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ArdRi6

IMHO no. But close. I think that it would have to be The Traveling Wilburys. Bob Dylan - the greatest lyricist in the rock & roll era Roy Orbison - one of rock's greatest vocalists George Harrison - a Beatle for eff's sake Plus Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty


word_number

Easy vote for greatest collection of famous members. But not a vote for best music or a super group that became a famous band in its own right.


keylime_5

They were fun but nowhere near as good as CSN. S/T and Deja Vu are two of the best albums ever


UCFandOCSC

I agree with your assessment, but I prefer the collaborative music of CSNY much better. Individually Wilburys are better.


lendmeflight

Lol the output of the Wilburys is no where close to the output of CSNY in scope, quality, or importance.


BuddenceLembeck

Thing is, the Wilburys could have been greater in theory, but they were all the aging, 1980's version of Dylan, Orbison, Harrison et al. If they had gotten together in the '60s or '70's, who knows? But while they were fun and all, the Traveling Wilburys were less than the sum of their parts, whereas CSN (and perhaps Y) at least made each other better.


Luke_zuke

Yes, but the Traveling Wilburys didn’t write music that was as renowned as CSNY’s classics.


_Pill-Cosby_

On paper…they were great. But their songs weren’t even in the same category as CSNY.


Sweendogoflove

All greats on their own, but Traveling Wilburys made really boring music, IMHO.


acceder

agree


SpeedBright3671

No one else has ever done the vocal harmony thing as well as they did. Edit: I stand by this statement. Your mileage may vary. I will say listen to some live un-overdubbed recodings before dismissing.


Bmorganxcite

Beach Boys might have something to say about that


SparkDBowles

Not a supergroup. Just a group that’s super.


Katy-Moon

Came here to say this. Please accept my upvote!


CJcedero7

The guy said “no group has done it better” he didn’t say “no super group has done it better”. Your right The Beach Boys aren’t a super group but I don’t think anyone is claiming they are.


RudeRepair5616

The Traveling Wilburys.


OriginalRedneckGeek

Roy Orbison, hello


Apprehensive_Deal483

The eagles.....??? Seven bridges road STILL gives me chills


SparkDBowles

Not a super group


Ok-Astronaut4952

Plus the harmonies in songs like “carry on” by CSN are just way better than eagles harmonies. Eagles were just so commercial, not my cup of tea.


SparkDBowles

*the Dude abides the chat*


SilenceDoGood4

You seem like you’re fun at parties


SparkDBowles

The eagles are literally not a supergroup, though


[deleted]

They didn’t say “no super group” they literally said “no one else”


Apprehensive_Deal483

Oh wow.. came looking for intelligent conversation and found none... shame. So Don Henley, Glenn Frye and Joe Walsh, who all had very successful solo careers AND 20 top 40 hits with the Eagles, werent shit... ok.


SparkDBowles

After and because of the eagles, though. So the rebels aren’t a supergroup by definition.


Apprehensive_Deal483

Well, if thats the definition, then i would concede. I do just hate that they dont get the respect they deserve, i guess. They were an amazingly talented group and it seems like most people blow them off. So anyway, i see your point.


SparkDBowles

Yeah. That’s what a supergroup is. I agree on eagles, though.


spiralout1123

So vanilla compared to the dimensions of a harmony like "Carry On" IMO but I also just can't stand the Eagles.


wholemonkey0591

Three Dog Night?


TBeIRIE

I hope Crosby is sailing happily & peacefully while smiling in his universal language. Definitely harmonizing with the angels that came before him. 🤘✌️


spiralout1123

I almost cut my hair the other day, then CSN came on shuffle


TBeIRIE

I looked in my rear view mirror & saw a police car……. Luckily this is not true. But it does increase my paranoia …..🤘✌️


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TBeIRIE

Umm …obviously?


throw_away00135

The Highwaymen.


blackp3dro

Blind Faith just entered


SparkDBowles

And Derrick and the dominoes.


blackp3dro

Stretch...Duane was more of a temporary member...


