All these bands reforming

[les_paul_robot]

Spandau Ballet recently. Michael Jackson back on the cash trail. Heard Simon & Garfunkel are back on tour this year too, as are Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Police tour was fanbloodytastic. Even Zeppelin did one gig.
But... is this a money-related coincidence or are musicians and people of art aware time is running out for them to do these things?

[void]

You forgot to mention Ringo and McCartney's recent get together. :)

On that occasion, apparently they were plugging transcendental meditation.

[boots]

Deep Purple haven't stopped:)

A bit of both. Performing is like a adrenalin rush so it's hard to give up and there is a market for them to tap into. Plus their music is great. Beat's todays hiphop. Sorry hip hoppers.:)

[steevo]

With the shift in consciousness that is happening right now, I think that their songs will provoke more thought than they did maybe the first time around. So that's good :)

[eternal_spirit]

Does the torture never stop!

[lizzy]

I think the OP has a point........the Empire is crumbling , time to crank up to top gear 'bread and circuses'

[vladmir]

Im glad i dont know any of this. :cool:
I stopped watching Mtv and Vh1 many months ago.
I only listen to Lounge/Chillout/Downtempo music anyway,
pop 'music' makes me want to puke all over it.

[noesis]

And Vanilla Ice announced yesterday he is likely to tour with MC Hammer. I'm breaking out my parachute pants!!!! :p

[nofuture]

The Smiths
Stone Roses
The Jam (with Weller)

I'm glad they've not reformed. I was pretty gutted when the Sex Pistols reformed, the one band that should never rejoin the rock n roll circus they so incisively mocked first time round. One 'advantage' of Strummer dying is that the Clash will never parade their receding hairlines and middle aged spreads around a stage.

I heard a Radio 2 DJ saying that 'it's just pop music' and they shouldn't be so precious, what bollocks.

[eternal_spirit]

Does the torture never stop!

:D I used to listen to some of that stuff the OP mentioned and Deep Purple used to enjoy some of their songs but heard it all too much and have developed different tastes in music since. Mostly instrumentals stuff these days. BTW the Pentangle reformed the other year too. The Huntress is one of their best songs IMO. She has an amazing voice.

[decode reality]

Spandau Ballet recently. Michael Jackson back on the cash trail. Heard Simon & Garfunkel are back on tour this year too, as are Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Police tour was fanbloodytastic. Even Zeppelin did one gig.
But... is this a money-related coincidence or are musicians and people of art aware time is running out for them to do these things?

The Specials have also got back together, without their founder member Jerry Dammers. I saw them twice in their heyday but I haven't bought a ticket this time. It was never on the cards (they split very acrimoniously), but apparently their lead singer had a NDE and it made him re-consider his life and what the band meant to him. Also, they didn't make a lot of loot first time round, so if they can make a bit now, more power to their collective elbow. Another thing is that lots of contemporary bands were either covering their songs or mentioning their influence (Hard Fi, Amy Winehouse, The Enemy, Lily Allen, Kasabian)

I see this 'reunion' as an outgrowth of the whole tribute band thing. I'm not really into pure nostalgia that doesn't take into account the present day.

In their case, songs like Ghost Town are very relevant to the present. Saying that, one of the band was seriously BIGGING UP Obama during the election. Hmm.:rolleyes: Almost makes me wanna break into a chorus of 'No More Heroes'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2oXzrnti4

[thorleyart]

Reunions are ace.

It's nothing new, been happening for years.

Faith no more are back together.

Best reunion ever was Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith rejoining Iron Maiden in 1999.

Another great one was Pink Floyd on stage at live 8

[antinwo]

You forgot to mention Ringo and McCartney's recent get together. :)

On that occasion, apparently they were plugging transcendental meditation.

Better left not metioned:D

[smoking oceanus]

I have really disturbing news for everyone:


Limp Bizcuit have reunited too.

[boots]

:D I used to listen to some of that stuff the OP mentioned and Deep Purple used to enjoy some of their songs but heard it all too much and have developed different tastes in music since. Mostly instrumentals stuff these days. BTW the Pentangle reformed the other year too. The Huntress is one of their best songs IMO. She has an amazing voice.

