What the US can't do

[dave.]

Despite how hard you try, Larry Sanders being the odd exception, you can't produce comedy, or decent bands, take a look at this small exmple of pure comedy genius, mixed with rock gods.

[LyleG]

I am a big time Moterhead fan. Lemmy is the anti pretty boy rock star in every way possible. I like in that video during the guitar solo how they keep showing a close up the rhythm guitarist.

[warbirdlover]

Disagree. The "OLD" Saturday Night Live (definitely not the new) with Ackroyd, Belushi etc was the funniest show ever created. And we gave you "Elvis" who started the whole Rock and Roll thing. Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, Janice Joplin, Eagles etc etc. Of course all that has gone to pot now with hip hop crap and cartoon comedy shows...

[LyleG]

SCTV was much funnier that Saturday Night live ever was.

[Irish]

not a huge fan of US comedy but Seinfeld was great...

[MCDavis]

Originally Posted by warbirdlover

Disagree. The "OLD" Saturday Night Live (definitely not the new) with Ackroyd, Belushi etc was the funniest show ever created. And we gave you "Elvis" who started the whole Rock and Roll thing. Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, Janice Joplin, Eagles etc etc. Of course all that has gone to pot now with hip hop crap and cartoon comedy shows...

I agree with you, wbl...especially about the classic SNL years.

Originally Posted by LyleG

SCTV was much funnier that Saturday Night live ever was.

Another great show!!

[JEFF4i]

Seinfeld is probably objectively the best modern sitcom ever made, especially from an American standpoint.

However, some of the best bands to date have come out of here. Sadly, though, we just can't touch bands like The Beetles, Queen, and Led Zeppelin.

[dave.]

..........and Deep Purple, the Stones, The Who

I've seen Motorhead several times live, Lemmy is a legend

I notice not one of you has 'got' the humour in the Young Ones.

[Pa Jayhawk]

I would have to agree, and have always been fond of the fact that Comedy, Bands and planning go hand in hand. This is my favorite example.


edit 1 - Thanks dave, for reminding me that I haven't watch Spinal Tap in a few years, I need to do so in the next week.

edit 2 - gotta show another for those who haven't seen

[SilverUberXeno]

I play this song on Guitar Hero. It's tough =(

[tn-golfnut-from-nj]

you can't produce comedy, or decent bands

I didn't think you Brits had a sense of humor, untill I just read this.

[Topflite_D2]

I like motorhead and Metallica which might be an US band.

[LyleG]

Well thanks to this thread I have been listening to Moterhead all day. I must have put on Ace of Spades 10 times. God I love that tune.

[tn-golfnut-from-nj]

I

must have put on Ace of Spades 10 times

It is their 10 best songs.

[LyleG]

Actually I like most of their stuff. Not really a top 40 type of guy am I.