Calling rock Gods

[Big Dave]

The game is simple. You have been elevated to Rock God and the gig is to hire your all time rock band.

If you can find some vid to support the claim even better - but a list will do.

You can consider how the chemisty might work, or just who you think is the stand out musician.

Dead or alive - you're a god - we can work with ghosts.


Drums
I had a hard time choosing - I mean, all these are tough.

At first I thought Stephen Morris for his work in Joy Division and New Order.
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Then I thought nah, Ian Paice. I used to come home from school and play Deep Purple's Machine Head as loud as the headphones in those days would go.
Nearly every afternoon. They were the first rock riffs that many of us nailed on a guitar, so it has sentimental value.
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I had to consider Don Henley too. A lead vocal who can manage the sticks is a plus.

But in the end the drummer that has made me go 'wow' the most was Blondie's Clem Burke.
The dude hits the skins harder and faster than man's got a right.
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Clem at the back.

Bass.
The legendary Klaus Voorman was first thought. Evryone recorded with Vorrman in the 70's.
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Or another studio legend Donald 'Duck' Dunn, This is some of the best walking Bass ever.
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(The Blues Bros Brass section is my backing section.)

But really, I have a clear cut favourite. Peter Hook gets the call. Joy Division and New Order like Morris, but the way his Bass takes charge of the melody gets me every time.
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Guitarists next.

[MisterD]

I can't even decide on a drummer...Frank Beard? John Bonham? Rob Heaton? Phil Taylor? Neil Peart?

I'm putting this game in the too hard basket for now...

[riffer]

Okay. Ads are on for the Bathurst at the moment. I'll play.

I call Steven Perkins for drummer.

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[Trudes]

Drummer- John Bonham
Lead guitar- Jimmy Page and Kirk Hammett (I'm a greedy God)
Bass- Jason Newsted
Vocals - Jim Morrison
(and I like what I like ;))

[MisterD]

Thanks Trudes, you've helped me out no end by nominating Jason for the bass...I can't go past Cliff Burton, actually maybe a twin bass deal with Lemmy might be in order,

[Trudes]

Thanks Trudes, you've helped me out no end by nominating Jason for the bass...I can't go past Cliff Burton, actually maybe a twin bass deal with Lemmy might be in order,

Do it!! Be greedy like me :D

[gatch]

Wicked thought big D.

I'm no expert but there could only be 2 drummers to choose from.. The late great John Bonzo Bonham, or Danny Carey, they both beat the drums harder than Tua working on Camerons head..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJchuDzcoVs

Guitar - Eric Clapton, Jimmy Paige or Tom Morello.

Bass - John Paul Jones.

Vocals - Till Lindemann or Justin "Jack hammer" Niesen.

What ever the result, it would be loud, technical and the stage show would have lots of explosions. Bring it..

[Skyryder]

Drums Mick Fleetwood
Lead Guitar George Benson
Bass Lee Doorman (Iron Butterfly)
Keyboards Lil Richard.
Vocals Kelly Jones (Sterophonics)

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There's a bit of a treat at the end of the vid. Not all great guitar is rock.

Skyryder

[fridayflash]

hmmmm, if im gonna put a band together it'll have to be a raw garage band
to entertain myself and fellow bike pals whilst working on our bikes in
the shed...and drinking home brew.... so perhaps a raw three piece?

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[fridayflash]

on guitar.....

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[fridayflash]

and last but not least- bass/vocals.... ill call up burke shelly of budgie
for his rythmic 'p'bass pickings and unashamed 'castrated goat' vocals

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[fridayflash]

but what to call such an um,er....supergroup!?

[Maha]

John Lennon was once asked ''do you think Ringo Star is the best drummer in the world''? ...Lennons reply ''I dont think hes the best drummer in the beatles''!.....:clap:

[Insanity_rules]

Oh OK I'll play. Drums Joey Jordison from slipknot, Bass has to be Flea from the Chilis (Close race between him and Mel Schacher from Grand Funk Railroad), Lead guitar has to be the one and only Gary Moore and Vocals/ Rhythm Guitar has to be Dave Grohl from the Foo's.

Beat that mear mortals.

I'd call my band "Fuck we're awesome"

[Laxi]

ok! vocals = dave draiman, bass = steve kmak. lead = dan donegan. drums = mike wengren:headbang: oh hangon
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:rofl:

[Big Dave]

The composition of the band is entirely up to the individual gawd.

