Who'd Be In Your Ultimate Band?

Archer219 · 02-01-2003, 04:11 AM

I saw this on another board that I frequent, and thought it might make a good topic for discussion. Maybe see what kind of people are into what music.

Feel free to make your band with what ever arrangement(sp? its late where I am) you wish (vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass, drums, dj). Here's mine:

Vocals - John Reznick (Goo Goo Dolls)
Guitar - Kirk Hammet (Metallica, Exodus)
Guitar - Slash (Guns 'N Roses)
Bass - Les Claypool (Primus)
Drums - Danny Carey (Tool)
DJ - DJ Joe Hahn (Linkin Park)

Braggadocioussss · 02-01-2003, 07:34 AM

Vocals - Brad Delp (Boston)
Lead Guitar - David Gilmour (Floyd)
Bass Guitar - Roger Waters (Floyd)
Drums - Danny Carey (TOOL)
DJ - Hahahahahahaha! (lol!)

Don't get me wrong, I love Slash and Clapton...but the chance of having Gilmour and Waters back together is just too hard to pass up.

cthomer5000 · 02-01-2003, 07:44 AM

Drums: Janet Weiss (Sleater Kinney, Quasi)

Vocals: Tim Wheeler (Ash)
Female Vocals: Sarah Shannon (Velocity Girl, Starry Eyes)

Guitar: George Harrison (rest in peace)
Rhythm/Second Guitar: Stone Gossard (pearl jam)

Violin: Petra Haden (that dog.)

Bass: one of 20 people. I want a functional bassist who doesn't need to be the center of attention.

Bonus song-writers:
Pre-mental meltdown Brian Wilson (Beach Boys)
Elliott Smith

I chose a lot of people who I also consider excellent song-writers. There'd be a lot to work with here.

Fritz · 02-01-2003, 08:09 AM

Vocals - Morrissey
Lead Guitar - Johnny Marr
Bass Guitar - Andy Rourke
Drums - Mike Joyce
DJ - Burn down the disco Hang the blessed DJ

dawgfan · 02-01-2003, 04:24 PM

Hmmm, rather than trying to assemble what I consider to be the best musicians at each instrument, I'll focus more on assembling ones I think might mesh together to create the most interesting music:

Bjork - vocals
Thom Yorke - vocals
David Sylvian - vocals

- I'm looking for interesting singers here with an experimental bent and strong songwriting capabilities, and the ability to step back and let the music speak.

Nick McCabe - guitar
The Edge - guitar
John Squire - guitar
Robert Fripp - guitar

- A cacaphony to be sure, but all uniquely interesting voices with the instrument capable of supplying both texture, grit and power.

Tony Levin - bass, stick
Percy Jones - fretless bass

- Levin supplies the foundation with the bass and adds texture with the stick, and Jones adds his own unique voice with his fretless bass playing.

Jimmy Chamberlain - drums

- I want a player capable of creating an interesting beat but also to supply the thunder when needed.

Brian Eno - keyboards, guitar treatments, production

- Eno helps stir the pot and keeps the group headed in unexpected and interesting directions.

IMetTrentGreen · 02-01-2003, 06:10 PM

vocals - mick jagger
lead guitar - keef richards
guitar - ron wood
drums - charlie watts
bass - me

Draft Dodger · 02-01-2003, 06:25 PM

assuming all players in their prime:

vocals: Robert Plant
guitar: Edward Van Halen
bass: Tim Commerford
drums: John Bonham

NoMyths · 02-01-2003, 07:07 PM

With their bands in parentheses (to help out those who might not be familiar with a member); potential to be the most interesting band right now (to me, at least):

Thom Yorke (Radiohead): Vocals
Bjork: Vocals
Chan Marshall (Cat Power): Vocals

Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth): Guitars
Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins): Guitars

Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth): Bass

Jimmy Chamberlain (The Smashing Pumpkins): Drums
Extra-special guest drummer: Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters)

Warren Ellis (The Dirty Three): Electric violin/fiddle

Tori Amos: Piano & keyboards
Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails): Keyboards

DJ Shadow: Electronica and turntables
DJ Kid Koala: Electronica and turntables

Edit: Yeah, on reflection I'd probably take Chamberlain over Grohl. But not on the heavy tracks. *wink*

Tarkus · 02-01-2003, 08:25 PM

Well, I can't comment on todays musicians because the music is so crappy I rarely listen to it. But I am big into drumming and if you consider folks in their prime that I've heard there's only a few choices.

Jazz drumming - Buddy Rich, without a doubt the best drummer of the century, and that includes Krupa, Roach, etc.

