Top 5 Bands from film...

Here is my list of bands from some classic movies. I'm sure you have heard of some but not all. I left some off because I am just to lazy to do a top ten list. Sex Bob-omb almost made the list as well as The Wonders. But I think I am going for great names over anything else. Check out my links. Here is my list...

5. Wyld Stallyns - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

So this band never really plays a song in the movie but who cares. The name of the band is great and the fact that it is spelled wrong just makes it even better. True these heroes of the future couldn't play a note or even sing doesn't matter, everyone knew kids like this in high school. Love this band and movie... San Dimas High School football RULES!!!!!!!!!!!

Why they Rock!!! 

4. Randy Watson & Sexual Chocolate - Coming to America (1988)

You might remember Randy Watson as Joe the Policeman in the "What's Goin' Down" episode of That's My Mama. Okay it was just Eddie Murphy back when he was funny. This is a stand out scene in this movie and almost all of my friends still say the lines to this day. His rendition of "Greatest Love of All" is tear jerking. Mr. Watson you sit at number four. God bless the joy you have given me over the years.

Watch the greatest exit ever!!! 

3. Johnny Casino & The Gamblers - Grease (1978)

I know it is a musical and no one like musicals, well this is one of the best musicals and yes I said the word musical four times in one sentence. This is one of my all time favorite name for a band ever, it is long and you know the band rocks by the name. It is also one of the best scenes in the movie with some of the best songs. They are played by Sha-Na-Na in real life, who are actually a pretty good band. Take it away Johnny Casino & The Gamblers...

No good links for Johnny..

2. Spinal Tap - This is Spinal Tap (1984)

 

Who hasn't seen this movie!? If you haven't I feel sorry for you and everyone involved with your sorry excuse for a life. I love this group because their album Smell The Glove is actually pretty good. Not as good as Shark Sandwich but still pretty rockin. I know they should be number one with a bullet but you know what when you see who number one is you will understand. The consist of David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls. Great band and even better movie that can be summed up with one word Stonehenge!

Tonight I'm gonna rock you tonight!!!

1. Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem - The Muppets

   

This is the greatest movie rock band of all time!! The first appeared on The Muppet Show and then moved onto The Muppet Movie (1979). The band consist of Dr. Teeth, Janice, Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Zoot and the greatest drummer of all time Animal. They play all forms of music but like rock and roll the best. They travel in a giant bus. All hail the greatest movie band of all time...

It's time to rock!!! 

Till next time...

 

For Bubba...

Police Academy (1984)

Directed by Hugh Wilson

Today we kick it off with one of my all time favorite flicks from the HBO days of the 80's. It is Police Academy. I'll be the first person to defend this classic American film. The plot is one of those plots that have been done to death over the years, especially in the 80's.  For some reason good or bad all of those films made there way to HBO for repeat viewing. 

Academy stars the great and legendary Steve Guttenburg, from such flicks as Police Academy 2 and High Spirits. Oh yeah he was also in Police Academy 3 and 4. The film also stars Kim Cattrall from that show on HBO where she is a whore. It also has Michael Winslow, the guy that makes noises, you know who he is. Leslie Easterbrook, who only appears in these movies and not much else and George Gaynes, yep that same guy from Punky Brewster. It also features G.W. Bailey as the bad guy that wants the recruits to fail.

Two of my favorite characters are of course Moses Hightower and Eugene Tackleberry played by Bubba Smith and David Graf. Both of these men have since left us, Smith only a day ago and Graf back in 2001. Both of these men will be remembered for their roles in this classic and great series.

Police Academy follows a very simple and realistic story line, the city needs cops so the academy opens it's doors to anyone who wants to join up, let the hilarity ensue. This movie has so many gags and one liners, some good and some bad. It is your typical 80's broad comedy, it has boobs, check, it has a wise ass leading man, check and it has your stereo typical characters, check. What more could you ask for.

The Gutts plays Carey Mahoney as a smooth talking asshole with no charm, oh wait that is what I thought he was playing. Bailey plays his archenemy who wants nothing more then to end his career and life. See Mahoney is a loose cannon and the police force has no room for a guy like that. Well this was a few years before Lethal Weapon came out by then every police force wanted a loose cannon.

This is a great film because you know the ending before it happens so there are plenty of times to get up and do some chores or what ever you prefer.

I leave you today with a clip for Bubba Smith and David Graf enjoy... Check out a young David Spade!

Follow the Link and have a laugh!!!

Another forgotten classic in the books watch and enjoy.


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