These are the best bands to come out of Sacramento, Bee readers say. Do you agree?
Sacramento has its perks and one of them is its music scene.
To settle a local band debate, we asked Bee readers to vote their favorite band created in Sacramento. We gave options dating back to the 1970s and polls were open for a week. One thing was made clear: These Sacramentans have a soft spot for rock and roll.
Remember: This poll is for fun, it’s not scientific.
With more than 400 responses, here are Bee readers’ favorite Sacramento bands, in order of most votes received:
Cake
American rock band Cake was formed by John McCrea, Vince DiFiore, Xan McCurdy, Daniel McCallum and Todd Roper. With a sold out tour and stops in Troutdale, Oregon, Seattle, Washington and Canada on the horizon — the band was an “antagonistic answer to grunge.” The band was created in the 1990s.
It gained 135 votes or 31%.
Tesla
Rock band Tesla was formed by Frank Hannon, Brian Wheat, Jeff Keith, Dave Rude and Troy Luccketta. The band’s name was created during the recording of their first album, 1986’s “Mechanical Romance,” according to the group’s website. Songs then after were inspired by electric engineer Nikola Tesla.
It gained 81 votes or 19%.
Deftones
With more than four million followers on Facebook, Instagram and twitter combined, alternative metal band Deftones was formed in the 1980s. It gained 66 votes or 15%.
The Cramps
American punk band The Cramps, the oldest band to make the top list, was formed in the 1970s and disbanded in the mid-2000s. Constant band members included husband and wife Lux Interior and Poison Ivy.
It gained 26 votes or 6%.
Oleander
Oleander is a post-grunge band with several studio albums. Its name was inspired by the poisonous plant Oleander found in Northern California.
It gained 23 votes or 5%.
Steel Breeze
Hard rock band Steel Breeze is known for its songs “You Don’t Want Me Anymore” and “Dreamin’ Is Easy” from its debut album. Still active today, the band plays at parties, nightclubs, bars and events around Northern California and Nevada.
It gained 13 votes or 3%.
OTHER FAVORITES
- !!! (pronounced “chk-chk-chk”)
- Death Grips
- Club Nouveau
- Blackalicious
- Dance Gavin Dance
- City of Trees Brass Band
- Far
- Joy and Madness
- Cause and Effect