Battle of the Bands Update

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Round Four of the Battle of the Bands on Dr. John's Record Shelf kicked off last night, and we now have two of our final four contenders. Creedence Clearwater Revival (seeded no. 1) survived a challenge from Jefferson Airplane (3) to nail down the Northwest Bracket crown, while the Crickets (5) dispatched the last remaining true longshot in the Rock'n'Roll Trio (11) to capture the Midwest bracket.

The Crickets

"Rave On" by the Crickets' was a unanimous choice over "Oh Baby Babe" by the Trio; Creedence prevailed with "Lookin' Out My Back Door" in a split decision over the Airplane's "Volunteers." Our guest judge this week, joining Art Vandalay and myself was friend of the program Evan Wantland. Next week, the Velvet Underground (1) take on the Lovin' Spoonful (2) for the Northeast championship, while the Byrds (1) will face the Doors (3) in the Southwest. When all is said and done, we'll know which was the greatest American rock band between 1954 and 1974.