I'll have
Drums - Burke
Bass - Hook
Keyboards -
Guitars -
Vocal -

Others
Backing singer
Brass/sax/trumpet
Percussionist

Producer - or Gawd might produce it theyself - in which case probaly hire an engineer.

I don't think there is any need to nominate 'lead' and 'rhythm' guitars - these guys can do it all - just the number - 1 if that's enough for your sound, 2 would be 'standard', 3 worked for Lynard Skynard. Maybe the singer strums too.

I've worked out 1 guitar so far. For sheer versatility one is Wood, R.

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Sigh. Santana, Townshend, Beck, Moore, Richards, Zappa, Knopfler....:slap:

[Gubb]

Vocals - Mike Patton (Faith No More)
Guitar - Brent Hinds (Mastodon)
Bass - Ryknow (Mudvayne)
Drums - Chris Adler (Lamb Of God)

Producing - Rick Rubin

[fridayflash]

hmmm....just a thought, maybe 'the slick biscuits' hehe

[noobi]

Eddie Vedder on vocals
Jaco Pastorius on bass
David Gilmour on guitar
Danny Carey on drums

done :rockon:

[SARGE]

wow .. ok .. so im a bit of a Southern Rock fan and loved the sound of Lynyrd Skynyrd (Spelled correctly for Big Dave), Molly Hatchet and the Outlaws..


so triple lead guitar... Eddie Van Halen, Alex Lifeson from RUSH, and Carlos Santana (just dont let him talk)

Bass - Geddy Lee from Rush or Geezer Butler from Sabbath

Drums - Neil Peart or Tommy Aldrege

Frontman - there can be only one ... David Lee Roth.. maybe let Dave Grohl sing backup

[MisterD]

I think Sarge has the way to go with this, it's too hard unless you think of the style of band you're aiming for...I'm going classic blues based rock, and I've given myself an extra constraint with no two members from any real band (so Bonzo, Bob Plant and JP Jones all out of contention...) three guitars 'cos it's gotta be live eh?


Drums: Ginger Baker
Bass: John Entwistle
Guitar1: Jimmy Page
Guitar2: Billy Gibbons
Guitar3: Keith Richards
Vocals: Ian Gillan or Paul Rogers, can't quite decide.

[Big Dave]

2nd Guitar. So Jeff Beck pops his 'ead round the door...

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And check out Jimmy Page as a baby.

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[Big Dave]

My head hurts contemplating Guitarists.

Da singa.

Co-pilot is adament that Hutchence, M. is her front man. I understand that too. I saw Michael in his Oxford Street heyday many times and that was the voice (and hair) of a rock god in it's prime.

Elegantly wasted - from the 2nd comeback.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oanqr41-C0

But I don't think I want a rock god. I'm in charge here. I want a vocalist. A singer. Maybe even a girl?

Our daughter's middle name is Martha.

The muffin's Echo Beach for the co pilot:
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The Motel's Martha for me. Sigh. I had a girlfriend that looked like this before I met the CP. Rode a CB250.

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But then I also agree with Jim's nomination.

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but he's also a god so nah.

A singer I thought - a 'voice'.

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OK - wrong track. Forget the singer bit. Mick, David Bowie, and Ian Dury, I'm sorry.

I take the portents of drowning in your own vomit as a topical rejoinder and pick Bonn.

My front man is Scott, B.

Viva le bogon!

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[eelracing]

I want a vocalist. A singer.

I take the portents of drowning in your own vomit as a topical rejoinder and pick Bonn.

My front man is Scott, B.



I can but only agree and therefore your guitarist is an easy pick...Jimi Hendrix.

Carrying on the drowning/Choking thread Mama Cass would have to be backup vocals.Would make for an interesting dynamic when they play
Whole Lotta Rosie.

But these guys were pretty good in there day

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[Maha]

Drums: Carmine Appice
Vocals: David Coverdale
Lead Guitar: Zakk Wilde
Guitar: Gary Moore
Bass: Steve Harris

[MisterD]

Thought my headliners needed a punk opener to get the crowd going:

Drums: Topper Headon
Bass: JJ Burnel
Guitar1: Johnny Ramone
Guitar2: East Bay Ray
Vocals: John Lydon

[fridayflash]

hmmmm a punk lineup.....

drums....rat scabies

bass....hoxton tom

guitar....steve jones

vox....colin mcfaull

ok a bit of a punk/oi crossover