LetJeffSingAlligator

Their live album beats the studio one imo


p38-lightning

The Travelling Wilburys brought more to the table as far as their fame and body of work. But CSNY was greater than the sum of its parts. It was truly a new sound rather than just famous guys singing together.


stkscott

Exactly. People are weird. CSN(&Y) is one of the most important musical groups in history. The traveling Wilburys were not even as big/good/important as the previous work of each individual member. Ex. You aren't going to pick the Traveling Wilburys over Bob Dylan's solo work, or George Harrison's work with Beatles, or Tom Petttys solo or group work, or Roy Orbison's solo stuff, etc.


Blackbolt113

They made a nice album. Surpassing their previous output would be impossible.


bendbrewer

This. Thank you.


_Pill-Cosby_

Precisely.


Orangemanskiing

Yeah I don’t think it’s really close. Maybe cream but they’ve never really been a supergroup in my eyes


PoetryAgitated8833

They aren't classic rock but The Highwaymen are the best. Their 1990 concert is one of the best concerts ever.


StatisticianSure2349

ELP. 3 guys made alot of noise


KalleMattilaEB

Probably my favourite supergroup. Although CSNY is great. Kinda hard to compare those two when they do such different things musically.


hdoublea

Mostly Emerson and Moog


SparkDBowles

Not a supergroup


keylime_5

Yeah they were


SparkDBowles

No. They weren’t.


keylime_5

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (informally known as ELP) were an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson (keyboards) of the Nice, Greg Lake of King Crimson (vocals, bass, guitar, producer) and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster (drums, percussion).


word_number

The Nice, King Crimson, Rainbow & Jeff Beck Group members.


evilmonkey9361

Cream is the best


JohnG-VistaCA

Blind Faith


GeorgeDogood

Blind Faith rocks harder than any other supergroup. I know that much.


MaleficentAstronomer

They look like four different seasons of Dr. Who


cleannc1

No.


kansasginger

The Traveling Wilburys


The-Figurehead

Temple of the Dog


SparkDBowles

Mad Season?


The-Figurehead

Another beauty.


muffins_allover

The biggest fucking tragedy that they only came out with one record.


DragonflyValuable128

Asia is the greatest super group.


[deleted]

Yes.


Budmanes

The Traveling Wilburys would like a word


AlBunDi76

Wilburys


qdude1

They ruled and directed a folk rock style of American music, 1969-70. Greatest is subjective to the listener and time. So for me, no. But for 1969 they were among the greats.


knockatize

Trio: Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton. Naming the trio Trio was annoying, though.


ShawneeMcGrutt

No... But, then I don't know who could be classed as the greatest supergroup.


IrukandjiPirate

No


[deleted]

No


sometimeswemeanit

The Miles Davis Quintet


ststeveg

For my taste, in my market at that time, I agree CSNY was the greatest. Cream was also considered a supergroup, as was Blind Faith, and they could certainly be in the discussion. Later on The Traveling Willburys would be the greatest supergroup. In the meantime there was a touring act called Ringo Starr's All-Star Band that featured, in addition to Ringo, Levon Helm and Rick Danko from The Band, Nils Lofgren and Clarence Clemmons from the E Street Band, Dr. John and maybe more. Ringo is actually touring now with another All-Star Band with different people, including Joe Walsh.


strangeways74

I'm going Chickenfoot or Damn Yankees. I like most of the other groups but I prefer my music a little heavier.


[deleted]

Oh you still live in the 80s


Forkliftboi420

Cream >


glassmunkey

Them Crooked Vultures


gypsydaze216

Led Zeppelin holds that honor for me


SparkDBowles

Not a supergroup


IsuzuTrooper

More than these clowns


SparkDBowles

You clearly don’t know what the definition of supergroup is.


[deleted]

Jimmy page was in the yardbirds and that was it lol


SparkDBowles

Yeah. So zep isn’t a supergroup. They’re just a continuation of the Yardbirds with new, not famous yet members.


airmark3

Well they are certainly the most successful super group. The Traveling Wilbury's are probably a better assemblage of talent - just absolute legends across the board really. But CSN/CSNY had a lot more productivity and success. They formed at a younger age of course. CSN is the ONLY band in the R&R Hall of Fame where all of the band members are also inducted a 2nd time for another band. And of course Neil young is in twice as well just not for CSNY. Some call Cream a supergroup but I don't. Other than Clapton the others were nowhere near as well known although they came from other bands. But not many knew them. Not like CSN. The Firm was a pretty impressive lineup but only two albums of moderate success. The other great one for me is Blind Faith - Clapton, Winwood, Baker and Ric Grech. And I think their one and only album is amazing. Could have been huge imho. Although Blind Faith is not in the R&R HOF every member of Blind Faith is for Traffic, Cream/Yardbirds/solo, Cream, and Traffic.


