cornelius

OK, haven't chosen the best title, but I just want to know what native bands you think rock

for me ( Belgium) that would be

Deus
hooverphonic
calibur ( they quit, too bad)
Gorki (though you probably have to speek Flemish and know the frontman to like them too)
2many Dj's
Leki
Stash
...

Rosemary

AC/DC - Bon Scott, the original lead singer actually came from the town where I live.
Cold Chisel
Doc Neeson and The Angels
Midnight Oil
Rose Tattoo
Hunters and Collectors
Dragon
John Farnham
Bee Gees
Pseudo Echo
Kids In The Kitchen
V Capri
INXS
Icehouse
Johnny O'Keefe
The Seekers
and many more...

cornelius

OK, but most of those are known all over the world...
Do you know other bands that might not have international fame?

Soulwax is good as well.

Azathoth

Britney Spears and Eminem are the best! Go America!

...

*tip toes quietly away*

HieroGlyph

lol - you best tip-toe rather quietly there, Azathoth (which means PLZ no humming your tunes, even!! )

Well, Cornelius, where would you want me to start on UK bands?

... I think my favourite 'bands' are the rubber ones the postman drops outside front doors as I walk up the street while taking the dogs for a walk!!! They are the greatest of fun when you have a dog as crazy as me - especially his antics when he hears the flick of an elastic BAND...... (twas a simpler reply than mentioning music :P )

cornelius

owkey....
right...

and are there bands that only enjoy fame in your own country?
(music bands, that is)

Culhwch

Powderfinger I believe is not well known outside of Australia, and I feel they're probably the best of the current crop. Thirsty Merc I don't mind either.

kyektulu

kyektulu

cornelius

t'hof van commerce
de mens
K3 ( although I don't like them)
they sing in Flemish, so you will not understand one bit

kyektulu

cornelius

they are all strictly Belgian bands, most of them only know in Belgium ( and the netherlands)

t'hof van commerce
Soulwax
Hooverphonic
Stash
Zornik
Leki

are my favourites ( might have forgotten some, Belgium has loads of good bands)

polymorphikos

I enjoy the musicry of current acts such as Sarah Blasko and Pivot. Plus Darren Hanlon is cool, although my favourite song of his is sung by a woman. Dappled Cities Fly I also liked, but I never bought their album and they've dropped off the radar a bit.

Allanon

i quite like the sawdoctors, they're irish so not really uk but they're amazing. i find not alot of people know who they are though

Shyknight

Not sure how much these bands are known outside of US but here goes:
Shinedown
Staind
Nickelback
Live
Skyedance (Celtic....Californian )
Rogue--local rock band out of Sacramento