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| From | jls3 <jsavitz3@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: Phil N The Blanks/B-52's-Best Band Name Ever |
| Date | Sat, 5 Apr 2008 14:55:29 -0400 |
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This had to be a different band. Does the first B-52's LP list a bass
player? Can't remember. This would have been around '82 for the
version I'm talking about. Also had a female lead singer and were new
wavy. Guess they had the same idea at the same time.
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On Apr 5, 2008, at 1:47 PM, "Scott Shaw" <brynneandscott@cox.net> wrote:
> Don't know about the B-52's connection but that's one of their top
> friends on MySpace:
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> http://www.myspace.com/philntheblanksmusic
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> It talks about everyone but the bass player in saying how they came
> about so I would say he did not start the band although it's
> possible he left the B-52's. I don't see anything on Google that
> connects him w/the B-52's.
>
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> About Phil 'n' the Blanks
> Phil 'n' the Blanks was a quintessential new wave band
> from Chicago in the 1980s. They recorded two 45rpm singles, three
> highly praised albums, and their quirky colorful videos were staples
> in the early days of MTV.
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> Their "clever, intelligent, musically advanced" songs
> (D.I.Y.) have "a refreshing sense of humor" (Billboard). From 1980
> to 1985 the band staged a "highly energetic" (Boston Rock) live show
> in clubs and concerts from the midwest to the east coast. Combining
> new wave, punk, pop, folk and world music influences, Phil 'n' the
> Blanks were always "expanding musical horizons" (Sun-Times), and
> visually were "video kings - heavy hitters" (ABC-TV).
>
> Members of the group: Phil Bimstein (lead vocals, rhythm
> guitar, keyboards), Blanche Le Blanc (now Blanche Blacke) (lead
> vocals), Eric Kister (lead guitar), Bill Hyland (bass) and Roman
> Zabicki (drums, vocals). For more pix and reviews of the group click
> here.
>
> Phil 'n' the Blanks recorded more than thirty-five songs.
> The four above were transfered from the original vinyl records.
>
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> Scott S
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>> If it was the same band out of Athens, it was started by the
>> original bass player for the B-52's who quit them because he
>> didn't think they would ever go anywhere. At least that's what I
>> was told. They were okay live.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 5, 2008, at 5:00 PM, "Bill Jones" <wigout6@juno.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Whenever this thread comes along, I'm reminded of "Phil 'n The
>>> Blanks," which I think was a clever band name. Never heard
>>> anything by 'em though...
>>>
>>>
>>> Be seeing you,
>>> Bill
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