Most underrated band

[Peace_Maker]

I like music, but I'm not an expert by any stretch in other genres -- However, I'm a bit of a connouisseur of country and western, and I have to say, the answer to this question in the C&W world is without a doubt Kevin Fowler.

This guy's music, voice, lyrics are all superb - he's one of my top 3 or 4 all-time C&W performers/artists, and should easily break into almost anyone's top 15-20 list, if you're a fan of true country & western, not pop charading as C&W. Yet he's relegated mostly to the Texas circuit/charts.

For starters, here's one of the best songs ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCOLL8ZRddk

That one was a fullblown mainstream Nashville hit, as well it should have been, but a lot of other ones of his should have been, too.

How's about a little Lord Loves the Drinkin Man:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Bvpd3aSZU&feature=related


I put Kevin up there with the likes of some of the legends, or close behind, but not many other people do....

I love Texas Country/ Red Dirt, that's about all I listen to, but Kevin Fowler??

I'd have to say Jason Boland and Reckless Kelly are way underrated, as is Stoney LaRue, Stoney has one of the best voices I have ever had the pleasure of hearing, he has had a 10 year career and only released 1.5 albums, because of his voice he can cover just about anyone.

 

[BluRaySS]

The Josh Abbott Band... Anybody know who that is???

 

[Shadowrider]

Molly Hatchet. Those guys were pretty freakin good musicians.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B53j-lKZdhE

 

[hipshot]

Molly Hatchet. Those guys were pretty freakin good musicians.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B53j-lKZdhE

Molly Hatchett has fantastic musicians and had a great singer in Danny Joe Brown until he died and Jimmy Fararh took over.
Are they still touring I haven't heard anything about them in a while?

 

[hipshot]

I came THAT close to seeing Ernest Tubb in a beer joint in Cross Plains, Texas many years ago. I mean THAT close.

I went to the movies to see Ernest Tubb several years ago and was very dissapointed to see it was an alien called E.T.?

 

[Blinocac200sx]

Petra, greatest band ever!!!!!

 

[purplehaze]

Prong

 

[Porter]

The Samples.

 

[RidgeHunter]

Blue Cheer. Hard rock/heavy metal pioneers. Loudest band of the 60's. Heavvvy son. One hit with the cover of Summertime Blues.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5uDozoSSM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xc1iCo63Fk

Kyuss. Killer musicianship and vocals, never took off really besides a cult following. Totally unique guitar sound from a baby Josh Homme. One of my favorites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhpPorKGZDA

Ted Nugent. Double Live Gonzo is one of the best live albums ever. Groundbreaking guitar work, unheard of feedback. Influenced countless hard rock/stoner rock/desert rock/heavy metal bands....Double Live Gonzo gets no respect. Genius. Skip to 1:50.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHOFt0axxdk&feature=related

Little Feat Allman Brothers Light.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDp3Grz28mE

I'll think of more later.

 

[GlocksInMySocks]

Casey Donahew band. If you like Texas country, you'll probably get a chubby