I DEFY you to name a Supergroup better than the Traveling Wilburys

[LynneSin]

You can't so fess up just how much you love them!!!

Shame two of them are now playing in that great Rock and Roll band in heaven.

I love how they paid tribute to Roy Orbison in this video, who passed away soon after the first album was released.

Gotta love all the photos of when the Wilburys were young'uns. Plus it was probably the last video ever made with Roy Orbison singing in it.



This is post Roy Orbison from the 2nd album but I love the harmonies in this song

[cemaphonic]

1. They were certainly a lot better than I would have expected a supergroup like that to be

5 guitar-playing singer-songwriters, struggling with relevancy in the 80s (especially Dylan, whose 80s output is mostly crap) doesn't seem like the makings of anything special. And the cutesy gimmick was another warning sign. But it worked, at least for the first album.

The song I always wonder about is "Tweeter and the Monkey Man." Friendly tip of the hat to Springsteen, or a catty diss at a supposed rival? Could be either with Dylan, but it seems a fair bit less vitriolic than typical for a Dylan callout song.

[malthaussen]

2. Miles Davis Sextet

Okay, not rock. But you'd be in awe of some of the personnel in the 50's jazz groups (if you liked jazz, that is). The cool thing about jazz is how often the true greats play with each other (so to speak). Anyway, I have no problem declaring a love for the Wilburys. Any group with George Harrison in it is off to a good start.

-- Mal

[Mendocino]

23. Reboppers

Charlie Parker sax, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis on trumpets, Curly Russell bass and Max Roach drums. Now there's a supergroup.

[malthaussen]

27. Dam' Straight.

Although you have to concede that Miles was still finding his voice then.

-- Mal

[Mendocino]

28. But for

someone who wasn't even 20... DAMN.

[panader0]

3. BlinD Faith--not better, but as good--Winwood, Clapton, Ginger Baker and Ric Grecsh

[Ahpook]

4. I agree with that :)

Audioslave did well as did Power Station.

[cyberswede]

9. +1

[TexasBushwhacker]

18. Speaking if Clapton and Baker

How about some Cream?

RIP Jack Bruce

[Enthusiast]

21. This is almost Blind Faith.

Just excellent.

[dilby]

5. The Highwaymen

Come on Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Krisofferson.

[MerryBlooms]

7. This.

[Lizzie Poppet]

14. Even leaving aside the musicianship...

...the songwriting talent in that foursome is mind-blowing.

[trof]

6. Never, EVER, DEFY me.

Because I will come back at you.
In SPADES!

With THIS:

[Marie Marie]

8. Agree - Loved the Wilbury's

[Enthusiast]

10. My problem with the Traveling Wilburys is

we have played their existing material to death. Now we must ration listening to it. It is some excellent stuff.

Too bad they weren't around long enough to create more. It's amazing that the Traveling Wilburys aren't more well known and appreciated.

[LynneSin]

11. Only 3 Wilburys left

maybe they could adopt Neil Young or Graham Nash or even Jon Anderson. Heck even Robert Plant could make a great long lost Wilbury

[Enthusiast]

12. Wouldn't that be great!

[Mendocino]

24. How about

Roger Mcguinn and Chris Hillman? Those Byrds harmonies would fit right in.

[femmocrat]

13. Don't forget the Million Dollar Quartet!

[taterguy]

15. Golden Palominos

[Generic Brad]

16. They make up my favorite iTunes playlist

I have managed to compile nearly everything recorded by Bob Dylan, The Beatles, George Harrison, ELO, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. The play list is massive and provides me hours of pleasure.

[nolabear]

17. This upcoming one will be fun

http://liveforlivemusic.com/news/carlos-santana-announces-supergroup-with-herbie-hancock-john-mclaughlin-wayne-shorter/

But I agree The Traveling Wilburys were magnificent.

[Enthusiast]

20. Wow! Oh, baby!

[hatrack]

19. Oh, I don't know - Coltrane's Quartet early 1960s . . .

(John Coltrane, Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner) . . . .

The Trio of Doom (John McGlaughlin, Jaco Pastorius, Tony Williams) . . .

Milestones Jazzstars (McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Ron Carter, Al Foster) . . .

But have to admit, do miss the Wilburys . . . would assume you're familiar with Black & White Night with Roy Orbison? Toothsome listening and a seriously AWESOME concert.

[OrwellwasRight]

22. I agree with you but I will still nominate Asia.

[TM99]

26. Thanks.

I was just about to mention Asia.

[pinboy3niner]

25. Let me think...

I just had a brunch of leftover prime rib and cabernet. When I say my head is swimming, I'm being literal. I love you but I think I'm going to need a nap before