Bob the bass thing is a fucking legend.... Wonderstuff, Neds Bin, Sandkings at Sheffield Uni was one of the best gigs i ever was fortunate enough to attend.....
I remember I had this on an old VHS tape. It was a joint venture program between Channel 4 and RTE (Ireland) can't remember the name of the program but Dave Fanning was the Irish presenter. I think it was shot in Camden Town. The Rock Steady seems to be the name (of the show) that is sticking in my head.
Nerdsforlife 1 Hi, It was at the Galtymore Club in Cricklewood, a secret show that somehow I managed to miss. I can't quite see them now, but I remember in the audience was Tank, brother of Martin Gilkes, and manager of Neds at the time, later to manage Reef and A amongst others.
thanks for a very rare video of a very rare song . brings back good memories of a no worry life... no bills mortgage .kids etc. still life is probably better now but good to look back..
My favourite Stuffies song by far. They were so under-rated. What a great band - I'm always pleased when one of their songs pops up when my ipod is on 'shuffle'.
once again i cannot put in words the feeling i have when i hear this song..(absolutely no worries in them days).i have far more than my fare share now....
The Stuffies were huge in Ireland too. They were always played on pop video TV shows and even played a stadium gig in 1990/1991? at the Feile festival in Tipperary. Anyway this is probably my favourite song of their whole career.
Following internal disagreements within the group, The Bass Thing left in December 1989, heading straight for America as soon as the group had played the final night of a sellout 3 night residence at Birmingham's Aston Villa Leisure Centre. Unsure as to his musical involvemnent in america, but i'm sure you could find out....
I'm sure it was in the papers that Rob Jones died of something like sleep apnia??? (could be completely wrong). I think he was in a band in the US called the Tunnel and Bridge crew. I could be completely wrong again.
Bob the bass thing is a fucking legend.... Wonderstuff, Neds Bin, Sandkings at Sheffield Uni was one of the best gigs i ever was fortunate enough to attend.....
I remember I had this on an old VHS tape. It was a joint venture program between Channel 4 and RTE (Ireland) can't remember the name of the program but Dave Fanning was the Irish presenter. I think it was shot in Camden Town. The Rock Steady seems to be the name (of the show) that is sticking in my head.
Nerdsforlife 1 Hi, It was at the Galtymore Club in Cricklewood, a secret show that somehow I managed to miss. I can't quite see them now, but I remember in the audience was Tank, brother of Martin Gilkes, and manager of Neds at the time, later to manage Reef and A amongst others.
thanks for a very rare video of a very rare song . brings back good memories of a no worry life... no bills mortgage .kids etc. still life is probably better now but good to look back..
My favourite Stuffies song by far. They were so under-rated. What a great band - I'm always pleased when one of their songs pops up when my ipod is on 'shuffle'.
once again i cannot put in words the feeling i have when i hear this song..(absolutely no worries in them days).i have far more than my fare share now....
The Stuffies were huge in Ireland too. They were always played on pop video TV shows and even played a stadium gig in 1990/1991? at the Feile festival in Tipperary. Anyway this is probably my favourite song of their whole career.
28 years, 3 months, 19 days. And counting. X
Bass thing
Ultra sonic groove
memories are made of this.
Martin Gilks is right up there with Reni and Loz Cobert as the best drummers from that generation.
Following internal disagreements within the group, The Bass Thing left in December 1989, heading straight for America as soon as the group had played the final night of a sellout 3 night residence at Birmingham's Aston Villa Leisure Centre. Unsure as to his musical involvemnent in america, but i'm sure you could find out....
Needed a burn on this one after seeing Miles and Erica in Bris - Beautiful song
Fantastic stuff. I never saw the original lineup live, just got to see them once Paul replaced the Bass Thing. Thanks for this!
absolutely fantastic song ... great days
we keep waiting for that water like Moses in the desert
Magic song from a great time. Fuck a duck getting older what a fucking bummer.
magic performance and memories
this is as good as it gets
this is great takes me back to the day,how good are the stuff?
i'm working at a studio where they rehearsed today and will again tomorrow :) i've met them all :)
and drummer martin gilks(motorcycle crash)r.i.p. both xx
In 1991, Miles Hunt was my hair twin.
wikipedia search for, Rob "The Bass Thing" Jones
Is that the Rock Steady thing ?
I'm sure it was in the papers that Rob Jones died of something like sleep apnia??? (could be completely wrong). I think he was in a band in the US called the Tunnel and Bridge crew. I could be completely wrong again.
Anyone got this whole show on dvdr? I will do a trade as i have lots of rare 80s compilations and shows on dvdr.
It's such a great performance! anybody knows what happened to bass thing?
R.I.P bob and martin (gilkys)
I remember the lead singer appearing pissed on the James Whale Radio Show, drinking Black Tower Wine. Must've been around 1991-1992.
That was Wayne Hussey from The Misson
Its sad - but they both shine in our eyes, minds and memories.
Take the bulge and make it yours! [o]
but I heard he died...what do you know about it,please? thanks anyway
@TheSkeppers yeah I'm 39 too and turn 40 in May 2012 how the hell did that happen?
@jackaldot70 Two thumbs up mate, I couldn't put it better myself
nomis74, you said the Bass Thing liked Miles? They didn't like each other, which is why they parted ways.
miss the long hair, miss Gilks & Fidly.
Not what his wife told me...Cover up of his habit.
ihave a better mix on an album called happy daze
mick blyth had the same album.