I recently had an email question posed to me from my site that asked me what I thought was the most successful Blue Group? (I have narrowed it down to the word “blue” in the beginning of the band name)
I can only say with such an eclectic list of choices that you would have to narrow it down to what type of music is being played by the group, how you define success and of course, personal preference.
If you are looking for a hard-rock group, you have several selections, including Blue Cheer, a 60’s group that some refer to as one of the first heavy metal bands. Their hit, a remake of Eddie Cochrans Summertime Blues spent ten weeks on the American Billboard Top 40, peaking at number 14 in 1968. Even with numerous personnel changes, San Franciscos Blue Cheer was able to release several breakthrough and influential albums.
However, if you are looking for commercial success and longevity, one could argue that Blue Oyster Cult, another hard-rock/heavy metal band could top that list. In 1972, with their self named debut album, Blue Oyster Cult combined the elements of hard-rock and intense touring to pave the way for their upcoming success. ...