Tribute Band Ideas.....
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Tribute Band Ideas.....
Hi you lot, I've been playing drums for a Bryan Adams Tribute band now for nearly 8 years, but, it looks like the band could be on the brink of disbanding, so........I'm looking for some ideas for a new tribute project.
Please don't slag tribute bands off as unoriginal etc etc......I've done plenty of original stuff but have now got used to playing to decent sized crowds at decent music venues around the country and would like to continue this, for now anyway.
Problem is, which tribute band to start as there are already loads of Queen, Bon Jovi, U2, Led Zep etc etc.......
It must be of a rock genre but pretty mainstream too, although I'd prefer to play Heavy Rock persoanally.
Any ideas, who would you go to see........?
I was thinking of Guns 'n' Roses but there are already 2 or 3 playing the circuits.
Thanx 4 your time.
Si.
Please don't slag tribute bands off as unoriginal etc etc......I've done plenty of original stuff but have now got used to playing to decent sized crowds at decent music venues around the country and would like to continue this, for now anyway.
Problem is, which tribute band to start as there are already loads of Queen, Bon Jovi, U2, Led Zep etc etc.......
It must be of a rock genre but pretty mainstream too, although I'd prefer to play Heavy Rock persoanally.
Any ideas, who would you go to see........?
I was thinking of Guns 'n' Roses but there are already 2 or 3 playing the circuits.
Thanx 4 your time.
Si.
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Thanx guys. Chip, yeah, considered Def Leppard and until 6 weeks ago there weren't any, now ones surfaced plus def lep are still touring the smaller venue circuit, plus, I've still got BOTH arms.........
Nirvana has been done by 2 or 3 bands already and it was done well too....!
Keep thinking.
Si.
What about an OZZY tribute........not sabbath, just ozzy.......?
Nirvana has been done by 2 or 3 bands already and it was done well too....!
Keep thinking.
Si.
What about an OZZY tribute........not sabbath, just ozzy.......?
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Manic St Preachers (esp the older stuff when they were good).
As you say, its wrong to knock tribute bands. Being able to play an instrument in itself and read music is impressive in my book!
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Originally Posted by 7 Foot
The greatest band in the world: Pearl Jam
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A tribute to Pearl Jam
A tribute to Pearl Jam
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I've seen them live - bloody amazing!! Sang so much I couldn't talk properly for days.
They've always flown slightly below the radar and intentionally so. IIRC they used to release singles without barcodes to avoid chart entry.
Always thought Even Flow is a great name for a boat.
They've always flown slightly below the radar and intentionally so. IIRC they used to release singles without barcodes to avoid chart entry.
Always thought Even Flow is a great name for a boat.
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Originally Posted by skoosh
Thanx guys. Chip, yeah, considered Def Leppard and until 6 weeks ago there weren't any, now ones surfaced plus def lep are still touring the smaller venue circuit, plus, I've still got BOTH arms.........
Nirvana has been done by 2 or 3 bands already and it was done well too....!
Keep thinking.
Nirvana has been done by 2 or 3 bands already and it was done well too....!
Keep thinking.
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Originally Posted by 7 Foot
Well I can't play anything so I'll have to be Eddie.
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Originally Posted by skoosh
Do you think people would watch a "FAITH NO MORE" tribute?
Si.
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I'm sticking with bass-player and lead guitarist and going to recall our last guitarist, both of whom are marvellous players, just need to get a bloody good vocalist, then I can start .............a JUDAS PRIEST tribute.......!
Often thought of doing an Aerosmith tribute, or, a tribute to punk, or a tribute to stadium rock, or.......
....can't decide, all personnel in place and raring to go, just need a bloody vocalist.
Si.
keep 'em coming you lot.....TA.
Often thought of doing an Aerosmith tribute, or, a tribute to punk, or a tribute to stadium rock, or.......
....can't decide, all personnel in place and raring to go, just need a bloody vocalist.
Si.
keep 'em coming you lot.....TA.
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I play guitar and drums and the thread starters a drummer so we just need a Jeff Ament and a keyboard player (what's the latest called?). Been in so many bands, to start with you turn up to rehearsals and it's all very professional and then we get to know each other and someone says "mind if I skin up" and then "I'll get some beers" and then **** all happens for weeks on end. Damn good giggle though.