Rock drumming - Carl Palmer and Ginger Baker

Tarkus

astralhaze · 02-01-2003, 08:45 PM

Vocals: Thom Yorke
Guitar: Lou Reed
Guitar: Syd Barrett
Bass: John Cale
Drums: Danny Carey
Lyricist: Bob Dylan (duh)
Musical Director: Brian Wilson

sachmo71 · 02-01-2003, 08:47 PM

Dave Mustane
Dwight Yokum
Jimmi Hendrix
Buddy Rich
Quincy Jones
Gwen Stefani (eye candy!)

mckerney · 02-01-2003, 10:15 PM

Ben Folds - Piano/Keyboard
Dylan Hicks - Bass/Vocals
Art Alexakis (Everclear) - Guitar/Banjo/Backup Vocals
Chistopher Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional)- Guitar
Marc Slutsky (Splender) - Drums
Atom and His Package - Sequencer

And then the likes of Pedro the Lion, Rhett Miller and such could help them write depressing songs.

Draft Dodger · 02-01-2003, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sachmo71
Dave Mustane
Dwight Yokum
Jimmi Hendrix
Buddy Rich
Quincy Jones
Gwen Stefani (eye candy!)

I'm quite interested to hear what you'd call this band...

Braggadocioussss · 02-01-2003, 11:26 PM

You misspelled Dwight Yoakam...

Just figured I'd jump in, me being the resident hick around these parts.

Fonzie · 02-01-2003, 11:33 PM

Vocals - Freddie Mercury
Guitar - Eddie Van Halen
Bass - Geddy Lee
Keyboards - Rick Wakeman
Drums - Neil Peart
DJ - Dr. Johnny Fever

sachmo71 · 02-01-2003, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Draft Dodger
I'm quite interested to hear what you'd call this band...

Five Jacks and a Jill?

Brag, thanks for the spelling lesson. I hope it cleared up any confusion that my misspelling was causing.

Craptacular · 02-01-2003, 11:54 PM

Weird Al Yankovic - lead vocals, accordian
Ann Wilson - female lead vocals
Phil Collins - drums, background vocals
Eddie Van Halen - guitar
Angus Young - guitar
Flea - bass
Elton John - piano, background vocals
Rick Allen - additional drums

sterlingice · 02-02-2003, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Weird Al Yankovic - lead vocals, accordian

I mean, c'mon. Everyone knows you can't have a band without an accordian. Or Weird Al, for that matter...

SI

andy m · 02-02-2003, 03:02 AM

i've got 2 different bands, one noisy:

vocals - jon vance (moss icon)
guitar - mike kirsch (torches to rome)
bass - chris from makara / jenny piccolo
drums - drummer from mohinder

one nice:

vocals & guitar - eric richter (christie front drive) and davey von bohlen (the promise ring)
bass - dan didier (the promise ring)
drums - anyone could drum in this band

JeffNights · 02-02-2003, 01:04 PM

I'm surprised nobody has picked ZTop's Billy Gibbons on lead guitar, this is a man Jimmmy hendrix called "the american guitarist i've ever heard"

DeToxRox · 02-02-2003, 01:13 PM

Vocals: Lajon Witherspoon, Sevendust
Lead Guitar: Zakk Wylde, Black Label Society
Rhythm Guitar: Jon Schaffer, Iced Earth
Bass: Cliff Burton, Metallica (RIP)
Drums: Vinnie Paul, Pantera.

DJ: Fuck DJ's.

Keep metal alive.

Buddy Grant · 02-02-2003, 01:35 PM

Vox: Dave Smalley (Dag Nasty, ALL, Down By Law)
Axe: Richard Dugay (Personality Crisis)
2nd Axe: Some other jerk, must have his own guitar, no rock gods allowed (only one per band). Better yet, no rythym guitarist at all - 1 axe

.
Bass: James Jamerson (bassist for almost every great Motown band)
Drums: Jon Card (SNFU/DOA)
Percussion: Our drummer can handle that shit thx anyway.
Female backup singers: Serious?
Horn Section: Local wino's - they are not actually allowed to play, they just sit in the horn section for the entire show.
DJ: You want a different band, this band has no freakin' DJ.
Keyboards &/or Guitar treatments: Um...
Additional anything: Sorry, nope.

