This is from 94 and is an typical excellent King's X live performance. This footage is up on You tube already although I think this is a little better quality over all.
It baffles me when I play these guys for friends, no one gets it. In fact, I’ve met only one guy who loved them. They are the greatest secret in music. Should have been huge.
It's true that they are criminally underrated but I have a whole big group of friends that loves kingzack's guess what most of them are musicians. But even us non musicians get how awesome they are
I'm a big fan of Kings I dont get it either why they aren't more popular. My only theory is the lyrics are kind of unique and it throws people off. I dont know.The first four albums were their greatest releases in my opinion. I discovered them when I saw the video of Over My Head. It's really weird because I dont know another person personally who is a fan. They are the true definition of a cult band.
My college roommate introduced me to them back in the 90s, and I ended up buying Dogman and Tape Head. I listened to them from time to time, but wasn't a huge fan and didn't like any of their other albums. A couple decades later, though, they suddenly grew on me and I bought all of their albums. I pretty much like all of them now, although that Dogman/Ear Candy/Tape Head era is still my favorite (I understand it's the least favorite of most of their early fans, though). I think their music has to grow on you, and most people just don't give it a chance.
Ty is such a badass guitarist it doesnt matter he's on national tv dressed like a tourist at the jersey shore. That is how all powerful his guitar playing is
@jimboyer6440 unbelievable. I came here to say almost exactly what you did. Jerry is a machine, resting snugly in the bottom of the pocket. Also just a really cool guy when you meet him. Ty and dUg are awesome guys too. They are all badass and play their hearts out. Like a lot of other people, I just fucking can't believe they aren't more widely recognized.
All three doing vocals, thick wall guitar sound, thump pounding drummer and a feel filling bass with a great soulful voice. All that in a three piece band.
michael mattice Few months ago at work during a breaktime, guy asked me who I thought were great trios in rock. Told him my faves were Rush, Kings X and Blue Murder. He replied he never heard of Kings X or Blue Murder. But anyways, Kings X are amazing.
michael mattice Yeah it's Carmine on the first Blue Murder album and I also believe Cozy Powell did some work in the studio as well. Sadly, I don't think John Sykes( it was his band he started) has done much about the band in years. They should have been bigger and I think Blue Murder's debut album is one of the best ever besides Kings X debut.. Can't go wrong with Zep!:) Cheers.
I remember MAX CAVELERA said he listened to this song and was blown away by the heavines of it. I know i was,the whole album was SO HEAVY LONG LIVE KINGS X
Great band. Heavy, melodic and amazing use of vocal harmonies. I hope to get the pleasure of seeing this band live someday. When people say this band is underrated, it's not overstated, it's the truth.
King's X is simply one of THE greatsest bands to EVER come along period!! No one can touch them in terms of riffs,vocals, melody!! Some bands may have the riffs, but they don't have the harmonies...some may have the harmonies, but NOT the riffs...very underrated band!! Much Respect!!!!
@@YaoEspirito No, thats not the only reason. they all sing like birds and play like monsters.. He used a 4 string many times and still sounded huge. Are you jealous or something? Don't diminish greatness. Its always so... Diminished.
Dang, King’s X rocked in the early 90’s. This sounds incredible. One of the best live music performances on a late night television show. Doug, Ty, and Jerry are at the top of their game, here.
One of my favorite moments in life was seeing them on 12-8-05 in Austin, TX. I was near the front of the stage. Mid set I yelled out “Dogman” only once. They nodded at each other and played “Dogman.” Great guys for doing that! My fav King’s X song!
im sorry i saw kings x back in 94 on that tour....and you couldnt get any tighter...one of the best bands live and underrated bands ever....their sound live was absolutely crushing...tone was unbelievable...and harmonies were perfect...
To anyone who came of age in the days of autotune; this is what a great live rock band sounds like. That is a truly great performance. Tight, intense and perfectly kick-ass in every way. I've seen these guys so many times, and they are always the same - their execution is top notch. That's the product of decades of grueling hard work, practice and perseverance.
