They either opened for Suicidal Tendencies or Crumbsuckers at Irving Plaza. I was in line and Eddie overhears someone talking to me saying they are in a band called, "Euthanasia." I didn't know what the word meant (14 or 15 at the time) and said something like, "Youth in Asia, what part Asia?" People around me laughed, and Eddie Sutton, who is walking passed the line stops and has a laugh but explains to me what euthanasia is. I was a Leeway fan but had no idea who this dude was...until he took the stage. Been a Leeway fan for life.
Eddie Sutton you are a legend, by far the best Hardcore vocalist ever. Leeway are the best Hardcore band ever. I have always loved the sarcasm you bring to the table. keep it real.
I saw Leeway between Sick Of it All and the Bad Brains in Reseda, CA..1989. The Country Club. You guys hit it outta the park that night. That was awesome!! I'll never forget that show.
Yes, I was there too. The show was sold out but I managed to get a ticket outside from someone who had an extra. Fucking missed SOIA but got in right when Leeway hit the stage. A great fucking show!!!
Great interview. The David Bowie answer was great "sometimes we forget where this music comes from...". "This music is born of misfits and outcasts".... Saw them at the Roxy in NYC. Bad Brains, Circle Jerks, Leeway, and Living Colour. All 4 were great.
Not lying,he played New Orleans to maybe 20 people. Jumped and danced around like it was a packed arena. Miss our talks Eddie. You literally had a hand in saving my life during a dark time. RIP
3:06, don't ever forget what the fuck Hardcore stood for. When those individuals came together to express themselves at a show, those individuals became a unit of brothers and sisters of the same intentions and of the same heart. If you want to be a part of Hardcore, you gotta live it. May this culture live long and prosper.
LEE-WAY has been one of my Favorite NYHC bands since I bought their Enforcer demo at Some Records back in mid 80’s. I musta seen LEE-WAY live 20-25 times since I first saw them at CBGB in 1986. The old Ritz (1986 with Crumbsuckers and again at Ritz with Bad Brains) But I always loved when they played CB’s.
Peace!! I really felt your work, bro... Leeway is permanent on all of my playlists...no such thing as playing just one or 2 songs...whole albums get played!!
Leeway is one band that any time I speak to someone about music, they come up. Eons before their time as far as sound and the music is still as awesome now when I hear as it was when I was in my teens. There are so few bands that have albums out these days where every track is great. Leeway was one of this first bands I can remember that had that!
Oh, my god. Rock Hotel Jane Street was everything! I used to bring the liquor license. Then, I took over the guest list gate…hah…funnest times. Greatest shows ever in that ballroom.
All the way from New York to my shit hole town wigton in england.born to expire.i blasted it loud Eddie boy awesome album.i fucking loved you guys.all my mates were playing Dio and shit.but I was rocking fucking leeway.peace and love to ya dude.
that individually he was talking about is definitely what bands need to show more of nowadays, one of the reasons why I love leeway is cause they have a sound that is their own. and many of the bands from back in the day brought their own style to their sounds. I listen to newer hardcore bands now because I am a young cat and dig a lot of them as well, but I feel like many of them conform to the same formula where everything just sounds the same after a while.
Eddie is clean obviously - and so what if he had an addiction? He worked hard and cleaned up. I’d rather follow his example than sit there pointing my finger at someone else - you think you’re better than this guy? He’s lived a thousand times more of a life than you. I’d be willing to bet money on that.
Leeway was great and all the guys in it were awesome - Seems like yesterday we were all in our late teens early twenties standing on the corner. Eddie looks the same except he lost a few teeth. Who can say they traveled the world making great music and great times? Don’t judge.
Drugs are not your friend. Leeway are legends in the NYHC scene but my boy looks like he went a couple rounds too many with the Hanson Brothers from Slap Shot and we all know Ed don't play hockey.
A great dude. Lots of the new jack, metalcore/screamo bands have real douchey, "holier than thou", rockstar attitudes. The kind of attitude that comes from getting everything handed to you on a silver platter. The old guys, the real hardcore guys, like Eddie, never do.
