Author Topic: Lynyrd Skynyrd or ABB "Classic line-ups" (Read 8021 times)

leith · « **on:** November 18, 2003, 08:35:54 pm »

I think Skynyrd is ignored when it comes to Southern Rock.
It seems to always be about ABB. As far as I am concerned the classic line-up of Skynryd(read pre plane crash \'77) put out way better music than ABB w/ Duane (read up to \'72). Skynryd saw ABB and said to hell w/ it let\'s have 3 guitars. That third guitar adds so much to their "swamp music " that I feel it defines Southern Rock more that ABB. When it comes to jukeboxes around the country, I bet Skynryd is in more of them than ABB,yet everyone always raves about ABB.
There is also the thought that "Classic" Marshall Tucker Band kicks ABB butt also, so I would think it goes like this:

Top 3 Southern Rock Bands

1. Lynryd Skynyrd
2. Marshall Tucker Band
3. ABB

Todd · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2003, 08:48:59 pm »

I am so glad you mentioned the Marshall Tucker Band! They came right to my mind after reading your first sentence. Definately one of my favorites!!

kindm's · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2003, 08:58:21 pm »

Well not sure if I agree w/ Skynryd over ABB w/ Duane but if we are mentioning Southern Rock bands that don\'t get enough kudo\'s then bring on the:

MOLLY HATCHET!!!!

leith · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2003, 09:06:56 pm »

Molly Hatchet does rock and are definetly underrated but I think this is due more to the fact that their catalog is not as prolific as the others.

realisthis · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2003, 09:52:44 pm »

Skynyrd hell yeah! and def. not for freebird!

leith · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2003, 10:15:49 pm »

Freebird. Best song ever written until you turn 11.

freddiewaht · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2003, 10:20:01 pm »

you cats dont know dick,abb rule!!33 yrs and the road goes on forever!

Drew_Kingsley · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2003, 10:35:55 pm »

Speaking in general as to which "southern rock" band is a better band overall:

1. Allman Brothers
2. Black Crowes
3. Steve Miller Band
4. Lynyrd Skynyrd
5. Marshall Tucker Band
6. Georgia Satellites

But as far as personifying southern rock:

1. Lynyrd Skynyrd
2. Allman Brothers
3. Marshall Tucker Band
4. Steve Miller Band
5. Georgia Satellites
6. Black Crowes

And "Freebird" never becomes "not a great song". It just gets overplayed and overhyped, and it doesn\'t stand up to the jams that we\'re used to hearing.

leith · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2003, 10:43:11 pm »

I guess you\'re right Drew. Freebird is still a great song. The jam does stand up if it\'s a live version though maybe not too exciting as we have grown up w/ it.
I do have to say Freddie is right. Us cats don\'t know dick. We\'ll leave the dick to him. Keep going down that road to oblivion. Remember the ABB in the eighties before Warren saved them ?

realisthis · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2003, 10:48:28 pm »

Oh that solo at the end is KEY.....but.....steve miller band?

? r u serious???

realisthis · « **Reply #10 on:** November 18, 2003, 10:49:44 pm »

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Originally posted by freddiewaht
you cats dont know dick,abb rule!!33 yrs and the road goes on forever!

Thats\'s also comin from a guy who likes Sublime and hates Pearl Jam!

jocelyn · « **Reply #11 on:** November 18, 2003, 11:41:08 pm »

Steve Miller Band? Stevie "guitar" Miller... hahahahaha! sorry Drew, but I have to say, I really do think they kind of... blow...

Drew_Kingsley · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2003, 11:45:13 pm »

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Originally posted by realisthis
Oh that solo at the end is KEY.....but.....steve miller band?? r u serious???

Rather than defend this in paragraph form...

The Joker
Living in the U.S.A.
Rock N\' Me
Fly Like an Eagle
Take the Money and Run
Jet Airliner

Those are just the hits we all know. Tell me that they aren\'t solid rock and roll songs...

freddiewaht · « **Reply #13 on:** November 19, 2003, 01:27:30 am »

leith just talkin like a dick again.your getting so predictable guy!

leith · « **Reply #14 on:** November 19, 2003, 01:28:23 am »

Steve Miller Band was a good band before he decided to take the money and run. Hits mean nothing really remember Abracadabra was a hit. Now Steve is just fat and crushing those laurels he\'s been sitting on since then.