Best Group of Musicians
Best Group of Musicians
So I was listening to The Who - Live at Leeds and I was thinking to myself (how else can you think) that The Who could possibly be the best combination of musicians assembled as a rock band. Each musician could arguably considered for the top five (top ten at least) of their respective instruments with John Entwhistle, Keith Moon and Townshend.
I think EC and the Attractions could possibly be considered as well, but what do you folks think? Any other 'super groups'?
*of course this doesn't include special groups or 'one-off' type things...
I think EC and the Attractions could possibly be considered as well, but what do you folks think? Any other 'super groups'?
*of course this doesn't include special groups or 'one-off' type things...
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The Who were my fav rock group in my teens and Roger Daltrey was my pin up. I was thrilled when I wrote to him never expecting a reply and he sent me a huge poster of himself personally dedicated to me!! Oh the joy was undescribable! It had pride of place on my bedroom wall for years. The group was never the same for me after Kieth Moon died.
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Here are some groups that I think are especially talented:
The Who
Deep Purple (early stuff)
Yes
Kansas
ZZ Top
Everclear
Foo Fighters
But, the ever-changing ochestra known as The Mothers of Invention are by far the most professional musicians to ever play rock and roll, or something like it. Even if they weren't known as "The Mothers", the musicians that played for Frank Zappa had to be of rare quality, due to the complicated compositions.
Members of his touring bands often complained that Frank would not allow drug use on the road. It wasn't that Frank was against people taking drugs, it was that he simply could not afford to lose a musician to law enforcement. That's how difficult the book is, and that's why we don't hear many covers of Zappa tunes.
The Who
Deep Purple (early stuff)
Yes
Kansas
ZZ Top
Everclear
Foo Fighters
But, the ever-changing ochestra known as The Mothers of Invention are by far the most professional musicians to ever play rock and roll, or something like it. Even if they weren't known as "The Mothers", the musicians that played for Frank Zappa had to be of rare quality, due to the complicated compositions.
Members of his touring bands often complained that Frank would not allow drug use on the road. It wasn't that Frank was against people taking drugs, it was that he simply could not afford to lose a musician to law enforcement. That's how difficult the book is, and that's why we don't hear many covers of Zappa tunes.
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indeed, frank reigned them in and frustrated many and contrary to the sound there was little room for improvisation. but the who may be the pick, except (sorry doof) for the voice. the real virtuosos are dead and i suspect many do not today grasp what really drove that band. i have fought back arguing on the best guitarist thread, but pete was a bit of a novelty in 1965 and it was the lead bass playing and bombastic drumming that broke the ground. (and keith wasn't the deal back then either, it was brian.) king crimson is an excellent pick.
never mind, i'll say Rush for individual virtuosity!
never mind, i'll say Rush for individual virtuosity!
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Would Steely Dan count? I mean, they've almost always gotten crack musicians for their albums, but they get some of the best in the business. What rock band has Bernard Purdie, Wayne Shorter, Jeff Porcaro, Jeff Baxter, etc., on their albums? Just incredible players...but never really did they have the same band twice. Donald's pretty mean on the Fender Rhodes, too...
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KANSAS? TOTO?
What is this, wankville???
I agree with you on The Who, but I think my #1 vote goes to The Band. Whether they're having Levon on drums, Richard on piano, Garth on organ, Robbie on guitar, and Rick on bass; or Levon on mandolin, Richard on drums, Garth on accordion, Robbie on guitar, and Rick on fiddle... regardless of what the hell they're doing.. they're SOLID... and even when they add in those complex horn arrangements they stay solid.
What is this, wankville???
I agree with you on The Who, but I think my #1 vote goes to The Band. Whether they're having Levon on drums, Richard on piano, Garth on organ, Robbie on guitar, and Rick on bass; or Levon on mandolin, Richard on drums, Garth on accordion, Robbie on guitar, and Rick on fiddle... regardless of what the hell they're doing.. they're SOLID... and even when they add in those complex horn arrangements they stay solid.
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Not just Wankville, but Wankville, Kansas!
Instead of the band Kansas, I could have said ELO (Hi, Selfmade!), or Queen.
At least they bothered to innovate. Ever hear of Black Oak Arkansas?
Instead of the band Kansas, I could have said ELO (Hi, Selfmade!), or Queen.
At least they bothered to innovate. Ever hear of Black Oak Arkansas?
