Good blues/rock songs to cover/jam to?

[Waster]

Hey TB,

My high school is starting a rock band project this month. Basically we'll be divided into groups and be given a practice space where we can work on musicianship/being in a band, and have a chance to perform at the school.
The band that I'll probably (almost definitely; I'm the only bass player there who actually plays bass) be put in will consist of two guitars, drums, vox (who can play keys) and bass. We're interest mainly in the blues-rock genre, Led Zeppelin, Queens of the Stoneage, that general vibe. Does your band cover and songs like this? I'd love to hear some suggestions! Basically, the heavier the better, and anything with a killer bass-line (on a selfish note, haha).

That was totally incoherent, but anyway...

Thanks!
Connor

[bluewine]

YouTube "blues/rock covers."

Good luck

Blue

[ntenny]

I guess it would be hard to get that signature verse of "The Lemon Song" to pass muster in a high-school setting, huh? Maybe you can retrofit another lyric or mumble. It's certainly one of the best JPJ bass vehicles, and very coverable.

Cream is another good source of structurally simple, jammable material in a similar vein.

-NT

[lustersilk]

I'd stick to current rock stuff like Black Keys, Dr. Dog, Alabama Shakes, etc. etc.

Maybe a few classic things but I bet the kids at school would dig hearing some things from their generation.

[Waster]

Originally Posted by ntenny

I guess it would be hard to get that signature verse of "The Lemon Song" to pass muster in a high-school setting, huh? Maybe you can retrofit another lyric or mumble. It's certainly one of the best JPJ bass vehicles, and very coverable.

Cream is another good source of structurally simple, jammable material in a similar vein.

-NT

Thanks man! Been listening to Led Zeppelin II a lot recently; some great songs on there.
I totally forgot about Cream! Thank you!

[vlado]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTpmx5PcheA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIeglX2HOSo

[BayStateBass]

There's a lot to pick from.

You never go wrong with a Jimi Hendrix cover. My old band did Hey Joe, Purple Haze, and Red House. All of them always went over well.

Some other suggestions;

Bad Luck- Social Distortion
Lowlife- Theory Of A Deadman (but you'll have to edit it some)
Cumbersome- Seven Mary Three

Here's one that's really cool, don't know if you could do it at school. Bassline is like, super-simple. Plus the guitarist can go absolutely insane doing virtually whatever makes him happy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShWQzQuZmB4

Good luck!!!

[BayStateBass]

And here's one that never fails to please. I've always liked this one;


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVe-rZBcm4

[waterboy]

Check out the band Clutch. It sounds like they would be right up your alley.

[AnchorHoy]

First, make sure your drummer has a cowbell and knows what to do with it .....

Then check out this list:

I Don't Need No Doctor - Humble Pie

Mississippi Queen - Mountain

Funk #49 - James Gang

OK, drummer has no cowbell but does keep good time?
Hard to go wrong with this one:

I'll Be Creepin'

[JohnMCA72]

For some choice bass lines, I suggest Albert Collins.

[Groovy_Gravy]

play "The Pusher" by steppenwolf..thatll really get em goin..

I played this song in a high school talent show with a band....ahhh the looks on everyones faces

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XqyGoE2Q4Y

[INTP]

Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBoq8aoWB4E

Foghat - Slow Ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcCNcgoyG_0

Free - Alright Now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siMFORx8uO8

[craig.p]

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Susan Tedeschi/Derek Trucks

[JumboJack]

Originally Posted by waterboy

Check out the band Clutch. It sounds like they would be right up your alley.

+1,000,000.
And while QOTSA are an awesome band I don't know if I would consider them blues based.

[nortonrider]

One way out - the Allman Brothers

Easy enough for everyone to pick up quickly (A-D-E)
and enough room for everyone to "jam" a bit.

[Runnerman]

Knockin on Heavens door....G&R style....great jammer
Fire....Hendrix, requires some bass finesse but a real crowd pleaser

[bassbully]

Originally Posted by JohnMCA72

For some choice bass lines, I suggest Albert Collins.

Oh Yea...try 'Cold Cuts' also Albert King, and Johnny Winter for good old blues.

[PlungerModerno]

Led Zeppelin: How many more times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE-JQzj2aEA


Booker T. & the MG's: Melting pot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhJfO8XJR-Y

& Time is tight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbLU65dsid0

All good 'groove' songs ripe for a jammin'

[geddeeee]

Anything by Cream is good to jam to.

Led Zep is also good, but you need a good drummer and bassist to really make it groove.

Any blues number can also be jammed to because they're usually easy chord progressions...