I love Richard Blade. I was a teen in the 80s and remember he had such a vast knowledge about music right up there with Dick Clark. I used to run home from school to watch MV3 with him and Karen Scott. I miss those days.
I didn't have MTV so MV3 was my go-to for music videos. Later there was Video One. I also remember watching the world premier of "Thriller" on Friday Night Videos.
Everyone loves Richard Blade because when you meet him you instantly feel his incredible enthusiasm that only a fan can understand. He was there and is still there mind body and spirit. There have been a few other legendary DJs like Wolfman Jack or Rodney biggenheimer, but not many. Richard Blade is that rare gent; a pleasure and a legend!
I moved to LA in the summer of 1980 as a eighteen years old from back east and to me listening to KROQ or checking out the scene on Melrose B4 it went "high end" and was actually kind of ratty looking was something I could never have experienced on the east coast. Thank you Kurt (and Richard) for the memories.
That was fantastic. I really enjoyed your interview with Richard. Don't know what he was thinking saying there was no video games in the 80s though, lol. It was the golden age for arcades, and we had the console wars of Atari, Nintendo and sega. He mentioned pong but I'm pretty sure that was more of a 70s game even though it came out in the 50s/60s I think. He's right about Duran duran being huge again. I remember though seeing them at Nottingham arena in the early 2000s and the place was nearly empty. They was giving tickets away. But I get it, the 80s was considered a bit naff still in the early 2000s. Now it's done a full 180 and everyone loves it again. Although I never stopped loving the 80s. It's always been great to me.
OMG on the 3 rd question I said to myself Duran Duran and The Cure I guess great minds think alike, great interview with the great Richard Blade, he is synonymous with Kroq and music-wave as Vin Scully was with the Dodgers !!!!!
I know a lot of "kids" (to me anyone under 30 is a "kid"...no denigration intended) who know more about my (Gen Xers) music, movies, fashion, and pop culture than I did about my parent's stuff when I was the "kids'" ages. It puts a huge smile on my face when somebody starts quoting lines from 80s/90s movies that came out before that person was born because I wasn't into movies of the 60s or early 70s. Also, I give a thumbs up to the same person who rocks a 80s/90s music artist/band t-shirt and that person wasn't even alive yet when that artist/band was in their popular prime years, even if that person cannot name even one song.....because it keeps that artist/band ALIVE!
I remember the enthusiasm of Richard Blade when he hosted the UK show, "The American Top Ten", which was our 1990s window into bands and artists many of us knew almost nothing about, rock, dance and rap and hip hop. I'd never heard of Donald Fagen, Gary Hoey, Anthrax, De La Soul, and lots of others. We also got videos from UK and European artists like the Captain Hollywood Project and the Pet Shop Boys when they were in the US charts. In the days before the internet and pretty much before satellite and cable, this was essential music viewing!
he dj'd for KROQ back in the 90s. he played from 12-1 pm and it was called the "Flashback Lunch" and he would catch everyone up on the new wave hits. Was so sad when the show ended. :( but he's been doing other things, keeping himself busy.
I have to say that this is probably one of my favorite video segments that has been produced on this channel. The Richard Blade interview and the Smith/Morrissey convention featured on this segment adds a new dynamic to this channel.
Met Richard once at KROQ back in the early 90's. A friend of mine was trying to hire him to write for a music magazine. We went into the studio during a break while he was doing his show. He was very accommodating and friendly even though my friend was kind of an a-hole.
Growing up in the 80's and listening to KROQ, the "holy trinity" of bands were The Smiths, Depeche Mode, and The Cure. On top of that, there were dozens and dozens bands that also had a massive fan base such as XTC, Siouxsie and the Banshees, New Order, and The Style Council to name just a few.
richard blade had a lot of interesting things to say. it would be great to interview all the kroq dj personalities of that time, to get their insight on the 80s and even 90s music… tami heidi, rodney on the rock, doug the slug, jed the fish, even the poorman, swedish egil, freddy snakeskin, scott mason, raechel donahue, van johnson, etc. kevin & bean were at the tail end of the 80s & had much of the spotlight already, but less is known about the others.
KRoq 106.7 fm was my channel they were the Best in the 80s because of the music and their DJ’s Richard Blade , Rodney Bingenheimer , Poorman the 80s we’re a Great time to be a teen
A lot of LA latinos are into The Smiths and Morrissey. First time I ever heard of Morrissey was from seeing a poster of him in my Chilean friend's room
The video, Suburbia by Pet shop boys. The beginning, I swear looks to be filmed in Southern California, possibly San Gabriel Valley or the Valley. Can you find out because I've driven through Pasadena and other cities, using the mountain range as a reference but no luck. 🙏
6:20 Nah, I'm sure after a week or two, they'd come running back to current times. Tell them to visit the site bandcamp sometime. And maybe while you're at it, hand them one of those yellowbooks that weigh a ton.
