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What makes a good tribute band?

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  • 08-04-2010 9:51am
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    Motley Crue
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP2aRZGVRfY

    Guns N Roses Tribute - Patience

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPLE0QK2QJA

    Metallica Tribute - Master of Puppets

    So what makes a good tribute band in your eyes?

    What is the most important factor for a great tribute band? 15 votes

    They have to know their material note for note
    0% 0 votes
    They have to look and dress like the "real" band
    40% 6 votes
    I can to close my eyes and believe it's them
    0% 0 votes
    If the "band" release new material, they have to keep up to speed
    33% 5 votes
    The tribute band improvises on the solo and the music
    6% 1 vote
    Tribute acts suck, just an excuse for a fan to annoy
    20% 3 votes


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    Malice
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    Shouldn't that really be a multiple choice poll? I'd say a good tribute band should look, sound and play like the real thing but exceptions can be made where attractive women are concerned :p.


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    slavetothegrind
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    Don't mind the look so much if they do it as well as frantica seem to!
    Must go see them....


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    PeterIanStaker
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    I'd say nailing the sound is more important, looks being secondary. I saw a Doors tribute once that had a bassist, and the singer doubled on keyboards. And they werent dressed like the Doors in 60's - style clothes either.


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    GLaDOS
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    slavetothegrind wrote: »
    Don't mind the look so much if they do it as well as frantica seem to!
    Must go see them....
    You should, they're awesome, made my Paddys day :D

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



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    Somnus
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    slavetothegrind wrote: »
    Don't mind the look so much if they do it as well as frantica seem to!
    Must go see them....

    Exactly. They wouldn't be exactly what I'd call the most alike in terms of appearance. But they're fantastic playing.


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    Wooden Jesus
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    That metallica tribute band are savage


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    Useful.Idiot
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    the grudge (tool) and Bulls on Parade(rage) are two of the finest tribute bands I have ever seen, bringing a very similar atmosphere of the bands they're a tribute to to smaller venues.


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    PeterIanStaker
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    links?


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    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,530 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Useful.Idiot wrote: »
    Bulls on Parade(rage) .

    Saw them live,they were class.


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