The Minutemen were one of the most influential and least known punk/alternative bands of the 1980s. If you don’t know the history, watch the documentary “We Jam Econo: the Story of the Minutemen“. If you do know the history then you’re in for a treat: Via Rafael Landi – a live acoustic set recorded for public access…
The Velvet Underground, live and in color in 1967 – shot by Andy Worhol
This video isn’t great. The picture quality is off and there are some sound problems but in 1967 very few people thought to get video footage of the Velvet Underground, much less in color. They were a band that would strongly influence future generations of musicians and that would achieve a tremendous amount of success…
The Kinks, Live in Paris 1965
In 1965 much of the world was obsessing over the Beatles, there were a few heretics who would claim that the Rolling Stones were better. The truth is that, in 1965, the Kinks may have been better than both of them. If it weren’t for the Beatles and the marketing and promotion machine that was…
Genesis (with Peter Gabriel), Live TV Performance 1972
Genesis before they became an 80’s light rock hit machine behind Phil Collins were considered Prog Rock. Here they are on Belgian television in 1972, with original front man Peter Gabriel, performing “The Fountain of Salmacis”, “Twilight Alehouse”, “The Musical Box” and “The Return of the Giant Hogweed” [via OpenCulture]
Genesis (with Peter Gabriel), Live TV Performance 1972
Genesis before they became an 80’s light rock hit machine behind Phil Collins were considered Prog Rock. Here they are on Belgian television in 1972, with original front man Peter Gabriel, performing “The Fountain of Salmacis”, “Twilight Alehouse”, “The Musical Box” and “The Return of the Giant Hogweed” [via OpenCulture]
Video: Hooded Fang, Live on an Amsterdam Balcony
Via Hooded Fang’s Blog – Video from Amsterdam of the band playing a full set in front of a small but densely packed audience on a balcony. According to Exclaim, we can expect a new full length album ‘Gravez’ in 2013.
Video: Hooded Fang, Live on an Amsterdam Balcony
Via Hooded Fang’s Blog – Video from Amsterdam of the band playing a full set in front of a small but densely packed audience on a balcony. According to Exclaim, we can expect a new full length album ‘Gravez’ in 2013.