Roadmaster - Sweet Music

[donho49]

Ricky B. You rock with great tone and feel!!! Always loved watching you play and still do! This solo had a big influence on my playing. 

[mrsmtnman]

Love 'em! Rick Bennick is our cousin...still performing!!! :)

[EXTREMESHOW11]

Found their albums in a discount rack and glad i did their songs got me thru

some tough moments

[dc5439]

Does any body know where u can buy Roadmaster CD's

[whytegroovin]

awesome hard rocking pomp rock as it was meant to be !!! this live reunion sounds even better than the original studio version , nothing less than brilliant !!! love them

[AndrewNewZealand]

Not bad song. Some decent music out their that never made it that far.....

This band was probably never played by a New Zealand radio station, but one of their CDs turned up today in a music store i frequent and I was curious of their name, their look and the year of the album. Better than average song this.

[zoopertrucker]

i have their album on vinyl in pristine condition

[edhunter1959]

Great band, saw them several times in the 70s in Indianapolis. Rockin picnic jam, WOW what ah blast from the past.

[mrjonrickly]

oh yea...great indy band...strong!

[padamein]

wow what a great band, my bands here from indy and we play lotta 70s 80s 90s and 2000s rock, weve been thinking bout covering this tune, But out of respect for Roadmaster we are gonna ask them in person to if we can.

[Raptorizor]

@padamein Dude, just do it! Trust me they won't mind. I've been in bands and its the highest form of compliment if some one wants to cover your song. I love this song and I personally would love to see such an awewsome tune "not be forgotten".

[sdnchicago]

Roadmaster!

[Patndf]

Rockin picnic jam sponsored by q95. Remember yevonne. She was so cool but trying to remember all the bands. Henry Paul band, roadmaster and that's all I have. Great times.

[padamein]

@Patndf hey are you talking about the rockin pinic back in the day at eagle creek

park, if you are remember that drunk jerk who ever he was, he was cusing at old lady and at roadmaster and then about 1/2 later he tryed swimming and drowned there at the beach

[huskyzz]

Great News!!!!!!! The Roadmaster Reunion Show has been digitally remastered and is available on DVD. Send Toby Myers a message on Facebook and he'll hook you up!

[huskyzz]

Toby can also be reached on youtube at muddycafe

[kls1724]

I saw them in Kokomo at Havens auditorium in about 79 or 80. I was about 15 at the time and I was completely blown away. They rocked the place! Thanks for posting.

[aljbolin]

I was at that show too they rocked!!!

[cycleryder]

The last time I saw them play was I think the Xmas concert at Market Square they were one of the warm up bands. They rocked the house and I heard later the headliners were a bit pissed. I loaned this album to a guy and never got it back....miss these days

[aljbolin]

Was that the show where Mother's Finest got booed off the stage, and the crowd was chanting, "We want Roadmaster?"

[cycleryder]

Yes Roadmaster was first then Mothers Finest, and they sucked, and justly shuffled off as the audience asked for Roadmaster. LOL It was a great show.

[homeyIam1]

i will never forget roadmaster! i first seen them in Lafayette at the mars theatre dowtown! i am now 42 and still wish i could go back to those days... where can i find roadmaster cds?

[sesafford]

Go to Von's on the levee.

[ynot4311]

Hey ev1, former road crew member here, would love to hear and see "hey world" If anyone has it, i'd be forever in their debt if they posted it. (light man from 1982 to 1985)

[dalegarza]

Do you have an footage with Craig Watson

[padamein]

omg is that tony burton in the background playing the guitar, not taking nothing from Rick Benick but tony burton rocks

[lxlandia]

amazing performance....this first release from Roadmaster should've been as huge as Boston's debut release.

This cd is a treasured gem.

[rockinhorse1974]

i didn't think anyone would remember

"The Sherwood".

got the chance to jam with Rick many years ago.

what a great talent.

big "MAC" was the best...

[Jughead46041]

They sure were great...We really looked up to them Jeff..The Bodacious Band

[exilemike]

This was the best damn band ever to come out of Indy.I have all their albums, and have seen them way more times than I can count.I was at this show and my ex and I are seen in the video in the crowd shots.Michael Reed came into the bar I work at about a month ago,he still is just as cool as ever, and to my amazement, he remembered me from all those years ago.I miss these guys, and I miss Mac,he's got heaven rockin' I'm sure.