I wonder if Morrissey is still a vegan. He is doing great. Maybe I should stop smoking. I like and liked Depeche, but the smith's pumped out waaayy many more good songs
Obviously I wasn't crazy about the lighting, But this wasn't a scheduled interview... it was on the fly and had to work with what we had. Thanks for watching
I love Richard Blade. I was a teen in the 80s and remember he had such a vast knowledge about music right up there with Dick Clark. I used to run home from school to watch MV3 with him and Karen Scott. I miss those days.
I didn't have MTV so MV3 was my go-to for music videos. Later there was Video One. I also remember watching the world premier of "Thriller" on Friday Night Videos.
Me too Kathy! I loved catching The Clash's Should I Stay Or Should I Go and David Bowie's Let's Dance! What were your faves?
Everyone loves Richard Blade because when you meet him you instantly feel his incredible enthusiasm that only a fan can understand. He was there and is still there mind body and spirit. There have been a few other legendary DJs like Wolfman Jack or Rodney biggenheimer, but not many. Richard Blade is that rare gent; a pleasure and a legend!
Great interview. Excellent questions. Richard Blade is my favorite DJ. He knows best.
Richard Blade is a true gentleman, How nice he took time to do that & help your little RUclips channel. Top Man!!
I moved to LA in the summer of 1980 as a eighteen years old from back east and to me listening to KROQ or checking out the scene on Melrose B4 it went "high end" and was actually kind of ratty looking was something I could never have experienced on the east coast. Thank you Kurt (and Richard) for the memories.
The voice of my childhood
Awesome questions Kurt! I think Richard Blade is awesome. I loved his answers and think it’s spot on. Bravissimo! 👏⭐️🕶♥️
That was fantastic. I really enjoyed your interview with Richard.
Don't know what he was thinking saying there was no video games in the 80s though, lol. It was the golden age for arcades, and we had the console wars of Atari, Nintendo and sega. He mentioned pong but I'm pretty sure that was more of a 70s game even though it came out in the 50s/60s I think.
He's right about Duran duran being huge again. I remember though seeing them at Nottingham arena in the early 2000s and the place was nearly empty. They was giving tickets away. But I get it, the 80s was considered a bit naff still in the early 2000s. Now it's done a full 180 and everyone loves it again. Although I never stopped loving the 80s. It's always been great to me.
same thing happened in the late 80s... kids listened to the 60s and 70s stuff. disco even kinda made a comeback
My kids are in their 20s, and love 80s music
He DJ'ed my friends anniversary party a few years back and it was a blast! Always listen to him on 1st Wave Radio on SiriusXM radio when I have it!
A great interview with a class act! Richard Blade is a living legend . Thanks for the post
Thank you!
OMG on the 3 rd question I said to myself Duran Duran and The Cure I guess great minds think alike, great interview with the great Richard Blade, he is synonymous with Kroq and music-wave as Vin Scully was with the Dodgers !!!!!
Still have my KROQ stickers! One he signed! Great interview!
Mr. Blade has always been the "ear" of the 80's New Music,,,,always spot on
I know a lot of "kids" (to me anyone under 30 is a "kid"...no denigration intended) who know more about my (Gen Xers) music, movies, fashion, and pop culture than I did about my parent's stuff when I was the "kids'" ages. It puts a huge smile on my face when somebody starts quoting lines from 80s/90s movies that came out before that person was born because I wasn't into movies of the 60s or early 70s. Also, I give a thumbs up to the same person who rocks a 80s/90s music artist/band t-shirt and that person wasn't even alive yet when that artist/band was in their popular prime years, even if that person cannot name even one song.....because it keeps that artist/band ALIVE!
I remember the enthusiasm of Richard Blade when he hosted the UK show, "The American Top Ten", which was our 1990s window into bands and artists many of us knew almost nothing about, rock, dance and rap and hip hop. I'd never heard of Donald Fagen, Gary Hoey, Anthrax, De La Soul, and lots of others. We also got videos from UK and European artists like the Captain Hollywood Project and the Pet Shop Boys when they were in the US charts. In the days before the internet and pretty much before satellite and cable, this was essential music viewing!
