I saw them when I was 12 at the old Metroplex -the one that used to be a blood bank on Lucky St. It was one of the first concerts I went to. Chris was on stage shooting a syringe into his head as I walked in the door. Teens in heat and Freddy Vomit and who else played that night? I can't remember much from those days but I rmember that!
Wow! Where did you find this? Go find some Razor Boys, Angelust, Baby & Pacifiers, Rose Whippurr, Nasty Bucks, Stash, Brains, Samurai Catfish, etc NOW!
The Ramones, with opening acts The Restraints and Single Bullet Theory the night before Thanksgiving @ the Agora in Atlanta, 1979. I remember Chris extinguishing a cigarette on his head. Great night, dangerous but fun crowd, and some recently out of Jonesboro HS Ramones fans take an instant liking to The Restraints.
Man, I remember this video... Spencer is out in LA doing indy film stuff. Chris used to come see my band a lot when we played at the old Bistro, his girlfriend was a waitress there and liked us. He admitted he liked us, begrudgingly, because he didn't want to admit he like power pop (bad for his image he said). Anyway - brings back lotsa memories - thatnks for the upload!
Oh jesus......I have been trying to find this video for so long. I remember seeing it a while back on early Mtv times, around with Pete Shelly's "Homosapein". Oh man the memories! Thanks for the upload. Nun gropping at its best!
I was the second bass player for the Restraints. When they broke up and our band broke up we merged. There is another video of that band. Still, I always loved the original band. David was an excellent song writer, artist, and deviant. I was proud to carry the banner till Chris shot that chick.
I still have the 45 for Wacka Wacka. great band and a lot of great nights going to see them at Metroplex, Margaritaville and 688. Wonder whatever happened to that dousche Spencer Thornton - anyone remember channel 69, the VMC???? Discuss....
Bruce "The Butcher" Smith(VMC) used to play for us,he's an excellent guitarist.He and Richard Ronk(forner Restraints) have joined me(original Restraint) along with Rotger Rorgut on vocals for a Restraints reuinion at Masquerade on Oct. 4.
Chris Wood spit on me my second time on stage, at the First Underground Music Festival at the Little Five Points Pub, April 30, 1980. I believe it was a baptism into punkdom. I AM BORN AGAIN O PUNK ROCK LORD OF ATLANTA!
Who remembers when the Metroplex was on Luckie St.??? I saw the Restraints there and they ROCKED! the building is now a school across from the Aquarium. WEIRD!!!!
good stuff..as a pup played with them many a gigs..always a gas,chris feed us soup at pershing piont when we was broke...which was most of the time ..good man..hats off
Atlanta early 1980s, ah the nostalgia.
WDockery 3 months ago
I saw them when I was 12 at the old Metroplex -the one that used to be a blood bank on Lucky St. It was one of the first concerts I went to. Chris was on stage shooting a syringe into his head as I walked in the door. Teens in heat and Freddy Vomit and who else played that night? I can't remember much from those days but I rmember that!
Oria70 1 year ago
Hahaha; I love the scene with the popcorn box! This video never gets old!
Freddicat 1 year ago
your my nun!
robotflannery54 1 year ago
Polyphemus......you ARE my uncle!
ianmshipp 1 year ago
@ianmshipp Sorry man,I didn't recognise your handle at first...yeah,I'm your uncle!
Polyphemus 1 year ago
lmfao! at 2:15 ive done that plenty of times!
thenewmove1 2 years ago
Wow! Where did you find this? Go find some Razor Boys, Angelust, Baby & Pacifiers, Rose Whippurr, Nasty Bucks, Stash, Brains, Samurai Catfish, etc NOW!
mattb90210 2 years ago
That's my uncle David! :D
Farelbroz135 2 years ago
@Farelbroz135 ...I'm your uncle...is that the candy man? Dee?
Polyphemus 1 year ago
The Ramones, with opening acts The Restraints and Single Bullet Theory the night before Thanksgiving @ the Agora in Atlanta, 1979. I remember Chris extinguishing a cigarette on his head. Great night, dangerous but fun crowd, and some recently out of Jonesboro HS Ramones fans take an instant liking to The Restraints.
steverino47 2 years ago
@steverino47 Had the privilege of a pre-Thanksgiving turkey dinner wit' the Ramones...what a crazy gig!
