Best British Band

[hjmick]

Who's your choice?

It would be easy to say "The Beatles!" We all recognize what they contributed to music on the whole and there is no denying that they were a great band, but are they the best British band ever? Some could argue for The Rolling Stones, but, despite how much I enjoy their music, I'm not convinced they're among the "best" Britain gave us. Oasis certainly ranks among the top ten, their first two albums were damn near perfect. The Stone Roses? Waterfall makes me want to get up and dance. We can thank the Brits for the best Punk band ever, The Clash. They beat any other Punk band on their worst day and their lyrics were superior. Their only competition might be The Ramones, but we're talking about Brits here.

One of my all time favorites, and a band I believe is underrated and frequently overlooked, is The Kinks. They deserve a spot in the top five.

So, who do you think is the best British band ever? T. Rex? The La's? The Rolling Stones? The Clash? Pet Shop Boys? The Streets? Coldplay?

[Dilloduck]

Who's your choice?

It would be easy to say "The Beatles!" We all recognize what they contributed to music on the whole and there is no denying that they were a great band, but are they the best British band ever? Some could argue for The Rolling Stones, but, despite how much I enjoy their music, I'm not convinced they're among the "best" Britain gave us. Oasis certainly ranks among the top ten, their first two albums were damn near perfect. The Stone Roses? Waterfall makes me want to get up and dance. We can thank the Brits for the best Punk band ever, The Clash. They beat any other Punk band on their worst day and their lyrics were superior. Their only competition might be The Ramones, but we're talking about Brits here.

One of my all time favorites, and a band I believe is underrated and frequently overlooked, is The Kinks. They deserve a spot in the top five.

So, who do you think is the best British band ever? T. Rex? The La's? The Rolling Stones? The Clash? Pet Shop Boys? The Streets? Coldplay?

Gotta agree with your Kinks suggestion ! And don't forget the Zombies

[hjmick]

The Zombies, just one of many unnamed, worthy contenders.

[Trinity]

I got to go with Def Leppard here

[hjmick]

You can't forget Led Zeppelin, The Who, Cream, Queen, Dire Straits, and Pink Floyd. The British contribution to music is rich and deep.

[Dilloduck]

You can't forget Led Zeppelin, The Who, Cream, Queen, Dire Straits, and Pink Floyd. The British contribution to music is rich and deep.

Keep going Genesis, Yes ---

[hjmick]

Black Sabbath, The Dave Clark Five, Manfred Mann, Jethro Tull, Marillion, ELP, King Crimson, The Animals, Blues Incorporated...

[Dilloduck]

Black Sabbath, The Dave Clark Five, Manfred Mann, Jethro Tull, Marillion, ELP, King Crimson, The Animals, Blues Incorporated...

You asshole---you made me have to go through boxes of shit to hook my speakers back up. :laugh2:

[hjmick]

You asshole---you made me have to go through boxes of shit to hook my speakers back up. :laugh2:

That'll teach you to pack that shit up! :lol:

[Dilloduck]

That'll teach you to pack that shit up! :lol:

I moved and you forced me to unpack prematurely !!!! Thanks tho--been needing to do that !! :2up:

[hjmick]

So it's a good thing, cool.

To continue...

Who can forget the glam rock stylings of The Sweet (as they were referred to prior to 1974/75)?

Deep Purple...

[Sitarro]

You asshole---you made me have to go through boxes of shit to hook my speakers back up. :laugh2:

Did you have to find those 8 track tapes too?:laugh2::laugh2:

[Dilloduck]

Did you have to find those 8 track tapes too?:laugh2::laugh2:

:fu: and my 45's too !!! :laugh2:

[Sitarro]

The Beatles and all they spawned, Pink Floyd, Allan Parson's Project, Yes, Tears For Fears, Everything But The Girl, Eurythmics, Massive Attack, Muse and of course The Moody Blues.......

[Sitarro]

:fu: and my 45's too !!! :laugh2:

78s? Hehe

[Dilloduck]

So it's a good thing, cool.

To continue...

Who can forget the glam rock stylings of The Sweet (as they were referred to prior to 1974/75)?

Deep Purple...

ahhh deep purple---loved em til they blew my frickin eardrums out in Denver. Only song I could make out was "Smoke on the Water" I'm lucky Savoy Brown headed up the show !

[Dilloduck]

78s? Hehe

ya ya--all that shit too :laugh2:

[Sitarro]

:fu: and my 45's too !!! :laugh2:

Hey, I remember 4 track! My brother put one in his 67 Mustang fastback.... we were blown away.:salute:

[Dilloduck]

ok dammit--I'll say it---MOODY BLUES !!!!:clap:

[hjmick]

Hey, I remember 4 track! My brother put one in his 67 Mustang fastback.... we were blown away.:salute:

My first introduction to listening to music outside of the radio came by way of my father's reel to reel tapes.

