adorshki
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twocorgis said:
That memory must have been in some of those fried brain cells I donated to science a while back, even as the vinyl still resides in my collection! BUT, I KNEW I could count on you to cover any ommissions! Top 10 Rock Trios courtesy of Gibson.com
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That memory must have been in some of those fried brain cells I donated to science a while back, even as the vinyl still resides in my collection! BUT, I KNEW I could count on you to cover any ommissions! 
jte
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Actually I think Greg Lake's a better guitarist than a bassist (and no, they're NOT the same, at least not based on a lot of guitarist I've heard trying to actually play bass). And not only that, he used Gibson basses (the Ripper) for some of ELP's main life. It's just that they don't fit into the typical "Rock Trio" of guitar/bass/drums that most people think of when they think rock trios.
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adorshki
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Good point. I'd call 'em one of the seminal "progressive bands", like Yes, even though I hate the "label". I remember when "Lucky Man" hit the radio, it was definitely NOT considered hard rock, but "something new". Lake's great in any case. Also a King Crimson alumnus.jte said:
Dr. Spivey
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Government Mule. Warren Haynes is the real deal, why doesn't the world notice? :?
bassmyf
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Dr. Spivey said:
He never stops playing long enough for us to catch up. Hardest working man in show biz...
bassmyf said:Dr. Spivey said:
He never stops playing long enough for us to catch up. Hardest working man in show biz...
Must be, and his latest solo album is fabulous!
I never really considered Gov't Mule a trio though. Most of the shows I've seen there were at least four of them.
coastie99
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hideglue said:
You can be doggone sure I will !!
Thanks for the heads-up.
coastie99
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Dr. Spivey said:
Amen there Doc. !!
kitniyatran
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I agree that ELP & Stray Cats should be on there. I'd probably want to include Blue Cheer, but that's just a personal preference(Leigh Stephens era). I'd be tempted to list Atomic Rooster, but, as far as I know, they only had one configuration as a trio circa the first album, & thereafter had a lead vocalist aside from the instrumentalists.
OH YEAH, latter day Youngbloods were great as a trio after Jerry Corbitt left; Jesse Colin Young, Banana, & Joe Bauer(one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, in my opinion)!
OH YEAH, latter day Youngbloods were great as a trio after Jerry Corbitt left; Jesse Colin Young, Banana, & Joe Bauer(one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, in my opinion)!
Dr. Spivey
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twocorgis said:bassmyf said:Dr. Spivey said:
He never stops playing long enough for us to catch up. Hardest working man in show biz...
Must be, and his latest solo album is fabulous!
I never really considered Gov't Mule a trio though. Most of the shows I've seen there were at least four of them.
Four or five nowadays, but they were a trio with an occasional fourth man for the first 6 or 7 years. Man In Motion is a great album. 8)
bluesypicky
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Thank you! 8)The Guilds of Grot said:
Maybe not a rock trio, but boy, they rock!
Paco De Lucia, Al di Meola and John Mclaughlin
Markus
Paco De Lucia, Al di Meola and John Mclaughlin
Markus
I love this kind of thread, always makes me discover new heroes and rediscover old ones.
Speaking of heroes, there are of course Hendrix, Cream, SRV, ZZ Top and all the other greats that are, well, great.
However, to me, there are a few that really stand out even in that crowd:
Jeff Beck in just about any trio setting I have heard. He makes beautiful music, does unbelievable things with guitars and always finds incredible musicians to play with.
Rory, certainly.
And here is a guy I bet not too many of you are familiar with, though he is world famous here in Norway:
Marius Müller`s Funhouse - Live - 1 of 3
Marius Müller`s Funhouse - Live - 2 of 3
Marius Müller`s Funhouse - Live - 3 of 3
Marius was my neighbor and class mate from age 10 to 16 or so. He became a respected studio musician, member of various bands and even had a short pop star career. Funhouse was one of his own projects, something I think he really loved doing. They used to call him Norway's biggest guitar player.
He died in 99 in a slightly mysterious car crash, only 40 years old.
I have some nice memories. Before school closed for summer all the kids and their families would gather in the classroom and there would be cute kids singing cute songs and performing cute little plays and dances. I remember Marius standing on the teacher's desk with his guitar, rocking out, kids loving it and parents shaking their heads.
Sorry for the rant. He worked hard, and though he did get to enjoy some success I think he deserved more.
Should probably also mention a-ha, as they started out in my old neighborhood as well, but not exactly a rock trio, or my kind of music for that matter.
beinhard
Speaking of heroes, there are of course Hendrix, Cream, SRV, ZZ Top and all the other greats that are, well, great.
However, to me, there are a few that really stand out even in that crowd:
Jeff Beck in just about any trio setting I have heard. He makes beautiful music, does unbelievable things with guitars and always finds incredible musicians to play with.
Rory, certainly.
And here is a guy I bet not too many of you are familiar with, though he is world famous here in Norway:
Marius Müller`s Funhouse - Live - 1 of 3
Marius Müller`s Funhouse - Live - 2 of 3
Marius Müller`s Funhouse - Live - 3 of 3
Marius was my neighbor and class mate from age 10 to 16 or so. He became a respected studio musician, member of various bands and even had a short pop star career. Funhouse was one of his own projects, something I think he really loved doing. They used to call him Norway's biggest guitar player.
He died in 99 in a slightly mysterious car crash, only 40 years old.
I have some nice memories. Before school closed for summer all the kids and their families would gather in the classroom and there would be cute kids singing cute songs and performing cute little plays and dances. I remember Marius standing on the teacher's desk with his guitar, rocking out, kids loving it and parents shaking their heads.
Sorry for the rant. He worked hard, and though he did get to enjoy some success I think he deserved more.
Should probably also mention a-ha, as they started out in my old neighborhood as well, but not exactly a rock trio, or my kind of music for that matter.
beinhard
littlesongs
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Great suggestions by everyone so far. In rock, folk and jazz, three piece bands get right to the heart of the music.
Mark me among the "Where the Heck is Rory?" crowd too.
The "original power trio" of Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison and Joe Mauldin would definitely make my list. In terms of influence, The Minutemen, Husker Du and Meat Puppets left a lasting legacy. One could also make an argument for Dinosaur Jr. Since they were the best trio n the region during their heyday, I'll give the nod to Crackerbash too.
Mark me among the "Where the Heck is Rory?" crowd too.
The "original power trio" of Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison and Joe Mauldin would definitely make my list. In terms of influence, The Minutemen, Husker Du and Meat Puppets left a lasting legacy. One could also make an argument for Dinosaur Jr. Since they were the best trio n the region during their heyday, I'll give the nod to Crackerbash too.
kitniyatran
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Ooh, yes, more of us should have thunk of Buddy Holly & The Crickets!
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coastie99 said:
Agreed... 8)
Zelja
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I would put The Jam in the top 10 (massive in the UK & a great body of work) & Buffalo Tom (massive nowhere but one of my favourites).
Other great 3 pieces were/are IMO You Am I, Even (both Aussie, very 60s influenced) & Hoboken's own Yo La Tengo.
Other great 3 pieces were/are IMO You Am I, Even (both Aussie, very 60s influenced) & Hoboken's own Yo La Tengo.