EpicForest Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Another underknown band from my arsenal. Half the fun of music collecting is and was just going into a record store and buying something from the cover alone, the name of the band and the impulse for something NEW. This group was no exception in my quest for variety. A semi-"prog" rock band from the early 70s. You can read further about them in the link I provide. http://www.amazon.com/Epic-Forest-Rare-Bird/dp/B0000256MY I'm sorta amazed at some of the bands people have listed here as being underated. Elvis Costello and Yes for instance. They've received far and wide acclaim from critics, fans and publications alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Jam Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 UFO Thin Lizzy Gov't Mule Traffic The Cult Dream Theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levee Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Have to agree with what a fine drummer Pete Thomas was/is - is he still playing? His work on Punch the Clock was outstanding!! caroselambra~ http://www.petethomasdrummer.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatbo Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 http://www.petethomasdrummer.com excellent post! thanks for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatbo Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 on the way to work, another underrated band was played on the radio: rare earth! i love this band-funky, great guitar, these boys slammed. where are they now? i'm gonna look them up. until then, here is a couple to peruse: i just want to celebrate-california jam '74 get ready-'73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The Cult Screaming Trees The Stooges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Haven't heard from this guy in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicForest Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 One of my favorites as I got into 'new wave'. Produced by Philip Glass this New York City band put out a couple of albums and this was just released last year on cd for the first time. Virtually unknown but to few, they got 'around' by way of mouth and a little exposure on some college radio in the earliest of days. http://www.amazon.com/Polyrock/dp/B000MGVCM2 I was working at a record store so I got to preview everything we got in that looked interesting. My manager used to blast my ass for playing stuff that was obscure and not 'on the charts'. Fuck him ! I was into it for the music, of course he was into it for the numbers and sales bonuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I've been listening to a lot of America recently. I remember hearing them on the radio in the 70s but I didn't pay them much attention back then. They never really hit the big time, but now I see they were really good; I wish I had seen them! And *young* too; Gerry Beckley was born in '52 but opened for Hendrix Here is the clip that got me going: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ3ax8NWNGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I've been listening to a lot of America recently. I remember hearing them on the radio in the 70s but I didn't pay them much attention back then. They never really hit the big time, but now I see they were really good; I wish I had seen them! And *young* too; Gerry Beckley was born in '52 but opened for Hendrix Here is the clip that got me going: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ3ax8NWNGA Wow, I just came home with Americas greatest hits cd. Love Ventura Highway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 The Cult Screaming Trees The Stooges I used to listen to them a lot. Thanks for the reminder - I should pull out my cds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Wow, I just came home with Americas greatest hits cd. Love Ventura Highway That's a great song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 That's a great song! It's just another episode of great minds thinking alike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 It's just another episode of great minds thinking alike Absolutely! (high five) I used to have an America 8 track tape back in the day, but it's long gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'm a pretty big Elvis Costello fan but I can't say I've ever thought of him as "underrated" . Then again I've never understood exactly who is doing the "rating". He's definitely received plenty of airplay over the years and nearly always gets rave reviews for his work so I'm not sure if he's someone I would consider "underrated". Some of my favorite artists who aren't exactly known by the masses: John Prine Tift Merritt Ryan Adams Tres Chicas Goose Creek Symphony Steve Goodman Jerry Jeff Walker Caitlin Cary Billy Joe Shaver The Old 97s Whiskeytown The Itals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Jonny Lang Recorded this at 18yo kid kicks ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
led zep maniack Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Here are a few bands that I think should have been bigger TRIUMPH (GREAT GUITAR PLAYER) APRIL WINE , FRANK MARINO AND MAHAGONEY RUSH, FREE, UFO, FOGHAT, JEFF HEALEY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtazy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Huey Lewis & The News Hip to be Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Ritchie Havens.............http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4SJx0LVpsc...feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Huey Lewis & The News Hip to be Square Now THAT's the funniest thing I've ever read here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUK Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Just an incredible player/performer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXf9CLQbpI0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirigible dave Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I don't know how he is regarded in the UK or elsewhere,but in the states Mark Bolan and T rex are hardly played or mentioned in music discussions. To me they were top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I don't think anyone mentioned the Yardbirds? The radio doesn't play any of their songs anymore, even though Zep seems to be getting more airplay than ever (and not just Stairway and WLL). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Slade(in USA at least) T Rex Tesla Frankie Miller(Probably would be no Bob Seger without him) Elf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 morphine, los lobos, bhtm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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