He was big ….real big , he just didn’t live long enough to really see it ! I will never forget I don’t need no doctor , or black coffee , or many of the songs , he wrote , did , he was a monster of a voice ,he had such , soul , and feeling in his voice ! I don’t think , he has ever been copied or equaled , he was huge to me , and a lot of my friends back in the early 70’s ❤and miss ya , Steve ! ! !
@@davidclapper7293 ……all perfectly true. And of course, Steve’s mighty voice belied his diminutive stature. Something that always stood out for me was when Steve first heard Robert Plant sing, he gleefully shouted “Yes, go on my son!” Steve took the emulation as a compliment.
I’m in my early 40’s and grew up with grunge and 90’s stuff. But I could not escape this guy for long. What a powerhouse from such a small man. Mariott, Layne Staley, and Roy Orbison are my forever all time favorite singers.
I truly felt for him , he was way older than me I was born in 54 but , I caught a sadness in his eyes , a few times on tv ! But he was one of my true favorites back when I heard , “greeen tambourine” and they phased the drums , I haven’t heard that song in …years , but I will look it up today ! But later on I found the music business, back then was a jungle, and the mob once took money from him and his band , right after this gig , it was in ny, Ny. I heard or read John gotti, had some thing to do with that , but he was just a greaseball soldier, back then ! I played in bands , in local bars , and we drew in a decent crowd , and at first , getting all the money was not the easiest thing to do , but that was in the mid to late 70’s .This was in a small rural , area in Pa. and Md . WVa. Nobody made big money but , we got enough , side benefits ( goyels) to make it worth while , yuk yuk ! Ooohh to be young again , back then , there were no Karen’s back then !
All in all a sincere n' decent vid... however. I don't think any emphasis was placed on the "Tin Soldier" era of Steves early career. That tune.. the power , and if there is in fact any "Majesty" in rock n' roll was there in spades on that tune. The opening bars still give me chills. Blew the lid off the sense of radio magic. "30 days in the hole".. are you kiddin me? Or the sensitivity of "I know you're so good for me". They broke the mold after Steve. RIP Mr. Marriot. You made a difference.
@@davidcollin1436 That was my first concert was there ,it was quicksilver messenger service,commander Cody, and Taj Mahal. Man what a time. Good Times ! Thanks for that brother. That must have been awesome.
I was lucky enough to see Steve Marriot and his band, the packet of three four times. He was a brilliant guitar player and vocalist. I asked him if he regretted about his past and the money that he lost and all he said was " well , that's rock and roll for you. I just love playing and performing even if it's in front of just a hundred people or so" He was a really nice guy and left us way too early. RIP Steve Marriot.
An incredible front man, and outstanding guitarist. He should ALWAYS be mentioned among the greatest. The way in which he left this earth was tragic. It certainly had a great impact on Peter Frampton, especially because they had recently discussed performing together again. He will always be one of my favorite artists. Small Faces~Humble Pie
Frampton sent him packing back to England from Los Angeles, he gave Steve a chance to clean up but Steve messed up and Peter called a halt to recording, Steve died the next day in England
I always enjoyed Steve Marriott, and I think when he left The Small Faces to form Humble Pie with Peter Frampton, his singing and guitar playing got extremely popular and powerful. Steve Marriott lives on in the hearts and memories of record collectors like me.
Saw him with "Packet of Three "in the early 80's ........what a night ! Hot , loud , sweaty ...a proper Rock gig . Great guitar player and such an incredible voice ........gone way too soon RIP Steve Marriott .
I used to follow him around and saw many gigs. Got to chat with Steve a few times. He was the greatest rock star and so down to earth and such a nice guy. Gave 100% on stage whether playing to thousands or dozens. He gave it all. I named my son after Steve. Such a gut wrenching loss when he died. The best singer / guitarist I've ever seen.
He always performed at peak level. A phenomenal talent. I saw the small faces in 1967 at one of the whirlwind Saturday gigs that promoters used to put on with 3 to 4 bands playing 30 minute sets. It was an absolutely mind blowing performance that I can never forget.
Rock and Roll Animal number one !!! I saw them in the Park in 71 ... in the Fairfield halls in Croydon , London Hammersmith Odeon and the very last time at the Roundhouse with the All Stars back in 75 I believe ????... Best British Frontman ever ... From America I would say Rusty day from Cactus ....Both of them had a sad very sad ending 😢 Steve & Rusty R.I.P
I was a big fan of the Pie and had seen them many times. They never played a bad show and always got the audience into it. IMO there is no better singer. RIP Steve.
You lucky person!I wish I had seen them once Tho I was at PETER FRAMPTON Farewell gig at the ROYAL ALBERT HALL and he devoted the encore to the Pie-Four Day Creep,I don't need no Dr and it was phenomenal! Spirit of Steve in the great hall and his daughter Mollie Marriott in the audience, feeling the emotion.(She has a voice(and face)like er dad....she is the amazing singer for Led Zeppelin Philharmonic)
@@KaiserBlade is that what they say at the end??I love Stevie's "Alright? Awl right?!AWLRIGHT??!! entrance cos that's how I speak,innit?I'm from London,too..
Saw Humble Pie twice, once in Birmingham and once in Hyde Park London. Steve Marriott had a voice twenty years before his time. Listen to him trying to hold back on Tin Soldier with the Small Faces and you will see what was to come. Great voice and as the presenter says, gone far too soon. RIP Steve.
Thanks for making this. I saw Steve around 1982 at the Sandringham Commodore Hotel in Melbourne AUS. I’d been a big fan of 60s music even though I grew up in 70’s. Steve had the most amazing voice and rocked harder than anyone I’ve seen since (and that’s all the greats). So underrated then and now RIP
I saw Steve Marriott and Small Faces at the Floral Hall In Southport England in 1966. Absolutely amazing talent. In those days bands like Small Faces, the Who, Spencer Davis, Manfred Mann and Yardbirds were still playing dance halls and you could literally get within touching distance at the front of the stage. We had no idea how good we had it at the time.
You’re right Peter. I first saw The Who (then the High Numbers) in 1965 in our local dance hall in Luton. I was literally standing right in front of Pete Townshend’s amp and speaker. I was almost deaf for a whole week! Young and stupid…
An incisive and wonderful tribute to an enormously talented man of short stature who was a true giant of his time. He touched so many of our lives in a ‘big’ way. Thank you.
Just saw this. I was fortunate to see Steve snd the Small Faces very early in their career in England where I’m from. He had a great voice and on stage persona. One of the best of the British rock singers of the 60s in my opinion. He was born to be a rock star!
I saw Humble Pie in 1973 in Kalamazoo. They were thundering great. Someone threw a wine bottle at Steve and nearly hit him. Steve stopped the show and told the guy he was going to kick his fucking ass and shut down the show. After that, the Pie tore that arena down. It was fantastic!! I miss those guys, but if you play in the snow too much it will freeze you to death!