[hjmick]

ok dammit--I'll say it---MOODY BLUES !!!!:clap:

Nothing wrong with the Moody Blues, better than Genesis, at least Genesis post Peter Gabriel. Certainly post The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.

[Dilloduck]

My first introduction to listening to music outside of the radio came by way of my father's reel to reel tapes.

My dad was a DJ at this 2 bit college radio station in South Dakota. 2 Watts or something but he brought home some great 45s ! When he went reel to reel we were in heaven !!

[Sitarro]

Did someone say Deep Purple? Check out the Marshall cabinets!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jp3de50_d8&feature=related

[Dilloduck]

thanks !!!!! How about laying some Alan Parsons Project on us !

[hjmick]

Ask and ye shall recieve:

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[Sitarro]

Did someone say Deep Purple? Check out the Marshall cabinets!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jp3de50_d8&feature=related

This is what Ritchie Blackmore is doing now.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB3GND8Lotg&feature=related

[Dilloduck]

damn--memories ----tons of em---damn !

[hjmick]

This is what Ritchie Blackmore is doing now.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB3GND8Lotg&feature=related

He's a chick now?!! :eek:

:lmao:

[Sitarro]

Ask and ye shall recieve:

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I talked to Alan at a record store before a concert he put on here, great guy, a bit deep! What a concert, my brother and I were yelling "Fuck Yes, Play all night!" but then Yes came out and blew us away! It was about 8 years ago, easily one of the best nights of music I ever experienced.

[Sitarro]

He's a chick now?!! :eek:

:lmao:

No, that's WHO he is doing now.:laugh2:

[Dilloduck]

I talked to Alan at a record store before a concert he put on here, great guy, a bit deep! What a concert, my brother and I were yelling "Fuck Yes, Play all night!" but then Yes came out and blew us away! It was about 8 years ago, easily one of the best nights of music I ever experienced.

HAd to be awesome---Games People Play--Lets talk about Me--Don't answer me -----and then YES

[hjmick]

Alan Parsons and Yes on the same bill? Oh hell yes, that would be a great night of music.

[Dilloduck]

Did someone say Deep Purple? Check out the Marshall cabinets!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jp3de50_d8&feature=related

ouch on the Marshall cabinets--even with my fingers in my ears they hurt and knocked the wind out of my chest. ahhhhh the good old days !!!

[Dilloduck]

Procol Harum --Conquistador------guess I need to learn how to post crap from you tube huh?

[hjmick]

HAd to be awesome---Games People Play--Lets talk about Me--Don't answer me -----and then YES

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[Abbey Marie]

1. The Beatles
2. Blind Faith

[Dilloduck]

1. The Beatles
2. Blind Faith

I really scored big and saw Blind Faith in Hawaii--:clap:

[Abbey Marie]

I really scored big and saw Blind Faith in Hawaii--:clap:

Lucky you! Awesome group. I listen to them in the car a lot.

[Sitarro]

Alan Parsons and Yes on the same bill? Oh hell yes, that would be a great night of music.

Definitely outstanding. Alan played keyboards and sang a couple of songs but had an incredible band assembled..... first time I had heard of him touring. I saw Yes numerous times in the old days while doing a wide variety of enhancing, recreational drugs, always flawless. Jon Anderson never missed a note.

Memory flash..... one of my favorites from Yes. Chris Squire's Bass playing kicks such ass! Steve Howe, nothing can be said to live up to his talent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ-XKP7Vd_0&feature=related

[Dilloduck]

Lucky you! Awesome group. I listen to them in the car a lot.

Hawaii was da bomb for concerts---'69-'71. Can't begin to count em all. Most expensive tickets--$10 . The whole damn Woodstock line up came through there . YA YA--I'm OLD !!!!:cool:

[Abbey Marie]

Hawaii was da bomb for concerts---'69-'71. Can't begin to count em all. Most expensive tickets--$10 . The whole damn Woodstock line up came through there . YA YA--I'm OLD !!!!:cool:

Were you there on R&R?

[hjmick]

I saw the original Asia back in '82 and I would have to agree, Steve Howe is amazing. And Carl Palmer is no slouch on the skins.

[Dilloduck]

Were you there on R&R?

nope --graduated from High School there and went to one year of college. I can even remember some of it !!!!:cheers2:

Guess we better include Hendrix huh?

[hjmick]

Guess we better include Hendrix huh?

Was he British? Black Irish maybe?

