Of the classic country entertainers who had the best road band in your opinion. Remember this is your opinion so there is no wrong answer. But if you don't mind please tell us why you think their band was the greatest. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer.
2007-11-10 05:05:12 · 13 answers · asked by Fool 4 Tommy Collins ? ? 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Country
Without question, Buck Owens' Buckaroos would be among the first mentioned. They made, I believe, three albums on their own. And, they had Don Rich. His presence alone was enough to raise a band's rating.
Porter Wagoner's Wagonmasters were also outstanding. There was the terrific three-part harmony that never faltered, the unique sound of Buck Trent's electric banjo, and the entertaining Mac Magaha on fiddle.
I know the late Hank Thompson's Brazos Valley Boys were voted best band for a number of years in a row. They certainly had a great sound, and I would list them among my favorites.
And, I don't think it's possible to have a conversation about great bands without including the "classic line-up" era of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys (1945-48). How can you possibly go wrong with Chubby Wise, Cedric Rainwater, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs?!
2007-11-10 15:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by DoneWithThisPlace 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No answer you have got yet is a Classic Country Band, You know I think that Buck Owen and The Buckaroos were a great band, Glen Campbell had a great band too, there are so many great country bands it's hard to pick just one, there are so many things to consider when you try to think of the best when there are so many great ones to choose from! So I guess I can't come up with the best answer on something this big, But like you said no wrong answer! Good Luck on finding the best answer! I have just saw where some one has just answered Bob Wills he has another great Band!
2007-11-10 06:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by book writer 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buck Owens -Buckaroos
Merle Haggard-Strangers
Porter Wagoner- Wagonmasters
Bob Willes-Texas Playboys
Alabama
Johnny Cash-Tennessee Three
Loretta Lynn -Coalminers
Freddie Hart-Heartbeats
These are my favorites
2007-11-10 08:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by blakree 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm with Tex. The Texas Troubadours... simply because I grew up listening to their music and, later, playing back-up for Mr. E.T.
Although not commonly called a "Group", The Sons of the Pioneers played all their own instruments for Roy Rogers.
Another wonderful, early group were The Lightcrust Doughboys from Ft. Worth. They had a very distinctive sound that Pappy O'Danial found pleasing to the ear. They also made Pappy loads of money !!!!
2007-11-10 12:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jubal Harshaw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well Alabama may not be considered classic country to some, but they are to me because I was born in the 80's. I happen to think they had some great songs, as well as a lot of staying power. Great band all around and great in person as well!
2007-11-10 05:29:06 · answer #5 · answered by Scooter_The_Squirrels_Wifey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gatlin Brothers
2007-11-10 08:08:00 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Buckaroo's"
"The Strangers"
"The Hot Band" (Emmylou Harris)
"West Texas Sound Company" (Johnny Paycheck)
2007-11-10 07:14:23 · answer #7 · answered by caveman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I,m gonna go with Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. His sound was unique back in the days. and he invented Western Swing.
Second would be The Texas Troubadours their sound was awesome and they started the Honky Tonk sound I love so much today.
2007-11-10 06:20:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Alison Krauss: Union Station,Pure sound.
2007-11-10 12:54:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if bobby ray had a band,hes probably the best country singer there is.but i have no clue if he did have a band.all i know is,his songs make a whole lot of sense to me and some of it says what i feel. but now i kinda like punkrock music.but still, bobby ray rocks!
2007-11-10 05:11:19 · answer #10 · answered by berryninja 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