Post here - Favorite Supergroups

[LynneSin]

Groups are band that are formed when a bunch of big name musicians get together to put create an album. Most of the members are usually known for other groups they belong to but do these supergroups in order to put out 1 or 2 albums.

My favorite Supergroups:

Traveling Wilburys - this was a Supergroup back in the late 80s that included Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne(ELO), George Harrison (the Beatles), Tom Petty and Roy Orbison. Orbison passed away a few months after the album came out. There was a 2nd album by the Wilbury's but not as good as the first one.

Them Crooked Vultures - David Grohl (Foo Fighters/Nirvana), John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) and Josh Homme (Queen of the Stone Age)

What are your favorite Supergroups?

[taterguy]

1. Golden Palominos

Off the top of my head, here are some that appeared on their albums:

Michael Stipe
Johnny Rotten
Richard Thompson
Jack Bruce
Bernie Worrell
Bob Mould
Matthew Sweet
Don Dixon
Dennis Hopper

and countless others

[harmonicon]

21. I felt they were always less than the sum of their parts.

I have a few of their records, and they never really did much for me, despite liking other things the members had been in.

[OriginalGeek]

2. The two you mentiond plus

Asia

that first album was fantastic. The next one OK and the rest, well, good thing they had that first album.

But I saw them at a Hard Rock Live a few years ago and they put on a great show.

Also, Brujeria:

Brujeria is an extreme metal band formed in Tijuana, Mexico in 1989. Their name comes from the Spanish word for "witchcraft". Their songs, which are sung in Spanish, are focused on Satanism, anti-Christianity, sex, immigration, narcotics smuggling, politics.
Brujeria is a side-project of guitarist Dino Cazares (founding member of Fear Factory), and has featured artists such as Billy Gould, Nicholas Barker, Raymond Herrera, Jeff Walker and Shane Embury. They perform under pseudonyms and portray themselves as a Latino band consisting of drug lords, concealing their identities due to being wanted by the FBI. Their lineup has changed over time and could be different at any point in time.

they are funny and make some good tunes - with Carcass and Napalm Death members it would be hard for them not to...

[LynneSin]

4. I think there should be a rule that Supergroups may only put out one album

Because it always seems that the first album is totally awesome and then the next one is kinda 'eh'

[OriginalGeek]

16. You have a point.

Brujeria has several good albums and splits but I'm not sure it counts since they kind of have "revolving" members (Wait Revolving Members could be a good name for a band! Those guys would be swingin'!) so they get an influx of fresh with every iteration...

[ohiosmith]

3. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

[harmonicon]

22. That was my pick as well.

I'm not sure that they count, since they sort of predate the terminology, but they were much better than most bands that get that moniker.

[KamaAina]

5. CSN(Y) is considered an early supergroup

as is Cream. Both are solid choices.

[bluedigger]

6. Cream

[WillParkinson]

7. My favorite Supergroup...

Either the X-men or the Avengers. Not sure which.

(Oh, c'mon, you knew someone was gonna do it.)

[LynneSin]

8. I always prefered the Justice League

I wanted to be wonder woman!

[WillParkinson]

15. Well that's cool, because...

You've always been a wonder to me, woman.

[RZM]

9. One interesting thing about supergroups

Is that they always seem to not quite hit the mark. Others would disagree, but I can't think of any that I've really liked a whole lot.

I guess my favorites would be from the alt-rock world:

Audioslave
Mad Season
Temple of the Dog
Wild Flag

I also think that the phenomenon of the 'studio supergroup' is probably a lot more common. These would be people who might not be household names to us, but are well known in the music industry. I think that's quite often the case for backing bands and jazz groups. Toto would be an example of this - they were mostly well-regarded studio musicians who decided to join forces.

Interestingly, there have been two supergroups called 'The Firm.' The first was a rock band in the 80s and included Paul Rodgers and Jimmy Page. The other was a rap group from the 90s and included Nas and Dr. Dre.