Well I loved Deep Purple but I dont listen to much of the old music any more, on odd occasions when I get the urge I'll listen to an album.

I'm getting to be an old fart and like to listen to a bit of classical stuff:o:)

[toty1994]

The only reunion that got me excited was the Pixies. Sadly all they did was go around the world playing their greatest 'hits', no new material, they were almost like their own tribute band.

[fekdemasons]

I have no problem with some groups as their probably skint due to horrendous record companies , managers , agents and accountants sticking their dirty mitts in the artists pie. They are exploited from ball one.

As for the likes of the police etc sting is just greedy , the other two needed a pension. Lets face it royalties from the Equaliser theme will not feed stewart copeland in his old age.

I'd like to see an exchange program where we vote in old bands and get to dump established ones who've played safe for years. Like U2 !!

[drhemp]

:D I used to listen to some of that stuff the OP mentioned and Deep Purple used to enjoy some of their songs but heard it all too much and have developed different tastes in music since. Mostly instrumentals stuff these days. BTW the Pentangle reformed the other year too. The Huntress is one of their best songs IMO. She has an amazing voice.

I saw Pentangle play their last gig last year for the reunion tour at the Green Man Festival; they were truly amazing. I never thought I'd see them play together, it was something I'll never forget! I don't think they will ever play together again.

[krakhead]

I saw Pentangle play their last gig last year for the reunion tour at the Green Man Festival; they were truly amazing. I never thought I'd see them play together, it was something I'll never forget! I don't think they will ever play together again.

Dude! I was there too! What great weather we had that weekend huh? :rolleyes: :D

And Faith No More touring again! :cool: There IS a god!! Download festival here I come!

I think a lot of these bands are getting back together to make money, money they didn't or couldn't make when they were together the first time around. Their fans are now older, with more disposable income so their tours can charge silly money for tickets and t-shirts and they can make a few quid for themselves in their old age - who can blame them?

I wish Robert Plant would get off his fucking high horse and commit to a longer tour with Zepp mind you - I think it's mainly due to his voice not being up to it any more - he says it's for reasons of integrity, I think he fibs! :D

[seercirra]

all these reunions are because everyone knows that 99.9% of new bands or groups are utter trash and so theyve realised that theres still a market for the old school players.

[synergy777]

they just making money, while the people still have money to spend on them tickets and merchandise, lol.

[skyfish]

I went to the 'final' Smashing Pumpkins tour - it was amazing - only to have them get back together and produce a pile o shite album. It ruins the memories when bands do this.

Now Blur have got back together which I was initially hugely excited about but now, in my heart of hearts, I know i'm gonna be watching a bunch of forty year olds trying to recapture the glory of their mid-twenties and failing miserably.

[krakhead]

all these reunions are because everyone knows that 99.9% of new bands or groups are utter trash and so theyve realised that theres still a market for the old school players.

Lol! Spoken like a true old fart! :D

There's plenty of great bands out there right now, you just have to search a bit harder for them these days cos you sure as shit ain't gonna find them in the MSM!

[fekdemasons]

Foofighters anyone ?

Tenacious D ? "cueballs and sausage in her butcheeks is warm " now fuckn get it on.

"How bout the power to kill a yak from 200 yards away , WITH MIND BULLETTS. Thats telekinesis kyle "

[krakhead]

Foofighters anyone ?

Tenacious D ? "cueballs and sausage in her butcheeks is warm " now fuckn get it on.

"How bout the power to kill a yak from 200 yards away , WITH MIND BULLETTS. Thats telekinesis kyle "

Foo Fighters ROCK!! :D

The lyric for Tenacious D is about a Kielbasa sausage, not cueballs! Lol! It's a type of sausage, Eastern Bloc type thing I think. Good misheard lyric though! :D "Excuse me while I kiss this guy" :D

I can do cock-push ups! :D

[size_of_light]

Spandau Ballet recently. Michael Jackson back on the cash trail. Heard Simon & Garfunkel are back on tour this year too, as are Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Police tour was fanbloodytastic. Even Zeppelin did one gig.
But... is this a money-related coincidence or are musicians and people of art aware time is running out for them to do these things?

What else are they going to do?

