Forgotten Bands/Artists/Groups That You Love?

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Lemmy's first band!!! I like 'Spirit of the Age' and "Quark, Strangeness and Charm". I saw Dave Brock and Alan Davey play a small club in Somerville, MA in 1989.

Exactly? Most people have no clue the idea for the name of the group, Motorhead, actually started out as the song, Motorhead, originally released by Hawkwind, with Lemmy writing it and as the lead singer.

I also got to see them once in Cleveland, at a later version of the Agora Theater. But it was also a later version of the group with one of their zillion different lineups, and really none of the original cast and crew by then, aside from Dave Brock, who is the one long-lasting, founding member of the group that is still performing and running Hawkwind to this day I believe (but performing only in England anymore since the pandemic).

Would have loved to have been able to see them perform with Robert Calvert, and with Stacia dancing.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...164B&FORM=VIRE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdTFeW8FCto

My favorite album was "Warrior on the Edge of Time", with "Hall of the Mountain Gril"l, a close second. My favorite song(s) by them from the "Warrior on the Edge of Time" album was/were "Assault & Battery", which segued as sort of one combined song right into "The Golden Void", the latter being my absolute favorite. From the "Hall of the Moutain Grill" album, I have always loved "Lost Johnny", as probably my second favorite Hawkwind song of all time, behind "The Golden Void", with "Psychedelic Warlords (Disappear in Smoke)" as my second favorite song off their "Hall of the Mountain Grill" album.

Their "The Space Ritual Alive" double album comes in a close third for me, which I believe ended up being their highest charting UK album ever, out of the 64 different albums/compilations they've released, to date. And yes, you read that correctly, 64 total releases so far.

A little trivia. Besides Lemmy, THE legendary Ginger Baker was a one-time member of Hawkwind, and they also collaborated with Eno for a period in the '70s as well. Also, many people know of Stephen Kings' musical interest and his performances with the band, Rock Bottom Remainders. But the King of Horror was nowhere near the first ever well-known author to be a rock performer. Michael Moorcock, a famous and prolific science-fiction/fantasy writer (if you don't believe me, go look him up) also performed with Hawkwind for a time in the '70s and was good friends with members of the group. In fact, in 1976, along with co-author Michael Butterworth, Moorcock released the science fiction/fantasy novel "Time of the Hawklords" based on, around, and including all the then current members of Hawkwind as the main characters of this science-fiction/fantasy book. To my knowledge, it is the first time ANY band was ever made the subject of a true science fiction/fantasy novel, and also not just the first, but also maybe the ONLY band to my knowledge to have ever have that distinction as well. I think I still have my paperback copy buried down somewhere in my storage room.

Meanwhile, for those of you that have still never heard of Hawkwind, and the earlier Stacia and Lemmy video links didn't do it all for you, including the one with Lemmy singer "Silver Machine" (Hawkwind's highest ever charting song in the UK if I remember correctly), here's some other previously mentioned gems you may enjoy and help you get to know them better. They are the founders and creators of what is known as the progressive space rock genre. Not many groups are known and ever truly recognized as the creators of their own musical genre. Unfortunately, YouTube and other online videos do not come close to doing their music justice. To truly appreciate them you need to play their music on original vinyl, with the bass turned up, and the Presence button engaged. (You other old-timers will appreciate and know exactly what I'm talking about!) Enjoy!

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?&...2E1&ajaxhist=0

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...0ED7803922E7CC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEwmz6YvyI4

[NiceDocter]

Traffic

[NiceDocter]

the Bus Boys

[BobC]

Let me throw one more onto the pile. If you never saw or even got the chance to see "Weird" Al Yankovic perform live, you have no idea what you were/are missing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FklUAoZ6KxY

[edtiques]

Bob Seger and Steve Miller

[stlcardsfan]

Camper Van Beethoven (David Lowery, predecessor to Cracker-give Take the Skinheads Bowling a spin).
Off Broadway - Full Moon Turn My Head Around, Stay in Time. Great pop rock.
Shooting Star - great hard rock act - more good songs than you think.
Television - great post punk band - See No Evil off of Marquee Moon, a great record.
Zebra - Who's Behind the Door, One More Chance

[ibuysportsephemera]

The Good Rats.

[chalupacollects]

Originally Posted by ibuysportsephemera

The Good Rats.

At Gemini II in Yorktown Heights!

[chalupacollects]

Let's not forget The Babies!

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by stlcardsfan

Camper Van Beethoven (David Lowery, predecessor to Cracker-give Take the Skinheads Bowling a spin).
Off Broadway - Full Moon Turn My Head Around, Stay in Time. Great pop rock.
Shooting Star - great hard rock act - more good songs than you think.
Television - great post punk band - See No Evil off of Marquee Moon, a great record.
Zebra - Who's Behind the Door, One More Chance

Re: Television - Tom Verlaine passed away on Saturday, January 28. I saw Billy Ficca play with the Waitresses. I also saw Richard Lloyd and Billy Ficca play a show in what was basically an attic in a building in D.C. on April 21, 2009. Richard Lloyd is currently touring, though he's only doing the City Winery in Philly and Boston and a place in Ontario.

