I remember hearing a story about Dave in high school. I lived on the other side of the lake from him. Something about his Principal suspending him for his long hair. His parents made him cut it to get back into school ? Just to piss of the Principal he wore a long hair wig upon his return and ran from the screaming principal in the hallway when he saw him ? I'm sure that isn't exactly how it happened but that is the gist of it. Always a rebel. Miss you Dave !
I saw the Rockets in 1978..the were the second act on a three band bill with 38 Special opening and The Outlaws were the headliner. It was at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. Place was sold out with 18,000 peopl and the crownd never gave the Rockets a chance...booed them from the first song....Proof that long Island is filled with ignorant douchebags that wouldn't know good music if it bit them in the ass. As I have lived on Long Island my whole life, I am qualified to say that.
I'd have to agree with you. Friggin' half of them live down here in Florida now. Outside of that, I saw the Rockets a couple of times in the late '70s. Damn fine band. Always a good show. RIP Dave Gilbert. Dude was a helluva singer.
The Red Carpet was great. Played there many times with bands like The Romantics and Bootsey X and The Lovemasters as well as brother Wayne Kramer. In between Cactus and The Rockets, saw Jim McCarty with Johnny B play there in a band called Honey Boy. And Zenos, your anti God comments really are pretty stupid. You're gonna have to stand before Him someday to answer for that.
All I am saying is, many desperate people go that route and it is not realistic. He pretty much did "straighten up" but it was too late, His liver was gone and as long as I have my ROCKETS records he still is alive. I have many vivdid memories of the band on that tiny RED CARPET LOUNGE stage sounding better than any band in Detroit at the time.
And besides, can you imagine how the life would be sucked out of "RAMONA" if he was singin' "Jesus, can't ya see I need ya" c'mon now
The RED CARPET was the GREATEST!! It great to know that someone else remembers the best Rock and Roll bar of all time. Davey gilbert lives on forever. I still have my "Rocket Records and my Red Carpet T Shirt. Geri in SCS MI
I had the pleasure of seeing this band numerous times at the RED CARPET LOUNGE in Detroit, MI. in the mid to late 70s' as well as being in bands that opened for them on several occasions. THEY DON'T MAKE EM' LIKE THAT ANYMORE Remember "RAMONA"? cancha see I love you!!
And a hell of a nice guy. I had the pleasure of knowing him personally. It' just too bad that he was so dependent on the vices. But at least he didn't turn to "god"! as a last resort.
Why is that stupid? If you have a legite reason for thinking it, that's great. But, if you are one that believes in fairy tales and REALLY think it would have saved him, then you're a moron, But that's OK. the world needs morons to laugh at.
now how about some live footage with sound?
tomakethousands 9 months ago
I remember hearing a story about Dave in high school. I lived on the other side of the lake from him. Something about his Principal suspending him for his long hair. His parents made him cut it to get back into school ? Just to piss of the Principal he wore a long hair wig upon his return and ran from the screaming principal in the hallway when he saw him ? I'm sure that isn't exactly how it happened but that is the gist of it. Always a rebel. Miss you Dave !
tropicalmonte 2 years ago
jealous???
alisonpigeon1 3 years ago
Bald,beer bellied and broke,thus the Fuckits!
repelghosts 3 years ago
I saw the Rockets in 1978..the were the second act on a three band bill with 38 Special opening and The Outlaws were the headliner. It was at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. Place was sold out with 18,000 peopl and the crownd never gave the Rockets a chance...booed them from the first song....Proof that long Island is filled with ignorant douchebags that wouldn't know good music if it bit them in the ass. As I have lived on Long Island my whole life, I am qualified to say that.
six2112 4 years ago
I'd have to agree with you. Friggin' half of them live down here in Florida now. Outside of that, I saw the Rockets a couple of times in the late '70s. Damn fine band. Always a good show. RIP Dave Gilbert. Dude was a helluva singer.
trebor166 3 years ago
The Rockets self-titled album is a forgotten gem. I remember hearing them on the radio a lot in the summer of '78.
siddy17 4 years ago
The Rockets had that Detroit rock sound exactly right. David Gilbert delivered.