I discovered Humble Pie as a teen in the early 1990's 17:24 . As a rock music junkie and later bassist and lead vocalist in my own band, Steve Marriott set a standard for me to which all vocalist are measured and Humble Pie inspired me with their live performances, thanks to RUclips.
My personal opinion is that the partnership of Marriott/Lane was just as creative as Lennon/McCartney. Their mix of their working class parents music hall influences, fused with their own American rhythm and blues and Motown influences are what made them completely unique. Take the song "Rene" as an example. Starts off as a London working class music hall styled song that turns into a psychedelic blues jam at the end. They were completely unique and authentic. Autumn stone and Tin soldier are other personal favourites of mine.
Steve's VOICE was so big and perfect for ROCK. This guy clearly mesmerized audiences in the late sixties. When I first heard Humble Pie, I learned how to Rock Hard. No kidding.
My first concert was the Smokin tour when they played in Houston. The music was awesome but his voice was mesmerizing. Saw them a second time and I remained a fan of Marriot's from then on. Perhaps the best blues rock singer ever.
Saw Steve in the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff. He had P.P. Arnold as a guest backing vocalist. His involving of the audience was amazing, and the sound was sensational. Of many great live gigs seen, his is the fondest of memories.
Steve Marriott was one of the all time greatest vocalist and front man ever, bar none. That he is not even on Rolling STONE'S LIST OF TOP 100 VOCALISTS IS A CRIME. I was lucky enough to see Humble Pie with and without Peter Frampton several times, including one of the Fillmore shows from the album. One of the greatest, if not the greatest all time live act - and I've seen a few in my time. Sadly he was screwed over, went overboard with drink and drugs and never received the accolades and recognition he deserved in his lifetime. Glad I got to experience his raw energy and talent, even in later years with Packet of Three. Rock On!
I saw him with humble pie and Peter Frampton in 1970, I was 14 years old. He played with King Crimson and J Geils band at the Philadelphia spectrum at humble pie was fantastic. My first concert I wasn't allowed to go, I went anyway, I got home and my dad asked me. Can you handle that, I said yes. He said OK you can go to concert. My dad was great, a Navy pilot someone to look up to. Those were the best days of anyone's lives.
For what it's worth, Steve got his props in the music industry. He was already a legend while he was still living. He turned down many huge and extremely lucrative opportunities even years after Humble Pie for his own reasons. He was a troubled soul as well as a huge talent. RIP.
Thank you for doing this for my guitar teacher from the early 80s. His voice was only matched by his gift on guitar. I learned tons from him during our time together..
@@RiverDocs ……Steve was a fabulous guitarist but I always felt his amazing voice overshadowed his guitar prowess. Had he not been a singer, I believe Steve Marriott would have been hailed as a guitarist of note. Thanks for sharing.
So sad that world class talent, both in the past, and probably still, is exploited by thugs and bullies calling themselves managers. I love musicians. They should be protected and every manager should be audited for financial transactions and personal treatment of those they manage. I wonder how it would have turned out with Marriot and Bowie. I guess being vulnerable, gullible, naive and addicted to substances, is a terrible cocktail combination, some of whom do not recover, and some today still are never realised for their talent. Thank you sir for posting this. Marriot's vocals, charisma and energy were so real and what a performer. I guess I have to "entrust all things to Him who judges justly" to see where Steve ended up at the end of his life. What a tragedy. It serves as a reminder to us all please be kind to musicians my friends.
Glad you posted this. Ive always thought Humble Pie with Frampton and Marriot was the best.I saw them twice.I'm 70 now and always thought he never got the recognition he deserved.Marriot could sing without a mic and his voice filled the hall amazing.
Next to Paul Rodgers, Steve was my ultimate hero. (I'm 77) I knew his journey was hard but... Thank you for this. It makes me love him even more. (I'm a 'Brit' btw)
I too was lucky enuff to see Pie during their fairwell tour in the 70s & I can say beyond a reasonable doubt it was 1 of the best shows I have ever seen on my life & Ive seen alot of em.
Steve was the epitome of a rock star, when I first heard Small Faces I was certainly captivated by their sound and Steve's powerful vocals and then here comes Humble Pie and I was blown away and a fan forever, years later when I heard Steve and Peter were writing and recording I got so excited I nearly peed myself and the next news I got was Steve had died in a house fire and to me that was the day the music died.
I engineered and mixed loads of work with Steve, sadly missed . An astounding talent , wonderful soulful kind musician, inspiring & energetic. The world is a sadder place without his vibe. Eat It, Smokin , Street Rats ( part ), If you think you're groovy, Would you believe ( Billy Nichols).. a powerhouse of a man . Thank you for your superb documentary.
You're welcome Alan. Glad you enjoyed it. I can only imagine what it was like being that close to his music. Wish I could have talked to you before this video. I bet you have some good information on his mind musically. If you ever want to talk feel free to email me riverdocs@yahoo.com Thanks for watching!
RUclips reveals that Steve Marriott and Humble Pie had a pretty large number of recordings, and they went way back to delta blues. Steve had a great vocal range, unmatched by anyone I know - in rock or anywhere else. His getting screwed by management, and probably over- spending, over- charged by touring, came at the worst time. Frampton is a good bloke, too bad his offer for reunion didn't work. ** Great little documentary, see RUclips discography. THANKS ! - Mark T, Michigan, USA
Humble Pie was a great band and Steve Marriot one of the finest vocalists, along with Paul Rodgers, Britian ever produced. Managment practices back then was why I turned my back road and club work and became a street musician. We lost a great one when we lost Steve.
In July 1981 I saw Steve with Humble Pie at the Columbus Agora (Ohio), with Mother's Finest opening. I was backstage and even got to speak with the man for a little while. It was one of the greatest rockin' nights I ever experienced. But that did not seem to fit into the band's timeline as you explained it. I KNOW I did not imagine that evening in 1981. Thank you for a great video about a great talent and overall human being such as Mr. Marriott. This video made me a subscriber.
Thanks for the sub David. Appreciate it! Here is the thing with research going 40 years back. Facts can be sketchy. Steve did go back out with Humble Pie in the early 80's for a while. There is no doubt about that. Getting the exact dates he was there and showed up is a lot harder to find lol The concert you speak of in Columbus shows the date of 1981 and Steve was out there with HP then. The date of that concert that I can come up with happened in March of 81, now that is not saying they didn't come back thru in July and do another one show that just didn't get on record? But as long as you were there and keep them memories and got to see Steve...that's all that matters 😁 Again thanks for the sub and for your comment!
@@RiverDocs I KNOW it was July because the Agora had no AC and it was HOT in there. I must also add Mother's Finest rocked the house as an opening act. I'm sure you are familiar with them. Sorry I missed your "live" this evening.
