Can, Slint, Captain Beefheart, Yusuf, Uriah Heep, Jade Warrior, Lindisfarne, Arthur Russell, Dinosaur Jr., Four Tet, Fugazi, Porno for Pyros, Marilyn Manson, Detektivbryan, Neutral Milk Hotel, Syd Barrett, Polaris (they did the music for Pete & Pete), Jounce (the actor who played young Pete’s current band), Rainbow Earth, Schoolly D, T Rex, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Tom Waits, The Violent Femmes, The Pixies, Sea Wolf, Yes, The 13th Floor Elevators
@Bluefreedom ..That is so true. I believe they were a protege of The Beatles and sang on Apple records, which later disputed the name with, of course, the computer guys..
Saviour Machine, Tyr, Nightwish (are they underrated? They could not be rated highly enough I think), Trans Siberian Orchestra, Toto (why can’t they play any songs on the radio apart from Africa and Hold the Line??), Kamelot, Dream Theatre (only one hit? Why only one?)
Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s (thanks @Lefteh), The Shins, The New Pornographers, Spoon, dredg, Blue October, Modest Mouse, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Postal Service, Richard Buckner, Damien Jurado. Actually most of these bands or individuals have received great reviews from the “critics” and lots of respect from their peers but have not attained the level of popularity I believe they deserve. See ya…wtf
PS: If I may include dead guys, please add Nick Drake, Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley (now that is some very serious talent, each lost much too young and sorely missed)
I was in the back sitting on our friend Kenny’s shoulders spilling beer everywhere .I did the mosh pit at Ministry in 1991 and was squished against the stage unable to breathe (I’m only 5’3’’). I haven’t done it since.
@Blondesjon…. My second favorite song! Possum Kingdom is classic and still played on that funny box that uses airwaves. Its disappointing that there was no follow-up before the line-up changes (tho I only gave their 2nd a cursory listen). Whenever I mention Toadies all I get in return usually is a blank stare or “The Wet Sprocket” (who I do like) until I put on Possum and eyes light up!