Music Mount Rushmores by state

[Guapo]

1. I actually posted in this thread about seeing Nickleback and they stunk.

2. Comparing Nickleback to Billy Joel is absurd.

I love the BY - the nonsensical posturing is amazing.

You definitely drive down 95 belting out “Shot through heart/And you’re to blame/you gave luuuv a bad name/“ while drumming on your steering wheel.

Piano Man gives you goosebumps.

Do you put on “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” on your way to Pepe’s?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I’m guessing you’re a big Nickleback fan too

I don’t understand Nickleback.

They are one of the highest selling bands of this generation and sell out arenas but literally no one likes them. How?

 

[whaler11]

Do you put on “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” on your way to Pepe’s?

Much credit Guapo for getting my point.

 

[Guapo]

I don’t understand Nickleback.

They are one of the highest selling bands of this generation and sell out arenas but literally no one likes them. How?

There are a lot of people out there not as cool or hip as you and I

 

[upstater]

This thread reminds me of how everyone used to predict Miracle Legion was about to break out.

Minnesota definitely over New Jersey. In my book, not even close.

 

[Mano]

I can’t stand Billy Joel either.

 

[upstater]

Some not mentioned earlier (from Wiki):

• Charles Ives, classical music composer and music innovator from Danbury
• Miracle Legion, alternative rock band, founded in New Haven
• Moby, singer and electronic musician, was raised in Darien
• Thurston Moore, singer and guitarist for Sonic Youth, raised in Bethel
• Peter Tork, bass, keyboards, & vocals for the Monkees, raised in Storrs
• Brian Yale, bassist for Matchbox 20, raised in Orange, attended high school in Woodbridge

 

[amsterdamjade]

Seems like a an off-season topic for the ‘yard if I’ve ever seen one.

As much as I love Bruce, this tweet is wrong. Obviously California comes to mind but I think, if you factor in variety and price per pound, it’s hard to top Michigan.

New Jersey isn't even top 10. Washington, Cali, Texas, Tenn are just a few that blow NJ to the curb.

 

[Mano]

Shout out to PR! We got Ricky Martin! Um... hmmm, Daddy Yankee, I guess. And the lead singer of the Mars Volta. That’s pretty much it. And the rest of Menudo too I suppose.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Less for the rankings, more for what artists are from what state...

Top Ten Music Artists From Each State

Top Ten Music Artists From Each State as compiled by digitaldreamdoor.com

digitaldreamdoor.com

I think this one is based on where people were born. If you want to actually picture a Mt Rushmore type image, consider Mississippi w/Elvis, BB King, Sam Cooke, and Muddy Waters...and that omits Howlin Wolf, Robert Johnson, Jimmie Rodgers, and Bo Diddley. Of course, nobody stays in MS, which is usually reduced to bragging, "We're #48" when they move up in various rankings.

For actual listening enjoyment, I could be happy with Minnesota's Dylan, Prince, Mould, and, Westerberg, especially if Dylan covers were included.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Some not mentioned earlier (from Wiki):

• Charles Ives, classical music composer and music innovator from Danbury
• Miracle Legion, alternative rock band, founded in New Haven
• Moby, singer and electronic musician, was raised in Darien
• Thurston Moore, singer and guitarist for Sonic Youth, raised in Bethel
• Peter Tork, bass, keyboards, & vocals for the Monkees, raised in Storrs
• Brian Yale, bassist for Matchbox 20, raised in Orange, attended high school in Woodbridge

Clint Conley of Mission of Burma
Jon Brion

 

[cohenzone]

This list of Texans starts off with

Willie Nelson
Beyonce
Selena
Buddy Holly

The 50 Greatest Texas Musicians Ever

Few states have as rich a musical history as Texas — and many countries can’t compare.

www.houstonchronicle.com

Stevie Ray Vaughan is at #10.

George Jones and George Strait in the teens and Roy Orbison is mid-20's.

That's some good bench strength.

Out of all the lists I've seen so far, Washington state is way ahead with Mich a solid #2.

If Connecticut included NY, NJ MA and eastern PA to more or less equal Texas, we’d kill it.

 

[cohenzone]

I think this one is based on where people were born. If you want to actually picture a Mt Rushmore type image, consider Mississippi w/Elvis, BB King, Sam Cooke, and Muddy Waters...and that omits Howlin Wolf, Robert Johnson, Jimmie Rodgers, and Bo Diddley. Of course, nobody stays in MS, which is usually reduced to bragging, "We're #48" when they move up in various rankings.

For actual listening enjoyment, I could be happy with Minnesota's Dylan, Prince, Moukd, and, Westerberg, especially is Dylan covers were included.

When I was at UCon you couldn’t put Bo Diddley on Mt. Crapper. They used to have Friday dances at the Union, rarely with celebrity artists. But they got Bo for one of them and the place has jammed way more than usual. And Bo was a no show I think he claimed he got stuck in traffic. He was good though.

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

You definitely drive down 95 belting out “Shot through heart/And you’re to blame/you gave luuuv a bad name/“ while drumming on your steering wheel.

If I never hear that song again, that would be fine.

 

[White Dwarf]

The great state for North Carolina brings you

John Coltrane
Thelonious Monk
Earl Scruggs
Doc Watson

No need to even look at modern/pop music when you have heavyweights like this.

 

[Madmannsucks]

In the 70's I was running with a religious group that used to be frequented by a young unknown named Michael Bolotin. Part of the routine was a number of us singing and playing guitar. He was a lot better than me.

 

[Guapo]

In the 70's I was running with a religious group that used to be frequented by a young unknown named Michael Bolotin. Part of the routine was a number of us singing and playing guitar. He was a lot better than me.

Blue Oyster Cult?

 

[Madmannsucks]

Alabama??? Hank Williams-could declare them the winner based on that.
Lionel Ritchie
Eddie Kendricks
Percy Sledge
Sun Ra
Nat King Cole
Odetta
Big Mama Thornton
Wilson Pickett
Gucci Mane
W C Handy
Martha Reeves
Solid group.

 

[Dove]

Some not mentioned earlier (from Wiki):

• Charles Ives, classical music composer and music innovator from Danbury
• Miracle Legion, alternative rock band, founded in New Haven
• Moby, singer and electronic musician, was raised in Darien
• Thurston Moore, singer and guitarist for Sonic Youth, raised in Bethel
• Peter Tork, bass, keyboards, & vocals for the Monkees, raised in Storrs
• Brian Yale, bassist for Matchbox 20, raised in Orange, attended high school in Woodbridge

Jeff Porcaro was from South Windsor. He was in Toto. Apparently is in the drummers HOF. Big time session guy. RIP

 

[Huskygrad88]

How does any self respecting UConn board not have Rambling Rich on CTs Rushmore?

 

[QDOG5]

Does Keith Richards count?

No, he has always been bad at math.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

One of the great wonders of the world.

Yeah, it’s a wonder Richards remains alive.

 

[upstater]

Clint Conley of Mission of Burma
Jon Brion

Conley should definitely be mentioned! Not even on the Wiki!

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Louisiana’s roster isn’t rubbish:
Louis Armstrong, Marsalis, Hirt, Fountain, et al
Jerry Lee Louis
Fats Domino
Dr John
Hank Williams Jr
Buckwheat Zydeco
Nevilles
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
et al

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Conley should definitely be mentioned! Not even on the Wiki!

Don't you have some Rochester in your academic career? That's where I first know Clint from.