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Sure, mrtruestories. 311 is one of the biggest SKA bands. I miss SKA. The sound was so much better than the trap nonsense that is big in the last 10 years. 😢
311 is one of those bands that is totally unique. They don't sound like anyone else, and don't fit into any category. That's what makes them good. I spent many substance fueled evenings listening to 311 back in the day, lol.
I met Nick in '98, as a passenger in my taxi! We hit it off and he started calling for me personally. He lived up in Laurel Canyon next to Sherman Hensley and had some great tea about that dude! 😊 Nick is a very lovely guy, so sweet and always tipped well! Time has been good to them, 311 look fantastic over 20 years later.
I wore that CD out! Fav tracks transistor, beautiful disaster, no control, electricity, Jupiter, prisoner! Been a huge fan since 1995 first song I heard was Omaha style from 1994 album grassroots. Friend gave me the CD to cover a shift for him! Loved them ever since! Rock on! 311
The blue (I think it's self titled) album was my introduction and there isn't a bad song on the album. I also recommend Sound System ....... In my opinion, the rest of the albums, after Sound System, have great songs on them, but not the whole thing
First saw 311 live in Tucson az at a small club cald the rock . After the show me and a couple friends were talking to s.a . Told him we had some great smoke. He invited us on the tour bus that was parked out front of the club . We git skoked out talked , laughed had a great time . The band and the crew were all really nice . One of the best times of my life.
A criminally underrated all-time great band, misunderstood by the masses, but loved by the grassroot Excitables. Great live performers and unexpectedly one of the heaviest bands I've ever seen live. Their new song "You're Gonna Get It" rocks.
Back in like 1998 in college me and a couple of friends that were big fans had the bright idea one night to try to get Nick on the phone. We searched for anyone with the last name of Hexum in Omaha and only came up with one result and called. Nick was not there (unsurprisingly) but we talked with his mom for a couple of minutes and she was super nice, way nicer than anyone getting randomly called should be. I finally got to meet the whole band many years later when I was working for a radio station. I mentioned the story to Nick and he said that he remembered his mom telling him about the call. Nick and all of the rest of the guys were some of the most down to earth, chill people I've met in the business.
I saw 311, Monster Magnet and ….. f”ing Korn at the Trocadero theater (small venue in Philly) years ago and is still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
Growing up this was hands down my favorite band, I still have every single CD. They’re CDs are the type that you can put them on and let them run, every song is good. They will always hold a spot in my music catalog.
When I was in school I was so jealous of Nick Hexum every girl I knew was I'm love with him.... and my first love this girl I was dating at that time she introduced me to 311 and her favorite song became my favorite song.... 8:16 am
I've listened to 311 since '95, sometimes I go long periods of time without listening to them, then I'm reminded of them and binge their discography. Love these guys, and the eclectic variety of music they create.
Couple weeks ago I attended my 10th 311 show .....just a great live band. 10 rows from the stage for $73. They will not rob you. Anytime they come to Charlotte, I will be there.
One of the best band ever, i started hearing them from their first single " Do you right" when I'm 13 yo, and now 30 years later I still hearing them, and "Do You Right" still one of the best rock, rap, funk ever! And now they releasing "youre gonna get it" like theyre still 20s! What a band!
Probably my favorite band. Seen them in concert more than any other. And still remember the first time I heard "Down" and went out the next day and bought the CD. Amazing sound, unique, and bringing positive vibes. I'm glad they're still rocking and producing. 311 for life 😎.
Soundsystem is such an amazing album front to back. I first listened to it back in the day around Halloween time, so strangely it’s one of those albums that reminds me of fall (along with their song Jack O Lantern Weather). Every year I listen to those songs every Halloween and it brings back great memories.
311 is one of my favorite bands ever. I’ve seen them live a good amount of times and they’re just the best, such a fun show and always sound great. My dad got me into them when I was really young and I’m so glad he did.
