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It's Part 3 of the First Round and we once again have an obscene amount of great artists packed into one week. Part 2 was just as crazy: http://frogsonaloginabog.blogspot.com/2012/06/summer-psychosis-results-for-part-2-of.html
The bracket is ready for your predictions: http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=428801
Upset Alert: Elton John could surprise Aretha Franklin and strong support for Animal Collective could topple the short-lived Sex Pistols.
Matchup to Watch: Sonic Youth vs. LCD Soundsystem. There are hardcore Youth fans and there are hardcore LCD fans in this blog. Essentially, it's a toss up.
1 David Bowie vs. 16 Janis Joplin
The incredibly talented megastar who never stopped evolving vs. The Summer of Love soul queen with the big voice
Key Tracks: David Bowie - "Heroes", Janis Joplin - Piece of My Heart
8 John Coltrane vs. 9 The White Stripes
The incredible jazz musician whose music was so powerful that he was cannonized as a saint vs. The prolific garage rock duo that produced incredible albums with what appeared to be minimal effort
Key Tracks: John Coltrane - A Love Supreme, Part 1: Acknowledgement, The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
5 Michael Jackson vs. 12 Nick Drake
The driving force behind contemporary R&B over the last 25 years vs. The intimate and somber late-60's British singer-songwriter turned influential cult figure
Key Tracks: Michael Jackson - Billie Jean, Nick Drake - River Man
4 Aretha Franklin vs. 13 Elton John
The "Queen of Soul" whose impressive career help popularize soul music vs. The brilliant British 70's rocker known for his flamboyant performances on the piano
Key Tracks: Aretha Franklin - Respect, Elton John - Your Song
6 Joni Mitchell vs. 11 Frank Zappa/The Mothers of Invention
The 70's singer-songwriter who stole the hearts of and greatly influenced many bands in this tournement vs. The eccentric virtuoso who smashed the boundaries between rock, jazz, and classical music
Key Tracks: Joni Mitchell - Help Me, Frank Zappa - Willie The Pimp (Parts I and II)
3 Stevie Wonder vs. 14 Kate Bush
The child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musicians ever vs. The eclectic and accomplished British singer-songwriter who made you take notice
Key Tracks: Stevie Wonder - Superstition, Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill
7 Blur vs. 10 Metallica
The band who made it big championing their British heritage in the 90's vs. The band who stormed the 80's and beyond as the most widely known of Thrash Metal's "Big Four"
Key Tracks: Blur - Song 2, Metallica - Enter Sandman
2 Neil Young vs. 15 Duke Ellington
The prominent Canadian folk rocker with top-notch lyrics who dominated the 70's vs. The wildly prolific jazz pianist who is revered as an icon in his genre and beyond
Key Tracks: Neil Young - Heart of Gold, Duke Ellington - Mood Indigo
1 Bruce Springsteen vs. 16 Rod Stewart
The patron saint of New Jersey aka "The Boss" aka the singer-songwritter that gives voice to the struggles of daily American life vs. The gravelly-voiced 70's singer-songwriter who struck gold by going solo
Key Tracks: Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run, Rod Stewart - Tonight's the Night (Gonna be Alright)
8 Ray Charles vs. 9 Steely Dan
The pianist and singer who integrated R&B and Gospel to help pioneer Soul vs. The Jazz/Rock/Funk band who sarcastically ruled the 70's with their sharp wit
Key Tracks: Ray Charles - What'd I Say, Steely Dan - Reelin' in the Years
5 Sex Pistols vs. 12 Animal Collective
The band that kicked off the punk movement in the U.K. vs. The prolific, Baltimore-based, experimental psychedelia band whose music is hard to describe
Key Tracks: Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the U.K., Animal Collective - My Girls
4 Talking Heads vs. 13 The Strokes
The late 70's/early 80's new wave band that bridged the gap between commerical success and critical acclaim vs. The Garage Rock band from NYC who revived interest in alt rock at the turn of the century
