Not New Kids on the Block, but Other Three Bands that Should Reunite

Rumors about a reunion tour for the New Kids on the Block are shaping up to be nothing more than rumors. Still, numerous bands of the past have come together in recent years for reunion concerts or tours. Nothing makes fans happier than one more chance to see a band they loved as a child or one they never got a chance to see. These bands who've reunited have included such superstars as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and The Police. As thrilling as these reunions were, here are three bands that ought to reunite.

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival is, out and out, one of the great bands of the American 1960s. They were, as their era demanded, a band that wrote many protest songs, including "Who'll Stop the Rain," and "Fortunate Son." But their musical style is distinct, taking rock and roll and mixing it with the swamp blues style that originated in Louisiana. The album title "Born on the Bayou" makes reference to Louisiana, as does their southern image.

Three of the bands four original members survived. Tragically, rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty died of AIDS in 1990. The band did release one album without Tom (after he left the band in 1971), called "Mardi Gras," so the band could soldier on without him or replace him with another guitarist. Creedence Clearwater Revival's list of great songs is seemingly endless, and I know I'd be the first on line to get tickets for a reunion tour.

The Talking Heads

The Talking Heads were their own unique mixture of punk, funk and new wave music. The 1980s was an era of genre-bending, and The Talking Heads were right in the middle of it. Though they formed in the '70s, they rose to popularity because of their 1979-early '80s work, such as the single "Life During Wartime," famous for the catchphrase, "This ain't no party, this ain't no disco." The Talking Heads were also amazing performers and presences on stage, as evidenced by their concert film "Stop Making Sense," considered one of the best of the genre, which is why I include them on this list.

All four members of The Talking Heads are still around and have been involved in their own musical projects. Unfortunately for those who would like to see a reunion, there is allegedly bad blood between the members. The band's founder, Tina Weymouth, has been openly critical of her former bandmate David Byrne. Still, the group performed in 2002 at their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, long after they had split up. If they could put their differences aside for the sake of their many fans, a reunion tour would blow the world away.

The Kinks

In spite of being banned for four years in the United States, The Kinks became one of the most important and successful bands of the British Invasion and one of the most influential rock bands of all time. They were known for their hard and forceful style of music, characterized best by one of their earliest hits, "You Really Got Me." Other hits include "Waterloo Sunset" and "Lola."

While numerous musicians played with The Kinks at different times, the founding members are still alive. The downside is that the two brothers in the band, Ray and Dave Davies, have expressed little interest in returning, but there has been hope in the past. In 1999, a studio reunion almost came to fruition but was aborted, and Ray Davies has released a solo album in which he highly praises his brother. There's no bad blood or animosity, so how about a tour for old time's sake?