I remember being totally shocked to find garage rock riffs being used in car commercials soon after the so-called garage revolution in 2002 and finding one of them to be Flaming Sideburns' "Street Survivor". I had no idea at the time who it was and thought it was just a studio group hired to imitate the Hives.

You'll find familiar garage rock/surf songs in all sorts of major car commercials. I think I remember a similar discussion somewhere but not with the Reigning Sound... anyway... it's pretty ideal driving music and makes even those that don't listen to garage want to get in a car and drive.

Uh...I guess so! Have a look. Although this is not the commercial i saw: http://www.landroverusa.com/us/en/home.htm

Am I losing my mind but I think I saw a Land Rover commercial on CNN this morning which featured the Reigning Sound's "You Got Me Humming".  Has anyone else seen this or have the drugs taken their toll on me? 

I think we were picking people famous amongst ourselves. The White Stripes aren't going to have trouble getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 (if it's still around) like groups we've picked for the garage punk hall of fame.

The White Stripes

because unlike pretty much every other artist mentioned so far they're actually... ya know... famous.

I would nominate Iggy and The Stooges, Roky Erickson/13th Floor Elevators, The MC5, The Monks, Billy Childish and almost everyone here. Nobody has mentioned The Legendary Stardust Cowboy though....

Thanks for that Freddi. FREDDI said:

Check this interesting mod/kit to convert a Epiphone valve JR into a Reverb unit

Good,but is it a new one? Here in Italy is available just now. I think I'll check it. Maybe with a Boss Bassman emulator:all the gear in a pocket! :D :D Mel Bergman said:

All,

Having tried many reverbs through the years, I think the new Boss/Fender pedal is the best at recreating an old outboard Fender. And as a bonus, it runs on a 9v battery, which is great for traveling overseas. Danelectro- JUnk. Holy grail, okay, but not lacks that certain something. I remember building a small box with the guts of a 64 reverb and a tiny accutronix pan, just to get something I could take on a Plane. Imagine trying that now, post 9/11.

Mel
Phantom Surfers


Mel
Phantom Surfers

All,

Having tried many reverbs through the years, I think the new Boss/Fender pedal is the best at recreating an old outboard Fender. And as a bonus, it runs on a 9v battery, which is great for traveling overseas. Danelectro- JUnk. Holy grail, okay, but not lacks that certain something. I remember building a small box with the guts of a 64 reverb and a tiny accutronix pan, just to get something I could take on a Plane. Imagine trying that now, post 9/11.

Mel
Phantom Surfers


Mel
Phantom Surfers

Check this interesting mod/kit to convert a Epiphone valve JR into a Reverb unit

I have to say that aside from the original 60's Fender Reverb Units, hands down the absolute best available right now is the Gomez G-Spring reverb. This is the real deal, built to Fender's point to point specs and it is simply unbelievable. I would never, ever part with mine! http://www.gomezamps.com/g-spring.html

Worth the money?? YEEEEESSS!!!
..no, seriously. There's nothing like a true tube reverb. If you don't wanna get an original Fender one I would recommend "Kendrick". These sometimes appear on ebay (like right now! See pics) for not too heavy prices. I got one and I love it. It turns every club into a huge wet surf cave.

Well,I got my digital "Holy Grail" EHX, that sounds good enough for me,
but I never played with a Tube unit reverb,and I think it can't compare.
There are some analog spring pedals (Danelectro,Lanilei etc.) that some says are good too.
But the difference of an old or new unit sounds,it worth their price?

Anyone?

...Another one from the Vault of unknown TRASHTERPIECES.

The Jaguars - "Chevy Shut Down" on Cherry Records, Inc. C-0369

Well, since I own 3 Vox Continentals, I'm a little biased (haha). "Vox: It's What's Happening!"

Yeah,great sound! a friend of mine got a Farfisa Compact.That's the same played by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. John Carlucci said:

Neither. The Farfisa Mini Compact is my fave.We have 2 of them We also have a Gem, which is identical to a Vox Jaguar. (Gem is the Italian company that manufactured organ's for Vox) It's pretty cool, & looks awesome, but the Farfisa has the edge soundwise. Plus it's easier to haul & faster to set up.

Neither. The Farfisa Mini Compact is my fave.We have 2 of them We also have a Gem, which is identical to a Vox Jaguar. (Gem is the Italian company that manufactured organ's for Vox) It's pretty cool, & looks awesome, but the Farfisa has the edge soundwise. Plus it's easier to haul & faster to set up.

Tobi, where is this videoclip that you speak of??? tobi joi said:

there is only one answer to this and it's VOX
watch my videoclip it will tell you why it's not only the sound but also the looks

i think lots of people like to say LONDON CALLING---because they cant stomach most of THE CLASH. As a band they were way intense and you had to have mroe patience to wade through an album...they were a revolutionary band, after all. Plus, London Calling is a pretty aweseom title--its like a call to arms,,,so its no surprise to me

I understand what you're saying because during the last year that my band was together, being from the Pacific Northwest, we somehow ended up playing a lot of Sonics songs, and I ended up being bored to tears. And I felt like I was cheating my audience by resorting to standards. Sure a lot of them cheered on but how long was that going to last. And no body in my band wanted to learn anything new. Sure, anybody can do what they want, but doesn't anyone want to be impressive anymore? The Mean Mean Men said:

well...might be a good idea to just cover the songs you want to right?

I guess it's because I spent a living playing jazz but the idea of a cover is really, to me, just like a standard.

That's all.

Course, I understand the frustration of having to play the same "standard" over and over again.

Was I time I had to play "after you've gone" like 50 times in one night!

Rockin Rod Strychnine said:

So how come no one ever asks for help to cover "Dinah Wants Religion" by the Fabs or "Bad Apple" by the Pilgrimage? It's always Jezabel or Bad Girl and other songs done to death. I'm also amazed that people want to cover songs by Greg Cartwright, Mick Collins, and Billy Childish when they haven't retired yet and are still our contemporaries.

well...might be a good idea to just cover the songs you want to right? I guess it's because I spent a living playing jazz but the idea of a cover is really, to me, just like a standard. That's all. Course, I understand the frustration of having to play the same "standard" over and over again. Was I time I had to play "after you've gone" like 50 times in one night! Rockin Rod Strychnine said:

So how come no one ever asks for help to cover "Dinah Wants Religion" by the Fabs or "Bad Apple" by the Pilgrimage? It's always Jezabel or Bad Girl and other songs done to death. I'm also amazed that people want to cover songs by Greg Cartwright, Mick Collins, and Billy Childish when they haven't retired yet and are still our contemporaries.

hello kooper...
i think so... a girl singing. can you tell me the name of the record? thanks