Their solo careers are all laughable, they struggle to get fully hard anymore, the golf game's gone to shit, their kids all hate them and the wife wants them out of the fucking house more often. Then along comes an offer to make a truckload of money robotically ploughing through soulless renditions of their tired old back catalogues to screaming hordes of drunken middle-aged sluts every night.

This is what's commonly referred to in the industry as a 'no-brainer.'

[fekdemasons]

Foo Fighters ROCK!! :D

The lyric for Tenacious D is about a Kielbasa sausage, not cueballs! Lol! It's a type of sausage, Eastern Bloc type thing I think. Good misheard lyric though! :D "Excuse me while I kiss this guy" :D

I can do cock-push ups! :D

Cheers for ruining my illusion. oh well still effin funny though eh !!

Desmond Decker , Me ears are alight .....

celine dion , Cause I know that the Hot dogs go on ,, (sung at a bbq no doubt !)

Sister sledge , " You give me love in a femidom "

Micheal Jackson , " Keep on , with tha postal strike , dont stop till ya get enuff ...

Off thread entirely , How about a misheard lyrics thread in the humour section. "Misheard lyrics "

[krakhead]

they struggle to get fully hard anymore, the golf game's gone to shit, their kids all hate them and the wife wants them out of the fucking house more often.

I remember that night you got drunk and described this to me as your life!! :eek:

Don't take it out on rockers!

:D

[size_of_light]

I remember that night you got drunk and described this to me as your life!! :eek:

Don't take it out on rockers!

:D

lol. Touche'.

[antinwo]

all these reunions are because everyone knows that 99.9% of new bands or groups are utter trash and so theyve realised that theres still a market for the old school players.


Hit the spot:D

[joe911]

The beautiful south are back!:cool: [well without paul but i guess they'll manage) :):)

[les_paul_robot]

The Specials have also got back together, without their founder member Jerry Dammers. I saw them twice in their heyday but I haven't bought a ticket this time. It was never on the cards (they split very acrimoniously), but apparently their lead singer had a NDE and it made him re-consider his life and what the band meant to him. Also, they didn't make a lot of loot first time round, so if they can make a bit now, more power to their collective elbow. Another thing is that lots of contemporary bands were either covering their songs or mentioning their influence (Hard Fi, Amy Winehouse, The Enemy, Lily Allen, Kasabian)

I see this 'reunion' as an outgrowth of the whole tribute band thing. I'm not really into pure nostalgia that doesn't take into account the present day.

In their case, songs like Ghost Town are very relevant to the present. Saying that, one of the band was seriously BIGGING UP Obama during the election. Hmm.:rolleyes: Almost makes me wanna break into a chorus of 'No More Heroes'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2oXzrnti4
Of course! How could I forget The Specials? I am very tempted to try and see em. They're also on telly tonight, on Later With Jools Holland. (I think Carole King will be on it as well, after all these years).

Do you remember the good old days before the ghost town?

[joy division]

wombles

[antinwo]

I wish Ian Curtis could come back from the dead and Joy Division could reform lol:D Now that would be good.

[joy division]

I wish Ian Curtis could come back from the dead and Joy Division could reform lol:D Now that would be good.

already here.

[miracles]

Spandau Ballet recently. Michael Jackson back on the cash trail. Heard Simon & Garfunkel are back on tour this year too, as are Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Police tour was fanbloodytastic. Even Zeppelin did one gig.
But... is this a money-related coincidence or are musicians and people of art aware time is running out for them to do these things?

They have to get out there to continue casting and strengthening their spells.

They sold their souls to Rock N Roll and have to keep paying the pied piper of pan.

It's all witchcraft and demonic sourcery. :D

[skyfish]

Hit the spot:D

Lol I'm guessing that you are around late twenties - early thirties. It is likely that music today is just as shit or as good as the music we listened to when we were kids only times have changed and we haven't. I remember my mum saying "God she's listening to that Blockhead again," "It's Radiohead, mum," "Well, whoever they are it's a bloody dirge." :D

[drhemp]

Dude! I was there too! What great weather we had that weekend huh? :rolleyes: :D

And Faith No More touring again! :cool: There IS a god!! Download festival here I come!