Underrated band, I am a guitar player and love Ty but during their concerts it is amazing to see Gerry's playstyle, just one od my favorite drummers on the planet
I AM A DRUMMER AND THE BIGGEST RUSH FAN THERE IS BUT I HAVE RESPECT AND LISTEN TO EVERYTHING AND ONE OF MY FAVOURITE ALBUMS/CD'S IS FAITH HOPE LOVE !!! THIS BAND SHOULD AND WILL BE IN MUSIC HALL O FAME !!!!
This disc is still my go to all these years later. I refuse to throw the concert shirt out from this tour (though it quit fitting many years ago..) King's X has given us music that has made my time on this planet a more pleasant journey. I hope Jerry returns to full health so they can continue for many more years!
No matter what the reason for the masses shunning these guys, KING'S X is a Mega Superstar band in the hearts and minds of ALL their dedicated fans!!!!!
I love reading the comments feed on any King's X video. Every comment reads something along the lines: "The band is so frikkin awesome!" "(Pick one: Ty, Jerry, Dug) is such a badass!" "Why aren't these guys in the Hall of Fame?" "Why aren't these guys world famous?" LOL - it is totally 100% Love from the fans to King's X
I got turned on to King's X after reading an interview with Vernon Reid of Living Color (Who were HUGE at that time) and he couldn't say enough about how great King's X were. So I bought FH&L and was blown away.
what's awesome about king's x is that they still bring it, show after show. I saw them a couple of years ago at the Crawfish Festival in Spring, TX. It was a goofy setup, they were way parked far off amongst the closed carnival rides, had to be a let down to them. But they still sounded like gold, incredilbe musicianship and creativity
The most underrated band in the land! I've seen these guys live, and met Dug several times! Amazing sounding band. It just goes to show that sometimes pure talent isn’t enough.
I've heard several different versions of Kings X doing Dogman; this is now one of my favorites. I LOVE how the drums sound in this mix.... quite clicky which really brings out Jerry's amazing and massive groove.
The most underrated band currently inhabiting this planet! Get "Gretchen Goes To Nebraska" YESTERDAY!!!! Then buy every other SCRAP of heavenly music they've made-your speakers will actually SMILE! Heavy metal Beatles is right! TOTAL EAR CANDY!
I saw these guys a LONG time ago in Pittsburgh at the Metropol.I was standing outside waiting and who walks by? Doug Pinnick! No one even knew who he was so I stopped him and he talked to me for a couple minutes.What a great guy what a great band.Top musicians and and great harmonies.I don't know what happened to them but then they were the best then.You just don't see bands like this anymore.Man were those guys good!
It baffles me when I play these guys for friends, no one gets it. In fact, I’ve met only one guy who loved them. They are the greatest secret in music. Should have been huge.
I get it. They are great I love pleiades.
It's true that they are criminally underrated but I have a whole big group of friends that loves kingzack's guess what most of them are musicians. But even us non musicians get how awesome they are
I'm a big fan of Kings I dont get it either why they aren't more popular. My only theory is the lyrics are kind of unique and it throws people off. I dont know.The first four albums were their greatest releases in my opinion. I discovered them when I saw the video of Over My Head. It's really weird because I dont know another person personally who is a fan. They are the true definition of a cult band.
@@CP-qn1mn that’s one of my favorites too! I moon out
My college roommate introduced me to them back in the 90s, and I ended up buying Dogman and Tape Head. I listened to them from time to time, but wasn't a huge fan and didn't like any of their other albums. A couple decades later, though, they suddenly grew on me and I bought all of their albums. I pretty much like all of them now, although that Dogman/Ear Candy/Tape Head era is still my favorite (I understand it's the least favorite of most of their early fans, though). I think their music has to grow on you, and most people just don't give it a chance.
Ty is such a badass guitarist it doesnt matter he's on national tv dressed like a tourist at the jersey shore. That is how all powerful his guitar playing is
How is Kings X not 10000x more popular??? They're just monsters
Ty was on fire at this point. That tone is absolutely brutal.
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@@cvoelternah, this is early Mesa Dual Rectifier tone 100%! One of the greatest recorded recto tones ever!
To me this is Dug's best vocal period. He's so expressive; part rock, part funk and part soul. It's so sad the masses never embraced them.
I absolutely agree with your assessment. Doug has no competition in this business. Not even close
I agree too. It only took them 8 years to become an overnight success. Screw the masses.
j zachary The main reason why Kings X was never embraced is because alot of their lyrics are about God.
