Best Rock Ever? Nominations, No Air Supply!

[DaveMatthews]

 

[m@Robertson]

Wow. Return of the Living Thread.

Gear shift. This was a fun listen back in the day. I liked most of the album.

I worked a show up front just ahead of the stage where they opened for Rush (used to float around between security and stage worker for various bands for a 3-4 yr period when I was young and not deaf from not wearing earplugs so I could enjoy the show).

 

[m@Robertson]

And since @DaveMatthews brought up The Who, one of my two favorite alltime bands (the other being Pink Floyd), I have to dig one up myself... an excerpt from one of the greatest midnight movies ever.

 

[Taylor57]

Grand Funk Railroad; a band that some say were better live than in the studio. In '71 they sold out Shae Stadium in 72 hours; they beat the Beatles 1965 record by weeks. A garage band (their words) from Flint Michigan.

Live 1969
Mark (guitar) and Don (drums) 20, Mel (bass) 19 years old

I saw them at the Travers City MI Cherry Festival summer of 1996. Mark Don and Mel. Priceless. And what I remember was the Whitefish tasted great and we could play golf till 10pm!

 

[J.R.]

Procol Harum, A Whiter Shade of Pale. Live in Denmark 2006

 

[Jason Knight]

Wait?

No air supply? No water supply. No food supply. No power supply, no compromise, swallow the lies, 'cause EVERYBODY DIES!!!

If you follow metal at all -- Kamelot, Blind Guardian, The Gathering, Nightwish, Toehider, Pain of Salvation, Beautiful Sin -- you realize how that much talent on stage at once should probably be illegal.

 

[Jason Knight]

But remember, prog rock and metal is all about screaming and banging on your instruments as hard as possible.

 

[J.R.]

When most hear the band named Chicago, they think of soft pop and love songs. Chicago started in the 60's as Chicago Transit Authority, until the real CTA made them change their name. They were a jazz-rock band that played all the big clubs and toured with Jimi Hendrix and many others. Jimi once said Terry Kath was the “Best Guitarist in the Universe.” There were a lot of contemporaneous reports of this at the time; maybe it was just a compliment to a player he admired, or maybe it is true. It doesn't really matter now. I've always been a fan of Terry Kath; he died too soon and the band, Chicago changed dramatically.

If you like great guitar solos, give this one a chance.

Chicago Live at Tanglewood, 1970

 

[Rexlion]

The younger generation has some unusual tastes in music. My son likes listening to Buckethead.
I have to admit, the beat on this jam piece is pretty catchy.

 

[keithj69]

Going to see him for my third time later this month. Can't wait.

 

[Rexlion]

Going to see him for my third time later this month. Can't wait.

Too bad Alice Cooper can't play "Go Ask Alice." That would be interesting...

 

[keithj69]

Too bad Alice Cooper can't play "Go Ask Alice." That would be interesting...

Depending on the decade, it could be a fun song.

 

[J.R.]

Two bands, 3 years apart, same singer, Steve Marriott

The Small Faces 1967

Humble Pie 1970 unplugged (includes a young Peter Frampton). I'll never forget buying my first Humble Pie album..... on 8 Track Tape

1960 Steve Marriott in Oliver

Both bands, in my opinion, were underrated. The Small Faces became The Faces with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood.

The Faces - Maggie May 1971

 

[J.R.]

I remember watching Austin City Limits in 2009 when The Dave Matthews Band concert was broadcasted. Prior to watching this episode I had never purchased an album of Dave's music. This was different than anything else at the time and I ordered the CD album that night. The entire episode is available to watch free on YouTube.

This ones for member @DaveMatthews

 

[DaveMatthews]

I remember watching Austin City Limits in 2009 when The Dave Matthews Band concert was broadcasted. Prior to watching this episode I had never purchased an album of Dave's music. This was different than anything else at the time and I ordered the CD album that night. The entire episode is available to watch free on YouTube.

This ones for member @DaveMatthews

I HAD to go see him when he came to Vancouver... just HAD to...

 

[old guy 666]

I have been through a bunch of bands through the years, but for the last 10 years it has been Phish.

 

[Rome]

Pixies is my go to for rock music now days.
Tchaikovsky is not rock but I love it when just messing around with my ebikes like now.

 

[Slaphappygamer]

Went here last night. Took the whole family.

Awesome sound!

 

[Jason Knight]

I have to admit, the beat on this jam piece is pretty catchy.

That tends to happen whenever Les Claypool gets involved.

 

[Slaphappygamer]

That tends to happen whenever Les Claypool gets involved.

One of my favorite albums. Bob is a really great song with a crazy story.

Here is another great song with a ridiculous video.