The legendary band Free penned a classic early 70s blues-rock tune named "MR BIG", which was highlighted by a kick-ass bass guitar solo courtesy of Andy Fraser.
I assume this song was the inspiration behind Billy Sheehan (presumably) naming his late 80s supergroup after said song.
Anyway, I ignored this band back in their day but have recently fallen upon their genius. Yes, they're that good. I loathed "To Be With You" back in the early 90s and, accordingly, wrote these guys off as a collection of "poseurs" (remember that word?). Jesus, just more proof of how ignorant I was back then.
Anyway, over the past 3 weeks, I've picked up all of their studio albums, except the debut, and am really digging them! They're known for being "multi talented instrumentalists" but, my god, their strength is in the songwriting! And that's typically NOT the defining characterist of supergroups comprised of virtuosos.
Great, great stuff. A perfect blend of 70s soulsy, bluesy hard rock, 80s virtuoso talent, and early 90s cheese-less radio rock.
Anyone here like (or, at least, tolerate) them!?
I assume this song was the inspiration behind Billy Sheehan (presumably) naming his late 80s supergroup after said song.
Anyway, I ignored this band back in their day but have recently fallen upon their genius. Yes, they're that good. I loathed "To Be With You" back in the early 90s and, accordingly, wrote these guys off as a collection of "poseurs" (remember that word?). Jesus, just more proof of how ignorant I was back then.
Anyway, over the past 3 weeks, I've picked up all of their studio albums, except the debut, and am really digging them! They're known for being "multi talented instrumentalists" but, my god, their strength is in the songwriting! And that's typically NOT the defining characterist of supergroups comprised of virtuosos.
Great, great stuff. A perfect blend of 70s soulsy, bluesy hard rock, 80s virtuoso talent, and early 90s cheese-less radio rock.
Anyone here like (or, at least, tolerate) them!?
