Who am I? (Name That Rocker!)

[HyeJinx1984]

I was born on November 27th, 1942 in Seattle Washington.
I was Inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of fame in 1992.
The drug most associated with me is LSD.


Who am I? (Winner goes next)

[Sayburr]

Jimi Hendrix



I died very early in my life. It is said I made a deal with the devil at a crossroads to be the best guitarist ever and my soul was taken early, I was posioned by a jealous husband. People who have covered my songs include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Elmore James, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and many, many more. Keith Richards once heard one of my recordings and asked what band that was, only to be told it was one person. There has never been a bluesman like me before, and there will never be one like me again. I was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame, long before Hendrix was. Oh, yeah, I was born in 1911, can you guess who I am?

[HyeJinx1984]

Robert Johnson? (wanna be sure)

[Sayburr]

Robert Johnson? (wanna be sure) You sir, are correct!

[HyeJinx1984]

The Initials to my BIRTH name are M.P.B.
Though known mostly as a bassist, I can also play the trumpet
I was born in Melbourne, Australia
The frontman of my band gave me my stage name in reference to my jumpy and capricious nature.


Who am I?

[lpunderground19]

Flea. And if it's right, somebody else can have my spot.

[HyeJinx1984]

You're right, and fine :P the next one can be anyone who wants to go

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

I was born on May 17, 1958. I was a vocalist in a very influential metal band. I wrote a biography entitled The Beast, and am a proud athiest and have a tattoo that says "GOD=SUCKER" on the back of my head.

[Parodygm]

That would be Paul Di'Anno (Paul Andrews).

I was born on May 15, 1948. Coming from an art school background, I achieved notoriety first as a member of a glam rock band during the 70's. I have been involved in many capacties in the music industry including label owner, producer, and solo artist.

I am probably best known for my solo work, helping to spawn an entire genre of music. I am currently working on the soundtrack to an upcoming computer game being developed by a leader in the gaming industry.

[NX013]

Bryan Ferry. Correct me if Im wrong

[WhiffleBallTony]

Brian Eno.

[m00p]

I was born on May 24th, 1941

I have been a major music influence for over five decades. My initials are R.A.Z.
I was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Songwriters HOF. Time magazine listed me in the top 100 influential people in the twentieth century.

hint hint, rolling stone declared me 2# on the top 100 musicians, behind only the beatles.

[NX013]

^you have to answer one before you ask one,

[m00p]

tony didnt post one ^^ just guess...

[Ryly]

Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman)
someone else ask next one

[WhiffleBallTony]

I was born in 1971 in Maryland. My musical career began in 1990 for a "stoner rock" band. I am the main lyricist for the band. I have beard. My younger sister appears on a program playing on the Food Network.

Who am I?

[m00p]

is this a current show tony?

[WhiffleBallTony]

is this a current show tony?
Yes, the band released an album last year. They came through my town few weeks ago, actually, but I didn't get a chance to see them. :(

[Parodygm]

Bryan Ferry. Correct me if Im wrong

Sorry, back a little late... it was Brian Eno. You got the right glam rock band!

[Rockbandfan23467]

Sorry, back a little late... it was Brian Eno. You got the right glam rock band!I thought Roxy Music was Prog or New Wave....

[Parodygm]

I thought Roxy Music was Prog or New Wave....

Post-Eno, probably a fair description. Definitely the era of Avalon.

[NX013]

nope they were pure glam, also what got me messed up was that Bryan Ferry also wentz to art school.

[HardRocker12]

im gonna keep this thread going.

i was born August 21, 1967. I am lebanese. I am an multi-instrumetalist. Aside from my main band, i have produced a Buckethead album. I have also made an organization with Tom Morello. My band is currently on hiatus, and i recently released a solo album. Who am I?

[NX013]

Serj Tanikan, but you have to answer the last one, lol.

[HardRocker12]

Serj Tanikan, but you have to answer the last one, lol.

i didnt feel like going back to find the last question lol. im very lazy.

[Parodygm]

Okay, I'll tidy up.


I was born in 1971 in Maryland. My musical career began in 1990 for a "stoner rock" band. I am the main lyricist for the band. I have beard. My younger sister appears on a program playing on the Food Network.

Who am I?

Wow, I had to do a lot of detective work... I don't know the band myself.

It's Neil Fallon of Clutch. His sister is Mary Alice Fallon-Yeskey who is on the Food Network series "Ace of Cakes". Oooooo-kay. :p

Someone else can take the next shot at a question.

[NX013]

Ill go:
Hint 1: I am known for my controversional songs which include from sex to disgusting habits

2. I worked with a relativly new guitarist who is world renowned nowadays

3. any members of my band taking drugs would be kicked out

Who am I?

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Kurt Cobain? Fits everything except the 3rd clue...

[WhiffleBallTony]

Wow, I had to do a lot of detective work... I don't know the band myself.

