John Squire - She bangs the drums

[Badladoasis1]

squire really cant sing worth a fook, this confirms it, ian brown, although also shit live, is the far better singer of the two

[maudsleyLUFC75]

what the fuck is this no wonder they spilt to much coke john

[jjewell1994]

I actually really like this. Definitely like Bowie

[riquelme64]

if squire found a band with a good singer he would be much more famous becasuse hes a great guitarist

[comanchio1976]

@riquelme64 He tried that and it didnt quite work. As musically talented as the Seahorses were, they lacked the very things which made the Roses great...Originality, passion and balls.

[richy12377]

i like johns versions, he has every right to express his way, and his paintings rock, i love js xx

[dav2593]

0:33 ooopppsss shit singer

[pakkuncung]

my favorite song from my favorite band. but somehow i like this video better than the original haha

[1919mum]

its shit

[sandrahatton]

this guitar solo is fucking awesome

[ellioteaston93]

i like that fucked up style of singing!

[p4l4sRec2]

fook me, but still better than justin bieber

[robbocop1]

@p4l4sRec2

modern life is rubbish and so is the music

[LlamasOnAcid]

i know what you mean baout him sounding like bowie, dosnt really work with this song tho.

[JonnyMonk3782001]

Sound's like he's about to break into I'm Waiting For The Man.

[5cot99]

Sounds like if my uncle and my geography teacher were to form a band and cover this song.

[Noelgallagher290567]

lucky he was not the singer.. even if Brown wasn't so good but I think his voice sounded amazing with the music.

[mcass63]

I think he sounds like Lou Reed

[FablesJonny]

sounds like bowie!!

[aaaaaaandroid]

he sounds like mavis from coronation street.....

[carlos7217]

cant play and sing at same time,.oh john,you want made for singin

[nukeim2000]

it sounds like bowie a lill . i like it a lill , its no where as near as good as the orginal but its ok ,

[moonuk]

NO NO NO!!! John its all wrong.....Oh!

[karltims15]

shudnt have even tried singin it

[nahgajorma]

@karltims15 Why.. always can try.. its alright

[andyheed123]

oh dear!

[kcirdrab]

COME BACK IAN BROWN ALL IS FORGIVEN : (

[10BensonSilver]

this man knows

[georgelikespie]

cant sing for shit, ian browns voice just suits the roses' music so well. and without it doesn't really work

[GlAmPoPpRiNcEsS]

This isn't actually that bad, sounds a bit more rock then the original. You honestly can't pull this song off without Reni, just sound right.

John Squire = Guitar God

Reni = Genuis

[aero105]

definately a good version, maybe abit too rock n roll, but squire is still a fuckin class man

[trixwivstix]

Sings better than a live Ian Brown. Without Reni though it just doesn't groove right.

[razzle123456789]

squire is a legend!

[upforasmoke]

to all the hater's. squire has more talent than all you cunts put together. the guy is a legend. there would be no oasis if it wasn't for the roses so don't embarrass yourself by comparing the two. you obviously don't have a clue. i rate squire one of the best guitar players ever. listen to the second coming and tell me i'm wrong.

[WR10ManUnitedRG11]

Who cares if he can't sing?

Look at Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Rob Plant, Brian Johnson, David Bowie etc.

None of them are great singers, but it is the way they deliver the music, and Squire delivered, end of.

We have lost a great musician and we need him to come back with the Stone Roses.

[sliver321123]

They weren't as annoying as Squire is (singing) :P

Its his tone, like he's doing a Dylan impression but on meth :D

[stillmoonmachine]

You clueless prick.  Bowie not a great singer? The Roses DO NOT belong with the people above.

[WR10ManUnitedRG11]

Wow, looks like you're the clueless one..

The Roses are one of the most revolutionary and influential British band of all time.

Also, Bowie's music was great, but he could not sing well at all.

If you don't like the Roses, why are you on a video of their lead performing one of their classics?

Fuck off son..

