What band would you wish to reunite?

[CubsSuck1]

Part of a recent interview with Corgan:

 

A lot of fans are very focused on the original lineup.

In that lineup you had two people who could play with a high level of musicianship, and two people who couldn't. And somehow that worked. James [iha] and D'arcy and Jimmy... fascinating people. Jimmy, world class drummer. James, very creative when he wanted to be. D'arcy had a really incredible intuitive sense. But that band was not built to last. Believe me, if that band had anything left in it, not only would I do it because it would be creatively interesting, but it would be incredibly financially lucrative. People say, "Well come on, just shake hands backstage and ride in separate buses." Part of my being and spiritual person is, I'm not gonna be in a band with people who don't like me.

 

Do you think this new incarnation is built to last?

I really hope it is, and I'm remiss to say that, because I don't know. I've had really weird things happen. People just up and freak out and whatever. Right now, it feels as good to me as the old band felt, in terms of our sorta emotional unity. We all seem sort of on the same page, there's no weird anything. Everybody sort of feels like, OK, I'm in the right place.' And I said to each of them, "We're at the right place in the right time."

 

Do you go online to see what the fans are saying about the new tracks?

No, but I still get a vibe. If I read anything from let's call it the "hardcore fanbase," they are stuck in '93. It's 17 years [later] and I don't know what they expect to have happen. It's sort of beautiful because what they are saying is, "You so touched me in that moment, I want more of that." But the thing that I find really insulting is there's a deeper message there which is "You'll never be better." To try to tell a man that he'll never improve beyond something he did when he was half-crocked on drugs or drama, that's just not right. When I look at Johnny Cash or Neil Young or Tom Waits, those guys have proven that by remaining vital to themselves, that at some point they are able to burst through with another period.

 

And another:

 

The band had such a great run in the ’90s. What led to its dissolution, which really came at the height of things?

You know, all four of us were all from dysfunctional backgrounds. [Guitarist] James [iha] had the most normal background. But none of us were perfect people. We were not prepared for the attention. We had two people in the course of our ten years who had substance abuse issues. In addition to that, we were in band that not everyone understood what we were doing. Even though we were popular, we kept hearing that we were terrible, and that I couldn’t sing. There was always this element of negativity surrounding even the best moments we had. Our videos were the only thing that most people agreed upon as a positive. It put a tremendous amount of pressure on us to continue to be successful. We just ran out of gas with the fairy dust. We had seven magical years and since then, it’s been like, “What was that about?” I have a big mouth, and that hasn’t helped. If I had kept my mouth shut, I think things would have been easier. That being said, I’m proud of the fact that we continued to pursue a musical goal even after the band broke up. I continue to pursue the original vision, which is kind of like the Rush thing. We want to push forward and continue to find new ground. I’m only now feeling comfortable. Now, I can do this as I’ve meant to do this all along, with a happy face and a full heart and deal with the pressure.

Edited July 18, 2010 by CubsSuck1

[Balta1701]

Part of a recent interview with Corgan:

I do have to say, I miss Jimmy Chamberlain as I'm listening to these.

[Quin]

Soundgarden.

 

You sir, are in luck.

 

Too bad Cornell's voice is shot.

[Milkman delivers]

The original lineups of The Who and Zeppelin.

 

That's mine.

[ThunderBolt]

Neutral Milk Hotel.

[WhiteSoxfan1986]

The original Alice in Chains lineup with Layne Staley.

[Texsox]

I'd have to say the Beatles, especially to see what their song writing would be as grandparents.

[Rooftop Shots]

I'd have to say the Beatles, especially to see what their song writing would be as grandparents.

 

They also crossed my mind, but for a different reason. Would be curious as to see what ticket prices would be along with the hype. Is was about 7 or 8 years ago when The Eagles toured, a friend told me that tickets were going for $250.00. I know some Beatles freaks that would pay absolutely ANTYHING if they were to go on tour. Heck, they had a nation wide countdown just for one new song (Free As A Bird) when Anthology was shown on TV. Could you imagine what the hype would be along with how much they would gross on a world tour with a new album??

[Kyyle23]

For me, its Failure. I still can listen to Fantastic Planet from start to finish without feeling like any of it has gotten old to me.

 

 

[knightni]

The Beatles

[hogan873]

Queen.

This was my first thought as soon as I saw this thread. I'm a huge fan of Queen. Could you imagine if Freddie Mercury was still alive and writing songs today? Their last studio album Innuendo was a glimpse of their music into the 90s.

[Texsox]

They also crossed my mind, but for a different reason. Would be curious as to see what ticket prices would be along with the hype. Is was about 7 or 8 years ago when The Eagles toured, a friend told me that tickets were going for $250.00. I know some Beatles freaks that would pay absolutely ANTYHING if they were to go on tour. Heck, they had a nation wide countdown just for one new song (Free As A Bird) when Anthology was shown on TV. Could you imagine what the hype would be along with how much they would gross on a world tour with a new album??