@@RiverDocs I think I owe you an apology. I hope my reply to you last night did not seem like I was being an argumentative jerk. I don't know why I am so stuck on a July date for that concert. I just know it was summertime and VERY hot. (I mean, it WAS 42 years ago and my friend Mr. Natural stopped for a visit that day and was more than generous.) But it was SO hot the place ran completely out of beer and the bar manager borrowed my old Chevy pick-up to make a frantic beer run to neighboring clubs. I ALSO should have thanked you for all the research you did looking up the band's dates that year. I truly appreciate the time you surely spent on that. Finally, thank you for the great content on your channel. I binge-watched several of your older uploads with my morning coffee today. 'Twas ever thus, Man.
@@RiverDocs (And serious props still need to go to Mother's Finest for completely rocking the house as the opening act. That is a band that never got the recognition they deserved.)
My 2nd son was born on 022587 he was 5.4 LBS. He is one of the strongest and most talented of all my children. Steve from the start of his life was lowered in what we may expect. Never discount any of us we are always stronger then any one of us think!
I was lucky enough to have met him in the 1980’s when my future wife and I used to babysit for one of his band members. They would come home after a gig and have a jam which was absolutely amazing. Just a regular bloke to me who didn’t act like the star he was. R.I.P Steve.
Nice sympathetic Bio-piece - well done!! Stevie was a huge talent, and an absolute dynamo - but just cursed with bad luck and frustration, which in turn fuelled the addictions. So sad.
I was at the Fillmore East when they recorded Rockin' The Fillmore, and Marriott was the most dynamic rock front man I had ever seen. He was all over the stage, and at one point, was singing over the band without a microphone. And you could hear him clearly! I saw Humble Pie again a couple of years later in Roanoke, VA, and we met the band later at their hotel. I remember Marriott was exactly my size as we chatted for a few minutes. He was easily one of rock's greatest characters, and it's a shame he was treated so badly by crooked managers. Then again, he let it happen, by not taking charge of his business interests. All for nothing at this point. Truly, one of the greats.
I'm shocked, completely shocked that more is not known about Steve Marriot, & his incredible talent. I also don't understand how so many of us never got exposed to the Small Faces when we were teenagers?? I knew about the Beatles music when I was 6. Found Led Zeppelin at 8. Pink Floyd at 9. Many other great bands after that. How did nobody of our entire peer group go thru high school without once cranking out the Small Faces on the sound systems before file sharing? There were no older brothers or sisters who turned us on to The Small Faces or Humble Pie. No Aunts or Uncles either. What the F**k!! I first read about Steve Marriot when I was 15, big into Led Zeppelin, reading Hammer of the Gods. Jimmy Page tried to recruit him for the New Yardbirds as lead vocalists. That was the only mention of Steve Marriot. The Small Faces and Humble Pie might get mentioned in a book or an article, but they never were played on MTV or FM radio. Even the Yardbirds, we knew about, because of their association with Clapton, Beck and Page. We had all heard "For Your Love". We had listened to Rod Stewart & Ron Wood with the Faces. It's now, in this digital age of RUclips, etc, that I am exposed to the greatness of the Small Faces and Humble Pie. The incredible talent of Steve Marriot. We never ever heard his music on radio, years ago. Last night, I'm driving around NYC and they are still playing bits from Frampton Comes Alive, which was huge in America in 1976 and never went away. To me, he doesn't compare to Steve Marriot. Certainly Frampton was/is great, but Steve Marriot is as great, if not better. To me. I just don't understand it. It's like finding gold! Having my mind blown. This great collection of music. This great body of work. Man, so many singers have ripped this guy off and never gave him any credit.
I love your passion, Jack. I feel the same way about Small Faces and Humble Pie . I assume that you grew up in the US. Small Faces were very popular in Great Britain and Europe form 1965-68. We in the US were not lucky enough to be exposed to them except for one song "Itchicoo Park", which made it into the US singles charts. Several reasons have been written as to why they didn't come over on the British Invasion wave. Most blame their thug of a manager Don Arden who did not want them to get out from under his thumb, so did everything to discourage them. Also, their keyboard player Ian McLagan got busted at Heathrow Airport with a quantity of hash, so couldn't get a visa. Some people close to Steve have said that talented as he was, he lacked self esteem and was afraid SF's would fail in the US. What ever the reason, it's a shame as I think they would have killed it. Humble pie did tour the US extensively and released 8 albums. I had a copy of "Smokin" in 1973 and played it to death. I believe that there is a resurgence of interest in Steve Marriott due to RUclips. Just in the last 2 years I have noticed more an more people discovering them. Please spread the word, brother. Cheers....
@@cindyfalstrom7231 For us who lived in Europe in the 60's, Small Faces where all over radio and the music magazines! I first heard Sha la la la lee on the local radio in Zagreb.
@@melarch.5424 No disrespect meant for Monkees, I was a teeny bopper then and Had a big crush on Davey Jones LOL. We heard lots of great music in the 60's in the US, but I don't know what we missed from UK . Obvious lesser bands probably weren't played. I don't remember Small Faces or Easybeats back then. Only discovered them as an adult. I think that 1963-73 was the greatest time for music. I feel lucky to have been there. Of course the downside is that now I'm old 😝
Well Doc I learned something tonight I wasn't aware of all of what happened to Steve a pretty sad story. He really gave Frampton a chance to get famous.
I never saw them in the same concert, but saw both bands, and the Faces, almost all their appearances in Detroit. My introduction to these Bands began with a concert in 1970, featuring Johnny Winter, The Faces, and Three Dog Night. Changed my life, as the previous concerts I'd been to were,The Monkees, and later, Paul Revere and the Raiders.
I never saw them in the same concert, but saw both bands, and the Faces, almost all their appearances in Detroit. My introduction to these Bands began with a concert in 1970, featuring Johnny Winter, The Faces, and Three Dog Night. Changed my life, as the previous concerts I'd been to were,The Monkees, and later, Paul Revere and the Raiders.
Saw Steve in 1980 in a small club in NJ called the hole in the wall. He was touring as Humble pie but only original member was him. Regardless of that fact he was a one man show. A super talented singer and guitarist. RIP Steve.
I saw Steve in the toilet getting dress into stage clothes in a pub called the Stoker in Coventry England. The band called Pack Of Three . Great gig 😍😎🎤
Steve was legend . Excellent voice , performer and guitar player .From the Small faces , to Humble Pie . He had great stage chops and presence .Seen them several times ,and even partied with him is his bus one time. Great bunch of guys ,really had their $hit together . As they say ,those were the days .👍
Humble Pie: East Ham, Granada 1974. My very first gig at the tender age of 16. I used to live and work in East Ham & Manor Park area where he met Ronnie Lane back in the 60s. The Ruskin Arms pub was just up the road from where I lived. Steve Marriott should be remembered like other rock greats. Sadly he like many other young musicians were shafted by management and record companies...RIP Steve they don't make them like you anymore. "Get on back to good old Beckton Dumps"
He was a great laugh and seemed such a beautiful soul. I saw him play with the pack of 3, like you buy in gents toilets in the pub. He came alive on stage. I actually liked him in pub band. His bass player Jim and Shirley the drummer were really good. I saw them in Putney at the half Moon and my bird loved the gig also.
