Best Chicago Native Artist
Every town has their favorite hometown band, but in Chicago there is such a deep musical legacy that we’ve definitely earned out bragging rights. Come on, we walk every day in the hometown of Buddy Guy! Through the years, XRT had helped so many upstart bands to make their name in the national scene. So now we want to hear from you- which are your favorite Chicago bands…. Wilco? Poi Dog Pondering? Kanye West? Smashing Pumpkins? Cheap Trick? Fall Out Boy? Any new up-and-comers you think we’ll be seeing in a few years at the Grammy’s or onstage at Lollapalooza?
July 31st, 2008 at 11:16 am
The trouble with this question is that the greatest music scene in this city’s history is the electrified Chicago blues, and yet the vast majority of its practitioners were born in the Mississippi Delta region. There’s no doubt that the greatest artist in Chicago’s history was Muddy Waters, but he was not a Chicago native.
Among Chicago natives, the Smashing Pumpkins are probably the most prolific band native to Chicago. Bonus points to Billy Corgan for being a big Cubs fan.
August 5th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
I would have to agree with Stefan that the Smashing Pumpkins are the best chicago native artist…but it makes me sad that Billy is a Cubs fan
August 11th, 2008 at 10:52 am
speaking of the Pumpkins, was anyone at the show in Indiana saturday night?? Billy Corgan can definately still rock!!
August 13th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Two words… The Raconteurs. With band members spanning the United States, Brendan Benson complimented Jack White’s innovative riffs, creating a down home sound that was anything but inauthentic.
August 13th, 2008 at 11:48 am
In response to Jons post, I did not actually go to the smashing pumpkins show in Indiana but i heard for their final song they played kazoos along with the tune to their song “We only come out at night” I watched it on youtube its great! u should check it out… Heres the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_CsQcCW5So
August 14th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I have been listening to Cheap Trick ever since I was little and I seen them live about a million times. They’re my father’s favorite band. So, obviously I’m a big fan. I went to Legend’s this summer and saw Buddy Guy play an acoustic set. Awesome. That being said, my vote goes for the Pumpkins. They rock! Nothing else needs to be said. Tell Billy to come play a show in the city that made him.