No love for Houston's own? (Well, they spent some formative years in Houston, anyway) <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/p9sO3bcWdpM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Again, I have a soft spot for a good power trio. Few are better than Kings X. GOD DAMN, I love Kings X.
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Alice in Chains Spoiler <object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/j717wuo1snk?hl=en_US&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="//www.youtube.com/v/j717wuo1snk?hl=en_US&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> <object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/Rs6RefV1td4?hl=en_US&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="//www.youtube.com/v/Rs6RefV1td4?hl=en_US&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
This thread weeps for the lack of; Spoiler Urge Overkill/Cracker/Matthew Sweet/Dig/Sunny Day Real Estate/Space Hog
And don't forget power duos! <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/E2Oe5YKhzCE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Spoiler <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TDkhl-CgETg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Why would you take the time to complain and not just post the videos?
Disappointed in myself for not posting this sooner, especially since they were a pure grunge band. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PE5f561Y1x4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Thought about posting that myself, but was never a huge fan. I did run into the guitar player at the airport in seattle long ago, really nice guy. wait, no pics, I guess either it didn't happen or I will gtfo.
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Sonic Youth Spoiler <object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/BKMD8vI1MaM?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="//www.youtube.com/v/BKMD8vI1MaM?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
Dinosaur Jr. Spoiler <object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/8IDlU5NWj80?hl=en_US&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="//www.youtube.com/v/8IDlU5NWj80?hl=en_US&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
The Mike Gunn Spoiler <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/n9HfFzgisfg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Matthew Sweet isn't grunge, he's pure power pop. That's why, in spite of his generous talents, he never broke through, because power pop has been a hard sell for decades no matter how good it is/was. The Smithereens are a perfect example. Perhaps that's changed recently, but it's extremely rare to see that style of music crack the top ten or even top 40. But give power pop credit for doing something almost as impressive as Grunge killing hair metal, it was this power pop song that broke Disco's chart dominance, and I believe helped kick that vile music to the curb where it belonged. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/g1T71PGd-J0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> And Disco never really recovered.
As always B-Bob -- very timely. ______ Stephen Pearcy Quits Ratt by Nick DeRiso April 24, 2014 6:01 PM Frontman Stephen Pearcy has reportedly quit Ratt, citing “constant turmoil, unresolved business, personal attacks/threats in the public forum, and most of all, the disrespect to the fans.” Ratt recently pulled out of the Monsters of Rock Cruise, citing the death of Pearcy’s sister. The band had earlier been at work on a new album, which Pearcy described in January as “real hardcore.” Now comes word that Pearcy is out. “I’m very content and proud of the legacy and the music I’ve created,” Pearcy continued in a statement, via Bravewords. “This music will live well beyond any of our lifetimes. I owe no one anything but a huge heartfelt thank you for coming to the party for the last 30 years.” This isn’t Pearcy’s first split with Ratt. He left in 1992, then was back for a stint between 1992-2000 before returning again in 2006. He was, however, the band’s first original member. Guitarist Warren DeMartini, drummer Bobby Blotzer and bassist Juan Croucier joined in the early ’80s, nearly a decade after Pearcy began leading a series of lineups that coalesced into Ratt. Guitarist Robben Crosby, a key contributor to Ratt’s No. 12 1984 hit “Round and Round,” died from a heroin overdose in 2002. Current guitarist Carlos Cavazo joined in 2008. Pearcy said he intended to continue forward, both in the studio and on the road, as a solo artist: “Life goes on, and the music I created will continue to be heard for years to come, despite the dark clouds that have lingered for far too long.” link
