Rob Grill & The Grass Roots - "Midnight Confessions"

[slipperyskeeter]

Well it's obvious he is not playing bass here nor did he play bass on any of their hit records. (That was primarily Joe Osborne, well regarded studio musician) Still, Mr. Grill's voice and charming good looks were a big part of the Grass Roots success.

[Straydogger]

Who the heck is playing the bass runs at 1:25? It sure isn't him!

[The1993HondaAccord]

@Straydogger Major props to Rob Grill (RIP) but I'm guessing he couldn't play that fairly intense bass line and handle the vocals and work the crowd, all at the same time. I'm positive he played the bass on the studio version though and that may be his bass line backing up the live performance.

[JodyAngel08]

Rest in Peace Rob Grill... Thank you for the many years of WONDERFUL Music & all the Happy Memories your Music will continue to bring... God Bless!~

[chayahpapaya]

Godspeed Rob! RIP friend. I learned to play a drumset listening to this tune!  You will be missed.

[ziplook1231]

A great piece of the past is now gone,Rob Grill. I still blast Midnight Confession when i am driving!!!!!!! I have the remake of that song and it isgreat,Rob still had it til the end!!!!! You will be missed................Frank,Fr­isco,Tx.

[THEBOOMBAPSHOW]

Goodbye Rob

[taypar11]

It is with great sadness that I tell all Grassroots fans that Rob Grill died today, July 12, 2011. He was in coma for a week from a fall. He'd been in poor health for quite some time. When people wonder why old guys like Grill still play, it's not only to keep the memory of their past greatness alive, it's to keep THEM alive. Grill and co. hadn't been preforming much as of late. Got to keep busy. RIP, Rob!!

[BENNYGPRODUCTIONS]

r.i.p

[BunnyGibson1]

Thanks Grass Roots -

Bunny Gibson - Original American Bandstand Regular - Philly dance - I'll give them a '98" on Rate - a Record !!!

[1962drob]

Really sad to hear about the passing of Rob Grill. He will be missed by many :(

[MrMegaFredzeppelin]

@1962drob I AGREE,Well he is not suffering anymore and was around long enough for US "ALL" to enjoy his talent.GREAT song too.ROCK ON!!!!!

[onthemoveagain]

@MrMegaFredzeppelin

Some good 60's american rock 'n roll with a little soul in there.

[BlkBeauty21711]

Sing it Mr.Rob! Him and his wife are very nice people!

[BlkBeauty21711]

Sing it Mr.Rob!

[alabama1295]

I know the drummer, he gives me lessons. He's very cool. I had no idea they were this big of a band. He lays some bad ass beats

[GibsonAndVega]

He's using some kind of vocal augmentation system I'm not familiar with. It's not just lip-synching; it's something more complicated than that, that seems to kick in automatically on the higher notes. Anybody know what it is?

[genericgeorge]

@ModGirl1967 lighten up you'e rage is palpable

[2exotichawaiian]

It was an honor to meet you in person, mr Grill. wishing you the best, and you are a legend to bring music in to this world....

[kalikitten9]

I had all their albums and a huge crush on rob! I think I was all of 14... Thanks for uploading this Midnight Confession.

[revwjh]

EXCELLENT, how I wish that the older(wiser) groups could teach those growing up now about the real beginnings of pop/rock that they might know just where the music comes from. Be blessed, rev.jon

[LousFool]

Hey, jessesgirl1956--how were the Grass Roots?  Iam seeing them on March 26 in Pa. Can't wait. I've seen them several times, Rob is always awesome.

[jessesgirl1956]

The Grass Roots are coming to Mansfield, Ohio tomorrow I can't wait to see them again. They really know how to rock!

[baredd79]

these guys got some bad ass tunes!

[angusthethird]

Sorry Rob has been sick. How old's he now, 65?

[jessesgirl1956]

I finally got to se Rob and the guys in March! What a nice guy. He signed my cd, my t-shirt and even let my husband take a picture of me with him. He is AWESOME!!!

[jpcolts]

Grill still can belt this song out...simply amazing.

[zoom802]

My wife and I went on an 'Oldies' cruise a couple years ago...Grassroots, Paul Revere, the Comets, the Buckinghams... wonderful week of memories on the high seas! Rob Grill is one hell of a guy...down to earth and the REAL DEAL! These guys...and countless other groups...are instrumental in making our younger days so memorable. They add to the soundtrack of our lives, folks...enjoy!

