Robert Hazard and The Heroes

[tetedepoulet]

That guy at 2:07 is a little too excited...

[mgt12312]

Great video. I read some of the criticism...let's all relax. Great song, great era and great singer/songwriter. I lived on South Street in the early 80's, near 5th, and it was a rockin place to live and hang out. Robert Hazard was king at the time. His later music was just as good although in a different vein. The anniversay of his death is coming up...so let's all hoist a cold one to a great musician, one who made life so much richer for us all.

[jdu6]

Philly rocks,,,,MMR

[dbayerle1]

I am 1 on Robert's girlfriends - the hundreds - who lived with him for 4 years during the "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" series and hundreds of other songs I of course thought were written for me. We lived on Samson St in Phila,, Pa. I raised his kid for years - from first marriage - Corrina.

[eepyeepers]

this video is from 1983. It was played when he was on "Dancing on Air' in Jan '84. I still have the recording on Beta (not VHS) from that time. LMAO!

[NernadetteForever]

uh my mother does not act like that anymore....bad mommy lmao lol

[tadnaprava]

oh yeah.....long live RH

[HippieJimi]

When South St. was fun.....before the gangs started all that bullshit looting,and attacking innocent people for no reason,because they have no value for life,and property...

[crewchief3739]

wow this is awesome...thx

[loneaspen]

What magic he had. He is sorely missed, but will always be remembered.

[cottoncandy8763]

J C Dobb's always has rocked, I miss Philly.

[mostroXXI]

Otra clásica de los 80´s de la radio SUPER FM 93.1 TU MEJOR ALTERNATIVA _R_I_P_

[cookin181]

I saw Robert and the Hero's at the olde Talley Ho when I was a senior in HS in the 80's... The Hooters were also on the bill that night... just freakin magical what it did... no matter the troubles I've had... this song plays in my head and its OK... Thanks Robert RIP Bro

[soupnazi42]

Was thinking about my Ipod 80's updates and Rember Robert Hazard from a DJ at WPST Tom Cunningham '.. TC now if I can add Change Reaction and Escalator of Life .... RIP RH....

[mamaprib]

Is anything of Robert Hazard & the Heroes available on CD? My daughter DJ's part time, & does an '80's night, but never heard of him. (OY) I taught her not to "pirate," (unless she's stealing a ship) but I can't seem to find their music for sale...

[phatdaddysteve]

I was saddened to hear that Robert died. I haven't seen this video in years. Man the memories.

[TheSoSoAgnostic]

MMR gave "Escalator of Life" a lot more air play, but this is my favorite Hazard song. So sad he's gone.

[JimFredDwight]

this was a much better tune

[JimFredDwight]

I had long forgot about this tune til a young dj at the local tavern played it.Now as soon as I walk into the place an sit down,its the next song played.

[rugbymom75]

This video sank Hazard's career because my nitwit soon to be ex brother in law was picked to be the nimrod sneaking into the club. What a douchebag he turned out to be.

[imagine716]

I'm quite certain that a)this video did not sink RH's career and b) even if it had, it would have had nothing to do with the nanosecond spent showing your ex bro in law. Oy.

[rugbymom75]

This is an edited verision. He was in the original a lot more. I have the tape. And my soon to be ex brother in law is still a douche.

[twpgirls]

My friends and I had the awesome opportunity of following Robert Hazard and the Heroes up and down the east coast with generous Bill Eibb putting us on the "guest list " for some 70 plus shows. Each show was memorable...especially filming this video all day at J.C. Dobbs. amongst Robert's loyal followers. I saw him play a month before his passing at the park in T-ville Thanx Robert for the beatiful music may your memory live on Hi to annette marie terese vince carol and all who danced all nite !

[lunaluv222]

God rest his soul RIP HAZARD!!

[Pullman7220]

The Man!!!!

[sazma]

The human race is doomed.

[zeevon9]

I remember the dance floor at Shaddy Lane, in Jersey, being packed when they played this song absolutely excellent times!!

