sorry could have given you the answers , each post has a number which you find in small print on the bottom right
CLUES PART ONE 1 a hunting-we-shall go with this American brass rock band, whose promising career came to an abrupt end when 4 of its members (including the bandleader and namegiver) died in a plane crash 2 highly energetic synthie pop band from L.A. 5 band from North Carolina who had a big hit with two consecutive numbers 13
CLUES PART TWO 20 L.A. rock band with Mexican roots (as their band name already suggests) 26 multi-racial soul group from the 60's/70's with a footing in London, Sri Lanka and the West Indies
yes , a like means the answer is correct (Archie Bell& the Drells) well, let's listen to their classic Tighten up, shall we ?
still looking for # 13 - their band name is not only a poisonous plant but also the nectar of the gods , their first album was produced by Alan Parsons, and all 4 members also played on the first APP album (Tales of mystery....)