Often, bands rotate members for one reason or another, but a certain lineup can often strike musical gold at a certain point in time. If one or more of the members from that time period, the band isn't viewed the same way or accepted in the same way by the general public.
Who are some good examples of this?
2007-09-18 02:09:56 · 12 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Guns N Roses
2007-09-18 02:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I can only think of one really good example of a band that is on at least a B-level tier with the rest of popular music, and that is Motley Crue. The s/t album they released with John Corabi on vocals is, in my opinion, the best in their catalog; but fans (and management for that matter) just would not accept him as a member of the band, hence the rushed reunion and all-around horrid Generation Swine album.
On a much lower level of the popular radar, Skid Row just isn't the same without Sebastian Bach. I always felt that if he was back in the band, it would be good for at least one good round of C-level celebrity for the band again.
Edit: Silver ~ Re: Fleetwood Mac -
I may be the only one on the planet, but I loved the Time album with Bekka Bramlett, Dave Mason, and Billy Burnette. I do agree though that Behind The Mask was a disaster.
2007-09-18 09:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mike AKA Mike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess we will find out this summer.. Will people accept Van Halen with DLR and without Michael Anthony. Somehow I don't see Wolf chugging Jack while doing his base solo. There are those bands that have refused to tour without a line up intact. The Police had a tremendous tour this year after a 20 year hiatus. I would not have wanted to see them with replacements. On the hand, Styx plays a strong concert without Dennis DeYoung.
2007-09-18 09:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by James M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fleetwood Mac
The two albums they made without Lindsey Buckingham, and one without Stevie Nicks, pretty much sank without a trace.
The last release was far better, but could have been even more so if Christine McVie had been part of it.
I'd also agree with Guns N' Roses, and add the preposed Led Zeppelin performance.
2007-09-18 10:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Silver Rose * Wolf 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fleetwood Mac
2007-09-18 10:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by NY PTK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rage Against The Machine! Zack de la Rocha was such a massive part of that band that when they had Chris Cornell instead they had to call it Audioslave, and that was just one member!
2007-09-18 09:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by jaufwa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Metallica - The Cliff Burton days are looked at far more favorable then the music brought out today
APlaceCalledVERTIGO - U2 still has its origional members performing today
2007-09-18 09:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by Bored @ Work 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Cars (Tod Rungren filling in for Ric Ocasik)
YES
The Doors (Ian Atsbury filling in for Jim Morrison)
KISS (The generic, unknown Ace Frehley substitute sux!, although Eric Singer (wearing the "cat-man" make-up while substituting for Peter Criss) isn't that bad of a trade-off...
2007-09-18 09:25:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Van Halen is the best example. Did they even get to tour with Gary Cherone singing lead?
2007-09-18 09:46:20 · answer #9 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aerosmith.
2007-09-18 09:15:20 · answer #10 · answered by leeloo ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