Laurabk5 4 years ago
Any Rockets footage is great!! Thank you!!
bisktlikr 4 years ago
luved the rockets! would like to see some more footage since their stuff is so hard to get now. -- jamie in SCS
chicocook 4 years ago
Big bang? Who do you think "lit the fuse"?
yourtubesteak 4 years ago
We'll see who the idiot is come judgment day. Remember your words when you stand before Christ.
yourtubesteak 4 years ago
I'm married to his sister. I get a free pass. you schivoso, you.
zenos12 4 years ago
No one alive to prove it? Look around. This all didn't get here by accident.
yourtubesteak 4 years ago
You are truly an idiot!!
zenos12 4 years ago
Actually, it was an accident. The BIG BANG or haven't ya heard about it??
I realize that it is just a theory and all, but it sure is WAY more scientific than your idea.
zenos12 4 years ago
The Red Carpet was great. Played there many times with bands like The Romantics and Bootsey X and The Lovemasters as well as brother Wayne Kramer. In between Cactus and The Rockets, saw Jim McCarty with Johnny B play there in a band called Honey Boy. And Zenos, your anti God comments really are pretty stupid. You're gonna have to stand before Him someday to answer for that.
yourtubesteak 4 years ago
Jerry Falwell is dead and there ain't no god. At least no one is ALIVE to prove it, dudeski
zenos12 4 years ago
David gilbert was a true "Rock Star". Geri in St. Clair Shores
Moxxie20 4 years ago
Yeah, I have a legitimate reason for thinking it.
Because it is a legitimitely stupid comment.
So you're happier that he is dead than turning to God.
You sound like a real fan...
mrbhew 5 years ago
All I am saying is, many desperate people go that route and it is not realistic. He pretty much did "straighten up" but it was too late, His liver was gone and as long as I have my ROCKETS records he still is alive. I have many vivdid memories of the band on that tiny RED CARPET LOUNGE stage sounding better than any band in Detroit at the time.
And besides, can you imagine how the life would be sucked out of "RAMONA" if he was singin' "Jesus, can't ya see I need ya" c'mon now
LOL
zenos12 5 years ago
The RED CARPET was the GREATEST!! It great to know that someone else remembers the best Rock and Roll bar of all time. Davey gilbert lives on forever. I still have my "Rocket Records and my Red Carpet T Shirt. Geri in SCS MI
Moxxie20 4 years ago
How could I forget it. I also played at that bar MANY MANY times in the mid to late 70's
zenos12 4 years ago
What was the bands names?
Moxxie20 4 years ago
What? and blow my cover??
zenos12 4 years ago
I had the pleasure of seeing this band numerous times at the RED CARPET LOUNGE in Detroit, MI. in the mid to late 70s' as well as being in bands that opened for them on several occasions. THEY DON'T MAKE EM' LIKE THAT ANYMORE Remember "RAMONA"? cancha see I love you!!
zenos12 5 years ago
No Sound??
ARRRRGH!!!
The Rockets were a great band, David was a fantastic lead singer with tremendous stage presense. RIP, Dave..
mrbhew 5 years ago
And a hell of a nice guy. I had the pleasure of knowing him personally. It' just too bad that he was so dependent on the vices. But at least he didn't turn to "god"! as a last resort.
zenos12 5 years ago
Now ***THAT*** was a stupid comment!!!
mrbhew 5 years ago
Why is that stupid? If you have a legite reason for thinking it, that's great. But, if you are one that believes in fairy tales and REALLY think it would have saved him, then you're a moron, But that's OK. the world needs morons to laugh at.
zenos12 5 years ago
Thanks for putting this video on YouTube. The Rockets are one of my favorite bands of all time.
Dogheaded 5 years ago