Awesome Bands that don't get enough credit

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Going thru some nostalgia jams and got to thinking about some awesome bands that were on the cusp of fame but didn't make it. Here are two of my favorites. Please add yours.

Oldschoolcuda

UFO
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpUsULr_uLw"]U.F.O. - Rock Bottom (1975) - YouTube[/ame]

Screaming Trees
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5f561Y1x4"]Screaming Trees - Nearly Lost You - YouTube[/ame]
 
This need qualification.
What comes to mind is groups that were bigger in England than they ever where here.
(I'd put UFO in that group. Bigger in Germany too. Schneker maybe?)
"The Quo" for instance. Most people in America (other then maybe in this thread) couldn't tell you who they are. But they opened Live Aid.
And Mott. Who knows that Ian Hunter wrote Cleveland Rock?
Other than that sub-group there are lots of groups that were "underated" and never made it.
Someone gave a good reason for it on youtube from an inside perspective of period record company marketing. Much better than I could. If I find it I'll post.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kiYAIM4N_A"]Status Quo - Rockin' all over the world (LIVE AID 1985) - YouTube[/ame]
 
Other than that sub-group there are lots of groups that were "underrated" and never made it.
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Not a debate here on qualifications. Looking for bands that inspired you but didn't become mainstream for one reason or the other.
 
adriver said:
This need qualification.
What comes to mind is groups that were bigger in England than they ever where here.
(I'd put UFO in that group. Bigger in Germany too. Schneker maybe?)
"The Quo" for instance. Most people in America (other then maybe in this thread) couldn't tell you who they are. But they opened Live Aid.
And Mott. Who knows that Ian Hunter wrote Cleveland Rock?
Other than that sub-group there are lots of groups that were "underated" and never made it.
Someone gave a good reason for it on youtube from an inside perspective of period record company marketing. Much better than I could. If I find it I'll post.
Status Quo - Rockin' all over the world (LIVE AID 1985) - YouTube
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I have a live Status Quo set on vinyl that I must have played 10000 times lol (can't remember the name, but it was recorded in Glasgow- great album)


one of my favorite bands:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP0NyKSYb64"]Danko Jones - "Sound of Love" - YouTube[/ame]
 
Fantastic idea for a thread. Gets some good music back on the table!

I can't remember the last time I heared the Screeming Trees. Thanks!

Here are some of my favorite songs by a few of my favorite bands that were swept under the rug. -

Pentagram - Be Forewarned

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Phf6VNEg0s"]Richie Jackson-And Now-Transworld Skateboarding - YouTube[/ame]

Peter and the Test Tube Babies - The Jinx

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fiXPTDRNPc"]peter and the testtube babies the jinx. - YouTube[/ame]

Blitz - The Warriors

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFqF6R906Ho"]The warriors - YouTube[/ame]

Awesome tune, inspired by the movie.

Lots of songs written about Ghost Rider, both cowboy and superhero, but this one is my personal favorite-

Mista Mina - Ghost rider

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbqq4kbMYR4"]Mista Mina - Ghost Rider - YouTube[/ame]

And this band...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXiW-Lg1wrM"]Those Dancing Days - Those Dancing Days - YouTube[/ame]

Everything that I have ever heard by these girls is worth another spin. They may just be my favorite new band.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBEAS913xlc"]Those Dancing Days - Run Run (Official video) - YouTube[/ame]
 
Montrose lead singer the red rocker himself sammmy hagar

heavy metal noise and ashout out to bon scott forever and angus young the best guitar player that ever rocked this earth

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
 
He's not rock and his career isn't near over but this guy doesn't get the publicity he deserves! Heck, I didn't even know he sings till a few weeks ago! I knew him from the tv show Leverage (great show)
This isn't even his best song! He's also got a movie coming out in march called 50 to 1
[ame]http://youtu.be/8aE-ZsPbZdU[/ame]
 