The Blue album had come out was taking the alternative radio Waves by storm. But that wasn't the album that got me into them. I thought they were alright. "Down" was an okay song I thought. So my friend handed me a tape one day and said "I know you're not really into this band. But go home and put this tape on." So I did. It was 311 's first album "Music". I was literally blown away. I'd never heard anybody sound like that in my entire life. That album and Grassroots are still two of my favorite albums of all time. Both those albums are nearly perfect straight through just incredible musicianship. I learned how to play drums to those albums. They hold a special place in my heart. I've seen 311 probably 13-44 times over the years. I've met them. They are some of the nicest coolest most down-to-earth guys you'll l ever meet in your life. I was wearing a Phish shirt and Tim Mahoney commented on it and told me how much he loved them and I thought that that was like the coolest thing ever as an 18 year old 😂😂
311 Music was a promo CD no one else looked at when I was at Sam Goody way back, I thought it looked interesting, slow day at work, put it in over the system and I was immediately a fan. Still positive people and really great live every time. And they work with so much, one of my favorite shows was Korn and 311 together and both bands and crowds were so good and cool with the different styles and vibes of the bands themselves 🤘
How amazing to see a documentary video on 311, they don't get covered nearly enough. All time favorite band. I know tons about them but this video still had details i wasn't aware of! The 90s had so much incredible alt rock that 311 are often forgotten. But they were among the best to do a multi-genre crossover that sounded genuine and not half-assed. Also, i think Transistor is among the best albums of their era. Everything they did up to 2003 was awesome though.
They stopped mid song at a Van's warped tour once in the mid 2000s because the singer noticed a really big guy picking on a smaller helpless looking dude! The singer said "if you guys running security dont take care of that fuc$#!@ guy right now, then I'm coming off this stage to kick that guys ass myself"!!! Security instantly came at that guy from every direction and the entire crowd went crazy cheering and applauding as they dragged him away! Then they started the song over again. It was epic! Even though 311 wasnt necessarily my flavor of music, I gained a lot of respect for them that day!
I remember walking down the street with my portable CD player and listening to the Transistor album one morning before school...here I am now, 40 years old and playing it in the car taking my kids to school. It's been more than just music for all of these years. There have been a lot of time periods in my life where I really connected with different music at different times but 311 has been one of the few constants throughout the years. While the band has ebbed and flowed, which is what "Ebb and Flow" is about...they're still the same 311 we've always known and loved.
I have been a fan since the 90s, and it is true, their sound is unique and would not be the same if one member was replaced. Just saw them at Red Rocks and they still deliver the goods, despite the setlist being a nostalgia tour of hits
Been with them ever since Music and it was a great ride. They're all about the fans. I can see why it's not for everyone and that's ok. It's probably better that they didn't have a run of singles that were constantly played on the radio. They've lurked right below the mainstream their whole career and it's perfect for them. They're my generation's Grateful Dead.
I think you covered just about ever potential reason behind the name of the band. Once I heard 311's original album Music I was hooked! It was a great party album and stayed on rotation for a long time.
311 is a timeless treasure of talent and head-bobbin' grooves, since "All Mixed Up" came out for me in highschool. Their drummer, Chad Sexton, was and still is my ultimate influence on playing the drums. Even after I graduated with a BA in percussion performance in 2005, to this day, at age 45 and not playing in any bands, they are still my #1 band to listen and play along with. Sadly, even though i'll never come to the level of Sexton, I still remember, fondly, of how awestruck I was with his grooves in the band, as a collective.
Truly a unique band. I was lucky enough to have them influence my music taste very young. They opened a lot of doors for me musically. If you haven't seen them live....do so. Very few bands are put together this well life. I've seen then 31 times. Granted I'm a huge fan but they truly bring it live. If you get to a 311 day or on a cruise even better.
I don't think people know how good 311 is and how unique they are my buddies used to play the warped tour I'm not going to name the band but they said when 311 was on it they said that every single other band came to watch them and had like complete respect
I'm a 40 yr diehard punk rock fan. That doesn't mean I can't recognize and appreciate real musical talent. These guys had chops. P-Nut is a legit top flight bassist. His grooves are filthy.
When I first heard in the early 90s, the were a completely different sound than the run of the mill which instantly made me a fan. One of tyhe few bands from my generation that has fully survived the 90s and 2000s intact. I still loove their music and listen daily. Their music was upbeat and chill in a time where much of the music was heavy and dark. True gem!!!
I am a fan of 311 myself, and 311 had a musical style that was everyone was into funk, punk, rock, metal, rap, and reggae. The Blue Album came out at the right time in 1995 because the Vans Warped Tour and the ESPN X-Games were about to take off in a big way.
Kudos, as there's lots of ground to cover, and this is a pretty thorough examination of the early days - though certainly only a prologue, given the band has never broken and continues touring and putting out records to this day, 35 years on. Their second album, Grassroots, the one that was basically self-recorded in their Van Nuys crash pad, still remains a favorite.
