Musicheads wonder: Is there a band that's no longer together that you'd like to see reunite?

It's kind of hard to tell who is together and who is not unless they made an announcement of their breakup. I guess I'd really say that I'd like to hear more from the band Poco.

Blink 182, simply because A&A and (+44) will never be as good.

Talking Heads! When I first heard their "Take Me To The River" in 1978 I was hooked - I knew there was something out there beyond the (yawn!)...other...stuff that was being played on the radio at the time.

Off hand, the five bands I'd like to see together again just happen to cover a wide spectrum of PUNK:

Husker Du
Black Flag
The Get Up Kids
Sleater - Kinney
Operation Ivy

Sorry, Marco...I gotta firmly disagree about Blink 182. Good riddance!

Anyone know if King Missile is still around?

this question is familiar. I'll mention some obvious names to myself.

Jellyfish
Clann Zu
Genesis + Peter Gabriel
Fates Warning + John Arch
Mahavishnu Orchestra
The Galactic Cowboys
Psychotic Waltz
I Mother Earth
The Tea Party
Pink Floyd
The Receiving End of Sirens

I must be too old, I vote Grand Funk Railroad.

Not only did they part ways but they down right hate each other. I would like to talk to Mark Farner the lead guitarist about his HATE. He went on to play Christian music but he sounds so hypocritical singing about God but has hate towards his old band members.

I agree with Dan, Husker Du is a good pick. I wish Fugazi would get out of their "hiatus" phase and put something new out. I know Plant and Page have flirted with a Led Zeppelin reunion across the pond, but they need to bring a tour to the states.

This is a fun question! I mentioned the Jayhawks on Musicheads.

Rolling Stone just did a feature on the subject of bands getting back together. I agree with Kari regarding Talking Heads...though it is unlikely to happen.

I'm with you on Fugazi, too, Andrew.

Another band I'd like to see is Credence Clearwater Revival, though...similar to Grand Funk, it will NEVER happen. All the band members hate each other.

Besides...just like Grand Funk, if Credence played a show, you'd be surounded by a bunch of $#!T-kicking Baby-Boomers from Ham Lake waving American flags and wearing KQRS T-shirts while screaming "Support our troops!" It kinda takes the fun out of it. That's why I'm glad Billy Powell died - all those stupid Lynyrd Skynyrd fans!!

*Ahem* ...But now I'm just venting. Anyway, Credence...

I know Grand Funk plays The Indian Ranch in Webster MA every couple of summers, its a smallish out door concert park. And Blink 182 are already back together.
I really miss Urge Overkill, That Petrol Emotion, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and Pop will Eat itself. The good news is the Figgs are still together. Go Figgs! Go Figgs! Go Figgs! Go!

I'd like to see Gilmour and Waters working together again. Also like to see Led Zepplin, Creem, and Original Fleetwood Mac. The greatest would be the Talking Heads though.

Wow, a lot of great selections here. I'm going to piggyback off of Husker Du and say Sugar. I know, this is probably heracy in most circles, but when I was in high school I decided to that this band was now my favorite current band. The next week I learned they broke up. Never got a chance to see 'em. And with the exception of one of his solo albums, Mould's stuff has been bunk since.

Mark D...I just read about a new band that contains many if not all of PWEI which was exciting. Husker Du is less likely than the Mats I believe.
I had to go with the rumoured Faces reunion...but wanted to ask if you guys think there's a young bass player that could keep up with them, Flea was reported as volunteering but he doesn't seem to be the best fit, any ideas?

Fleetwood Mac! YES!

Also...this is a weird combo but I would love Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle to do something together again...Simon's lyrics with Art's voice = an amazing combo for the folk loving folk out there.

And this one is for my youth: Smashing Pumpkins. Whether or not you got into the whole 90's grunge alt rock thing, this band made some amazing music together and I could totally go for a good 'ol grunge record again.

I would have to hope for the Suburbs. Saw them at UMD in 1981? WoW

Does anybody remember a few years back when Bob Mould and Grant Hart got on stage together for one night and put to rest any hope for a reconciliation? I'd love to see Husker Du back together as much as anyone, but what would be the point? They wouldn't be able to write new music because they just can't work together. They could perhaps reunite like KISS and play old songs while avoiding eye contact with each other, but I'd rather remember them as they were. The Suburbs get together every few years and revisit the past so catch them when you can. The Replacements without Bob Stintson would be just sad.

If Brad Roberts would sober up and apologize for his Winnipeg Folk Fest meltdown, I'd love to see the Crash Test Dummies put out one more album. Call me a dork, but I'd love to see Journey reunite with Steve Perry and then for the mother-of-all unlikely reunions, ABBA.

Yep - I'll call you a dork.

I mean...Journey? Seriously?!

I would love to see A Perfect Circle and Thin Lizzy

On a Minneapolis station, I can't believe that Trip Shakespeare didn't get a mention! I would LOVE to see that. They had the Semi-Shakespeare Holiday shows back in 2003, but that was not nearly enough. Granted, they couldn't book a whole tour, but I'd settle for all four of them back at First Ave. for a three-night stand.

I had to join gather to jump in on this one. Anyone remember Chameleon? They were extraordinary to experience live.

Note to Mark Wheat: I know you know this, but The Impostors ARE The Attractions with a competent bassist. Bruce Thomas blew it.
Note to K.D.: There is a working version of Poco. Next show 4/24 in SF with Richie Furay and Jim Messina!

My choices: XTC with Andy, Dave and Colin, Kinks (c'mon Dave!), agree on Faces although might be better for Rod and Mac to use The Hold Steady as backup, the Shriekback Big Band, and can we PLEASE get The Pogues with Shane here????

Ah - The Pogues!!

Of course!! How did I forget them?

Awesome. My flatcap is waitin' for'em! Oy!

Cadillac Tramps. Easily one of the greatest live bands that no one saw.

Oh... and Jellyfish is an outstanding effort above... stories there...

Right on Dan & Javier...a Pogues reunion! Then Shane can show off his new choppers here in the States!

Matt...I too would love to see a Jellyfish reunion. They were GREAT & a hugely influencial band!

Allen, I'd LOVE to see the Suburbs back together as well, but the last time they played (that Summit Beer Anniversary concert on Harriett Island) Beej wasn't there...it isn't really the Suburbs without Mr. Chaney. Locally, I'm dying to see a Run Westy Run reunion!

Another band I'm gonna throw out there are the True Believers. An Austin Texas supergroup featuring Alejandro Escovedo, his brother Javier Escovedo along with Jon Dee Graham. They had a massive 3 guitar assault and sounded like a runaway locomotive. It would be saw to see them get back together!

The Inbreds, The Flashing Lights.

The Hang Ups.

I'll mention the Smith's since no one else has. I was a huge fan. Sure Morriseys first solo album was awesome, but to me that was it.

At The Drive-In.