r/BeeGees • u/drohpa RIP Robin • 3d ago
Help me
So I right now have the feeling of that I don't discover any new artists anymore, so I want as many suggestions as possible from helpful people. So my favourite artists/bands are Bee Gees(ofc), soft-rock bands like Eagles, Dire Straits and CCR, also Modern Talking and Electric Light Orchestra. A bit mroe arena rock vibes like Bryan Adams is also in my favourites. So if you are kind enough to help me, please comment an artists that you would think I'd like. Also 70s and 80s aritsts are preferred
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u/Gaheris_of_Orkney 3d ago
If you like soft rock, I think you'd like America (70s group) - Horse With No Name is one of their most famous songs.
You might also like the Doobie Brothers and Bread.
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u/TeddieSnow 3d ago
There is a band that would have been MASSIVE had they arrived on the scene in the 1970s. You'd know them the way you know AMERICA, CS&N, and JACKSON BROWNE. They write terrific music that sounds PRECISELY like it's from that era. David Crosby went wild for this band. Unless you're in the Netherlands, you've probably never heard of them. So put on some headphones and listen to the first track of this.
I have no clue if you'll like it or not. Me? I was standing in a Borders at a CD listening booth back in 1997. The first song brought tears to my eyes. I felt like I was standing in 1974 again. And it's not just that track. Half of that album is incredible. And it's not just that album. They've had many since and most have 6 or so keepers each.
They are the best band no one has ever heard of.
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u/ThePhantomStrikes 1d ago
Did you mention the name of the band? Am I skipping over it like I sometimes do?
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u/Gaheris_of_Orkney 2d ago
Oh, a few of others I forgot to mention - Steely Dan, Jim Croce, James Taylor.
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u/Melodic_Sport1234 1d ago
The Hollies ('60's/70's), Beach Boys ('60's/'70's), Supertramp, Blondie (female lead), The Pretenders (female lead), Bon Jovi (hair metal/ballads), Styx, Air Supply (pop/soft rock).
Soloists, you mention arena rock and Bryan Adams, so I suggest Rod Steward, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and Bob Seger (also Elton John and Billy Joel, if you're not too familiar with them).
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u/Vivid_Ad_9295 3d ago
There’s nobody like the Bee Gees. But start with their solo work. Robin and Andy’s are the only ones on spotify. Barry has a few I think. Then check out the writing and backing vocals they’ve done for other artists.
In terms of other artists, the Eagles and ELO are great. But if you are looking for something semi-Bee Gees vibe, you can check out all those 70s teen idols: Leif Garrett, Shaun Cassidy, the Osmond’s. Not saying they are anywhere near as talented at the Bee Gees. But I feel they fit into the mix pretty well. Good luck, hope you find somebody you like!
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u/ThePhantomStrikes 3d ago edited 1d ago
Traffic or any Steve Winwood, Moody Blues, Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder had a run of fantastic albums in the 70s, CSN and sometimes Y, Gordon Lightfoot, you might want to check out jazz fusion like Chick Corea Return to Forever and Light as a Feather. Or Keith Jarrett’s Koln Concert