PopTodd

A band that I keep meaning to, but forgetting to check out.

I discovered Big Star the exact same way. I'm sure a lot of us did. Nice call, even if it isn't quite the same.

Oh yeah! • The Nerves -- ("Hanging On the Telephone" - Blondie) • Jim Ford -- ("Ju Ju Man" - Brinsley Schwarz) • Ronnie Self -- ("Home In My Hand" - Brinsley Schwarz) • Gene Clark -- ("Why Not Your Baby?" - Velvet Crush) • Daniel Johnston -- ("Speeding Motorcycle" - Yo La Tengo)

So, thanks to a comment from a friend, I got to thinking: What are some of your favorite bands that you have discovered through other bands covering their songs? Lay 'em out there!!! Me, in no particular order: • The McKinleys -- ("Sweet and Tender Romance - The Bangles) • Slapp Happy -- ("The Drum" - Bongwater AND "Blue Flower" - Mazzy Star) • Roky Erickson (the entire "Where the Pyramid Meets the Eye" tribute record) • Emitt Rhodes ("Live" - The Bangles) I'll post more as I think of them. You?

Just ordered the new Tom Zé album. I don't think that I am going to be able to complete my list until I hear that one.

No. What does the Phox sing? (sorry. too easy.)

Eat one of these