I was at this now legendary gig, The Dolls' first shows in LA. Thats Peter Jordan on bass, subbing for a wounded Arthur Kane who had his arm bandaged up and in a cast after being attacked by his girlfriend. Opening band MAYSON, from Virginia, were killer.
@jonsilence I've never seen a less enthusiastic crowd before... These people look like there sitting down for tea and mozart, not getting punk rock blasted in their face. weeeeeaaaaaaakkkkkkk
@bradford8232: Punk in the classic sense did not exist at this point. Listen to the Dolls' albums---what other 'punk' band used piano? They were really a glam rock n' roll band that had a punk-like attitude but little or none of the manic energy & themes of hopelessness of classic punk. As pioneers of pre-punk, both the Dolls & their audience existed before all the stereoptyped punk trappings like mohawks and moshing came into existence. This audience was seeing history in the making.
@bradford8232 Well, I have seen'em. For a starter rock audiences were a lot more controlled by then.. This is just four years after Morrison being sued because he may have exposed something and use rude language on stage. And bands ahead of their time do see such crowds all the time, thruout the history.
makes me sad to see Johnny thunders were pretty good build in the begining. Not Arnold swarz build. But a nice figure and well toned muscles and looks strong and healthy. and ripped
I was at this gig--I'm with my sister at the stage right in front of Syl (black and blonde heads bobbing to the music), are there any more clips from the Whiskey?
that club and that very stage are still there. the whiskey a go go on sunset strip. you can go and take a piece of the stage for a momento. they dont want to let you , but you can still do it.....DO IT.
Our band the injections covered this, the lyrics are pure genius
louskum 6 months ago
I was at this now legendary gig, The Dolls' first shows in LA. Thats Peter Jordan on bass, subbing for a wounded Arthur Kane who had his arm bandaged up and in a cast after being attacked by his girlfriend. Opening band MAYSON, from Virginia, were killer.
jonsilence 9 months ago 2
@jonsilence I've never seen a less enthusiastic crowd before... These people look like there sitting down for tea and mozart, not getting punk rock blasted in their face. weeeeeaaaaaaakkkkkkk
bradford8232 8 months ago
@bradford8232: Punk in the classic sense did not exist at this point. Listen to the Dolls' albums---what other 'punk' band used piano? They were really a glam rock n' roll band that had a punk-like attitude but little or none of the manic energy & themes of hopelessness of classic punk. As pioneers of pre-punk, both the Dolls & their audience existed before all the stereoptyped punk trappings like mohawks and moshing came into existence. This audience was seeing history in the making.
jonsilence 8 months ago
@bradford8232 Well, I have seen'em. For a starter rock audiences were a lot more controlled by then.. This is just four years after Morrison being sued because he may have exposed something and use rude language on stage. And bands ahead of their time do see such crowds all the time, thruout the history.
BaboonBro 2 months ago
makes me sad to see Johnny thunders were pretty good build in the begining. Not Arnold swarz build. But a nice figure and well toned muscles and looks strong and healthy. and ripped
ham12388 9 months ago
sweet props
someguyonaskateboard 9 months ago
almost makes me wanna be 17 again. almost
someguyonaskateboard 9 months ago
Is that Billy on drums?
willruddock 9 months ago
what year was this??
arealOpia1991 10 months ago
Never saw this footage. This is fucking amazing. Love The Dolls.
DalyTheThird 1 year ago
i don't believe in rock stars, but this is my favorite band.
jack00008 1 year ago
God, Johnny Thunders plays that guitar like a boss.
clubfootcameltoe 1 year ago
I was at this gig--I'm with my sister at the stage right in front of Syl (black and blonde heads bobbing to the music), are there any more clips from the Whiskey?
helenkrump 1 year ago
only johnny !
redstarboy93 1 year ago
that club and that very stage are still there. the whiskey a go go on sunset strip. you can go and take a piece of the stage for a momento. they dont want to let you , but you can still do it.....DO IT.
idontwantohurtnobody 1 year ago
bad as in good?
TBOMBURBOOTY 1 year ago
god there bad
col52 1 year ago
Great song! Muito Bem!
nicr1624 1 year ago
esta cancion rayos es demasiado genial como este disco<3
VELVETACIDWALL 1 year ago
Buenisimo, me encanta el ruido crudo y chillon de las guitarras el proto punk
iggynassty 1 year ago