Lead singer: Elizabeth Nelson (aka Elizabeth Nelson Bracy)
Currently the lead singer and main songwriter for The Parnoid Style and a prolific music writer, she sings with conviction, humor and intelligence, and writes some of the best lyrics there are.
Lead guitarist: Captain Sensible
I feel the good Captain (real name: Ray Burns) is very underrated as a guitarist. Yes, he can shred in a fine punk manner, but is very versatile, not just with The Damned but with his solo work: 60s psychedelic freak outs, acoustic picking, etc. He handles backing and occasional lead vocals with the band as well as lead vocals on his solo material. He and Ms. Nelson would work well together.
Bassist: Steve Hanley
The longest seving bassist with The Fall, Steve has a distinctive sound that really anchors a band. He can play basic stuff as well as more intricate work.
Drummer: Orpheo McCord
Best known for his work with The Fall, he barely edges out Karl Burns, another former Fall drummer. I saw him live and he was incredible: he can do a basic backbeat, but is all over his drumkit when needed, whatever the song requires
Bonus member: Yvonne Pawlett, keyboards
Another former membe of The Fall, her keyboard playing was integral to the band's playing, not an afterthought tacked on as in many rock bands. Check out her work on The Fall's debut album, Live At The Witch Trials.
Hey MK240V: how about posting your own supergroup?
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