[Abbey Marie]

nope --graduated from High School there and went to one year of college. I can even remember some of it !!!!:cheers2:

Guess we better include Hendrix huh?

High school in Hawaii- now I am picturing you as a surfer dude. :)

[Dilloduck]

Was he British? Black Irish maybe?

Ok guess we need an official ruling on that one :laugh2:



Grand Funk Railroad paved the way for Jefferson airplane, which cleared the way for Jefferson starship. The stage was now set for the Alan Parsons project, which I believe was some sort of hovercraft. -- Homer Simpson [3]

[hjmick]

Grand Funk Railroad paved the way for Jefferson airplane, which cleared the way for Jefferson starship. The stage was now set for the Alan Parsons project, which I believe was some sort of hovercraft. -- Homer Simpson

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[Dilloduck]

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:lol::lol:

[Dilloduck]

High school in Hawaii- now I am picturing you as a surfer dude. :)

Skipped many a class to hit the waves----I was very bad :laugh2:

which reminds me---The Police--and Sting !!

[Abbey Marie]

Skipped many a class to hit the waves----I was very bad :laugh2:

which reminds me---The Police--and Sting !!

It sounds good to me. I was a real goody two shoes, except one day. And of course, I got caught. Those darn nuns!

[Dilloduck]

It sounds good to me. I was a real goody two shoes, except one day. And of course, I got caught. Those darn nuns!

well---we all know how people outgrow those shoes don't we !!!:coffee:

[Abbey Marie]

well---we all know how people outgrow those shoes don't we !!!:coffee:

Indeed. :salute:

[Dilloduck]

Damn you again HJ----it's WAY past my bedtime and Im' hooked on old tunes again. :finger3:
If I end up calling an old girlfriend here it's all your fault !!!!!:laugh2:

[Roomy]

Hendrix was African American/Native American but we'll have him if you don't want him:cool:

Slade were one of my favourite Brit bands you haven't mentioned.

[Dilloduck]

Hendrix was African American/Native American but we'll have him if you don't want him:cool:

Slade were one of my favourite Brit bands you haven't mentioned.

well he lived there for awhile dammit--just trying to be nice to you kidney pie eaters. ty for Alan Parsons tho----love this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZyNKrYo9I4

[diuretic]

Ok guess we need an official ruling on that one :laugh2:

Well if you squint your eyes tightly you could mistake him for Phil Lynott :laugh2:

[diuretic]

Hendrix was African American/Native American but we'll have him if you don't want him:cool:

Slade were one of my favourite Brit bands you haven't mentioned.

Noddy Holder...takes me back.

The Who? Have they got a guernsey yet?

[diuretic]

The Animals.

[jackass]

I really dont think this is a proper question. Is there really any discussion about who the best English band is? Maybe it should be asked this way:

EXCEPT for the Beatles, who is the best English band?? :)

[diuretic]

I really dont think this is a proper question. Is there really any discussion about who the best English band is? Maybe it should be asked this way:

EXCEPT for the Beatles, who is the best English band?? :)

Damn right! :cheers2:

[namvet]

the rolling stones................

[gabosaurus]

Hate to be conformist, but The Beatles are the Gold Standard. They are the band which all others (British or otherwise) are measured by. The Beatles are in a class by themselves.

That having been said, one of the best British music bands is Roxy Music. "Siren" is one of the greatest albums of all time. My husband is a huge Slade and ELO fan.

Not to mention all the great British heavy metal bands: Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Raven, Budgie, UFO, et all.

[Roomy]

Hate to be conformist, but The Beatles are the Gold Standard. They are the band which all others (British or otherwise) are measured by. The Beatles are in a class by themselves.

That having been said, one of the best British music bands is Roxy Music. "Siren" is one of the greatest albums of all time. My husband is a huge Slade and ELO fan.

Not to mention all the great British heavy metal bands: Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Raven, Budgie, UFO, et all.

A man after my own heart, you must love him an awful lot?:cool:

[dan]

A man after my own heart, you must love him an awful lot?:cool:

:gay:

[Roomy]

:gay:

His taste in bands for fucks sake...:laugh2:

you twat:laugh2:

Did I mention Free and Bad Company? No? I didn't think so:cool:

[Roomy]

One of the best albums ever in the whole history of the world is 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' by Judas Priest.:cool:

[Dilloduck]

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[gabosaurus]

One of the best albums ever in the whole history of the world is 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' by Judas Priest.:cool:

And to think my husband opposes taking my daughter to see Judas Priest and Motorhead. No sense of history!!

We are going to see Springsteen, though.

[namvet]

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yeah one of my all time fav rockers !!!!


