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What's Your Fantasy Supergroup?

Throughout the history of rock various established artist have joined together to form supergroups.  Groups along the lines of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Asia, Blindfaith, Traveling Wilburrys, etc.  So my challenge is for you to put together what you think would be a great band consisting of well known artists.  The only guidelines I would offer is that the proposed band would have a primary vocalist and at least one songwriter.
Here's my fantasy band (a soul/gospel/funk outfit with a taste of New Orleans):
Mtume - percussionZiggy Modeliste - drumsJames Jamerson - bass guitarDavid Williams - rhythm guitarMac Rebennack - keyboardsPrince Rogers Nelson - lead guitar, vocalsAretha Franklin - piano, vocals
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n80
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Sometimes putting groups of people with proven raw talent doesn’t produce the expected or hoped for results because they don’t jibe together as a group. The synergy just isn’t there.

I recall a group with Paul Rodgers and Jimmy Page in the 1980’s. I think it was called The Firm. I eagerly bought their first album. It sucked.

I also remember Box of Frogs with former members of the Yardbirds. I bought their first album. It didn’t suck but it wasn’t great either.

Then there was Asia with Yes and King Crimson members. They had some success but still probably less than the sum of they’re parts.

Fun to imagine of course, but not always what one would expect.

Okay, didn't intend to be a wet blanket so how about Mark Knopfler, Van Morrison, Geddy Lee and Stewart Copeland. Hah!
n80
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Led Zep was considered a "supergroup" by some critics when they formed. They were initially dismissed for this reason. Regardless of whether they were a "supergroup" at inception or not......the chemistry was there.
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