I think a lot of these bands are getting back together to make money, money they didn't or couldn't make when they were together the first time around. Their fans are now older, with more disposable income so their tours can charge silly money for tickets and t-shirts and they can make a few quid for themselves in their old age - who can blame them?

I wish Robert Plant would get off his fucking high horse and commit to a longer tour with Zepp mind you - I think it's mainly due to his voice not being up to it any more - he says it's for reasons of integrity, I think he fibs! :D

Yeah they should have called it the Green Man Festival of Mud.

I don't care how much Pentangle got paid to reform, it was amazing to see them play together, they are after all legends. Anyway I got in for free courtesy of Mr Renbourn :cool:

[kiwimaj]

is Rick Astley making a return??

He was FAB !!

:D

[michael christopher]

Musicians have always done this. "Getting back together" or the "reunion tour" is always a huge money maker.

Nothing new here, except for maybe the higher number of people doing it, because there are more music celebrities over the past 40 years than ever, and it's been on an upward trend.

[fekdemasons]

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse , I can reveal that Black lace are re - releasing " Agadoo "

According to PA, the '80s novelty track is being revived by Black Lace's Dene Michael. The new promo video will feature the soap duo and cast members of ITV comedy Benidorm.

"With all the doom and gloom in the world, I think this is just what we need," said the veteran popstar.

:eek::eek::eek:

THAT HAS TO BE QUOTE OF THE YEAR

[lizzy]

they just making money, while the people still have money to spend on them tickets and merchandise, lol.

;) got my vote, lol...

[fratoue]

The only reunion that got me excited was the Pixies. Sadly all they did was go around the world playing their greatest 'hits', no new material, they were almost like their own tribute band.

True that I seen them in Landsdowne road and being one of my fave bands ever the gig seemed like a total cash in and huge disappointment.:(:(

[noesis]

is Rick Astley making a return??

He was FAB !!

:D

God we can only hope so :p

[paradise_1000]

Simple answer to the original post


SINCE YOU CAN DOWNLOAD EVERY ALBUM THESE PEOPLE HAVE EVER MADE FOR FREE ON THE NET ROYALTIES ARE NOT WHAT THEY USED TO BE :rolleyes:

Hense the money is in live gigs and TV apperances


simple really no conspiricy just those checks they get are alot smaller than before and years of cocaine use has hurt the wallet :eek:

lol

[merlincove]

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse , I can reveal that Black lace are re - releasing " Agadoo "

According to PA, the '80s novelty track is being revived by Black Lace's Dene Michael. The new promo video will feature the soap duo and cast members of ITV comedy Benidorm.

"With all the doom and gloom in the world, I think this is just what we need," said the veteran popstar.

:eek::eek::eek:

THAT HAS TO BE QUOTE OF THE YEAR

it's not all bad, apparently mick hucknal is leaving simply red. Lets hope that he's leaving for a nice long holliday on some remote island. And that the only ferry there develops engine problems, rusts in its dock and sinks without trace.

[decode reality]

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse , I can reveal that Black lace are re - releasing " Agadoo "

According to PA, the '80s novelty track is being revived by Black Lace's Dene Michael. The new promo video will feature the soap duo and cast members of ITV comedy Benidorm.

"With all the doom and gloom in the world, I think this is just what we need," said the veteran popstar.

:eek::eek::eek:

THAT HAS TO BE QUOTE OF THE YEAR

All of those Truthers trying to ascertain who the anti christ is seem to have overlooked Black Lace.:D:D:D

[ownoiz]

When is WHAM getting back together...
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__________________
"98% of us will die at some point in our lives" - Will Ferrell - Talladega Nights

[boots]

When is WHAM getting back together...
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__________________
"98% of us will die at some point in our lives" - Will Ferrell - Talladega Nights

LMAO.

I hope never.

[ownoiz]

Although i must secretly admit, i think Careless Whisper is a bit of a classic...on the WHAM album...but that song was credited to George Michael not Wham on that album.
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"Mall people they come and go - small people they just dont know" - Anna Faris

[boots]

Although i must secretly admit, i think Careless Whisper is a bit of a classic...on the WHAM album...but that song was credited to George Michael not Wham on that album.
.
__________________
"Mall people they come and go - small people they just dont know" - Anna Faris

I saw George Michael on Parky awhile back nad he said the they wouls never get back together.

