DD: White Animals - They were the first Nashville new rock band that I ever saw live and they lived up to the hype and my expectations and they all even signed my copy of Ecstasy after the show. Hurrah for Nashville rock!

BEST YEARS: 1982-1987

Wally: The Young Nashvillians - Dreadbeat's greatest recording artists since the White Animals, The Young Nashvillians were all about fun. The story goes that they gave Kevin Gray a homemade tape and that he insisted Dreadbeat release a record by them in addition to having them open shows for the WA's. They were young college kids who later abandoned the bright lights of stardom for careers, but we're lucky to have the memory of songs like "Vanderbilt In France". A CD was issued in the late 90's compiling their Dreadbeat release with their second self released EP. If you're lucky you might find it.

DD: The Young Nashvillians - These guys stayed below my radar screen for the entire time that they were together. However, some years later I
finally heard the records and their youthful exuberance alone makes
them candidates for this list. It never hurts that they had the Kevin
Gray seal of approval.

BEST YEARS: 1983-1984

If your favorite hasn't showed up yet, maybe they'll make the next post. Look for part 3 in a week or so.

This was dug up by blogologist Tennessee Cornpone at Soulfish Stew. Ya'll come by and visit sometime - just remember to shut the screen door.