Best Rock Ever? Nominations, No Air Supply!

[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.

 

[Jason Knight]

When most hear the band named Chicago, they think of soft pop and love songs.

Aka stuff I have no ear for. I'm the same way with the Hollies. I cannot stand 90%+ of their music, but they really knocked it out of the park with "Tall Cool Woman" -- which laughably most people seem to think is CCR. It isn't.

 

[Jason Knight]

Is there a one hit wonder category here? Ram Jam 1977. Looks like the video cost about 29.99 to make.

Sugarloaf comes close, I think they're a two hit wonder. "Don't call us" and "Green Eyed Lady"

what I always find funny are one album wonders. Where every song on the album is a banger, and the entire rest of their discography is trash. Boston comes to mind for that.

 

[Jason Knight]

WAIT! Are we really 14 pages deep, and no monster?

Are we ready for the monster?

 

[Slaphappygamer]

WAIT! Are we really 14 pages deep, and no monster?

Are we ready for the monster?

WHOA! WHAT!! I got lost at 6:12. WWWWHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEE

 

[Slaphappygamer]

Right said Fredd
I'm to sexy for my bike.
KORN freak on Da leash.

Got the life

 

[J.R.]

WAIT! Are we really 14 pages deep, and no monster?

Are we ready for the monster?

King of Monsters. Went to the Black and Blue concert in 1980.

"History shows again and again
How nature points out the folly of men."

 

[J.R.]

Ann and Nancy gettin' it done... Live! 1978