Today, managers would not be able to get away with such financial exploitation.Steve ended up becoming a great tragedy, playing in local pubs, penniless.His influence is felt in 5 generations of British music from Led Zeppelin to The Jam to Oasis to the Arctic Monkeys.Very few in British musical history can sing, play guitar and have the charisma that Steve Marriot had before his financial and personal battles got too much for him. RIP a true British musical legend.He will never be forgotten.
thanks for a brilliant and informative doco on Steve. I was a Small Faces fan way back and their music will always go on. cheers and very best wishes to you.
I saw Steve Marriott fronting Humble Pie at a one-day rock festival headlined by The Who held at Charlton Athletic Football Stadium in South London on 18th May 1974. The crowd were muted after sitting through Lindisfarne and Maggie Bell, both basically folk acts playing to a hard rock crowd, but then Humble Pie came on and supercharged everything. Marriott was only a short geezer but he was like a pepper pot. I'll never forget how he thanked the audience for the cheers and applause, "Gawd bless yer guts! More power to yer balls!" Words that will live with me forever.
Ah, Deep joy of a songload in the eardroves ! as Happiness Stan would say. Saw Steve and his Packet of three in '83. Incredible energy and that voice, Small Faces has been a big influence on me. When Band Aid was on Steve shouldve been at Wembley that day, instead this bastion of British rock,was playing a small pub in South West London. Small in stature but a huge talent and, along with Paul Rogers of Free/Bad Company, the greatest blues rock vocals this country ever produced.
I have always been a big fan of Steve and Small Faces. Saw them in England in 1967 and then realized why they were "Small" Faces. My favorite album is the unique "Ogden's Nut Gone Flake Tobacco", still listen to it from time to time!
Thanks so much for this very good documentary about Steve, I have been a fan for decades and he seemed to be a great talent that left us far too soon and is still appreciated now possibly by a newer audience. It seems so many performers were taken to the cleaners by their management, often with tragic outcomes. Well done on this and RIP Steve.
Steve was such a talent, incredible guitarist with a hugely soulful voice. I saw him several times at his London gigs in the 80’s and he brought the room alive with his three piece band. So sad he was ripped off and not given the credit he so richly deserved
Yes. I saw him play in October 1990. Totally brilliant. Tin Soldier is my earliest musical memory. Remember seeing The Small Faces on Colour Me Pop. I was three years old.
Great video. I never got to see the small faces but saw humble pie at Hyde park in 71. He was a great guitarist and frontman may he RIP god bless Steve.
I saw Steve Marriott at the cap center in 1974. Then early on there first tour on the board walk in Ocean City MD Him and his bass player .brought 2 acoustics on the beach.just myself and a couple of other people .He didn't make a big noise very quiet.they played a few zeppelin songs and a few more.I never told anyone.until in 1974 Steve was with a all star .I was standing in front of the stage He threw harmonic right me it hit with it but somebody grapped it.Thanks
Love Steve, and all the groups, and solo albums, grew up listening to all his stuff, damn, what a way to go, makes me very sad. By the way, bought Humble Pie, 70/75, 8 record set and it sounds better than ever, just fantastic!!.......🍁
I saw the same tour you did. December of 1971. It was my first real rock concert. The Pie were great but my only visual memory is Greg towering over the other 2. I didn’t realize till decades later, what a great guitarist Steve was. In 1977 I snuck into a Frampton party and have a great pic of Dee handling Peter on his way out of the party. RIP
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Steve did it all. He was a fantastic singer, a great frontman, tremendous guitar player and much more.
Marriott was born to be a rockstar.I love everything he did.He should have been huge.
I totally agree!!!!
Kev Mac, He WAS huge-ish. Certainly amongst his peers, if not the public.
He was big ….real big , he just didn’t live long enough to really see it ! I will never forget I don’t need no doctor , or black coffee , or many of the songs , he wrote , did , he was a monster of a voice ,he had such , soul , and feeling in his voice ! I don’t think , he has ever been copied or equaled , he was huge to me , and a lot of my friends back in the early 70’s ❤and miss ya , Steve ! ! !
@@davidclapper7293 I agree.
@@davidclapper7293 ……all perfectly true. And of course, Steve’s mighty voice belied his diminutive stature. Something that always stood out for me was when Steve first heard Robert Plant sing, he gleefully shouted “Yes, go on my son!” Steve took the emulation as a compliment.
Steve Marriott was the real deal. Talent like his doesn't come often. RIP. Thanks for the video...
you're welcome. thanks for watching.
Humble Pie is one of the most underrated bands of all time.
I’m in my early 40’s and grew up with grunge and 90’s stuff. But I could not escape this guy for long. What a powerhouse from such a small man. Mariott, Layne Staley, and Roy Orbison are my forever all time favorite singers.
A nice group of singers there
@@deadlyoneable an astute fan of all the musicians listed
Same here mate. I grew up on nirvana and oasis.. I heard all of nothing on the radio and been blown away by him ever since.. LEGEND
Steve literally had the perfect R n B/Rock voices of the modern era... A true talent taken away too soon. RIP Steve.
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I truly felt for him , he was way older than me I was born in 54 but , I caught a sadness in his eyes , a few times on tv ! But he was one of my true favorites back when I heard , “greeen tambourine” and they phased the drums , I haven’t heard that song in …years , but I will look it up today ! But later on I found the music business, back then was a jungle, and the mob once took money from him and his band , right after this gig , it was in ny, Ny. I heard or read John gotti, had some thing to do with that , but he was just a greaseball soldier, back then ! I played in bands , in local bars , and we drew in a decent crowd , and at first , getting all the money was not the easiest thing to do , but that was in the mid to late 70’s .This was in a small rural , area in Pa. and Md . WVa. Nobody made big money but , we got enough , side benefits ( goyels) to make it worth while , yuk yuk ! Ooohh to be young again , back then , there were no Karen’s back then !
All in all a sincere n' decent vid... however. I don't think any emphasis was placed on the "Tin Soldier" era of Steves early career. That tune.. the power , and if there is in fact any "Majesty" in rock n' roll was there in spades on that tune. The opening bars still give me chills. Blew the lid off the sense of radio magic. "30 days in the hole".. are you kiddin me? Or the sensitivity of "I know you're so good for me". They broke the mold after Steve. RIP Mr. Marriot. You made a difference.
Every time I hear "I Don't Need No Doctor" I am overcome by the raw power of that voice. That song, to me, personifies Rock & Roll. RIP Steve.