Key Tracks: Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime, The Strokes - Last Nite
6 Sonic Youth vs. 11 LCD Soundsystem
The long-lived experimental no-wave band with strange guitar tunings and set-ups vs. the relatively short-lived electronic dance-punk sensation from NYC
Key Tracks: Sonic Youth - Teen Age Riot, LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends
3 U2 vs. 14 Pet Shop Boys
The bombastic, world-conquering Irish rock band whose career spans decades vs. The London electronic pop duo with a storied career of its own
Key Tracks: U2 - One, Pet Shop Boys - Being Boring
7 OutKast vs. 10 Portishead
The acclaimed hip hop duo from Atlanta praised for their originality and skill vs. The British experimental band who is best known as a quintessential 90's Trip-hop group
Key Tracks: OutKast - Hey Ya!, Portishead - Sour Times
2 Jimi Hendrix vs. 15 Muddy Waters
The legendary psychedelic rock musician and consensus greatest guitarist ever vs. The father of Chicago blues and a major influence on blues ever since
Key Tracks: Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze, Muddy Waters - Hoochie Coochie Man
Key Tracks: Stevie Wonder - Superstition, Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill
7 Blur vs. 10 Metallica
The band who made it big championing their British heritage in the 90's vs. The band who stormed the 80's and beyond as the most widely known of Thrash Metal's "Big Four"
Key Tracks: Blur - Song 2, Metallica - Enter Sandman
2 Neil Young vs. 15 Duke Ellington
The prominent Canadian folk rocker with top-notch lyrics who dominated the 70's vs. The wildly prolific jazz pianist who is revered as an icon in his genre and beyond
Key Tracks: Neil Young - Heart of Gold, Duke Ellington - Mood Indigo
1 Bruce Springsteen vs. 16 Rod Stewart
The patron saint of New Jersey aka "The Boss" aka the singer-songwritter that gives voice to the struggles of daily American life vs. The gravelly-voiced 70's singer-songwriter who struck gold by going solo
Key Tracks: Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run, Rod Stewart - Tonight's the Night (Gonna be Alright)
8 Ray Charles vs. 9 Steely Dan
The pianist and singer who integrated R&B and Gospel to help pioneer Soul vs. The Jazz/Rock/Funk band who sarcastically ruled the 70's with their sharp wit
Key Tracks: Ray Charles - What'd I Say, Steely Dan - Reelin' in the Years
5 Sex Pistols vs. 12 Animal Collective
The band that kicked off the punk movement in the U.K. vs. The prolific, Baltimore-based, experimental psychedelia band whose music is hard to describe
Key Tracks: Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the U.K., Animal Collective - My Girls
4 Talking Heads vs. 13 The Strokes
The late 70's/early 80's new wave band that bridged the gap between commerical success and critical acclaim vs. The Garage Rock band from NYC who revived interest in alt rock at the turn of the century
Key Tracks: Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime, The Strokes - Last Nite
6 Sonic Youth vs. 11 LCD Soundsystem
The long-lived experimental no-wave band with strange guitar tunings and set-ups vs. the relatively short-lived electronic dance-punk sensation from NYC
Key Tracks: Sonic Youth - Teen Age Riot, LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends
3 U2 vs. 14 Pet Shop Boys
The bombastic, world-conquering Irish rock band whose career spans decades vs. The London electronic pop duo with a storied career of its own
Key Tracks: U2 - One, Pet Shop Boys - Being Boring
7 OutKast vs. 10 Portishead
The acclaimed hip hop duo from Atlanta praised for their originality and skill vs. The British experimental band who is best known as a quintessential 90's Trip-hop group
Key Tracks: OutKast - Hey Ya!, Portishead - Sour Times
2 Jimi Hendrix vs. 15 Muddy Waters
The legendary psychedelic rock musician and consensus greatest guitarist ever vs. The father of Chicago blues and a major influence on blues ever since
Key Tracks: Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze, Muddy Waters - Hoochie Coochie Man
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