OT What's the next gig you are going to?

[Steve Miller]

I personally fail to see the allure of watching copycats doing other people's stuff, often less well than the originals.
I suppose though, growing up through the 60s/70s, one has to realise how lucky one was, not to live in a clone generation that had all of the talent and none of the electronic tricks.

[LincsMiller]

Hi Lincs, thing is for the young ones, most of the great bands from the 60's/70's have lost their band members through passing on so, no one can see them anymore. I think any music kept alive be it original band members or tribute acts is still great to hear.

Point of order, is there a Beach Boys tribute act out there and more importnatly would you attend if they were reasonable to good? I would.

Brin, " Original Beach Boys" still touring but only 2 original members in the band . No I wouldn't go and see a BB tribute band. I do go and watch bands doing a mix of the originals . I think what puts me off is the need of the tribute bands to dress and try and look like the original members, live AI ?

[LincsMiller]

Now Ive mentioned AI , I have to admit some of the songs that are being uploaded onto YouTube using AI to feature some of my favourite artists doing songs they never recorded are brilliant .

[CAMiller]

I personally fail to see the allure of watching copycats doing other people's stuff, often less well than the originals.
I suppose though, growing up through the 60s/70s, one has to realise how lucky one was, not to live in a clone generation that had all of the talent and none of the electronic tricks.

I thought you went to see a Billy Idol tribute at the weekend? Was the beer that good that you've forgotten already?

[Brin]

CAM .....behave.

[ragingpup]

I personally fail to see the allure of watching copycats doing other people's stuff, often less well than the originals.
I suppose though, growing up through the 60s/70s, one has to realise how lucky one was, not to live in a clone generation that had all of the talent and none of the electronic tricks.

I think a key appeal, for me anyway, in a good tribute band, is the gathering of lots of people who share the same passion, to hear songs they love together, as a community. It's a kind of celebration is the original artist, a bit of a party.

No one on here will know this, but I quite like Kate Bush. There's a wonderful Kate tribute band, Cloubursting, who sounds brilliant and the singer has an excellent Kate voice. An excellent night for any other weirdos into Kate tunes.

Agree with the point about tributes that try and imitate the original though. Can be a bit painful

[CAMiller]

I think a key appeal, for me anyway, in a good tribute band, is the gathering of lots of people who share the same passion, to hear songs they love together, as a community. It's a kind of celebration is the original artist, a bit of a party.

No one on here will know this, but I quite like Kate Bush. There's a wonderful Kate tribute band, Cloubursting, who sounds brilliant and the singer has an excellent Kate voice. An excellent night for any other weirdos into Kate tunes.

Agree with the point about tributes that try and imitate the original though. Can be a bit painful

I think your first point is why Mamma Mia the musical has been such a success for over 25 years now. Not a tribute band but somewhere the folk who like Abba (and have passed that liking on to their kids/grandkids) can congregate and sing along. Might even pop to see it again in June when it lands in Seattle.

I never knew you was a Kate fan raging, will bear it in mind for the next pop quiz

[Jocksgloves1]

Nothing beats the thrill of live music, be it original members or tribute bands.
I personally think it's great that the music of my favourite, but in some cases, deceased heroes is being played to new audiences. I actually think some of the tribute players are better than the original musicians.

[CTMilller]

Who knew Raging was a Kate Bush fan? Kept that quiet….

That this thread has moved into an interesting debate about tribute bands brings to mind the late great geetarman (late of this board and late of the world - since he passed away about 15 months ago.)

I seem to remember that he played for a recognised Fleetwood Mac tribute band for a while and it would have been worthwhile hearing his views on the subject.

[kentmillerman]

Jeff Wayne and his "War of the Worlds" at the Connexin Arena Hull at the end of this month. Visited the show 3 times in the last 3 years at similar venues including Hull. Always something new but the orchestra are out of this word.