Fantasy band lineups

PolarityMan

Sporky said:

Fantasy, you say...

Conan and Red Sonja, each on guitar and vocals
Gandalf The Grey on bass
Jareth from Labyrinth on keys
Inigo Montoya on drums

That's not insane given that Gandalf is indeed a fantastic bass player:

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Gassage

A fantasy band of sportsmen- and yep, they all play as listed:

Vocals & Guitar: Mark Butcher (Eng Cricket)
Bass: Sir Curtly Ambrose (West Indies Cricket)
Keys: Alexi Sanchez (Footballist)
Lead Guitar: John Daly (Golfist)
Rhythm Guitar; Lewis Hamilton (Car-ist)
Drums: Randy Johnson (MLB- actually owns one of Peart's drumkits!)
Backing vocals: Kelly Brown (Scot Rugby); Matt Stevens (Eng Rugby)
Classical Guitar: Jonny Wilkinson (Eng Rugby)
Trumpet and Sax: Nolberto Solano (Footballist) and Dion Dublin (Footballist)

LionAquaLooper

Conan on vocals you say?

Offset

I see your Conan.  I raise you with (fat) Thor.

Gassage

Here's all 6'8" of Sir Curtly on the bottom end.

Think that's Richie Richardson on guitar too.

Philly_Q

Penn said:

Well I asked a friend who said:

Creating a "best fantasy band lineup" involves blending musicians across genres and eras to form a supergroup. Here's a lineup featuring legendary artists known for their exceptional skill and influence:

1. **Vocals**: Freddie Mercury (Queen)

   - Known for his extraordinary vocal range, stage presence, and dynamic performance style.

2. **Lead Guitar**: Jimi Hendrix

   - Renowned for his innovative guitar techniques and electrifying solos.

3. **Rhythm Guitar**: Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones)

   - A master of riffs and a key architect of the rock sound.

4. **Bass Guitar**: John Entwistle (The Who)

   - Celebrated for his virtuosic bass playing and solid musical foundation.

5. **Drums**: Neil Peart (Rush)

   - Famous for his complex drumming patterns and technical proficiency.

6. **Keyboards**: Rick Wakeman (Yes)

   - Known for his elaborate keyboard work and contributions to progressive rock.

7. **Saxophone**: John Coltrane

   - A legendary jazz saxophonist whose improvisational skills and creativity are unmatched.

8. **Backing Vocals**: Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac) and Michael Jackson

   - Both bring unique vocal styles and incredible harmony potential.

This lineup combines the best from rock, jazz, and pop, ensuring a versatile and unforgettable sound. 

Alternatively, it ensures an extremely anodyne, unmemorable sound... which tends to be the case with supergroups in reality.
                                                

guitars4you

An Aussie Girl Band

Kylie on vovals
Tal Wilkenfield on bass
Orianthi on guitar
Lindy Morrison on drums - I admit I had to use google to find an Aussie girl drummer 

Offset

I was going to suggest a jailhouse lineup but decided against it.

LionAquaLooper

Sporky said:

Fantasy, you say...

Conan and Red Sonja, each on guitar and vocals
Gandalf The Grey on bass
Jareth from Labyrinth on keys
Inigo Montoya on drums

Wish granted.  Conan on guitar AND vocals.

PolarityMan

Sam Rivers
John Otto
DJ Lethal
Wes Borland
Fred Durst

Blueingreen

The problem with the fantasy band idea is that every great band is greater than the sum of its parts.

Whereas every fantasy band made up of outstanding individuals immediately looks like it would be less than the sum of its parts.

Tannin

Guitar and vocals: John Lennon
Drums and occasional vocals: Ringo Starr
Bass and vocals: Paul McCartney
Lead Guitar and vocals: George Harrison

mo6020

Sporky said:

Fantasy, you say...

Conan and Red Sonja, each on guitar and vocals
Gandalf The Grey on bass
Jareth from Labyrinth on keys
Inigo Montoya on drums

I am here for this. 

Loosely related there is a very funny fantasy book called Kings of the Wyld that plays around with this sort of vibe. Worth a read if you like both music and fantasy novels. 

Sporky

Penn said:

Well I asked a friend who said:

Creating a "best fantasy band lineup" involves blending musicians across genres and eras to form a supergroup. Here's a lineup featuring legendary artists known for their exceptional skill and influence:

Is your friend's first name "Chat", surname "GPT"? 

scrumhalf

Jimi Hendrix - guitar & vocal
Mitch Mitchell - drums
Noel Redding - bass
Steve Winwood - guitar, keyboards, vocal

Apparently this was mooted at one time, would have been interesting.

Reverend

PolarityMan said:

Sam Rivers
John Otway
DJ Lethal
Wes Borland
Fred Durst

FTFY

RocknRollDave

Tannin said:

Guitar and vocals: John Lennon
Drums and occasional vocals: Ringo Starr
Bass and vocals: Paul McCartney
Lead Guitar and vocals: George Harrison

Yes. One of music history’s great ‘What Ifs?’

Reverend

Tannin said:

Guitar and vocals: Michael Angelo Batio
Drums and occasional vocals: Ringo Starr
Bass and vocals: Paul McCartney
Lead Guitar and vocals: George Harrison

FTFY

Schnozz

Did Stuart Adamson and Phil Lynott ever jam together?

RocknRollDave

Schnozz said:

Did Stuart Adamson and Phil Lynott ever jam together?

Dunno, but Tony Butler was no slouch on the bass, and stylistically not that different to Lynott.