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Dalanard t1_ixq3642 wrote

Banned from SNL for doing $20,000 in damage to the set.

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixq3ayz wrote

Indeed. A young Ian MacKaye was in that crowd.

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ZincLloyd t1_ixr7kft wrote

“New York suuuuuuucks!!!!”

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wil t1_ixregk0 wrote

Eh. New York's alright, if you like saxophones.

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saucyB52 t1_ixt3hgg wrote

yakity sax in combat boots, its cooler than a box of crayons

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Princelyfox t1_ixq9aux wrote

Mr Body is Lee Ving

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KillYourTV t1_ixr6vta wrote

I saw them at the Whisky a Go Go before they appeared on SNL. KROQ was playing "New York’s Alright If You Like Saxophones" and "I Don't Care About You" in heavy rotation.

I was expecting Lee Ving to be a typical punk singer, but I was blown away by how good he was. Early in the set they played some kind of jazz-style song and I realized the guy had some amazing vocal skills. One of the last songs they did was Hank Williams was Queer, which got the crowd laughing and riled up.

Fucking great show.

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DLS3141 t1_ixsg0gq wrote

I saw them around that same time. They were always a good show.

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udidubbun t1_ixsuouf wrote

Yeah, I saw them twice and was seriously impressed.

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timaclover t1_ixtqqct wrote

Ving has the coolest back story. Moved to LA and was invited to a punk show. Shocked that people enjoyed it so much so he started FEAR. Had previously been trying to break into the jazz scene.

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sciguy52 t1_ixt24b6 wrote

I had one chance to see them in Philly back then and they pulled a Sex Pistols and didn't show up. I missed my chance.

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nursecarmen t1_ixt7oe1 wrote

I saw them at First Avenue in Minneapolis. That was a blast.

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codeneverlies t1_ixu2s9z wrote

Was it by any chance the opening to Beef Baloney? Such a great singer!

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PaperPlayte t1_ixr822w wrote

Well, wadsworth said he had the key to the front door...which would only be opened over his dead body.

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81jmfk t1_ixq49vn wrote

1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixq4e43 wrote

She don't like fashions, she don't like phonies. She don't like junkies, she don't like druggies. She just wants my beef baloney.

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3pbc t1_ixq8wx9 wrote

BEEF BEEF BEEF

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PopeAdrian37th t1_ixsle1j wrote

She don’t want no turkey. She don’t want no roast. She just wants a double dose…

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aShittierShitTier4u t1_ixq382u wrote

The guy on the left is obviously their roadie, but he looks like he's related to Lee. Fun fact they replaced derf with Flea, who soon fled indeed to join the red hot chili peppers

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Now

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixq3qmi wrote

Yep. Flea was with them from ‘82-‘84… You tell ‘em Paul Harvey.

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PhilaTesla t1_ixqyh9q wrote

Paul Harvey references are indeed Old School. I’m old enough to remember when he was still broadcasting on the radio.

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sirguynate t1_ixqiaw8 wrote

Saw them play at Vans Warped Tour 2001 Ventura California. Lee Ving invited one of their old bassist to play the set, Flea - Flea came on set and Lee screams into the mic, "and you thought I was fuckin' with ya" the crowed goes erupts into a big mosh pit, I got to meet Lee Ving after the set, was one of the best concerts I ever attended.

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Square_Saltine t1_ixqb8im wrote

Saw these guys like 10 years ago playing at a strip club. One of my favorite shows ever

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Specific-Ant-3065 t1_ixque7s wrote

I don’t care about you, fuck you.

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixquvmu wrote

I've seen a old man have a heart attack in Manhattan. Well, he died while we just stood there lookin' at him. Ain't he cute?

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LeaCTrockboys t1_ixq5zlc wrote

New Yorks alright!

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixq638b wrote

If you like saxophones!

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LeaCTrockboys t1_ixq77wf wrote

new yorks ALRIGHT if you like being pushed in front of the subway

Gonna have to listen to the record today.

