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Thought I would put together my ideal band to watch live. These are by no means the most proficient in their separate fields, but simply a collection of individuals that would be mesmerizing to watch on stage.



Singer/guitarist/harmonica – Howlin’ Wolf. – Arguably the greatest exponent of American Blues, but inarguably its greatest voice and showman.



Lead guitar/vocals – John Martyn – nothing is beyond him, and such an imaginative songwriter. Hard as nails, as well.



Rhythm guitar/vocals – David Gedge – (from The Wedding Present) instantly recognizable, and another brilliant songwriter.



Bass – Norman Watt-Roy – Simply, along with Jack Bruce maybe, top of his field.



Drums – Karl Burns – (from The Fall) – mesmerizing to watch, with that hint of insanity that exits with many great artists



Keyboards/Vocals – Tori Amos - mesmerizing to watch, with that hint of insanity that exits with many great artists, but also a brilliant songwriter.



Over to you…….
 
Bass - Garry Tallent
Sax - Clarence Clemons
Keyboard/Percussion - Danny Fedirici
Keyboard - Roy Bittan
Guitar - Steve Van Zandt
Guitar - Nils Lofgren
Drums - Max Weinberg
Vocals/Guitar - Bruce Springsteen

Why mess with perfection :-)
 
IanMcC said:
Thought I would put together my ideal band to watch live. These are by no means the most proficient in their separate fields, but simply a collection of individuals that would be mesmerizing to watch on stage.



Singer/guitarist/harmonica – Howlin’ Wolf. – Arguably the greatest exponent of American Blues, but inarguably its greatest voice and showman.



Lead guitar/vocals – John Martyn – nothing is beyond him, and such an imaginative songwriter. Hard as nails, as well.



Rhythm guitar/vocals – David Gedge – (from The Wedding Present) instantly recognizable, and another brilliant songwriter.



Bass – Norman Watt-Roy – Simply, along with Jack Bruce maybe, top of his field.



Drums – Karl Burns – (from The Fall) – mesmerizing to watch, with that hint of insanity that exits with many great artists



Keyboards/Vocals – Tori Amos - mesmerizing to watch, with that hint of insanity that exits with many great artists, but also a brilliant songwriter.



Over to you…….
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No horns, Ian?
I've got to have horns.

I'll try these folks to start.

Baritone and alto saxophones: Megumi Mesaku
Tenor saxophone, clarinet: Victor Goines
Trumpet, flugelhorn: Dominick Farinacci
Cornet: Roger Webster
Trombone: Troy "Shorty" Andrews

Piano: Jon Batiste
Guitar: Joe Bonamassa
Bass: Esperanza Spalding
Organ: Tony Zamagni
Drums: Ali Jackson
 
AmandaJR said:
Bass - Garry Tallent
Sax - Clarence Clemons
Keyboard/Percussion - Danny Fedirici
Keyboard - Roy Bittan
Guitar - Steve Van Zandt
Guitar - Nils Lofgren
Drums - Max Weinberg
Vocals/Guitar - Bruce Springsteen

Why mess with perfection :)
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I'm afraid that Clarence and Danny aren't available....but your band sure was good.
 
AmandaJR said:
Bass - Garry Tallent
Sax - Clarence Clemons
Keyboard/Percussion - Danny Fedirici
Keyboard - Roy Bittan
Guitar - Steve Van Zandt
Guitar - Nils Lofgren
Drums - Max Weinberg
Vocals/Guitar - Bruce Springsteen

Why mess with perfection :-)
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I remember buying tickets for Springsteen at Bramall Lane in Sheffield way back in 1987/88, to try and impress a girl I was keen on. I’d never been a huge Springsteen fan, but it was a price I was willing to pay.

Oh my god, he was good. Best part of four hours on stage, no break, and I was immediately a convert.

Never saw the lass again, but the day was certainly not wasted.
 
