Rock Band II Draft - playoffs begin 6/8/09
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dukeswh
Bench
Thanks. I had a hard time choosing which way to go. I was thinking of forming a group with a bluesy feel, but I could not refuse Gwen.
GoGoGadget
All-Star
Continuing the cool:
Link Wray - Lead Guitar -- My band is going to be loud, rowdy, and dirty, so I just had to go after the father of the power chord. With a distorted sound that is instantly recognizable, even if you don't know the name behind it, Link will be largely responsible for determining my band's direction. And, I think it's a good one.
Wiki info.
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Link Wray - Lead Guitar -- My band is going to be loud, rowdy, and dirty, so I just had to go after the father of the power chord. With a distorted sound that is instantly recognizable, even if you don't know the name behind it, Link will be largely responsible for determining my band's direction. And, I think it's a good one.
Wiki info.
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NME
Starter
Eddie Hazel - Lead Guitar
Allmusic Profile
"A mythical figure, original Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel pioneered an innovative funk-metal sound in the early '70s, best exemplified on his mammoth classic instrumental jam "Maggot Brain." This mythological status arises from his brief, mysterious era of productivity, a shadowy three-album cycle capped by Maggot Brain that came to a close as Hazel's notorious drug problems began to haunt him, resulting in personal disputes with George Clinton, a jail sentence, and ultimately his slow death to liver failure. Yet even though Hazel's notable accomplishments are few — reserved mostly to the first three Funkadelic albums, a 1977 solo album, and legendary live performances — these accomplishments were highly influential. At the time, Hazel seemed a clear successor to the deceased Jimi Hendrix, one of the few black guitar players merging an acid rock approach with an R&B aesthetic. Furthermore, Hazel took things a step further, integrating a heavy dose of funk into his fiery guitar work as well, setting the precedent for successive Parliament/Funkadelic guitarists, as well as later generations of funk-metal guitarists."
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Allmusic Profile
"A mythical figure, original Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel pioneered an innovative funk-metal sound in the early '70s, best exemplified on his mammoth classic instrumental jam "Maggot Brain." This mythological status arises from his brief, mysterious era of productivity, a shadowy three-album cycle capped by Maggot Brain that came to a close as Hazel's notorious drug problems began to haunt him, resulting in personal disputes with George Clinton, a jail sentence, and ultimately his slow death to liver failure. Yet even though Hazel's notable accomplishments are few — reserved mostly to the first three Funkadelic albums, a 1977 solo album, and legendary live performances — these accomplishments were highly influential. At the time, Hazel seemed a clear successor to the deceased Jimi Hendrix, one of the few black guitar players merging an acid rock approach with an R&B aesthetic. Furthermore, Hazel took things a step further, integrating a heavy dose of funk into his fiery guitar work as well, setting the precedent for successive Parliament/Funkadelic guitarists, as well as later generations of funk-metal guitarists."
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Kingzrool
Starter
I think I will keep my strategy of picking the rhythm section first. Only two other drafters have not picked their lead, so I am feeling safe in securing the foundation that I need. Very few great bass players are left, so I am jumping on Victor Wooten of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.
Victor Wooten - Bass, Double Bass
From Wiki:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUkETBD8Qag
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Victor Wooten - Bass, Double Bass
From Wiki:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUkETBD8Qag
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NoBonus
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If the devil had to pick a drummer, who would he choose? The guy from that sixties band? That other guy from that 70's band? Heck No! He would select Phil Rudd, the original and now returned drummer from AC/DC. So I select: Phil Rudd - Drums
And a photo for the ladies...
Why Phil Rudd? Let's let Brian Johnson explain it (Warning: some mild cursing, but what do you expect from AC/DC)
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And a tribute
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Face it, Phil Rudd rocks and is not a complete showoff like these "Drum Guru" nerds! Ah, yes...
And a photo for the ladies...
Why Phil Rudd? Let's let Brian Johnson explain it (Warning: some mild cursing, but what do you expect from AC/DC)
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And a tribute
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Face it, Phil Rudd rocks and is not a complete showoff like these "Drum Guru" nerds! Ah, yes...
SacKings7
Starter
I approve of this pick. Angus last year, and now Phil. Us AC/DC fans might need to stick together in the Last Band Standing thread a little later
Kingzrool
Starter
NoBonus
Starter
Must have an AC/DC member in a rock band... only a couple left!
NoBonus
Starter
It looks like a good start to the Rock Band II draft.
For my second pick I am selecting...
Brian May (Queen) - Lead Guitar
He will He will Rock You.
Good pickup... May and Plant would be a good combo...
NoBonus
Starter
Is that your pick?
?????? this one???
nah
NoBonus
Starter
I think "incomparable" sums up your band so far.
NoBonus
Starter
I hear ya... just playing around...
NME
Starter
NoBonus
Starter
Getting a good drummer now is a good call... Chamberlin is a solid pick in the second round...
John Galt
Starter
NoBonus
Starter
I think that photo of Eddie Jordan makes everything you post look serious.lol I did not even realize you were dissing me... oh well its all good
NoBonus
Starter
Go Kings is the only way I can respond to that without getting emotional.
LPKingsFan
All-Star
Bono (U2) - lead vocal
any questions?
With Sting and Bono I have an incomparable vocal foundation. That's it.
Lemme guess, everyone in your band is going to have just one name, right? Things could get tough, you may have to see if you could put Nene on the bongos or something...
venom_7
Starter
My Pick:
Matthew Bellamy - Muse (Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals)
I don't know how many secondary singers we can have, but if its decided it is against the spirit of the draft, then he will just be on lead guitar.
He hads a very powerful dynamic to my group as a soloist. If anybody disagrees, just listen to "Hysteria" by MUSE, and oh man you will see. Immensely talented, I'm just surprised he wasn't taken in the other draft.
Matthew Bellamy - Muse (Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals)
I don't know how many secondary singers we can have, but if its decided it is against the spirit of the draft, then he will just be on lead guitar.
He hads a very powerful dynamic to my group as a soloist. If anybody disagrees, just listen to "Hysteria" by MUSE, and oh man you will see. Immensely talented, I'm just surprised he wasn't taken in the other draft.