[proserv1]

These guys are the reason I became a soundman

Mac you are greatly missed my brother!

[Benchpro1958]

My lord this takes me back

[cidrock427]

Years ago i used to drag race in the central Indiana area and there was a 68/69 chevelle with Roadmaster on the side i raced a few times, what was the connection to the band? These guys rocked in the day.

[tires4u2]

This band was the BEST THING EVER and STILL IS. The music still sounds the same and i miss the trips between breaks in the alley of the vouge

[dalegarza]

I love the Band I keep in contact with Craig Watson he still plays music and sounds great. He is a Christian now and plays Christian rock. He is great guy and has played several concerts for me. Rock on Roadmaster

[zoopertrucker]

I still have the album in excellent condition no less.

[anacondajim57]

Mac was the best! Rocked C-U! I played ball in Kokomo, EI league. Never missed this band, from C-U to Indy!

[ynot4311]

another indy guy here, I ran lights for roadmaster in the early eighties, Back then it was Bone, Rick, And Craig Watson was singing for them. Been a long time but I remember some great times with them at the vogue, the patio and the razzmatazz. Keep rocking guys!

[Speedbird2001]

In 1977 my father who worked for Chappell Music Publishers-UK, played me the Album Sweetmusic and said they were hoping to sign them.I was 16 at the time and thought this album was the best thing I ever heard. I had their name all over my school books. Problem was in England no one had ever heard of them and I spent years of frustation trying to find out about them. I just want to thank Roadmaster for developing my musical taste and You Tube(Clipstoview)for bringing back so many happy memories.

[fuzzy834]

I saw these guys in concert when I was 14. It was my very first concert. Man did they rock. My older brother and his now wife took me and my first love to the show. Now I'm 46 and can still remember everything about their music. The first love was a great girl but now is long gone. I can, however, still remember all of the shows I saw Roadmaster in. I wish I had some of their albums, but thanks to YouTube I can still fade back to the mighty '70's.

[NortonWest]

Indiana guy here, grew up with Roadmaster, Faith Band and all the rest, They will all rock forever.

[bigdaveonbass]

I grew up on Indy's northside and used to see these guys all the time, in concert and out on the street. I never got to see them in a club, as I was in my teens in the 70's, it was always in concert opening for a big touring band, like Foreigner or Journey. Same with Faith Band. I have all of Faith's albums and most of Roadmaster's. Mac was a cool dude, as was John Cascella of Faith Band. Man, those were the good old days. God bless and rest Mac and Johnny C.

[garymy62]

I remember roadmaster and the faith band at the sherwood club! anybody with me??? can you remember??

[sabace]

great great band , R .I. P 'MAC' !

[CynthiaChrissKnochel]

Can you tell me what happened to Mac? I heard thet he had cancer, but looks fabulous in this video. I moved away from Indy in 1988, and lost track of the guys. thanks for any info!

[thundermoon123]

Mac died about 10 years ago and is buried in Kokomo Indiana.

Rest In Peace Brother!!!!!!

[lsfan1]

Mac passed away from pancreatic cancer in March of 98. Such a loss to all of us who knew and loved him. He was a very special spirit and the Angel Band got a great lead singer when he joined them in heaven.

[painmantle]

BTW Best Roadmaster song? Say you want to be with me. IMHO 8-)~

[painmantle]

They blew away Aerosmith in Dec 1979 at Market Square Arena. One of the guys who started "Sunshine promotions" said if Roadmaster were on the "west coast" they would have been HUGE on a national level...wrong place...too many REO's/Styx/Journey's/Kansas's at the time. Sad they were very good. I saw them no less than 20 times in concert.

[garymy62]

look for the alligator brothers in broad ripple. they have the remnants of carl storie and roadmaster, and of course henry lee summer.

[AintLifeGarand]

@painmantle Hear, hear. I still have my ticket stub from the 1979 Aerosmith blow-away. Best Indianapolis band, ever. Period.

[1summerin69]

The Best band Ricky Benick ever played in was, Benjamin Franklyns Electricol Company Band. Those Oxon Hill Boys Were Way Too COOL. Stumpy Smithson, Ricky Benick, & The Late Petey Bishop. & They were just Ass Kicken, Little Kids at the time.

