What group would you like to see do a reunion gig

Two of my fondest gig memories was Joy Division at Bangor University, and The Smiths at Leicester poly. In both cases I think they are best left as fond memories, and clearly a reformation is impossible in the former case. The excellent film 'Control' did a very fine job of recreating Joy Division's live atmosphere though.

Nigel

The Stone Roses!

ROTF - I take it a time machine a la Bill & Ted is not an option and they have to be living ?

I saw Lloyd Cole and the Commotions reform a few years ago for the anniversary of Rattlesnakes and very good it was too. So I'd happily go to see them again.

I always said I'd go to see the Police if they reformed but given the price of the tickets and size of the venues I'll pass. Hell, I've even passed on Crowded House because of the large venues - much rather see Neil doing his solo stuff in smaller venues or Neil and Tim.

I never saw Pentangle live so that would be interesting, but maybe that's best left in the past.
What about the JAM ? If the energy and attitude of the late seventies could be reproduced then possibly it could be worth it, but I doubt it, another left in the past.

What I would go to see is Public Image - I can't imagine Mr Lydon being boring.

I always thought Pink Floyd doing the closing night on the main stage at Glastonbury would be something special.


Come to think of it, there aren't really any bands I desperately want to see again it was all about the time, place and people that made it special !! Can I use that Time Machine instead ?

Alan

The Who, Jimi hendrix Experience, The Doors, Love, the Beatles....but all with the original line-ups, so highly unlikely in this life sadly.

Aside from all the obvious bands of dead people (Jimi Hendrix, Experience, Beatles, John Coltrane's classic quartet, Miles Davis' two classic quintets, Weather Report, etc.), it might be fun to hear reunions of Genesis with Peter Gabriel, and the original Mahavishnu Orchestra.

All best,
Fred

Fred

I agree a Genesis re-union featuring their strongest line-up

Peter Gabriel – vocals
Anthony Phillips – guitar
Tony Banks – keyboards
Mike Rutherford - bass
John Mayhew - drums

would be interesting and worthwhile, but I don't think it will happen, which is shame because Trespass was a really excellent album.

ATB Rotf

A re-union I'd love to see is Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood - I bet they could really do the Brontosaurus.

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John Mayhew - drums

Hm. John who ? Whatever one may say about Phil Collins, it seems fairly clear that if the guy is capable of anything, it is to drum. Personally I've never heard anything of John Mayhew since.

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Originally posted by Cheese:

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John Mayhew - drums

Hm. John who ? Whatever one may say about P*** C******, it seems fairly clear that if the guy is capable of anything (?), it is to drum (well he's no John Hiseman or Carl Palmer is he). Personally I've never heard anything of John Mayhew since (which I'd hope you'd agree is a great shame).

John Mayhew was an excellent drummer and the best drummer Genesis ever had by some distance - I rate him better than Chris Stewart or John Silver. For years John's post-Genesis life was a mystery. John didn't claim his Trespass royalty cheque, he preferred to quit the music business and moved to Australia and became a carpenter. When you listen to the Knife you realise that this was Genesis's loss - financially maybe not, but artistically certainly.

I'd only really want to see Genesis if John Mayhew was on drums - no problem with Steve Hackett on guitar.

ATB Rotf

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The Pretty Things
Latin Quarter

ROTF I can fully accept that your opinion is different from mine, but first of all could you please refrain from quoting me while deliberately changing some words. Thanks.

I know it is über-cool to bash Phil Collins but ignoring his existence (your asterisks) and influence on music is a proof of ignorance the same way as some people don't know John Mayhem. I have never heard of him and I guess he was more refined than Collins (who isn't really) but I doubt he had his groove and authority. Writing Phil Collins's name in full is no shameful act.

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Originally posted by Cheese:
ROTF I can fully accept that your opinion is different from mine, but first of all could you please refrain from quoting me while deliberately changing some words. Thanks.

Yes I apologise - no offence to you was intended.

I'd encourage you to listen to Trespass and hear what you think of John Mayhew - it would have been good if John had stayed with the group for a few more records and the chance to hear him one more with Peter Gabriel et al would be something that I should genuinely like to hear. I think those who knock Genesis would be quite surprised on how together they could sound on those early albums.

ATB Rotf

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Originally posted by Chris Kelly:
The Who, Jimi hendrix Experience, The Doors, Love, the Beatles....but all with the original line-ups, so highly unlikely in this life sadly.

chris, love w/ arthur lee did play about 15 years ago at some l.a. venues, not sure if they toured at that time. i noted they played the whiskey on the strip then, where i saw them in about '64 (only a lad, my uncle brought me)

Just thought of another: the Keith Jarrett "European" Quartet, with Jan Garbarek, Palle Danielsson, and Jon Christensen ... a group equal to the best in all of jazz, or any kind of music for that matter.

All best,
Fred

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Originally posted by Cheese:

Writing Phil Collins's name in full is no shameful act.

Nor is praising him: I think Collins is a fantastic drummer, and I think his first solo release, Face Value, is a fantastic album.

All best,
Fred

The Jesus Lizard

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one of the best live bands you could ever see

That reminds me - It's a pity that Noddy Holder is not keen on boogyin' and touring anymore.

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It's a pity that Noddy Holder is not keen on boogyin' and touring anymore.

Thank god for small mercies.

I remember a conversation in the pub (most unusual)along these lines. At the time I said Bob Marley & the Wailers and stand by this. Munch I had the privelidge of seeing SAHB along with Rory Gallacher and the Who at Celtic park Glasgow cica 1974 but unfortunately like Fidelio was much too young to appreciate this as my brother was left with a ticket on the day and guess who he was forced to take. I still thank him for it even though I can remember almost nothing of it.

Allman brothers with Duane.

Stevie Ray Vaughan and double trouble.

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It's a pity that Noddy Holder is not keen on boogyin' and touring anymore.

Thank god for small mercies.

I guess we're all going to have different views on this - I've never enjoyed Slade, but I think Noddy is an OK guy even if he couldn't spell.

I'd like to see Creedence Clearwater Revival re-united and doing a tour - John, Stu and Doug are alive, but the relationship between John and the other two makes Dave Gilmour seem like Roger Walter's best friend.

I'd also like to hear a reformed Renaissance or Planxty.

I'd like to see Denny Laine's Electric String Band again, I cant beleive that there are no 'undiscovered' recordings is the decca/deram vault.

A Love reunion would have to include Bryan McClean as well as Arthur, it was the tension between the two of them that helped to drive the band. There is a live recording out that was recorded long after the demise of the original band, but my recollection is that is was way sub-standard.

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Originally posted by Diode100:

A Love reunion would have to include Bryan McClean as well as Arthur, it was the tension between the two of them that helped to drive the band. There is a live recording out that was recorded long after the demise of the original band, but my recollection is that is was way sub-standard.

I saw a concert on TV where Arthur was obviously ill - but the music was so good that it still shone through.

Jellyfish.
Tragic that they only did 2 albums before splitting up. I did get to see them in Cambridge & they were superb. Any band who's lead singer stands up whilst playing drums has got to be worth reforming!
Matt.