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[rob1963]

Some bands never really had massive chart success, but their legendary cult status is unsurpassed.

Indeed.

And some bands never had ANY chart success OR legendary cult status!

How many bands can you name that never had any chart hits in the UK but whose legendary cult status is unsurpassed?

[BeerFunk]

Indeed.

And some bands never had ANY chart success OR legendary cult status!

How many bands can you name that never had any chart hits in the UK but whose legendary cult status is unsurpassed?

Although I'm not a fan... Led Zeppelin (cue Alan )

[rob1963]

QUOTE: How many bands can you name that never had any chart hits in the UK but whose legendary cult status is unsurpassed?

Although I'm not a fan...Led Zeppelin (cue Alan )

I believe they HAVE had a couple of UK chart hits...

...so think again!

[Corabar Steve]

Not in the singles chart they haven't. (or at least not when they were together, they did't release any singles until the 90s)

Ok, I'll rephrase:

I am just wondering if "legendary" is an accurate way to describe a band that had no hits in the UK.

So the UK Chart is the sole definition of success in music then?

[BeerFunk]

QUOTE: How many bands can you name that never had any chart hits in the UK but whose legendary cult status is unsurpassed?



I believe they HAVE had a couple of UK chart hits...

...so think again!

Just 'Whole Lotta Love' I think. So to reach their status, with only one UK chart hit - I would say that proves my point?

[rob1963]

Not in the singles chart they haven't. (or at least not when they were together, they did't release any singles until the 90s)

They don't count, Steve, as they HAVE had a couple of hits in the UK singles charts...even though it didn't happen until the 1990s.

[Corabar Steve]

They attained their status when they were still together, not on the strength of a one off single released to promote a "best of" album some 15 years after they split up due to the death of their drummer.

Why can't you just for once admit that you are inaccurate in your assumption & accept the facts?????

[rob1963]

Some bands never really had massive chart success, but their legendary cult status is unsurpassed.

Although I'm not a fan...Led Zeppelin

Just 'Whole Lotta Love' I think. So to reach their status, with only one UK chart hit - I would say that proves my point?

It doesn't prove your point unless "some bands" and "one band" mean the same thing!

[Corabar Steve]

Yeah Rob you're right & everyone else is wrong, as per usual

[BeerFunk]

Besides, Rob, my original post was...

Some bands never really had massive chart success, but their legendary cult status is unsurpassed.

So why are you asking me to name a band who have legendary status without having a chart hit?