Marc Scarano: August 7, 2011

My top ten three-piece bands

Three is the magic number, right? Trios, triplets, triads, trinities, triple plays, trifectas, threesomes. Now that I’m in a three-piece band, I have much more respect for the form. Guitar, bass, drums- the basic building blocks of rock and roll. As far as I’m concerned, two-person bands are a passing trend that’s had its day. You gotta have at least three.

1. Husker Du

2. Nirvana

3. Jimi Hendrix Experience

4. Motorhead

5. Dinosaur Jr

6. Nebula

7. Meat Puppets

8. The Police

9. Minutemen

10. Rush