Bands that shoulda done better

[beetle]

Man! Can you see the sun? Getting high high high high high.

Takes me back. Haven't heard that for a looong time.

[shaka]

Ten Wheel Drive with singer Genya Ravan. 1968-74 jazz/rock/blues horn band.

[harry h]

Thanks to this thread, I found out that King Crimson will be in town next week.  Just got tickets in section "A" center row B at the Greek!

[M0T0Geezer]

Well, my own garage band should have done a lot better:

 http://dansher.com/banddays.htm

Please forgive me for blowing my own horn, but those were halcyon days for sure. 



That's me on the Jazzmaster (lower right) back in '64.  My son has it now along with the Fender Concert Amp which still sings on stage in his band.  The Beat goes on.

Hope more than a few of you had the same unforgettable experience...

'Geezer

[Murray]

Thanks to this thread, I found out that King Crimson will be in town next week.  Just got tickets in section "A" center row B at the Greek!

King Crimson or the Crimson Project? Fripps the difference.

[harry h]

King Crimson or the Crimson Project? Fripps the difference.

The real deal. 

[circlip]

Man! Yes, I have some of their albums (yes, vinyl) on my shelf  including a test pressing of one of their EP's.
Another under rated Welsh band was Help Yourself.
I have to admit that I haven't listened to either in a while.
I really need an easier way to "rip" vinyl than by using Audacity.

[italia]

Caravan.  From Canterbury. 
Video: Golf Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hsp-C6mQGo

Album:  In the Land of Gray and Pink

[circlip]

I still do love Caravan, especially "In the Land of Grey and Pink". It's a guilty pleasure.

My all time favorite bands from the 60's and 70's (one in each decade) were the Small Faces (Steve Marriott era) and Hatfield and the North (which included Richard Sinclair from Caravan). I can't explain either of them, but I've been listening to the Small faces since 1968 and Hatfield since 1974. It's a shame that both bands have a limited catalog (especially Hatfield)

[mojoe]

Newbie From across the pond in Scotland but gotta say:

The Big Dish

[LowRyter]

King Crimson or the Crimson Project? Fripps the difference.

I personally liked the "Islands" and "Larks Tongues/Starless" bands best.  I am Bruford fan as well as Fripp fan. 

KC had some many completely different bands and at times some very bizarre music.

[Joe A.]

Gentle Giant - Prog
Renaissance - Prog (Annie Haslam vocals..no one is better. Jon Camp..perhaps one of the most under-rated bass players)
Camel - Prog (Andy Latimer...if you enjoy David Gilmour's guitar Camel is a must)
The Flower Kings - Swedish Prog
Genesis - Prog with Peter Gabriel
King Crimson - Prog
Happy the Man- Prog USA
Fairport Convention- British Folk w/ Sandy Denney on vocals
Tangerine Dream - German Electronic
Nektar - Prog (Remember the Future...a classic)
Mahavishnu Orchestra - Jazz/Fusion
Return to Forever - Jazz/Fusion
National Health - Prog
Soft Machine - Prog/Canterbury
Umphrey's McGee - US jam band
PFM -Prog from Italy
Egg- rog/jazz/fusion


Just to name a few....other personals faves:
Johnny Winter
Miles Davis
Larry Coreyell
John Coltrane
THE GRATEFUL DEAD
Phish

So if you wish to talk about any other obscure Progressive Rock bands please...let's do!
The Beatles

Nice list! I usually have BB Kings Bluesville on Sirius, however recently I have been spending a lot of time on Deep tracks. Almost every one on your list is well represented on that channel. Going to see Crimson (recent iteration) in about a week at the Rochester Jazz Fest.
Got to see Kotke when he opened for the Eagles at a community College in Buffalo, been a fan since (tickets were $8 IIRC)!
To add to your list, though they may not fit the OP's intent as they have rabid followers; John Prine, tom Waits, Van Morrison.....et al!

[Joe A.]

Illinois Speed Press. Still listen to Kal David who was a member.
Wishbone Ash
NRBQ
Too many to list!

[Joe A.]

Tangerine Dream wrote the sound track to "Grand Theft auto 5" so surprisingly teenagers today  may be spending longer listening to Tangerine Dream than Beyonce!
Not bad for a KroutRock band from half a century ago.

Also did the sound track to "Thief' ( with James Caan)

[slowmover]

Man, just yesterday I was going to mention Illinois Speed Press.There was a follow-up record with just the 2 main guys that was just as good.

[Joe A.]

Brian Auger Trinity / Oblivion Express
Climax Blues Band

This thread has kicked open some creaky old memory doors

[Aaron D.]

Well, my own garage band should have done a lot better:

 http://dansher.com/banddays.htm

Please forgive me for blowing my own horn, but those were halcyon days for sure. 



That's me on the Jazzmaster (lower right) back in '64.  My son has it now along with the Fender Concert Amp which still sings on stage in his band.  The Beat goes on.

Hope more than a few of you had the same unforgettable experience...

'Geezer

Fantastic picture!
I was also in a band, not sure it could have done much more, as we played some King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra as well as some blues.

[Murray]

Can we upgrade to Bands that should be doing better, The Living End why they aren't a house hold name outside their home country I don't know, Digital order who knows they just might and Evol Walks.

[mojoe]

Ok Bands that should be doing better:

Dead Daisies

[motoTommaso]

OK I admit I'm more of "roots" guy than technique (shredding) guy. 

My vote for the most most talented guy (and group) that never got their due.... 

Jimmy Hall (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jimmy-hall-mn0000850971/biography) and Wet Willie (http://www.wetwilliemusic.com/about.html) .  Hall can outsing, outplay, and out stage presence Mick Jagger any day of the week and twice on Sunday. 

Rendezvous with the Blues never leaves the console in my car.  His "Change Gonna Come" and "Long Distance Call" will set your hair on end it's so soulful.  "His Money Don't Matter" must be his theme song as his never got the recognition or the money he deserved.

Give him a listen if you're not already a fan

[ITSec]

OK I admit I'm more of "roots" guy than technique (shredding) guy. 

My vote for the most most talented guy (and group) that never got their due.... 

Jimmy Hall (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jimmy-hall-mn0000850971/biography) and Wet Willie (http://www.wetwilliemusic.com/about.html) .  Hall can outsing, outplay, and out stage presence Mick Jagger any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Gotta love Wet Willie....