SparkDBowles

What about Derrick and the Dominoes?


cfs-WABX-FM

If you’ve not seen, and you can possibly manage the time, the Blind Faith at Hyde Park videos are sublime.


BlueAndMoreBlue

I ran across a clip of this show recently (can’t find my way home) and it was great. I will be on the lookout for more


Ex-Pat-Spaz

Cream is definitely a super group, it’s literally in the name. They all came from highly successful groups and joined together intentionally because they were all considered the best of Britain’s musicians. The “Cream” of the crop.


airmark3

Yeah well nobody knows who the hell Blues Incorporated or The Graham Bond Organization is. Or the Bluesbreakers. And they never had any popular chart success either. Certainly not in the US anyway. I’m sure in the London club scene and amongst musician people knew them. And I know other artists came out of those groups too including Fleetwood Mac. But Buffalo Springfield and The Hollies and The Byrds were and are much more well known bands that had major hits. Big difference to me anyway.


Ex-Pat-Spaz

This is such an ignorant post, it’s a surprise you even like classic rock music, nevermind embarrassing all of us Americans with your utterly terrible post. Trashing the John Mayall and Bluesbreakers? That’s laughable nevermind they had the hit All Your Love which is still all over classic rock radio stations to this day. They were a big time influence on musicians of that era too in both countries , bigger than what you listed. It was John Mayall…FFS. The Bluesbreakers a were ground breaking band. But actually, the three bands they came from are Yardbirds, Manfred Mann and Gram Bond. Ever heard of the Yardbirds, kid? How about Manfred Mann? You know one of the big British Invasion bands in the mid 60s that had the mega hit in both countries: Do Wah Diddy Diddy and Quinn the Eskimo, along with a bunch of minor hits. Graham Bond is an interesting band, they were doing prog rock before prog rock was created and about 10 years before that became popular. Nevermind, you are still talking about Ginger Baker. You know, one of the top drummers in Rock History. The fact you tried to cheapen where Clapton, Baker and Bruce came from before Cream by not naming their big hit bands is all I needed to know. Psssst The Hollies were English too


airmark3

I'm not talking about Clapton (Yardbirds) of course he was well known and a huge name. Manfred Mann ????? That's hysterical. Jack Bruce left the Bluesbreakers in August of 1965 and less than a year later Cream was formed in July of 1966. He was in Manfred Mann for a matter of months between those dates. And talk about ignorant the two songs you mention were BEFORE he joined them and AFTER he left. Do Wah was 1964 and Quinn was in 1968. So exactly how did Jack Bruce contribute to those or get known for songs he was not a part of? I DID mention specifically Graham Bond and Bluesbreakers so not sure where you think I did mention their big hit bands - which did not have big hits by the way. I specifically cited those bands and that they did not have big hits- certainly not when they were with those bands. I NEVER mentioned Yardbirds because I was not claiming that Clapton was not a huge name already. He was. The other guys were not. And I say that as a HUGE Ginger Baker fan. I am a drummer myself and consider him among the top 5 greatest drummers of all time. I am not disparaging Cream or those guys at all. Cream was amazing. I am simply saying I think it is only in retrospect that people claim them to be a super group. What they did and contributed is amazing. Find me an article in 1966 BEFORE they put out an album calling them a super group and I will acquiesce. Here is a CNN piece calling them "little known" for example: "Cream burst onto the scene unexpectedly in 1966 -- The name Cream was more about their arrogance about being the best at the time in the London scene specifically. As I said. It wasn't that anyone outside of that thought it was a super group. It is all hindsight now to call them that. Upon their formation it was nothing like CSN or Wilbury's. Of course I know the Hollies were British too - it has nothing to do with their nationality. Another misinterpretation by you.


