Music acts that many people wouldn't know are still going

its_steve116 · 01-12-2022 3:50pm #1

While watching MTV the other night, I stumbled across this new video from the Black Eyed Peas who took a long break in the early 10s. I then learned they've released three albums in the last 4 years.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AbNOhZ1rsG8

Any other well known music artists many wouldn't be aware are still releasing music?

Strumms · 01-12-2022 8:40pm

As a musical artist and if you take a hiatus, it better be on the back of a good album and followed up with another…you might otherwise lose momentum.

i think too most artists have a shelf life, from a creative standpoint and as regards public interest.

one band I hadn’t heard of in aeons is the Manic Street Preachers. But released a record last year. Were touring too.

its_steve116 · 02-12-2022 12:23am

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They opened for Bon Jovi in the RDS Arena in June 2019 - I was there.

Strumms · 02-12-2022 12:30am

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How were they ? In the late 90’s they were headlining Glastonbury… to now supporting acts… weird. Some fall from grace.

all in their mid 50’s now, probably just picking and choosing their paydays.

DrumSteve · 02-12-2022 12:15pm

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To Paraphrase Spinal Taps manager, "They are not unpopular, their appeal has just become more selective"

Ray Palmer · 02-12-2022 1:26pm

Sha Na Na are still going. Many won't even know who they are but they were the band at the high school dance in Grease but they were also one of the acts at Woodstock and were loved by the crowd.

The Dead Milkmen are still going and have a tribute to Sha Na Na

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ChBWAgpG48

Say Your Number · 02-12-2022 3:30pm

Saw that Razorlight had a new song out a little while ago, surprised they are still around.

Deebles McBeebles · 02-12-2022 4:43pm

Still reeling from the OP. Black Eyed Peas, 3 albums in the last 4 years. Prolific! Shite but prolific nonetheless.

ablelocks · 02-12-2022 10:09pm

The Pale - haven't heard of them in years, walked into a pub in kilkenny last night and there was a poster for an upcoming gig - the last gig of a nationwide tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their debut album ‘Here’s One We Made Earlier’.

I used to love that band - turns out they've had a number of albums since that debut and had a best of released last year.

that's this weekends listening sorted....

its_steve116 · 02-12-2022 11:33pm

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Another act who took a long time out.

its_steve116 · 02-12-2022 11:37pm

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Pretty good. To be fair, they were guests to Bon Jovi - one or the biggest-selling rock bands of all time.

Hangdogroad · 03-12-2022 5:24pm

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I remember them in their early 90s heyday when they were three bald guys, they were kind of famous for their image just before that shaved head look went mainstream. Dropped off the radar till about mid 00s when I remember seeing a picture of them in an article. Just one of the original bald guys plus a woman and another guy I didn't recognise.

massdebater · 03-12-2022 5:31pm

I saw Scooter was playing somewhere in Ireland recently 😱 classic from late 90s/early 00s

EmmetSpiceland · 03-12-2022 5:42pm

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They had a bit of a “comeback” a few years back, in that one of their albums was well received and they played a few shows.

Used to bump into Matt around Temple Bar a fair bit in the late 90’s/early 00’s. Sound chap.

Strumms · 03-12-2022 7:39pm

Did The Pale support Paul Weller in the Olympia way back ? I saw them supporting someone I just can’t remember who. No it wasn’t the Who, or was it… nahhh

03-12-2022 7:42pm

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That’s not true , I saw them on the Olympia last year, they’re great

ALB2022 · 03-12-2022 7:52pm

Pantera played Mexico yesterday and are supporting Metallica next year.

bnt · 03-12-2022 8:58pm

Yes is still playing gigs after 54 years: no original members left, one guy from 1970, one from 1980, the rest from the 2000s. Videos I've seen in recent years are not great, to be honest.

Beasty · 03-12-2022 9:09pm

The Hollies (with 2 original members) have toured every year for the last 60 except for a couple due to the pandemic

I'm due to see Slade (formed 1966 with one original member, Dave Hill) in a couple of weeks time, with The Sweet (again one original member, Andy Scott) the night before

In the past 3 and a half years I've seen 5 performers still performing in their 80s, and another 68 in their 70s (although 2 of them have since died)

Beasty · 03-12-2022 9:15pm

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A lot of acts have reformed/started touring again following the pandemic. Saw Manic Street Preachers supporting the Killers in Coventry earlier this year

03-12-2022 9:20pm

The last 5 killing joke albums have been unreal , the last one pylon is amazing

Strumms · 03-12-2022 9:23pm

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What part isn’t true ? They headlined Glastonbury back in the day, late ‘90’s … and now have been supporting other artists ie. Bon Jovi?….

03-12-2022 9:28pm

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your measure of success is wrong

(Bonjovi not my cup of tea but that’s a big gig that probably needed a headline from a different fanbase )

Beasty · 03-12-2022 9:33pm

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Some pics I took

Dave Hill 1982

And 2021

03-12-2022 9:34pm

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The bits about ‘some fall from grace’ (they are still doing better than 99% of bands) and holding out for ‘paydays’ (they are hardly living off past glories, as their recent material is amongst their best, and if anything more uncompromising than the late 90s material).

Strumms · 03-12-2022 9:41pm

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No, my measurement of success is as an established band, making your own way and not supporting corporate stadium rockers for a big payday.

better then 99% of bands ? Hmmmmmmm I would not agree. I’d love to see that magic formula that enabled that conclusion.

03-12-2022 10:10pm

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I wouldn’t write them off on the basis of a supporting event. What kind of stuff would you deem ‘successful’ then, under your stated criteria? Give us a few names.