He's the best he was there my whole child hood in the 80s growing up in huntington beach
man, trippy . I remember that time. I grew up in 80s and 90s. Cure and Smiths were very popular. My prized CDs in early 90s.
Thanks Kurt for always getting out of your way and bringing good content keeps getting better and better 👍
What a great interview!!👍🏻
I haven't seen that guy since the 80's. He was in Girls just wanna have Fun & The Vision Holiday Havoc Rock 'N Roll Jam.
he dj'd for KROQ back in the 90s. he played from 12-1 pm and it was called the "Flashback Lunch" and he would catch everyone up on the new wave hits. Was so sad when the show ended. :( but he's been doing other things, keeping himself busy.
I have to say that this is probably one of my favorite video segments that has been produced on this channel. The Richard Blade interview and the Smith/Morrissey convention featured on this segment adds a new dynamic to this channel.
Richard Blade was/is so cool. He seemed to know all the 80’s band members.
Kurt, what an awesome interview! I try to catch Richard Blade and his show on the SXM radio New Wave Channel as much as I can.
Met Richard once at KROQ back in the early 90's. A friend of mine was trying to hire him to write for a music magazine. We went into the studio during a break while he was doing his show. He was very accommodating and friendly even though my friend was kind of an a-hole.
That's cool. Yeah every experience I know about Richard is of him being a great dude
Growing up in the 80's and listening to KROQ, the "holy trinity" of bands were The Smiths, Depeche Mode, and The Cure. On top of that, there were dozens and dozens bands that also had a massive fan base such as XTC, Siouxsie and the Banshees, New Order, and The Style Council to name just a few.
Big fan of KROQ in the 80's. Love the Smiths, Depeche Mode, Cure...
Class of 86..
That's the dude! It's his fault kids that my music taste is the way it is!!! Blame him. 🍻
Loved KROQ!!
Agreed 🙂
Awsome !!!!
Thank you
richard blade had a lot of interesting things to say.
it would be great to interview all the kroq dj personalities of that time, to get their insight on the 80s and even 90s music… tami heidi, rodney on the rock, doug the slug, jed the fish, even the poorman, swedish egil, freddy snakeskin, scott mason, raechel donahue, van johnson, etc.
kevin & bean were at the tail end of the 80s & had much of the spotlight already, but less is known about the others.
Those names brought back some great memories. I remember seeing some of those DJ's shopping for vinyl at Poo-Bah Records in Pasadena.
KRoq 106.7 fm
was my channel
they were the Best in the 80s because of the music and their DJ’s Richard Blade , Rodney Bingenheimer , Poorman
the 80s we’re a Great time to be a teen
My teen years were not so great in the 80's but KROQ and all the awesome music more than made up for it.
A lot of LA latinos are into The Smiths and Morrissey. First time I ever heard of Morrissey was from seeing a poster of him in my Chilean friend's room
The epitome of 80's - KROQ - Richard Blade - LA - SF Valley - The Factory - Sherman Oaks Galleria 😂
Definitely
Morrisey is now tucker Carlson in a band.
Hey, it's the Dance tv host!
New Order may up there in popularity with Smiths/Morrissey, Cure, Depeche Mode, and Duran Duran
i wouild love this i do the smiths disco in manchester uk
The video, Suburbia by Pet shop boys. The beginning, I swear looks to be filmed in Southern California, possibly San Gabriel Valley or the Valley. Can you find out because I've driven through Pasadena and other cities, using the mountain range as a reference but no luck. 🙏
My co-worker lost the strangeways album from The Smiths recently.
BITCHIN'!!! 😎🤘🎶🍻
Thank you for watching
6:20 Nah, I'm sure after a week or two, they'd come running back to current times. Tell them to visit the site bandcamp sometime. And maybe while you're at it, hand them one of those yellowbooks that weigh a ton.
Not my thing but thumbs up still my brother for your hard work
Richard Blade, who?
K-Rock
I wonder if Morrissey is still a vegan. He is doing great. Maybe I should stop smoking.
I like and liked Depeche, but the smith's pumped out waaayy many more good songs
Mighta rethought the lighting…….not talking sh*t just saying
It was a casual chat in the backstage area of a club, gotta roll with what you have
Obviously I wasn't crazy about the lighting, But this wasn't a scheduled interview... it was on the fly and had to work with what we had. Thanks for watching
On Siriusxm he's known as Richard "BLABBERMOUTH" blade. Big mouth & little music.
Smiths snob here. I own all 12 and 7 " singles. Multiple copies of all. On rough,Mega disc. So have your down loads newcomers.
i grew up with KROQ and the GREAT Richard Blade