Last Man Standing: Rockin' Fat Guys
By hrrundivbakshi on Aug 4, 2008
I'll start what I suspect will be a very long list:
Al Anderson
I look forward to your responses.
HVB
185 comments
Comment from: sammymaudlin [Member]
Some people think that John Popper rocks. I'm not one of them but...I'll use him.
I win!
I win!
2008-07-31 @ 20:23
Comment from: sammymaudlin [Member]
Black Francis is a good one. How about...
Frank Black
I win!
Frank Black
I win!
2008-07-31 @ 21:41
Comment from: sammymaudlin [Member]
hr: mac has already named Fats Domino.
I win!
I win!
2008-08-01 @ 00:36
Comment from: latelydavidband [Member] 
Elvis Costello is a little heavy these days.
Fat Elvis?
TB
Fat Elvis?
TB
2008-08-01 @ 00:43
Root Boy Slim
2008-08-01 @ 11:12
Comment from: andyr [Member]
Oops - sorry. I saw thaat Steve Miller was already posted.
How about Mike Reno from Loverboy. He's put on a good 30-40 Lbs
How about Mike Reno from Loverboy. He's put on a good 30-40 Lbs
2008-08-01 @ 11:47
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
The lead singer guy from The Soundtrack Of Our Lives
2008-08-01 @ 11:57
Comment from: mockcarr [Member]
Vigilante Carlstroem (fat curly-haired guy from the Hives)
2008-08-01 @ 12:44
Comment from: petesecrutz [Member]
Pat Dinizio of the Smithereens has ballooned up big time.
2008-08-01 @ 15:35
Comment from: latelydavidband [Member]
Abe Laboriel, Jr.--current drummer for Sir Paul. He rocks mightily and, yes, he's large.
TB
TB
2008-08-01 @ 19:53
Comment from: BigSteve [Member]
I'm catching a Fabulous Thunderbirds concert on one of the HD channels, and they have that big guy Gene Taylor playing piano who used to be with the Blasters. He's rocking the 88s.
2008-08-02 @ 14:36
Comment from: andyr [Member]
Damn, Abe Laboriel, Jr was my ace in the hole.
How about Steve Harwell - Singer from Smashmouth.
How about Steve Harwell - Singer from Smashmouth.
2008-08-02 @ 16:24
Comment from: latelydavidband [Member]
Sorry, Andyr. Abe's a cool dude.
Billy Powell from Lynyrd Skynyrd.
TB
Billy Powell from Lynyrd Skynyrd.
TB
2008-08-02 @ 17:09
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Cher, Big Al kicked off this thread. No, I am the last man standing with:
the fat guy who played bass with the Atlanta Rhythm Section
... I got more, people. I'm not just standing; I'm standing PROUD.
the fat guy who played bass with the Atlanta Rhythm Section
... I got more, people. I'm not just standing; I'm standing PROUD.
2008-08-03 @ 09:54
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
I'll toss you all another bone:
Chris Bailey of the Saints
I am the Last Man Standing!
Chris Bailey of the Saints
I am the Last Man Standing!
2008-08-03 @ 09:55
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
That bongwater-drinkin', bare-footin', hair-not-washin' lead singer from Canned Heat
2008-08-03 @ 15:54
Comment from: BigSteve [Member]
I already said Tenacious D, sammy, and I didn't mention names because no one knows the other guy's name.
2008-08-03 @ 20:33
Comment from: cherguevarra [Member]
Oops, somehow missed Big Al up there.
A few of those Los Lobos guys are pretty big.
A few of those Los Lobos guys are pretty big.
2008-08-03 @ 20:44
Comment from: andyr [Member]
Mark Volman - The Turtles
We can go on forever listing middle-aged musicans with paunches
We can go on forever listing middle-aged musicans with paunches
2008-08-04 @ 08:40
Comment from: Mr. Moderator [Member]
Hrrundi, as we get into what should be a stunning final push in this Last Man Standing, should we only allow musicians who were fat during their prime years of music making? Twenty years after a lot of musicians' primetime, they've put on some extra pounds. I, for one, will only suggest musicians who were fat during their prime. With that...
David Clayton Thomas.
David Clayton Thomas.
2008-08-04 @ 10:13
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Yeah, I think the rule needs to be: guys who are/were fat *as they rocked*. So, for example, Mick Taylor is not allowed, though Matthew Sweet would be.
I, you will note, am still standing with:
"Flo" of Flo and Eddie
I, you will note, am still standing with:
"Flo" of Flo and Eddie
2008-08-04 @ 10:17
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Whoops, just missed andyr's post. Gimme a sec...
