8G appears in their last Late Night episode on Thursday after a decade backing Seth Meyers. It joins the ranks of groundbreaking late night bands.
. Left to right: Eli Janney, Fred Armisen, Kim Thompson, Syd Butler and Seth Jabour.told keyboardist and associate musical director Eli Janney the show would eliminate its live backing group, The 8G Band, due to budget cuts, he wasn’t all that surprised.
The group’s last appearance in a new episode is Thursday, with Armisen back playing drums for their final week. Ironically, Janney and Armisen were just nominated for an Emmy this year for best musical direction. Now that 8G joins the ranks of bands of the past, I’m reflecting on more late night bands that have – or will one day – go down in history. Here’s a list of the best.Late Night with David Letterman and The Late Show with David Letterman
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
As 'Late Night' loses its band, we rank the best groups ever on late night TV8G appears in their last Late Night episode on Thursday after a decade backing Seth Meyers. It joins the ranks of groundbreaking late night bands.
Read more »
It’s time for Late Night With Seth Meyers to win an Emmy alreadyAcademy voters need to take a closer look at NBC's nom for Outstanding Talk Series.
Read more »
Thursday night NFL: Terrell Lewis contributes late sack to Eagles’ victoryThe former Alabama linebacker hasn’t played in an NFL regular-season game since Nov. 27, 2022.
Read more »
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Brings the Magic Despite Late Night at Houston Shakespeare Festival“Lord, what fools these mortals be!” In this case, I can’t help but think that the fools are those (myself included) who trek over to Miller Outdoor Theatre each summer for the Houston Shakespeare Festival, braving the heat and the mosquitoes again this year for the opening night performance of...
Read more »
Before ‘Saturday Night,’ This Dramedy Showed How Wild Late Night TV Can BeJohn Michael Higgins as David Letterman in &39;The Late Shift&39;
Read more »
Pasadena police shoot man who fired at them after apparent disputeA suspect was wounded in an officer-involved shooting in Pasadena late Thursday night.
Read more »