[rugbymom75]

The guy sneaking into the club is my soon to be ex brother in law. He is in the black shirt. Randy. What a boob.

[nabbymom]

Your comment made my day!

[MustafaHamsho]

I loved Mr. Hazard but this video sunk his career-it's so gay

[TirNaNogForever]

Aw, it's not gay! It seems corny and dated now, but it wasn't at the time. This was a monstrously popular song in Philly. The thing that hurt his career was the very over-produced, sanitized first RCA album, which had more to do with the "suits" at RCA.

[deadheadtrea]

Couldn't agree more. Robert had some dynamite New Wave, as good as anything from the UK at the time. That first RCA album pretty well sucked the life out of his music.

And this supposed South Street crowd - in a word - Lame. Sorry to anyone there, except maybe Randy ;o). This gang looks like it was brought in from South Philly and the burbs. Like no one I remember hanging with on South Street in the early 80s.

[TirNaNogForever]

You're right--that ain't no South Street crowd. They look like they were supplied by the Cherry Hill-New Jersey branch of Central Casting! :-)

This was a great song...when he used to do it at the Rip, the crowd was explosive, cheering and singing every line. I miss him.

[asiamommi]

Close. Some were from Dancin' on Air.

[swamilee]

I doubt they were coming from Enchante' back in the good old days.

[rugbymom75]

They were Dancing on Air regulars that were used in the video.

[gotothemoon]

RIP he is a piece of Philly history. his music will live on.

[daddydude54]

Still a great tune. Bittersweet since his death. Rock on! Thanks for posting.

[lumpagogo]

One of the great names in R/R hx--Robert Hazard & The Heroes.

[dirtyjingo]

Thank you so much for putting this vid up.I was at this shoot as an 11yr old. My aunt Jan bartended at Dobbs for years and was a good friend to Robert and all the Dobbs gang.She is in Denmark now and feels the loss from across the pond.

RIP Robert

[seasidegem]

Trentmax,thank you for putting up this video.

As a local to the area I remember these days well. You really brought back some nice memories for me and I appreciate it!!! Wow how South Street has changed since those days.

[urbanyahoo]

I saw Robert Hazard & The Heroes many many times back in the 80's. I mostly saw them at The Empire Rock Club & The Ripley. I love this video filmed at Dobbs! Brings back alot of memories.

Thank you Robert Hazard for the Great Songs & Performances. Thanks for all you gave us in your short time here. See you in Heaven!

[radmanjeff]

My girlfriend and myself sat in the middle of the stadium during that show in Philly and it has to go down as one of the best concerts in my life! If you can imagine Escalator of Life booming as loud as possible and echoing back and forth in that stadium! Plus it was so hot there was this guy walking around everybody with a golf flag and when he found a passed out person the golf cart came thru the crowd and they took the person away. Plus the "Smoke" was very thick and hung low to the ground!

[no1jovigirl]

My first concert was Robert Hazard and the Heroes after a Phillies game in the 80's. I still can see the lights going out and hearing the notes to the beginning of Escalator of Life. I was enthralled and enamoured, as well as awe-struck. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and the amazing music that will live on forever. May all those in that better place who will now be blessed with your presence enjoy your talents and gifts. RIP as my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

[mrkicks866]

RIP Robert, thanks for the memories...

[HARMONIMONSTER]

Wow, J.C.Dobbs... Robt. Hazzard RIP,DWIGHT YOAKAM, Tommy Conwell, The Stray Cats, Steve Guyger, ... Sister...ahem... BLue, The J.B. Rhythm Band....Oh won't you tell me...where have all the good times gone ?

[ShazzMatazz22]

JC Dobbs is reopening but if Maryann isn't booking it won't be the same.

[ShazzMatazz22]

actually i meant Kathy

[Purecen]

Thank you for giving a whole lot of us some of the best times in our lives! Rest in Peace and make some great music in Heaven. (Also, RIP Dobbs! Pontiac my ass!)

