoot, OK, you’re the Last Man Standing, Hrrundi. Enjoy it, because I’ve got one for you: Tad!
Warren Haynes?
Chris Chew, bassist for the North Mississippi Allstars
Chris Funk of The Decemberists
Willie Dixon
I’m the last man standing!
Lowell George.
Ronnie Hawkins
DUSTY HILL!
I am the last man standing!
Boy George?
Boy George, in addition to not rocking, wasn’t fat during his music-making years.
I am still the Last Man Standing!
Dave Edmunds (see Rockpile Album)
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/pic200/drp100/p161/p16105yg2oh.jpg
I nominate myself
Billy Stewart
Sorry, andyr, I am still the Last Man Standing!
Van Connor – Screaming Trees
Edmunds could have used a few walks in the Welsh countryside, but can you really call him a fat guy at that point? Harsh! Billy Bremner seems to be packing a more substantial gut behind that Members’ Only jacket. I am the Last Man Standing!
Big Bank Hank from the Sugarhill Gang
I’m calling foul on Sugarhill Gang. If we get into Hip Hop and R&B that’s a whole new set of fatties
Buddy Miles.
I already said Buddy Miles on Friday.
Damn! As punishment, I’ll remove myself from the heap. Good luck to those of you still standing.
Michael Bland, drummer for Prince and Paul Westerberg
I am the Last man Standing! Though I am teetering.
Kevin Karg of the Hangdogs
http://www.hangdogs.com/images/karg2.jpg
Jet Black of The Stranglers
I am the LAST MAN STANDING!
C’mon. The BIG MAN himself, Clarence Clemmons. Yes I know he trimmed down when on the yayo diet but he was fat before and he’s fat again.
I win!
Not so fast, Sammy — had you forgotten about…
John Halsey, Timebox, and later the Rutles
I am the Last Man Standing!
Singer of Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
Mac Rebo and his entire band:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttV_PMNSYC8
Is B.B. King too far blues to count as fat guy who rocks?
George Clinton
sorry, that should have been max rebo. must have meself on the brain…
Dennis Diken from the Smithereens
I am STILL the Last Man Standing!
Chris Gaines
Sorry, Mockcarr — that answer is disallowed for all kinds of reasons, assuming you meant Garth Brooks’ retarded “alter ego.”
I am STILL the Last Man Standing!
Cee-Lo Green
OK then, Adiposeur, how bout Krist Novoselic? I am the the last man who can’t stand up because he’s so damned fat!
Randy Newman
Billy Joel
Billy Joel don’t count. Randy Newman — now THERE’s one we missed. Nevertheless, I continue to proclaim myself Last Man Standing by virtue of the following:
C.F. Turner, the bassist from the heavily weighted BTO
Beth Ditto of the The Gossip
Men only, mac! I’m still standing.
Elton John.
I win!
I didn’t realize we were only allowing Hrrundivbakshi’s submissions.
Butch former drummer of Eels
Dr. John
Bernard Purdie
Damn, mac, alex and cher! Damn! Now I gotta put my thinkin’ cap on.
I’ll be back shortly with a fat guy who will rock your WORLD.
Jimmy Osmond? No…
…
Ozzy Osbourne? Close, but no…
…
Brian Johnson, now that he has to wear a muu-muu on stage to cover up his belly?
No, that goes against the spirit of the thing…
…
Benny Andersson from ABBA?
No, not quite fat enough…
…
Post-1976 Keith Moon, or near-death John Bonham?
No…
…
Ian Stewart? Not quite plump enough…
…
Danny Gatton!
I am still the Last Man STANDING!
boo ya!
michael anthony!!!
IZ
Tim Harrington
Daniel Johnston
Michael Anthony wasn’t fat! He was barely chunky! I’m not hip enough to validate the plumpness of Harrington, Johnston and, uh, “IZ.” Can we get a second on any of those?
I’m not sure I can stand any longer.
How about Robert Smith, then?
Robert Smith’s at least pretty chubby. I think Cherguevarra is standing. I’ve removed myself from the competition, but I’m allowed to chime in with help on answering such questions. (I would have thought Michael Anthony was fat too, but looking at some photos from his prime he’s more “barrel chested.”)
Last I saw him, he was outright fat, but Smith’s been looking chub since “Kiss me…”.
But nonetheless, I thought of another that is more bulletproof:
The Spanic Boys!
go to metal drummer Nick Barker
I think IZ is Israel Kamakawiwo, who Mac actually did throw in at the top of the list, and was one of the hole cards I think several of us were planning to play before getting beaten to it, like Abe Laboriel, Jr. and Prince’s drummer.
I have to agree, with some review, that Michael Anthony doesn’t count. It seems that way, but when you actually look back, he really was just kind of stout, like one of those Lord of the Rings dwarves.
Looks like Mac is in the lead, unless I can convince anybody to buy Pavarotti’s appearance on a U2 album qualifies him. Or maybe Hoyt Axton.
Big Sandy of Big Sandy and the Fly-Rite Boys
I am the Last Man Standing!
so then we agree that Michael Anthony was the Gimli of Rock?
Speaking of Barrel Chested, I just watched Moonraker last night, Bond was totally rockin the Barrel Chested look in that flick.