Ye Olde Boomer said:
No horns, Ian?
I've got to have horns.

I'll try these folks to start.

Baritone and alto saxophones: Megumi Mesaku
Tenor saxophone, clarinet: Victor Goines
Trumpet, flugelhorn: Dominick Farinacci
Cornet: Roger Webster
Trombone: Troy "Shorty" Andrews

Piano: Jon Batiste
Guitar: Joe Bonamassa
Bass: Esperanza Spalding
Organ: Tony Zamagni
Drums: Ali Jackson
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No vocalist, Boomer? :D
 
Billysboots said:
I remember buying tickets for Springsteen at Bramall Lane in Sheffield way back in 1987/88, to try and impress a girl I was keen on. I’d never been a huge Springsteen fan, but it was a price I was willing to pay.

Oh my god, he was good. Best part of four hours on stage, no break, and I was immediately a convert.

Never saw the lass again, but the day was certainly not wasted.
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That's spooky. My sister was taken to a concert by a new boyfriend. She didn't know of Bruce at all but was completely blown away!
 
AmandaJR said:
Bass - Garry Tallent
Sax - Clarence Clemons
Keyboard/Percussion - Danny Fedirici
Keyboard - Roy Bittan
Guitar - Steve Van Zandt
Guitar - Nils Lofgren
Drums - Max Weinberg
Vocals/Guitar - Bruce Springsteen

Why mess with perfection :)
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Still find it weird when I see Van Zandt playing guitar for Springsteen.
I watched Sopranos for years & had no idea 🤷‍♂️🤯
 
IanMcC said:
Thought I would put together my ideal band to watch live. These are by no means the most proficient in their separate fields, but simply a collection of individuals that would be mesmerizing to watch on stage.



Singer/guitarist/harmonica – Howlin’ Wolf. – Arguably the greatest exponent of American Blues, but inarguably its greatest voice and showman.



Lead guitar/vocals – John Martyn – nothing is beyond him, and such an imaginative songwriter. Hard as nails, as well.



Rhythm guitar/vocals – David Gedge – (from The Wedding Present) instantly recognizable, and another brilliant songwriter.



Bass – Norman Watt-Roy – Simply, along with Jack Bruce maybe, top of his field.



Drums – Karl Burns – (from The Fall) – mesmerizing to watch, with that hint of insanity that exits with many great artists



Keyboards/Vocals – Tori Amos - mesmerizing to watch, with that hint of insanity that exits with many great artists, but also a brilliant songwriter.



Over to you…….
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Howlin' Wolf and Gedge - love it.
If we could somehow fit Johnny Cash, Amy Winehouse and Brian Molko into the band too, I'd be thrilled.
 
Guitar/vocals - Cornwell
Bass - Burnel
Keyboards - Greenfield
Drums - Black
AKA the Stranglers pre 1990.

Otherwise...
Guitar - Oldfield or Gilmour
Bass - Burnel
Drums - Josh Freese
Keyboards - Hutter or Greenfield
 
KenL said:
Guitar/vocals - Cornwell
Bass - Burnel
Keyboards - Greenfield
Drums - Black
AKA the Stranglers pre 1990.

Otherwise...
Guitar - Oldfield or Gilmour
Bass - Burnel
Drums - Josh Freese
Keyboards - Hutter or Greenfield
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I saw your dream lineup.....twice. They were brilliant. Greenfield almost made it into my line up, but Tori's stage presence won the day.
 
Feel like I want to do two versions, because a lot of my real favourite artists are somewhat lesser-known. First the supergroup version:

Vocals - Eddie Vedder
Guitar - Lindsey Buckingham
Guitar - Jack White
Bass - Flea
Drums - Dave Grohl

Now my lesser-known version:
Vocals - Jamie Lenman (Reuben)
Guitar - Mike Vennart (Oceansize)
Guitar - Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro)
Bass - Carlos Dengler (Interpol)
Drums - still Dave Grohl.
 
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