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BS: 3-person bands…

29 Sep 02 - 11:12 AM (#793434)
Subject: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST,xaliasslayer

…I was thinking about how many great bands there have been out there with only three players. It would be kind of fun to see how many 3-member bands people could name.


29 Sep 02 - 11:21 AM (#793438)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Schantieman

Grace Notes who started off this season at the Bothy in Southport (See www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk I don't know how to do a blue clicky thing)

Th'Antiques Roadshow

Peter, Paul and Mary!

Steve


29 Sep 02 - 11:25 AM (#793439)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Bee-dubya-ell

I'll do the easy ones: Two of the greatest rock bands of all time, The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Cream. Too early to think of any more.


29 Sep 02 - 12:00 PM (#793467)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Leadfingers

If you include the 'local ' bands who never made the National scene,and probably never made an album there are thousands.Ive been in a couple myself.


29 Sep 02 - 12:22 PM (#793477)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Giac

Since rock's been brought up -- don't forget that little band from Texas: ZZ Top.


29 Sep 02 - 12:39 PM (#793488)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Clinton Hammond

Perhaps the best 3 piece band ever...

The Police


29 Sep 02 - 01:39 PM (#793515)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: breezy

Peter , P n M then the Kingston Three, Coope Boyes and Simpson, Artisan, and Windward.


29 Sep 02 - 02:00 PM (#793534)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: michaelr

Taste! Rory Gallaghers's Irish answer to Jimi.


29 Sep 02 - 02:24 PM (#793554)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST,bdatki

New Lost City Ramblers


29 Sep 02 - 03:17 PM (#793583)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST,Fat B****rd

The Nice (I know there were once 4 of them), The Big 3.


29 Sep 02 - 04:25 PM (#793605)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST,Marie

The Soft Machine (same as above... :-)


29 Sep 02 - 05:57 PM (#793646)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST,Peter from Essex

Trios are pretty standard on the Cajun scene.

For English folk bands (as opposed to purely vocal groups) the Bismarks are one (or should that be three) of the best. .


29 Sep 02 - 06:12 PM (#793650)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: YOR

Hey X (Again),

I replied to you on that other forum. Here it is again.

Hey X,

Bryan Adams has toured the last couple of years with only 3 members. (His last studio effort is another story.) I'm not really sure why or what happen to the rest of the regular band members! Adams has taken over base, Keith Scott on lead and Mickey Curry on drums. I bought the DVD "Bryan Adams, Live at Slane Castle, Ireland 2000" with this group configuration and it is great, !!Loud!! Adams as always!. Funky all white outfits for all 3 band members.

Take it easy, Roy ------------- Man! I must be brain dead, didn't even thunk of PP&M or The Police. Go Figure.

X join up here (others have), that other forum is crashing and burning because of too strong of opinions. Think like me or don't think just don't work. Forums of one don't work, Go figure!

Enjoy, Roy


29 Sep 02 - 07:06 PM (#793680)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Jerry Rasmussen

In the 40's, there were the Three Suns...

Jerry


29 Sep 02 - 07:36 PM (#793692)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST

Fat Bas**rd, your mention of the Big 3 is atirring faint memories. Did these guys all play these funny shaped Gibsons, and was the bass player/singer called Johnny Gustafson? I think I saw them in Edinburgh when I was young ....

Murray


29 Sep 02 - 07:55 PM (#793703)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Thomas the Rhymer

Motorhead, ELP, Budgie, Groundhogs, Triumph, Art Bears, Rush, XTC, Grand Funk Railroad, Metamora, Skeleton Crew...


29 Sep 02 - 09:08 PM (#793731)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Jerry Rasmussen

And then there was the Big 3 that included Momma Cass before the Mommas and the Poppas..

Jerry


29 Sep 02 - 11:09 PM (#793784)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Alice

Chad Mitchel Trio
the Limeliters
the Journeymen
the Tarriers
Crosby Still & Nash


29 Sep 02 - 11:25 PM (#793792)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Blues=Life

Best 3-person band?

Stevie Ray Vaughaun and Double Trouble.

No contest.

Blues


29 Sep 02 - 11:45 PM (#793798)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: DonMeixner

Bok Trickett and Muir

Barley Bree


30 Sep 02 - 03:09 AM (#793856)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Cappuccino

I've always reckoned a trio is the most cost-effective band - you cover lead and rhythm sections adequately, but get the fee for a full band, and so get the best share of the money per head. Give me a trio any day!

- Ian B


30 Sep 02 - 06:11 AM (#793906)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST,Fat B****rd

Hello, Guest Murray. The Big Three had a guitarist who played what I believe was an Antoria. Most unusual, as at the time Gibsons and Fenders seemed obligatory.There are a number of Merseybeat websites if you want to know more. All the best from the fB.


30 Sep 02 - 10:29 AM (#793984)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST

JJ72!


30 Sep 02 - 10:37 AM (#793987)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST,xaliasslayer

God you guys are good, and thanks for the tip Roy. I kinda got that impression when I was scanning through some of the threads.

Well, let's see... I feel lame for not being able to name more classics. All of mine are pop.

Silver chair Green Day Alkaline Trio Is 3rd Eye Blind a three-person band? Destiny's Child TLC Eve 6 Ummmmmm.... still thinking


30 Sep 02 - 01:44 PM (#794101)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: fat B****rd

The Karl Denver Trio, BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETS>


30 Sep 02 - 04:24 PM (#794231)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: Grab

No points for Destiny's Child or TLC. Maybe there's only 3 singers, but none of them play instruments.

Graham.


01 Oct 02 - 09:25 PM (#795183)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST

hmmm... how about...

Atomic Kitten
Sleater-kinney
The Bee Gees
Nirvana
Ben Folds Five
Justincase (they're new, but I promise they are three; http://www.justincasefans.com)
mxpx
The Goos

ummmm....


04 Oct 02 - 05:50 PM (#797080)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST,xaliasslayer

no one else? I shouldn't complain... this is quite a list


05 Oct 02 - 12:16 PM (#797428)
Subject: RE: BS: 3-person bands…
From: GUEST,Les in Manchester

Demis Rusos (please excuse the spelling)



That fat one in The Three Tenors



Barry White