What Band Does This CL Ad Belong To? - Page 7

plankspanker13 · #**121** 12-08-2012, 01:33 AM

Hmmmmm....Queen, perhaps.

Rune Bivrin · #**122** 12-08-2012, 02:36 AM

Queen it is!

plankspanker13 · #**123** 12-08-2012, 03:53 AM

A coda to #45, now that it has been solved: The ad was written for Joe's current tour, and would be hypothetical from about a year or two ago, as opposed to Joe's early career. Graham Maby has been his longtime bassist, and his sister was Joe's first wife. Graham's wife has had severe medical issues, preventing him from being on the road for long stretches. He's a great guy (I've had conversations, and an ongoing e-mail dialogue). Had I not been so involved with my own doings, and been able to arrange for an audition, I might have been the one to answer my hypothetical ad. My personal bass style would be Maby-meets-Entwistle, with a dash of 80's Flea.

Joe Jackson's music is something worthy of checking out, for the sheer breadth of the styles that it spans. One is bound to find something likeable, regardless of their tastes. Even thrashmetalheads dig it; Anthrax's cover of "Got the Time" is still much enjoyed by fans of that kind of music (tho' the original is also quite thrashy, for 1978). If you like it hard and fast, "Friday" is another track to revel in. Of course, my preference is for the original Joe Jackson Band of 1978-81, and the 2003 reunion & tour, and his piano trio of the mid-'00s. His latest album is a collection of Duke Ellington covers given the Joe treatment (which is to say, "dramatic, alternate-style arrangements"). Joe has also done a few other covers of notable artists, with the same approach (Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well," and a few Steely Dan numbers being among them). Joe, with Graham along with him, is a HUGE influence on me, with Graham and Geddy being the two living bassists that I am most often compared to (albeit not in that order). If you have not really explored Joe's music, I highly recommend doing so. It's bound to broaden your tastes, influences, and, probably, make you strive to be a more well-rounded musician.

hrodbert696 · #**124** 12-08-2012, 05:15 AM

Can I give my own contribution a bump? Didn't think it would be too hard to figure out. Realized when I wrote it what a nightmare this project sounds like, I never would have touched it...

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Originals power trio seeks second guitarist. Our singer/bassist is an up-and-comer on the local jazz scene. Drummer wants to play fast and furious punk rock. Our existing guitarist doesn't really know what he plays... actually he isn't very good. So you'll have lots of opportunity to make a contribution to our unique and creative sound! Experienced pros only.

Rune Bivrin · #**125** 12-08-2012, 05:50 AM

It sounds mostly like another Police ad...

plankspanker13 · #**126** 12-08-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rune Bivrin

It sounds mostly like another Police ad...

I would agree with that, but bit my virtual tongue, when I first read that post.

hrodbert696 · #**127** 12-08-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rune Bivrin

It sounds mostly like another Police ad...

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Originally Posted by plankspanker13

I would agree with that, but bit my virtual tongue, when I first read that post.

Drat... sorry, missed that the Police had been done. Yeah, that was it.

(Shrinking into my hole feeling lame).

Rune Bivrin · #**128** 12-08-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hrodbert696

Drat... sorry, missed that the Police had been done. Yeah, that was it.

(Shrinking into my hole feeling lame).

No problem. Not everyone feels compelled to having read all the posts before posting. I'm a bit anal that way (too

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erigod23 · #**129** 12-08-2012, 11:59 AM

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Sonic Youth?

You got it.

winstonthecat · #**130** 12-08-2012, 02:00 PM

I'll give it a shot

Manchester based post-punk band looking to add an additional member after the unexpected death of our lead singer. Our guitarist will take over lead vocals, so we're looking for a keyboardist/guitarist to fill out our sound, and help us explore adding some synth/dance songs to our repertoire.

bassfran · #**131** 12-08-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bassfran

You got it.

How about-

Do you have what it takes to be a pop star?
Seeking rhythm section for new act with management and contacts already in place. Must have contemporary look and the chops to follow world class guitarist/singer with years of previous experience in American R&B groups. Up-to-date passport a must. Long hours, jam sessions, jet lag, etc. No wankers.

Gotta' re-post this one with new clues. C'mon, people...

Hrodbert696- You no like Andy Summers? I always thought he was perfect for that band. I guess I can see it if you hate chorus effects.

Have a good weekend everybody.

bassfran · #**132** 12-08-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by winstonthecat

I'll give it a shot

Manchester based post-punk band looking to add an additional member after the unexpected death of our lead singer. Our guitarist will take over lead vocals, so we're looking for a keyboardist/guitarist to fill out our sound, and help us explore adding some synth/dance songs to our repertoire.

New ~~Odor~~ Order.

winstonthecat · #**133** 12-08-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bassfran

New ~~Odor~~ Order.

You got it, but I guess you're not a fan

**jive1** · #**134** 12-08-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bassfran

Gotta' re-post this one with new clues. C'mon, people...

Jimi Hendrix?

bassfran · #**135** 12-08-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jive1

Jimi Hendrix?

You da' man, Jive.
(I thought the word 'experience' was a dead give away in the 1st post.)

And to winstonthecat- no. My personal biases aside, I had to go for the joke. Please take no offense by my juvenile attempt at humor.

Rune Bivrin · #**136** 12-08-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bassfran

Hrodbert696- You no like Andy Summers? I always thought he was perfect for that band. I guess I can see it if you hate chorus effects.

Have a good weekend everybody.

Andy would have been the guy answering the ad. The first guitar player was Henry Padovani, who wasn't quite up to Stings standards.

bassfran · #**137** 12-08-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rune Bivrin

Andy would have been the guy answering the ad. The first guitar player was Henry Padovani, who wasn't quite up to Stings standards.

Thanks for clearing that up for me, Rune. No wonder I didn't guess that one!

mixtapelove · #**138** 12-08-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mixtapelove

"Bass player and keyboard player wanted, must have jazz chops. No a--holes need apply."

(Wonders if anyone will see what I did here).

Hmmm... Sadly I don't know the exact origins of Steely Dan...
Did I get it??

Yep, that's right.

That's actually the real ad that Denny Dias placed in the Village Voice which Donald and Walter answered.

erigod23 · #**139** 12-08-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by winstonthecat

I'll give it a shot

Manchester based post-punk band looking to add an additional member after the unexpected death of our lead singer. Our guitarist will take over lead vocals, so we're looking for a keyboardist/guitarist to fill out our sound, and help us explore adding some synth/dance songs to our repertoire.

New Order

erigod23 · #**140** 12-08-2012, 05:03 PM

Oops, someone beat me to it.