(1)The Spectres US
(2)T… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named The Spectres.
(1)The Spectres US
(2)The Spectres UK
(3) The band that became Traffic Jam and eventually Status Quo.
(34 The band that became Paris and eventually Poison.
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(1) - The Spectres take rock & roll and strip away all the extraneous junk: no choirs, no orchestras, no extended dance remixes. They boil down raw rockabilly, fuzz-bomb garage punk, and speed-addled surf n' drag into a butt-kickin' elixir of prime-evil, gutbucket rock & roll.
The Spectres started annoying neighbors with their unholy racket in early '97, and shortly after started making a name for themselves in any old dive that would have them. They've since managed to play countless shows all over the country with such like-minded bands as Demented Are Go, Hayride To Hell, Godless Wicked Creeps, Deadbolt, Twistin' Tarantulas, and Barnyard Ballers.
(2) - The Spectres were a groovy female-fronted band from the Wirral.
Cheryl Doyle - Vocals
Christopher Pickering - Guitar
Liam Power - Guitar
Nick Pickering - Drums
Steven Campbell - Bass
(3) - The Spectres (previously The Scorpions) were an early incarnation of what would later become Status Quo, rendered immortal with their psychedelic hit "Pictures of Matchstick Men." They began writing their own material, and later that year met Rick Parfitt who was playing with a cabaret band called The Highlights. By the end of 1965, Rossi and Parfitt made a commitment to continue working together. On 18 July 1966, the Spectres signed a five-year deal with Piccadilly Records, releasing two singles that year, "Hurdy Gurdy Man" (written by Alan Lancaster) and "I (Who Have Nothing)", and one the next year called "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" (a song originally recorded by New York psychedelic band the Blues Magoos). By 1967, the group had discovered psychedelia and named themselves Traffic, but were soon forced to change it to Traffic Jam to avoid confusion with Steve Winwood's Traffic, following an argument over who had registered the name first. Shortly after Parfitt's recruitment, in August 1967, the band officially became The Status Quo.
(4) - The Spectres was a band formed by Brett Michaels (ex-Laser) and Rikki Rockett in 1979. This band became Paris in 1980 and eventually Poison in 1983.
I Want It
The Spectres Lyrics
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I'm here to show you that real artists still remain
It ain't about the cream, everybody's got a dream
This is all I want, I hope you know what I mean
Not in it for the money, not in it for the fame
I'm here to show you that real artists still remain
It ain't about the cream, everybody's got a dream
This is all I want, I hope you know what I mean
I dominate with the bars and songs I make
But yo dawg, i'm delicate like bongs that break
In my own lane, so I get it if you don't follow
I hit harder than MD when you forget it after you swallow
Never underestimate, actually it's best they hate
Make me stronger and blow, so I can be next to great
I capture the real and put the "ill" in illustrate
I'm grinding and I ain't got no time to deal wit' fake
Soon, i'll be sellin' out shows faster than real estate
There's a lot I wanna do, so there's a mill to make
I know I been distant so lately we got frayed ties.
