This is actually one of the only live performances on youtube that I just play on the background while I'm on my computer doing other stuff. The sound quality is great and the music is stunning, what a great live band.
"one of the best live performance i have ever seen." And me! THat dirty rock n roll flame alive and well with them even now, passed down from the likes of New York Dolls (73).
i can't stop watching this. amazing. i love the moog! i love how they don't even need a bass player. I love how raw and awesome it is. i can't get enough of it. another thing: French TV rocks. American TV would've had to cut this off at 5 min. gone to commercial and then come back. People hate on France a lot, but their TV spoils you when you go back to the US.
its the older generation...like many amican hatin countries, the young folks dont hate. France had some great bands of the 90s and 00s--Feeling of Love were amazing, got better when they moved on from garage--stayed at my house and were one of the nicest bands to stay up all night partying to my records...they even said they were too messed up to speak english and didnt want to be rude, so we just turned up the stereo and kept laughing at nothing! they didnt speak french to not be rude... Great band!
and it seemed like everywhere but Japan (ironically) were the last country not to hate america! the japanese LOVE americans and american culture. Europe hated on america, not sure why...but everyone i knew who moved to France said that was an ageing generation. even countries like Iran...its the older generation. America is a weird place right now...cow-towing to China and our politicians are a corrupt mess. anyway, when was this filmed? Spencer is a reserved, polite and humble man off stage, but on stage...no jokes...serious biz.
think thats a theramin. never seen him use a moog on stage...they are a pain in the ass. i have one and the microkorg is easier to let go, moogs take both hands and your undivided attention. definitely theremin. dont even need to touch it... never seen spencer flip out like this. mtv in the usa wouldnt touch a band like this...at any point, and i dont think he aspired to that. he could have, but as watt said...some battles aint worth fighting. even Caroline was a shitty indie that treated bands like they were a major. they had the balls to tell Mudhoney to "sweeten up their sound"...they took less money and more freedom on Reprise...until Reprise found out they were using a fraction of the 200k recording budget and buying houses...the courtney love jab was the end. they saved subpop who owed them big money and stayed then nirvana exploded...both didnt see coming or they woulda never left. just sales of Bleach and vinyl rights to Nevermind was like winning the lottery
"YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! THE BLUES IS NUMBER ONE! YEAH! YEAH! BLUES EXPLOSION! BLUES EXPLOSION! Bluuuuuues EXPLOSION!" Haha, fucking AMAZING!!! The way he just goes on at the end, genius!
...one of the best JSBX live clips here on AdTube I've so far seen -- killer medley of two of their songs!!! Seriously, this one rivals their performance on an Australian TV-show back in the '90s for one of their best live performances caught on camera!!!
saw this band for the first time 10 years ago. jon was wearing a canary yellow shirt, and to this day he is still the sexiest thing i have ever seen on a stage. and still the best concert...
ok, I liked it, but there has been a longer version on YT before. It started with an introduction at the TV show wehre they played the song, wich I miss on this edit. It has a way stronger impact to the end with the intro.
I saw them also 1999 but not in rome, it was in nuernberg in june and i was totally blown away... energetic, sexy, dark, passionate....i will never forget too....remember the days!
all you ever wanted to know about the essence of rock `n`roll - and then some! just saw the blues explosion last night - and they still kick some serious ass! don`t miss out if these guys come visit your town...
no bass guitar in jon spencer blues explosion no. but judah bauer (guitarist on the left) is always playing his electric guitar plugged on an amp for bass guitars. that's why it sounds like this.
Phibess, a very classy, measured response. The fact is that music IS about playing the correct notes or it would not be music. The obvious question is who determines what's correct so you make a valid point. We all started out in the garage but didn't go public screamimng "The Blues are Number One" with no clue as to what the blues represent or their actual structure. He chose the name "Blues Explosion", not me! Peace
2:50 "Fuck you!", that was one of the coolest things I've ever seen anyone do on a stage hahahaha... Such a great live performance, you don't see stuff like this much at all nowadays. People aren't "doing their own thing", but blending into the mainstream, it's sad!
