Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted February 18, 2017 Completely off topic and the theme stolen straight from another thread, but what are your favourite ever bands/artists. I''ll name my (probable) top 10, but I could easily have listed 30 or 40:-The SmithsLed ZeppelinOasisFleetwood MacJoy DivisionNirvanaThe CureThe BeatlesThe National David Bowie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted February 18, 2017 I particularly enjoy the Brighouse And Rastrick Brass Band who recorded the Floral Dance with Terry Wogan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 18, 2017 The Smiths / MorrisseyDeadmau5The CharlatansThe ProdigyThe Wonder StuffDaft PunkThe PixiesThe Wedding PresentGreen DayQueen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted February 18, 2017 Daft Punk, Pixies, Green Day and Queen would be in my top 20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 18, 2017 [quote user="Hoola Han Solo"]Daft Punk, Pixies, Green Day and Queen would be in my top 20.[/quote]I struggled to narrow it down to ten, if I''m honest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 225 Posted February 18, 2017 Del Shannon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chesney Hawkes 0 Posted February 18, 2017 The NationalLed ZeppelinTeenage FanclubSharon van EttenStevie WonderNirvanaKate BushBeatles, obvsRolling Stones, obvsKinksLoveJimI Hendrix Experience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 753 Posted February 18, 2017 Pink FloydKate BushPeter Gabriel David BowieGentle GiantJethro TullJamesYesMike OldfieldJoan Armatraiding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,502 Posted February 18, 2017 Almost impossible to get it down to 10 but, here goes...The SmithsNew OrderThe JamThe ChordsThe SpecialsThe HousemartinsABCThe JAMMs/KLFEric B & RakimChic Applin Sound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgergaz 0 Posted February 18, 2017 Elliott SmithPink FloydNirvanaManic street preachers (early stuff)Brand newToolChimeraNWAThe beatlesgodspeed you black emperor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number 9 0 Posted February 18, 2017 Wot no Pulp?Or the soundtracks from Taratino''s reservoir dogs / pulp Fiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,761 Posted February 18, 2017 Hmm..New Found GloryDeaf Havana (local boys too!)Blink 182The Starting LineState Champs Fall out boyWalking on carsThe offspring Four year strongSum 41Although not necessarily in that order... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,711 Posted February 18, 2017 Shostakovitchj S BachBrittenVaughan WilliamsDebussyRavelStravinskyTippettWhitacreP J Harveyetc. etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,781 Posted February 18, 2017 Immortal TechniqueVitalicThe DamnedBowieEminem....before he started whinging.Der Dritte RaumDavid ByrneThe StranglersRHCPAnd lately...... Die Antwoord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,716 Posted February 18, 2017 The stranglersThe sex pistols The Jam Otis ReddingSmokey RobinsonThe WonderstuffPrefab SproutThe SpecialsSt Paul and the Broken BonesSladeMorty, did you know Tim Burgess from the Charlatans lives in Norfolk ? I''ve met him a couple of times and he regularly comes into work, he''s a really nice and down to earth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 18, 2017 Todd RundgrenThe TubesChicagoBlood Sweat and TearsLevel 42FamilyArcade FireBlue NileChina CrisisFoo Fighters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,167 Posted February 18, 2017 Peter Jay And The Jaywalkers - my late Dad''s band formed in Norwich.The Cure - my mates band, and I was handsomely paid for a bit of work back in 2005 by Robert.John Mayer - that boy can really play.Jeff Buckley - that boy could really play.Led Zeppelin - John Bonham, that''s all.Beth Orton - a fine singer songwriter from Norfolk.Bruce Springsteen, and that''s all I can think of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ec-p 117 Posted February 18, 2017 The sex pistolsSLFThe ClashThe BeatThe SpecialsJanis JoplinThe Smiths Soft CellNanci GriffithThe Pogues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ec-p 117 Posted February 18, 2017 Not forgetting REM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 18, 2017 [quote user="FenwayFrank"]The stranglersThe sex pistols The Jam Otis ReddingSmokey RobinsonThe WonderstuffPrefab SproutThe SpecialsSt Paul and the Broken BonesSladeMorty, did you know Tim Burgess from the Charlatans lives in Norfolk ? I''ve met him a couple of times and he regularly comes into work, he''s a really nice and down to earth[/quote]No, I didn''t know that!Saw the Charlatans play at the UEA (odd trivia, actually with smudger!) and Tim was great with the crowd. Huge fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Stump 1 Posted February 18, 2017 Through the years...SweetQueenDeep PurpleDamnedJamClashPistolsAdvertsSiouxsieGeneration XRamonesHuman LeagueEcho and the BunnymenWedding present Carter USM MUSEOthers have come and gone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 18, 2017 Carter would make my top 20.As would half man, half biscuit, and The Sultans of Ping FC. (Interesting trivia my username is tribute to the drummer, Morty Mccarthy) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Stump 1 Posted February 18, 2017 Through the years...SweetQueenDeep PurpleDamnedJamClashPistolsAdvertsSiouxsieGeneration XRamonesHuman LeagueEcho and the BunnymenWedding present Carter USM MUSEOthers have come and gone...Oh and Talking Heads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Stump 1 Posted February 18, 2017 Sultans of Ping where great fun for a while back then.I often play Casual Sex in the Cineplex, much to the missus'' displeasure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,716 Posted February 18, 2017 I forgot the B52s and early Billy Bragg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagster 101 Posted February 18, 2017 Lol this thread gives you an idea of peoples agesI would have to start with the Jam being a bit of a mod in my youff :)Having said that Ron''s choices are not so obvious;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 18, 2017 [quote user="Johnny Stump"]Sultans of Ping where great fun for a while back then.I often play Casual Sex in the Cineplex, much to the missus'' displeasure![/quote]Still one of my "go to" albums.Saw them play, back in the day, at the Waterfront.Absolute mosh pit carnage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ec-p 117 Posted February 18, 2017 Oops, I need to include Billy Bragg too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Stump 1 Posted February 18, 2017 Same with Carter. Only saw them once at the UEA, it was mental.I see Jim Bob and the Wedding Present are doing and Indie all dryer at the Waterfront along with some other artists of that era.Could be good for a laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