[Xena704]

Can't believe it. Great music , great times in the 80's Rest in Peace you beautiful soul

[stratdem]

rob had great times jamming with you back in the early 80's even though we were two differnt styles of music. moorestown & cherry hill new jersey were the days my friend, sigma sounds studios i could go on. RIP

[rremde]

Wow, that brings it all back, The Heroes, The Hooters, Jack of Diamonds, The Numbers... wow.

RIP, Robert.

[benickyma]

Remembering you, our youth, having fun, dreaming dreams and dreams coming true. I'm so happy for the love you found and the successes you enjoyed. Thanks for the music. Go with God. We'll catch up at the party on the other side.

[TNeums]

Still remember one of my first and best concerts ever. Front lawn of the Phila Zoo when he and the Heroes were the openers for Southside Johnny.

R.I.P. Robert, you will truly be missed.

[johnnyprovano]

SEE YA SOON BOBBY. NEVER FORGET YOU.

[Cellsolid]

R.I.P. Rob

[oharaclassof82]

Hadn't heard this song in years but still remember the lyrics. Robert Hazard brings back happy thoughts. Geez, he will be sorely missed.

One thing, though... We sure did dance like geeks, didn't we? It looks like a massive aerobics session.

[coco2109]

love the albumn, brought Philly into the music scene before the Hooters but never got proper credit

[DJRobertDrake]

R.I.P. Robert

:(

[trailwatcher5]

saw him at gables in margate n.j. 1982  awsome

[rich15704]

Love and miss the Philly sound this was such a great time in Philly

[bepatient9]

Is Sue Roach in the video?

[evolve991]

Thier original 'demo' stuff was alot better,it had less pop sound but 80s record producers just HAD to have that synco overdose slapped on everything. Same with the Hooters and Tommy Conwell. WMMR played it all before the signing.

[urocanator]

@evolve991 - too bad wmmr isn't like that today, they are like the rest now, bloated with corporate and sponsor money, ashame.

[damygeebo]

you gotta be kidding me...

[fenton2007]

Still sounds great..saw him many times at the Empire Rock Club in NE Philly along with the Hooters and the A's

[mfmwe]

I was there

[evolve991]

wow i can just hear John DiBella announcing this one...and the opening sounds of Gorilla Theater

[MRTTL1]

Did RH & The Heroes do a song with a lyric in it about driving around in a Suburu? Seems like I can hum that line but dont know the rest of the song or even if they did it.Anyone?

[ringnerd]

The song you're thinking of is 'Hang Around With You' from his debut EP in '82. This is purely from a 20+ year memory: Nothing's working right I can't sleep at night I can't pay the rent All my money's spent 'Cause I just wanna hang around with you (X2) You can keep the cash (Forgotten) You can have my Suburu I ain't got no home I'm just a bag of bones With no problem point of view

[SouthJerseyGuy1]

Thank you

[BooBooLane]

26 years ago today!

Robert, bring back the Heroes!

[anamercedes1960]

Question, is this the same place where the Flock of Seagulls were in 1982? If anyone remembers.....

[pennstatefan]

anamercedes 1960, yes, it was. I remember in 1982, it was middle August, there was this concert at the old JFK Stadium and the headliner was Genesis. The other acts on the venue were Robert Hazard and The Heroes, Blondie, A Flock of Seagulls and Elvis Costello and the Attractions. A friend Mike and my two cousins Perry and Michael went with me. Tickets only costed $18.95 a piece and we snuck four gallons of Moosehead beer along with four large Italian hoagies we ate for that long day.

[tedracefan]

I was at that show also. I had never heard of Robert Hazard and the Heroes when they opened the show, but by the end of their set I was hooked. Went out and bought all their albums and was a fan from then on. RIP Robert, thank you for the music and the great memories.

[TommyMustafa]

Yup, that's Dobbs. I'd forgotten that it appears they hired to cast of Dancin' on Air to fill the place. (lol) Still a cool video, just wished Robert would have kept the sideburns!