Oh Gawd, I do have to admit that "wake me up" was catchy.

[decode reality]

When is WHAM getting back together...
.
__________________
"98% of us will die at some point in our lives" - Will Ferrell - Talladega Nights

I'm not sure; I don't think Andrew Ridgeley's doing anything musically at all.
He never did- lazy sponging git. A reunion could well take place... :-D

[smoking oceanus]

It is likely that music today is just as shit or as good as the music we listened to when we were kids only times have changed and we haven't. I remember my mum saying "God she's listening to that Blockhead again," "It's Radiohead, mum," "Well, whoever they are it's a bloody dirge." :D

There are great bands/artists today.....but not many (Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire, Bat For Lashes, Interpol, Bright Eye's, well i like them at least)

It seemed that during the 90’s, there was a significant acceleration of creativity in rock music back then. Every year or so, a new band would appear and break entirely new ground. Today, it doesn’t seem to happen like that anymore.

Plus the music back then seemed more raw, honest and personal and less about being a rock star and getting indie cred.

It was also the music parents were concerned about. :D

So yeah, i like the 90’s because the attitude back then seemed much different.
The rock scene/culture back then was very distinctive, very separate from the pop scene. I think it started changing when Limp Bizscuit, Nu metal, Creed and all these other horrible acts came along and turned everything into a big parody.

It hasint recovered much since.....

[smoking oceanus]

Music kids listened to in the 90s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtLoJlQD6E


Music kids listen to today

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=my+chemical+romance+i+dont+love+you+&emb=0&aq=-1&oq=#

[joy division]

seriously, can threads like this and others be moved to a new section called of NO IMPORTANCE.

Jeez.


peace

[smoking oceanus]

nah

[joy division]

nah

why not go to a MUSIC forum

[rossus]

in many cases,

when all the money has shamelessly been spent to unnecessary luxuary,
it's time to sing the same songs as they did years before

other bands do it for the attention/fame,
and other bands really love their own music and love performing again :)

[steevo]

The Specials are on BBC2 right now on the Jules Holland Show.

[steevo]

The main fellar from The Specials mentioned on the Jules Holland show that he lives in America now and that he was supporting Obama "the first black President" and he was VERY excited about it :( One of the other band members mentioned "Zeitgeist" for some reason, but unfortunately I didnt hear what context he said it. Maybe they will start to awaken soon cos at the moment they are still comatosed unfortunately. THEY sang Ghost Town ???:confused:

[the_count]

I went to see The Specials last night at the Manchester Apollo, they were brilliant,i was in my early teens when they were first around in late 70's early 80's and grew up hooked on ska. last night was a bit of a lifetime ambition to see them live and they really were excellent, only wish i had been able to see them 30 years ago.

[nofuture]

I really wanted to go to that but was a bit short of funds when the tickets went on sale shortly after Xmas:mad:

I was going to go down and see if I could get a ticket outside off a tout.

[astrochicken]

I'm with matt delooze on this as regards psychic vampirism.

Saw the "police" on their reunion tour whilst on mushrooms and
their attempt with blatant symbolism and outrageously apparent *subliminals* during their 70 minutes set to "harvest" the energy
was in no way subtle.

Back in the 70's i never once considered the *evil* aspect of rock music,
as regards to TPTB and their influence, subliminally, on the unsuspecting youth of the day. Now, viewed through a different set of goggles, it's all too apparent.

It all reminds me of the robert johnson story (proof in an interview bob dylan gave a couple of years ago where he goes on about the deal he made and how he still has to hold up his end with the supreme creator of this earth and the wolrd you can't see.. scary stuff!!) about the musician selling his soul to the devil in return for the trappings of fame, fortune and celebrity.

[onourwayto2012]

Music kids listened to in the 90s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtLoJlQD6E


Music kids listen to today

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=my+chemical+romance+i+dont+love+you+&emb=0&aq=-1&oq=#


I thought the 90's just about destroyed rock...esp metal. Ain't much better now...that Chemical Romance tune sounded like every other pop punk whatever band out there.
Thank goodness for Finland!