![]() The five new inductees for the Athens Music Walk of Fame are: Their 1998 album release concert in downtown Athens drew a reported 100,000 "Spreadhead" fans, and they have sold out 60 consecutive appearances at Red Rocks Amphitheater and eight headline performances at Bonnaroo. Widespread Panic may be the most loved touring band of the past decade. His musical style has been described by Bryan Carroll of as a "skewed, refracted version of Americana that is haunting, funny, poignant, and occasionally mystical, usually all at once" They went on to sell over 90 million albums before disbanding in 2011.Ĭhesnutt released 17 albums during his career, including two produced by Michael Stipe. They soon became synonymous with alternative rock. was formed in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe. always considered Pylon an influence, and in 1987, R.E.M.'s Bill Berry declined that his band was "America's Best," stating that Pylon should have that distinction.Īrguably Athens' best-known band in terms of commercial success, R.E.M. ![]() Sometimes called Big Daddy Pattman, he is best known for "Prison Blues" and "Goin' Back To Georgia."įormed in 1979 by UGA art students, Pylon became known for its new wave, post-punk sound and was a huge influence on other Athens bands and far beyond. Pattman was a blues musician, harmonica player, singer and songwriter born in 1926. Elephant 6 recordings are known for their experimental, psychedelic sounds.īorn a century earlier than the other inductees, in 1888, Hall Johnson was a choral director and composer who dedicated his career to preserving African-American spirituals performed during the era of slavery. This alt country/Southern rock band was formed in Athens in 1996 by Mike Cooley (lead vocals, guitar, banjo) and Patterson Hood (lead vocals, guitar.) Cooley and Hood have collaborated with a number of talented band members over the years, including Jason Isbell, and they've amassed a large and loyal following for their tours.Įlephant 6 is a musical collective that created some of Athens' most notable indie bands of the 1990s, including Neutral Milk Hotel, of Montreal, and Elf Power. As of 2020, he has been nominated for 22 Grammy Awards and won six. ![]() He formed Gnarls Barkley with CeeLo Green, and also produced four albums with The Black Keys. ![]() New York City soon came calling, but Athens is where it all began.ĭrawn to Athens to attend the University of Georgia, Burton came to prominence in 2004 when he released The Grey Album, which combined vocal performances from Jay-Z's The Black Album with instrumentals from the Beatles' The Beatles (aka the White Album). □□□□□□□□□ Comment by Only dani mehar □□□Īap ustare ke hosh uraya na ki jiye.One October night in 1976, fueled by some liquid courage, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson and Ricky Wilson formed what became one of the most-loved party bands of all time. ![]() TUM hi ko mubarak! □ Comment by Mental□ This Mix Is Tribute To "Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan" Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a majestic legend of the music industry who introduced the genre of Qawwali to the international arena. ![]()
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