Can you imagine if the stars had all lined up...Doug on bass and Jimi on guitar? We would have all overdosed on cool.
I think DUg's voice now as in KXM is finer than when he was younger. He's mellowed to a distinct voice of his own.
The most incredible band you've somehow forgotten or never heard of. Criminal and baffling how these guys didn't sell tens of millions of records.
Drummer has perfect timing and groove
YES! Yes he does. He’s one of the best drummers out there today. His grove and pocket is unreal. His timing is perfect..
An amazing drummer. Still has fills I can't figure the f*** out, and I've been out this game a long time, and I'm no slouch.
I love his playing on the end of I don't care and I love his playing on moan jam
They're the Groove machine
@jimboyer6440 unbelievable. I came here to say almost exactly what you did. Jerry is a machine, resting snugly in the bottom of the pocket. Also just a really cool guy when you meet him. Ty and dUg are awesome guys too. They are all badass and play their hearts out. Like a lot of other people, I just fucking can't believe they aren't more widely recognized.
one of the truly , criminally underrated bands of our time. They do justice to the term "power trio" Love these guys
Ty's guitar tone is as close to pure as I'VE EVER imagined. Single coils with power & thump. Fkn Madness
I know this is an old post, but man - that is one monster guitar tone. Besides the rig, that is coming from Ty's hands, too
It wouldn't sound nearly as good without Dug's bass.
This song absolutely rocks! So much soul and groove as well. I don’t know why they weren’t HUGE…
All three doing vocals, thick wall guitar sound, thump pounding drummer and a feel filling bass with a great soulful voice. All that in a three piece band.
One of the best bands. Vocals, song writing, performance, and personality. Something that is missing in a lot of music today.
My favorite band of all time. So much talent. So many genres of music blended into one unique sound.
me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! King's X fan for life!!!
Definitely one of my favorite bands to see live. I drop whatever I'm doing when I hear they're coming to town!
My favorite band all time too. No question. I'm gonna to play Kings X all day and sing with these boys, sing my ass off.
Fuk yaa! Number one band for me ..sitting first place... .shared with Beatles..Steely Dan..Queen... depending on my mood!
One of the most underrated and underappreciated bands of the last 25yrs!(not by their fans of course:) Go Get'em Boys!!!
michael mattice Few months ago at work during a breaktime, guy asked me who I thought were great trios in rock. Told him my faves were Rush, Kings X and Blue Murder. He replied he never heard of Kings X or Blue Murder. But anyways, Kings X are amazing.
I love Rush(Zep is my fave)I've heard of Blue Murder...that's Carmine Appice on drums right?
michael mattice Yeah it's Carmine on the first Blue Murder album and I also believe Cozy Powell did some work in the studio as well. Sadly, I don't think John Sykes( it was his band he started) has done much about the band in years. They should have been bigger and I think Blue Murder's debut album is one of the best ever besides Kings X debut.. Can't go wrong with Zep!:) Cheers.
***** Thanks for all the info about Blue Murder...I'll have to check them out again...it's been a while!:)
***** Here is another great trio. Check out early Grand Funk Railroad. Start with Paranoid and go from there. Make sure you crank it up loud!!!!!!!
Most underrated band from the 90's. They kicked ass!!!
This is live. I usually don't like Live, but they're bad ass. Underrated but one of the best, Kings X.
I remember MAX CAVELERA said he listened to this song and was blown away by the heavines of it. I know i was,the whole album was SO HEAVY LONG LIVE KINGS X
Great band. Heavy, melodic and amazing use of vocal harmonies. I hope to get the pleasure of seeing this band live someday. When people say this band is underrated, it's not overstated, it's the truth.
They are like standing in a fire that burns deeply, mixed with a meadow of flowers... and yet it doesn't hurt, but it feels so good.
King's X is simply one of THE greatsest bands to EVER come along period!! No one can touch them in terms of riffs,vocals, melody!! Some bands may have the riffs, but they don't have the harmonies...some may have the harmonies, but NOT the riffs...very underrated band!! Much Respect!!!!
Fact : Dug has aged exactly 2 years since this video was shot.
lol
And he just turned 70 and is still rocking!
