Most Underrated Rock Band (One Choice Only!)

[Sweaty]

Good choice SOX, I however believe that this band are underrated more...imo

 

[Aktivator]

Gong!

 

[ladyislingering]

The Velvet Underground: They're pure genius. One of my favourite bands, and their innovation is just so important in everything that is rock music. I know they're also pretty legendary, but that is with people that are into Rock Music and have the slightest idea of its history. But for a common person, its an unknown band. They should be just as famous as Led Zeppelin in my opinion.

The Smiths: Another legendary band for people that are used to talking about rock music. But at least where I live, they're not at all famous. Maybe Morrissey might be a familiar name, but because of his solo career.

Yes!! I loved the Velvets before "Juno" came out and a bunch of "hipsters" jumped on that shit like they discovered it first. Lou Reed is brilliant; I love Nico, not necessarily because she has the prettiest voice (she was tone deaf, literally) but because she just "fit" in with the group. I couldn't even explain how they sound to someone who's never heard them before. They're just something you have to experience firsthand. How they didn't catch on is completely beyond me, but maybe it's best that they remain "underground" - so there's not a bunch of nuts claiming fandom over 1 or 2 songs they know.

Also, I positively adore The Smiths. Morrissey's lyrics are full of dark humour and melancholy beauty. Everything stops when he sings. At least, it does in my world. They haven't yet made it to my record collection due to lack of funds, but ... oh, I wish Morrissey would serenade me. I'd probably die. Some of his stuff with the Smiths was actually considerably catchy. As with the Velvets, I have no idea how they never get as much praise as any other similar band from their era - not that the Smiths can really be compared to anything going on in the 80s. Not even close.

Okay, I'm done with my girlish tirade now.

 

[Slip'nn2Darkness]

Because of you my friend I now have 7 Steppenwolf albums, and they were one of the bands on my short list for this thread.

What albums do you have so far???

 

[LG]

Steppenwolf
The Second
7
At Your Birthday Party
For Ladies Only
Monster
Slow Flux

And a compilation CD I bought years ago, it seems unnecessary now though.

 

[Slip'nn2Darkness]

Steppenwolf
The Second
7
At Your Birthday Party
For Ladies Only
Monster
Slow Flux

And a compilation CD I bought years ago, it seems unnecessary now though.

That about sums up the ones that are a must have.. At your Birthday Party being the one I consider the weakest..

 

[LG]

For Ladies Only has that spot on my list, but I like Steppenwolf and always have loved John Kay's vocals, there is no one like him.

 

[hawk11]

To me it's a toss up between Mott The Hoople and Humble Pie. Though Mott had a hit with "All the Young Dudes" both bands had a number of songs that could've been hits yet seem to be unappreciated here in the states.

 

[Slip'nn2Darkness]

Sox.. this picture struck me as funny only because it looks like the guy on the far right is holding up a cell phone camera like you see so many people doing these days..

 

[Sox]

^^^I thought he'd had enough and was turning the lights out .. but yeah I see what you mean.