Please tell me these very talented people of the amazing band Witness have stayed true to their dream and are in the music industry in some capacity! Someone said they could not even begin to describe the energy that came from this animated band~SO TRUE ~ they were gifted! Billy made the audience feel connected. I used to elbow my way front stage Like Courtney Cox in the Bruce Springsteen video staying till the last set at the Ale House Billy, r you still playing? simon?
@groovN You can find a link to the band's website on my channel page, and catch up on what everyone's doing. You can also go to the "historic" Witness site and find a treasure trove of stuff about the band. There is also a chat room, where members show up from time to time.
Michael Labuono plays still. he is in really good band out of Philly called the Love Jones band . they do mostly private stuff like weddings and big corporate events
we would be at the Circle Tavern in Brigatine (24 hr bar), and just when it seemed to get late and you were partied out, Witness would come in and set up late and play till 2 or 3am...greatest.times.ever
I used to go to a place right by the Willow Grove Naval Air Base in PA called 'Stingers' to see Witness. I was only 18 but the group that I always went with never missed a chance to see them. And my sister worked a season at the London Ale House and used to tell me all about it...great memories, thank you!
"Follow me to Witness rocknroll @ the London Ale House."- I still have that shirt. My sister partied with this version of Witness, I partied with the later version...
What a nice cover. I found this band through the back door, I've been searching for early 80's video of the Wildwood Boardwalk which led me to the Witness website at youtube.
Clearly, I was born just a few years too late to enjoy this band out in bars the first time around. If they're still covering the prog greats such as Genesis, Yes, Tull in their current incarnation, I will be there!
Can't describe what it feels like to be transported back to 1979 and seeing Spence again. Never thought I'd get to "relive" those nights. Who would have thought these were around! I forgot how funny he could be and the faces that he made. Bill, if you read these, remember me? You liked my red top the 1st night I saw you and you always managed to remember my name when we passed between sets, even a year later. Just kidding, I was just another girl with a crush. Where are you now?
Keep in mind these were just young guys playing bars in PA. It was incredible, you'd walk in for the first time and be like, OMG~ Then all your friends would come. We had sooooo much fun. Thanks Billy, Steelman, JD and all involved--we still talk about you all and wish you the best! Love the blonde sisters
I agree, you had to be there. Billy was not just the ultimate showman, he was the ultimate "Host". It was his party but he had a way of making each young man and woman feel like the guest of honor. Maybe JD can feature some between songs chatter/interaction between Billy and Steelman, between Billy and the crowd. We love you JD!
You guys sounded great.
You did a whole gig of Genesis numbers?Wow,i'd have loved to hear that.Supper's Ready?I bet you played it.Probably awesome too.
wheresthejam 1 year ago
Please tell me these very talented people of the amazing band Witness have stayed true to their dream and are in the music industry in some capacity! Someone said they could not even begin to describe the energy that came from this animated band~SO TRUE ~ they were gifted! Billy made the audience feel connected. I used to elbow my way front stage Like Courtney Cox in the Bruce Springsteen video staying till the last set at the Ale House Billy, r you still playing? simon?
groovN 1 year ago
@groovN You can find a link to the band's website on my channel page, and catch up on what everyone's doing. You can also go to the "historic" Witness site and find a treasure trove of stuff about the band. There is also a chat room, where members show up from time to time.
JDfromWitness 1 year ago
@JDfromWitness
Michael Labuono plays still. he is in really good band out of Philly called the Love Jones band . they do mostly private stuff like weddings and big corporate events
gr310west 1 year ago
I partied at the London Ale House in Wildwood long ago,only went when Witness was playing,They were the best!
listenupification 1 year ago
we would be at the Circle Tavern in Brigatine (24 hr bar), and just when it seemed to get late and you were partied out, Witness would come in and set up late and play till 2 or 3am...greatest.times.ever
gutterspout 1 year ago
I used to go to a place right by the Willow Grove Naval Air Base in PA called 'Stingers' to see Witness. I was only 18 but the group that I always went with never missed a chance to see them. And my sister worked a season at the London Ale House and used to tell me all about it...great memories, thank you!
pimpmamadeb 2 years ago
I started to follow them in 1987....it was a treat when they did Genesis...Billy would tell us only if they practiced it, would do it
schumi9xwdc 2 years ago
"Follow me to Witness rocknroll @ the London Ale House."- I still have that shirt. My sister partied with this version of Witness, I partied with the later version...
gutterspout 2 years ago
Excellent! Incredible piano there!
What a nice cover. I found this band through the back door, I've been searching for early 80's video of the Wildwood Boardwalk which led me to the Witness website at youtube.
Clearly, I was born just a few years too late to enjoy this band out in bars the first time around. If they're still covering the prog greats such as Genesis, Yes, Tull in their current incarnation, I will be there!
YESFanDJSalt 3 years ago
This was one of there best!!! Speaking of crushes!!! OMG :)
imthegoldengirl 3 years ago
Can't describe what it feels like to be transported back to 1979 and seeing Spence again. Never thought I'd get to "relive" those nights. Who would have thought these were around! I forgot how funny he could be and the faces that he made. Bill, if you read these, remember me? You liked my red top the 1st night I saw you and you always managed to remember my name when we passed between sets, even a year later. Just kidding, I was just another girl with a crush. Where are you now?
lisawhitepagano 3 years ago
This is a very hard song to cover and these guys did a great job. The keyboardist is very impressive.
Catspas 3 years ago
Hey people,
Keep in mind these were just young guys playing bars in PA. It was incredible, you'd walk in for the first time and be like, OMG~ Then all your friends would come. We had sooooo much fun. Thanks Billy, Steelman, JD and all involved--we still talk about you all and wish you the best! Love the blonde sisters
sistochris 3 years ago
Billy Spence always DID fancy himself the "ultimate showman" hahahahahahahahaha !!
blondiesister1 4 years ago
The Lead Singer Sounds Like Adam Sandler From The Wedding Singer
Jaialai12 4 years ago
Decent cover. The reunion is worthless without Gabriel & Hackett.
racer500gp 4 years ago
Keep em coming. So glad to hear Genesis is touring this year
mrrandy1 4 years ago
you had to be there Billy was an awesome show man I always loved when they did this
r20038 5 years ago
I agree, you had to be there. Billy was not just the ultimate showman, he was the ultimate "Host". It was his party but he had a way of making each young man and woman feel like the guest of honor. Maybe JD can feature some between songs chatter/interaction between Billy and Steelman, between Billy and the crowd. We love you JD!
darrelcpapw 3 years ago
Nod bad. The singer maybe tries to hard sometimes, but good job!
PrZemek44 5 years ago
Very good cover.
frinkmhey 5 years ago