[Bkgrill81]

Well said mate... Gets me why idiots come on here just to speak a load of bullshit which they can't justify! The boys probably a King of Leon fan or something, lol.... kids seem to forget that the Roses were the foundation upon which most of the current pop/indie scene is built... can't stand ignorance!

[WR10ManUnitedRG11]

Yea I know lol,

Some of todays great bands may not have existed if it weren't for bands like the Roses.

[robertelectronics]

@WR10ManUnitedRG11 Bowie doesn't sing well at all? Excuse me sir, I may have to ask you to go fuck yourself. Btw I love Bowie and love the Stone Roses, real music never dies.

[ThereIsARain]

A fun and interesting arrangement of an already amazing song. Squire can't sing for shit though. This is probably the closest we're ever going to see of a Roses reunion.

[moothieman]

he is fucking shite jed oasis forever go and watch oasis the rip offs your a wanker i watch u havin sex with my gran evey night

[lilackitsune]

nevermind the voice, is not perfect but he was up there making a difference!

[ThereIsARain]

Totally true. Mad respect to John for getting on stage. He's a fucking class act for sure.

[JedOasisForever]

song loses its soul without the others

john stick to the guitar

[temjin44]

happy birthday to the best indie guitarist of all time

[fightinfarrell]

Great guitarist!

Prefer Brown's vocals though

[01stursa]

'shit voices' im glad they dont sound like victims of the X-fuckter.But Brown as tone deaf as he is is my choice, he gives the Roses that flair.

[servecool1234]

look... manny is the hero of this song when it was wrote. x

[moothieman]

Ian brown is no better than john squire its JUST IAN BROWNS A LEGEND AND U CANT SPEAK ILL ABOUT HIM

[blurry67]

Why are people so mean about his singing voice? Ok, he's no Sinatra, but Ian Brown can sing just as much out of tune and as a matter of fact I quite like John's tone. It's warmer than Brown's.

John Squire is not about the singing, but he delivers the song with great energy. I love this version, out -of-tune voice and all! I just wish he came back!

[Smiggy30]

john never pick up a mic again please...leave it to king monkey

[arsispassow]

love the shirt!

[elworthfoxed]

fuck me no one bangs the drums like ian brown

[farithskema]

it is a good song if ian brown take it

[stoneroses13]

john squire: PLEASE DON'T SING IT AGAIN! you're a great in guitar but really sucks on singing!

[willyjucie]

when did he did the solo stuff??

[amcardle1]

Squire quit embarasing urself mate! you knew at the time brown was the singer jus like Noel knows what songs wud sound better with Liam singing! Stick to the guitar and get the fuckin roses back its been too long!

[ThereIsARain]

@amcardle1 Would you honestly like to see the Roses reform after all this time? Look at all the bands that have re-grouped recently: Blur, The Verve, Led Zeppelin, Happy Mondays... Everytime it's been pretty lack-luster. I'd say: just leave the magic to the past. Let sleeping dogs lie.

Plus, John Squire's recent artwork is top-notch. :)

[youngie123]

@ThereIsARain the verve and blur were class. to be fair the happy mondays are lucky to be alive

[blurry67]

@ThereIsARain Blur return has been ANYTHING but lack-luster! They're performance at Glasto 2009 was held one of the best return to the stage of the last 15 years probably! And Hyde Park was a triumph! And I should know as I was there!

If the Roses were to return it should be for the right reasons and I think he should be a one off gig just to put the ghost of Reading '96 to rest once and for all.

It can't end on that note... it just can't!

[Renegademaster15]

@amcardle1 Difference is Noel is a really good vocalist

[abhimanyu92]

just focus on the guitar...just the guitar man!!!!

[Portis1Luv]

I think his voice has character, his band could be better though.

[vwswb]

i had always thought that reports of john squire losing his head up his own backside were greatly exaggerated. sadly, they seem to be true if this massacre of s.b.t.d. is anything to go by. what the fuck happened?