Skoosh - I suppose it's easier if the decision is made before you find a vocalist but couldn't you look/listen around for one first? His/her voice might decide it all for you.
Have you considered female vocals?
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7 foot, yes I've thought about a female lead singer but there's only one thing I've got against that.........it generally becomes a female lead singer with a band behind her.
What about Aerosmith?
or Duran Duran
or INXS
or Billy Idol
or simple minds
or Van Halen.....
oh I don't know, all above actually have one or more already.
SEX PISTOLS..........
Si.
psart of the problem with poaching a lead-singer is convincing him/her that they'll be better off with us......even though in tribute circles we have a good rep, it's hard to convince someone to join without a fairly full diary.
I accept that we'll probably have to start off at the bottom again which probably means playing support slots and odd weekday nights......bugger.
What about Aerosmith?
or Duran Duran
or INXS
or Billy Idol
or simple minds
or Van Halen.....
oh I don't know, all above actually have one or more already.
SEX PISTOLS..........
Si.
psart of the problem with poaching a lead-singer is convincing him/her that they'll be better off with us......even though in tribute circles we have a good rep, it's hard to convince someone to join without a fairly full diary.
I accept that we'll probably have to start off at the bottom again which probably means playing support slots and odd weekday nights......bugger.
Last edited by skoosh; 30 September 2005 at 10:01 PM.
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I can think of nothing better than that kiwi.......problem is if you don't wear all the leather and lace with big hair everyday you tend to like like a fuvkwit.
Seen plenty of bands do it and most just look totally uncomfortable and concentrate more on the look than the music.
Fantastic idea......still play all that in my scoob now....you cant beat a bit of 80's glam metal.
Pretty sure the crue are gigging again now.
Si.
TWISTED SISTER......still my all time fav.....but can't imagine many people with a voice like Dee Snider though.
Seen plenty of bands do it and most just look totally uncomfortable and concentrate more on the look than the music.
Fantastic idea......still play all that in my scoob now....you cant beat a bit of 80's glam metal.
Pretty sure the crue are gigging again now.
Si.
TWISTED SISTER......still my all time fav.....but can't imagine many people with a voice like Dee Snider though.
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small hijack in progress.....
im a bass player trying to start a band, is there anyone in the bmth area who wants to have a go. Need a drummer an guitarist, in to everything.
im a bass player trying to start a band, is there anyone in the bmth area who wants to have a go. Need a drummer an guitarist, in to everything.
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Vin, good luck mate, can't beat beingin the right band mate.
Just booked my tickets for Wembley's first ever gig - BON JOVI.
Gold standing area right at the front 11.06.06.
Can't wait to see the new stadium and see a fairly decent band that's sold a few LP's.....
Si.
ps:I wonder if Slayer will play there some time?
Just booked my tickets for Wembley's first ever gig - BON JOVI.
Gold standing area right at the front 11.06.06.
Can't wait to see the new stadium and see a fairly decent band that's sold a few LP's.....
Si.
ps:I wonder if Slayer will play there some time?
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that will be amazin !!!
I couldnt agree more that bands are jus the best thing to be in, but always seems to be jus me doin all the organising, its really draining, any annoyin/frustratin when no one else pulls their weight, y'know.
ps sys of a down would be a bit good at the new wembly methinks
I couldnt agree more that bands are jus the best thing to be in, but always seems to be jus me doin all the organising, its really draining, any annoyin/frustratin when no one else pulls their weight, y'know.
ps sys of a down would be a bit good at the new wembly methinks
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Do an 80's glam band tribute, but rather than just copy one band, do songs by loads of different ones - went to see the 'whole lotta metal' shown last year, and they do basically the same with classic rock, plus a few newer bands thrown in and it was suprisingly good.
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I would love to see a tribute band to The Jam, was listening to their greatest hits in the car this morning and asked mysefl why Paul Weller doesn't reform for a final tour!!
I think The Jam tribute band would go down quite well
I think The Jam tribute band would go down quite well
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Originally Posted by Hanley
I would love to see a tribute band to The Jam, was listening to their greatest hits in the car this morning and asked mysefl why Paul Weller doesn't reform for a final tour!!
I think The Jam tribute band would go down quite well
I think The Jam tribute band would go down quite well
www.thenewagejam.co.uk/dates05.php
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Originally Posted by Chip
Cheers Chip