Some people like them, some don't, some think the concept is bizarre, but I quite like 'tribute' bands if they're good. Since no-one is ever going to see Pink Floyd, Hendrix or Led Zeppelin live again, maybe these are the next best thing.
There might be a blurry line between 'tribute' and cover'; for example, Heart did great covers of Led Zeppelin songs, but you'd hardly call them a 'cover' or 'tribute' band, any more than you'd call The Beatles a Chuck Berry cover band, but I've linked Heart;s version of 'Stairway' anyway because it's great.
I think these are well worth an optic:
Fleetwood Mac (Rumours of Fleetwood Mac)
Pink Floyd (Brit Floyd)
Heart
Led Zeppelin (Zepperella)
Jimi Hendrix (Randy Hansen Band
What say you?
Geoff
There might be a blurry line between 'tribute' and cover'; for example, Heart did great covers of Led Zeppelin songs, but you'd hardly call them a 'cover' or 'tribute' band, any more than you'd call The Beatles a Chuck Berry cover band, but I've linked Heart;s version of 'Stairway' anyway because it's great.
I think these are well worth an optic:
Fleetwood Mac (Rumours of Fleetwood Mac)
Pink Floyd (Brit Floyd)
Heart
Led Zeppelin (Zepperella)
Jimi Hendrix (Randy Hansen Band
What say you?
Geoff
When I was in college, I remember these guys would cover King Crimson. They'd try to nail something like Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Part Two - playing in a bar. It was fun; I wonder how that would go over today? The latest cover band that caught my attention is / was an all female AC-DC called "Hell's Belles".
One of the best drum solos I ever saw was from this band (can't find the drummers name). I'm not a drummer so can't comment technically but gave up nothing in intensity and variety to oh Neil Peart, Alex Van Halen, other greats I've seen. They were on a bill with like 5 bands in Riverside, CA for $10 (!!) https://www.facebook.com/GreatPumpkin
I'd sure love to see someone covering early King Crimson. I'd prefer that to the actual band since I'm not really into the latter umpteen years of their career-admire, yes but get into, not really. As for all-female, I nominate The Iron Maidens.
I'd sure love to see someone covering early King Crimson. I'd prefer that to the actual band since I'm not really into the latter umpteen years of their career-admire, yes but get into, not really. As for all-female, I nominate The Iron Maidens.
The Musical Box was/is a fantastic Genesis cover band from Quebec City. They only do Gabriel era Genesis. Not sure if I have seen anything post “Lamb”. I have seen the concerts covering the “Foxtrot“ and the “Selling England…” tour. Amazing.
There is also a Pink Floyd cover band from Ottawa called Comfortably Numb. I have never seen them but they are reputed to be very good.
I think that it’s great to keep some of this stuff alive in concert form considering the age of the originals. You don’t have to go see it if you don’t want to.
There is also a Pink Floyd cover band from Ottawa called Comfortably Numb. I have never seen them but they are reputed to be very good.
I think that it’s great to keep some of this stuff alive in concert form considering the age of the originals. You don’t have to go see it if you don’t want to.
I have seen a few concert videos from the Australian Pink Floyd that were quite good.
Worth a listen....
Worth a listen....
Had a delightful afternoon this past Mother’s Day with “Classical Mystery Tour” - a 4 piece tribute band to the Beatles. While I grew up with that band on my “playlist”, and never saw them live, this group certainly captured what I can remember as the thrill of hearing each phase of their evolution. A live backing symphonic orchestra certainly helped.
https://www.classicalmysterytour.com/
https://www.classicalmysterytour.com/
I love these guys together!
Randy Hansen has always been a guilty pleasure, and made me wish that I could have live videos of the experience lineup, with top notch sound quality.
Leonid And Friends have to be my favorite tribute band ever, as the Kath/ Seraphine years of CTA/ Chicago are some of the most magical music moments for what I love.
@mountainman bob no discussion of hayseed dixie should be complete without listening to their Motorhead cover.
The Mona Lisa Twins are really fun, their original stuff is worth a listen as well. Joe Brown, a British guitarist/singer and Beatles friend/contemporary, also did a skiffle/ukelele version of Ace of Spades, not sure whose version came first, his or Hayseed Dixie.
I like the way these threads bring up new stuff or new artists, will check out the videos!
Geoff
I like the way these threads bring up new stuff or new artists, will check out the videos!
Geoff
Proghorn also did a banjo version, but can't be bothered to dig out the CD to find what year and the internet is letting me down.
Must remember to also play my Lez Zeppelin albums tomorrow.
Anyone remember Dread Zeppelin?
Must remember to also play my Lez Zeppelin albums tomorrow.
Anyone remember Dread Zeppelin?
I can tell you a story from my teens in the late fifties. As Londoners. my future wife and I were walking along Old Compton Street one evening when we met someone we knew coming out of the 2i's coffee bar, not a place we frequented as we considered it a bit scruffy. He said he hadn't stayed long as they had a rubbish singer on that night, but it would be better next week as Joe Brown had been booked.
The "rubbish singer" to whom he was referring," was Cliff Richard.
We were of the same opinion.
Thanks for that, like it!
The Browns are a very musical family, with Joe's late wife Vicki, his daughter Sam - a great and under-rated singer and songwriter - plus Pete, a guitarist/producer. I'm sure you know all this but others might not.
Of course, Sam sang 'Horse to the Water' and Joe sang "I'll See You in My Dreams" at The Concert for George. Sam absolutely rocked the house and Joe reduced all to tears.
Geoff
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