[theidealcopy]

Fuck me! I thought Ian Brown was the worlds worst singer, I was wrong!

[TheRichardsonic]

Fuck You !!!!!

[exup2000]

ive got piss running down my leg listening to this.

[mogus55]

well, this very sad to watch..poor guy..he was such a brilliant guitar then...his singing is not bad, this a nightmare..laughable and sick

[jonnytheoasisfan]

I like he sounds like hes enjoying.. I dont listen bowie so I have nothing to compare.. ITs nice..

[Steeluv]

Ok Browny is not the best singer of his generation, but to say the trully awful vocals of Squire are better, is ludercrous.

Browny has a much better career since the roses than Squire. The fear, dolphins were monkeys, corpses, cant see me, my star are far superior to anything Squire has done since the roses with one exeption Love is the Law.

[lordbesty]

wow I guess thats why he plays the guitar

[mikey71]

he sounds as though he is having a rectal exam while singing.

[juanaloulehoux]

sounds like a totally different song this is shit

[VCK9009]

Technically he has a better voice than Brown. But Brown's vocals made the Roses songs that little bit more special.

Mind you this is a nice little cover in it's own way.

[lemsipaddict]

well who gives a fuck u prima donnas

he was the guitarist in the band a great guitartist at that sio dont slate him with ur words unlesss u are actually jean michelle jarre and then y still need to see a therapist

what a gutarist he was is and still is

so give him a fuking break u cunts

[sue22sue]

jean michelle jarre is a wanker

[croesrob1]

jean michelle jarre rocks!

[longlivetheroses]

at least ian has a cool voice this is just shite

[9wolfy9]

On balance i would say that Squire has a better voice than Brown who can at times sounds like Arthur Fucking Mullard.

[croesrob1]

Heh heh heh!

[Glumlock]

hmmm...

Don't quit the day job john :)

Nahh im kidding. I enjoy his out of tune singing. He's an amazing guitar player as well. Possibly one of my faves.

[MrPfd]

legend , leave the bad singing to browny though

[primalscreamer100]

I thought ian brown's voice was bad.

[steviecarr06]

haha!!!

[MountainDeww4]

I don't know why this has 4 stars, boss. I gave it a 5. Hell, it's still the Stone Roses! Haha.

[RodC80]

Its a fairly good version but it lacks the slickness of The Stone Roses. John squire's vocals remind me of David Bowie and Lou Reed. Not bad!

[remembermeforevertit]

your right mate it's lou reed all the way!!!

[zilam98]

both brown and squire are shit singers hehehe. reni was the best singer of all of the roses. ;)

[littlejonnyfrost]

tru dat.... with the greatest of respect to Brown and Squire of course.

[scotland7yard]

that was the most stupid remark i've read in ages

[zilam98]

so you think john has better vocals than reni? and brown was usually off key in his singing, particularly live. most of the time, the one who does the backing vocals or harmonies is a solid singer, sometimes even more solid than the lead singer, or else the backing singer would just mess up the singing all the more. and reni did a wonderful job singing harmonies with brown.

[Glumlock]

meh. Brown and Squire cant sing, but i dont think that makes them "shit singers" i think it makes them.. "unique" singers XD

[LiamGill101]

not bad renioun in 2009 brown is already started doin stuff with mani

[pitch30320]

thats write screw to gov on this shirt

[dezaufc]

that is a lot a pish seen him a the barras he was good. never could sing but play'd the guitar when sing'n but f**k that's so bad

[JackCalico]

Great song, shit vocals. Just like the original then.

[DaveyBain82]

john squire wrote most of the songs,just cos brown sang them doesnt give the singer credit.they are 4 gods!!reni mani squire and brown!

