Fun and Games: guess the band

[edna]

Sure, time and a little hint: the leader´s new band has style...

[miamisammy29]

Another small hint??

[miamisammy29]

Edna, is yours Free?

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[TenYearsGone]

In case I´m right, here goes my guess:

1) Three musicians band, England, first 70s.

2) Something in common with the Who.

3) Leader formed another band in 1983.

If I was wrong let´s the winner take it all...sorry, winner post another one.

tough one, Edna...I was thinking SMALL FACES but the timing isn't right.

[edna]

Another small hint??

Another hint: very mod. Could be "caught in the traffic"...

[miamisammy29]

Nope, still nuthin'. Daniel, help us out, Dude.

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[edna]

Well, I guess it was very difficult... The JAM ("caught in the traffic") English band, formed in 1973, mods (the press compared them always with the WHO), Paul Weller formed STYLE COUNCIL in 1983... I´ll post an easier one:

1) Band formed in Liverpool in the late 50s.

2) Drummer called Ringo.

3) Singer/guitar shot by Mark Chapman in Nov. 80, in New York

4) Pop singer Julian Lennon is son of one of them.

[edna]

Ok, I´ll have to leave soon... pls, miami or Daniel, post a new one...

[miamisammy29]

1) Band formed in Liverpool in the late 50s.

2) Drummer called Ringo.

3) Singer/guitar shot by Mark Chapman in Nov. 80, in New York

4) Pop singer Julian Lennon is son of one of them.

Nope, sorry, Edna, I'm stumped on this one, too. Is it Santana? I should have gotten the Jam, though.

So I'll post a new one:

1. Four-member band formed in 1990

2. One member came from 80's hair band

3. One member came from 70's/80's artistic hard rock band

4. One member came from Detroit

[Danielj]

No idea on that one.

[miamisammy29]

Oh come on, Daniel, think hard. They only made two albums....and then, of course, a "Best of" album. Band is not together anymore. Bassist/singer was from hair band. Both guitarists are legendary.

[TenYearsGone]

Is it DAMN YANKEES?

[_jr_]

We have a winner. Your turn.

[TenYearsGone]

1. One member had a musical instrument named after him.

2. Three years passed between their first and second hit songs.

3. One of their songs immortalized a hippie-era "guru."

[edna]

Nope, sorry, Edna, I'm stumped on this one, too. Is it Santana? I should have gotten the Jam, though.

No, it´s not Santana... but you were close! Both had al least ONE HIT in the 60s!

[TenYearsGone]

1. One member had a musical instrument named after him.

2. Three years passed between their first and second hit songs.

3. One of their songs immortalized a hippie-era "guru."

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OK this one is hard....here's a hint:

The instrument in clue #1 is really a modified mellotron, which has been used extensively by this band (who are in their 40th year as a group).

[miamisammy29]

Might it be the Moody Blues?

[TenYearsGone]

it is the Moodies...nice going sammy.

[miamisammy29]

Okay new one:

1. Band formed in early 1990's

2. Two members were from Mother Love Bone

3. Lead singer was surfer from San Diego, Calif.

[_Annabelle_]

Pearl Jam.

Assuming that's correct, here's another:

1) Canadian/American band

2) Began as a backing band for Ronnie Hawkins and later Bob Dylan

3) Eric Clapton at one point wanted to join them.

[edna]

That´s the Band, Annabelle. Shall I post? yes? thank you!

1) Formed in Canterbury, in 1966.

2) Opened Jimi Hendrix´s tour in 68, in the US.

3) Robert Wyatt was one of the first members.

[WaitingForMyRocketToCome]

is it Soft Machine?

[edna]

Yes. Very good, Waiting... you know a lot... your turn!

[WaitingForMyRocketToCome]

Haha thanks edna

1. formed in 1969 by two brothers in Daytona Beach

2. first signed by Liberty Records

3. had an instrumental song that was a tribute to Miles Davis

4. one member killed in 1971

[edna]

Wow... it´s not Canned Heat... nor the Nitty Gritty... I don´t know if I´d dare to ask for a hint...