I had a friend back in the mid & late 90’s that was obsessed with this band, and I was really into them initially - but he almost exclusively played their only 2 available albums for a couple years.. Kinda put me off of them, but went back after R&RTS covered the story about an altercation they had with Scott Stapp (I think?) and I really enjoy listening to them again!
3🤘🏼 Love them, they got me through a lot over the past 3 decades. Mahalo nui loa for this, I really appreciate it and they deserve so much more recognition for their contributions to modern music. Aloha.
I’ve been listening to 311 since ‘93. It’s amazing that they are still together, and when you see them, is like a time capsule, like time hasn’t gone by.
311 changed the music landscape in 95 and helped open the door for bands like No Doubt and Incubus. Also led for good or bad to the late 90s ska revival. Looking forward to part 2!
Been listening since '96. Since then, I've become enthralled with various genres at one point or another: gritty 90s rap, jam bands, metal, then death metal. Now, I truly do listen to almost any genre, and through it all I've listened to everything these guys have put out, and I've seen them live at least 25 times. I'll be taking my grown children for their first show this Fall. There is nothing like 311, and nothing like a 311 show. F the BS it's time to throw down!
Huge fan of the music album, saw them at the Fox theater in Boulder Colorado and they killed it. They played two songs from their soon to be released album grassroots, epic!
In 7th grade art class, back in the 90s, we had to do a project where we made really big folders to put our paintings and drawings inside of. We had to make a stencil and use it in the design on the folder itself. I was a huge fan and used 311. This girl in my class told the teacher that it meant KKK. They wouldn't let me do my project so I noticed she was doing Master P and I went to the principal and teacher and told them that she was wrong about mine but that Master P talked about dealing drugs and murder. I didn't actually care that she was doing it nor did I dislike Master P but I had to retaliate because she was so wrong. They ended up not letting either of us do our projects the way we wanted so my rebellious ass opted out . I'm still a big fan and just saw them in concert last month. Their music has helped me get through so much and formed my identity as a young, confused male growing up in the 90s. I'm still confused but I credit 311 for inspiring me to stay positive and keep going.
I've been a 311 fan since 1994 and been to 35 shows. They were obviously my favorite band for a long time. Sadly in some of their recent attempts they seem to keep trying to get another Down or All Mixed Up era. Their last good album was Sterolytic in 2014.
hey that was fantastic. late nineties kid, i was sort of aware of 311 but really got into them in high school when i bought the Creatures album with my own earned money as a young high schooler. haha mannnnn i wore that album out!!! But yah 311 was my favorite ever since. Went back and collected all their other albums! Ima go listen to the Tuna Toast podcast too!
I was 13/14 when 311's blue album came out. Used to listen to it non-stop in 9th grade. Transistor was equally awesome. I saw their NPR small desk concert video from back in March, it was nice to see one of the bands from my youth with all members still alive and more importantly in good health, having a good time.
Hell yeah, been one of my favorites since the early 90's. Used to have 311 stickers all over everything. I'm so happy for them. They've worked so hard, are so sweet, and deserve all the success in the world!
I saw them in perform in San Diego in the mid-90’s and bought the CD of their first album. The song ‘Visit’ has a special place in my heart. Didn’t know they were from Nebraska as they have a definite SoCal vibe.
As a Yes fan, I have heard vague mentions that Eddie Offord could get a little bit "out there" at times, but he was almost like Yes' George Martin in the early 1970's.
Anyone else think I should do a full history dive on them? Also, if you guys like 311, I've done a few stories on them before
Their Fight with Scott Stop of Creed Fame
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Absolutely you should!
Unreal band !
100 percent! That'd be awesome! One thing, the venue in Omaha was called The Ranch Bowl. Love the episode!
Sure, mrtruestories. 311 is one of the biggest SKA bands.
I miss SKA. The sound was so much better than the trap nonsense that is big in the last 10 years. 😢
@@rnrtruestories Most definitely!
For sure, my man! Please do. From a 30 year fan who shared a first dance with my wife at our wedding to Two Drops in the Ocean 15 years ago.
These guys HAVE to be given a lifetime survival award.
I mean, is it really surviving if your live shows are a shadow of their former selves, and have played the last 20 years on autopilot?