[brincat93]

he only wrote most of the secord coming records all the rest were join writen

[DaveyBain82]

he wrote every song on the second coming except straight to the man(ian brown)and day break(all 4)the 1st album was squire brown,but the guy wrote the guitar music also,which was technically brilliant tho under-rated

[brincat93]

yeah i new that i said most

[sugarraygras]

Ian wrote 90% of the lyrics.What ever you say about Ians singing the Roses would never have made it without him.Proof of the pudding is in 5 successful solo albums for Ian and 2 shit albums for squire.Even his gran didnt buy a copy!

[qr7ab]

Love it he sounds like Bowie, a very drunk Bowie

[219970]

Ian Brown has sung a lot worse than this at times. At least Squire is in tune, albeit with a slightly different tone to his voice, and a lack of range and harmony. It's not that bad once you get into it, but I agree it's a bit weird, esp. as the original was so melodic and uplifting. The audience seem to like it.

[izarac88]

come on mate brown was feckin tone def

[ChocolateSoda1]

XD read his sweater

[JTlat]

Does it say: "Screw the government"??

[blurry67]

@JTlat yep! From "Transatlantic Near Death Experience"

[JTlat]

@blurry67 Thank you.

[bluemoon9uk]

Poor, poor man. Who is laughing now? (Apart from anyone that watches this)

[STEVEFINNERTY]

bizarre...........¬

[VCK9009]

He's not bad although I'll agree that Ian's singing made this song special. It's...different but I'd hardly say he killed it.

[conorMcGrace]

This is shocking - absolutely nothing on the roses. What ever about Ian Brown's singing live, there was a magic about it when he did it, no matter how bad. This is just appalling.

[ucla4eva]

John was amazing but this singing is fucking criminal...

[Brunkie]

haha

x

[telloscooby]

True he can't sing, but he more then makes up for it with his gyitar work

[WKaliber1]

Squire > Dylan

[SREDNIVASHTAR74]

John, one of the greatest.

[antiracistskin69]

People hate John Squire but if you ask me his solo stuff and he stuff with the Seahorses is ok and he not a great singer but he's a least singing in Key. Ian Brown couldn't sing live to save his life. Any fool can do it in the studio.

[Chrisunit11]

the seahorses stuff is underrated

the album has good songs on it but it gets caned 4 some reason

he shouldnt have covered this though its never gonna b as good

[skrason]

Love his guitar work, but the man's voice sounds like Peter Murphy being assaulted by Bob Dylan.

[NAH1HODGE]

he sings like shit comin outta yer arse after a curry on friday nite,so 4 all u deaf knobcheeses,listen next u wet fart

[NAH1HODGE]

i wish he wouldnt sing,he sounds like Dylan with a snake 4 a tongue,Browny wipes the floor with him

[nukeim2000]

i like this , squire isint much of a singer he was always a good lyricist and has always had a good ear for music and he cant half play the guitar, its a shame his solo work didn't take off too good , saw him a few times, but never the less his voice live is better then ian browns and thats coming from a brow fan , it would be cool to see teh roses back and who knows , its the thing to do at the moment reform , look at the verve , back on form ,but i dont think theres a hope for the roses , xx

[brodel77]

much respect to Squire...it's nice to hear an alternate version of this classic song. His voice kind of reminds me of Iggy Pop or David Bowie.

[GriefTourist]

Weird, just weird.

[MattJamesR]

He does better than Ian sometimes...

[therabbit27]

Squire is one of the most talented guitarists ever, but as a singer he sounds like Boy George with lung cancer.

[oasisforever00]

hahhahhahah so true

[jimihendrixofdrums]

schneider school for the stone fuckin deaf.

get out of it!!!

[jimihendrixofdrums]

I am an old time roses head he's a fake, wannabe popstar. he snatched defeat from the jaws of victory!playing fuckin guitar for oasis now this, you can kick an old man see what he's become.

[qa5rf0]

how has this been rated with 5 stars? It's the biggest load of wank I have ever heard. I taped myself on the crapper the other day and it sounded better than this.