The expression on his face suggests that he might have had a stroke. At the same time the lack of teeth is common for crackheads. We'll never know. But it's sad anyway.
They either opened for Suicidal Tendencies or Crumbsuckers at Irving Plaza. I was in line and Eddie overhears someone talking to me saying they are in a band called, "Euthanasia." I didn't know what the word meant (14 or 15 at the time) and said something like, "Youth in Asia, what part Asia?" People around me laughed, and Eddie Sutton, who is walking passed the line stops and has a laugh but explains to me what euthanasia is. I was a Leeway fan but had no idea who this dude was...until he took the stage. Been a Leeway fan for life.
RIP Eddie! You were such an incredible guy. Had time for me & many others & your music was/is incredible!
Literally saw him play in front of 30 kids last night and we all ate it up.
Eddie Sutton you are a legend, by far the best Hardcore vocalist ever. Leeway are the best Hardcore band ever. I have always loved the sarcasm you bring to the table. keep it real.
I saw Leeway between Sick Of it All and the Bad Brains in Reseda, CA..1989. The Country Club. You guys hit it outta the park that night. That was awesome!! I'll never forget that show.
Yes, I was there too. The show was sold out but I managed to get a ticket outside from someone who had an extra. Fucking missed SOIA but got in right when Leeway hit the stage. A great fucking show!!!
Product by Leeway is such a fuckin' amazing song!
Great interview. The David Bowie answer was great "sometimes we forget where this music comes from...". "This music is born of misfits and outcasts".... Saw them at the Roxy in NYC. Bad Brains, Circle Jerks, Leeway, and Living Colour. All 4 were great.
I brought sand to the beach that night. And it was still one of the best show I ever been to.
Leeway was my first hardcore show in 1993. I was 17 and from this day i wanted to be a metalhead no more. Thanks😁
''I dont care if I'm playing in front of thirty kids, they're going home with fucking smiles on their faces.''
Met Eddie last night. Solid dude, looking better, sounds good. He took the time to say what up to everyone.
Not lying,he played New Orleans to maybe 20 people. Jumped and danced around like it was a packed arena. Miss our talks Eddie. You literally had a hand in saving my life during a dark time. RIP
GBNF I’ll never ever forget seeing you at the club shows with desperate measures and Bork to expire !!! And we were totally blown away !! My kingpin
Leeway and Bad Brains in Tijuana man, best show in my life! 🔥
HE SAID THIS THING OF OURS
Godspeed Eddie!
Mad love for ya Eddie! Leeway is forever one of the greatest.
3:06, don't ever forget what the fuck Hardcore stood for. When those individuals came together to express themselves at a show, those individuals became a unit of brothers and sisters of the same intentions and of the same heart.
If you want to be a part of Hardcore, you gotta live it.
May this culture live long and prosper.
Love Leeway and Eddie Sutton's vocals. Truly inspirational. Hope someday you have the chance of touring across south America. Hello from Bogota.
LEE-WAY has been one of my Favorite NYHC bands since I bought their Enforcer demo at Some Records back in mid 80’s.
I musta seen LEE-WAY live 20-25 times since I first saw them at CBGB in 1986.
The old Ritz (1986 with Crumbsuckers and again at Ritz with Bad Brains)
But I always loved when they played CB’s.
Peace!! I really felt your work, bro... Leeway is permanent on all of my playlists...no such thing as playing just one or 2 songs...whole albums get played!!
2022 ....my Favorite Band to cut grass with on a Saturday .... Eddie & Leeway !!!!!
Leeway is one band that any time I speak to someone about music, they come up. Eons before their time as far as sound and the music is still as awesome now when I hear as it was when I was in my teens. There are so few bands that have albums out these days where every track is great. Leeway was one of this first bands I can remember that had that!
RIP Leeway, COC and Bad Brains VA Beach was amazing!!
The Quickness tour was sick, caught it in Tijuana and my friends band Pitchfork opened up for them. I wanna go back. ❤️💛💚
Eddie is such a cool guy!!
Eddie is clean now n he was cool af let me sing kingpin on stage nice af guy
Respect.