[stlcardsfan]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Re: Television - Tom Verlaine passed away on Saturday, January 28. I saw Billy Ficca play with the Waitresses. I also saw Richard Lloyd and Billy Ficca play a show in what was basically an attic in a building in D.C. on April 21, 2009. Richard Lloyd is currently touring, though he's only doing the City Winery in Philly and Boston and a place in Ontario.

Wow, had not heard that. Just this past weekend. He and Richard were quite the combo. Originally turned on to Television after being a big fan of Matthew Sweet's first few records, with the first showcasing the lead guitar work of Richard Lloyd. An incredible talent, and even better live as he toured with Matthew for the first two records.

[Hirbonzig]

Boston
Supertramp
ELO

[Michael B]

[QUOTE=BobC;2309685]

A little trivia. Besides Lemmy, THE legendary Ginger Baker was a one-time member of Hawkwind, and they also collaborated with Eno for a period in the '70s as well. Also, many people know of Stephen Kings' musical interest and his performances with the band, Rock Bottom Remainders. But the King of Horror was nowhere near the first ever well-known author to be a rock performer. Michael Moorcock, a famous and prolific science-fiction/fantasy writer (if you don't believe me, go look him up) also performed with Hawkwind for a time in the '70s and was good friends with members of the group. In fact, in 1976, along with co-author Michael Butterworth, Moorcock released the science fiction/fantasy novel "Time of the Hawklords" based on, around, and including all the then current members of Hawkwind as the main characters of this science-fiction/fantasy book. To my knowledge, it is the first time ANY band was ever made the subject of a true science fiction/fantasy novel, and also not just the first, but also maybe the ONLY band to my knowledge to have ever have that distinction as well. I think I still have my paperback copy buried down somewhere in my storage room.

Arthur Brown (The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - 'Fire) and Lene Lovich (new wave singer - 'New Toy") also played with the band.

To further the trivia: If you watch the video of 'Fire' on youtube from "Top of the Pops" (TOTP) you will see Carl Palmer playing the drums. He did not play on the recording, but joined the band shortly thereafter as an 18 year old.

[Casey2296]

Some good knowledge in these posts, Ginger Baker, Arthur Brown, Traffic, etc. I'll throw out Cream, The Band, Buffalo Springfield, and Canned Heat.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcb-h8z1uQo

[RCMcKenzie]

Y'all are naming some very famous bands. I think Bob Segar is more famous than Michael Jordan, the basketball player. My guess is that their Q ratings would be very similar.

Is this where I put RUSH, YES, and Genesis? Are Phil Collins and Sting still famous? If not, then I'm right about Jordan's waning recognition by the public. The SNL audience did not laugh or seem to understand when they were shown the "Sad Jordan" photo during the monologue.

[BobC]

[QUOTE=Michael B;2309933]

Originally Posted by BobC

A little trivia. Besides Lemmy, THE legendary Ginger Baker was a one-time member of Hawkwind, and they also collaborated with Eno for a period in the '70s as well. Also, many people know of Stephen Kings' musical interest and his performances with the band, Rock Bottom Remainders. But the King of Horror was nowhere near the first ever well-known author to be a rock performer. Michael Moorcock, a famous and prolific science-fiction/fantasy writer (if you don't believe me, go look him up) also performed with Hawkwind for a time in the '70s and was good friends with members of the group. In fact, in 1976, along with co-author Michael Butterworth, Moorcock released the science fiction/fantasy novel "Time of the Hawklords" based on, around, and including all the then current members of Hawkwind as the main characters of this science-fiction/fantasy book. To my knowledge, it is the first time ANY band was ever made the subject of a true science fiction/fantasy novel, and also not just the first, but also maybe the ONLY band to my knowledge to have ever have that distinction as well. I think I still have my paperback copy buried down somewhere in my storage room.

Arthur Brown (The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - 'Fire) and Lene Lovich (new wave singer - 'New Toy") also played with the band.

To further the trivia: If you watch the video of 'Fire' on youtube from "Top of the Pops" (TOTP) you will see Carl Palmer playing the drums. He did not play on the recording, but joined the band shortly thereafter as an 18 year old.

Darn you Michael, I was going to save that for a possible follow-up Hawkwind trivia. LOL

You are right though, they used to have Arthur play with the group as part of Hawkwind, and then on other occasions he would perform separately as his own act, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and open or be on the same bill with them. These guys are all like true throw-backs to the hippie era of the late 60s-early 70s, and were really into festivals and free performances and all that. They still put on their own annual festival called "Hawkfest", the latest one of which was just back in September of last year, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, was on the bill. I assume they may have a 2023 Hawkfest in the works as well. If you check their site you can see who else was on their 2022 Hawkfest bill, and also that they have a few 2023 concert dates already set up as well. If you go to the site, be sure to check out some of the other groups they've recently played with or are scheduled to play with in 2023. Some definite jogs to the old memory: Curved Air, Soft Machine, Jethro Tull, Wishbone Ash

http://www.hawkwind.com/

[Michael B]

Darn you Michael, I was going to save that for a possible follow-up Hawkwind trivia. LOL

