Most Insane Band
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Topic: Most Insane Band
Posted By: Sinner
Subject: Most Insane Band
Date Posted: November 04 2005 at 19:13
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In rock history there have been a lot of wackos that got stage time. Who is/was the most insane? I hope I didn't leave out any other psychos. I say GWAR. |
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Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: November 04 2005 at 19:50
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Well, it depends on what you call "whacko", but I would definitely name Gong and Guru Guru too; unfortunately I never saw either of them live, but from what my brother told me about concerts of Guru Guru (and from what you can hear on their live albums) there are a lot of weird things going on on stage. Some might name Magma too; the whole idea of the space-ship crew "Kreuhn Köhrman" (not sure about spelling; would have to look it up) from planet Kobah is absolutely whacko. And don't get me wrong: I love being whacko; I'm whacko myself! -------------  BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: November 04 2005 at 20:37
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Zappa with his mothers and the whole absurd comedy going on on stage...Iggie Pop is straight crazy!!! ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: November 04 2005 at 21:00
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Insane? I think it would definitely have to the MAIDEN!!!!
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Posted By: Harry Hood
Date Posted: November 04 2005 at 21:19
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Your poll fails to mention the Residents and Syd Barrett. The Residents are definetly the most insane band ever.
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Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: November 04 2005 at 21:46
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MOTHERS OF INVENTION ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: frippertronik
Date Posted: November 04 2005 at 22:21
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The Residents for presidents ------------- a plague of lighthouse keepers |
Posted By: Pafnutij
Date Posted: November 04 2005 at 23:19
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Mayhem They cut up animals (and themselves) onstage. They even injured a fan when they dropeed a sheep head and cracked his scull |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 00:53
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Ozzy is totally insane... but i agree with The Residents God... ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: R o V e R
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 01:09
Pink Floyd
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Posted By: Losendos
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 01:27
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where is Arthur Brown ? ------------- How wonderful to be so profound |
Posted By: Harry Hood
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 02:06
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There was nothing insane about Frank Zappa. He was perfectly sane. He was just a genius. And if you've ever known a true genius, then you know that their way of thinking is very close to insanity. -------------
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Posted By: magog
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 03:36
| Most insane? Gong of course! |
Posted By: Starette
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 05:10
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To be honest I'd have to vote Kiss. (THEY VOMIT BLOOD for crying out loud!) ------------- 50 tonne angel falls to the earth... |
Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 07:20
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Faust used pinball machines and pneumatic drills onstage on their first UK tour, and on a 90s tour of the USA they had bricklayers building a real wall onstage during their show. I was lucky enough to catch the Residents on their 13th anniversary tour and I have seen few stranger (or better) shows in my life. In their heyday, Magma onstage were an awesome sight - they've toned down the theatrics these days, but they're still amazing musically. In the non prog arena, Iggy Pop is probably the champion showman and still has amazing stamina. ------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: RoyalJelly
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 10:42
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Zappa and the Mothers seem to be topping the poll, but as a
Zappaphile who has seen Zappa live about 8 times, and heard 100s of bootlegs, I don't think "insane" is the right word for what he did. Always surprising and funny, sometimes shocking, but thoroughly controlled and intelligent, a Zappa concert was always like a 3 ring circus: The feling of chaos and anarchy coupled with its opposite, absolute control and discipline. It's no secret that musicians were fired from his band for smoking dope during a tour, because one couldn't play that complex music under the influence. Insane is something else. I wish I'd seen Arthur Brown's Journey live, judging by the albums and the photos, that must have been a truly mad experience. |
Posted By: Dr4Wazo
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 12:12
Gwar, progressive?... 
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"Mëem Otsilennhetëe Dros Sun Surra Steuhn Do Nansei" |
Posted By: wooty
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 12:59
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First, there is the story of Syd Barret crumbling qualudes into his
hair and as they melted under the stagelights, Syd looked like a human
candle; then there's the story of Pink Floyd's American Bandstand
appearance when during the songs lip synching, Syd stood totally
catatonic and mute. I don't believed this episode was ever shown on air.
