From the early 80’s cult film, “Get Crazy” we have a series of bands who played at the fictitious Saturn Theatre (modeled after the famous Filmore East) for their 15th New Year’s Eve Show. Nada was one of the main acts, and the fifteen people in her back up band literally ran the spectrum of every alternative musical genre you could think that was associated with this time period. Her act was supported by Piggy, who was a hardcore Punk act (played by Fear’s Lee Ving, who were themselves about as hardcore it got at the time) and we saw one of the first instances on screen of stage diving. Their set was one of the more memorable parts of the movie, which could be worth something if this film has a larger audience than we think. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Get Crazy (1983) Actors: Nada (Lori Eastwood) Piggy (Lee Ving) Songs you might remember: I’m Not Going to Take it No More Why you should vote for them: They had a memorable set, and Piggy was a larger than life character. Why you should not vote for them: This film had such a limited audience; it is hard to imagine that a lot of people even knew this film existed. {youtube}
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From the MTV animated series, Daria, we have the alternative rock band Mystik Spiral. The band made a brief appearance in one episode but proved popular enough to make regular appearances throughout the series. They don’t come across as a success, though they constantly seem to get gigs, had their own website and even a fan club. The question here is how popular Daria is with those who visit here. The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: Daria (1997-2001) Actors: Alvaro J. Gonzalez (Trent Lane, Lead Vocals) Unknown Voice (Jesse Moreno, Lead Guitar) Unknown Voice (Max Tyler, Drums) Unknown Voice (Nicholas Campbell, Bass) Songs you might remember: Behind My Eyelids Freakin Friends Why you should vote for them: This fictitious band has a fictitious fan club. Why you should not vote for them: Daria was a hit on MTV, but is it even remembered that much today? {youtube}
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Dyan Cannon still looked great in her late 40’s, and was cast as a housewife turned pop star in Rock and Roll Mom. Through a turn of events, she cuts a demo record, and the producers thought it was too good not to promote; though not by a 49 year old unknown. Even though she was still gorgeous, Rock is a young person’s game and they put a mask on her, dubbed her “Mystere” and she took her rockin’ body on the road. This wasn’t a great film, but it was cute for what it was. The Bullet Points: TV Movie Appeared: Rock and Roll Mom (1988) Actor: Dyan Cannon Songs you might remember: You’re Mine Tonight Why you should vote for her: This song wasn’t terrible. Why you should not vote for her: If all we have is “this song wasn’t terrible” there is a reason right there. {youtube}
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We didn’t hear much of Murph and the Magic Tones, but our brief viewing of them at a Holiday Inn lounge told us that they would always be better off Joliet Jake and Elwood, even if they weren’t making any money. The Bullet Points: Movies Appeared: The Blues Brothers (1980) Actors: Murphy Dunne Tom “Bones” Malone Willie “Too Big” Hall Steve “The Colonel” Cropper Donald “Duck” Dunn Songs you might remember: Quando, Quando, Quando Why you should vote for them: They were part of the Blues Brothers, which should count for a lot. Why you should not vote for them: Literally, Murph and the Magic Tones sold out. {youtube}
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