You are right though, they used to have Arthur play with the group as part of Hawkwind, and then on other occasions he would perform separately as his own act, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and open or be on the same bill with them. These guys are all like true throw-backs to the hippie era of the late 60s-early 70s, and were really into festivals and free performances and all that. They still put on their own annual festival called "Hawkfest", the latest one of which was just back in September of last year, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, was on the bill. I assume they may have a 2023 Hawkfest in the works as well. If you check their site you can see who else was on their 2022 Hawkfest bill, and also that they have a few 2023 concert dates already set up as well. If you go to the site, be sure to check out some of the other groups they've recently played with or are scheduled to play with in 2023. Some definite jogs to the old memory: Curved Air, Soft Machine, Jethro Tull, Wishbone Ash

http://www.hawkwind.com/[/QUOTE]

My brain is a sponge.

Wishbone Ash is doing their 50th Anniversary tour this year. I am going to try and see one of the shows near me so Andy Powell can sign my rock book.

Curved Air - Stuart Copeland was their drummer before he joined The Police. Trivia - Stuart is one of two famous rock drummers born just a few miles from me in Alexandria, VA. The other - Dave Grohl. Eddie Jobson was also a member of Curved Air. I saw him play in the supergroup UK (John Wetton, Alan Holdsworth and Bill Bruford). Copeland, Jobson, Holdsworth and Bruford (twice) have all signed my rock book

Soft Machine - When I was working in the courts up in Mass I did a lot of work in Cambridge. They converted one of the original old buildings in the courthouse complex into offices and a multicultural arts center. In March, 1992 Daevid Allen, founding member of the band, was having a concert there. It was such a casual place I walked in and watched his sound check. He signed my rock book twice, once for Soft Machine and once for Gong. Alan Holdsworth, mentioned above, also played in Gong.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Darn you Michael, I was going to save that for a possible follow-up Hawkwind trivia. LOL

You are right though, they used to have Arthur play with the group as part of Hawkwind, and then on other occasions he would perform separately as his own act, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and open or be on the same bill with them. These guys are all like true throw-backs to the hippie era of the late 60s-early 70s, and were really into festivals and free performances and all that. They still put on their own annual festival called "Hawkfest", the latest one of which was just back in September of last year, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, was on the bill. I assume they may have a 2023 Hawkfest in the works as well. If you check their site you can see who else was on their 2022 Hawkfest bill, and also that they have a few 2023 concert dates already set up as well. If you go to the site, be sure to check out some of the other groups they've recently played with or are scheduled to play with in 2023. Some definite jogs to the old memory: Curved Air, Soft Machine, Jethro Tull, Wishbone Ash

http://www.hawkwind.com/

My brain is a sponge.

Wishbone Ash is doing their 50th Anniversary tour this year. I am going to try and see one of the shows near me so Andy Powell can sign my rock book.

Curved Air - Stuart Copeland was their drummer before he joined The Police. Trivia - Stuart is one of two famous rock drummers born just a few miles from me in Alexandria, VA. The other - Dave Grohl. Eddie Jobson was also a member of Curved Air. I saw him play in the supergroup UK (John Wetton, Alan Holdsworth and Bill Bruford). Copeland, Jobson, Holdsworth and Bruford (twice) have all signed my rock book

Soft Machine - When I was working in the courts up in Mass I did a lot of work in Cambridge. They converted one of the original old buildings in the courthouse complex into offices and a multicultural arts center. In March, 1992 Daevid Allen, founding member of the band, was having a concert there. It was such a casual place I walked in and watched his sound check. He signed my rock book twice, once for Soft Machine and once for Gong. Alan Holdsworth, mentioned above, also played in Gong.[/QUOTE]

I am truly jealous!!!!

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by BobC

My brain is a sponge.

Wishbone Ash is doing their 50th Anniversary tour this year. I am going to try and see one of the shows near me so Andy Powell can sign my rock book.

Curved Air - Stuart Copeland was their drummer before he joined The Police. Trivia - Stuart is one of two famous rock drummers born just a few miles from me in Alexandria, VA. The other - Dave Grohl. Eddie Jobson was also a member of Curved Air. I saw him play in the supergroup UK (John Wetton, Alan Holdsworth and Bill Bruford). Copeland, Jobson, Holdsworth and Bruford (twice) have all signed my rock book

Soft Machine - When I was working in the courts up in Mass I did a lot of work in Cambridge. They converted one of the original old buildings in the courthouse complex into offices and a multicultural arts center. In March, 1992 Daevid Allen, founding member of the band, was having a concert there. It was such a casual place I walked in and watched his sound check. He signed my rock book twice, once for Soft Machine and once for Gong. Alan Holdsworth, mentioned above, also played in Gong.

I am truly jealous!!!![/QUOTE]

I have been very fortunate. I was an announcer on college radio 1979-82 at WUMB. I learned about a lot of different music and enjoy many genres. It has allowed me to go to concerts, photograph and meet a broad spectrum of musicians. Scroll through this thread to see some of my photos and read about some encounters. I want to resurrect it, but I need to get at least one new scanner as my old scanner programs (Windows 2000) do not like my new computer with Windows 2011.

https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=280592