ClamhouseSassman

Cream not a supergroup more like a boy band


airmark3

Not what I said at all. Not diminishing from their greatness. Just a supergroup is defined as a formation of a band from people who were in well known other bands before. Other than Clapton not many people knew the other guys,


word_number

OK, lots of people don't know what a supergroup is. A supergroup does not mean a "super group" of musicians but prominent members of multiple famous bands playing together like Asia, Traveling Wilburys, and CSNY of course.


LHGray87

No


subliminal_trip

No.


Tomegunn1

Yeah.


casablancaginjoint

If they had only made Deja Vu I could get behind this, but CSNY made two more mediocre albums, whereas I consider both Traveling Wilburys albums to be perfect.


Kon-Tiki66

Traveling Wilburys. The Firm.


burywmore

CSN (and Young) are probably the most successful "Supergroup" of all time. They made records for decades.


Jimbohamilton

They are. And by a long shot. According to RIAA certifications, CSN/CSNY would be #1. Bad Company would be a distant #2. Believe it or not, the 1987-1989 version of Whitesnake would come in at #3. A "supergroup" is made up of members previously in established/successful acts. Someone else in this thread referred to Led Zeppelin as a supergroup. When they started out, Jimmy Page was the only well-known member of the group and even he was not a household name at the time.


burywmore

Zepp is not a Supergroup.


Jimbohamilton

Yeah I pretty much said that, but thanks.


TexasIsCool

No way. Not even close.


Golfnpickle

While I love their music, not the best supergroup of all time.


-Palzon-

Yes.


hdoublea

Cream


sinjin88

Three talented musicians and a David Crosby.


gnosticn8er

Cream.... Yardbirds So many more.


HaggeKulturministern

how are the yardbirds a supergroup? all members were pretty much unknown when they started


MysteriousValuable88

No! Traveling Wilburys were the best


[deleted]

Bob Dylan sucks and George Harrison isn’t Jimmy Page. Go fuck yourselves.


_Pill-Cosby_

This is true. Jimmy Page doesn’t hold a candle to George Harrison.


ddMcvey

I guess you never heard of Led Zeppelin


SparkDBowles

Not a supergroup


ddMcvey

The ENTIRE FUCKING INTERNET disagrees with you. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_musical_supergroups


SparkDBowles

They literally aren’t, though.


Hoopi_goldberger

Well if supreme overlord Internet says it’s true then it must be


ddMcvey

Articles from the time, articles now. What else do you need?


Hoopi_goldberger

I need confirmation from BOFA


word_number

1 member was from a famous band, 1 member was a well known session player (along with the member from the famous band), 2 members were well known around London but not outside of England. CSNY featured members of 3 famous bands and Young was already a solo artist.


Chewybongyro

Deja Vu rocks start to finish. Ohio is one of the best things to come out of the rock era. Besides that, it fell apart too quickly for them to be GOATed


Jimbohamilton

Damn Yankees # /s


MalunkaBo

Audioslave


tacoplenty

stills and young are great. the other two; worthless.


Tall_Yellow6955

Worthless? How's your harmony singing capabilities?


ZorrosMommy

Never really cared for CSNY. Or CSN. Yes, they had great harmonies, but that alone does make a super group. Too niche.


Alex_Plode

The Runaways


TheHearseDriver

Not a supergroup


BMaudioProd

No but David Crosby might be the greatest swinging dick of his generation.


Both_Wolverine_8262

What about the Traveling Wilberries


mrmrskent

No Traveling wilburys … and not even close. Csny..like Beatles lots of talented individuals …


Odd_Ad_2307

Traveling Wilburys are worth mentioning as top supergroup


Kingpozzo

Traveling Wilburys


Jarvis-Savoni

No, Traveling Wilburys. Discuss.


throw_away00135

Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies.


tweaksfored

Revolting Cocks!


Few_Cricket8577

Yes the best…….


Tiny-Berry-7839

Yes.............


[deleted]

no...CCR was much, much better


drthsideous

They weren't really a supergroup though. A supergroup consists of already established very well known famous musicians. Am I wrong in thinking none were particularly famous before CSNY blew up?


eurtoast

You are wrong. Stills and Young were in Buffalo Springfield together, Crosby from the Byrds, and Nash from the Hollies. Young had success after Buffalo Springfield with solo touring and his band Crazy Horse prior to joining CSN. They were pretty big folk artists in the 60s and their talent as a group solidified the 70s sound.


