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*This pianist and singer hails from the seaside town of Portsmouth (U.K.) and was trained at the Royal Academy of Music before gaining experience in some pop and cabaret bands. An early passion for classical music actually started his musical journey. His 1979 debut album kind of forced listeners to examine their voyueristic views of the world and how some prefer to live vicariously rather than make their own news. Name the artist...
*This British artist battled more than a few demons throughout his life, with lowest points resulting in attempted suicide. Thankfully, he was a fine artist and not very good at suicide. In 1992 he collaborated with another British great, his first album recorded without the influence of alcohol or drugs. Name the artist and the artist with whom he collaborated for the song on that 1992 album... *The context of this huge hit by this artist is probably one that has been retold in real life countless times...a slacker guy taking advantage of a hard-working woman that loved him, until she reached a point where that simply was not enough. Name the artist raised in Cleveland, the daughter of a single mom who was working class, hoping their efforts would eventually lead to something better. And extra credit for the name of the song... *After this American artist scored the biggest hit of his solo career with a song from 1989, it seemed logical for him to follow that up with his next album in a year or two or three. As it turned out, fans had to wait over a decade for his next collection of new material. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS All I Have To Do Is Dream by Everly Bros vs It’s So Easy by Buddy Holly & The Crickets ANSWERS 1. Joe Jackson 2. Elton John. Eric Clapton 3. Tracy Chapman, Fast Car 4. Don Henley Battle of the Bands : Everly Bros won the Battle with 54% of votes
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*The seeds for a most unique collaboration were sown as early as the decade of the 60's. But still, no one expected that blue-eyed pop could effortlessly meet and embrace the blues riffs of Memphis, something that came together with an excellent 2008 album. Sadly it will never receive a follow-up from the 2 artists that made the first one happen. Name the two collaborating artists...
*Born in 1967, this artist could be considered both South African and American who released a debut album in 1994. The album established him with a unique method of composing and furthering that with a distinct sound. The hit we'll enjoy from that album features a distinct violin riff as well as a few mini solos. Name the band, the frontman and extra credit for the name of the song, a strong radio hit and concert favorite... *This legendary and long-standing band has lived several lives, some wild, some mild. In the late 60's, early 70's, they were considered cutting edge and their lead guitarist was favorably compared to Jimi Hendrix, by Jimi himself. By 1973, they fell into the rhythm of the advancements being made in the realm of Jazz/rock fusion. The following year...a double album showed their veritility. Name the band... *It has been thought that every piece of this American artist's music has always been about finding one's place in the world. Many of his song characters seemingly have their backs against the wall, looking for some way to fight against their oppressors to pave the way for something better on the horizon. Name the artist, who sadly...is no longer with us... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Thong Called Love by Bonnie Raitt vs Help Me by Joni Mitchell ANSWERS 1. Steve Cropper & Felix Cavaliere 2 Dave Matthews Band, Dave Matthews, Ants Marching 3. Chicago 4. Tom Petty Battle of the Bands : Joni Mitchell won the Battle with 53% of votes *This 1971 song came from an album when this duo left California in 1969, returning to the Midwest, this time to Kansas City, Missouri where they played college towns in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. That album title referred to songs that came to mind when they were driving to and from Kansas City to their gigs on the 2-lane highway Route 59. They would always go through this one specific town in Missouri. The song from that album was by far, their biggest hit. Name the duo, the album and extra credit for the name of the track...
*Pretty much everything about this great artist is tousled...his hair, his shirt, his posture and even his glasses that looked too big. His head also looked too big most likely because of the big brain it contained from all of his fantastic lyrics. He was primarily an L.A. guy, but was exposed to deep south culture by his mama, who was from there. Name the artist... *During a long and winding career that has seen this artist move from bluesman to guitar hero to chart-topping rocker to balladeer and back, he always tried to live up to his early reputation. His eponymous 1970 solo album was recorded using most of the band members from the band he'd just completed touring with. Name the artist.... *Supergroups don't come much more super than this mostly 4-member band. There were all kinds of reasons why they just couldn't stay together, but some reunions were glorious. Each of them also had exceptional solo careers. This is almost too easy...but name the band and then...take a guess which member we'll play in this evening's 5th segment. Now that's a challenge! BATTLE OF THE BANDS Smoke From A Distant Fire by Sanford & Townsend vs Harden My Heart by Quarterflash ANSWERS 1. Brewer & Shipley, Tarkio Road, One Toke Over The Line 2. Randy Newman 3. Eric Clapton 4. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young....played Stephen Stills Battle of the Bands : Quarterflash won the Battle with 54% of votes |
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