Triumph - seldom heard

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkx47Zsyicc"]TRIUMPH - Lay it on the Line (Live in HALIFAX) - YouTube[/ame]
 
Savatage, nuff said.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAL4xyUJhCU"]Savatage - The Price You Pay - YouTube[/ame]


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubmft9_LeE8"]Savatage - Gutter Ballet (Video) - YouTube[/ame]


Arcade

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4ghMBgR0ao"]Arcade - Cry No More - YouTube[/ame]


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXNKag13eKo"]Arcade - Messed Up World (Stephen Pearcy) - YouTube[/ame]


and I've posted some from this band here in the What are You Listening to Thread. Phantom Blue

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc_LUlJAXH8"]Phantom Blue - You're Free [Michelle Meldrum Tribute] - YouTube[/ame]


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUyB6WF9cgY"]Phantom Blue - Caught In The Fire - YouTube[/ame]
 
look up some songs by a band called Triumph
another one April Wine

they didnt get all the recognition they should have ;)
 
Metal Church

Concrete Blonde

Chastain/CJSS/David T. Chastain

Ministry

Type O Negative

Sisters Of Mercy

L7

Fear

Thin Lizzy

Gary Moore
 
Oldschoolcuda said:
Not a debate here on qualifications. Looking for bands that inspired you but didn't become mainstream for one reason or the other.
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Good.
Ok, I'll add The Move.
EOL, sure. Do Ya?
But The Move in America?
I don't think so.
Do Ya?
First song ever played on Radio 1: "Flowers In The Rain".
Heard it here?

True story. I was a pallbearer at my aunt's funeral in March 77. (just looked up the date)
It was raining when I got in my 69 Coronet and turned on the radio.
First song on: "The Pits" , Hagar.

Still looking for that youtube comment.
Many groups that should have "made it" but didn't

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkyEkEYKEN4"]The Move radio spot for Split Ends LP early 70's - YouTube[/ame]
 
this is one I am rather fond of

[ame]http://youtu.be/4B6E0mijV5A[/ame]

then there is this for something completely different and totally off the wall

[ame]http://youtu.be/dKpzCCuHDVY[/ame]
 
Most Awesome Supergroup, that wasn't.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV0fsIPl4mc"]CAPTAIN BEYOND FULL ALBUM - YouTube[/ame]
 
moparlover said:
look up some songs by a band called Triumph
another one April Wine

they didnt get all the recognition they should have ;)
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My 2 favorite bands of all time. They are both Canadian bands. The last band I was in and formed was called Border Patrol. We covered mostly Canadian rock bands:

Rush, Triumph, April Wine, SAGA, Loverboy, Heart, Honeymoon Suite,The Kings...
I'm not Canadian but I sure love their rock bands!
:supz:

[ame]http://youtu.be/GXjQDGz3iso[/ame]

[ame]http://youtu.be/gpKX37K1QWU[/ame]

[ame]http://youtu.be/gx7XbV82JfQ[/ame]

[ame]http://youtu.be/sPxXWAPmVhM[/ame]

[ame]http://youtu.be/nCfe-J_YQRU[/ame]
 
Presto Ballet
This best when cranked up!

[ame]http://youtu.be/Kt5eTat8ZVA[/ame]
 
x2

April Wine

Savatage

UFO/MSG
 
Tim Brooks and the Alien Sharecroppers.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsAvVL327c0"]Tim Brooks & The Alien Sharecroppers "Shakin' This Ol' Tree" from the "See Rock City" Album - YouTube[/ame]
 
How about The Cult? Everyone knows 'Fire Woman' but few know its real name; everyone calls it 'the smokestack lightning song.'

[ame]http://youtu.be/HNcpasj__WY[/ame]
 
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLZm8Avo6iQ"]The Midnight Special 1977 - 07 - Sanford & Townsend - Smoke From A Distant Fire - YouTube[/ame]
 
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