 

Great point, it would be interesting. I wonder if they would even really tour in the sense. I could see a month in NY, a month in London, Rio, perhaps back in the USSR, etc. The world would come to them.

[bmags]

christ mccartney and ringo could do a tour just playing beatles songs and probably sell tickets for $500 a pop

[DABearSoX]

christ mccartney and ringo could do a tour just playing beatles songs and probably sell tickets for $500 a pop

 

Paul still tours and sells the nosebleed tickets for 75 bucks a pop...I just went this past thursday and I will tell you one thing...they were well worth it...that old man can sure put on a show.

[BigEdWalsh]

The Mothers of Invention....or maybe the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

[FlaSoxxJim]

Paul still tours and sells the nosebleed tickets for 75 bucks a pop...I just went this past thursday and I will tell you one thing...they were well worth it...that old man can sure put on a show.

 

^^^

 

Didn't see him this time out, but caught the last few tours and they are always memorable shows.

 

[Chi Town Sox]

The original lineup of the Smashing Pumpkins

 

Man I was in in Denver for work a few years back when they were on their reunion tour and got to see them at Red Rocks, probably the best show I have ever seen (the venue definitely helped), seen them at the Horseshoe Casino a year later and they were TERRIBLE and then saw them a year later at Aragon and they were on again. It's almost as if they are hit or miss depending on if they really care or not.

 

This is my favorite of their "new" songs since they have reformed. Best song of the night at Red Rocks and ironically it was the first tune they played, it really set the tone for that gig

 

Edited July 19, 2010 by Chi Town Sox

[Be Good]

The Mama's and the Papa's

[Rooftop Shots]

If the genie can bring back Stevie Ray Vaughan from the Heavens to play with Double Trouble than I would definitely be buying my first album in a good while.

 

Here's one for ya! How about a tour with S.R.V. and Hendrix playing together? Styles and personal music choices may clash, but some pretty serious guitar playing would be brought to the audience.

There may be some faster guitar players, but nobody can make a guitar "speak" to you in so many different ways and so many different levels than SRV, Hendrix and Jeff Beck.

[The Critic]

Thin Lizzy.

 

I never got to see them, and IMO they're one of the most underappreciated bands in rock history. They have so many great songs and are only remembered for MAYBE two of them (Boys Are Back In Town and Jailbreak).

[Quin]

This was my first thought as soon as I saw this thread. I'm a huge fan of Queen. Could you imagine if Freddie Mercury was still alive and writing songs today? Their last studio album Innuendo was a glimpse of their music into the 90s.

 

Last studio album when Freddy was a live. Made In Heaven was the last one, but I get what you're saying. The Show Must Go On is one of my all time favorite songs.

 

 

Here's one for ya! How about a tour with S.R.V. and Hendrix playing together? Styles and personal music choices may clash, but some pretty serious guitar playing would be brought to the audience.

There may be some faster guitar players, but nobody can make a guitar "speak" to you in so many different ways and so many different levels than SRV, Hendrix and Jeff Beck.

 

A tour with Hendrix-Beck-Page-Clapton would be amazing.

[Rooftop Shots]

Thin Lizzy.

 

I never got to see them, and IMO they're one of the most underappreciated bands in rock history. They have so many great songs and are only remembered for MAYBE two of them (Boys Are Back In Town and Jailbreak).

 

"The Emerald" was also a great tune, but if you want to blow the doors off of someone, get a stereo with a powerful, clean strong amp, and some speakers that can handle some "EXTRA heavy bass" and turn up the song "Bad Reputation" That song......at the right volume, will make your chest 'THUNDER!" A guy that I know played that through some Altec Lansing Model 19's and I was mesmerized at what I heard and felt. (The model 19's were speakers that were the size of a washer and dryer weighed 165 pounds each, and the cabinets were made from walnut wood.) Absolutely Incredible!

[Rooftop Shots]

A tour with Hendrix-Beck-Page-Clapton would be amazing.

 

That'll work!

If I'm not mistaken, I believe that the last 3, all came out of the same band (At different time periods) in the late 60's from a band called 'The Yardbirds"

[Quin]

A tour with Hendrix-Beck-Page-Clapton would be amazing.

 

 

That'll work!

If I'm not mistaken, I believe that the last 3, all came out of the same band (At different time periods) in the late 60's from a band called 'The Yardbirds"

 

You're right.

 

First it was Clapton, but he wanted to be a blues purist so he recommended studio work phenom Jimmy Page who didn't want to give up his gig and recommended Beck and later Page joined up with Beck for a short time, then Beck left, Jimmy continued till the band fell apart.

 

And Led Zeppelin was born.

 

Here's the three of them playing an instrumental stairway.

 

[Balta1701]

Oh, and from the list of still living...the Gilmore/Waters lineup for the Pink Floyd.