[muddytoy4x4nj]

J C DOBBS love that palce. great to see a live band. Wonder what it is today. Have not been to South st in Years

[bookmdano]

I remember seeing this on "Dancing on Air" because some of the regular dancers were in this video.

[NativeMoon]

JC Dobbs in its heyday! Still love Robert after all these years!

[operaman2222]

Brings back a lot of memories of skinny ties (with a paperclip for a tie bar of course!!)and used tuxedo jackets with the sleeves pushed up to the elbows !!

[Theaterkunst]

awesome.......!

[lozerboozer]

check out his new stuff! it's great !!!

[nicktheclick]

This was absolutely filmed at J C Dobbs. I photographed most bands playing there and many of the images that were on the walls were taken by me. I was at the Hazard event as well.

[ohblade2001]

Your were? Hows about posting some stuff..

[bgumbyguitar]

nick did you have a studio around the corner from JC Dobbs? If so you may have done some work for a band I was in back then called Signals. We did the shoot in between sets. The bands contact person would have been Pat Robinson.

[nicktheclick]

Sorry but no, my studio was in South Philly back then. Paul Sirochman and Frank Jacobs had spaces near Dobbs. Some other active photog's were Dust, Dave Ickes and a few others. Dobbs is gone completely now as I heard the Pontiac Cafe has closed. A legendary venue of Philly Rock and Roll History. There is supposed to be a "reunion" party again, to be held at TLA.

[bgumbyguitar]

Thanks for the fast reply! One more question, Do you remember a video camera hanging from the cieling at Dobbs maybe 15 feet from center stage somewhere near the bar? If so did they shoot video of each performance with it and what would have become of the footage today? I remeber being on stage and looking up at it and wondering if we were being filmed. This would have been a friday night sometime in 1983.

[nicktheclick]

John Travis had most of the video's from back then. Skip Denenberg also had a number of videos.Not every band was filmed. John has been living in Hawaii for years now. Lord knows where your video might be..if it ever was made...

[bgumbyguitar]

Thanks! I appreciate the help.

[markaruski]

Don't get me wrong, I love this song and have always loved "Escalator of life". It does make me laugh a bit that this song's great hook comes in just 17 seconds after he starts singing! haha, that said, it's a great song, really seems to capture the energy of the time. Wish I could have been there!

[jimmmyb131]

This is robert at his best. Saw him so many times can't count. How can I get "wing of Fire" on CD? Gives me the chills just watching.

[VolleyChickdotcom]

Anyone remember New Years Eve at Dobbs? I was there but don't remember much : p

[bedfordforrest]

My cousin is the keyboard player, Jerry Weindel from Collingdale PA!.

[silkcity19]

This was filmed at the late great Ripley music hall which then became Club Kama Sutra A swingers club and then the jerkoff city shut it down

[pierco1]

you have got to be kidding!  It's obviously Dobb's! The Ripley became Tower Records (Kama Sutra was in the 900 block of south street).

[silkcity19]

Kama Sutra was in the 700 block of south

[SurvivalBiscuits]

yes this is definitely dobbs.

[silkcity19]

No way you can tell it the ripley by the beam in the middle of the stage

[pierco1]

Sorry, I have to disagree! I worked the Ripley as a spotlight operator and as Steven Starr's assistant,and my husband was the monitor engineer there (George Pierson, the "legendary sound man". Dobb's was the only place where you came out of the back to the stage like this. Plus, I was at this video shoot!

[silkcity19]

But isn't that the ripleys r in the background. sorry it just lookes like the ripley to me

[gumband]

Talk about memories...and how about that crowd.

[crazydeejie99]

Yes, It was JC Dobbs! My dad is the drummer!!!

:-)

[pennstatefan]

This may have taken place there.

[mondosam]

Was this at JC Dobbs?

[pennstatefan]

You forgot to mention that "Escalator of Life" was another song that played on a lot of the Philly FM rock stations, too, during the early 1980's and did you mean cheesesteak glory ?!!

[snealfleeba]

This was his best song by far. Really captures Philly in the early 80s in all of its cheesey glory.