Polyphemus 1 year ago
Fabulous! God love Chris! Miss him miss him miss him......RIP mate!
thearchives 3 years ago
Man, I remember this video... Spencer is out in LA doing indy film stuff. Chris used to come see my band a lot when we played at the old Bistro, his girlfriend was a waitress there and liked us. He admitted he liked us, begrudgingly, because he didn't want to admit he like power pop (bad for his image he said). Anyway - brings back lotsa memories - thatnks for the upload!
thearchives 3 years ago
Strange to see Chris live after all these years! Miss him! RIP!
AtlantaNetty 3 years ago
Oh jesus......I have been trying to find this video for so long. I remember seeing it a while back on early Mtv times, around with Pete Shelly's "Homosapein". Oh man the memories! Thanks for the upload. Nun gropping at its best!
V1ol3ntlyH4ppy 3 years ago
I was the second bass player for the Restraints. When they broke up and our band broke up we merged. There is another video of that band. Still, I always loved the original band. David was an excellent song writer, artist, and deviant. I was proud to carry the banner till Chris shot that chick.
Ah well, sad things come to those that wait.
spocksleftball 3 years ago
Chris was railroaded. Many of us don't believe that he shot her;she grabbed his gun,and it went off!
Polyphemus 3 years ago
hah! I was the second base player! Love the original, loved our band (left overs from Nixon's aids). Too bad Chris shot that chick.
spocksleftball 3 years ago
Wow; I had no idea this existed.
Freddicat 3 years ago
I wish there were more Restraints videos!
WACKA WACKA!
dadapapa25 4 years ago
I still have the 45 for Wacka Wacka. great band and a lot of great nights going to see them at Metroplex, Margaritaville and 688. Wonder whatever happened to that dousche Spencer Thornton - anyone remember channel 69, the VMC???? Discuss....
MrStork502 3 years ago
Bruce "The Butcher" Smith(VMC) used to play for us,he's an excellent guitarist.He and Richard Ronk(forner Restraints) have joined me(original Restraint) along with Rotger Rorgut on vocals for a Restraints reuinion at Masquerade on Oct. 4.
Polyphemus 3 years ago
David
hope the reunion was fun in Atl last weekend... and you and yours are doin' well and staying creative. howdy to Stan as well
Spencer
lahillbilly 3 years ago
Chris Wood spit on me my second time on stage, at the First Underground Music Festival at the Little Five Points Pub, April 30, 1980. I believe it was a baptism into punkdom. I AM BORN AGAIN O PUNK ROCK LORD OF ATLANTA!
stansatin 4 years ago
Who remembers when the Metroplex was on Luckie St.??? I saw the Restraints there and they ROCKED! the building is now a school across from the Aquarium. WEIRD!!!!
MrStork502 4 years ago
Man I miss Little Fives back in the day. I miss Atlanta!
V1ol3ntlyH4ppy 3 years ago
Yeah,I do...it was at the old Jaxx warehouse.I meant to say"reunion";typos aren't to be tolerated!
Polyphemus 3 years ago
God Bless ya'll!
kikiblood 4 years ago
@kikiblood Bless you too my cage-rattling artist young lady friend.
Polyphemus 1 year ago
good stuff..as a pup played with them many a gigs..always a gas,chris feed us soup at pershing piont when we was broke...which was most of the time ..good man..hats off
andy browne
echoplasma 4 years ago
Hats Off to a Band and a time and day that no one will ever experience again! Do The Restraints have any more videos?
jilli30318 4 years ago
Totally and 100% Awesome-The Restraints STILL Rule!
jilli30318 4 years ago
Zut alors! Le Restraints c'est moi.
Polyphemus 4 years ago
You shoulda been there!
jilli30318 4 years ago
That's me on the bass guit-fiddle,but you already knows that,my wiggy beloved hippest of the hip-chickios!
Polyphemus 4 years ago
A blast from the past. That was sure fun!
bivouac 4 years ago
The best punk and humor band ever!
Thanks to David Barge for the creativity and to Stan Satin for putting this up!
Let's not forget Chris for his attitude and presence and Kennon for her beauty and cleavage!
Danihilist 4 years ago