Most people cannot name a single Phish song. Huge fan of rock and roll, and I was able to name a song (probably several ) from every artist not into the RRHOF that is eligible. One platinum album (their first one). Not a single song in the top 20.
I’m somewhat familiar with Phish. Im not big on labels and all the ridiculous sub genres of music now, but Phish generally falls under the “jam band” label. The difference with a group like the Allman Bros. , who helped form that ”sub genre” is they had a number of great 4 minute songs even though they didn’t like to play them live for 4 minutes. Add in a terrific soul singer and that explains things. The “jam bands“ are not for everyone, but I’m a fan. I like very good musicianship and band’s that can extend and play with taste and finesse.
Selling a lot of crap is not proof of talent - just popularity. However it's the RnRHOF, they don't require talent.
Who said better? And that is a matter of preference.
Ah badly worded on my part. They both deserve to get in as front ladies, one as a solo, one as a front vocal as part of a band. I was using CH as a similar performer as Pat Benetar, i.e., woman lead vocalists. CH got in with Prentenders but her contemporary, PB did not get in. I think they both had similar impact to the industry as females in Rock And Roll at the start of the MTV era.
Phish are great. But, like many bands I like, I cannot actually recall the name of any of their songs.
That probably is their artistic masterpiece because they took their style and applied it to a bittersweet song about coming of age and feeling out of place.
Katie Piersen was born in Weehawken and raised in Rutherford.
For years I didn't really. My sister is a big fan. With the way music has sucked mostly for 20 + years, funny they don't sound that bad to me anymore. I am more hard rock, but listen to everything, depending on my mood.
I was the annoying little brother. I did buy much of her collection. She has everything. They harmonize great. I think my favorite of theirs is Revolution Earth. However they have many Good songs. I had to laugh at that 2 hits comment. They had more than 2 hits on Cosmic Thing. Oh well Roam if you want to, I guess.
1 Hit wonder?
Hardly a one hit wonder.
The thing I love about the B-52’s is their music was just fun to listen to music! No over arching political messages just fun music singing about silly things. Rock lobsters, devils in my car, living in Your own private Idaho, A dog named Quicche Lorraine, making love under a Strobe Light. Their album Wild Planet will always be one of my favorites because it was one of my “coming of age” albums. Just good, fun music.
I agree, Lightfoot was one of my favorite singers back in the 70s , early 80s. Back in those days, he was considered “rock” as were most musical acts. From Jim Croce , James Taylor, Carol King to America, Steely Dan to Deep Purple , Led Zeppelin. It was all rock. I don’t think the rise of all the musical labels, sub genres has helped the overall quality of music.
