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Of the super groups who are the best musicians?
Posted on 7/8/17 at 11:53 pm
Posted on 7/8/17 at 11:53 pm
Sometimes I feel like the supergroups can be overshadowed by their front men. Who in your opinion is the best rock band musically?
Been on a classic rock tear recently and I will go with Queen. Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor are incredible together and seem a bit underrated if that is possible. To have that level of technical and musical ability with only three guys is amazing. I think Freddie overshadowed them in many ways but as a group they are about as good as it gets.
Tough to put them over Led Zep, The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones etc but just my opinion
Been on a classic rock tear recently and I will go with Queen. Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor are incredible together and seem a bit underrated if that is possible. To have that level of technical and musical ability with only three guys is amazing. I think Freddie overshadowed them in many ways but as a group they are about as good as it gets.
Tough to put them over Led Zep, The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones etc but just my opinion
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Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:02 am to supatigah
The trio of Mick, John, and Lindsey in Fleetwood Mac have to be up there. I think their musicianship is often overlooked because of the pop nature of their songs but they are fantastic musicians.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 1:14 am to supatigah
Zep.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 10:45 am to supatigah
I was never a huge Allman Bros. fan, but saw them in an outdoor amphitheatre in Atlanta in 2008, and musically they were amazing. Maybe the best I've ever seen.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 11:46 am to supatigah
Been thinking about something in a similar vein. I love classic rock and specifically the British invasion of the sixties and seventies. Ranking the talent level within the super groups of classic rock.
Led Zeppelin
1.John Paul Jones - most talented musician
2.John Bonham- incredible drummer that was the backbone to led zep's sound
3.Jimmy Page- Probably more creative as a producer than talented guitarist.
4.Robert Plant-Most people either love or hate his singing style
Beatles
1.Paul McCartney-could do it all
2.George Harrison-very undervalued did not really show his true abilities until a solo artist
3.John Lennon-incredible song writer
4.Ringo Star-steady drummer for the greatest collection of song writers ever
Who
1.John Entwistle-most talented
2.Pete Townshend-main song writer for The Who - weak lead guitarist
3.Keith Moon-unique drummer with his own sound
4.Roger Daltrey-shared sing duties with Pete not usually mentioned when great rock singers are listed
Led Zeppelin
1.John Paul Jones - most talented musician
2.John Bonham- incredible drummer that was the backbone to led zep's sound
3.Jimmy Page- Probably more creative as a producer than talented guitarist.
4.Robert Plant-Most people either love or hate his singing style
Beatles
1.Paul McCartney-could do it all
2.George Harrison-very undervalued did not really show his true abilities until a solo artist
3.John Lennon-incredible song writer
4.Ringo Star-steady drummer for the greatest collection of song writers ever
Who
1.John Entwistle-most talented
2.Pete Townshend-main song writer for The Who - weak lead guitarist
3.Keith Moon-unique drummer with his own sound
4.Roger Daltrey-shared sing duties with Pete not usually mentioned when great rock singers are listed
Posted on 7/9/17 at 2:50 pm to supatigah
Mr Bungle
Posted on 7/9/17 at 4:27 pm to supatigah
Define 'supergroup' ?
To me this has always meant a new band made of already established (star) musicians. Like Blind Faith did with Ginger Baker, Stevie Windwood, and Eric Clapton.... or the Traveling Wilbury's with Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynn and the very-over-hyped t.Petty.... or perhaps the last curtain call of a benefit festival.
To me this has always meant a new band made of already established (star) musicians. Like Blind Faith did with Ginger Baker, Stevie Windwood, and Eric Clapton.... or the Traveling Wilbury's with Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynn and the very-over-hyped t.Petty.... or perhaps the last curtain call of a benefit festival.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 9:47 pm to supatigah
You've got two questions here. One, "Who are the best musicians?" and "Who is the best rock band musically?"
Both are legit questions with no right answer . . .
But in terms of musical flawlessness I'd go with Boston.
Brad Delp and Tom Scholz.
Both are legit questions with no right answer . . .
But in terms of musical flawlessness I'd go with Boston.
Brad Delp and Tom Scholz.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 11:24 pm to supatigah
Posted on 7/10/17 at 12:10 am to supatigah
Andy Summers of the Police saved their arse from forgotten punk wannabes with one hit.
This post was edited on 7/10/17 at 12:11 am
Posted on 7/10/17 at 2:49 am to supatigah
Steely Dan
ELP
Blind Faith
ELP
Blind Faith
Posted on 7/10/17 at 11:44 am to supatigah
Oysterhead.
Stewart Copeland one of the best drummers ever
Les Claypool is probably the sickest base player of all time
Trey Anastasio is a solid guitar player
Stewart Copeland one of the best drummers ever
Les Claypool is probably the sickest base player of all time
Trey Anastasio is a solid guitar player
Posted on 7/10/17 at 11:50 am to supatigah
Dream Theater for me. I don't know if they are considered a supergroup or not. These guys are all first tier musicians. Back in the " day" , Deep purple was very good.
Posted on 7/10/17 at 2:05 pm to supatigah
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who are the best musicians?
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Posted on 7/12/17 at 7:03 am to supatigah
Current iteration of Wilco is hard to beat for musicianship. Nels Cline shreds about as good as anyone. Jeff is a really good rhythm guitarist and Glenn is a badass on drums. The others are also stellar in their roles.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:39 am to supatigah
Yes. By far.
Steve Howe - guitar. One of the most technically proficient and wildly varietal ever.
Chris Squire - bass. Talented to the max, and versatile as well.
Rick Wakeman - keyboards. A wizard.
Bill Bruford - drums. A veteran of rock and jazz, very talented.
Plus Jon Anderson on lead vocals, Squire and Howe on harmony vocals.
All classically trained, university educated. All consummate musicians.
Also Jethro Tull, ELP, ELO, King Crimson. And don't forget The Rolling Stones.
Steve Howe - guitar. One of the most technically proficient and wildly varietal ever.
Chris Squire - bass. Talented to the max, and versatile as well.
Rick Wakeman - keyboards. A wizard.
Bill Bruford - drums. A veteran of rock and jazz, very talented.
Plus Jon Anderson on lead vocals, Squire and Howe on harmony vocals.
All classically trained, university educated. All consummate musicians.
Also Jethro Tull, ELP, ELO, King Crimson. And don't forget The Rolling Stones.
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