[cra1g78]

wot?????!!! you must be some kind of freak this is awesome you jus aint fuckin cultured enuf to apppreciate it knobcheese

[qa5rf0]

Are you American? only a yank could appreciate such deep fret wank

[cra1g78]

Fuck you asshole. I'll fuckin' murder your ass muther fucka you just try it

[qa5rf0]

Cra1g78's response is disappointing, yet as much as could reasonably be expected given his origin. No doubt he'll declare war on me shortly. Has anyone heard Nirvana's cover of this song? It blew my head off

[cra1g78]

Not heard that, where can I get a copy?

[julainosvl]

you're kidding right? Nirvana cover? Tell me you're just kidding.

[SantaSunday]

HAHAHAH...

The original is an ace song though...

[Tikka79]

Whilst everyone is bagging his vocal (as opposed to Ian's), I think this version proves how you need Reni's backing vocals to make it magical.

[thedeserthead]

i really like being in the minority of people who think is voice is cool, he's not an amazing singer but i like his grainy whiney style, really suits his songs. Marshall House should have been a summer bestseller, always feel happy when i listen to that album

[croesrob]

He's now packed up playing and writing and is concentrating on his art work.... Thank fuck for that. This is a travesty!! Oh, and I am a Roses fan and think as a guitarist and song writer he was a gem... although Marshalls Room is utter gash!

[bwfan01]

His singing sucks and the tone of the guitar is wrong the whole song.

[jimihendrixofdrums]

hilarious!

[drthecat]

very stiff vocal

[JayJaySoul]

he's good on guitar but his singing sucks

[monkeyhanger007]

its fuckin shit

[MargusKiistheCritic]

Wow. sings like Lou Reed!

[kenta2206]

just really lou reedy almost huh....i loved it tho

[findtherivers]

John Squire can do it. He's got soul in his voice.! Brings it in a different box thats all.. If Ian Brown had never ever sung that song.? Ever.. John Squire on guitar and lead vocal it still would of been a f******g great song for ever.! The song is that good! And! That boy can play guitar like no one else! So it's f******g class. Alright?

[219970]

Yeah yeah yeah, but you know as well as I do that Squire's talent is for playing, not singing.

[brystaggers]

Ian Brown can not sing , but always sounds like he means it ! . This song sounds shit !

[sallycinnamon4]

Love it!

[219970]

It's amazing what some ex stars will do to make ends meet these days.

This is ball-breakingly awful. If you can't see that, you have no taste. But the fact you like the Roses implies you do. So I'm confused.

[steviekid1]

and i thought ian brown sang badly live

[lovespreads11]

One of ma heroes and one of the best guitarists of all time but this is shit!!

great shame what happened to the roses as they could have been alot more successfull and cement there place as the greatest band ever but shit happens and theyll never b forgotten

[219970]

That's why they are the George Best of music. Had it all, and blew it.

You're right - this is awful awful awful and the total antithesis of such a wonderful band.

He sounds likes he's taking the piss. Maybe he is.

[drthecat]

you could be on to something there. have you seen him singing Fools Gold? he's got a Lennon get up on and making shit of the singing

[eamonnista]

Yeah I love John Squire's guitar playing but this is obviously the reason why he never got near a microphone with the Roses.

Stick to the strings and th paintbrush ma man!

[ripstoneroses]

ur terrable squire man

ur shit without monkey man with his crazy dances man

[hypanova116]

yer an mani an remi sorry squire but ur not the same without the original lineup

[Louiseskybunker]

they say Captain Beefheart could sing 14 octaves, like that song "Electricity"

and there's Bonn Scott's voice too...

The Stone Roses are new to me; I'm addicted!

[01stursa]

yes man no man three bags full man.

[darin160379]

give it up squire , rubbish , leave it to the king monkey

[balzac4eva]

im not going to act like his voice is excellent or even good, but he sounds a lot better than ian does most of the time.

[Louiseskybunker]

it will take another 5 years for the music world to see what calculated craftmanship this guy has, incredibly intelligent... it's quite scarey!!! but safe