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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The concept of the Supergroup always seemed to be flawed in that it's so hard to size up or predict chemistry between the musicians.  They always seem to disappoint I think because they take a professional approach to producing their music under this platform instead of being really emotionally derived.  I know I'm generalizing but chemistry is so important...it is art after all.
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I had never heard this about Zeppelin but I suppose supergroups were formed at younger ages than today.  I think Plant and Bonham were only 20 when Zeppelin formed.  But then again Clapton was only 21 when Cream formed and that was certainly a supergroup (and one that worked!).  By the age of 21 many of these guys had a lot of years of experience in that era.