MojoRedFoot Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Forgive me if this has been done. It's hard to pick 5 so I extended to 10. Have fun guys and gals. Feel free to explain why you love them. 1. Metallica - I really can't explain it. I just love them more than any other band. 2. Ensiferum - They opened a whole new world of music to me. Jari's composing is the best. Even though Jari left, Pete is a good replacement and they still churn out great stuff. 3. Týr - so progressive and really in touch with their roots. 4. INXS - they started my love of music when I was 5 yrs old. 5. Unearth - so f***ing heavy. One of the best live shows you will ever go to. 6. Megadeth - Rust in Peace. That's all I have to say 7. Amon Amarth - again, great live band. Always evolving 8. Alice In Chains - Jerry has been a huge influence in my guitar playing. As good live as they are recorded. Layne's voice still gives me chills. 9. Mozart - his music brings me to tears 10. The Beatles - another early favorite. Lots of beautiful songs. "Let it be" is going to play at my funeral. Honorable mention to Paul Gilbert, Darkest Hour, Chet Atkins and James Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 In no particular order 1- Foo Fighters- I really like Dave Grohl and his sound, lyrics are good as well 2-Arctic Monkeys- One of my influences, I like the raw sound 3-Cage the Elephant- same thing as Arctic Monkeys 4-Eric Clapton- just so good, a lot of people say he is overrated, but I just like his playing 5- John Mayer- I actually like Continuum, his blues stuff is pretty good 6- Shinedown- tons of great charts, nice solid sound and ability to go from fairly heavy to melodic 7-Nirvana- Not the best band, but an influence on me nonetheless 8-SRV- Such a great player, music is just mind bending 9-Them Crooked Vultures- I really dig the sound, very similar to QOTSA (hence Josh Homme in the band) so it would kinda be a tie. 10- Myself- I try to write music that appeases me. Music is a release, and while I'm not that good, I'm no slouch, but I use it as a way to express myself most importantly. I try to combine all of these things together, and write stuff that releases me, but others may also enjoy. I am not trying to sound egotistical, I am my own worst critic, but I keep trying and I feel it is important to enjoy what you play and write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laaz Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Currently ? Changes every so often... Blind Guardian Megadeth Overkill Alice in Chains Ozzy (Randy era) Iron Maiden Riot Obsession Laaz Rockit Tesla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 No particular order here. The Band Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Jimi Hendrix BB King Chuck Berre U2 Albert King Bob Dylan Neil Young Thelonious Monk Pat Metheny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yeah it totally changes: Faith No More Mr Bungle Kyuss Clutch Buckethead Praxis Black Sabbath The Beatles Deltron 3030 Pink Floyd The end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's been awhile... I couldn't do it. I tried. I'm too old and have acquired too many favorites to limit it to 10. I'd still call Rush my all time favorite band... Floyd, Zep... always on the list. Love me some Van Halen. But seriously... if I go back far enough and just list my "favorite bands through time" the list would be huge. I'm talking 2 years old and singing with Nancy Sinatra on the radio "These boots are made for walkin'..." kind of a LONG time.... damn I'm old. Where's that Geritol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Arcadius Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Alice Cooper Aerosmith Black Crowes Black Sabbath (early Ozzy era & Dio Era - ok, these are 2 different bands!) Deep Purple Rainbow (Dio era) Dio Dream Theater Queensryche Iron Maiden Not in an order of priority. You can notice that on every list I make, I try to go alphabetically, just to keep track of things.And I must squeeze Uriah Heep in that list as well... And must be certainly forgetting some major influences... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl200 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Beatles Cream Mothers of Invention Bob Dylan The Band Neil Young Eagles Steely Dan Doobe Brothers (early and late) Jackson Brown Yes I' am older so you can see my short term memory is suffering. 20 years ago seems like just last week! I can't remember yesterday. I blame it on my misspent youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Bands: The Beatles (Group and individually) Bob Dylan Rolling Stones The Byrds (and various off-shoots) Buffalo Springfield (and various off-shoots) The (original) Animals Yardbirds (oriiginal) Cream (and EC individually, too) Jimi Hendrix Experience The Pretenders Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 RUSH (Group & Individuals) YES Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd Van Halen (Early w/David Lee Roth) Aerosmith Black Sabbath Jethro Tull UFO Judas Priest Not exactly in the above order except for RUSH & YES. There would be many more if I wasn't limited to ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Led Zeppelin Ian Gillian era Deep Purple Mick Taylor era Rolling Stones Soundgarden Freddie King David Lee Roth era Van Halen pre 1977 Aerosmith Pre MTV era ZZ Top Duane Allman era Allman Bros Bon Scott era AC/DC This