It's Neil Fallon of Clutch. His sister is Mary Alice Fallon-Yeskey who is on the Food Network series "Ace of Cakes". Oooooo-kay. :p

Someone else can take the next shot at a question.

Nice job. I don't how you found it, but very nice job.


Ill go:
Hint 1: I am known for my controversional songs which include from sex to disgusting habits

2. I worked with a relativly new guitarist who is world renowned nowadays

3. any members of my band taking drugs would be kicked out

Who am I?

Jack Black?

Wait no, Frank Zappa! Someone beat me to it. He worked with Steve Vai.

[Runesmith]

Ill go:
Hint 1: I am known for my controversional songs which include from sex to disgusting habits

2. I worked with a relativly new guitarist who is world renowned nowadays

3. any members of my band taking drugs would be kicked out

Who am I?

Gonna guess Frank Zappa. The guitarist he worked with was Joe Satriani, if I recall correctly.

[NX013]

Runesmith got it! cept he worked with Steve Vai, not satriani.

[Runesmith]

D'oh! I always get Satch and Vai confused, even though they aren't at at all similar. :D

Here's mine:
1. I was a New York native.
2. I popularized the buzzsaw technique.
3. My band was famous for wearing leather jackets and blue jeans.

[WhiffleBallTony]

Jesse James Dupree?

[Rockbandfan23467]

D'oh! I always get Satch and Vai confused, even though they aren't at at all similar. :D

Here's mine:
1. I was a New York native.
2. I popularized the buzzsaw technique.
3. My band was famous for wearing leather jackets and blue jeans.You're a Ramone, but I'm not sure which. I'm gonna guess....Johnny?

[Runesmith]

You're a Ramone, but I'm not sure which. I'm gonna guess....Johnny?

Correct!

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[Parodygm]

Nice job. I don't how you found it, but very nice job.

Heheh, thanks. There's a brief mention at the bottom of the "stoner rock" entry on Wikipedia. ;)

[WhiffleBallTony]

I lived to be 94 years old.
Some people cite me as one of the most important figures who has played guitar.
I was born in South Spain.
In 1969, I outlined all of my goals as a guitarist.


Who am I?

[TheCrimsonSaint]

^^Andres Segovia. BAM!

[Runesmith]

I lived to be 94 years old.
Some people cite me as one of the most important figures who has played guitar.
I was born in South Spain.
In 1969, I outlined all of my goals as a guitarist.


Who am I?

Django Reinhardt? I think he was French, though.

[WhiffleBallTony]

^^Andres Segovia. BAM!

B-b-bingo!

[TheCrimsonSaint]

I played with one of the most famous guitarists ever.
I played with him in two different bands.
Each band lasted about a year each.

Who am I?

[WhiffleBallTony]

Steve Winwood.

[Rockbandfan23467]

I played with one of the most famous guitarists ever.
I played with him in two different bands.
Each band lasted about a year each.

Who am I?

Ginger Baker?

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Should I give another hint? Sorry, both of ya'll are wrong.

[WhiffleBallTony]

Another hint would be nice.:)

[Rockbandfan23467]

YES! I wnt one more!

[TheCrimsonSaint]

The guitarist I played with earned world-wide fame when he played a set at a 60's "Pop" festival. He came on-stage two acts after The Who. Note that my next hint will be just giving out the guitarist's name.

[WhiffleBallTony]

Billy Cox!

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Tony for the win! Bonus points if you can name the two bands that Billy and Jimi played together in.

[WhiffleBallTony]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys, right?

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Close, Band of Gypsys yes, but Cox and Hendrix first played together in The King Kasuals. You'd deserve a medal if you got that right.

[WhiffleBallTony]

I would've never got that.

[WhiffleBallTony]

Someone better get this:

I am an airline pilot.

I really don't need to say anything beyond that.

[alexlucky0]

bruce dickinson?

[a21schizoidman]

Someone better get this:

I am an airline pilot.

I really don't need to say anything beyond that.

Bruce Dickinson

[WhiffleBallTony]

bruce dickinson?


Bruce Dickinson

Alex got there first.

:)

[OldFogey]

Close, Band of Gypsys yes, but Cox and Hendrix first played together in The King Kasuals. You'd deserve a medal if you got that right.

Ah, I didn't see that... This was when they were in the Army together. Stationed in Kentucky, I believe, with the 101st Airborne.

Let's try this

My name is Don Vliet, but that's not the name I'm known by among rockers
I was a childhood friend of Frank Zappa's
On the cover of my masterpiece I am wearing a specimen of the album's title

What's my stage name?

[MisterSchulz]

Captain Beefheart!

I missed my chance at being a member of the "World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" because I was too ugly.

[Rockbandfan23467]

Captain Beefheart!

I missed my chance at being a member of the "World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" because I was too ugly.
The guy who plays piano for the Stones?

[MisterSchulz]

yep, that's me

[next jimmy page]

ok here's one:

1. my real initials are MLA
2. I was a lot more popular in Europe than in the US
3. i have an album that ranks in the top 5 in top selling albums