Most Underrated Band of All Time

[SicEmBaylor]

Huey Lewis and the News.

God, I miss the 80s.

[LilSooner]

There is only one person in the entire world that will agree with you and that person is Sooner04.

[SicEmBaylor]

There is only one person in the entire world that will agree with you and that person is Sooner04.

Good man.

[AlbqSooner]

Moby Grape.

Late 60s band. 12-15 years before their time.

[Viking Kitten]

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/fail-imminent-stairs.jpg

[Condescending Sooner]

Huey Lewis and the News still has the distinction of doing the most awesome rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I have ever heard. It has been several years, but I think it was at the finals of the NCAA tourney.

[Sooner04]

There is only one person in the entire world that will agree with you and that person is Sooner04.
Ahh, true, but at least I've gotten laid at least once in the last five years.

So that makes me more special.

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

40 below summer

[yermom]

Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humour.

[Sooner24]

Ahh, true, but at least I've gotten laid at least once in the last five years.

So that makes me more special.

Wouldn't the be more specialer?

[Sooner24]

I vote for Badfinger. :D

[Turd_Ferguson]

Why do you hate Flock of Seagull's:confused:

http://blahblahblah.beloblog.com/archives/flock.JPG

[Veritas]

Iron Maiden. No matter how high they're rated, they'll still be underrated.

UP THE IRONS! \m/

[C&CDean]

For listenable pop, Huey Lewis was/is pretty good. But it ain't really R&R.

For my money, the most underrated band of all time is the Dixie Dregs.

[Sooner04]

And the most underrated band of all-time is the Beatles.

[yermom]

yeah, Elvis too ;)

[Collier11]

Ahh, true, but at least I've gotten laid at least once in the last five years.

So that makes me more special.

I thought doin it yerself didnt count? :eek:

[stoopified]

The Archies? :D

[Collier11]

Ugly Kid Joe

[picasso]

Huey Lewis and the News still has the distinction of doing the most awesome rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I have ever heard. It has been several years, but I think it was at the finals of the NCAA tourney.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVzaQ6i8A

not. even. close.

[Sooner04]

And the hoooooome.......
of the.......
Hoooooome of the braaaaaaaaave!

[Collier11]

Huey Lewis and the News still has the distinction of doing the most awesome rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I have ever heard. It has been several years, but I think it was at the finals of the NCAA tourney.

Marvin Gaye was better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVzaQ6i8A

[Boomer Mooner]

Jimi Hendrix did it best.

[picasso]

Marvin Gaye was better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVzaQ6i8A

It's been around before the Nike commercial. Try the Marvin Gaye box set.

or the Howzit Gaye box set.

[yermom]

Jimi Hendrix did it best.

yes.

i'm pretty partial to the Pride as well

[sooneron]

I don't think you can sell that many records and sit in a corner and call yourself underrated. They were a pretty tight band that had catchy tunes and they released their very safe pop album at the perfect time.

I think of them as a wine cooler. Everyone enjoyed one at one time or another back in 84. And a lot of people won't admit it.

[sooneron]

Odd that I bring up wine coolers in a Sic'em thread...

[Dio]

King's X

[Veritas]

King's X
^^^ THIS!

[Condescending Sooner]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVzaQ6i8A

not. even. close.

You didn't even see the perfomance, so your opinion has no merit.

[picasso]

You didn't even see the perfomance, so your opinion has no merit.

well I didn't see the Beatles on the roof at Apple Records either but I've heard enough of it to form a decent opinion on it being the greatest rooftop performance.;)

[Lott's Bandana]

The Pixies and The Clash

Not underrated in their own circles, but the average joe likely doesn't connect their influences to what he listens to and likes.

[yermom]

good stuff. i'm more into the Pixies on the whole than the Clash, but i like them both

the Clash is a little more hit and miss with me

[Condescending Sooner]

well I didn't see the Beatles on the roof at Apple Records either but I've heard enough of it to form a decent opinion on it being the greatest rooftop performance.;)

Have you even heard Huey's performance? I doubt it, cause I can't find it anywhere.

[Sooner04]

I'm a big Huey fan, but if his performance were so good it'd be on youtube somewhere.

Like Marvin.

Or the Beatles up on the roof.

[Scott D]

You know how there are times that I am quite sure that SicEm has no soul....

[royalfan5]

While I do love Huey Lewis and the News, I think that Hall and Oates are more underrated.

[SicEmBaylor]

Odd that I bring up wine coolers in a Sic'em thread...

You know they're absolutely delish.

[fadada1]

saw huey and the news when i was 16 (FORE). had great "seats". probably didn't appreciate then as much as i would now. great big band sound to them in concert.

never thought dire straits got enough credit for anything other than money for nothin' - and the song sucks, imo. everything else... fantastic.

[sooner ngintunr]

OAR>DMB

:pop:

[Scott D]

While I do love Huey Lewis and the News, I think that Hall and Oates are more underrated.

personally I think 24/7 Spyz doesn't get any credit.

[Breadburner]

Night Ranger..

[sooneron]

I'm surprised that REO hasn't been mentioned.

