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Fantasy supergroup

The B Sides

By Melissa Horal · June 29, 2026 · 65 views

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Will this fantasy supergroup into reality. Manifestation is less likely if any members are deceased.
The B Sides album cover

Tired of living in the shadows, this group of lesser known halves come together to form one supergroup of background support

Badges

  • Alpha Tester
  • Gnome Approved

The lineup6 members

Not all members are living.

  • Art Garfunkel

    member of Simon & Garfunkel & Tico & The Triumphs, formerly of Tom & Jerry

    • background vocals
    • accordion

  • John Oates

    member of Humanity Chorus & Daryl Hall & John Oates

    • background vocals
    • acoustic guitar

  • Sonny Bono

    Died 1998

    member of Caesar & Cleo, Sonny & Cher, & Little Tootsie

    • background vocals
    • tambourine

  • Andrew Ridgeley

    member of Wham!

    • background vocals
    • guitar

  • DJ Jazzy Jeff

    member of A Touch of Jazz, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, & Bunch of Dope DJs

    • background vocals
    • turntable

  • Ike Turner

    Died 2007

    member of Ike & Tina Turner, Ike Turner & the Kings of Rhythm, & Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats

    • background vocals
    • keyboard

The sound

How the lineup's genres blend — each bar's width is that genre's share of the members' tags.

  • Pop3
  • Pop Soul3
  • Pop Rock2
  • Folk Pop2
  • Rock2
  • Rock and Roll2
  • Folk Rock1
  • Hip Hop1
  • other (17)17

The DNA

The real bands behind the lineup — shared bands link the members. Hover to trace a connection.

Ike & Tina TurnerIke Turner & the Kings of RhythmJackie Brenston & His Delta CatsThe Ike Turner BandA Touch of JazzDJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh PrinceBunch of Dope DJsBeats by Dre BandThe Stop the Violence MovementWham!Simon & GarfunkelTico & The TriumphsTom & JerryCaesar & CleoSonny & CherLittle TootsieHale & The HushabyesHumanity ChorusDaryl Hall & John OatesArt GarfunkelJohn OatesSonny BonoAndrew RidgeleyDJ Jazzy JeffIke Turner

The reviews

Three imagined takes on the debut album.

Bowling Gnome
A supergroup of sidemen finally steps into the spotlight with surprising grace. From Garfunkel's accordion on "Never the Lead" to Ike's keys anchoring the groove, these veterans prove credibility doesn't fade—it compounds. ★★★★
Monohardcandy
I braced for the supergroup curse but these guys actually understand what made them essential in the first place: knowing when to step back. The tambourine work alone should quiet every skeptic, but it won't.
Toneutensil
Layered vocal harmonies suggest post-Laurel Canyon sophistication, yet the production leans toward dated hi-fi warmth rather than risk. Competent and safe, occasionally transcendent, never essential. 6.2

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