Humble pie live at fillmore is a classic.A truly great band,great album.
One of the best live albums ever.As a teen I'd blast it to enhance it's live effect,till Mom caught Steve's enhanced lyrics to Rolling Stone.Oops.😵
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@@kevmac1230 😅
@@davidcollin1436 That was my first concert was there ,it was quicksilver messenger service,commander Cody, and Taj Mahal. Man what a time. Good Times ! Thanks for that brother. That must have been awesome.
first album I ever bought
Completely an an
immeasurable loss. Words are inadequate to describe his talent. One of the very best ever. So loved & so missed. RIP, Steve.
Tragic, what a sad loss. The music of the small faces always brings a smile to my face. A special person from a special time 👏🙌 ❤️n☮️
Steve Marriott was a gift to the world. Such a treasure.
Thanks for talking about him. Let’s keep his memory alive.
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Steve Marriott was the greatest Rock 'n' Roll singer of all time. I saw Humble Pie live (with Frampton) in 1971 at the Hollywood Bowl. Fantastic Show!
I was lucky enough to see Steve Marriot and his band, the packet of three four times. He was a brilliant guitar player and vocalist. I asked him if he regretted about his past and the money that he lost and all he said was " well , that's rock and roll for you. I just love playing and performing even if it's in front of just a hundred people or so" He was a really nice guy and left us way too early. RIP Steve Marriot.
An incredible front man, and outstanding guitarist. He should ALWAYS be mentioned among the greatest. The way in which he left this earth was tragic. It certainly had a great impact on Peter Frampton, especially because they had recently discussed performing together again. He will always be one of my favorite artists. Small Faces~Humble Pie
I understand there was an album in the works with Marriott and Frampton. I bet it would have been great!
Frampton sent him packing back to England from Los Angeles, he gave Steve a chance to clean up but Steve messed up and Peter called a halt to recording, Steve died the next day in England
I always enjoyed Steve Marriott, and I think when he left The Small Faces to form Humble Pie with Peter Frampton, his singing and guitar playing got extremely popular and powerful. Steve Marriott lives on in the hearts and memories of record collectors like me.
Saw him with "Packet of Three "in the early 80's ........what a night ! Hot , loud , sweaty ...a proper Rock gig . Great guitar player and such an incredible voice ........gone way too soon RIP Steve Marriott .
I used to follow him around and saw many gigs. Got to chat with Steve a few times. He was the greatest rock star and so down to earth and such a nice guy. Gave 100% on stage whether playing to thousands or dozens. He gave it all. I named my son after Steve. Such a gut wrenching loss when he died. The best singer / guitarist I've ever seen.
He always performed at peak level. A phenomenal talent. I saw the small faces in 1967 at one of the whirlwind Saturday gigs that promoters used to put on with 3 to 4 bands playing 30 minute sets. It was an absolutely mind blowing performance that I can never forget.
Rock and Roll Animal number one !!! I saw them in the Park in 71 ... in the Fairfield halls in Croydon , London Hammersmith Odeon and the very last time at the Roundhouse with the All Stars back in 75 I believe ????... Best British Frontman ever ... From America I would say Rusty day from Cactus ....Both of them had a sad very sad ending 😢 Steve & Rusty R.I.P
Such a sad ending to a highly influential singer/musician… one of a kind. I’ve really enjoyed listening to this. Thank you 🙏 🎸
I was a big fan of the Pie and had seen them many times. They never played a bad show and always got the audience into it. IMO there is no better singer. RIP Steve.
You lucky person!I wish I had seen them once Tho I was at PETER FRAMPTON Farewell gig at the ROYAL ALBERT HALL and he devoted the encore to the Pie-Four Day Creep,I don't need no Dr and it was phenomenal! Spirit of Steve in the great hall and his daughter Mollie Marriott in the audience, feeling the emotion.(She has a voice(and face)like er dad....she is the amazing singer for Led Zeppelin Philharmonic)
It's really been a gas.
@@KaiserBlade is that what they say at the end??I love Stevie's "Alright? Awl right?!AWLRIGHT??!! entrance cos that's how I speak,innit?I'm from London,too..
Itchykoo Park is one of my all time favorite pop songs. 💔Steve
Steve Marriott never disappoints when he performed,
maybe the best singer ever!
He was great!!
Saw Humble Pie twice, once in Birmingham and once in Hyde Park London. Steve Marriott had a voice twenty years before his time. Listen to him trying to hold back on Tin Soldier with the Small Faces and you will see what was to come. Great voice and as the presenter says, gone far too soon. RIP Steve.
Thanks for making this. I saw Steve around 1982 at the Sandringham Commodore Hotel in Melbourne AUS. I’d been a big fan of 60s music even though I grew up in 70’s. Steve had the most amazing voice and rocked harder than anyone I’ve seen since (and that’s all the greats). So underrated then and now RIP
All music lovers appreciate that voice. Thank you.
I saw Steve Marriott and Small Faces at the Floral Hall In Southport England in 1966. Absolutely amazing talent. In those days bands like Small Faces, the Who, Spencer Davis, Manfred Mann and Yardbirds were still playing dance halls and you could literally get within touching distance at the front of the stage. We had no idea how good we had it at the time.
You’re right Peter. I first saw The Who (then the High Numbers) in 1965 in our local dance hall in Luton. I was literally standing right in front of Pete Townshend’s amp and speaker. I was almost deaf for a whole week! Young and stupid…
Tin Soldier is one of my all time favourite pop songs.I have it on my playlist.
An incisive and wonderful tribute to an enormously talented man of short stature who was a true giant of his time. He touched so many of our lives in a ‘big’ way. Thank you.
Well Said!! Thank you for watching!
Steve Marriott used to play the Half Moon pub in Putney in his later years. It was always a sell out. He was great live. ❤️
His band was called Pack of Three
Just saw this. I was fortunate to see Steve snd the Small Faces very early in their career in England where I’m from. He had a great voice and on stage persona. One of the best of the British rock singers of the 60s in my opinion. He was born to be a rock star!
RIP Steve, just know that you made a huge impression on Rock and Roll. One of the best blues voices ever.
Black Coffee. Enough said
This dude was one of kind. I think he wanted to stay honest about the music which commands respect. RIP Mr Marriot.
The man cooked & grooved more than anyone I ever saw. Awesome entertainer, musician, artist! Thanks for your vid!
You're welcome!
I saw Humble Pie in 1973 in Kalamazoo. They were thundering great. Someone threw a wine bottle at Steve and nearly hit him. Steve stopped the show and told the guy he was going to kick his fucking ass and shut down the show. After that, the Pie tore that arena down. It was fantastic!! I miss those guys, but if you play in the snow too much it will freeze you to death!