[sooner ngintunr]

Air Supply?



I mean now we're just throwing up ghey bands right?:D

I'm tryin to keep up:D

[Curly Bill]

The Cult

[A Sooner in Texas]

While I do love me some Huey Lewis and Hall and Oates (saw both live in OKC just right as they were hitting it big), I always think Billy Squier is still some kick-*** R&R.

[Turd_Ferguson]

While I do love me some Huey Lewis and Hall and Oates (saw both live in OKC just right as they were hitting it big), I always think Billy Squier is still some kick-*** R&R.Right on. I went to Billy Squier/Molly Hatchet at the Lloyd Noble back in 84. H

[Crucifax Autumn]

Dio, Veritas, and Dean win this thread.

[OKC-SLC]

Huey Lewis

I'm afraid you're just too darn loud.

[yermom]

i actually thought of that movie first

[unbiasedtruth]

kapt. kopter and the fabulous twirlybirds....

good call on Moby Grape earlier....

[SicEmBaylor]

Man, some of you have ****ty taste in music. That's all I'm going to say.
*looking at Scott*

[SicEmBaylor]

I remember watching this one interview with Huey Lewis where he was complaining about how tight security was around him at concerts and how it kept him away from fans. He said it didn't matter because he'd go down to the hotel bar at whatever city he was playing at where his fans would be and party with them all night. I thought that was awesome -- you're at the local Hilton bar and f-ing Huey Lewis comes down to drink with you. Pure greatness.

[picasso]

While I do love me some Huey Lewis and Hall and Oates (saw both live in OKC just right as they were hitting it big), I always think Billy Squier is still some kick-*** R&R.

Billy Squier ruined his career when he danced in his video.

[sooneron]

While I do love me some Huey Lewis and Hall and Oates (saw both live in OKC just right as they were hitting it big), I always think Billy Squier is still some kick-*** R&R.
Billy killed himself with that stupid video of him writhing around on the bed.

[picasso]

I remember watching this one interview with Huey Lewis where he was complaining about how tight security was around him at concerts and how it kept him away from fans. He said it didn't matter because he'd go down to the hotel bar at whatever city he was playing at where his fans would be and party with them all night. I thought that was awesome -- you're at the local Hilton bar and f-ing Huey Lewis comes down to drink with you. Pure greatness.

Rolling Stone did a story a few years ago about a book written by former rock groupies. They had a top 10 of biggest ummmm male rocker ummm phallic type things and Huey was unrivaled..

So he's got that goin for him.

[picasso]

Billy killed himself with that stupid video of him writhing around on the bed.

that's the one I'm talking about. I never knew there could be such a dancing dork out there.

[picasso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0j7sModCI


hey-o!

[stoops the eternal pimp]

without a doubt, Color Me Badd

[sooneron]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0j7sModCI


hey-o!

ugh, nice satin sheets...

[Condescending Sooner]

that's the one I'm talking about. I never knew there could be such a dancing dork out there.

I think most reactions were "Oh my god, he's gay" after seeing that video.

[Lott's Bandana]

I think most reactions were "Oh my god, he's gay" after seeing that video.

Hahahahahahahahaha!

Yep.

Rips his shirt off, the immediately puts on another one, just as ghey.

Hahahahahahahahaha!


Oh...and here's Billy (middle) with German Soccer Star wife, Nichole:

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9947/keiberjamessquiercampbe.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

[OKC-SLC]

i actually thought of that movie first

heh.

[Scott D]

It occurred to me that SicEm has no ****ing idea who 24/7 Spyz were.

[SicEmBaylor]

It occurred to me that SicEm has no ****ing idea who 24/7 Spyz were.

This is likely accurate.

[Scott D]

further proving how underrated they are...they weren't plastered all over vh1 in it's early days.

[The Remnant]

Rory Gallagher. He never got the credit that he so richly deserved.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ECMzXBQ3t4

[soonerinabilene]

4 pages and no mention of Creed?:confused:


































:D

[OUAndy1807]

Dinosaur Jr.

[def_lazer_fc]

The Band.
or jordie. that little french baby that solidified my opinion that an all too great number of americans are ****ing retarded.

[rainiersooner]

Not even close.

Curt Hill.

[Osce0la]

SicEm, why didn't you just name this thread "Huey Lewis and the News - Most Underrated Band of All Time" :confused:




oh...and Peach ;)

[Mixer!]

Atlanta Rhythm Section. Paul Goddard can play a damn bass.

[KC//CRIMSON]

Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humour.


In '87, Huey released this, Fore, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.

[picasso]

In '87, Huey released this, Fore, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.

wow, that's really heavy Ogre...

[SicEmBaylor]

SicEm, why didn't you just name this thread "Huey Lewis and the News - Most Underrated Band of All Time" :confused:




oh...and Peach ;)

Because that's too long.

[Osce0la]

Maybe not the most underrated bands, but bands that I think ae underrated:

Our Lady Peace - great music, and a helluva live show
Sister Hazel - even though they are from Gainesville
Cowboy Mouth - lead singer gets on my nerves, but again, great live show and not may bands have their lead singer playing drums...