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ColdCaseKim t1_ixq2sve wrote

Guitarist looks like Elon Musk

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Dalanard t1_ixq3642 wrote

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

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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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81jmfk t1_ixq49vn wrote

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

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Wigeon1 t1_ixq5s7t wrote

There’s too many of us…

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Jazzbo64 t1_ixq5y8z wrote

Nothing cool about those fucking homophobes.

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YourMomsFishBowl t1_ixq8i06 wrote

Something both Old School and Cool posted on r/oldschoolcool. How rare. Well done.

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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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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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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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Magikarplvl9000 t1_ixquv9s wrote

Lee Ving was/is a great singer. Super under rated.

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PipSqueakScalywag t1_ixqx4yy wrote

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

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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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KillYourTV t1_ixr6vta wrote

Replying to Princelyfox (#666,181)

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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Dewshbag41 t1_ixrd7oa wrote

IIIII looooove livinthaciteh

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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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Govinda74 t1_ixrm8rs wrote

ONETWOTHREEFOURONETWOTHREEFOUR!!

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Uncorkedpants t1_ixrt4xm wrote

The Record - Recorded at sound city is a great album

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hucklyfe t1_ixrz68q wrote

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

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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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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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timaclover t1_ixtqqct wrote

Replying to KillYourTV (#670,371)

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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JennySays39 t1_ixuin0l wrote

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

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wil t1_ixwom5n wrote

Replying to timaclover (#681,271)

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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