Monsters of Folk(Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes, M. Ward, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst, also of Bright Eyes) When I arrive at the pearly white gates many, many, many years from now, I’m going to be awfully tempted to thank God for creating the members that make up this band. I’m not sure if …
Tag Archive: Best of 2009
Oct 18 2009
Counting Down the Year’s Five Best Supergroups: Number Two
The Dead Weather There’s no doubt in my mind that Jack White is this decade’s greatest musician. From The White Stripes, to The Raconteurs, and now with The Dead Weather, the man never stops. And we don’t want him to. His latest project (which includes fellow Raconteur, Jack Lawrence, Alison Mosshart of The Kills and …
Oct 18 2009
Counting Down the Year’s Five Best Supergroups: Number Three
Booker T & the Drive-By Truckers Legendary Hammond B-3 organist, Booker T. Jones (of Booker T & the MG’s) made his mark in R&B, soul and funk nearly fifty years ago, when he wrote his first hit (“Green Onions”) while still in high school. That song earned him a scholarship to Indiana University, although he never …
Oct 18 2009
Counting Down the Year’s Five Best Supergroups: Number Four
Them Crooked Vultures Anyone remember those crazy Led Zeppelin rumors from a couple years ago? Well forget them. Robert Plant has stated in the recent past that he’s done with loud music altogether, but that doesn’t mean any of the other members of one of rock’s greatest bands is done with that sound. Enter John Paul Jones. …
Oct 18 2009
Counting Down the Year’s Five Best Supergroups: Number Five
Fiction Family Although this super group of musicians dates back to 2005, they’re making my list because 2009 saw the release of their debut, self-titled album (Fiction Family) and first tour. It’s a collaboration that includes Switchfoot frontman, Jon Foreman, and the Nickel Creek brother and sister team of Sean and Sara Watkins. Unlike Switchfoot and Nickel Creek, …