Best short-lived band?

Blind Melon and Sublime. I beleive both these bands were in their artistic infancy when we lost them. RIP Bradley and Shannon.

Yow, Aiudiofeil! - Thought I was the only one that remembered Crabby Appleton ! I've searched but haven't found them on-line...is it still possible?

How about "Good Rats"?

You have a great list of bands here. I really like David and David - esp. "Welcome to the Boomtown". Was living in Houston mid-80s after the oil industry crashed when that came out.
Must have missed this when you first posted.
05-29-07: Audiofeil
Blind Faith
Crabby Appleton
Fever Tree
Amboy Dukes (w/ John Drake)
Byrds (original members)
David and David
Bob Seger System
Robin Trower (w/ James Dewar)
Mountain
King Crimson (w/ Greg Lake)
Faces (w/ Rod Stewart)

Thanks,
GH

Blind Faith.

Lots of good choices already, but I'd add a few more:

801
The Reivers
Uncle Tupelo
The Delevantes
The New Radicals
Veg
James Gang
Rockpile
The dBs
Hindu Love Gods

This thread is a good opportunity to remember those who left us (one way or another) too soon.
Marty

Ghosthouse

There is a new release from Mountain - haven't heard it so I can't speak to the quality (or lineup, for that matter) - but thought you might like to know.

Marty