Bands that introduced a new instrument

If you like the cowbell clip but can not enjoy this one, you are a pseudo-seventies dude.

D_D
For a while, I could think you are a true Scott (like tonya...)

If I can inject some actual talent into this thread . . .
Here's someone who just takes an old instrument on a li'l ol' quantum leap.
This is actually so great that you should leave some time between viewings.
During that time, maybe you think on this question: Which contains greater genius, his left hand or his right hand?

Jake Gently Weeps

Speaking of - Tonya. Where is that lunatic pict? He's been awol for a couple of weeks now. Probably gone into a flap over haggis futures given the current fiscal meltdown.

a whole lot of silly instruments like the stick with beer bottle lids

It's called a lagerphone

Hunters & Collectors, with a hot water tank

Violent Femmes, with a xylophone

The Mamas & The Papas, employing a flute before Jethro Tull did

A curtain to a very large window

LOL

you bastard

Troggs had a tinwhistle on Wild Thing didn't they?

these kind of questions depend on a very narrow definition of "music".
Why Jethro Tull, but not Roland Kirk?

these kind of questions depend on a very narrow definition of "music"

Since I started the topic - yes, I meant a narrow definition of music.
I actually I had rock in mind, and the 60s when most, if not all major bands, played guitar, bass guitar, drums and sometimes piano. Every other instrument could be considered as taking a risk, especially it that was flute or violin that belonged rather to classical music, but became the main feature of a rock band.

Accordion was very un-cool instrument. Can't remember anyone using it, apart from a few, and only occasionaly, like Paul Simon or the Belgian Vaya con dios.

There's a brief accordion solo here.