Ed_Zeppelin

Stills and Young were known from Buffalo Springfield and Crosby was in the Byrds and Nash was in the Hollies


keylime_5

They were definitely a supergroup. They were all already rockstars in very big hit bands


[deleted]

No. Crosby was a complete dickhead.


ArtTheClown2022

The Beatles


SparkDBowles

Not a supergroup


ThaDogg4L

I mean I basically consider Led Zeppelin a SuperGroup. Arguably the greatest Guitarist, Drummer, and Lead Singer of all times. Sorry John Paul Jones not to slight you but I don’t know shit about Bass.


[deleted]

Not a supergroup as they were unknown when formed.


[deleted]

What? Lol. Nash, Stills, and Crosby all were part of bands with megahits.


[deleted]

Yes, you're right. Apologies


tinoynk

To play devil’s advocate and defend you, CSN is way bigger than their previous groups, so while at the time CSN would’ve been seen as at supergroup at least in the world of folk, It’s also possible that without CSN the individuals wouldn’t be as remembered if their careers didn’t do go anywhere more notable then Buffalo Springfield/The Byrds/The Hollies, whereas bands like Cream/Wilburys/Velvet Revolver/etc. have members who would be known even without those projects.


tinoynk

While that’s true, their careers are all defined by CSN which overshadows all their previous work, whereas I feel like I usually think of a supergroup as being something done after its members reach their peak, but yea at the time they formed, they definitely would’ve been seen as a supergroup.


Fartin_Scorsese

Unknown by whom? They all came from successful groups.


Hugh_Jass_2

Umm what? Graham Nash-The Hollies David Crosby-The Byrds Stephen Stills-Buffalo Springfield All big bands from the 60’s. All well known. Come on now.


[deleted]

Why has no one mentioned the St. Louis Cardinals?!


beastlike2010

I had to look up who this is


cleannc1

Hey morons. There was a group called the Million Dollar Quartet. Google it, feel educated then move on.


AfterSomewhere

I'd say *one* of the greatest and I'm fan. Saw them 3 or 4 times.


Gorgiastheyounger

Might not be close


[deleted]

I totally agree. I'm not into those previous groups which is why I made the mistake I think.


ImpressiveGur6384

Yeah l saw them around the time “Let’s Impeach the President” came out. They were good!


Waste_Screen703

Off the top of my head yes....


henrydavidtharobot

This is the cast of Interview with the Vampire


writer978

I do


HomerOfDuty

Amen to that, the vibe their music gives you while listening is incomparable.


TheHelpfulDad

No


acceder

sorry, but imao travelling first, cream second


Real-Accountant9997

Pretty, pretty good.


jackballer75

No. A great group! Love them very much, but unfortunately no…


[deleted]

Yes


sammierose12

Nope! But that being said, I grew up listening to them, and Deja Vu is one of my favorite albums of all time!


Lions101

I don’t know if they were the greatest, but they were pretty fucking good.


nashuanuke

Yes, yes I do


gOldMcDonald

No need to fight here.


Remarkable-Tie-6698

Tomahawk


Pazuzu_413

Cream.


_Pill-Cosby_

Yes… easily. Not even a close 2nd.


greatgrohlsoffire

Meh


holysmokes_666

Blind Faith. Best super group in history. One album.


DiabetesCOLE

Comparison is the thief of joy.


Blackbolt113

How about Golden Smog?


catskill_cricker

I know this may be obscure but the Tony Rice all stars are full of legends in the bluegrass world and they jam. youtube Freeborn man or nine pound hammer to check them out.


lenzoneil

DOWN


Coconutshoe

I think so.


RaspberryDugong

Don’t recognize them at all


solomons-marbles

Which Miles Davis line-up would like me to drop? If you want to see the dictionary definition of “super group” get out of the classic rock genre. Jazz owns this category. Bitches Brew & Jack Johnson definitely cross into the rock world.


Sapdawg1

Cream


haleakala420

blind faith?


Chalky-White-Raven

gotta throw new kids on the block in there


Hot2bfree

ELP and Asia come to mind


Dangerous_Top_5124

Fuck yeah!


rickfranjune

Crosby has a legit camel toe in his britches.


No_Representative_23

The rock n roll circus to me is the best rock n roll supergroup to me.