Most Under-Rated Performers Of The Rock Era

[Fat_Sunny]

On Wednesday's Show, The Intro Song Was "Mr. Blue Sky"; A Re-Make Of The ELO Song. Fat Doesn't Know Who Performed It Today, But It Was Pretty Fine.

It Got Fat Thinking About ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) And How They Were Way Under-Appreciated. They Had Alot Of Great Songs In The 70's, But Were Never Really Considered Top Flight, And They Never Got Their Full Props.

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What Group Or Individual Performer Do You Think Was Not Fully Appreciated?

[Mike Teacher]

Not sure about ELOs importantce, relevancy, or legacy, but that cover was the worst piece of shit to hit the airwaves in quite a long time.

God I loathe the 'let's rough it up' cover formula. Horrific.

[hedges]

I gotta mention a few:

From the 50s, for just pure rock n' roll, Hasil Adkins and Link Wray.

As far as incredible guitarists who didn't get-their-due, definitely Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton.

Two bands with die-hard fans, but were completely underated overall, Captain Beefheart and King Crimson. One more band, Zero, out of Marin County. Awesome.

[Cleophus James]

Ted Nugent

People now just think about his hunting and right wing politics, but he is a great performer.

[docgoblin]

Ted Nugent

People now just think about his hunting and right wing politics, but he is a great performer.

I saw Nugent about 6 times in the 70's & early 80's. He put on an amazing show.

As for underrated or underappreciated bands, I think the Clash never got the proper respect from the mainstream music industry or the general public. They were always respected by the writers, but I don't think most people realize the contribution they made to music. They were far more than a simple punk band. They were great musicians, and used many different ethnic and cultural forms in their songs. They continued to mature throughout their career, and always maintained a social conscience while keeping it entertaining. They rarely came off preachy (at least in the music... On stage was another story). Even when London Calling was voted the greatest rock album all time by Entertainment Weekly, most people wrote it off as rediculous. I think they're definitely one of the greatest, and most underrated bands of the rock era.

[Yerdaddy]

In Rod Stewart's first few years of solo albums and with the Faces he made some of the greatest rock songs of all time: "It's All Over Now", "Every Picture Tells A Story", "Maggie May", "(I Know) I'm Losing You", ""You Wear It Well", and "Stay With Me". Alot of credit of course goes to Ron Wood for his outstanding guitar work on most of those songs.

But Stewart loses so much credit for going (and staying) pop for the rest of his career, until now when he's doing "standards". You can't deny that choice was a great career move, with so many sucessful albums and songs over such a long period of time, but only his early rock work can be considered truly great.

[burrben]

On Wednesday's Show, The Intro Song Was "Mr. Blue Sky"; A Re-Make Of The ELO Song. Fat Doesn't Know Who Performed It Today, But It Was Pretty Fine.

It Got Fat Thinking About ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) And How They Were Way Under-Appreciated. They Had Alot Of Great Songs In The 70's, But Were Never Really Considered Top Flight, And They Never Got Their Full Props.



What Group Or Individual Performer Do You Think Was Not Fully Appreciated?

as soon as i saw this i was thinking ELO too

[SeligErasmus]

Rory Gallagher. Fantastic, uncompromising artist who rarely gets the credit he deserves.

[Furtherman]

Yerdaddy is right. Old Rod Steward and the Faces kick ass. Listen to them and you'll see why The Black Crowes owe their style to them.

Most under-rated guitarist? Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac. If you've ever seen his solo act you'll wonder why he's never mentioned in the likes of Hendricks, Clapton, and the like.

[Freakshow]

I don't know if it's 'Rock Era,' but Alice in Chains doesn't get the respect their Seattle contemporaries do. And they make some fantastic stuff, especially the Jar of Flies EP. Don't Follow might be in my top 10 all time songs.

[torker]

I think Jeff Lynne has made a big enough impact (for better or worse) on pop music. He has his own 'sound'.

[MrPink]

Wang Chung

by the way Freakshow, love your avatar, now im thirsty

[SeligErasmus]

I don't know if it's 'Rock Era,' but Alice in Chains doesn't get the respect their Seattle contemporaries do. And they make some fantastic stuff, especially the Jar of Flies EP. Don't Follow might be in my top 10 all time songs.

