Guided By Voices

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

Band: Guided By Voices
Genre: Lo-fi
Website: http://www.gbv.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, February 29nd, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


UPDATE:

THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:

Guy On The Right: 1 vote
Cigarette: 1 vote
Ronnie James Dio Jr.: 2 votes
Dixie Cup: 3 votes

Thank you soooo much for voting! And it was a nice spread-out vote, too. As it turns out, it appears Dixie Cup is in charge! Congratulations to Dixie Cup!

The Fucking Champs

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

Band: The Fucking Champs
Genre: Grah!
Website: http://www.thefuckingchamps.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, February 22nd, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


UPDATE:

THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:

The Fucking Champ On The Right: 2 votes


In the the valley of the lamps, the guy who most looks haloed by a lampshade is king!

Swell Maps

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Swell Maps
Genre: Rock
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swell_Maps (Wikipedia)

Voting ends on: Monday, February 8th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


BONUS:

Please also indicate who is in charge of the band in the magazine spread. Does anyone know what band it is? Slade, perhaps?




UPDATE:

THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:

The band:
Leopard Print Nose Picker: 3 votes
Far Left Scarf: 1 vote

The magazine:
Bleached Out Far Right: 2 votes


Hey everybody, Far Right is Far Out this time!

Yeah, I just said "Far Out". You dig?

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Hot Chocolate

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Hot Chocolate
Genre: Funk
Website: http://www.hot-chocolate.co.uk/

Voting ends on: Monday, February 1st, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:

Man with the Hat: 1 vote
Bald Guy In Precious White: 4 votes


I was a little surprised by the vote, which is a good thing! Bald Guy, you are in charge!!!

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Fugazi

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Fugazi
Genre: Righteous
Website: http://www.dischord.com/band/fugazi

Voting ends on: Monday, January 25th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:

Bald Guy: 4 votes
Hat Guy: 1 vote

Once again, we find another baldy in charge! Congrats!

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Sigur Rós

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Sigur Rós
Genre: Dreamy
Website: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk/

Voting ends on: Monday, January 18th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:

Left: 2 votes
Second From Left: 1 vote
Big Hat: 1 vote
Lichen Starer: 1 vote

The gentle soul on the left is in charge! Congratulations, gentle soul!

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Digable Planets

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

Band: Digable Planets
Genre: Hip Hop
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digable_Planets (Wikipedia)

Voting ends on: Monday, January 11th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)



THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:

She: 6 votes

She is in charge. She is in charge. She is in charge!

Yes

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

Band: Yes (Tormato era)
Genre: Prog Rock
Website: http://www.yesworld.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, December 29th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


UPDATE: I'll let this go another week. Not enough votes. AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO BELIEVES IN A PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY?!!


UPDATE TO THE UPDATE:

THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:


The Dapper Turtleneck: 2 votes
Hey, Check Out My Stupid Video Because I Am A Stupid Stupid That Posts Unrelated Comments On Your Stupid Blog: 1 vote


Congrats to the Dapper Gentleman! You're in charge!!!

Run Westy Run

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Run Westy Run
Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.myspace.com/westiesfanclub (Fan club)

Voting ends on: Monday, December 22th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:

Don Henley: 2 votes

Surely, this must be the end of the innocence.

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Bad Brains

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Bad Brains
Genre: Punk
Website: http://www.badbrains.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, December 15th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended.

Here is the tally:

Big Missouri: 3 votes
Far right: 1 vote


Congrats to Big Missouri! You're in charge!

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