My sides are splitting 😂
@@whydoesgoogleneedmyname6839 WTF! 70!?!?!?
Fact: he was 40 in this video.
3 guys that sound like a 20 piece band... Brutal!
Dug is playing a 12 string bass. That doesn't hurt.
@@YaoEspirito And your point is?
@@dcore64
That's one reason they've got such a full sound.
@@YaoEspirito No, thats not the only reason. they all sing like birds and play like monsters.. He used a 4 string many times and still sounded huge. Are you jealous or something? Don't diminish greatness. Its always so... Diminished.
@@dcore64
Why you negative, Dog? I'm a fan. I love the full bass sound.
possibly the greatest rock band ever
Christ, listen to that guitar ROAR!
Not just the guitar. That Hamer 12 bass has a contribution.
@@johnfritts371 Yes Sir, that bass has a lot of sonic real-estate and the song wouldn't sound the same without it.
Dang, King’s X rocked in the early 90’s. This sounds incredible. One of the best live music performances on a late night television show. Doug, Ty, and Jerry are at the top of their game, here.
One of my favorite moments in life was seeing them on 12-8-05 in Austin, TX. I was near the front of the stage. Mid set I yelled out “Dogman” only once. They nodded at each other and played “Dogman.” Great guys for doing that! My fav King’s X song!
This is one of their best all time songs. They just kill!!!
im sorry i saw kings x back in 94 on that tour....and you couldnt get any tighter...one of the best bands live and underrated bands ever....their sound live was absolutely crushing...tone was unbelievable...and harmonies were perfect...
Damn! That is some great sounding guitar. Clear, crunching, thick. A great combo of modern and vintage sounding.
One of the most underrated bands period!!! I saw Scott Ian giving them mad props. Can you believe a three piece!!! I will love them forever!!!
There is nothing else like King's X anywhere, and won't be again.
This is by far the best live recording of Dogman. Thank you MTV! 🤘🏻
the most ridiculously awesome band that never seems to get the credit they deserve!!!
Cool to think Dug was 44 singing that good. He’s got a killer voice!
Kings X is one of the BEST bands..........ever !!!!!
One of the greatest heavy hitters of all time... Kings X rocks your face off!!
A smokin groove 20 years later.
To anyone who came of age in the days of autotune; this is what a great live rock band sounds like. That is a truly great performance. Tight, intense and perfectly kick-ass in every way. I've seen these guys so many times, and they are always the same - their execution is top notch. That's the product of decades of grueling hard work, practice and perseverance.
Underrated band, I am a guitar player and love Ty but during their concerts it is amazing to see Gerry's playstyle, just one od my favorite drummers on the planet
I AM A DRUMMER AND THE BIGGEST RUSH FAN THERE IS BUT I HAVE RESPECT AND LISTEN TO EVERYTHING AND ONE OF MY FAVOURITE ALBUMS/CD'S IS FAITH HOPE LOVE !!! THIS BAND SHOULD AND WILL BE IN MUSIC HALL O FAME !!!!
Still gives me the chills,,if you know you just know.
this is the one band that Richie Blackmoore said he would "be very reluctant" to follow
What an amazing and original band King's X is... Such killer songs and melodies... Why is this not the most popular rockband in the world?
The groove and melodies were outstanding. The greatest unknown hard rock band of all time. But musicians sure as heck knew who they were.
This song will always be one of the most solid grooves I've ever heard
OMG Kings X Live? Best ever. I have seen them many many times and its still not enough. Always look forward to when they are in town.
This disc is still my go to all these years later. I refuse to throw the concert shirt out from this tour (though it quit fitting many years ago..) King's X has given us music that has made my time on this planet a more pleasant journey. I hope Jerry returns to full health so they can continue for many more years!
Killer performance! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
No matter what the reason for the masses shunning these guys, KING'S X is a Mega Superstar band in the hearts and minds of ALL their dedicated fans!!!!!
Great band at one of their artistic peaks. Thanks so much for this!
m.k. dwyer You're welcome!
Power trio at its best . Saw them live in Glasgow 25 years ago , must be in my top 3 gigs ever ❤️
Have seen them many many times live and never a bad show always on their game. Love me some Kings X and nicer guys you will never meet.
