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Apr 15, 2010 - 3:32PM

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #6

BRACKET #6

#1 (49) THE EVERLY BROTHERS vs. #16 (976) THE TING TINGS

In the late 50’s/early 60’s, The Everly Brothers style of country influenced Rock ‘N Roll made them one of the biggest acts with songs like “Wake Up Little Susie”, “Bye Bye Love”, “Cathy’s Clown” and “All I Have To Do Is Dream”.

The Ting Tings are a British Duo who had a huge breakout album in 2008 and the singles “Shut Up And Let Me Go”, “That’s Not My Name” and “Great DJ”.

#8 (464) GARTH BROOKS vs. #9 (561) JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

One of the few contemporary country artists to have crossover and critical acclaim. He was one of the biggest selling acts of the 90’s with songs like “Friends In Low Places”, “The Dance”, “Shameless” and “Standing Outside The Fire”

JT, has lost his image as the guy who was in one of those god-awful boy bands to have a successful solo career. “Sexyback”, “My Love”, “Rock Your Body” and “Cry Me A River” are some of what he is known for.

#5 (305) 2PAC vs. #12 (720) GORDON LIGHTFOOT

At the tail end of ’The Golden Age of Hip-Hop’ came 2Pac who delivered some memorable hits including “California Love”, “I Get Around”, “Dear Mama” and “How Do You Want It”

Gordo, a singer/songwriter had a few hits in the early 70’s including “Sundown”, “If You Could Read My Mind”, “Carefree Highway” and “The Wreck Of Edmond Fitzgerald”.

#4 (208) PATTI SMITH vs. #13 (817) THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES

Patti, the Godmother of Punk, or the punk-poet, anyway you look at it she was influential in the mid to late 70’s with songs like “Gloria”, “Because The Night”, “Pissing In A River” and “Dancing Barefoot”

The Bosstones are the American ska-core band that gave us “The Impression That I Get”, “Someday I Suppose”, “The Rascal King” and “Kinder Words”

#3 (177) PRETENDERS vs. #14 (848) MIKE + THE MECHANICS

Either new wave or post punk, however you categorize this band they left a mark in the 80’s with a number of hits including “Brass In Pocket”, “Back On The Chain Gang”, “Middle Of The Road” and 1994’s “I’ll Stand By You”.

What was a side project from Genesis member Mike Rutherford and Paul Carrack who was in a number of bands including Squeeze turned out a few hits in the 80’s with “All I Need Is A Miracle”, “Silent Running” and “The Living Years”

#6 (336) B.B. KING vs. #11 (689) THE DAVE CLARK FIVE

Legendary blues guitarist, who has on his resume songs like “The Thrill Is Gone”, “Paying The Cost To Be The Boss”, “Sweet Little Angel” and “Everyday I Have The Blues”.

As part of the British Invasion of the 60’s, The DC5 had a number of hits including “Bits And Pieces”, “Glad All Over”, “Catch Us If You Can”, “Over And Over”

#7 (433) JIMMY BUFFETT vs. #10 (592) CHRISTOPHER CROSS

Jimmy Buffett, singer/songwriter, businessmen and provocateur of the layed back lifestyle. The man made a killing of songs like “Margaritaville”, “Come Monday”, “Fins” and “Cheeseburger In Paradise”.

The smooooooth sound of Christopher Cross, sorry I threw up a little in my mouth. Cross took over the pop charts in the early 80’s with songs like “Sailing”, “Ride Like The Wind”, “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” and “All Right”

#2 (80) WEEZER vs. #15 (945) GOLDFINGER

Weezer, the American alt/rock band that produced the hits “Buddy Holly”, “Undone - The Sweater Song”, “El Scorcho” and “Beverly Hills”

Goldfinger, the American pop/punk band that gave us “Here In Your Bedroom”, “Mable” and “Open Your Eyes”

Apr 15th, 2010 - 3:32 PM

Harold Wexler

Apr 15, 2010 - 3:37PM