broc Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 IF we're going UK, then I've got to add Rory Gallagher. I don't like to quote myself but needs must.... the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.... Rory Gallagher was Irish. Some of you guys are in serious need of geography lessons.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thingfishp Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yes, Cork is not in Northern Ireland - forgive my egregious error, broc. Lighten up, Francis - did someone piss in your corn flakes this morning? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I cheated a little by expanding listings...also, just can't quite bring myself to narrow it down to 10... 1) The Beatles2) Pink Floyd/Syd Barrett3) Elton John4) The Rolling Stones5) Brian Eno6) The Who7) David Bowie8) The Style Council/Paul Weller9) Caravan10) Camel11) Genesis/Peter Gabriel12) King Crimson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broc Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Yes, Cork is not in Northern Ireland - forgive my egregious error, broc. Lighten up, Francis - did someone piss in your corn flakes this morning? That's quite alright. Your googling isn't exactly right though, he was born in Donegal (which is near Northern Ireland) not Cork (though he was associated with Cork and was buried there). I thought you'd like to know that. Pretty cool headstone on his grave too (in Cork ). Edited February 27, 2012 by broc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 i need to add Robyn Hitchcock to my list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thingfishp Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 That's quite alright. Your googling isn't exactly right though, he was born in Donegal (which is near Northern Ireland) not Cork (though he was associated with Cork and was buried there). I thought you'd like to know that. Pretty cool headstone on his grave too (in Cork ). Yeah, I was aware of that, but thanks for looking out for my ignorance. My friend Ian Curtin, a Cork native and unabashed proselytizer of things Gallagher, has a beer at Rory's grave pretty regularly (as an Irishman and a guitarist he pretty much deifies Gallagher). The head stone is modeled on an award he received for the International Guartist of the Year award (1972). Yes, there's a statue of Gallagher in his birth place of Ballyshannon (yeah, Ian's been there too), but he's considered a child of Cork as he was raised there and is burried there. Feel free to launch more insults after you Google a bit more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broc Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yeah, I was aware of that, but thanks for looking out for my ignorance. My friend Ian Curtin, a Cork native and unabashed proselytizer of things Gallagher, has a beer at Rory's grave pretty regularly (as an Irishman and a guitarist he pretty much deifies Gallagher). The head stone is modeled on an award he received for the International Guartist of the Year award (1972). Yes, there's a statue of Gallagher in his birth place of Ballyshannon (yeah, Ian's been there too), but he's considered a child of Cork as he was raised there and is burried there. Feel free to launch more insults after you Google a bit more. It's OK, I'm done. I didn't start the insults. Didn't know that about the headstone, was wondering about it (and didn't google!), thanks for the info. If I was a christian (and an international guitarist of the year) I'd like something like that. Is that award still around? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 In other music news in England it looks like hell froze over..wonder what Liam thinks of this?Taken from nme... http://www.nme.com/n...on-albarn/62212Photo: Getty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 In other music news in England it looks like hell froze over..wonder what Liam thinks of this?Taken from nme... http://www.nme.com/n...on-albarn/62212Photo: GettyIs that Noel and Damon Albarn?If that's Damon, he looks freaking awful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Yeah Damon has not aged well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thingfishp Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 It's OK, I'm done. I didn't start the insults. Didn't know that about the headstone, was wondering about it (and didn't google!), thanks for the info. If I was a christian (and an international guitarist of the year) I'd like something like that. Is that award still around? The award was presented by Melody Maker magazine which hasn't existed since 99 or so. I believe Rory's brother ( and former manager) has possession of the award. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 The BeatlesThe WhoThe Rolling StonesThe Wedding PresentCineramaBeatnik FilmstarsBoyracerHefnerSeafoodWire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Yeah Damon has not aged well...At first glance I thought that was Shane MacGowan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Eh, no it doesn't. Britain is England, Wales and Scotland. You are confusing Britain with the United Kingdom (which is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). yeah, good point. i should have said "british" - which is what the original title was in the thread (and what i was trying to help define), rather than britain. british does refer to the people of northern ireland as well. where as the british isles, as you said, means mainland britain. so whereas you thought i was a whole country incorrect, i was in fact 3 letters incorrect in my statement. glad that's all sorted - these little errors do niggle somewhat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Amaranthine Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Fantastic bands and solo acts are listed here! No one mentioned The Sundays, unless I missed it in a list. In the '90s they were my favorite band, and I listened to Blind so often that I don't know if I can listen to it anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broc Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 The award was presented by Melody Maker magazine which hasn't existed since 99 or so. I believe Rory's brother ( and former manager) has possession of the award. Cheers. Yeah I used to get Melody Maker back in the late 80s when it and NME were half decent. I see Rory's albums are being re-issued, dunno if they're also being released on vinyl or whether they're remastered or not. yeah, good point. i should have said "british" - which is what the original title was in the thread (and what i was trying to help define), rather than britain. british does refer to the people of northern ireland as well. where as the british isles, as you said, means mainland britain. so whereas you thought i was a whole country incorrect, i was in fact 3 letters incorrect in my statement. glad that's all sorted - these little errors do niggle somewhat. Yeah it can be a litle confusing. I must come across as pedant of the decade here but once again 'mainland Britain' is a misnomer with regard to NI. I think you mean mainland UK. Lots of folks in Ireland take issue with the term British Isles too (as do I) but from a scientific perspective (with regard to geology, flora and fauna) I think it's acceptable. It's kind of outdated now and you'll never here it being used with regard to British & Irish political relations. Anyway my favourite Engish bands would be The BeatlesRolling StonesThe KinksSpacemen 3 (and Spectrum and early Spiritualized)The Wedding PresentThe SmithsBilly Bragg up to the early 90s The first couple of House of Love albums were super too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 in no order... led zeppelinpink floydbeatleskinksyardbirdsthe animalsbert janschsteve winwooderic claptoncat stevens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jams Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (random order) The BeatlesRolling StonesThe WhoLed ZepRadioheadEric Clapton(all eras)The PoliceThe ClashElton JohnPink Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 beatlesstonesnick drakextckinksteenage fanclubelton johnpj harveybelle & sebastianbill nelsonpeter bruntnellzombieswimple winchel goodo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 BeatlesZeppelinRolling StonesThe WhoPink FloydJeff BeckElton JohnVan MorrisonSabbathOasis (or just Noel's stuff) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 The ClashThe StonesThe BeatlesThe KinksThe WhoLed ZepThe FacesElvis Costello and The AttractionsThe JamThe Specials Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 It seems I am alone in VC in liking Graham Parker, with or without The Rumours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 It seems I am alone in VC in liking Graham Parker, with or without The Rumours I'm a pretty big fan of Graham's, but the wealth of British talent puts him slightly out of reach of my top 10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm a pretty big fan of Graham's, but the wealth of British talent puts him slightly out of reach of my top 10.This.Although, a little more than slightly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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