Qwikshot · 02-02-2003, 02:00 PM

Vocals:Janis Joplin
Guitar1:Jimi Hendix
Guitar2:Stevie Ray Vaughn
Guitar3:Eric Clapton
Bass: John Entwhislte
Drums: John Bonham

Present

Vocal: PJ Harvey
Guitar1: Tom Morello
Guitar2: Josh Homme
Bass: Les Claypool
Keyboard: Jimmy Smith (Brilliant Jazz Organist)
DJ: DJ Shadow

Anrhydeddu · 02-02-2003, 02:27 PM

Vocals:

Ann Wilson
Bono

Guitars:

Brian May
David Gilmour

Keyboards:

Rick Wakeman

Bass:

Adam Clayton

Drums:

Mick Fleetwood
Roger Taylor

McSweeny · 02-02-2003, 06:52 PM

lead vocals: Shane MacGowan
guitar/backing vocals: Tim Armstrong (Rancid)
lead guitar: Darius Koski (Swingin' Utters)
bass: Matt Freeman(Rancid)
drums: Tre Cool(Green Day)
accordian: James Fernley(Pogues)

02-01-2003, 08:09 AM	#4
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	Vocals - Morrissey Lead Guitar - Johnny Marr Bass Guitar - Andy Rourke Drums - Mike Joyce DJ - Burn down the disco Hang the blessed DJ __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

02-01-2003, 04:24 PM	#5
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Hmmm, rather than trying to assemble what I consider to be the best musicians at each instrument, I'll focus more on assembling ones I think might mesh together to create the most interesting music: Bjork - vocals Thom Yorke - vocals David Sylvian - vocals - I'm looking for interesting singers here with an experimental bent and strong songwriting capabilities, and the ability to step back and let the music speak. Nick McCabe - guitar The Edge - guitar John Squire - guitar Robert Fripp - guitar - A cacaphony to be sure, but all uniquely interesting voices with the instrument capable of supplying both texture, grit and power. Tony Levin - bass, stick Percy Jones - fretless bass - Levin supplies the foundation with the bass and adds texture with the stick, and Jones adds his own unique voice with his fretless bass playing. Jimmy Chamberlain - drums - I want a player capable of creating an interesting beat but also to supply the thunder when needed. Brian Eno - keyboards, guitar treatments, production - Eno helps stir the pot and keeps the group headed in unexpected and interesting directions. Last edited by dawgfan : 02-01-2003 at 04:25 PM.

02-01-2003, 06:25 PM	#7
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	assuming all players in their prime: vocals: Robert Plant guitar: Edward Van Halen bass: Tim Commerford drums: John Bonham __________________ Mile High Hockey

02-01-2003, 07:07 PM	#8
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	With their bands in parentheses (to help out those who might not be familiar with a member); potential to be the most interesting band right now (to me, at least): *Thom Yorke (Radiohead):* Vocals Bjork: Vocals *Chan Marshall (Cat Power):* Vocals *Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth):* Guitars *Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins):* Guitars *Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth):* Bass *Jimmy Chamberlain (The Smashing Pumpkins):* Drums Extra-special guest drummer: Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters) *Warren Ellis (The Dirty Three):* Electric violin/fiddle Tori Amos: Piano & keyboards *Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails):* Keyboards DJ Shadow: Electronica and turntables DJ Kid Koala: Electronica and turntables Edit: Yeah, on reflection I'd probably take Chamberlain over Grohl. But not on the heavy tracks. wink Last edited by NoMyths : 02-01-2003 at 07:14 PM.

02-02-2003, 03:02 AM	#19
andy m High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: norwich, UK	i've got 2 different bands, one noisy: vocals - jon vance (moss icon) guitar - mike kirsch (torches to rome) bass - chris from makara / jenny piccolo drums - drummer from mohinder one nice: vocals & guitar - eric richter (christie front drive) and davey von bohlen (the promise ring) bass - dan didier (the promise ring) drums - anyone could drum in this band __________________ mostly harmless FOFL 2009 champs - Norwich Quagmire

02-01-2003, 07:34 AM	#2
Braggadocioussss In The Penalty Box Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Vocals - Brad Delp (Boston) Lead Guitar - David Gilmour (Floyd) Bass Guitar - Roger Waters (Floyd) Drums - Danny Carey (TOOL) DJ - Hahahahahahaha! (lol!) Don't get me wrong, I love Slash and Clapton...but the chance of having Gilmour and Waters back together is just too hard to pass up.