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[dan]

What do Eric Clapton and coffee have in common?
They both suck without Cream!

[Abbey Marie]

What do Eric Clapton and coffee have in common?
They both suck without Cream!

You know, that is a BANNABLE offense right there if there ever was one!!!

[dan]

You know, that is a BANNABLE offense right there if there ever was one!!!

:laugh2: I will admit that the coda to "Layla" is one of the best pieces of music ever, but the rest of his solo work I can take or leave.

[Abbey Marie]

:laugh2: I will admit that the coda to "Layla" is one of the best pieces of music ever, but the rest of his solo work I can take or leave.

Let it Rain is a masterpiece.

[dan]

Let it Rain is a masterpiece.

Different strokes, I guess....

[Abbey Marie]

Different strokes, I guess....

:beer:

[Trigg]

I was absolutely in love in Duran Duran in high school.

Other than them I'd say The Rolling Stones.

[Sitarro]

What do Eric Clapton and coffee have in common?
They both suck without Cream!


Clapton, because he isn't confined to that little trio any longer, has the ability to work with some legendary musicians like the incredible Joe Sample on piano in this video. David Sanborn of course and Marcus Miller using the Bass Clarinet as the primary bass for the song....... this is the creative music at it's best.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juPxfHO50oo&feature=related

[jackass]

Sorry but I cant stand Jazz....

[dan]

Clapton, because he isn't confined to that little trio any longer, has the ability to work with some legendary musicians like the incredible Joe Sample on piano in this video. David Sanborn of course and Marcus Miller using the Bass Clarinet as the primary bass for the song....... this is the creative music at it's best.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juPxfHO50oo&feature=related

'This video is no longer available.'

[namvet]

My first introduction to listening to music outside of the radio came by way of my father's reel to reel tapes.

funny you should mention this. I still have a Teac reel to reel I bought over sea's during the Nam war. these were a HOT item with servicemen. everybody brought a recorder and hi fi stereo home. funny how I carried it around with me all these years. Akai also made one with a built in 8 track player. record 8 tracks to the reel recorder.
their still for sale today here (here)


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[Dilloduck]

What do Eric Clapton and coffee have in common?
They both suck without Cream!

I would have never figured you for the jealous type, Dan. Clapton is a phenomenal musician and performer. Untouchable ! :salute:

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[Sitarro]

I would have never figured you for the jealous type, Dan. Clapton is a phenomenal musician and performer. Untouchable ! :salute:

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From Wiki.......

"Dhani Harrison. Dhani looks so remarkably like his father that McCartney quipped on stage at Concert for George: "Olivia told me that it looks like George stayed young and we all got old." "

[dan]

I would have never figured you for the jealous type, Dan. Clapton is a phenomenal musician and performer. Untouchable ! :salute:

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Haha, no jealously here, dillo. The guy's a better guitarist than I'll ever be, no doubt. I'm not big on blues, and his work is generally very blues-oriented, I guess that's why I'm not really a fan.

[Abbey Marie]

After all these years, the guitar at the end of Let it Rain still gives me goose bumps.

[dan]

You guys think I'm crazy now, wait'll you read this:

While I certainly wouldn't say they're better than the all-time best, I think the current best band out of England would definitely be Radiohead. As pretentious as they can be, the music is pretty great and has been for over ten years now.

My favorite song, Paranoid Android (video is pretty NSFW, but the song isn't)
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Fake Plastic Trees [this one's work-safe]
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And, also, waaaaaaayyy better than Eric Clapton. :finger3:

[gabosaurus]

I don't get the hype about Radiohead. Or Coldplay. I find both to be boring.
To each his own, I suppose.

[hjmick]

We must not forget these guys:

Stonehenge:

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Big Bottoms:

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Bitch School:

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Interview clip:

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[dan]

We must not forget these guys:

Stonehenge:

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Big Bottoms:

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Bitch School:

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Interview clip:

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"I call this one 'Lick My Love-Pump'".

[Dilloduck]

You guys think I'm crazy now, wait'll you read this:

While I certainly wouldn't say they're better than the all-time best, I think the current best band out of England would definitely be Radiohead. As pretentious as they can be, the music is pretty great and has been for over ten years now.

My favorite song, Paranoid Android (video is pretty NSFW, but the song isn't)
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Fake Plastic Trees [this one's work-safe]
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And, also, waaaaaaayyy better than Eric Clapton. :finger3:

Oh Bullshit--and that's a pic of PeeWee Herman. :laugh2:

[dan]

Oh Bullshit--and that's a pic of PeeWee Herman. :laugh2:

:laugh2:

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Better than Clapton!