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NRBQ - Goofy Eclecticism ...
NRBQ (which stands for the tongue -in-cheek, "New Rhythm and Blues Quartet") have been recording and touring since their 1969 debut. While never hitting the big time, they've been entertaining their loyal cult following with their goofy brand of humor ( their songs have been featured on The Simpsons and Cartoon Network) and Wild eclecticism (They've covered artists as Diverse as Sun Ra, Thelonius Monk, and Elvis Presley. Their music ranges from Pop and Rockabilly to Blues and Free Jazz. Some of the music below reminds me of what would happen if Steely Dan got stuck in Mayberry, and had to jam with the Darlin family, and a local bar band,  . Add a New Orleans marching band, and that might be a close feel ...
... [Edited 4/5/10 10:24am] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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NRBQ video for their song "Dummy", featuring creepily accurate band likenesses...nice, pointed commentary on the media.... ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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 ...Cool that you remember these guys.  
...They opened a Jeff Beck Group Fillmore East show back in the day. Music for adventurous listeners tA  Tribal Records"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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