Great video. i grew up in ny in the 90s. this guys show was always the shit. I remember leaving a show of his at Tramps without my shirt or a shoe. I didn't care. It is maybe sad that people don't rock this way anymore, but i am not going to be an old man and weep for the youth. We had our fun. This is evidence.
Seen 'em live. Only once unfortunately. But they were the best live act I've ever seen! Hopefully I will be able to see them live again. Edit: I just checked to see if they're still active, and unfortunately they've split up permanently 2016.
@fmalitz 1. In this very video he says "I DO NOT PLAY NO BLUES" several times. No JSBX is not orthodox blues, their music is a blend of noise, garage, blues rock, soul, punk, rockabilly.. What's wrong with a garage band? 2. Legit performance? Are you kidding, JSBX is one of the best life acts you'll ever find. Watch 2 Kindsa Love live on Recovery & if you're still not getting it then I'm sorry. Music isn't just about playing correct notes. if you want more bluesy stuff watch Devil Got My Woman.
@fmalitz Thanks, I enjoyed it too. Hendrix lame? In 200 years he will still sound like he came from outer space, pure genius. I love blues and have great respect for true bluesmen so if I'm ever in Chicago I hope I'll catch one of your shows. Take care.
i feel... deflowered, this is the first time i actually can understand why once upon a time people thought that rock'n'roll is dangerous for their kids.
went to high school in Hanover NH with him....he was an incredible artist. His drawings were great.....
This is actually one of the only live performances on youtube that I just play on the background while I'm on my computer doing other stuff. The sound quality is great and the music is stunning, what a great live band.
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John Spencer Blues Explosion is a National Treasure.
French TV producer: “You have 3 minutes.”
Jon Spencer: “Fuck you. The blues is number one”.
When I invent a time machine, this gig is my first destintion. Shakespeare, Jesus, and the rest can wait. YEAH!
"one of the best live performance i have ever seen." And me! THat dirty rock n roll flame alive and well with them even now, passed down from the likes of New York Dolls (73).
what are the new york dolls? This is so much better than anything they did. What a bunch of coattail riders they are.
JSBX is still the best live show I've ever seen.
the blues are no 1 !!!!!!!!
Sono d'accordo, gli vidi a Arezzo, Arezzo wave 1998. Una 💣
Mee too!
watched it over thousand times and just can't get enough of it
THE BLUES IS NUMBER ONE, YEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHH! Best TV Live performance ever!
i can't stop watching this. amazing. i love the moog! i love how they don't even need a bass player. I love how raw and awesome it is. i can't get enough of it.
another thing: French TV rocks. American TV would've had to cut this off at 5 min. gone to commercial and then come back. People hate on France a lot, but their TV spoils you when you go back to the US.
its the older generation...like many amican hatin countries, the young folks dont hate. France had some great bands of the 90s and 00s--Feeling of Love were amazing, got better when they moved on from garage--stayed at my house and were one of the nicest bands to stay up all night partying to my records...they even said they were too messed up to speak english and didnt want to be rude, so we just turned up the stereo and kept laughing at nothing! they didnt speak french to not be rude... Great band!
and it seemed like everywhere but Japan (ironically) were the last country not to hate america! the japanese LOVE americans and american culture. Europe hated on america, not sure why...but everyone i knew who moved to France said that was an ageing generation. even countries like Iran...its the older generation. America is a weird place right now...cow-towing to China and our politicians are a corrupt mess. anyway, when was this filmed? Spencer is a reserved, polite and humble man off stage, but on stage...no jokes...serious biz.
think thats a theramin. never seen him use a moog on stage...they are a pain in the ass. i have one and the microkorg is easier to let go, moogs take both hands and your undivided attention. definitely theremin. dont even need to touch it... never seen spencer flip out like this. mtv in the usa wouldnt touch a band like this...at any point, and i dont think he aspired to that. he could have, but as watt said...some battles aint worth fighting. even Caroline was a shitty indie that treated bands like they were a major. they had the balls to tell Mudhoney to "sweeten up their sound"...they took less money and more freedom on Reprise...until Reprise found out they were using a fraction of the 200k recording budget and buying houses...the courtney love jab was the end. they saved subpop who owed them big money and stayed then nirvana exploded...both didnt see coming or they woulda never left. just sales of Bleach and vinyl rights to Nevermind was like winning the lottery
I watched this clip before my band's show at Hotel Utah in San Francisco last night. It was our best show ever.
