I'm In A Rock 'n' Roll Band

[mc_squared]

As Chris gets a mention in the first episode of this series, and Jonny, Guy and Will may well feature in the other episodes, you might want to check this out or search for a download of it.

I've just been watching it and it's an interesting and informative programme all-round, anyway.:D

 

What is the DNA of a great rock 'n' roll band?

The series breaks this mythical beast down into its constituent parts: singer, guitarist, drummer as well as the shadowy 'other one', whose face we don't quite know but without whom the magic wouldn't happen. The evidence is examined closely in forensic studies of what makes these rock 'n' roll types tick, starting with the lead singer. Often he's the leader, sometimes the dictator, benign or otherwise. His voice is his instrument and out front there's nowhere to hide. He hires. He fires. And when it all goes wrong and the backlash begins, he will get the blame.

An eye-opening romp through great war stories from the rock 'n' roll frontline explores the myriad ways of tackling the daunting role of front person. From the seemingly fearless, like taboo-shattering Jim Morrison of The Doors, to the mesmerically fragile, like Joy Division's ill-starred Ian Curtis. From Mick Jagger, who drew up the blueprint of front man as athlete, lothario and chairman of the board to the swaggeringly cantankerous yet strangely static force of nature that is Liam Gallagher.

A starry cast list, including Iggy Pop, Roger Daltrey and Dave Grohl, considers how and why they do what they do on and off stage. Sting speculates where necessary confidence ends and arrogance begins, while Muse's Matt Bellamy wonders whether a tendency towards the diva-ish is an inevitable by-product of the pressures of being the band's focal point. Shaun Ryder of Happy Mondays recalls harsh lessons learnt from underestimating the tabloids, and Siouxsie Sioux revels in the moments when it all goes right.

 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sbj2s

[RedGirl76]

I had high hopes for it, and it was an enjoyable watch, but they didn't even feature all of the singers on their shortlist, which hardly seems fair.

 

All in all, it seemed a bit sloppily put together. Not up to their usual standards.

 

Still, use your vote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/rocknrollband/

[Cobalt]

I got a rock n roll band,

I got a rock n roll life,

I got a rock n roll girrrlfriiieend,

And another ex-wiiiife

 

I got a rock n roll house,

I got a rock n roll car,

I play the shit out the drums,

And I can play the guitaaaar

 

(this was what I was expecting even from a Mark thread)

[Destrokk]

What is this i don't even