HOF discussion - Other Musicians

**The Flying Mouse** · 28 Jan 2013, 21:57

Here's your chance to have your say on why you think your favourites should be enducted to our hall of fame, or even why you think other nominees don't make the grade.

As always, please respect the opinions of others, even if you don't agree with them.

Your nominated Musicians are................

Larry Adler - Harmonica
Ian Anderson - Various
Clarence Clemons - Saxaphone
Candy Dulfer - Saxaphone
Bruce Springsteen - Harmonica

Numbers in brackets indicate how many members (if more than one) have nominated this Musician.

**The Flying Mouse** · 29 Jan 2013, 00:49

Slightly off the topic here (slaps own wrist) but one bloke I would have really liked to nominate for this category is Bill Bailey.
The man has a magical ear for sound and I don't think there's an instrument the man can't play

As it is, i'm throwing Larry's Adlers name in the hat

Brilliant musician.

Sebastian. · 29 Jan 2013, 01:00

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Slightly off the topic here (slaps own wrist) but one bloke I would have really liked to nominate for this category is Bill Bailey.

Saw him at the Lowry in '09. Brilliant show.

duke knooby · 29 Jan 2013, 02:11

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Slightly off the topic here (slaps own wrist) but one bloke I would have really liked to nominate for this category is Bill Bailey.
The man has a magical ear for sound and I don't think there's an instrument the man can't play

As it is, i'm throwing Larry's Adlers name in the hat

Brilliant musician.

and i'd have loved chip bailey... the best drummer ive ever heard

but above all, an amazing percusionist... stumpf fiddle, shirdi drone box, cheese grater and whisk, old keys, fire extinguishers etc

Julie in the rv mirror · 29 Jan 2013, 05:52

Interesting category- I'm surprised there aren't more nominees. Again, I have a little research to do before I vote.

My nominee is the Big Man, Clarence Clemons. C is best known for his role in the E Street Band, and the sound of his horn is instantly recognizable. He was also Bruce's main onstage foil for many years, until his health declined and he couldn't move around as much.

His "Jungleland" solo is probably his most well-known, but I love many of his others, including "The Ties That Bind", "Sherry Darling", "Hearts of Stone", "Back in Your Arms" and "Drive All Night". He's sorely missed, and I miss his background vocals as well ("Santa Claus is Coming to Town" just isn't the same without his "Ho, ho, Ho!") Here's one of his best performances, "The Fever": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ocPTveQkg

Clarence also played with other artists, including The Grateful Dead and Ringo Starr's Allstars, as well as having his own band, The Red Bank Rockers. The last recording he played on was Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory". He also dabbled in acting a bit.

Now, Bruce Springsteen on harmonica is an interesting choice. As much as I love to watch/ hear him play, I don't know if Bruce is really an accomplished enough player to be considered HOF caliber, much in the same way I'd never say he's in the same class as a guitarist as some of the greats, though I certainly love his playing (I'd be curious to hear the opinion of any harmonica aficionados). That said, I do really love what he did with "The River" on the Reunion Tour (also features gorgeous sax intro by CC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU_WZdUqQY4

chairboys · 29 Jan 2013, 19:30

I didn't really know who to suggest for this category. I threw Ian Anderson's flute in the ring based on three factors. Firstly, Aqualung. Secondly, he has played Wycombe Swan. And finally, he appears as a guest on the track Cannonball from the Hot Cakes album. Darkness meets Tull is one red-hot combination, let me tell you!
Perhaps not the strongest argument, but good enough.

Paul Richardson · 29 Jan 2013, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

C is best known for his role in the E Street Band, and the sound of his horn is instantly recognizable.

Ooh err missus !

Julie in the rv mirror · 30 Jan 2013, 01:31

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Originally Posted by Paul Richardson

Ooh err missus !

Huh? What did I say?

I only meant that when you hear Clarence playing, you know right away that it's him. He has a distinctive sound.

*AndyK* · 31 Jan 2013, 14:52

Do I have to say his name?

Clarence... Jungleland, 'Nuff said.

28 Jan 2013, 21:57	#1
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	HOF discussion - Other Musicians Here's your chance to have your say on why you think your favourites should be enducted to our hall of fame, or even why you think other nominees don't make the grade. As always, please respect the opinions of others, even if you don't agree with them. Your nominated Musicians are................ Larry Adler - Harmonica Ian Anderson - Various Clarence Clemons - Saxaphone Candy Dulfer - Saxaphone Bruce Springsteen - Harmonica Numbers in brackets indicate how many members (if more than one) have nominated this Musician.

29 Jan 2013, 00:49	#2
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Slightly off the topic here (slaps own wrist) but one bloke I would have really liked to nominate for this category is Bill Bailey. The man has a magical ear for sound and I don't think there's an instrument the man can't play As it is, i'm throwing Larry's Adlers name in the hat Brilliant musician.

29 Jan 2013, 05:52	#5
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	Interesting category- I'm surprised there aren't more nominees. Again, I have a little research to do before I vote. My nominee is the Big Man, Clarence Clemons. C is best known for his role in the E Street Band, and the sound of his horn is instantly recognizable. He was also Bruce's main onstage foil for many years, until his health declined and he couldn't move around as much. His "Jungleland" solo is probably his most well-known, but I love many of his others, including "The Ties That Bind", "Sherry Darling", "Hearts of Stone", "Back in Your Arms" and "Drive All Night". He's sorely missed, and I miss his background vocals as well ("Santa Claus is Coming to Town" just isn't the same without his "Ho, ho, Ho!") Here's one of his best performances, "The Fever": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ocPTveQkg Clarence also played with other artists, including The Grateful Dead and Ringo Starr's Allstars, as well as having his own band, The Red Bank Rockers. The last recording he played on was Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory". He also dabbled in acting a bit. Now, Bruce Springsteen on harmonica is an interesting choice. As much as I love to watch/ hear him play, I don't know if Bruce is really an accomplished enough player to be considered HOF caliber, much in the same way I'd never say he's in the same class as a guitarist as some of the greats, though I certainly love his playing (I'd be curious to hear the opinion of any harmonica aficionados). That said, I do really love what he did with "The River" on the Reunion Tour (also features gorgeous sax intro by CC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU_WZdUqQY4

29 Jan 2013, 19:30	#6
chairboys Mega Loafer Join Date: 17.09.2011 Posts: 1,811	I didn't really know who to suggest for this category. I threw Ian Anderson's flute in the ring based on three factors. Firstly, Aqualung. Secondly, he has played Wycombe Swan. And finally, he appears as a guest on the track Cannonball from the Hot Cakes album. Darkness meets Tull is one red-hot combination, let me tell you! Perhaps not the strongest argument, but good enough.

31 Jan 2013, 14:52	#9
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Do I have to say his name? Clarence... Jungleland, 'Nuff said.