Bands/Artists that should have been more popular

[Monkeybug]

As a spin off to my other thread... I was thinking of some of the artists throughout the years that I was surprised that didn't become more popular. Instead they just stay relegated to the memories of a few die hard fans. Here are a few artists that might have been more popular if various factors came into play....?

Kill Cheerleader (Aka Cheerleader 666). Great metal band out of Toronto about a decade ago. Similar style to Guns N Roses. Never made it, broke up and now the singer is having a good amount of success with his new electro venture called Crystal Castles.

"No Feelings"
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD5y1yjou6g&feature=plcp[/youtube]

New Model Army. A band from the early 80s (and still going). Never quite hit it big and not sure why. Probably too political?

"51st States Of America"
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_r_68x1AQc[/youtube]

Atomic Rooster. Great 70s hard rock band that was heavy on the organ, in the similar vein as Deep Purple. Lots of line up changes (including a member of ELP) and mental illness of the main founder probably had a lot to do with them being a footnote in early 70s music. I couldn't figure out which song to post, so I posted the original song that I heard. Like Deep Purple, there are a few distinct era's, which are quite different, but all good.

"Breakthrough"
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rPVr9Uksjw[/youtube]

The Headstones. Great Canadian hard rock band from the 90's. Almost seemed on the verge of making it big but never did. Lead singer Hugh Dillon has gone on now to a TV career...

"Cemetary"
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKRakr-Jn6o[/youtube]

I am sure I will think of others later....

 

[WARLOCK]

Chris,
Another good music thread. Keep them coming. The Headstones were awesome and it still amazes me why the band just never quite exploded.
Scott

 

[RJW]

I saw the Headstones at Call the Office in London several years ago. They really put on a great show, they did a mini reunion tour last year.

Hugh Dillon was also in several movies, like Bruce McDonald's, Hardcore Logo and Dance Me Outside.

 

[tim.sanderson]

Me!!
I can't figure out how to get this to embed, so just click this link:
http://youtu.be/PSA-zBoiA2g
Like the description says, this is the last song I produced before retiring several years ago.
Enjoy!
**EDIT**
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSA-zBoiA2g[/youtube]

 

[Monkeybug]

Me!!
I can't figure out how to get this to embed, so just click this link:
http://youtu.be/PSA-zBoiA2g
Like the description says, this is the last song I produced before retiring several years ago.
Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSA-zBoiA2g[/youtube]

 

[tim.sanderson]

Thanks monkey...
The last few forums I've been on had to do wackier stuff to get youtube vids to embed.
eg.[ youtube]PSA-zBoiA2g[ /youtube]

 

[brewmanager]

I remember the Rainbow Butt Monkeys playing an amazing set at Molson Park in Barrie way back when...was always surprised they never got bigger.

Them and the Watchmen, of course.

 

[EJB]

Hey Walt, the rainbow butt monkeys became 'finger eleven' (all the same members) and went on to become successful under that name. And I agree, they were great as the rainbow butt monkeys as well!

 

[EJB]

I also really used to like 'the odds' and 'the killjoys'

 

[tim.sanderson]

I also really used to like 'the odds' and 'the killjoys'

I can remember listening to this song over and over and over again in my car.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0xKplnpHRk[/youtube]

 

[EJB]

Great song!

 

[McMean]

Saw the Odds play the arena in North Bay... also very surprised they never exploded. Fantastic live show, great albums!

Besides, with a title like 'I was f*&king Wendy under the stars the night that Elvis died'... you'd think they'd explode based on kitchy factor alone.