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Subject: 80's supergroup
Ok, a few friends and I were sitting around having a few drinks the other night and a pretty cool question was asked of me.
Right now, if I could put together a "supergroup" from the 80's with people that are still alive, who would I have in this band.
I was able to come up with this.
Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) - Singer
Lisa Stansfield - Backup singer
Andy Taylor (Duran Duran) - Guitar
Johnny Marr (Smiths) - Guitar
Mick Karn (Japan) - Bass
Rolf Brendel (Nena) - Drums
Gillian Gilbert (New Order) - Keyboards
Even though I think John Taylor is one of the greatest bass players around, I picked my list according to who would make the most interesting mix of musicians.
Subject: Re: 80's supergroup
Dave Gahan would be the PERFECT lead singer! 8) I'm not saying that just because I've been obsessed with him since 1984... lol
But I would choose Bjork (formerly of the Sugarcubes) or Annie Lennox as a backup singer.
Subject: Re: 80's supergroup
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Dave Gahan would be the PERFECT lead singer! 8) I'm not saying that just because I've been obsessed with him since 1984... lol
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David Gahan? What...now? Noooooooo...his voice is not sounding too good these days. Martin L. Gore! There's your singer...:D Hehehe. But seriously, folks...
I have the frontman narrowed down to three people: Martin L. Gore, Morrissey, or David Sylvian (of Japan). Take your pick.
Keyboards/Conceptual Artiste - Alan Wilder
Keyboards/Backing Vocals - Martin L. Gore (if he loses out in the frontman race)
Backing Vocals - Alison Moyet
Guitars - Johnny Marr
Bass - John Taylor
Drums - a drum machine or reel-to-reel. We'll call him "George." (Temporarily, 'til we announce the "name the inanimate drummer" contest winner in Smash Hits magazine.) :)
Absolutely Vile
Subject: Re: 80's supergroup
I'd like to see a group with...
Annie Lennox(Lead Vocals)
Rick Astley(Lead Vocals)
John Taylor (Bass)
Eddie Van Halen (Guitar)
Tommy Lee (Drums)
Cindy Lauper (Backup Vocals)
Boy George (Backup Vocals)
I have no idea how they would sound, but they are all so talented it would be interesting. I also did this list with the idea that it would be the 80's version of that person, not what they sound like now necesarrily. :)
Subject: Re: 80's supergroup
I definitely agree w/ including the Japan members! I'm listening to David Sylvian's 'Secrets of the Beehive' right now!
Here’s something off the top of my head. I’d probably switch a few with more thought but my ears are drooling at the possibilities…
Lead vocal – Peter Murphy (Bauhaus) and David Sylvian (Japan)
Backing vocal – Lisa Gerrard (Dead Can Dance) and Elizabeth Frazer (Cocteau Twins)
Lead Guitar – Billy Duffy (Cult)
Backing Guitar – Robert Smith (The Cure)
Bass – Mick Karn (Japan)
Drums – Budgie (Siouxsie & the Banshees)
Keyboards – Gary Numan
Subject: Re: 80's supergroup
Great topic! Something similar went around a few months ago, and I probably had different answers then. But, I have 2 bands, because the 80s were a time of polar opposite musical styles, so here goes...
Rock
Steve Perry (Journey) - Lead Singer
Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen) - Lead Guitar
Adam Clayton (U2) - Bass
Neal Peart (Rush) - Drums
Rick Wakeman - Keyboards (Yes)
Jack Blade (Night Ranger) - Rhythm Guitar
Patty Smyth (Scandal) & Sheryl Crow- Background Vocals
Pop/New Wave
Jim Kerr (Simple Minds) - Lead Singer
Mick Jones (The Clash & B.A.D.) - Lead Guitar
Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) - Keyboards
Stewart Copeland (The Police) - Drums this one was a little harder since most pop 80s bands used synths or drum machines
Phil Thornalley (The Cure) - Bass
Alison Moyet (Yaz) & Annie Lennox (Eurythmics) - Background Vocals
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Drums - a drum machine or reel-to-reel. We'll call him "George." (Temporarily, 'til we announce the "name the inanimate drummer" contest winner in Smash Hits magazine.) :)
Absolutely Vile
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Darnit! I guess 'Doktor Avalanche' is already taken! >:(
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Darnit! I guess 'Doktor Avalanche' is already taken! >:(
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Great name! We'll take that into consideration. ;)
Absolutely Vile
Subject: Re: 80's supergroup
Stuart Adamson (Big Country) - Lead Singer
Howard Jones - Keyboards
Tony Thompson (Power Station) - Drums
The Edge (U2) - Guitar
Steve Bartek (Oingo Boingo) - Guitar
Sting (The Police) - Bass
Bananarama - Backup Singers
Subject: Re: 80's supergroup
Can my '80s Supergroup consist consist entirely of members of the Reagan Whitehouse?
William Bennett: Lead Guitar
Admiral John Poindexter: Bass Guitar
General Alexander Haig: Keyboards
Oliver North: Lead Vocals
Peggy Noonan: Backing Vocals
Fawn Hall: Backing Vocals
Ed Meese: Saxophone
Casper Weinberger: Percussion
??? ??? ???
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Can my '80s Supergroup consist consist entirely of members of the Reagan Whitehouse?
William Bennett: Lead Guitar
Admiral John Poindexter: Bass Guitar
General Alexander Haig: Keyboards
Oliver North: Lead Vocals
Peggy Noonan: Backing Vocals
Fawn Hall: Backing Vocals
Ed Meese: Saxophone
Casper Weinberger: Percussion
??? ??? ???
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Maxwell, you're too much! What a band that would be! Lead by the man who has more charisma than David Lee Roth, Oliver North! Classic! ;D ;D ;D