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Artist: Silly
In the '80s, Silly was one of the most influential rock bands in what was then the GDR, the eastern part of Germany. They developed a unique style of musical inventiveness in combination with lyrics which had the ability to express issues between the lines -- an important feature for an artist to function in a dictatorship. Silly was founded at... [+] Read More
Artist: The Sillies
Artist: Silly
Artist: Silly Wizard
Generally considered the world's finest performers of traditional and contemporary Scottish music -- and with good reason. Silly Wizard's music is at once driving and sensitive, powerful and poignant, at times hypnotic, often humorous, with sensitive group interplay and virtuoso-level musicianship, particularly from brothers Phil (accordion,... [+] Read More
Artist: Silly Sisters
Steeleye Span's Maddy Prior and folk diva June Tabor teamed up in 1976 for the first Silly Sisters album. It was more than a decade before they followed it up with a second, but both recordings feature a gorgeous melding of Prior's clear, brassy soprano with Tabor's darker tones. ~ Michael P. Dawson, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Silly Pillows
Friendsville, PA-based indie pop group the Silly Pillows began in 1986 as the home recording project of singer/songwriter Jonathan Caws-Elwitt; with the addition of wife Hillary on vocals, the duo issued the first in a series of cassettes on their own Pillow Image Ltd. label. Hillary left the Silly Pillows in 1992, about the same time the German... [+] Read More
Artist: Silly Nelson
Artist: Silly Nelson
Artist: Silly Joe
Artist: Silly Surfers
Artist: Silly Putty
Artist: Verity Skilling
Verity Skilling is one guy in a room, there's also a few guitars, bells and whistles...but not too many, 'cause that's just silly. [+] Read More
Artist: Project Vulganstein
An electronic sound, with a wide range of influences. I dip into all that I can and I'm not afraid of trying things out even if it sounds quite silly. [+] Read More
Artist: John and Phil Cunningham
John, an outstanding Scottish fiddler, was a founding member of Silly Wizard. Phil, an equally impressive accordionist, joined after the group lost its original accordion player. Though known best for their work with The Wizard, John and Phil have a few other records available. ~ Steve Winick, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Paul McCartney
Out of all the former Beatles, Paul McCartney by far had the most successful solo career, maintaining a constant presence in the British and American charts during the '70s and '80s. In America alone, he had nine number one singles and seven number one albums during the first 12 years of his solo career. Although he sold records, McCartney never... [+] Read More
Artist: Andy M. Stewart
The musical traditions of Ireland and Scotland have been extended through the singing and tenor banjo playing of Andy M. Stewart. A former member of Silly Wizard, Stewart has continued his musical exploration through several solo albums and recordings with such influential Celtic players as Manus Lunny, Gerry O'Beirne and ex-Silly Wizard... [+] Read More
Artist: Dream Evil
Dream Evil is the pet project of producer Fredrik Nordstrom and guitarist Gus G., both of whom felt they could easily become a strong force in the metal underground if they teamed up. Forming a power metal foursome with drummer Snowy Shaw and vocalist Niklas Isfeldt, the band recorded Dragon Slayer and released it in the summer of 2002. In... [+] Read More
Artist: Quentin Savage
With early influences like Goerge Clinton and Bootsy Collins I was very funkdafied at a very young age and the funk has stayed with me. As I got older I discovered Prince and his music changed my life. I try to deliver music that is fun, dancable, sometimes silly, sometimes thought provoking. I have something to say for those willing to listen. [+] Read More
Artist: Innerstance.Beatbox
A member of the abstract hip-hop and electronica Def Harmonic crew, producer Jason Todd started his solo project, Innerstance.Beat Box, to release his more instrumental music. The first release, All Little Boys Do Silly Little Dances, appeared in 2003 on Wobblyhead. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: William H. Johnson
William H. Johnson likes to work on blues, R&B, and gospel projects, creating cover designs with a combination of his own paintings, illustrations, and photography. One of his trademarks is slightly silly cartoon characters such as the ones adorning the Taj Mahal album entitled Dancing the Blues. ~ Eugene Chadbourne, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Superbuick
**** yall justin timberlake, slipnot mofos... im pullin my good **** you get the idea. i'm goin to music freedom, and if you want to rate me, silly mfer, listen to MORE THAN ONE SONG. i'm out, i'll give you my address if you want to try and kill me... just email: sooperbuick@yahoo.com [+] Read More
Artist: Anchormen
With their antics of playful pop, the Anchormen's silly placement of loosely structured content stuck out amongst their hometown of Somerville, MA. Reflecting towards the musical inspiration of They Might Be Giants and the Pixies, the lineup of Chris Braiotta (bass), Jef Czekaj (drums), Heath Row (vocals), and Tom Scanlon (guitar) eventually... [+] Read More
Artist: Japonize Elephants
The Japonize Elephants from Bloomington, IN, are comprised of a ten-person group led by the Emperqq of Zerlock; the band's eclectic sound borrows from bluegrass, folk, and jazz with plenty of ethnic influences (including Far and Middle Eastern) and silly sound effects. Their first CD, Bob's Bacon Barn, was released by Secret Canadian in February... [+] Read More
Artist: Redman
New Jersey rapper Redman made his initial impact with Whut? Thee Album in 1992. He blended reggae and funk influences with topical commentary and displayed a terse, though fluid rap style that was sometimes satirical, sometimes tough, and sometimes silly. Redman returned in 1994 with his second album, Dare Iz a Darkside, which was a harder album... [+] Read More
Artist: Johnny Cunningham
The fire and passion of traditional Scottish fiddling is reflected in the lightning-fast playing of Johnny Cunningham. A founding member of Silly Wizard, Cunningham was instrumental in spreading interest in modern, tradition-rooted Celtic music. His albums as a soloist and as a member of Relativity and Nightnoise have extended those traditions.... [+] Read More