I discovered Humble Pie as a teen in the early 1990's 17:24 . As a rock music junkie and later bassist and lead vocalist in my own band, Steve Marriott set a standard for me to which all vocalist are measured and Humble Pie inspired me with their live performances, thanks to RUclips.
My personal opinion is that the partnership of Marriott/Lane was just as creative as Lennon/McCartney. Their mix of their working class parents music hall influences, fused with their own American rhythm and blues and Motown influences are what made them completely unique.
Take the song "Rene" as an example. Starts off as a London working class music hall styled song that turns into a psychedelic blues jam at the end.
They were completely unique and authentic. Autumn stone and Tin soldier are other personal favourites of mine.
Easy ,easy calm down.
Steve's VOICE was so big and perfect for ROCK. This guy clearly mesmerized audiences in the late sixties. When I first heard Humble Pie, I learned how to Rock Hard. No kidding.
Steve was one of my favourite musicians
My first concert was the Smokin tour when they played in Houston. The music was awesome but his voice was mesmerizing. Saw them a second time and I remained a fan of Marriot's from then on. Perhaps the best blues rock singer ever.
Never saw him live. Certainly wish I did. Thanks for another great doc.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Appreciate your support.
Saw Steve in the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff. He had P.P. Arnold as a guest backing vocalist. His involving of the audience was amazing, and the sound was sensational. Of many great live gigs seen, his is the fondest of memories.
Steve Marriott was one of the all time greatest vocalist and front man ever, bar none. That he is not even on Rolling STONE'S LIST OF TOP 100 VOCALISTS IS A CRIME. I was lucky enough to see Humble Pie with and without Peter Frampton several times, including one of the Fillmore shows from the album. One of the greatest, if not the greatest all time live act - and I've seen a few in my time. Sadly he was screwed over, went overboard with drink and drugs and never received the accolades and recognition he deserved in his lifetime. Glad I got to experience his raw energy and talent, even in later years with Packet of Three. Rock On!
I saw him with humble pie and Peter Frampton in 1970, I was 14 years old. He played with King Crimson and J Geils band at the Philadelphia spectrum at humble pie was fantastic. My first concert I wasn't allowed to go, I went anyway, I got home and my dad asked me. Can you handle that, I said yes. He said OK you can go to concert. My dad was great, a Navy pilot someone to look up to. Those were the best days of anyone's lives.
For what it's worth, Steve got his props in the music industry. He was already a legend while he was still living. He turned down many huge and extremely lucrative opportunities even years after Humble Pie for his own reasons. He was a troubled soul as well as a huge talent. RIP.
Thank you for doing this for my guitar teacher from the early 80s. His voice was only matched by his gift on guitar. I learned tons from him during our time together..
Glad you enjoyed it! I always felt Steve Marriott never got deserved credit for how good he was!
@@RiverDocs ……Steve was a fabulous guitarist but I always felt his amazing voice overshadowed his guitar prowess. Had he not been a singer, I believe Steve Marriott would have been hailed as a guitarist of note. Thanks for sharing.
did you get guitar lessons from Steve Marriott? seriously?
@@backslash68 I wanna know too!
So sad that world class talent, both in the past, and probably still, is exploited by thugs and bullies calling themselves managers. I love musicians. They should be protected and every manager should be audited for financial transactions and personal treatment of those they manage. I wonder how it would have turned out with Marriot and Bowie. I guess being vulnerable, gullible, naive and addicted to substances, is a terrible cocktail combination, some of whom do not recover, and some today still are never realised for their talent. Thank you sir for posting this. Marriot's vocals, charisma and energy were so real and what a performer. I guess I have to "entrust all things to Him who judges justly" to see where Steve ended up at the end of his life. What a tragedy. It serves as a reminder to us all please be kind to musicians my friends.
He could rock, soul and blues. A great talent swallowed up and spat out by the dark side of the music industry. Remembered with fondness.
Steve Marriott and Humble Pie, Live Rocking The Fillmore is one of the best live albums of the entire rock and roll history. Peace and Love.
Glad you posted this. Ive always thought Humble Pie with Frampton and Marriot was the best.I saw them twice.I'm 70 now and always thought he never got the recognition he deserved.Marriot could sing without a mic and his voice filled the hall amazing.
Next to Paul Rodgers, Steve was my ultimate hero. (I'm 77) I knew his journey was hard but...
Thank you for this. It makes me love him even more. (I'm a 'Brit' btw)
You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
Well done River Docs. Other artist always mention Steve in interviews as a influence, kinda tells you. Rock on River Docs
I too was lucky enuff to see Pie during their fairwell tour in the 70s & I can say beyond a reasonable doubt it was 1 of the best shows I have ever seen on my life & Ive seen alot of em.
Steve was the epitome of a rock star, when I first heard Small Faces I was certainly captivated by their sound and Steve's powerful vocals and then here comes Humble Pie and I was blown away and a fan forever, years later when I heard Steve and Peter were writing and recording I got so excited I nearly peed myself and the next news I got was Steve had died in a house fire and to me that was the day the music died.
I engineered and mixed loads of work with Steve, sadly missed . An astounding talent , wonderful soulful kind musician, inspiring & energetic.
The world is a sadder place without his vibe. Eat It, Smokin , Street Rats ( part ), If you think you're groovy, Would you believe ( Billy Nichols).. a powerhouse of a man . Thank you for your superb documentary.
You're welcome Alan. Glad you enjoyed it. I can only imagine what it was like being that close to his music. Wish I could have talked to you before this video. I bet you have some good information on his mind musically. If you ever want to talk feel free to email me riverdocs@yahoo.com
Thanks for watching!
RUclips reveals that Steve Marriott and Humble Pie had a pretty large number of recordings, and they went way back to delta blues. Steve had a great vocal range, unmatched by anyone I know - in rock or anywhere else. His getting screwed by management, and probably over- spending, over- charged by touring, came at the worst time.
Frampton is a good bloke, too bad his offer for reunion didn't work.
** Great little documentary, see RUclips discography. THANKS !
- Mark T, Michigan, USA
Thanks for your info and insight.
Saw Small Faces in Blackpool August 1966. South Pier, just 3rd row in....Yes I'm that old .......
RD --- I'M happy to have come across such vivid channel in proliferating knowledge of the golden era musical heros. Thanks RD
You're welcome Dadas. Thanks for the support.
Great show RD! Love all your shows. Thanks so much brother
You're welcome man. Appreciate your support!
Humble Pie was a great band and Steve Marriot one of the finest vocalists, along with Paul Rodgers, Britian ever produced. Managment practices back then was why I turned my back road and club work and became a street musician. We lost a great one when we lost Steve.
Terry Reid wasn't too shabby either but your top two is spot on 😊
He was a force of nature; him and Paul Rodgers are two of the best vocalists in Rock history.
