Tedster Posted December 16, 2000 Share Posted December 16, 2000 Okay, you've been given the power to "mend fences"...patch up rifts and creative differences between "artistes". Unfortunately, this will only work on musicians, so you can't fix world problems. Which acts would you like to see reunite and tour? (Oh, and you can't bring dead people back, so no Doors, Beatles, etc...).. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted December 16, 2000 Share Posted December 16, 2000 Nobody, really. If they were great, they've already left us a body of work that they may or may not be able to equal anyway. Now, if you could bring back Miles Davis, then we'd have something. Hate to be a killjoy, and I hope other people get to have some fun with this topic...but most reunions leave me pretty cold. Sometimes you truly can't go home anymore. Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted December 16, 2000 Author Share Posted December 16, 2000 Not at all, and a null vote is just as valid as another. There was a reference on the "Christmas" thread about a Cream reunion...that's all... I've gotta say, a lot of people criticized it, but I enjoyed the heck outta the CSN&Y (always sounds like a railroad to me) reunion last year. A lot of people, like myself, were too young to see some of these legendary bands when they were in their heydey (I was like 12 back in 69), but have been influenced by their music, so it's great to be able to see them live. "Tastefully done" is always an arguable point, but I guess, if one enjoys it then it's cool... "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST.Morigeaugte.net Posted December 16, 2000 Share Posted December 16, 2000 I wasn't really serious..... just a favorite collection of artists... Whom oddly enough have left us with a fair amount GREAT material... individually and collectively. Again just a personal wish. I do totally agree with Craig though. Mo http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinopop Posted December 16, 2000 Share Posted December 16, 2000 The only one that comes immediately to mind would be Genesis with the lineup that included Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett. BTW, Ted, you make the assumption that these folks pull together busy schedules, put away petty differences and and - hopefully - have the same creative energy they had 20 - 30 years ago. And you stopped short of raising the dead? http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif - Layne - Layne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted December 16, 2000 Author Share Posted December 16, 2000 Okay, raise the dead if you want... "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhcomp45aol.com Posted December 16, 2000 Share Posted December 16, 2000 All of the reunion concerts I have seen over the last 6 years have been far beyond the original shows 20 years ago At great woods Ma. Boston, Doobie Brothers, Styx, Peter Frampton, Deep Purple,ELP, Also bands with a few changes in the lineup REO Speedwagon, Kansas, Lynyrd Skynyrd still put on a hell of a show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted December 16, 2000 Share Posted December 16, 2000 Happy The Man is back together after 20 years. More of a cult following than a 'famous' band. Kit Watkins is the only original member not returning. He has been replaced by David Rosenthal. A studio project is in the works and live gigs are already happening (mostly mid-atlantic for now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted December 16, 2000 Share Posted December 16, 2000 Well I have to say I don't like reunion shows much myself, normally. BUT, I have seen a few that have surprised me. I saw the Who a couple of months ago and they really blew me away. The show was far beyond my expectations, as I admit I mostly went to see Zak Starkey play drums... I'd never heard him before and kept hearing how great he was. The hype is all true! But everyone really sounded inspired and had fun. And, not that it's really a "reunion" because they never went away, but I've always enjoyed the Stones' shows. They always bring something new to the table when they tour, and the sound is generally great even in huge arenas which is really saying something. But, by far the biggest surprise reunion I've ever seen was the Jimmy Page/Robert Plant shows about 5 years ago. I only wish John Paul Jones would've been there too (and in fact, when Zeppelin were inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame, Jones asked Page and Plant why they'd seemingly forgotten his phone number when they went on tour). If you don't have the CD and/or (preferably) the video of this tour, you need it! Many of the versions of Zeppelin songs that were performed blew away the originals, I kid you not. The idea to perform with a full orchestra and several Arabic string and percussion players produced inspired results. If you can listen to the version of "Four Sticks" from this CD or video and not get chills, you must not have a nervous system. I guess the only other reunion I'd like to see which would probably actually be good, would be the original Meters with Zigabu. Otherwise, can't really think of one. --Lee [This message has been edited by Lee Flier (edited 12-16-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanner Posted December 16, 2000 Share Posted December 16, 2000 boy, when they put 'senior member' after your names this topic really shows why :-) AMPSSOUNDBETTERLOUDER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted December 17, 2000 Author Share Posted December 17, 2000 Sonny, ye better show some respect for your elders...I've a mind to thrash ye with my cane! I got no time to be wipin' you kids' noses... Whippersnappers! Hooligans! "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted December 17, 2000 Share Posted December 17, 2000 <> By definition, reunions have to be something out of the past...it's probably premature to have an L.A. Style reunion. Or maybe not! I can just see the ads on late night TV in mid-2001... "CLASSIC TECHNO! All your favorite tracks from the early 90s! "Move," "Injected by a Poison," "James Brown is Dead," "Y'All Ready for This"...they're all here! (cut to yellow happy face, rave poster) CLASSIC TECHNO! Revisit those raves of your youth! $24.95 for 2 CDs, order by mail or call 1-800-RAVENOW." Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted December 20, 2000 Share Posted December 20, 2000 I'd like to see the Police. Jellyfish, too. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletcher Posted December 20, 2000 Share Posted December 20, 2000 Originally posted by offramp@earthlink.net: I'd like to see the Police. If you had been out drinkin' with me and a couple of my buddies last Sunday night...you'd have seen more than your share of Police. I'm quite happy to have the Police leave me the fuck alone, thank you...and that goes double for the band with 'Stink' as a frontman. FWIW, around our shop, we call those reunion tours "401/k tours"...we started that with the Eagles 'reunion tour' at $135/ticket. The Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith tour last summer was the mother of all "some memories are better left alone" tours...but that's just my opinion. Given the choice, I'd rather see a good 'local band'...oh well. ----- Fletcher Mercenary Audio http://www.mercenary.com Fletcher Mercenary Audio Roscoe Ambel once said: Pro-Tools is to audio what fluorescent is to light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2000 Share Posted December 20, 2000 No reunions but to go back in time and see Basie with Young in the band, or Louis when he was young, or Beatles in Hamburg in 61, or Pistols in 76 or Bird and Diz etc..Robert Johnson in some hole in the wall.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salyphus Posted December 20, 2000 Share Posted December 20, 2000 I'd like to see Pink FLoyd get back together. Not necessarily with Roger Waters though, but with SYD BARRETT! To me they were never the same after Syd left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhcomp45aol.com Posted December 20, 2000 Share Posted December 20, 2000 Sal , To me they only made three albums ,Medle,Dark Side of the Moon,and Wish You Were Here. Before it sounded like a kids jam and after it sounded like Gilmores jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profesrgeo Posted December 20, 2000 Share Posted December 20, 2000 O.K., I'll bite. . . How about STEELY DAN, first, back in 199x(?Drew Zingg on guitar), and again this year I know I'll get shit for this one but Fleetwood Mac blew me away too. Never really knew who the fuck Lindsey Buckingham was before that. . . CSN&Y sooooooo much better with Neil (and those Neuman KSM105s) As for those fantasy reunions, I'd REALLY like to see Joni Mitchell wit the band she had on the "Shadows and Light" tour. Jaco Pastorias, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, etc... geo This message has been edited by profesrgeo@earthlink.net on 12-20-2000 at 11:00 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted December 20, 2000 Share Posted December 20, 2000 The interesting thing about contributing here is that you never know when you're going to shove a hot poker in Fletcher's ass. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST.Morigeaugte.net Posted December 20, 2000 Share Posted December 20, 2000 Fletcher sez.. 'Given the choice, I'd rather see a good 'local band'...oh well.' Gotta agree whole heartedly here Flecther... In Seattle we've got a few journeymen type bands..... 'Dick Powell','Issac Scott',' Fat James'. These bands definitely put on killer shows. Pioneer Square has 7 clubs all within walking distance, and always have a '10 bucks get in all' deal. Mo http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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