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sunvalleylaw
October 7th, 2009, 09:45 AM
I was listening to Little Steven's (Van Zandt) radio show "Underground Garage" ( http://littlestevensundergroundgarage.com/homepage.html ) last night where he features garage style rock and roll of various types. Last night, he was featuring The Who's first album, and tracks of other bands that have that sound. These guys very clearly carry on The Who style sound, and I think are darn fun. I hope someone enjoys it!

Fun song and vid:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AT4H7cix_E

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIL8IhIngEM
This one is almost a Who cover it sounds so wholike.

It is interesting to see what an influence bands from this era still are. I can hear similarities to the Smithereens in some of this, and in the live one below, The Clash. Just goes to show how influential bands like The Who have been. I think it is nice to hear the sound being carried on, which was also Little Steven's point last night.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omYYs_F-SZY&feature=response_watch
Same song live, watch in HQ because it sounds better. Good live performance!
Tig
October 7th, 2009, 11:13 AM
Very similar with a touch of The Kinks.
Reminds me of The Who's Happy Jack kind of songs.

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bigG
October 7th, 2009, 03:16 PM
Very cool, SVL! :dude

The Who have been one of my favorite bands since 1965, and these guys have studied them, no doubt. Especially the drummer. His head moves and facial expressions are eerily reminiscent of Mooney!

Good stuff! :applause
markb
October 7th, 2009, 03:39 PM
Nice! They appear to be from Rochester in Kent if the videos are anything to go by (or is it "Medway City" now?).
syo
October 7th, 2009, 07:44 PM
Thanks Steve. I guess Little Steven should like them as they are released on his own record label.

I don't see them so much as being influenced by the Who as being a parody of them (musically). The 2nd vid is packed with Who musical & visual cliches down to the campbell soup can, union jack/mod images and film editing like (yes) the Happy Jack vid. In the first video you posted they are definitely channeling the Beatles (with a hint of Monkees). Fun stuff!