could all change tomorrow. I'm not really into favorites. Some bands put out one great album and many duds. I love 50s era blues, be-bop, and vast amounts of one hit wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_JEM Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 1. Boston, Brad Delp 2. AC/DC, Bon scott 3. Jimi Hendrix 4. Roy Buchanan 5. Joe Satriani 6. Gary Moore/Thin Lizzy 7. UFO 8. The Who 9. Lord Bishop Rocks 10. Fleetwood mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Not in any particular order AC/DC Led Zeppelin The Who Thin Lizzy (especially Gary Moore-era) Cream Blue Öyster Cult Jefferson Airplane Kiss Queen The White Stripes (also including Jack's work in The Racounteurs, but rather The White Stripes if I have to choose only 10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Maybe I'm dating myself, (which should not be confused with what people sometimes tell me to do to myself), but here are my 10 favorites: WHO Animals THEM Buffalo Springfield Crosby, Stills & Nash (and sometimes Young) Yardbirds Stones Beatles Tower of Power Byrds Chuck Berry Other than the Stones & Beatles I've worked with each of these groups, (and I was booked to play at Candlestick in 1966 with the Beatles...but got canceled!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Maybe I'm dating myself' date=' (which should not be confused with what people sometimes tell me to do to myself), but here are my 10 favorites: WHO Animals THEM Buffalo Springfield Crosby, Stills & Nash (and sometimes Young) Yardbirds Stones Beatles Tower of Power Byrds Chuck Berry Other than the Stones & Beatles I've worked with each of these groups, (and I was booked to play at Candlestick in 1966 with the Beatles...but got canceled!)[/quote'] I'm intrigued... in what way have you worked with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Pearl Jam The Beatles Wings Paul McCartney The Who Zeppelin Robert Plant The Yardbirds Stones Clapton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Stevie Ray Vaughan - Tone and Intensity. He makes any song he plays his. Led Zeppelin - Riffs, Leads, Exploration, you name it, Zep had it. ZZ Top - The pinnacle of Blues Rock! Over 30 years of consistently Bad *** music. Leon Russell - Best and most Understated songwriter of our time. Clapton - Cream, Yardbirds, Solo. It's all so necessary. The last 5 are a lot harder to pick out. Too many to choose from, but perhaps Megadeth - Metal done right Rush - They're just infectious Buddy Guy - Living Blues Legend Little Feat - Best Jam Band on the planet Benny Goodman - Encapsulates the Swing Era, nails it like no one else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Uh...uh...the pressure, man! The freakin' pressure! OK, in no particular order: Rush Led Zeppelin Bob Dylan Procol Harum Yes Frank Zappa/The Mothers of Invention Grateful Dead Jefferson Airplane Elmore James Hank Williams That's probably pretty close to the truth, except for a few of the bands on there. Honorable mention to: WAR, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Black Sabbath, The Flying Burrito Brothers, ZZ Top, and Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It may change daily for me but today I'm feeling Beatles Shaved Hamster Peeping Tom (Mike Patton) U2 Faith No more STP The Killers Beck Clash Talking Heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I'm intrigued... in what way have you worked with them? I was an opening act for them...back in the 60's for instance' date=' (some old posters): [img']http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac94/DanvillRob/Posters/PWBMByrdsPoster.jpg?t=1265236016[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrosion of conformity Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's too hard to pick favorites, but 10 that would be near the top are: Pantera Corrosion of Conformity In Flames Pink Floyd System of a Down Megadeth Rage Against the Machine Blink-182 AC/DC Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I was an opening act for them...back in the 60's Cool! for instance' date=' (some old posters): [img']http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac94/DanvillRob/Posters/PWBMByrdsPoster.jpg?t=1265236016[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Pearl JamThe Beatles Wings Paul McCartney The Who Zeppelin Robert Plant The Yardbirds Stones Clapton Hey Bill I'm a big Macca and Wings fan myself. They don't much much love anymore but loved the 1970 though 77 albums. It seemed like they had a hit song on the radio every summer of my youth. My Top Ten: Beatles (together and solo) Beach Boys (Brian Wilson) Chicago (early) Paul Simon Todd Rundgren Eric Clapton Elton John (early 70s) Eagles (70s) Fountains of Wayne Billy Joel (70's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yeah, limiting this to "ten" is (almost) impossible. There are SO many bands, and individual musicians I like. Plus, I seem to go through phases, too. So...??? ;>b CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 The top five are definitely easier than 5-10. My top five stay pretty much the same, but after that there's just too many of the same caliber. I had to leave out Albert Collins Johnny Winter Lonnie Mack Pantera Eagles Buffalo Springfield Grateful Dead Bad Company Queen (+Paul Rodgers) Cat Stevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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