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The Bigg Brothers
Jun 01, 2014
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From the underappreciated concept album (The Turtles present the Battle of the Bands) by the Turtles we have an albums where different “bands” appeared. This allowed the group to not only stretch their skills musically, as each “band” had a completely different sound and also showcase their humor.
“Food” was a song about exactly that. This “band” was the Bigg Brothers who seemed to enjoy rattling off their favorite things to eat, among which was a special brownie. We don’t have to tell you what was in that desert do we?
The Bullet Points:
Album Appeared:
The Turtles present the Battle of the Bands (1968)
Actors/Performers:
The Turtles
Songs you might remember:
Food
Why you should vote for them:
This was one of the funnier songs on the album.
Why you should not vote for them:
We aren’t sure ourselves if the Turtles billing themselves under another name for one song only should even count.
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Big Time Rush
Jun 01, 2014
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The Artists
We admit to being befuddled by this one. The first time kids saw Big Time Rush was on television of the show of the same name. The premise is where four Minnesota Hockey players wind up in a Boy Band (we don’t know why either) and we assume stopped playing hockey. Anyway, the boy band becomes successful in the real world and they have released multiple albums and sold out arenas. Now they used their real first names, but changes their last name on the show, and they have a created origin (Do you believe any of them play hockey?) so we think they should count on the ballot. That doesn’t mean though that we expect you to vote for them!
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Big Time Rush (2009-13)
Actors:
Kendall Schmidt (Kendall Knight)
James Maslow (James Diamond)
Carlos Pena Jr. (Carlos Garcia)
Logan Henderson (Logan Mitchell)
Songs you might remember:
Boyfriend
Why you should vote for them:
Very few on this ballot have sold more legitimate records than they have.
Why you should not vote for them:
Being a Boy Band works against them.
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Big Fun
Jun 01, 2014
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The Artists
We never saw Big Fun in the 1989 dark comedy, Heathers, but we heard them and learned of their major hit, “Teenage Suicide, (Don’t Do It)”, which was exactly the opposite of the staged suicides that Christian Slater orchestrated at Westerburg High. That song was referenced more in that film than half of the other “hits” on this ballot. Also bonus points for the Replacements lead singer having a High School named after him.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Heathers (1989)
Actor:
Sung by Don Dixon
Songs you might remember:
Teenage Suicide (Don’t Do It)
Why you should vote for them:
This was a great film in its day
Why you should not vote for them:
It is hard to vote for a band you never saw.
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The Beets
Jun 01, 2014
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The Artists
From the Nickelodeon kids show, Doug, we had a running part of the program in a cute Beatles parody called the “Beets”. It may have gone over the kids’ heads, but the quartet not only channeled George, Paul, John and Ringo but gave us cute and original songs. That gives them more merit than most other animated bands here.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Doug (1991-96)
Actor:
The Fictitious Band:
Monroe Yoder (Guitar and Vocals)
Clyde “Chap” Lipman (Drums)
Wendy Nespah (Keyboards)
Flounder (Bass)
Songs you might remember:
Killer Tofu
I Sneezed on My Sock
Why you should vote for them:
This was a very cute effort, and is still remembered.
Why you should not vote for them:
This might be too far on the juvenile side for the people who will vote here.
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