I'm just on the grind, givin' it my all to change lives
Right now i'm in a different realm, i'm home and away
Havin' meticulous visions of the throne on display
Wanna tour internationally but they passin on me
I'm grindin' cause it's either these cats win or me
Not in it for the money, not in it for the fame
I'm here to show you that real artists still remain
It ain't about the cream, everybody's got a dream
This is all I want, I hope you know what I mean
Not in it for the money, not in it for the fame
I'm here to show you that real artists still remain
It ain't about the cream, everybody's got a dream
This is all I want, I hope you know what I mean
I want to cultivate, then captivate,
By degrees accelerate, escalate
Then frustrate uneducated adversaries
Due to activating aggravating and calculating similes
Mixed with a varied vocabulary
Making my enemies truly start hating their memories of me
The simply complicated masterpiece
You ought to know it's Scolar Flo
Dropping lines like dominoes
Vamonos
This is target practice
The art of magic
All heart, sharp remarks and far from passive
Disregard the wack shit
Narrow with the aim
Points travel like an arrow or a barrel to the brain
Flow is sterile, yours is terrible
Embarrassing the game
Chuck the dueces at the doubters
But give me an hour
And I'll have them shouting my name
Not in it for the money, not in it for the fame
I'm here to show you that real artists still remain
It ain't about the cream, everybody's got a dream
This is all I want, I hope you know what I mean
Not in it for the money, not in it for the fame
I'm here to show you that real artists still remain
It ain't about the cream, everybody's got a dream
This is all I want, I hope you know what I mean
Not in it for the money, not in it for the fame
I'm not pursuing this for financial gain or recognition
I'm here to show you that real artists still remain
My purpose is to demonstrate that genuine artists still exist
It ain't about the cream, everybody's got a dream
Success isn't solely about material wealth, everyone has aspirations
This is all I want, I hope you know what I mean
This is my sole ambition, I hope you understand my intention
I dominate with the bars and songs I make
I excel in creating powerful lyrics and music
But yo dawg, I'm delicate like bongs that break
Though I appear strong, I'm actually fragile like easily breakable bongs
In my own lane, so I get it if you don't follow
I have my unique style, so I understand if you don't comprehend or appreciate it
I hit harder than MD when you forget it after you swallow
My impact is stronger than a strong medication that is forgotten after ingestion
Never underestimate, actually it's best they hate
Underestimating me is not recommended, in fact, it's better if they despise me
Make me stronger and blow, so I can be next to great
Their hatred fuels my strength and potential for achieving greatness
I capture the real and put the 'ill' in illustrate
I accurately depict reality and infuse creativity into my artistic expression
I'm grinding and I ain't got no time to deal wit' fake
I am working hard, and I don't have time to engage with inauthentic individuals
Soon, I'll be sellin' out shows faster than real estate
In the near future, I will be achieving massive success and selling out performances quickly
There's a lot I wanna do, so there's a mill to make
I have many ambitions, and there's a significant amount of money to be made
I know I been distant so lately we got frayed ties
I am aware that I have been distant, causing our relationship to become strained
I'm just on the grind, givin' it my all to change lives
I'm fully dedicated to working hard and transforming lives through my art
Right now, I'm in a different realm, I'm home and away
Currently, I am mentally and emotionally in a different state, balancing my personal and professional life
Havin' meticulous visions of the throne on display
I have detailed visions of attaining a position of power and recognition
Wanna tour internationally but they passin' on me
I aspire to have international tours, but people are rejecting or overlooking me
I'm grindin' 'cause it's either these cats win or me
I'm working hard because, in this competitive industry, either those individuals succeed or I do
I want to cultivate, then captivate
My goal is to develop and entertain, gaining attention and admiration
By degrees accelerate, escalate
Gradually increasing my progress and impact
Then frustrate uneducated adversaries
Subsequently, causing frustration for those ignorant opponents
Due to activating aggravating and calculating similes
By utilizing irritating and well-thought-out comparisons, I stir up emotions
Mixed with a varied vocabulary
Combining different words and phrases to enhance my expression
Making my enemies truly start hating their memories of me
My rivals will genuinely despise the recollections they have of me
The simply complicated masterpiece
I am a work of art that is both straightforward and intricate
You ought to know it's Scolar Flo
You should recognize that I am Scolar Flo
Dropping lines like dominoes
Delivering my lyrics with a flow that cascades like felled dominoes
Vamonos
Let's go
This is target practice
I consider this as an opportunity to refine my skills
The art of magic
The skillful and captivating nature of my craft
All heart, sharp remarks and far from passive
I am passionate, sharp-tongued, and far from being submissive
Disregard the wack shit
Ignore the low-quality and unimpressive work
Narrow with the aim
Focused and determined in my objectives
Points travel like an arrow or a barrel to the brain
My impactful words penetrate directly to the mind, swiftly and forcefully
Flow is sterile, yours is terrible
My rap style is pure and flawless, while yours is awful
Embarrassing the game
I am humiliating the rap industry with my superior skills
Chuck the dueces at the doubters
I dismiss and disregard those who doubt or criticize me
But give me an hour
However, if you give me a chance
And I'll have them shouting my name
I will succeed in captivating the audience and having them cheer for me
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Written by: CarLos FloRes, Dylan Martin
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