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thenewgreen  ·  4772 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who do you think are the most overrated/underrated bands/artists of all time?
While I understand why you would put U2 in that category, I can't. Simply because I have too many good memories that wouldn't have existed had it not been for the song "With or Without You".

It was one of the first songs I learned how to play on the guitar and sing. It was my go-to song anytime there was a young lady around when I was a kid. It worked.

I owe them.





b_b  ·  4772 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Does any young man learn to play guitar without chicks in mind? I admit--shamefully--that when I was in high school in the mid-late nineties Dave Mathews Band (talk about overrated) was the best panty grease.
TheShadowFog  ·  4764 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Actually, Yes.
caio  ·  4772 days ago  ·  link  ·  
thenewgreen  ·  4772 days ago  ·  link  ·  
if you liked this video, then you'll love "Learning to Play Bass and Not Getting Laid".

-Hilarious!! Spot on.

caio  ·  4772 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Very true. I was a bassist and never got laid.
b_b  ·  4772 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I feel your pain. I primarily payed bass from age 17 on. But at least we had a smug sense of superiority, because "it was about the music".
thenewgreen  ·  4771 days ago  ·  link  ·  
It was always about "the music" for me too. The "chicks" were just a side bonus I hadn't even realized would happen. I started playing guitar when I was 11. I'm not complaining, it was a nice "side bonus", but it really was tangential to the innate love I had/have for music.

MUSIC RULES. ....seriously.

One more underrated band, some good friends of mine...from the Detroit area:

The Great Lakes Myth Society:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XuF6GIjAXk

b_b  ·  4771 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I know, I know. I was only kidding. Sweet link. I've not heard them around town.
thenewgreen  ·  4772 days ago  ·  link  ·  
DMB -Great drummer.
fr33lunch  ·  4741 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Carter Beauford is not recognized nearly enough for his talents.
blimpy  ·  4741 days ago  ·  link  ·  
He sings?
blimpy  ·  4741 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Most drummer would agree with you.
fr33lunch  ·  4741 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Rolling Stone says 10th greatest of all time. I would have to agree. He is one of a few that still give me chills to listen to just geek out on the set. Neil Peart and Mike Portnoy are another two I can't get enough of.
thenewgreen  ·  4741 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I didn't know he was a singer either. Back up or does he have his own project where he sings lead?
fr33lunch  ·  4741 days ago  ·  link  ·  
As far as I know it's mostly backup for DMB.
blimpy  ·  4741 days ago  ·  link  ·  
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