Battle of the Bands 1968-1980

[Don O]

I’ll jump right to the Super Bowl prediction:

Stones vs. Zep !

 

[TVvoodoo]

The problem is they both predate the stipulated time range.

That is pretty true, but I think we should go by the bulk of the more "acclaimed" work, though I guess that may be arguable by some.

 

[ibmorjamn]

I’ll jump right to the Super Bowl prediction:

Stones vs. Zep !

The classic early Stones 2 thumbs but after that, not so much.
It’s funny how rock got going back in the hey day of the Stones . I had read they jumped on a plane and flew over to states to watch a R&B group. Not sure how accurate that is but Zep started out to be a blues , what is rhythm and blues?

Anyhow, which no disrespect I hold Zep higher on the food chain of rock just for sheer guitar work alone but they were a super group.

Not many like them in terms of success not on bubblegum (not saying Stones are bubblegum)

 

[smitty_p]

See, that was my dilemma on a lot of these. I mean are we counting when they were still active or when they debuted?

I've been looking at it as active.

 

[smitty_p]

I'll also be curious to see how the matchups go.

For example, I don't see ZZ top as the same kind of band as Pink Floyd.

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

UFO
SCORPIONS

Black Sabbath
Deep Purple

 

[SG John]

I’ll second Hendrix and Motörhead.

‘75 to ‘80 Motörhead is the best.

 

[TVvoodoo]

Adding Mitch's picks but only his first nomination, we only get one for now.
Adding SG John's second for Hendrix in lieu of him not adding two new bands..

CURRENT STATUS
Led Zeppelin xx (locked in)
Steppenwolf xx (locked in)
Rare Earth
Grand Funk Railroad
Cream x
Jethro Tull
Black Sabbath x
Deep Purple x
Jefferson Airplane
AC/DC x
Iron Maiden x
Judas Priest x
The Who
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Aerosmith
Kiss xx (locked in)
Rush x
Jimi Hendrix Experience x
The Doors
Triumph
Boston
Motorhead
Blue Oyster Cult
UFO
Scorpions

 

[ibmorjamn]

So , UFO is with out a doubt a major influence, not just by me but I can say by things I have seen many guitarist from many styles are influenced by Michael.
James,Kirk , Michael Mcreedy, Michael Amott,Faulkner and probably a lot more.
If I had one vote UFO would be it.
Scorpions are great and Uli is a master, my soul is embedded with UFO the Chrysalis years.

 

[SG John]

Ok, I'll add:

Wishbone Ash

Allman Brothers Band

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Rules be damned!
Cheap frickin Trick, man!
One o the best live acts ever!!

 

[Gahr]

New:
Van Halen
The J. Geils Band

Third:
Black Sabbath

 

[TVvoodoo]

@SG John you've already got your adds. @Jethro Rocker you too! As much as I love your suggestions. Each person here should have equal weight in this process.

CURRENT STATUS
Led Zeppelin xx (locked in)
Steppenwolf xx (locked in)
Rare Earth
Grand Funk Railroad
Cream x
Jethro Tull
Black Sabbath xx (locked in)
Deep Purple x
Jefferson Airplane
AC/DC x
Iron Maiden x
Judas Priest x
The Who
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Aerosmith
Kiss xx (locked in)
Rush x
Jimi Hendrix Experience x
The Doors
Triumph
Boston
Motorhead
Blue Oyster Cult
UFO
Scorpions
Van Halen
J. Geils Band

Thank you @Gahr

We currently have 27 bands listed. It's practically criminal The Stones, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac CNSY and Creedence do not appear, but here we are.

To join in this tourney...
Step #1 add TWO new bands that are not on this list yet.
Step #2 give ONE nomination to a band already on the list.

Any new blood watching to help round out this list that have not added yet? I want to end new additions at 32 then we can begin a round of single nominations from each TTR member to hone it down. The first 16 bands to earn 3 nominations will be on the final tourney ladder.

 

[LiveeviL2000]

At one point I thought I saw Judas Priest locked in

 

[TVvoodoo]

I can go back and check tomorrow @LiveeviL2000
But that sounds right

 

[Kerry Brown]

I'll second Jimi Hendrix Experience
Add Yes and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer

 

[fitz]

To join in this tourney...
Step #1 add TWO new bands that are not on this list yet.
Step #2 give ONE nomination to a band already on the list.

It's practically criminal The Stones, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac CNSY and Creedence do not appear, but here we are.

I propose having some sort of auxiliary step #1 to include some deserving of consideration bands that did not make it into someone's 2 choices.

Any new blood watching to help round out this list that have not added yet? I want to end new additions at 32 then we can begin a round of single nominations from each TTR member to hone it down. The first 16 bands to earn 3 nominations will be on the final tourney ladder.

This second round of nominations will sufficiently separate the wheat from the chaff.

 

[Clockworkmike]

@Amp Mad Scientist mentioned Alice Cooper and Mott the Hoople. Didnt hear a second or third though

 

[TVvoodoo]

CURRENT STATUS
Led Zeppelin xx (locked in)
Steppenwolf xx (locked in)
Rare Earth
Grand Funk Railroad
Cream x
Jethro Tull
Black Sabbath xx (locked in)
Deep Purple x
Jefferson Airplane
AC/DC x
Iron Maiden x
Judas Priest xx (Locked in)
The Who
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Aerosmith
Kiss xx (locked in)
Rush x
Jimi Hendrix Experience x
The Doors
Triumph
Boston
Motorhead
Blue Oyster Cult
UFO
Scorpions
Van Halen X
J. Geils Band
Alice Cooper
Mott the Hoople
Pink Floyd
Fleetwood Mac
The Rolling Stones x

Ok I took "Executive Privilege" and just added the last three names to make 32. New Nominations Now Closed
You may each now add ONE nomination "x" as we go through in turn. any band earning three nominations makes the 16 band final tourney ladder.

My nomination "X" goes to The Stones for just pretty much defining what a rock star lifestyle should be, along with Keith Moon, and Syd B of course.

 

[LiveeviL2000]

put my X on Van Halen