In July 1981 I saw Steve with Humble Pie at the Columbus Agora (Ohio), with Mother's Finest opening. I was backstage and even got to speak with the man for a little while. It was one of the greatest rockin' nights I ever experienced. But that did not seem to fit into the band's timeline as you explained it. I KNOW I did not imagine that evening in 1981. Thank you for a great video about a great talent and overall human being such as Mr. Marriott. This video made me a subscriber.
Thanks for the sub David. Appreciate it! Here is the thing with research going 40 years back. Facts can be sketchy. Steve did go back out with Humble Pie in the early 80's for a while. There is no doubt about that. Getting the exact dates he was there and showed up is a lot harder to find lol The concert you speak of in Columbus shows the date of 1981 and Steve was out there with HP then. The date of that concert that I can come up with happened in March of 81, now that is not saying they didn't come back thru in July and do another one show that just didn't get on record? But as long as you were there and keep them memories and got to see Steve...that's all that matters 😁 Again thanks for the sub and for your comment!
@@RiverDocs I KNOW it was July because the Agora had no AC and it was HOT in there. I must also add Mother's Finest rocked the house as an opening act. I'm sure you are familiar with them. Sorry I missed your "live" this evening.
@@RiverDocs I think I owe you an apology. I hope my reply to you last night did not seem like I was being an argumentative jerk. I don't know why I am so stuck on a July date for that concert. I just know it was summertime and VERY hot. (I mean, it WAS 42 years ago and my friend Mr. Natural stopped for a visit that day and was more than generous.) But it was SO hot the place ran completely out of beer and the bar manager borrowed my old Chevy pick-up to make a frantic beer run to neighboring clubs. I ALSO should have thanked you for all the research you did looking up the band's dates that year. I truly appreciate the time you surely spent on that. Finally, thank you for the great content on your channel. I binge-watched several of your older uploads with my morning coffee today. 'Twas ever thus, Man.
@@RiverDocs (And serious props still need to go to Mother's Finest for completely rocking the house as the opening act. That is a band that never got the recognition they deserved.)
My 2nd son was born on 022587 he was 5.4 LBS. He is one of the strongest and most talented of all my children. Steve from the start of his life was lowered in what we may expect. Never discount any of us we are always stronger then any one of us think!
I was lucky enough to have met him in the 1980’s when my future wife and I used to babysit for one of his band members. They would come home after a gig and have a jam which was absolutely amazing. Just a regular bloke to me who didn’t act like the star he was. R.I.P Steve.
Steve was such a huge talent in a small package. Big influence on me as a player. Great video Doc!! Cheers!!
Totally agree Ben. Thanks for watching!!
Nice sympathetic Bio-piece - well done!!
Stevie was a huge talent, and an absolute dynamo - but just cursed with bad luck and frustration, which in turn fuelled the addictions.
So sad.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
I love the way you told the truth of the story. I hit my heart.
You do a very nice job telling stories thank you so much for sharing
Thanks for listening
I was at the Fillmore East when they recorded Rockin' The Fillmore, and Marriott was the most dynamic rock front man I had ever seen. He was all over the stage, and at one point, was singing over the band without a microphone. And you could hear him clearly! I saw Humble Pie again a couple of years later in Roanoke, VA, and we met the band later at their hotel. I remember Marriott was exactly my size as we chatted for a few minutes. He was easily one of rock's greatest characters, and it's a shame he was treated so badly by crooked managers. Then again, he let it happen, by not taking charge of his business interests. All for nothing at this point. Truly, one of the greats.
Perhaps the best voice coming out of the uk!
I'm shocked, completely shocked that more is not known about Steve Marriot, & his incredible talent. I also don't understand how so many of us never got exposed to the Small Faces when we were teenagers?? I knew about the Beatles music when I was 6. Found Led Zeppelin at 8. Pink Floyd at 9. Many other great bands after that. How did nobody of our entire peer group go thru high school without once cranking out the Small Faces on the sound systems before file sharing? There were no older brothers or sisters who turned us on to The Small Faces or Humble Pie. No Aunts or Uncles either. What the F**k!! I first read about Steve Marriot when I was 15, big into Led Zeppelin, reading Hammer of the Gods. Jimmy Page tried to recruit him for the New Yardbirds as lead vocalists. That was the only mention of Steve Marriot. The Small Faces and Humble Pie might get mentioned in a book or an article, but they never were played on MTV or FM radio. Even the Yardbirds, we knew about, because of their association with Clapton, Beck and Page. We had all heard "For Your Love". We had listened to Rod Stewart & Ron Wood with the Faces. It's now, in this digital age of RUclips, etc, that I am exposed to the greatness of the Small Faces and Humble Pie. The incredible talent of Steve Marriot. We never ever heard his music on radio, years ago. Last night, I'm driving around NYC and they are still playing bits from Frampton Comes Alive, which was huge in America in 1976 and never went away. To me, he doesn't compare to Steve Marriot. Certainly Frampton was/is great, but Steve Marriot is as great, if not better. To me. I just don't understand it. It's like finding gold! Having my mind blown. This great collection of music. This great body of work. Man, so many singers have ripped this guy off and never gave him any credit.
I love your passion, Jack. I feel the same way about Small Faces and Humble Pie . I assume that you grew up in the US. Small Faces were very popular in Great Britain and Europe form 1965-68. We in the US were not lucky enough to be exposed to them except for one song "Itchicoo Park", which made it into the US singles charts. Several reasons have been written as to why they didn't come over on the British Invasion wave. Most blame their thug of a manager Don Arden who did not want them to get out from under his thumb, so did everything to discourage them. Also, their keyboard player Ian McLagan got busted at Heathrow Airport with a quantity of hash, so couldn't get a visa. Some people close to Steve have said that talented as he was, he lacked self esteem and was afraid SF's would fail in the US. What ever the reason, it's a shame as I think they would have killed it.
Humble pie did tour the US extensively and released 8 albums. I had a copy of "Smokin" in 1973 and played it to death.
I believe that there is a resurgence of interest in Steve Marriott due to RUclips. Just in the last 2 years I have noticed more an more people discovering them. Please spread the word, brother. Cheers....
@@cindyfalstrom7231 For us who lived in Europe in the 60's, Small Faces where all over radio and the music magazines! I first heard Sha la la la lee on the local radio in Zagreb.
@@melarch.5424 Lucky you, we had the Monkees - no comparison )-:
@@cindyfalstrom7231 Well, we had The Monkees and Lovin' Spoonful and the Turtles! US radio must have been out of the loop about lesser U.K. bands!
@@melarch.5424 No disrespect meant for Monkees, I was a teeny bopper then and Had a big crush on Davey Jones LOL. We heard lots of great music in the 60's in the US, but I don't know what we missed from UK . Obvious lesser bands probably weren't played. I don't remember Small Faces or Easybeats back then. Only discovered them as an adult. I think that 1963-73 was the greatest time for music. I feel lucky to have been there. Of course the downside is that now I'm old 😝
One of the greatest voices of all time RIP🙏 Steve 💔
Well Doc I learned something tonight I wasn't aware of all of what happened to Steve a pretty sad story. He really gave Frampton a chance to get famous.