Oh, my god. Rock Hotel Jane Street was everything! I used to bring the liquor license. Then, I took over the guest list gate…hah…funnest times. Greatest shows ever in that ballroom.
All the way from New York to my shit hole town wigton in england.born to expire.i blasted it loud Eddie boy awesome album.i fucking loved you guys.all my mates were playing Dio and shit.but I was rocking fucking leeway.peace and love to ya dude.
awesome job stonefilmsnyc! need to hear from a bunch of more hardcore people. keep coming
love Eddie, such a nice dude. Leeway has performed 150,000% everytime ive seen em
Eddie "Leeway" Sutton. Rest in Power, you're sorely missed.
seems like a real good guy. good answers.
Saw Leeway in Reading, PA. Club Unisound twice. Killer shows! saw you in Philly on the Bad Brains Quickness Tour!
Unisound-actually made Reading good for something. Really miss it
Saw them last night in London and they were fucking awesome. Eddie looks much better and is on top form. legend.
I miss you so much Eddie
RIP Eddie Leeway
Leeway was awesome. Jay Outburst introduced me to them.
YO! filmed at mike's tattoo shop! he does all my work. EDDIE!!
that individually he was talking about is definitely what bands need to show more of nowadays, one of the reasons why I love leeway is cause they have a sound that is their own. and many of the bands from back in the day brought their own style to their sounds. I listen to newer hardcore bands now because I am a young cat and dig a lot of them as well, but I feel like many of them conform to the same formula where everything just sounds the same after a while.
no lie, Sutton is one of the best front men of all time, as he says, be an Individual.
“Come on, girl.... PUSH!!”
Tune!
RIP. Legend.
Legend
RIP Eddie my fren!
Wow I haven't seen EDDIE in a longtime
Eddie Sutton!!! You mean Eddie Pomponio... Sad to see my brother this way, guess he couldnt get over his addictions..
Eddie is clean obviously - and so what if he had an addiction? He worked hard and cleaned up. I’d rather follow his example than sit there pointing my finger at someone else - you think you’re better than this guy? He’s lived a thousand times more of a life than you. I’d be willing to bet money on that.
yo I was just fckn listening to leeway right now wtf.!!!!!!
Eddie was that guy!
Sadly passed away…his last years were a nightmare 😢 RIP Eddie Leeway
Leeway was great and all the guys in it were awesome - Seems like yesterday we were all in our late teens early twenties standing on the corner. Eddie looks the same except he lost a few teeth. Who can say they traveled the world making great music and great times? Don’t judge.
RIP Eddie
Fuck yes, Eddie
Love him giving props to Jimmy G by comparing him to all the classic Catskills and nightclubs types
Really? Lol song is kingpin by leeway :P
dont do drugs kids.
Just glad the guy is still alive and still doing it. Doesn't look as bad as Chi Pig from SNFU.
He actually looks a lot better now I just saw him do a set here in LA, he has all his pearly whites now haha
Methadone program
at least he got through it and is back on track, this set is from last year and it's great: ruclips.net/video/zuPC2qBz9h4/видео.html
@@JJKarpinski So what?
sad to see him like this. This guy sang on some classic albums.
What song in the end?
Kingpin
rip eddie
RIP.
Rip dude
Sup! where's AJ...?
Dr know represent
Drugs are not your friend. Leeway are legends in the NYHC scene but my boy looks like he went a couple rounds too many with the Hanson Brothers from Slap Shot and we all know Ed don't play hockey.
A great dude. Lots of the new jack, metalcore/screamo bands have real douchey, "holier than thou", rockstar attitudes. The kind of attitude that comes from getting everything handed to you on a silver platter. The old guys, the real hardcore guys, like Eddie, never do.
Is this guy pushing 80 or something??
go f yourself
I love Leeway but was Eddie doin' drugs for a long time? He 's looking like that.
The expression on his face suggests that he might have had a stroke. At the same time the lack of teeth is common for crackheads. We'll never know. But it's sad anyway.
Yeah, Eddie looks like he's been through the ringer.
He has lung cancer.
awesome job stonefilmsnyc! need to hear from a bunch of more hardcore people. keep coming