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Title: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Spiritinthesky on August 13, 2008, 09:57:57 AM If you could bring a dead rock star back to life for one gig, who would it be?
John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis, Kurt Cobain, Buddy Holly, Freddie Mercury? Or someone else? This Day in Music are carrying out a world-wide survey to see which dead rock stars people would want to see again - for one night only! Who would you pick? You can see a full list and vote on http://www.thisdayinmusic.com Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: the captain on August 13, 2008, 01:53:18 PM For a gig would be my least favorite reason to do it, considering I don't much like going to shows. Thelonious Monk, probably, although he isn't a rock star (but a jazz composer and pianist, for the non-jazz audience out there). But if I could bring one back for, say, a conversation or a studio session, it would be Freddie Mercury or John Lennon, probably.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Aegir on August 13, 2008, 09:49:15 PM Cheap answer - Carl Wilson.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Ron on August 14, 2008, 02:43:42 PM Gotta go with the King. I would like to go with John Lennon, but then again that would be ignoring the King.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: brianc on August 14, 2008, 05:02:06 PM If we're talking a live show, I'd go for Jimi Hendrix. My old man saw him in 1969, and if Hendrix was alive to play one gig today, and I was lucky enough to go to it, I would take acid for the show.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Sheriff John Stone on August 14, 2008, 09:21:14 PM Jim Morrison.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: MBE on August 15, 2008, 02:25:24 AM Gee
Dennis Wilson Carl Wilson Elvis Ike Turner Brian Jones Keith Moon Buddy Holly Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: carl r on August 15, 2008, 02:36:59 AM Carl Wilson, quickly, maybe he can stop the "Beach Boys" playing the Republican Convention :p
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: JimC1702 on August 15, 2008, 06:19:59 AM JANIS!!!
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Swamp Pirate on August 15, 2008, 08:58:52 AM Townes Van Zandt
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Rocker on August 15, 2008, 12:29:49 PM Elvis... but wait, he isn't dead, is he? :-D
I would love to see a Carl Perkins concert, too and Hank Williams Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: 8o8o on August 15, 2008, 12:47:07 PM Roy Orbison. 8)
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Jonas on August 15, 2008, 02:05:09 PM brian wilson
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Wrightfan on August 15, 2008, 08:05:00 PM My first instinct would be Lennon but since we're talking a live gig, I'll go with Freddie.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: mikee on August 16, 2008, 12:39:32 PM Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: dogear on August 16, 2008, 02:39:51 PM True, one of the greatest. The Case of the 3 Sided Dream in Audio Color and Bright Moments (Live) are my favorite albums.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Mark A. Moore on August 16, 2008, 04:44:06 PM I would love to have seen Buddy Holly & the Crickets perform live.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: The Heartical Don on August 18, 2008, 05:04:42 AM Johann Sebastian Bach (I'd want to hear him play 'The Goldberg Variations' and 'The Well-Tempered Clavier' on his harpsichord, see what he originally intended).
PS: there are a few tiny BBs connections. 'Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring' is the template for 'Lady Lynda', and he's namechecked on 'Mt. Vernon And Fairway'. Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: brianc on August 19, 2008, 09:40:30 AM Yeah, but doesn't Bach playing on the transistor radio make the young prince want to throw it out the window or something?
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: pixletwin on August 19, 2008, 09:43:45 AM Without out a doubt it would have to be Buddy Holly. He was a Brian Wilson prototype and I would give my left arm to step into some alt-universe where he didn't die in that plane crash to listen to what gorgeous music he would have created.
Number 2 would be Kurt. Imagine Nirvana if they moved Dave Grohl to Rhythm Guitar, brought in a new drummer, and fanned out the music writing responsibilities between Grohl and Cobain. It would have been a partnership to rival Lennon and McCartney IMO. Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: The Heartical Don on August 19, 2008, 09:56:15 AM Yeah, but doesn't Bach playing on the transistor radio make the young prince want to throw it out the window or something? Yes but that prince is an idiot >:D Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: brianc on August 19, 2008, 10:24:24 AM I think it was a sort of Chuck Berry/"Roll Over Beethoven" kind of sarcasm, on Brian's part. When you are raised on rock 'n' roll and jazz, it's almost too easy to make fun of classical music. I'm sure Brian and his prince meant nothing by it, other than the youthful need for something more "exciting."
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: The Heartical Don on August 19, 2008, 10:40:40 AM I think it was a sort of Chuck Berry/"Roll Over Beethoven" kind of sarcasm, on Brian's part. When you are raised on rock 'n' roll and jazz, it's almost too easy to make fun of classical music. I'm sure Brian and his prince meant nothing by it, other than the youthful need for something more "exciting." Thanks for explaining; but I wasn't serious of course. Let me propose another artist here: what about: G.G.Allin? Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Aegir on August 19, 2008, 11:14:32 PM If GG Allin was brought back to life for one gig, he would die in the middle of the gig.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: The Heartical Don on August 20, 2008, 02:25:44 AM If GG Allin was brought back to life for one gig, he would die in the middle of the gig. Hehe - you are perfectly right. He had a death wish for sure. I always wondered about the mental condition of the people who stood in the first rows at his concerts... I bet they suffered from various forms of paraphilia. Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Alex on August 24, 2008, 11:09:07 AM DENNIS WILSON!!!!!!
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Alex on August 24, 2008, 11:15:08 AM I think it was a sort of Chuck Berry/"Roll Over Beethoven" kind of sarcasm, on Brian's part. When you are raised on rock 'n' roll and jazz, it's almost too easy to make fun of classical music. I'm sure Brian and his prince meant nothing by it, other than the youthful need for something more "exciting." Thanks for explaining; but I wasn't serious of course. Let me propose another artist here: what about: G.G.Allin? Bring back a nihilist who loved to smother himself with sh*t?! Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: donald on October 20, 2008, 01:37:01 PM Dennis and Carl. But not for just one night, but for a long time.
