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Howie, Mark, Johny, Jim and Al
Jun 23, 2014
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The Artists
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.
“Elenore” was the biggest hit from the album, which was actually parodying their biggest pop hit, “Happy Together”. The song had an artfully crafted pop sound, though lyrically it lampooned the entire genre. We wonder how many of their younger fans got the joke at the time.
The Bullet Points:
Album Appeared:
The Turtles present the Battle of the Bands (1968)
Actors/Performers:
The Turtles
Songs you might remember:
Elenore
Why you should vote for them:
The “bands” lone song was a top ten hit.
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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Hot Sundae
Jun 23, 2014
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The Artists
As far as we know, the all girl group of the three girls of Saved by the Bell lasted only one episode, but the memories of Jessie Spano succumbing to the pressures of being a future “Showgirl” live on with us forever. Fans of the show (and we sheepishly admit we are ones) will never forget Elizabeth Berkley singing, “I’m So Excited” during her breakdown. Now kids, what did we learn from that?
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Saved by the Bell (1990)
Actors:
Elizabeth Berkley (Jessie Spano)
Tiffany Amber-Thiessen (Kelly Kapowski)
Lark Voorhies (Lisa Turtle)
Songs you might remember:
I’m So Excited
Go For It
Why you should vote for them:
Only for the cheese factor, it is through the roof here.
Why you should not vote for them:
They were actually really bad.
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The Hot Rollers
Jun 23, 2014
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The Artists
From Cheech & Chong’s 1981 film, “Nice Dreams” we have a scene where Chong is mistaken for Jerry Garcia and is presented with a band to try to promote. That group is the all-female outfit called the “Hot Rollers” who all have names based on hair colors. That’s about all we remember from this one.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Nice Dreams (1981)
Actors:
Cheryl Smith (Brunetta)
Linnea Quiqley (Auburnetta)
Debbie Tressler (Platinum)
Haydee Pomar (Ash)
Jennifer Child (Dishwater)
Songs you might remember:
None
Why you should vote for them:
Well, they were attractive.
Why you should not vote for them:
They didn’t really play did they? Honestly, we can’t remember.
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The Horndogs
Jun 23, 2014
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The Artists
In a mini storyline arc we forgot about, Drew Carey and his pals reform their old band, the Horndogs, which played some gigs at their local watering hole, The Warsaw Tavern. The Horndogs would actually attempt to take it to the next level (with a bit of help by Joe Walsh), and Drew even got a groupie, but at the end of the day he decided that it would be more beneficial for him to stay working at the department store. Frankly, there is something about Drew Carey: Rock Star that we were struggling with anyway, though the montage where they were auditioning guitarists might make this group worth a look; even with Carey as the front man.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
The Drew Carey Show (1996-97)
Actors:
Drew Carey (Drew Carey)
Diedrich Bader (Oswald Lee Harvey)
Ryan Stiles (Lewis Kiniski)
Joe Walsh (Ed)
Songs you might remember:
None
Why you should vote for them:
Joe Walsh was in this band at one point. Having the coolest Eagle in your band is a major plus.
Why you should not vote for them:
With all due respect to Drew Carey, picturing him in a band in any capacity doesn’t seem real.
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