[atlmom2]

I saw them in concert at my high school in the 70's.

[smerrill123]

RIP Mac.

Why these guys weren't the "Next Big Thing" is beyond me.

Call them open for Aerosmith and SHooting Star and Roadmaster owned the stage.

Hoosier love,

Shawn

[Harryhosebib]

Can anyone help me get a copy of the LIVE + 5 CD set and a VHS video??

[delimac59]

I HAVE a VHS "true" version of this,it IS in pretty good shape so far! Sound and picture are excellent,BUT video quality IS deterrorating! ALL celluloid does. I would be willing to tape a copy for you,considering you made it worthwile. I would check for quality b4 mailing! Your call!

[Harryhosebib]

It has been quite awhile since you offered. Thank You, I would like a copy, but I don't know how to converse privately here.

[juwills]

Harry, did you ever get your copies of the cd's? I am looking for ANY Roadmaster on CD (or mp3) I can get my hands on. My hubby is crazy 'bout these guys!

[Harryhosebib]

I have "HEY WORLD", SWEET MUSIC" and Fortess on CD. They were remastered to CD, Got them from Ebay. It sucks that the songs that ran into one another on the vinyl is broken now. Not sure how we can email privately, would be glad to help.

[Harryhosebib]

Definitely a great band! Sure would like to see a video performance of US COMIN'BACK and YOU MOVE ME, two really great songs. In 1980 they played at the Mars theater in Lafayette, Indiana. The concert was promoted by the radio station Z96, so everybody only paid 96 cents to be a part of a two hour plus performance. Guitars were flying through the air in the middle of a song without missing a lick! Very Cool stuff! My first concert too. Took a couple of days to get my hearing back!!!

[delimac59]

Us comin back is a GREAT song from the "Hey World" album! Long LIVE Roadmaster! Thanks for ALL the GREAT Times Steve "MAC" Inally!

[1summerin69]

Hay, man is this you, if it is you will rember me (STUMPY) Ricks Bro. from, forest hgts. Md. if its you give me a holler.

[speats1]

Another classic from one of the great lost arena bands of the '70s!

[BBnG2]

RIP, Mac.

I have this video on VHS, and of course the partnering Live +5 CD.

Toby is such a cool dude, too.

[BBnG2]

RIP, Mac.

I have this video on VHS, and of course the partnering Live +5 CD.

Toby is such a cool dude, too.

[wbarryscott]

Favorite band ever So sad to lose Mac at such a young age. Mike, Rick, Toby, Bobby and Mac deserved greatness. Toby is a hall of famer with Mellencamp

[Feinmess]

My dad was a record salesman and he gave me a copy of their first few albums. Always thought this band was going to make it big. Still listen to their albums on occasion.

[kpl1228]

Saw these guys in Vincennes, Indiana at some roadhouse in front of 20 people, and at the Water Bowl in Muncie, Indiana. Saw them in '83 with a black bass player and adiffderent lead singer. Always thought if they had better songs they'd have been another Journey.

[n9gprbob]

I am from Vincennes and saw the band just across the river at the 312 Bar in Westport. Does that ring a bell? I also caught them in Bloomington at Oscars. GOOD TIMES!!!

[LAScarlettFever]

You said it, adidasten -- Bone is now and forever the very, very best.

Phyllis/Los Angeles

[adidasten]

Rick - you rock! Bone, you're pretty good too :)

[adidasten]

My dad is the guitar player. Agree with previous posts, one of the best bands to come out of Indianapolis. Steve, you are sorely missed...

[akufan]

@adidasten That's cool! Steve was my cousin. When I was a boy, his mom gave me all the albums, and a broken drumstick! I was pretty happy about it! Miss you Mac!

[n9vmo]

These guys were my first concert and I got to see this one which was their last.

One heck of a show that brought back a lot of memories.

[335mki]

Great band - these guys were really good! Maybe the best band ever from Indianapolis...Thanks for putting these clips on here!

[thundermoon123]

Great song! Steve McNally lead singer,Died several years ago and is buried in Kokomo Indiana. R.I.P. Brother!

[thundermoon123]

I think Steve McNally passed away in 1998

[ringocanplay]

Great tune, great band. I wish they were on iTunes because this whole album is great...as well as their other album Fortress. Thanks for posting!