Keith Moon. Lennon and Harrison so we could have that reunion. Chet Atkins so he could teach me to finger pick CORRECTLY. Mama Cass. Just so I could hear her sing again. Jerry Garcia. The world needs the Grateful Dead right now. Charlie and Miles. Dusty Springfield. She left just before she got the recognition she so richly deserved. Bobby Hatfield. Rock and Roll heaven would have wait. Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: mikee on October 27, 2008, 02:11:33 AM Quote Without out a doubt it would have to be Buddy Holly. He was a Brian Wilson prototype and I would give my left arm to step into some alt-universe where he didn't die in that plane crash to listen to what gorgeous music he would have created. I would most like to hear what John Coltrane and Jimi Hendrix would have done if they could have continued their careers.I suspect Coltrane would have gone electric for a while. I'm guessing Hendrix would have played some jazz with Miles Davis then made a pop album when he needed to replenish his bank account. Quote Number 2 would be Kurt It would be really nice - if you could bring him back cured of his depression otherwise he would likely be pissed off to be back.Quote Imagine Nirvana if they moved Dave Grohl to Rhythm Guitar, brought in a new drummer, and fanned out the music writing responsibilities between Grohl and Cobain. It would have been a partnership to rival Lennon and McCartney IMO. 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' in E minor? But would it sell? Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: donald on October 27, 2008, 02:41:29 PM I like that idea of Grohl and Cobain Mikee.
That could have made quite a splash! Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: SG7 on November 03, 2008, 07:12:19 PM Hmm, I guess I would either bring back Esquival or John Lennon.
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Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Alex on November 04, 2008, 02:19:15 PM Hmm, I guess I would either bring back Esquival or John Lennon. What about Mary Hansen from Stereolab? Her BG vocals were a huge part of their sound. Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: SG7 on November 04, 2008, 04:33:39 PM Yes that would be freaking cool too! I would like her and Stereolab to do a show live. What I would have done to have seen them live with her!!!
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: The Heartical Don on November 05, 2008, 01:51:47 AM Yes that would be freaking cool too! I would like her and Stereolab to do a show live. What I would have done to have seen them live with her!!! I have, and they were spectacular. Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: SG7 on November 05, 2008, 07:49:13 PM Lucky! I saw them in 2006 and that was great as well. Loud gig, but expected. I think I was the only one of 5 people dancing the whole time. It was a lot of fun!
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Alex on November 06, 2008, 10:18:06 AM Lucky! I saw them in 2006 and that was great as well. Loud gig, but expected. I think I was the only one of 5 people dancing the whole time. It was a lot of fun! So who sings Mary Hansen's parts now? One of the guys in the band? Or does Laetitia Sadier have superpowers which allow her to sing two vocal parts at once? :lol Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: SG7 on November 07, 2008, 05:25:04 AM Now it's a guy and to me that sucks. At least back in 06 there was a trombone covering her part.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Lady on December 04, 2008, 10:35:37 AM Carl and Dennis.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Rocky on December 07, 2008, 11:24:28 PM DENNIS WILSON
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: CarlsDarlin on January 21, 2009, 05:50:08 PM Jeff Porcaro from Toto. I would do anything for a chance to see him in concert 1 more time.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Jason on January 22, 2009, 09:16:44 PM Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: carlydenise on February 09, 2009, 04:42:58 AM That is easy.....Carl Wilson..... :love
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: The Heartical Don on February 10, 2009, 11:11:13 AM Karen Carpenter. I bet she could have made an ace acoustic set with Rick Rubin: 'When I Was Hungry'.
OK, I'll get my coat then... Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: SloopJohnB on February 10, 2009, 12:22:18 PM Karen Carpenter. I bet she could have made an ace acoustic set with Rick Rubin: 'When I Was Hungry'. OK, I'll get my coat then... Oooh, that's cruel. But I laughed hard nevertheless. Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: The Heartical Don on February 10, 2009, 12:36:36 PM Karen Carpenter. I bet she could have made an ace acoustic set with Rick Rubin: 'When I Was Hungry'. OK, I'll get my coat then... Oooh, that's cruel. But I laughed hard nevertheless. :) I bet she's laughing up there in Heaven... yes it's a bit of a black joke, UK stylee as it were. Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: lance on February 10, 2009, 01:11:01 PM I would only bring them back to life if they weren't really resurrected, but were more like zombies with hunks of dead flesh and goop and a sobering air of putrescence.
Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: The Heartical Don on February 10, 2009, 11:43:21 PM I would only bring them back to life if they weren't really resurrected, but were more like zombies with hunks of dead flesh and goop and a sobering air of putrescence. Hehe, I see your point. Then you could be the puppet master in the studio. Make them do what you want to. And then send them back into the grave... Title: Re: If you could bring a dead rock star back to life Post by: Bean Bag on April 16, 2009, 09:54:38 AM Dennis Wilson
Of course Carl too...but Denny was, I think, a different shade of Brian. Watching Brian's TLOS dvd -- I was imagining how great it would have been to see Denny doing POB live with his own band -- to support the reRelease. Or sh-t...doing something entirely new. How many incredible albums did we never get? Damn. Now I'm angry. >:( Syd Barrett Obviously Syd was useless after the early 70s...so bringing him back would involve a little more "voodoo dust" to return him to his full madman glory. Otherwise he'd just be raised from the dead...then just tell us to F-off. :lol But he was the most original creative mind to ever make music I think. What we have of him is frustrating. It'd be like just having "Let Him Run Wild" a few songs off Today! and maybe a Paley session. A frustrating tease. You're almost better off not getting into him! |