Agreed. In a genre that doesn't really reward musical prowess, I was pleasantly surprised by Jerry Cantrell's chops, and Layne's vocals are far more palatable than some of his gravel-voiced contemporaries of the time. Their "Unplugged" album is one of the best in the "Unplugged" series, definitely as good or better than Clapton's or Nirvana's.

[AKA]

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[Thomas Merton]

I wish Lowell George could have cut down on the coke and twinkies so he and Little Feat could have created more. "Waiting for Columbus" is still my fav driving down the road CD

[epo]

I also agree with the early Rod Stewart call by Yerdaddy. Fuck that guy has a great bar band voice as a singer. The stuff with the Faces is unbelievably good.

I can't forget about my boy, Alex Chilton. As the lead singer of the boy band, the Box Tops he gave you "The Letter". But way more impressively he was the co-leader one of the most influencial, yet rarely heard Big Star. His solo work can vary, but fuck the dude can write a catchy tune when he wants to.

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[Pinevalley]

Robert Pollard
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[Pinevalley]

Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel
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[Bob Impact]

I also agree with the early Rod Stewart call by Yerdaddy. Fuck that guy has a great bar band voice as a singer. The stuff with the Faces is unbelievably good.
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Rod Stewart is dead to me. Two Words: Downtown Train.

[epo]

Rod Stewart is dead to me. Two Words: Downtown Train.

That really was shitting all over Tom Waits' original version. Actually, Waits is quite an underrated performer himself.

[Fat_Sunny]

Gosh, Fat Never Thought Of Rod Stewart As Under-Rated. He Was A Huge Musical Force In The 70's, And Was Fully Appreciated Then. That First Album With Maggie May On It Was An Instant Classic.

Fat Thinks His Best Song Ever Was "You Wear It Well".

Last Year, Rod Was One Of The Musical Celebs On American Idol, And He Couldn't Have Been Nicer To Those Kids. Not A Hint Of Ego, Just All Friendliness And Encouragement.

Fat Likes Rod Stewart Very Much. (Don't Get The Wrong Idea...Rod Won't Have To Get His Stomach Pumped After Meeting Fat!)

[who6489]

For me there's a few..

SUPERTRAMP - Ya only hear a few songs on the radio, but they were so good throughout the 70's. Love that "Toy Piano" sound they had.

EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - Heavy Metal with keyboards!

70's GENESIS - Not just the Gabriel stuff, but the first few Collins fronted albums were great!
I wish I could see them, but my money's goin' to RUSH this summer!

JOHN ENTWISTLE - Yeah, he was the best bassist ever, but his solo stuff was really good. Alot of dark humor.

[Fat_Sunny]

JOHN ENTWISTLE - Yeah, he was the best bassist ever, but his solo stuff was really good. Alot of dark humor.

Fat's College Roomies Thought He Was Weird Because His Favorite Song Off Who's Next Was Entwhistle's My Wife. Thirty-Five Years Later And Fat Still Thinks It Is A Great Song!

[TeeBone]

J.J. Cale

Check out the 'Troubadour' album.

[Tall_James]

The Kinks, Little Feat, Robert Palmer, The Smithereens, Atlanta Rhythm Section, NRBQ, Matthew Sweet, Marshall Crenshaw, Los Lobos and the J. Geils Band are the first that spring to mind.

[paulisded]

The Replacements!!!

Big Star
Uncle Tupelo
Whiskeytown
Steve Earle
The Jam
Buzzcocks
Television
Guided By Voices
Yo La Tengo

Shit, basically my entire library.

