post-punk band formed in the late '70s, known for its pounding drums, wryly defiant vocals, and stuttering guitars. Influential, politically-conscious U.K.Gang Of Four (Dave Allen, Hugh Burnham, Andy Gill, Jon King).Key Recordings: The Gilded Palace Of Sin (1969), Burrito Deluxe (1970).Influenced: Eagles, Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, The Jayhawks, Meat Puppets, Pure Prairie League, Lone Justice, Vince Gill, Lucinda Williams, Whiskeytown, Mudcrutch, Cowboy Junkies, Drive-By Tuckers, Gary Stewart, Promised Land Sound.Byrds spinoff group that played a crucial role in the birth of country rock.The Flying Burrito Brothers ( Michael Clarke*, Chris Eldridge, Chris Hillman*, Sneaky Pete Keadrow, Bernie Leadon*, Gram Parsons**).Influenced: ABBA, Anne Murray, Barry Manilow, Bee Gees, Billy Joel, Carole King, Carpenters, Céline Dion, Chris Isaak, Christopher Cross, Dan Hill, Elton John, Gino Vannelli, James Taylor, Jim Croce, John Denver, Josh Groban, Leo Sayer, Lionel Richie, Meat Loaf, Melissa Manchester, Phil Collins, Tenacious D, The Monkees, Urge Overkill.Key Recordings: Chicago Transit Authority (1969), II (1970), Live At Carnegie Hall (1971), V (1972), "Wishing You Were Here" (1974), "If You Leave Me Now" (1976).Influenced: Billy Joel, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Kenny Loggins, The Doobie Brothers, Three Dog Night, Bruce Hornsby, Chase, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Journey, Lighthouse, REO Speedwagon, The Ides of March, Ambrosia, Little River Band, Lou Rawls, Steely Dan, Styx, Toto, Stealers Wheel, Supertramp, Boz Scaggs, Gino Vannelli, Band of Horses, Corey Hart, Rick Springfield.
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One of the most popular acts of the seventies, Chicago were among the first rock bands to successfully incorporate horns, drawing influence from rock, jazz, R&B and classical music.Chicago (Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine).Key Recordings: Boogie With Canned Heat (1968), Living The Blues (1968), Future Blues (1970), Hooker n Heat (1971 with John Lee Hooker).Influenced: J Geils, Little Feat, Widespread Panic, ZZ Top, Tedeschi Trucks, Natural Child, Gomez, Black Keys, Big Country, Status Quo, Pete Townshend.One of the most revered names in American Blues Rock despite minimal commercial success.Canned Heat (Aldolfo “Fito” de la Parta, Bob “The Bear” Hite, Harvey “The Snake” Mandel, Larry “The Mole” Taylor, Henry “Subflower” Vestine, Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson ).Influenced: Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, The Animals, The Band, Taj Mohal, Black Oak Arkansas, Ruth Brown, Bill Haley & His Comets.Fifties rhythm and blues pioneer and The Emperess Of Rock And Roll.Key Recordings: Facelift (1990), Dirt (1992), Jar Of Flies (1994 EP).
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