@@kind2311you've clearly never been to a 311 show recently lmao
@@alliedanchor8864 you're right, I didn't just see them 5 different times this year. I mean, I _thought_ I did, but clearly you know better than me.
@@kind2311 oh ok so you're just a dumbass lol
I feel like there should be a part 2 to this video.
yes, most definitely. I've already written part of it.
haha right? great video, good work, but it just kind of randomly ends in the late 90s
Started listening to 311 when I was 12 or 13 years old... I'll be 40 next month. Good times man. ✌😎
I turned 40 November 2023, and started listening to them around 11/12 or so. Longevity! 😅❤
Same. Already 40. Beat ya to it lol.
holy shit me too
Yep. Me too, turned 40 in March. My sister took me to see them when I was 13.
Sammies! 311for life
311 is one of those bands that is totally unique. They don't sound like anyone else, and don't fit into any category. That's what makes them good. I spent many substance fueled evenings listening to 311 back in the day, lol.
😂same with the substance fueled evenings with that band
311 may not sound like any other band but many other bands sound just like 311.
They are also incredible musicians....that helps
@@ElectricBoogaloo1185 - I'm sure you're better 🙄
Yeah there was always something just very different about them. I even have the damn tattoo of their logo cause it looks so cool.
I met Nick in '98, as a passenger in my taxi! We hit it off and he started calling for me personally. He lived up in Laurel Canyon next to Sherman Hensley and had some great tea about that dude! 😊 Nick is a very lovely guy, so sweet and always tipped well! Time has been good to them, 311 look fantastic over 20 years later.
Do spill the tea!!
It really is!! Sonically better than the other albums... very very good! Although the other albums are good too!
Chad Sexton was the 1st drummer I can remember using marching heads on his snare and I think its one of the defining elements to their “sound” 🔥
Nice, I didn't know that's what I was hearing, not a drummer...
So happy to see a 311 video
Had a number of requests to do them. I’ve covered them a few times before but not in this level of detail
Soundsystem is a near perfect album. Fuckin love 311, after high school I almost started a 311 cover band called Re-Eleven lmao
Soundsystem is GOAT
That’s awesome.🤘
Love it! ❤
It was over after Transistor
Eeek. I bought transistor and hevent listened to them afterwards.
I highly recommend their album “transistor” a great listen.
I love that album. So many Bangers
I wore that CD out! Fav tracks transistor, beautiful disaster, no control, electricity, Jupiter, prisoner! Been a huge fan since 1995 first song I heard was Omaha style from 1994 album grassroots. Friend gave me the CD to cover a shift for him! Loved them ever since! Rock on! 311
The blue (I think it's self titled) album was my introduction and there isn't a bad song on the album. I also recommend Sound System ....... In my opinion, the rest of the albums, after Sound System, have great songs on them, but not the whole thing
It's their concept album, their 2112. It's my favorite as there is a musical through line to the album. It's a masterwork.
311 was my first concert. Incubus was the opening act. A couple years later I saw the two of them again but this time 311 was the opening act.
311, Incubus, and 2 Skinnee J's?
@@JohnB-nq4js maybe
@rogueprince1341 that was my first concert. They were touring on Soundsystem and Make Yourself. Great show
I saw the incubus-opening soundsystem tour at the Greek theater in Berkeley, CA. So good.
@@JohnB-nq4jsI seen that concert at PNC in NJ.....
I was literally listening to 311 when I ran into this video! ‘Transistor’ is a masterpiece of an album. Love that they’re still out there killing it
'What Was I Thinking' is hands-down my fave 311 song from the Transistor album 🙌
Indeed
Transistor is my spirit animal. Hands down classic.
It's finally time to investigate 311
311 was an inside job.
311 was an inside job
Ranch it up, brotendo
@@keithmichael112 I'm saying it again even though it got taken down.
311 WAS AN INSIDE JOB!
I saw 311 back in '91 opening up for the Smashing Pumpkins! RIP Ranch Bowl.
That must have been an amazing concert. Love both
Rach Bowl was always a good time! Was a sad day when it was torn down 😢
311 is my all time favorite band. I’ll be seeing them for the 15th time this Saturday in Cincinnati
All time fave for me. Alien 311 tattoo to prove it. Enjoy the show
how was the show??
@@adamgallina4942 excellent as usual. Neon Trees and AWOLNATION opened up. They were really good as well. Set the pace quite well. Thanks for asking!