02-01-2003, 06:10 PM	#6
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	vocals - mick jagger lead guitar - keef richards guitar - ron wood drums - charlie watts bass - me

02-01-2003, 08:25 PM	#9
Tarkus High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2001	Well, I can't comment on todays musicians because the music is so crappy I rarely listen to it. But I am big into drumming and if you consider folks in their prime that I've heard there's only a few choices. Jazz drumming - Buddy Rich, without a doubt the best drummer of the century, and that includes Krupa, Roach, etc. Rock drumming - Carl Palmer and Ginger Baker Tarkus

02-01-2003, 08:45 PM	#10
astralhaze College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	Vocals: Thom Yorke Guitar: Lou Reed Guitar: Syd Barrett Bass: John Cale Drums: Danny Carey Lyricist: Bob Dylan (duh) Musical Director: Brian Wilson

02-01-2003, 08:47 PM	#11
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Dave Mustane Dwight Yokum Jimmi Hendrix Buddy Rich Quincy Jones Gwen Stefani (eye candy!)

02-01-2003, 10:15 PM	#12
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Ben Folds - Piano/Keyboard Dylan Hicks - Bass/Vocals Art Alexakis (Everclear) - Guitar/Banjo/Backup Vocals Chistopher Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional)- Guitar Marc Slutsky (Splender) - Drums Atom and His Package - Sequencer And then the likes of Pedro the Lion, Rhett Miller and such could help them write depressing songs.

02-01-2003, 11:26 PM	#14
Braggadocioussss In The Penalty Box Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	You misspelled Dwight Yoakam... Just figured I'd jump in, me being the resident hick around these parts.

02-01-2003, 11:33 PM	#15
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Vocals - Freddie Mercury Guitar - Eddie Van Halen Bass - Geddy Lee Keyboards - Rick Wakeman Drums - Neil Peart DJ - Dr. Johnny Fever

02-01-2003, 11:54 PM	#17
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Weird Al Yankovic - lead vocals, accordian Ann Wilson - female lead vocals Phil Collins - drums, background vocals Eddie Van Halen - guitar Angus Young - guitar Flea - bass Elton John - piano, background vocals Rick Allen - additional drums

02-02-2003, 01:04 PM	#20
JeffNights College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan	I'm surprised nobody has picked ZTop's Billy Gibbons on lead guitar, this is a man Jimmmy hendrix called "the american guitarist i've ever heard"

02-02-2003, 01:13 PM	#21
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Vocals: Lajon Witherspoon, Sevendust Lead Guitar: Zakk Wylde, Black Label Society Rhythm Guitar: Jon Schaffer, Iced Earth Bass: Cliff Burton, Metallica (RIP) Drums: Vinnie Paul, Pantera. DJ: Fuck DJ's. Keep metal alive.

02-02-2003, 01:35 PM	#22
Buddy Grant High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000	Vox: Dave Smalley (Dag Nasty, ALL, Down By Law) Axe: Richard Dugay (Personality Crisis) 2nd Axe: Some other jerk, must have his own guitar, no rock gods allowed (only one per band). Better yet, no rythym guitarist at all - 1 axe. Bass: James Jamerson (bassist for almost every great Motown band) Drums: Jon Card (SNFU/DOA) Percussion: Our drummer can handle that shit thx anyway. Female backup singers: Serious? Horn Section: Local wino's - they are not actually allowed to play, they just sit in the horn section for the entire show. DJ: You want a different band, this band has no freakin' DJ. Keyboards &/or Guitar treatments: Um... Additional anything: Sorry, nope.

02-02-2003, 02:00 PM	#23
Qwikshot Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ...down the gravity well	Vocals:Janis Joplin Guitar1:Jimi Hendix Guitar2:Stevie Ray Vaughn Guitar3:Eric Clapton Bass: John Entwhislte Drums: John Bonham Present Vocal: PJ Harvey Guitar1: Tom Morello Guitar2: Josh Homme Bass: Les Claypool Keyboard: Jimmy Smith (Brilliant Jazz Organist) DJ: DJ Shadow __________________ "General Woundwort's body was never found. It could be that he still lives his fierce life somewhere else, but from that day on, mother rabbits would tell their kittens that if they did not do as they were told, the General would get them. Such was Woundwort's monument, and perhaps it would not have displeased him." Watership Down, Richard Adams Last edited by Qwikshot : 02-02-2003 at 02:04 PM.

02-02-2003, 02:27 PM	#24
Anrhydeddu Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2002	Vocals: Ann Wilson Bono Guitars: Brian May David Gilmour Keyboards: Rick Wakeman Bass: Adam Clayton Drums: Mick Fleetwood Roger Taylor

02-02-2003, 06:52 PM	#25
McSweeny College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somerville, MA	lead vocals: Shane MacGowan guitar/backing vocals: Tim Armstrong (Rancid) lead guitar: Darius Koski (Swingin' Utters) bass: Matt Freeman(Rancid) drums: Tre Cool(Green Day) accordian: James Fernley(Pogues)

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