The Best (band)
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 in London, England |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music performances, live DVD |
The Best was a supergroup with English and American roots, established in London in 1990. The lineup included Keith Emerson (known from Emerson, Lake & Palmer) on keyboards; John Entwistle (from the Who) handling bass and vocals; Joe Walsh (associated with Eagles and James Gang) on guitar and vocals; Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (of Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers) playing guitar; and Simon Phillips (who worked with Pete Townshend and Jack Bruce, later joining Toto) on drums. Rick Livingstone, a less prominent member, contributed lead vocals alongside Walsh and Entwistle and also played flute and timpani. Additional backing vocals were provided by Hamish, Angus, and Fergus Richardson from the band Brother.
According to Entwistle in a 1994 interview, The Best conducted a tour in Japan but although an American tour was planned, it never materialized. Drummer Zak Starkey was involved with the group for a short period.
A DVD capturing their live performance in Yokohama on 26 September 1990 was released in 2010.