CanAm Posted January 28, 2005 Report Posted January 28, 2005 We've all discussed the greatest bands of all time, but what about bands you really like that had brief careers or were not commercially successful? Some of my favourite obscure bands are: Quarterflash - a lead vocalist with a great voice and some catchy tunes. I believe the band originated in Seattle. I don't think they lasted for more than a few years. The Fabulous Poodles - A quirky English band of the late 70's and early 80's. They were one of the few rock bands in which a fiddle played a prominent part. They only released two albums, which are difficult to come by. If you want to sample their music (definitely worthwhile), a CD entitled "His Masters Choice" was recently released. An excellent compilation! Piper - This band featured a young Billy Squier. To the best of my knowledge, they only released one album entitled "Piper". A very good album indeed. Budgie - This English band may have released more than two albums, but I've never been able to find more than that. They played hard rock, and I think they were really quite good. Starz - They were a hard rock group out of New York state, I believe. I've only ever been able to find one album by this group, but it is a pretty good one.
scott Posted January 28, 2005 Report Posted January 28, 2005 Candlebox- In my eyes, they are the short lived band, they released one hell of an album, and then pretty much dissapeared.
Steel2Velvet Posted January 28, 2005 Report Posted January 28, 2005 The Marmalade - Early 70's: great vocals and harmonies, great musicianship, very competent writers and arrangers, one top 40 hit in the USA (Reflections Of My Life), one album (I still have it) and phfffft, they were gone.
MindCrime Posted January 28, 2005 Report Posted January 28, 2005 The Fabulous Poodles Reminds me of a horrendous 80's blunder called "The Fabulous Thunderbirds". They were around for '87 with Wrap It Up & Tough Enough then completely faded into oblivion. Anybody else remember these guys? Me Neither
edna Posted January 28, 2005 Report Posted January 28, 2005 The Poodles had a famous song, I don´t remember now the name... I must have it among my promo-singles... They did some tehcno-gay-modern-pop, I believe...?
MindCrime Posted January 28, 2005 Report Posted January 28, 2005 They did some tehcno-gay-modern-pop Let's just hope it was pop & nothing else, lol
NewbieJr Posted January 28, 2005 Report Posted January 28, 2005 I used to like the Gin Blossoms. They had two albums of great melodic rock and then broke up.
SoulGirl Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 they had a song on the empire records soundtrack right? 'til i hear it from you' i think. great song, but i haven't heard any of their other stuff i'm afraid.
DiggsUK Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 The Darling Buds were around for a couple of years in the eighties. Their album 'Said...Pop' is well worth it if you like jangly guitars and lyrics about relationships. Regards
XXX Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 I used to like the Gin Blossoms. They had two albums of great melodic rock and then broke up. They never broke up. The lead guitarist and songwriter committed suicide They're still around and toured California lately... I like Rialto. They only had two albums as well. I don't think they ever broke up, but it seems as if they weren't fated to become huge.
RonJonSurfer Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 Blue Cheer came and went like thunder...but man I loved it. :guitar:
fidelityfiend Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 There was a northern California band that had a record out back in 1984 - the band was Duke Jupiter and the album was called "White Knuckle Ride". They had a single on the radio - "Little Lady Like You" I think was the name of it. Good boogie rock n roll.
miamisammy29 Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 URGE OVERKILL!! NOW THESE GUYS ROCK HARD!! BLACKIE ONASSIS RULES!!
XXX Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 URGE OVERKILL!! NOW THESE GUYS ROCK HARD!! BLACKIE ONASSIS RULES!! Nash Kato RAWKS! I think he still records, but as a solo artist.
Oh Yeah, That Guy! Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 Hey!, The Fabulous T-Birds are still around!! They were touring in Summer of '04 when I saw them with the re-constituted Journey (whatever happened to Steve Perry after he left, anyways.. .).
miamisammy29 Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 Nash Kato RAWKS! I think he still records, but as a solo artist. Nash Kato still tours, but I think Blackie's locked up in a looney bin somewhere. Roeser has had a band or two since then, too. But none of them did anything huge. "Saturation" - great album.
MindCrime Posted January 29, 2005 Report Posted January 29, 2005 Hey!, The Fabulous T-Birds are still around!! They were touring in Summer of '04 when I saw them with the re-constituted Journey (whatever happened to Steve Perry after he left, anyways.. .). Oh No I'll beware in case trouble comes to town
Earth-Angel Posted January 30, 2005 Report Posted January 30, 2005 Shed 7 The Dandy Warhols Gomez Space Stiltskin Mazzy Star The Wannadies jj72 Reef Spacehog There are so many good ones that were not around long enough
Earth-Angel Posted January 30, 2005 Report Posted January 30, 2005 they had a song on the empire records soundtrack right? 'til i hear it from you' i think. great song, but i haven't heard any of their other stuff i'm afraid. Aw, the Gin Blossoms were awesome! I have their CD somewhere back home. Congratulations I'm sorry. Full of great songs! :guitar:
invisible_r Posted January 30, 2005 Report Posted January 30, 2005 the dandy warhols are still around, they released an album last year, although it wasnt as good as 13 tales. portishead have only recorded 2 albums, and 1 live, im not sure whether they are ever planning to release something else. jj72 were cool, i re-discovered them last month, maybe they ll release something again...
Foxy Posted January 30, 2005 Report Posted January 30, 2005 Shed 7 The Dandy Warhols Gomez Space Stiltskin Mazzy Star The Wannadies jj72 Reef Spacehog There are so many good ones that were not around long enough Didn't Stiltskin sing 'Inside'? ~ I love that song...
SoulGirl Posted January 30, 2005 Report Posted January 30, 2005 wow i adore portishead! i listen to dummy at least once a fortnight... it's amazing! beth is a fabulous singer, i have her new solo album too and it's lovely though not quite the same. as far as i know portishead have split which makes me very sad cos they're one of those bands i would have just loved to see live
Foxy Posted January 30, 2005 Report Posted January 30, 2005 Didn't Stiltskin sing 'Inside'? ~ I love that song... lol...man...today I feel like I'm the only one actually seeing what I'm posting..
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