[djjd]

have to agree with a lot of what's been said already

three of my votes

the kinks
guided by voices
nick drake


some bands early works get overshadowed by the later works, pink floyd is like that, hardcore fans know it all, but a lot of folks seem to think it started with dark side

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

I don't care what Mojo says: Cheap Trick

Also agree with the aforementioned ELO, Alex Chilton, The Smithereens, Matthew Sweet, The Replacements, The Jam

[paulisded]

I don't care what Mojo says: Cheap Trick

Also agree with the aforementioned ELO, Alex Chilton, The Smithereens, Matthew Sweet, The Replacements, The Jam

The problem with Cheap Trick is that they're so hit and miss. Those first four albums are fantastic, and even Dream Police has it's moments. But after that, they've really floundered. Yes, there's been some mini-comebacks, like the recordings they made with Steve Albini a few years ago. But these days they're just another country fair circuit oldies act.

BTW, I interviewed Tom Petersson ten years ago, and he was a great interview.

[Jughead]

Uriah Heep , Blue Cheer, UFO, Ronnie Montrose,...Rod Stewart is one of the greatest rock voices ever...Lou Gramm....(Pre Tumor).........Toy and Tommy Caldwell (Live)...Yes, Goldern Earring , Rick Derringer, Johnny Winter..Just sayin...:bye:

[cougarjake13]

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[lleeder]

On Wednesday's Show, The Intro Song Was "Mr. Blue Sky"; A Re-Make Of The ELO Song. Fat Doesn't Know Who Performed It Today, But It Was Pretty Fine.

It Got Fat Thinking About ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) And How They Were Way Under-Appreciated. They Had Alot Of Great Songs In The 70's, But Were Never Really Considered Top Flight, And They Never Got Their Full Props.


What Group Or Individual Performer Do You Think Was Not Fully Appreciated?

Me And Fat Must Be The Same Guy. I Never Knew That Much ELO But Every Time I Hear Them Used In A Movie I Love The Song. On XM I Hear Alot Of Their Stuff And I Cannot Get Enough. I Think They Are Finally Getting There Due. Maybe They Were Before Their Time.

[A.J.]

They helped invent metal and were passed over for nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet again.

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[Dude!]

They helped invent metal and were passed over for nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet again.

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madonna and donna summer are now up to get in. if either one of them beats deep purple it will be a travesty. disco.....puh-leez

[lleeder]

madonna and donna summer are now up to get in. if either one of them beats deep purple it will be a travesty. disco.....puh-leez

I hope Where'sMyCar? is one of your board characters.

[spoon]

I've got so many but I don't think they qualify for this era. My bands come from the era of 80s hair and terrible radio play, or the 90s grunge and even worse radio play.

[zildjian361]

Vanilla Fudge Led zep opened up for them Humble Pie they opened for Grand Funk Southside Johnny was part of Bruce's E streetband Alice Cooper :smoke::drunk:

[lleeder]

Vanilla Fudge Led zep opened up for them Humble Pie they opened for Grand Funk Southside Johnny was part of Bruce's E streetband Alice Cooper :smoke::drunk:

Thats some rambling post you got there. Not a fan of the punctuation are we?

[hedges]

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Although I've never seen the Rollins Band live, I did see Black Flag on the Loose Nut Tour.
It's still one off the best shows I've ever been to, and Henry was great.

[moochcassidy]

...Rod Stewart is one of the greatest rock voices ever...:


he was definitely up there..

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got very shite very quick tho

[danner1515]

Sparks
Bob Pollard
Sweet
XTC
The Fall
Devo
The Kinks (Just found a copy of the Kink Kronikles on vinyl yesterday. I sometimes forget what a great songwriter Ray Davies used to be)

[Axem Red]

They're not very popular in the states, but Pulp was a great act out of Britain.

[Jubjubs]

Soul Coughing
King Crimson
Anthrax

[RoyMunson]

I don't know if it's 'Rock Era,' but Alice in Chains doesn't get the respect their Seattle contemporaries do. And they make some fantastic stuff, especially the Jar of Flies EP. Don't Follow might be in my top 10 all time songs.

Thank You!! I always felt that they were way better than Pearl Jam

[Bay Ridge Tim]

The Lovin' Spoonful

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

Todd Rundgren

[FUNKMAN]

Todd Rundgren

:wub:

[Axem Red]

Oh yeah, totally agree with Todd Rundgren.

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

Thin Lizzy

[envirogator]

I recently took a re-listen to some mid-70's Manfred Mann...love the Springsteen covers...