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Posted By: Genesisprog
Date Posted: November 05 2005 at 13:09
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Frank Zappa & Mothers.There is Ozzy Osbourne in the list (not that his not crazy on the stage) Also Cooper. But where is Marilyn Manson ??? Hello ??? ------------- Frank Zappa,Pink Floyd,Yes,Genesis,Rush,King Crimson,Jethro Tull,E.L.P,Rick Wakeman -They have one similarity- I Love Them all ! |
Posted By: Manunkind
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 15:32
So no one here has ever heard of G. G. Allin ?------------- "In war there is no time to teach or learn Zen. Carry a strong stick. Bash your attackers." - Zen Master Ikkyu Sojun |
Posted By: Genesisprog
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 15:50
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Hendrix --He was on drugs on concert stage and he burned his guitar. Did some weird sex moves with his guitar. ------------- Frank Zappa,Pink Floyd,Yes,Genesis,Rush,King Crimson,Jethro Tull,E.L.P,Rick Wakeman -They have one similarity- I Love Them all ! |
Posted By: progadicto
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 16:01
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If U want to listen a real insane band, please check
HAPPY FAMILY ------------- ... E N E L B U N K E R... |
Posted By: John Gargo
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 16:06
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Hawkwind apparently had some pretty insane shows... that spoken-word stuff on Space Ritual is absolutely nuts... "THERE WILL BE BLEEDING FROM ORIFICES!!!" |
Posted By: Rosescar
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 16:10
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Jim Morrison sexually assaulted his bandmates. John Lennon and Paul McCartney (I think) literally fought on stage in the early days. |
Posted By: The Wizard
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 16:13
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What kind of stuff did Zappa do on stage? -------------  
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Posted By: RoyalJelly
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 16:25
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Zappa just had a lot of satirical and comedy factors in his live
performance. In the earliest incarnation of the Mothers, there was often sort-of a "happening" atmosphere, audience members could be invited up to perform on the instruments, there was a lot of provocation, once some Marines were invited up to destroy a baby doll, there was a big giraffe puppet that ejaculated whipped cream on the audience, etc. Later, with Flo and Eddie there was lots of parodying the holy cows of the rock world, the subculture of groupies, etc., sort of like a vaudeville show or subversive circus. Later bands continued to satirize existing rock idols, the madness of American culture, FZ was a master of incorporating whatever was going on with the audience or band members, and creating spontaneous art out of it. I don't think any of that could be categorized as "insane", as it was always handled in a methodical, intelligent manner. |
Posted By: `Ubu
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 16:30
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If you want insanity check out John Zorn´s Cobra or Naked City or just anything by Zorn .. ------------- "..So what´s the speed of dark?.." |
Posted By: John Gargo
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 16:47
| ^^^ Good call... on a purely musical level, Zorn (in particular Naked City) is about as crazy as you can get!!! |
Posted By: RoyalJelly
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 17:47
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It depends on what you call insane, I've seen both Naked
City and Cobra live, and though the music was insanely complex, there's a technical brilliance and control there that no nutcake could muster. I do feel that Zorn's Naked City was a real starting point for many of the interesting newer progressive manifestations, post-modern, post-punk style collage things. Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3, Thinking Plague, Hamster Theater...it's hard to imagine any of this without Naked City. |
Posted By: The Wizard
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 17:59
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I'd have to go with the insane Iggy Pop. -------------
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Posted By: krusty
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 18:05
Agreed :) ------------- http://www.humanism.org.uk/site/cms/contentChapterView.asp?chapter=309" rel="nofollow - Humanism |
frippertronik wrote:Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 18:05
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Yup, saw a video of the Murder Junkies once - now there was a deranged performer. He certainly didn't let a lack of talent stop him from expressing himself. ------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: Lorak
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 01:47
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The Tubes were insane. Over the edge insane! ------------- Two heads are better than one, but if you want something done right, do it yourself. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, but better safe than sorry. Look before you leap, but he who hesitates is lost |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 02:07
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Could you EVER just pick one of the bands in the poll??? -------------  |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 02:08
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Definitely GWAR ------------- |
Posted By: Pablo_P
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 04:50
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I've heard something about GWAR, but not their music yet... What about ARCTURUS?  ------------- Pablo P. |
Posted By: jonirob
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 05:15
I'd have to go for Captain Beefheart's Magic Band. ------------- 
Red Prog |
Posted By: Korova
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 05:16
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THE RESIDENTS!!!!!!!!!!! But if I have to pick one from these I say ZAPPA! ------------- La Speranza della coscienza è forza La Speranza del sentimento è schiavitù La Speranza del corpo è malattia (G.I. Gurdjieff) |
Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 17:12
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Well, when you think about it, Syd Barrett's solo career has got to be the one...seing how HE ACTUALLY WAS INSANE!!!!! ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 18:51
| ^ I frikkin agree with you there. he was the man... he did the craziest things on stage while he was insane, such as not playing the guitar. and staring at the camera, and switching songs in the middle of their shows. gotta love em, poor guy, shouldnt of had his everyday acid |
Posted By: Evolver
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 19:03
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Ewww! Way back when I used to run a record store, he used to drop in and give us singles to play. Unlistenable crap. I wasn't surprised when he died. One of my employees (who was in a band listed in Progarchives) loved those singles. ------------- Trust me. I know what I'm doing. |
Posted By: kirklott
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 20:57
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I'd vote for the 3-man version of Genesis. I mean, they recorded crap like "Invisible Touch" and "I Can't Dance" and publicly presented it as music. That tooks balls! Almost like Bush lying to the country and pretending there was a reason for the war against Iraq. ------------- "Progressive rock is the key to the continuance of human evolution." - Charles Darwin |
Posted By: viperjr98
Date Posted: November 10 2005 at 21:17
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Well, I've got to go with Pink Floyd on behalf of Syd Barrett. Bonus points for being clinically insane.