Sammy Hagar is pretty fat these days.
This King Khan guy is a rockin fat guy
does Elton John rock? he’s fatter than hell these days
Elton John was already mentioned, but you and King Khan are still standing, Kpdexter!
No, he’s not, Mod! Check out any of these pics and tell me you think King Khan is “fat.” Dude is ripped, bro!
http://images.google.com/images?client=safari&rls=en&q=king%20khan&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wi
I saw a pick of Khan dancing around in Pat Patterson’s wrestling trunks yesterday, and he was most definitely LIVING LARGE!
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/music/kingkhan/mccarren/KingKhan6.jpg
check it!
well that didn’t work!
Hey, K-Dex — just looked at the pic. No *way* Mod will count that guy as “fat.”
I am still the last man standing!
I have to agree with Hrrundi. The man’s not fat. What we’re seeing in that photo, Kpdex, is the result of the camera angle and the man’s reasonable sense of pride over his paunch. A rocker’s allowed to carry a few extra pounds without being “fat,” don’t you think?
well it’s still an unfortunate choice of stage attire!
How about “Senior” from Junior Senior. Or do they not rock?
The Velvet Foghorn!
I kid because I care…
You’re too late. Mockcarr — andyr nominated himself long ago. Until this Junior/Senior mess gets cleared up, I am STILL the Last man Standing!
Pigpen. No one’s said him yet, right?
Howlin’ Wolf. I win!
Naw, BigSteve. I pondered Mr. Wolf, and actually scrounged up some pics that confirmed my suspicion he was merely “big boned.” Right now, meanstom is our Last Man Standing.
Wolf weighed 300 lbs. Those are some big bones.
He was also, like, seven feet tall or something! No, BigSteve, consult the photos and you’ll agree. Howlin’ Wolf was no Dusty Hill!
“The Big Man” Clarence Cleamons
I winnnnnn
Sorry, andyr — he was mentioned already. Right now, meanstom is up for a coveted RTH No-Prize, if nobody steps up to bum him off his high-standin’ perch!
Poppa Chubby!
Fat Albert. The music of the Junkyard Gang rocked harder than anything Fats Domino or BTO ever did. Rudy was the linchpin of the band, though.
has anybody said Fred Durst, or is he merely “doughy”
Durst just looks like turd, doesn’t he? Is a turd fat or not?
Jimmy Vox, drummer for the James Gang!
Neither Durst nor Fox are “fat.” Mod, are you prepared to crown a winner? By my calculations, Townsman Meanstom is still Standing with Pigpen.
Wait a minute, this just in:
I am STILL THE LAST MAN STANDING, WITH:
Ritchie Valens
Ron Tutt
Ron Tutt’s looking like a fat rocker who will keep standing for a while. I think I’ve got one in mind who’s not yet been mentioned, but since I’ve taken myself out of the competition I’ll have to wait until one of you guys identify him.
Durst is an anagram of turds.
Albert King.
I am the Last Man Standing.
I am invoking the Super Bowl Shuffle and adding The Fridge to the list, but if he’s thrown out for being a Groovin’ Fat Guy instead of a Rockin’ Fat Guy, I will not protest.
This is why I come here day after day.
Oh, and…
J Mascis. http://www.terapija.net/fotke/portret/20060514_223349_3.jpg
I win!
Joe Cocker
Oprah.
TB
Art neville
My fat cock rocks. Does that count? I’ll try and get a link up if you need some proof.
jerry garcia?
Oh, Hrrundi already mentioned Paul Goddard, the ARS bassist. Carry on, if you can. (Didn’t someone already mention Garcia?)
Is Mascis in his prime “fat” or just out of shape?
I agree with Sammy that the turds anagram comment by BigSteve is a raison d’etre. Definitely an early contender for Post of the Month.
Through all the horseshit, the jokes, the silliness… Townsman cherguevara is officially — currently — the Last Man Standing with his excellent Art Neville call!
This is where my incessant need to listen to any band compared to the Beach Boys in a critic’s review pays off…
Jason Brewer of The Explorers Club
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoLcvQ7nxWg&feature=related
I love how their album starts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NHQEvL60A8&feature=related
…and as I have still have my hip boots on, I’ll also nominate Russell from the Gorrillaz.
Sweets From A Stranger era Gilson Lavis.
Sweet move, Cher!!!
But not sweet enough…The Bevis Frond guy, Nick whatever!
fat boy from fallout boy!
Yeah, I guess that was mean, huh? He looks much better these days.
http://passionweiss.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/13734643-13734645-large.jpg
My Morning Jacket homie.
I win!
“Hold on Loosely” may be the other songs you’re thinking of and for what it’s worth, I agree. Both of those songs rule.
As for rockin’ fat guys, how about Randy “Biscuit” Turner from Big Boys or Gary Floyd from The Dicks? I saw the latter play here a couple of years ago and he’s still fat and still rockin’.
Pince nez time. His name is Nick Salomon.
Just saw Eric Burdon & The Animals last week. Old Eric is as big as a house, but his voice was great
elvis the king pressley,and i absolutally win.period!or jonny lydon in case elvis was already mentioned