BotM for June 2006

[Rhiannon]

[glow=black,2,600]This month we are focusing on rock bands from the 70's. I doubt we'll have a them every month, but this helps get things going for now.
These versions may be slightly different from the ones you are used to hearing. That is because they are live performances. Also because of this, the videos may not be the best. But hey, MTV wasn't around yet back when these songs came out!

First we have Rush performing "Tom Sawyer".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfUp6Hzudic&search=Rush%20Tom%20Sawyer

Then Jethro Tull performing "Aqualung".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM-cear8f6Q&search=Jethro%20Tull%20Aqualung

Followed by Led Zeppelin performing "Stairway to Heaven".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK-CCTlZ6z4&search=Led%20Zeppelin%20Stairway%20to%20Heaven

And finally we have Black Sabbath performing "War Pigs".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=byg4R4R24qY&search=Black%20Sabbath%20War%20Pigs
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[Phoenix]

Gotta be Sabbath for me.
The pioneers of Heavy Metal and inspired so many other bands and continue to do so after 30+years.

[The Raven]

I went with Sabbath as well. I do love my Jethro Tull but after they won the first Heavy Metal grammy, I've been a little scarred.

[sandserene]

Sabbath for me as well ... they are the Grandfathers of Heavy Metal - as someone else mentioned a huge inspiration for several bands! Not too mention some rockin' memories - "War Pigs" became our theme in school for a while and we left our signature everywhere - until the principal made it a personal mission to end it! LOL
However - again - they all rock .... my husband, a drummer will say you aren't a drummer unless you can play Rush!

[Rhiannon]

[glow=black,2,300]Well, I know it's late, but it's being allowed this one time because, well, I'm the admin! And because I couldn't get to a computer to close the polls on the proper day. So we won't have as much time to vote for our next BotM, but I'll get into that when I make that post.
So my vote went out for Led Zeppelin, although it was a hard choice for me. Black Sabbath was a close second, with Tull and Rush not far behind, but I've always felt connected to the music of Led Zeppelin. [/glow]