[Archae]

10. The Band.

And the Beatles.

[bluesbassman]

11. Blind Faith

I think Winwood did his best vocal work with this lineup.

[geardaddy]

12. Traveling Wilburys

and Golden Smog

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Smog

[Iggo]

13. G3 (2003)

Satriani, Vai, and Malmsteen.

[RZM]

28. I've always referred to that group as

The Three Tenors of prog-rock.

I guess the Three Tenors would be a supergroup in their own right

[pipi_k]

14. The Blues

Brothers Band vs the Louisiana Gator Boys band

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[Swede]

17. Asia had some good tunes.

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You're leaving now it's in your eyes
There's no disguising it
It really comes as no surprise
To find that you planned it all along

I see it now becomes so clear
Your insincerity
And me all starry eyed
You think that I would have known by now

Now sure as the sun will cross the sky
This lie is over
Lost like the tears that used to tide
Me over

(Only time will tell)
One thing is sure
That time will tell
(Only time will tell)
If you were wrong
The brightest ring around the moon
Will darken when I die

Now sure as the sun will cross the sky
The lie is over
Gone like the tears that used to tide
Me over

You're leaving now it's in your eyes
There's no disguising it
It really comes as no surprise
To find that you planned it all along

(Only time will tell)
I see it now
Becomes so clear
(Only time will tell)
Your insincerity
And me all starry eyed
You think that I would have known by now

Now sure as the sun will cross the sky
This lie is over
Lost like the tears that used to tide
Me over
(Over, over, over)

(Only time will tell)
You're on your own
Inside your room
(Only time will tell)
You're claiming victory
You were just using me
And there is no one you can use now

(Only time will tell)
One thing is sure
That time will tell

[lastlib]

25. "Without You" is a great tune, but ended wrong.....

That fadeout just sukked--would've been better to end w/ the same riff as the first stanza, IMHO...

[OxQQme]

18. opps delete

[OxQQme]

19. Country Joe and The Fish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PK-URq0h7ek


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RsFnCNeehbw

[Brother Buzz]

20. The Blues Brothers’ Show Band and Revue

Original lineup
While not all members appeared in the original film, the full band included:

"Joliet" Jake E. Blues (John Belushi) – lead vocals
Elwood J. Blues (Dan Aykroyd) – harmonica, backing vocals
Steve "The Colonel" Cropper – lead and rhythm guitar (formerly with Booker T & the M.G.'s)
Donald "Duck" Dunn – bass guitar (formerly with Booker T & the M.G.'s)
Murphy Dunne – keyboards (brought in to act in the film due to Paul Shaffer's commitment to perform with Gilda Radner in Gilda Live!, toured with the band in 1980)
Willie "Too Big" Hall – drums, percussion (formerly of the Bar-Kays, Isaac Hayes' band, appears in the movie)
Steve "Getdwa" Jordan – drums, percussion (Saturday Night Live Band, appears only on the albums)
Birch "Crimson Slide" Johnson – trombone (Does not appear in movie)
Tom "Bones" Malone – trombone, trumpet, saxophone (Saturday Night Live Band)
"Blue" Lou Marini – saxophone (Saturday Night Live Band)
Matt "Guitar" Murphy – lead and rhythm guitar (Howlin' Wolf, other artists)
Alan "Mr. Fabulous" Rubin – trumpet (Saturday Night Live Band)
Paul "The Shiv" Shaffer – keyboards, arranger (does not appear in movie, but live)
Tom "Triple Scale" Scott – saxophone (L.A. Express, does not appear in the movie, though his saxophone can still be heard on the soundtrack)

[HappyMe]

23. Oh yeah!

Just saw this on Sunday. Good dance tunes while you are cooking!

[NoGOPZone]

24. Little Village

Ry Cooder, John Hiatt, Jim Keltner and Nick Lowe. Four highly underrated musicians coming together.

[Dr. Strange]

26. The Big Dirty Band

[Ikonoklast]

27. Humble Pie.