That’s tits.
I can't think of a better performance from a band that I've ever seen
That’s a performance right there
Unbelievably good. Just sheer energy- love how he's still stomping around after the song is finished.
"YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! THE BLUES IS NUMBER ONE! YEAH! YEAH! BLUES EXPLOSION! BLUES EXPLOSION! Bluuuuuues EXPLOSION!"
Haha, fucking AMAZING!!! The way he just goes on at the end, genius!
LOLLLL I remember that.
I was watching TV when it arrived.
15 years ago at least!!!
...one of the best JSBX live clips here on AdTube I've so far seen -- killer medley of two of their songs!!!
Seriously, this one rivals their performance on an Australian TV-show back in the '90s for one of their best live performances caught on camera!!!
That Jon Spencer knows how to rock the shit right out of your pants like no other mo-fo out there!!!
This has to be , one of
the best songs ever written !!
seriously ...
ça manque beaucoup trop des "trucs" comme ça....vive le blues et le rock n' roll
saw this band for the first time 10 years ago. jon was wearing a canary yellow shirt, and to this day he is still the sexiest thing i have ever seen on a stage. and still the best concert...
ok, I liked it, but there has been a longer version on YT before. It started with an introduction at the TV show wehre they played the song, wich I miss on this edit. It has a way stronger impact to the end with the intro.
JSBE 2020! MAKE BLUES NUMBER ONE AGAIN!
i had no idea this guy was so fucking cool!!!
thx for posting.
Seen em live twice, the best both tight and chaotic at the same time, phenomenal energy
greatest video on youtube
This is dangerous rock n roll
Blues Explosion... Saw them twice... Two best shows I've ever seen... Ever.
Jon Spencer has been the REAL Elvis of our times!
This is my new favourite thing
I saw them also 1999 but not in rome, it was in nuernberg in june and i was totally blown away... energetic, sexy, dark, passionate....i will never forget too....remember the days!
I've seen Jon Spencer live a couple times and he tears it up! This is one example.
all you ever wanted to know about the essence of rock `n`roll - and then some!
just saw the blues explosion last night - and they still kick some serious ass! don`t miss out if these guys come visit your town...
Très appréciés en France. Le trio le plus explosif du rock? On en est pas loin.
Every time I've seen them live they were as good, legendary !
Those Frogs didn't know what hit them. The Blues is No. 1!!!!!
"Da blues is number one!"❄️🌍❄️
THE BLUES IS NUMBER 1 ;)
The blues is number ooone!
no bass guitar in jon spencer blues explosion no.
but judah bauer (guitarist on the left) is always playing his electric guitar plugged on an amp for bass guitars. that's why it sounds like this.
great, no matter what is involved......just great...!
Tv sux. who was at palladium club in rome, in april 1999, will never forget thet show.
THE BLUES IS NUMBER ONE.
Love it!! Emotion..Spirit..Rock And Roll!!!
Phibess, a very classy, measured response. The fact is that music IS about playing the correct notes or it would not be music. The obvious question is who determines what's correct so you make a valid point. We all started out in the garage but didn't go public screamimng "The Blues are Number One" with no clue as to what the blues represent or their actual structure. He chose the name "Blues Explosion", not me!
Peace
epic, legend, raw power, i say it feels m**** f*** good !
Brilliant...most punk rock thing I've seen in a while...JSBX are endlessly watchable...
There are no words. Abso-f*cking-lutly brilliant!
THE BLUES IS NUMBER ONE! THE BLUES IS NUMBER ONE!
2:50 "Fuck you!", that was one of the coolest things I've ever seen anyone do on a stage hahahaha...