We sure as heck do! Peace!

[beckenr132]

I saw Rob Grill and The Grass Roots perform a couple of years ago in San Diego. After the concert, Rob and the group came down from the stage and intermingled with the audience. A real down to earth bunch of guys who seem to really appreciate their fans.

[1sunnygirl11]

I saw them perform the other night (9/27/08)and they were fabulous! Definitely missed Rob, as he was not feeling well, but loved that Dusty!! What a guy.

[marialissa]

Oh and how could I not mention he sounds just as good if not better than ever. I just love him!

[marialissa]

He is still adorable and even more handsome than ever.

[hpunksterm]

oooh not the adorable Rob Grill that was in the 1968 midnight confession music video..what a shame.. still not a bad lookin guy though.

[oOMadhuriOo]

@hpunksterm

Haha, wat do u expect after 40 years? For that he is 64 something in this video he still looks really good. He was hell of a good lookin guy in the 60ies and I dont know anyone who still looks good 40 years later. He is great and we are lucky that he still performs. There are few singers frm the 60ies who still perform regularly and with so much passion as Rob does. we shud b really grateful and touch wood that his health stays in a good shape so that we can see and hear more ..

[hpunksterm]

@oOMadhuriOo lol wow, i wrote that a year ago! true, absolutely right..but Don Henley (lead singer of the Eagles) he has gotten more attractive with age, funny how that happens? I found Rob Grill VERY attractive in that 1968 midnight confessions vid, you agree? I am very greatful he is doing well and singing ! Thank God !!

[oOMadhuriOo]

@hpunksterm

Yeah, Rob Grill looked amazingly awesome in that video above all when he sings the 2nd strophe (where he smiles). My heart starts melting when I see him smilin. You definitely need to see Show #21 of "Playboy after dark" where they perform "Bella Linda" and "Midnight confessions"(in my favs). He looks gorgeous there (without mustache). But he always used 2 look great when he smiled. Difficult to describe isnt it? Never seen a guy as good lookin as him with long hair and mustache ;)

[oOMadhuriOo]

@ModGirl1967

I have seen a couple of old pictures and a few videos. Unfortunately there are not much pictures frm the time when he was young and he is hardly ever smiling. You shud c The Bella Linda performance in playboy after dark. U'll definitely love that video. I am not too much fond of his crooked teeth (basically I love nice ones :P) but still he looked damn good. There is a certain thing about him. And the mustaches suited him well too ... whatta man he used to be ;)

[oOMadhuriOo]

@ModGirl1967

Well, no doubt he was VERY nice in every other way or mayb just to thin after 71 but yeah, good looking though ;)

[marciabrdy]

@oOMadhuriOo

Oh yea, the mustache. We all loved this guy with his mustache. It was back in the day when we were young teens and no one even knew his name. Just the Grass Roots lead singer. We all loved the mustache.

[kyolym]

@hpunksterm well really what were you expecting to see 40 years later the same 24 year old rob?

[jessesgirl1956]

From what others have told me of Rob, he is a very nice guy and really loves the fans! Rock on Rob! I hope to see him in concert after he has his knee surgery and recovers from it!

[KarinaAntonia]

Totally awesome...............

[deckape1956]

Thats Rob --i have played this song many times--we are a lost breed--the guitar must live on!!

[tandolin2]

People have stated that Rob is very rude, I don't know about that. But I do know that his group made some timeless classics! I enjoy every song that they hit the charts with and still do. I hope he has recovered from his serious operations and keeps performing. ROCK ON ROB!

[rapandkem]

Due to a couple of degrees of separation, we got to casually know Rob and his wife Nancy; they are both incredibly nice, down-to-earth, easy-going, FUNNY people. In fact, we've never heard anything bad about Rob from anyone; anytime he's been brought up in conversation with either of us, it's usually about his great sense of humor. We're both amazed whenever we hear a Rob Grill and the Grass Roots song....it seems to sound better every time! It couldn't be said any better: ROCK ON ROB!

[timdonmoyer]

Who is playing Bass Guitar?

[jessesgirl1956]

This is my all time fav group! You go Rob! WhooHoo!

[ran6658]

Thanks for posting this. It's great.