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UCanArtifUWant2 t1_ixq5lot wrote

Have a beer with FEAR!

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixq5zty wrote

You say you feel close to death. It seems like nothing is left. You think the end is near. That's why we're here!

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UCanArtifUWant2 t1_ixq8zmp wrote

"..I tell ya, you go down there and spend twenty bucks, you have you a buzz..."

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Wigeon1 t1_ixq5s7t wrote

There’s too many of us…

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixq64c6 wrote

Let’s have a war!

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uchunokata t1_ixqlh7x wrote

We need the space.

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wil t1_ixrespv wrote

Lee Ving is also a fantastic character actor in a bunch of 80s movies. I was always the only kid in my friend group who was like THAT'S THE GUY FROM FEAR! while my suburban friends were unimpressed.

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timaclover t1_ixtqtuu wrote

I didn't know! Gotta see some of them.

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wil t1_ixwom5n wrote

I don't mean to throw you right into the deep end, but if you haven't seen it, Streets of Fire is SO WEIRD, and Lee Ving is fantastic in a small role.

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PipSqueakScalywag t1_ixqx4yy wrote

I saw FEAR play in OC 15 years ago…still kicking ass🍺

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memberer t1_ixqq6k2 wrote

1–2-FUCKYOU!

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Pollux95630 t1_ixshp69 wrote

It was maybe 86-87 when was 12 or 13 years old and my older brother invited me into his bedroom to listen to The Record. Just one of many killer classic punk and rock albums he turned me on to as a kid. Thanks bro!!! Cancer took his life earlier this year. F*ck cancer!!!

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixsnq4e wrote

I’m sorry about your brother, cancer sucks! I’m glad you were able to share music though. That’s a great memory to hold on to and something that you’ll always have.

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Plonsky2 t1_ixqyfnh wrote

Scott Thunes on bass, who would later go on to tour with Frank Zappa.

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311unity13b t1_ixqzzbd wrote

I wonder how different the world would be if Flea stayed in the band

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Dewshbag41 t1_ixrd7oa wrote

IIIII looooove livinthaciteh

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Uncorkedpants t1_ixrt4xm wrote

The Record - Recorded at sound city is a great album

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ShrugIife t1_ixqmx52 wrote

It wouldn't look so easy if you only knew..

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morganamp t1_ixqo3na wrote

Is that greg Norton from Huskers back right?

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixqpijk wrote

I don’t think so. Greg had the waxed upturned tips on his mustache. That looks more like a 80’s cop ‘stache.

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morganamp t1_ixt23xl wrote

Prob not him because he rarely went to shows too ha

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Govinda74 t1_ixrm8rs wrote

ONETWOTHREEFOURONETWOTHREEFOUR!!

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62Foulcan t1_ixrpzbk wrote

Fuck you let's rodeo!

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hucklyfe t1_ixrz68q wrote

This is a quality photo and comments section, love it!

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Harley_David20 t1_ixs8df9 wrote

Jeffery Dahmer stalking the Stray Cats.

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saucyB52 t1_ixt3c3i wrote

right now i have fear

wat should i do

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StanleyChoude t1_ixt4utu wrote

Jeff Dahmer creeping through the crowd looking for a snack

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diggemsmaccks t1_ixtdp0y wrote

Who took the photo, Edward Colver

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JennySays39 t1_ixuin0l wrote

Love that band. Still have the 1st record. Called " The Record". Lol

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Jazzbo64 t1_ixq5y8z wrote

Nothing cool about those fucking homophobes.

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So_Do_You_Like_Stuff OP t1_ixq6uto wrote

Their “homophobia” was pretty tongue in cheek. It was more aimed toward riling up the audience. I doubt very much they were true homophobes.

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Gordon_Gano t1_ixqq39i wrote

They're the only band I know that supports my "GIVE GUNS TO THE QUEERS" platform, so stuff it!

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