Such a great live performance, you don't see stuff like this much at all nowadays. People aren't "doing their own thing", but blending into the mainstream, it's sad!
great performance!
Without a doubt the most rock n roll man ever (closely followed by the other two)
Fantastic!!!!!!
the 3 fantastics
AWESOME! (and in its original meaning!)
thank you Rhythm magazine
Great video. i grew up in ny in the 90s. this guys show was always the shit. I remember leaving a show of his at Tramps without my shirt or a shoe. I didn't care. It is maybe sad that people don't rock this way anymore, but i am not going to be an old man and weep for the youth. We had our fun. This is evidence.
This just rocks, I love it!
tremendo genio
Great video, thanks, merci
once saw the blues
once crawled the floor
pissed drunk i was
but wow!!!
what a night...
excellent!
Seen 'em live. Only once unfortunately. But they were the best live act I've ever seen! Hopefully I will be able to see them live again. Edit: I just checked to see if they're still active, and unfortunately they've split up permanently 2016.
never seen anything like this before
trop trooooooop BON
Anyone in 2018??? Give me a thumbs up!!!
2019 bby
2020🖤
Saw them live in Indy at the Vogue and they killed it! If I had a dollar for every pixel in this video I'd still be broke
Class
This was totally and pure Genius, This is what Fucking rock is about. This is the very escence of rock.
Thank god for this moment of catharsis.
Had a full session on VHS in color.. oh, recorders and quality TV. I WANNA TALK ABOUT THE BLUUUUES
YEAH!YEAH! YEAH!
@fmalitz 1. In this very video he says "I DO NOT PLAY NO BLUES" several times. No JSBX is not orthodox blues, their music is a blend of noise, garage, blues rock, soul, punk, rockabilly.. What's wrong with a garage band? 2. Legit performance? Are you kidding, JSBX is one of the best life acts you'll ever find. Watch 2 Kindsa Love live on Recovery & if you're still not getting it then I'm sorry. Music isn't just about playing correct notes. if you want more bluesy stuff watch Devil Got My Woman.
La classe absolue, période Acme.
@fmalitz Thanks, I enjoyed it too. Hendrix lame? In 200 years he will still sound like he came from outer space, pure genius. I love blues and have great respect for true bluesmen so if I'm ever in Chicago I hope I'll catch one of your shows. Take care.
delirante pero hay que escuchar 'dub narcotic sound system meets jon spencer blues explosion in a dancehall style'!!!
Sick!!
Epic!
este tio es el puto amo,ahora es heavy thrash
i feel... deflowered,
this is the first time i actually can understand why once upon a time people thought that rock'n'roll is dangerous for their kids.
Rrrrrrrrrrrrrreal rock n roll, baby!
man that was fun!
This presentation was brought to you by the wet, white, and bluesxplosion!
THE BLUES IS NUMBER ONE!!!
I SAID THE BLUES IS NUMBER ONE!!!
Powerful Music!
He’s right
Audience : Jackie Chan. Priceless
He gives great banter with rl burnside---fantastic. I'm thinkin' '20 nickels' or some title like that....
OH_MY_GOD!!!!!!!!!!
This is what it's all about! Unbelievable!!
jon spencer it's the man, he can say the shit he wants and still sounds cool as fuck.
that drum set seems so small for the shit he's kickin out of it.
Not enough people say “mother f***ing’ on live TV. It’s underrated.
Spencer is so...polite and reserved off stage, too....he must get savage up there.
one of the best live performance i have ever seen. rock and roll, madafakin blues, YEAH! YEAH!
Jai.teme..\
or
I LOVE THESE guys...
no way!
Jon Spencer bro!
@altadude1 Pussy Galore is Spencer's other band- Neil Haggerty from Royal Trux was in PG
Can't wait to see them in some f****** days !!
ellos si saben de blues
This version of "High Gear" is great. After hearing this the original version just does not stack up. Great live performance.
Both songs are way better live in my opinion
culte : very very very good !!!
the blues is number one !!!
Not many people in rock can pull off leather trousers......spencer is one of them.
High Gear!
judah bauer is so good.