Someone said that Suicide's "Frankie Teardrop" is a song you only have to listen to once, but you will remember its intensity forever. The person was suggesting they skip that song every time they listen to the album, and that day I learned that I was not the only one.
This is a wonderful story, it great how such an obscure band can influence Henry, Ric Ocasek of The Cars, Bruce Springsteen and about every early eighties synth-pop band from England.
Stumbled on to the first Suicide record in the late 70's in a cut out bin and also was amazed that such a bare, raw crude, and cheaply made record could open up this kind of window, kind of like a whole new landscape that was only hinted at by the Velvet Underground or Brian Eno. Cool to see that it blew up someone else's brain too. Kind of wonder if Half Machine Lips Moves by Chrome killed him too.
That Chrome record is like hearing yourself listen to the record. It's sometimes whispering in you ear, sometimes playing loudly in the next room. The less I know about it the better, it's magnificent.
Woah dude Iv seen your vinyl community videos before and thought you looked familiar at the show but didn’t put 2 and 2 together!! It was really awesome, I brang something to get signed but no cigar, still had a great time!! You should start doing VC videos again
This fellow performed at my theatre, The Senator in Baltimore and he was kind of a dickwad. The audience liked him though, as they didn't let his enormous ego get in the way. .
Suicide's debut was the most amazing album of its era. I was lucky enough to see them in 2003, and to meet them after the show; they were great, down-to-earth guys. Thanks so much for publishing Alan's book, Henry. I'm still trying to track down a copy.
Superb George, thanks for posting this - Henry was so enthusiastic, especially about the first Suicide record. Spoken like a true music fan plus he had so many great memories. Were the two guys sweeping part of an art installation?
Suicide is an important and influential band. But I wouldn't call them a widely known band. Before I bought their album I'd never heard of them myself. I just ran across it and got it for no reason I can think of now. It's not the only record I ever bought like that.
In 02' in Soho NYC I did security (stood on stage next to Alan and Martin) at the Deitch Projects space. Across the street they were presenting Alan's artwork. I had no knowledge of them prior to this. I then learned of their significance. A cool memory. In addition a psychiatrist once asked me years ago: "What do I want to do?". I replied; "I want to be kinda like Henry Rollins or Dick Gregory". Etc
@@block-head2982 Yeah, I've tried to find footage of the performance but it wasn't like things are now with video back then. Maybe someday. Alan turned to me and shook my hand right after the performance. I used to semi-regularly see David Byrne at the Deitch events and Lou Reed attended one as well. Whoops I dropped some legend names:-0
I was incredibly lucky and feel very grateful. He’s a very genuine, I didn’t really get to meet him, just a quick 30 second interaction about the ruts and a photo along with the QnA
How good is Henry .............period
Someone said that Suicide's "Frankie Teardrop" is a song you only have to listen to once, but you will remember its intensity forever. The person was suggesting they skip that song every time they listen to the album, and that day I learned that I was not the only one.
This is a wonderful story, it great how such an obscure band can influence Henry, Ric Ocasek of The Cars, Bruce Springsteen and about every early eighties synth-pop band from England.
Not obscure
Obscure? Yeah, if you're a kid.
Compared to the bands I mentioned they are certainly obscure
I'd consider Suicide "obscure". Just because a band is influential doesn't mean they're well-known.
@@angelotroJust because a band is more influential than well-known, it doesn't mean they're obscure.
Stumbled on to the first Suicide record in the late 70's in a cut out bin and also was amazed that such a bare, raw crude, and cheaply made record could open up this kind of window, kind of like a whole new landscape that was only hinted at by the Velvet Underground or Brian Eno. Cool to see that it blew up someone else's brain too. Kind of wonder if Half Machine Lips Moves by Chrome killed him too.
That Chrome record is like hearing yourself listen to the record. It's sometimes whispering in you ear, sometimes playing loudly in the next room. The less I know about it the better, it's magnificent.
Awesome! Just saw him on this tour in Stroudsburg, PA. Didn’t get the VIP/Q&A tickets though.
It’s definitely worth it, at the few vip things Iv been to before Iv felt cheated, but it really felt like you get your moneys worth
Rollins label put out a sketchbook of Vega's poet-word ideas.
Breath Henry
Wonderful. More Suicide material any day.
I was the dude with the Germs armband at this show, definitely surreal to have met the guy and listen to him as if he were a college professor lol
Woah dude Iv seen your vinyl community videos before and thought you looked familiar at the show but didn’t put 2 and 2 together!! It was really awesome, I brang something to get signed but no cigar, still had a great time!! You should start doing VC videos again
That was cool.
This fellow performed at my theatre, The Senator in Baltimore and he was kind of a dickwad. The audience liked him though, as they didn't let his enormous ego get in the way. .
Henrys a mentioner not a pensioner
Suicide's debut was the most amazing album of its era. I was lucky enough to see them in 2003, and to meet them after the show; they were great, down-to-earth guys. Thanks so much for publishing Alan's book, Henry. I'm still trying to track down a copy.
Superb George, thanks for posting this - Henry was so enthusiastic, especially about the first Suicide record. Spoken like a true music fan plus he had so many great memories. Were the two guys sweeping part of an art installation?
I think they were sweeping the stage and breaking down the PA system. Glad you enjoyed it!
very cool! Alan Vega 👍👏 “Suicide doesn’t soundcheck” hahah
Yeah I thought that was pretty funny too haha.
The cleaners in the back . Damn this dude just dont stop japping .😂
interesting, he has another death/suicide attached to him with that female roommate, never heard that one.
How do the people in the audience not know suicide??
Suicide is an important and influential band. But I wouldn't call them a widely known band. Before I bought their album I'd never heard of them myself. I just ran across it and got it for no reason I can think of now. It's not the only record I ever bought like that.
Yay spooky Hen
In 02' in Soho NYC I did security (stood on stage next to Alan and Martin) at the Deitch Projects space. Across the street they were presenting Alan's artwork. I had no knowledge of them prior to this. I then learned of their significance. A cool memory. In addition a psychiatrist once asked me years ago: "What do I want to do?". I replied; "I want to be kinda like Henry Rollins or Dick Gregory". Etc
Wow that’s cool you got to meet them, wish I would have got too. Just picked up the first suicide LP, awesome stuff. Thanks for watching
@@block-head2982 Yeah, I've tried to find footage of the performance but it wasn't like things are now with video back then. Maybe someday. Alan turned to me and shook my hand right after the performance. I used to semi-regularly see David Byrne at the Deitch events and Lou Reed attended one as well. Whoops I dropped some legend names:-0
Superb. Man, you're Lucky George Meeting Him. I really like him, how could you not? Henry, such a normal man.
I was incredibly lucky and feel very grateful. He’s a very genuine, I didn’t really get to meet him, just a quick 30 second interaction about the ruts and a photo along with the QnA
Good questions
I don't understand why folks prize Rollins opinions on music. Has any heard his Rollins Band records??
Exactly he acts like hes the know it all of music and hes really not. His music tastes are too abstract even for post punk fans
Because he pays respect to all the right people. From what I've seen, he's had zero fails so far.
Every day for years?