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So is Bruce Thomas.
Rockestra Theme is a pretty astounding lineup.
Guitars: Denny Laine, Laurence Juber, Dave Gilmour, Hank Marvin, Pete Townshend
Drums: Steve Holly, John Bonham, Kenney Jones
Basses: Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones, Ronnie Lane, Bruce Thomas.
Pianos: Paul McCartney, Gary Brooker, John Paul Jones
Keyboards: Linda McCartney, Tony Ashton
Percussion: Speedy Acquaye, Tony Carr, Ray Cooper, Morris Pert
Horns: Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, Thaddeaus Richard.
Rockestra Theme is a pretty astounding lineup.
Guitars: Denny Laine, Laurence Juber, Dave Gilmour, Hank Marvin, Pete Townshend
Drums: Steve Holly, John Bonham, Kenney Jones
Basses: Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones, Ronnie Lane, Bruce Thomas.
Pianos: Paul McCartney, Gary Brooker, John Paul Jones
Keyboards: Linda McCartney, Tony Ashton
Percussion: Speedy Acquaye, Tony Carr, Ray Cooper, Morris Pert
Horns: Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, Thaddeaus Richard.
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Dr. J, here's my ultimate 1981 album, made in the winter of 80-81, so John is SAFE in LONDON.
Tug of War
--Lennon McCartney
1. (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Tug of War
3. Take it Away (with Ringo)
4. Watching the Wheels (with Beatles)
5. Dress me up as a Robber (with Elvis COSTELLO)
6. Woman
7. What's that you're Doing (Stevie Wonder.)
8. I'M LOSING YOU
9. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
10. Wanderlust
11. Cleanup Time
12. When we was Fab (beatles)
13. Help Me to Help Myself
think how great these songs would be as Lennon/McCartney songs with both geniuses perspectives and counterpoints.
I read somewhere that John was close to reconciling with Paul and maybe even taking another "break" from Yoko. Do you guys think that is true?
Tug of War
--Lennon McCartney
1. (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Tug of War
3. Take it Away (with Ringo)
4. Watching the Wheels (with Beatles)
5. Dress me up as a Robber (with Elvis COSTELLO)
6. Woman
7. What's that you're Doing (Stevie Wonder.)
8. I'M LOSING YOU
9. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
10. Wanderlust
11. Cleanup Time
12. When we was Fab (beatles)
13. Help Me to Help Myself
think how great these songs would be as Lennon/McCartney songs with both geniuses perspectives and counterpoints.
I read somewhere that John was close to reconciling with Paul and maybe even taking another "break" from Yoko. Do you guys think that is true?
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best musicians in a group
BOOKER T AND THE MG´s
_Booker t - hammond organ
_Steve Cropper- guitar
_Donald Duck Dunn- bass
_Al Jackson, Jr.- drums
_Booker t - hammond organ
_Steve Cropper- guitar
_Donald Duck Dunn- bass
_Al Jackson, Jr.- drums
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can't see the break w/ yoko myself. reconcilling w/ paul, possibly. remember double fantasy was just being released - were the recordings on that so old that he'd want to break w/ Yoko just after making all that fab 'love you, love me, love our lives' music? just my opinion.LessThanZero wrote:....
I read somewhere that John was close to reconciling with Paul and maybe even taking another "break" from Yoko. Do you guys think that is true?
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Steely Dan is a good choice. The original lineup of Living Colour (Muzz on bass). The personnel on Sting's Dream of the Blue Turtles is pretty amazing.
But the Who probably get my vote.
But the Who probably get my vote.
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this just in . . .
Pardon me once more for chiming in as I catch up on older threads.
Eno was never a King Crimson member. He worked with Robert Fripp as Fripp & Eno and with Fripp & Belew on other peoples' projects (e.g. Talking Heads' Fear of Music and Remain in Light respectively). Since Belew joined KC, the other musicians have been Bill Bruford, Tony Levin (those four get my vote as the strongest combo of musicians I ever saw perform), Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn.
Eno was never a King Crimson member. He worked with Robert Fripp as Fripp & Eno and with Fripp & Belew on other peoples' projects (e.g. Talking Heads' Fear of Music and Remain in Light respectively). Since Belew joined KC, the other musicians have been Bill Bruford, Tony Levin (those four get my vote as the strongest combo of musicians I ever saw perform), Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn.
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