My fave raves, The Knack......unlike most fans I believe comparisons with The Beatles are relevant... Yes I know they don't sound like 'em, look like 'em etc... but they are the only band I have heard of who are just as good the Fabs. I can listen to each member of the band, focusing on their instruments and all four are absolute tops at their game. Added to that a catalogue of wonderful songs and yeah , The Beatles were the best British band, The Knack the best American band. Obvious innit ?
@caeo100 I think the original Knack (with Bruce Gary on drums, though Pat Torpey at the end was excellent) was the best band instrument for instrument of any pop-rock band of its day. Berton Averre may be the best, albeit least acknowledged, lead guitarist in a four-piece band. Prescott Niles' bass rivals McCartney's in that context; Doug was a great lead singer and rhythm guitarist; Bruce Gary was a jazz drummer who completed the picture.
My fave raves, The Knack......unlike most fans I believe comparisons with The Beatles are relevant... Yes I know they don't sound like 'em, look like 'em etc... but they are the only band I have heard of who are just as good the Fabs. I can listen to each member of the band, focusing on their instruments and all four are absolute tops at their game. Added to that a catalogue of wonderful songs and yeah , The Beatles were the best British band, The Knack the best American band. Obvious innit ?
caeo100 3 months ago
@caeo100 I think the original Knack (with Bruce Gary on drums, though Pat Torpey at the end was excellent) was the best band instrument for instrument of any pop-rock band of its day. Berton Averre may be the best, albeit least acknowledged, lead guitarist in a four-piece band. Prescott Niles' bass rivals McCartney's in that context; Doug was a great lead singer and rhythm guitarist; Bruce Gary was a jazz drummer who completed the picture.
GuitarSolo1962 3 months ago