Jeff Carlisi from .38 Special
(BTW, can I get a critical upgrade for their two huge smash singles -- you know, the ones that were basically the same song written frontwards and backwards? One was "Caught Up In You." What the heck was the other one?)
Jeff Carlisi from .38 Special
(BTW, can I get a critical upgrade for their two huge smash singles -- you know, the ones that were basically the same song written frontwards and backwards? One was "Caught Up In You." What the heck was the other one?)
2008-08-04 @ 10:19
Comment from: Mr. Moderator [Member]
HVB, you are standing beneath Andyr, who just suggested Mark Volman, the "Flo" you think you just topped me with. In case you don't remember, Andyr is standing beneath ME. I AM (PRESENTLY) LAST MAN STANDING!
2008-08-04 @ 10:20
Comment from: Mr. Moderator [Member]
Shoot, OK, you're the Last Man Standing, Hrrundi. Enjoy it, because I've got one for you: Tad!
2008-08-04 @ 10:22
Comment from: BigSteve [Member]
Chris Chew, bassist for the North Mississippi Allstars
2008-08-04 @ 11:11
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Boy George, in addition to not rocking, wasn't fat during his music-making years.
I am still the Last Man Standing!
I am still the Last Man Standing!
2008-08-04 @ 14:33
Comment from: andyr [Member]
Dave Edmunds (see Rockpile Album)
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/pic200/drp100/p161/p16105yg2oh.jpg
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/pic200/drp100/p161/p16105yg2oh.jpg
2008-08-04 @ 14:34
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Billy Stewart
Sorry, andyr, I am still the Last Man Standing!
Sorry, andyr, I am still the Last Man Standing!
2008-08-04 @ 14:36
Comment from: Mr. Moderator [Member]
Edmunds could have used a few walks in the Welsh countryside, but can you really call him a fat guy at that point? Harsh! Billy Bremner seems to be packing a more substantial gut behind that Members' Only jacket. I am the Last Man Standing!
2008-08-04 @ 14:59
Comment from: andyr [Member]
I'm calling foul on Sugarhill Gang. If we get into Hip Hop and R&B that's a whole new set of fatties
2008-08-04 @ 15:06
Comment from: Mr. Moderator [Member]
Damn! As punishment, I'll remove myself from the heap. Good luck to those of you still standing.
2008-08-04 @ 15:59
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Michael Bland, drummer for Prince and Paul Westerberg
I am the Last man Standing! Though I am teetering.
I am the Last man Standing! Though I am teetering.
2008-08-04 @ 16:08
Comment from: andyr [Member]
Kevin Karg of the Hangdogs
http://www.hangdogs.com/images/karg2.jpg
http://www.hangdogs.com/images/karg2.jpg
2008-08-04 @ 16:13
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Jet Black of The Stranglers
I am the LAST MAN STANDING!
I am the LAST MAN STANDING!
2008-08-04 @ 16:15
Comment from: sammymaudlin [Member]
C'mon. The BIG MAN himself, Clarence Clemmons. Yes I know he trimmed down when on the yayo diet but he was fat before and he's fat again.
I win!
I win!
2008-08-04 @ 16:44
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Not so fast, Sammy -- had you forgotten about...
John Halsey, Timebox, and later the Rutles
I am the Last Man Standing!
John Halsey, Timebox, and later the Rutles
I am the Last Man Standing!
2008-08-04 @ 17:21
Comment from: mac [Member]
Mac Rebo and his entire band:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttV_PMNSYC8
Is B.B. King too far blues to count as fat guy who rocks?
George Clinton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttV_PMNSYC8
Is B.B. King too far blues to count as fat guy who rocks?
George Clinton
2008-08-04 @ 17:51
Comment from: mac [Member]
sorry, that should have been max rebo. must have meself on the brain...
2008-08-04 @ 17:59
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Dennis Diken from the Smithereens
I am STILL the Last Man Standing!
I am STILL the Last Man Standing!
2008-08-04 @ 18:08
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Sorry, Mockcarr -- that answer is disallowed for all kinds of reasons, assuming you meant Garth Brooks' retarded "alter ego."
I am STILL the Last Man Standing!
I am STILL the Last Man Standing!
2008-08-04 @ 18:29
Comment from: mockcarr [Member]
OK then, Adiposeur, how bout Krist Novoselic? I am the the last man who can't stand up because he's so damned fat!
2008-08-04 @ 18:39
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]
Billy Joel don't count. Randy Newman -- now THERE's one we missed. Nevertheless, I continue to proclaim myself Last Man Standing by virtue of the following:
C.F. Turner, the bassist from the heavily weighted BTO
C.F. Turner, the bassist from the heavily weighted BTO
2008-08-04 @ 19:04
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member]