Saw Humble Pie in late 1973. Foghat opened for them. Wildest concert I ever attended. 😂
Bet that was a great show!
@@RiverDocs I was 18 and a rocker. No one rocked harder than Humble Pie, lol.
I never saw them in the same concert, but saw both bands, and the Faces, almost all their appearances in Detroit. My introduction to these Bands began with a concert in 1970, featuring Johnny Winter, The Faces, and Three Dog Night. Changed my life, as the previous concerts I'd been to were,The Monkees, and later, Paul Revere and the Raiders.
I never saw them in the same concert, but saw both bands, and the Faces, almost all their appearances in Detroit. My introduction to these Bands began with a concert in 1970, featuring Johnny Winter, The Faces, and Three Dog Night. Changed my life, as the previous concerts I'd been to were,The Monkees, and later, Paul Revere and the Raiders.
@@ramblerdave1339 Yeah, that's a big change, jumped into the fire, lol.
Saw Steve in 1980 in a small club in NJ called the hole in the wall. He was touring as Humble pie but only original member was him. Regardless of that fact he was a one man show. A super talented singer and guitarist. RIP Steve.
I saw Steve in the toilet getting dress into stage clothes in a pub called the Stoker in Coventry England. The band called Pack Of Three . Great gig 😍😎🎤
One happy ending will be that there never will be an end. His music will live on
Steve was legend . Excellent voice , performer and guitar player .From the Small faces , to Humble Pie . He had great stage chops and presence .Seen them several times ,and even partied with him is his bus one time. Great bunch of guys ,really had their $hit together . As they say ,those were the days .👍
Absolutely one of the greatest rock voices ever... like it you could choose a voice to be blessed with, that would be a top contender... maybe the top
Sad story of a too short life, l loved to listen to Steve's voice, in small faces he had a talent for certain, RIP,
Humble Pie: East Ham, Granada 1974. My very first gig at the tender age of 16. I used to live and work in East Ham & Manor Park area where he met Ronnie Lane back in the 60s. The Ruskin Arms pub was just up the road from where I lived. Steve Marriott should be remembered like other rock greats. Sadly he like many other young musicians were shafted by management and record companies...RIP Steve they don't make them like you anymore. "Get on back to good old Beckton Dumps"
He was a great laugh and seemed such a beautiful soul. I saw him play with the pack of 3, like you buy in gents toilets in the pub. He came alive on stage. I actually liked him in pub band. His bass player Jim and Shirley the drummer were really good. I saw them in Putney at the half Moon and my bird loved the gig also.
Huge voice for such a wee guy , massive talent
Today, managers would not be able to get away with such financial exploitation.Steve ended up becoming a great tragedy, playing in local pubs, penniless.His influence is felt in 5 generations of British music from Led Zeppelin to The Jam to Oasis to the Arctic Monkeys.Very few in British musical history can sing, play guitar and have the charisma that Steve Marriot had before his financial and personal battles got too much for him. RIP a true British musical legend.He will never be forgotten.
thanks for a brilliant and informative doco on Steve. I was a Small Faces fan way back and their music will always go on. cheers and very best wishes to you.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
As a young guy growing up in the 60s l was super impressed by Steve , my favourite singer, should be in Hall of Fame
I saw Steve Marriott fronting Humble Pie at a one-day rock festival headlined by The Who held at Charlton Athletic Football Stadium in South London on 18th May 1974. The crowd were muted after sitting through Lindisfarne and Maggie Bell, both basically folk acts playing to a hard rock crowd, but then Humble Pie came on and supercharged everything. Marriott was only a short geezer but he was like a pepper pot. I'll never forget how he thanked the audience for the cheers and applause, "Gawd bless yer guts! More power to yer balls!" Words that will live with me forever.
Thanks for sharing Franco! Enjoyed your story!
I was there that day too Franco. Lou Reed and Transformer also. What a great day. Take care friend. ✌️✌️✌️
Ah, Deep joy of a songload in the eardroves ! as Happiness Stan would say. Saw Steve and his Packet of three in '83. Incredible energy and that voice, Small Faces has been a big influence on me. When Band Aid was on Steve shouldve been at Wembley that day, instead this bastion of British rock,was playing a small pub in South West London. Small in stature but a huge talent and, along with Paul Rogers of Free/Bad Company, the greatest blues rock vocals this country ever produced.
I have always been a big fan of Steve and Small Faces. Saw them in England in 1967 and then realized why they were "Small" Faces. My favorite album is the unique "Ogden's Nut Gone Flake Tobacco", still listen to it from time to time!
Thanks so much for this very good documentary about Steve, I have been a fan for decades and he seemed to be a great talent that left us far too soon and is still appreciated now possibly by a newer audience. It seems so many performers were taken to the cleaners by their management, often with tragic outcomes.
Well done on this and RIP Steve.
You're welcome. Thank you for watching and comment!
Steve was such a talent, incredible guitarist with a hugely soulful voice. I saw him several times at his London gigs in the 80’s and he brought the room alive with his three piece band. So sad he was ripped off and not given the credit he so richly deserved
Camden comes to mind
He had such a powerful voice!
Thanks Buddy for making this one! God Bless! 🇬🇧🙏🏻🇺🇸
Yes. I saw him play in October 1990. Totally brilliant. Tin Soldier is my earliest musical memory. Remember seeing The Small Faces on Colour Me Pop. I was three years old.
Great video. I never got to see the small faces but saw humble pie at Hyde park in 71. He was a great guitarist and frontman may he RIP god bless Steve.
I saw Steve Marriott at the cap center in 1974. Then early on there first tour on the board walk in Ocean City MD Him and his bass player .brought 2 acoustics on the beach.just myself and a couple of other people .He didn't make a big noise very quiet.they played a few zeppelin songs and a few more.I never told anyone.until in 1974 Steve was with a all star .I was standing in front of the stage He threw harmonic right me it hit with it but somebody grapped it.Thanks
Absolutely fantastic musician.Brilliant front man. Gone way to soon.
Love Steve, and all the groups, and solo albums, grew up listening to all his stuff, damn, what a way to go, makes me very sad. By the way, bought Humble Pie, 70/75, 8 record set and it sounds better than ever, just fantastic!!.......🍁
I also saw them right after Frampton left at the Academy of Music in NYC in 1971. Like you said, Marriott had all the energy for the whole band.
Greatest singer ever
I saw the same tour you did. December of 1971. It was my first real rock concert. The Pie were great but my only visual memory is Greg towering over the other 2. I didn’t realize till decades later, what a great guitarist Steve was.
In 1977 I snuck into a Frampton party and have a great pic of Dee handling Peter on his way out of the party.
RIP