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Posted By: Prosciutto
Date Posted: November 21 2005 at 19:44
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For me The Mother of Invention, I haven't heard any other band that make fun of their own music (i.e. in the middle of an instrumental jam or great symphonic interlude the guys stop playing and scream PEEP!! POOAHH!!!) That was very stupid but funny though. ------------- Don't be a prog-hole, please... |
Posted By: FragileDT
Date Posted: November 21 2005 at 20:34
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Zappa in my book. ------------- One likes to believe In the freedom of music But glittering prizes And endless Compromises Shatter the illusion Of integrity |
Posted By: Lorak
Date Posted: November 21 2005 at 21:40
Don't go there! That statement is horse patooey. Now, I agree with your assessment of the 3-man version of what used to be Genesis. ------------- Two heads are better than one, but if you want something done right, do it yourself. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, but better safe than sorry. Look before you leap, but he who hesitates is lost |
Posted By: ulver982
Date Posted: November 21 2005 at 21:52
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John Tesh is pretty insane!! but seriously, GWAR wins! I love that picture Pablo ------------- Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius. Silence is the music of the future. |
Posted By: Boogie92801
Date Posted: November 21 2005 at 22:31
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Hello, new here. I saw Love once and Arthur was out of the box. |
Posted By: `Ubu
Date Posted: November 21 2005 at 22:37
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Anyone heard of U.F.O or Die !? .. one of Yamatsuka Eye´s bands (frontman of The Boredoms) ... i´ve read he used drills, chainsaws and even trucks on stage .. ------------- "..So what´s the speed of dark?.." |
Posted By: Zac M
Date Posted: November 21 2005 at 22:44
Let the insanity begin!!!!  ------------- "Art is not imitation, nor is it something manufactured according to the wishes of instinct or good taste. It is a process of expression." -Merleau-Ponty |
Posted By: VanBuren
Date Posted: November 21 2005 at 23:25
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GWAR
for sure, without a doubt, not my cup-o-tea but i have some friends who
love them and go concerts. They come back with their skin and hair
stained with fake blood for days, and they decapitate "Bush" at every
show, what more could you want for your money! |
Posted By: Erik
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 07:16
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From these I would choose Iggy. Counting Crows is also a pretty starnge band, well, the singer that is. He once did an entire show (in the Netherlands) from underneath the piano, the guy was terrified to show himself or whatever. |
Posted By: Chipiron
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 07:52
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Posted By: samhob
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 08:19
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I admit , zappa and the mothers, such a crazy genius ... Although not insane , grobschnitt show's are kind of funny too ( I have a video of a solar music concert) and it's quite funny those roadies that go up on stage with they're scarecrows and light everything with they're fire sticks Magma too for sure, these weird black costumes sooo strange
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Posted By: proger
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 08:28
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I dont know if they are insane, but they make me and my friends to go insane!!! they are the ozzric's tentacales ------------- ...live for tomorrow... |
Posted By: Moribund
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 08:28
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Cardiacs of COURSE (musically) And Gong (Daevid Allen) ------------- New Progressive Rock Live show now touring UK theatres! www.masterpiecestheconcert.co.uk |
Posted By: jonirob
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 08:50
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Check out Wild Man Fischer! Totally Bizarre. -------------
Red Prog |
Posted By: jookeyman
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 09:51
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Wild Man Fischer is a good call although a very sad one. I get the feeling Zappa was manipulating the poor fellow but I could be wrong. Fisher was clinically ill, probably schizophrenic. I wouldn't necessarily call what he did 'music'. More like an insane vaudeville act. My vote goes to the Magic Band circa 1969-1970. |
Posted By: soundspectrum
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 10:02
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actually GG allen used to eat his own poop on stage, and he requested all who attend his funeral beat his corpse. and you guys also failed to mention the fact that one of the members of mayham murdered another and made a necklace from a peice of his skull, and then another member murdered him and went to jail. He then escaped jail but was caught again. The resaon the killed each other was because they thought one another was surpassing them in evil. |
Posted By: The Wizard
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 14:22
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What kind of stuff did the Tubes do? -------------
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Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 17:34
| Who- (pity vote :)) |