The favorite rock band thread got me thinking... What’s your favorite three member band? Which three member band do you think was the best/most talented?
Personally, I’m amazed at some of the sounds Rush could make with only three dudes. Who are some others?
The favorite rock band thread got me thinking... What’s your favorite three member band? Which three member band do you think was the best/most talented?
Personally, I’m amazed at some of the sounds Rush could make with only three dudes. Who are some others?
Oh the Lumineers for the win... there last album was pretty dark
Bubbles: “Julian owns 55 copies of that movie.” Julian: “[bleep] you, I don’t own a single copy of that.” Ricky: “He also owns karaoke versions he likes to sing along to.” Julian: “Bullshit – that’s what I bang to!” Ricky: “He really likes that song – the one Patrick Swayze used to sing.” (She’s Like The Wind) Julian: “When that song used to come on you’d be in the bars, you’d be dancing, waltzing to that tune, then the fingers start going down and [bleep] – that’s some good memories, but that’s about it.” Bubbles: “Julian, what are you talking about? Finger banging?” Julian: “Basically, yeah.”
I have always been astonished at the success of Rush. They surely sound like sh*t to me. To each, his own, I guess.
My answer is Cream. They only existed for about a year and a half, I am one of the few who saw them in concert. Chastain Park, Atlanta, October 1968. Great show.
I had a date with a "hippie chick" named "Easter."
Best I ever heard in person was West(Leslie of Mountain) Bruce(Jack of Cream) and Laing(Corky of Mountain); they blew the roof of the place. The American Cream
Rush by far the most talented musicians of any mentioned.
I agree. Cream was good and set the pace for a while, but in my opinion none of the members of Cream---Clapton included, could match the the members of Rush one for one. I don't dislike Clapton by any stretch, I just think he is way, waaaay overrated.
Genesis was a very talented 3-man group also, but I never was a fan of their style.
When Peter Banks left Yes, he formed a group called Flash. Their first album, In the Can, was outstanding. They had a bass player named Ray Bennett who played a mean bass, more melodic than what was usually heard in those days.
Jimi Hendrix's bands were no slouches either. All those guys were top drawer.
All are great. Hendrix Experience, ZZ Top, and James Gang are up There for me. But because no one mentioned it, and you kinda can’t NOT mention it (especially when you’re talking blues rock)
Steve Ray and Double Trouble.
They were a trio for a bit. Keys came later and then they were four. But the Trio was original. Stevie in front of Double Trouble.
When I saw him live, the key player only even came out for certain songs.
Pay very close attention to the lyrics, Rush had many messages in their songs.
So the Maples formed a Union And demanded equal rights ‘The Oaks are just too greedy We will make them give us light’ Now there’s no more Oak oppression For they passed a noble law And the trees are all kept equal By hatchet, Axe, And saw…
That's the part a lot of these present day idiots known as Biden voters don't understand.
I live right down the street from Bill Haley’s childhood home and first music studio, “Melody Manor”. The owner of the home keeps it as a guest house and has dedicated themself to cherishing the memory of the place.
Pay very close attention to the lyrics, Rush had many messages in their songs.
So the Maples formed a Union And demanded equal rights ‘The Oaks are just too greedy We will make them give us light’ Now there’s no more Oak oppression For they passed a noble law And the trees are all kept equal By hatchet, Axe, And saw…
That's the part a lot of these present day idiots known as Biden voters don't understand.
Witch Hunt
"Those who know what's best for us must rise and save us from ourselves"
Genesis was a three man band for a very short period of time. I really liked it when Phil Collins was the drummer And backup singer, Peter Gabriel was the man.
I never quite got used to Getty's voice, but after watching Rush some, listening more closely to their lyrics, the individual players, etc. puts them way close to the top.
ELP, CSN, super talented. I listened to a lot of ZZ at one time, but after a while most of their material sorta runs together for me. Cream was great no doubt.
SRV & Hendrix, were there other musicians on stage with those two? Sorry Double Trouble & the Experience, but the stars of he show overshadowed all you did.
Triumph, love 'em.
I can't say best, but I still like them as much or more after 50 years. Maybe rough around the edges, but hard working, get after it musicians. First 3 albums are must haves. Each member played like it was to keep them alive.
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