Fantastic band 👍🤘
King's X and Jon Stewart, the combo I never knew I needed until now
Jesus... I still get chills watching / listening to this performance.. turn it up and it won't disappoint!
I love reading the comments feed on any King's X video. Every comment reads something along the lines:
"The band is so frikkin awesome!"
"(Pick one: Ty, Jerry, Dug) is such a badass!"
"Why aren't these guys in the Hall of Fame?"
"Why aren't these guys world famous?"
LOL - it is totally 100% Love from the fans to King's X
I got turned on to King's X after reading an interview with Vernon Reid of Living Color (Who were HUGE at that time) and he couldn't say enough about how great King's X were. So I bought FH&L and was blown away.
On my way to The Bronx on the Q44 bus listen to Q104.3 on my headphones, DAMN! that was like 30years ago!
2021 and still rocks!👍👍👍
Saw them twice at The Ritz in Roseville, Michigan. They crushed in every time.
Never been a three-piece power trio that harmonises vocally like that...before, during or since. That bridge is perfect here.
It’s crazy how much sound they put out. The harmonies!!!!
Still one of the best band....
One of the most underrated bands on the planet...incredible musicians; and amazing vocals. Are you kidding? King's X rocks!!
what's awesome about king's x is that they still bring it, show after show. I saw them a couple of years ago at the Crawfish Festival in Spring, TX. It was a goofy setup, they were way parked far off amongst the closed carnival rides, had to be a let down to them. But they still sounded like gold, incredilbe musicianship and creativity
The most underrated band in the land! I've seen these guys live, and met Dug several times! Amazing sounding band. It just goes to show that sometimes pure talent isn’t enough.
Jerry was beating those drums like they owed him money!
this is the best damn live version of a song ive heard! it was match-to-match on track. only thing different was that dug didnt scream at the end.
Absolutely peerless..... UK fan here and never missed a tour over here from gretchen.... I like to call them Britain's adopted house band
He's thrashing those skins! Awesome!
I've heard several different versions of Kings X doing Dogman; this is now one of my favorites. I LOVE how the drums sound in this mix.... quite clicky which really brings out Jerry's amazing and massive groove.
Utterly excellent sorely underated
Probably the best guitar riff in human history.
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It's really quite amazing that the music industry really has their head on backward! Amazing band!!
Nothing better than a good 3 piece!
This was an awesome performance. I think I was 4 years old lol but my family knows Doug personally although I've never had the chance to meet him.
Thank you Kings X!!!!!
Great song....popped in my head today....underated band for sure. Great vocals and bass skills and guitar drums everything
THE most underrated group ever....saw them in charlotte nearly 20 years ago...best live vocals of any group.
always love seeing Jerry play the drums. Technician with passion.
One of the greatest bands of the 90s.
This here performance got me into King's X. This is one of their tightest performances of this song. Amazing
I love this grindy sound in this video!
Watching in 2020, are these guys still around?
King's X is so on a higher level.
Greatest American band ever
My roof is coming down here...........BADASS!
I Love Love Love this video. True Essence of the greatest 3-piece American Rock Band of all time.
The most underrated band currently inhabiting this planet! Get "Gretchen Goes To Nebraska" YESTERDAY!!!! Then buy every other SCRAP of heavenly music they've made-your speakers will actually SMILE! Heavy metal Beatles is right! TOTAL EAR CANDY!
DONT EVER TAKE THIS DOWN. EVER.
Kings X rules !!! Best band ever !!!
Awesome band....very underrated!!!
I saw these guys a LONG time ago in Pittsburgh at the Metropol.I was standing outside waiting and who walks by? Doug Pinnick! No one even knew who he was so I stopped him and he talked to me for a couple minutes.What a great guy what a great band.Top musicians and and great harmonies.I don't know what happened to them but then they were the best then.You just don't see bands like this anymore.Man were those guys good!
The dampening at the end. With the hand on the fretboard nothing else. Lovely.
I love how Dug has so much star power and Ty looks like your uncle at the barbecue
This is tight!
BEST live performance clip I’ve seen of Dogman! Thanks for posting! This was a great era for them.
Sounds even better than the album!
..I once played in Ty's uncle's coffee shop when I lived in Pearl,Ms.
Ty Tabor with that fucking grizzyly Strat tone. Brilliant!