Hell yeah. I’m in 14. Need to plan my 15th!
Where did they play?
First saw 311 live in Tucson az at a small club cald the rock . After the show me and a couple friends were talking to s.a . Told him we had some great smoke. He invited us on the tour bus that was parked out front of the club . We git skoked out talked , laughed had a great time . The band and the crew were all really nice . One of the best times of my life.
A criminally underrated all-time great band, misunderstood by the masses, but loved by the grassroot Excitables. Great live performers and unexpectedly one of the heaviest bands I've ever seen live. Their new song "You're Gonna Get It" rocks.
Back in like 1998 in college me and a couple of friends that were big fans had the bright idea one night to try to get Nick on the phone. We searched for anyone with the last name of Hexum in Omaha and only came up with one result and called. Nick was not there (unsurprisingly) but we talked with his mom for a couple of minutes and she was super nice, way nicer than anyone getting randomly called should be. I finally got to meet the whole band many years later when I was working for a radio station. I mentioned the story to Nick and he said that he remembered his mom telling him about the call. Nick and all of the rest of the guys were some of the most down to earth, chill people I've met in the business.
i seen them twice!! the only band ill never get tired of seeing live!! Down was my intro into them and they just have so many hits from there!!!
I saw 311, Monster Magnet and ….. f”ing Korn at the Trocadero theater (small venue in Philly) years ago and is still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
First concert I ever saw was 311. They were great!
@@lee-danielsSounds like a badass night! 🤟🤪🤘
311 was my first concert in Sep. 1997 - Lakeland Florida. I've seen them 12 or 13 times- life long fan here!! 🎉👽
Growing up this was hands down my favorite band, I still have every single CD. They’re CDs are the type that you can put them on and let them run, every song is good. They will always hold a spot in my music catalog.
When I was in school I was so jealous of Nick Hexum every girl I knew was I'm love with him.... and my first love this girl I was dating at that time she introduced me to 311 and her favorite song became my favorite song.... 8:16 am
That's a great tune, glad it's not just me.
Can't wait for the 311 Cruise😎🏝
Been into them for almost 20 years, but I'm not much of a lore person so I never knew the blue album was recorded live.
Good stuff.
A lot of records are. They record a very good live performance in a studio and then most likely still do overdubs if they need to.
311’s one of my favorite bands since ‘95-tho Grassroots is their best album
This needs part 2 and 3
yes sir!
311 has been part of my middle school days. I still listen to them. Definitely great guys all around and great music.
my favorite band!! they do not get the credit they deserve tbh
Same, best band
I've listened to 311 since '95, sometimes I go long periods of time without listening to them, then I'm reminded of them and binge their discography.
Love these guys, and the eclectic variety of music they create.
311 is one of the elite bands lasting over 30 years with the same dudes. Stay positive and love your life.
I’ve loved 311 since the blue album launch. Gonna see them this summer! First time since from chaos tour.
Best live shows I've been to were 311 shows.
Love 311. Their albums still get better and better .
Many fond high school memories of cranking 311 in my headphones stoned out of my mind.
Loved them for 30 years !!!
“The Self Titled” Album & “Transistor” still consistently are played in my house. 🖤🎼🤘🏻
Couple weeks ago I attended my 10th 311 show .....just a great live band.
10 rows from the stage for $73. They will not rob you.
Anytime they come to Charlotte, I will be there.
One of the best bands of all time if you start deep diving into their CD's. Their best stuff was never on the radio.
One of the greatest bands ever. No one can put them in any category.
I never got a full appreciation for them until I listened to “music” and “grassroots” all the way through
One of the best band ever, i started hearing them from their first single " Do you right" when I'm 13 yo, and now 30 years later I still hearing them, and "Do You Right" still one of the best rock, rap, funk ever! And now they releasing "youre gonna get it" like theyre still 20s! What a band!
Wholly under appreciated band back in the 90's.
Very happy to have introduced the next generation to them.
Probably my favorite band. Seen them in concert more than any other. And still remember the first time I heard "Down" and went out the next day and bought the CD. Amazing sound, unique, and bringing positive vibes. I'm glad they're still rocking and producing. 311 for life 😎.
Soundsystem is such an amazing album front to back. I first listened to it back in the day around Halloween time, so strangely it’s one of those albums that reminds me of fall (along with their song Jack O Lantern Weather). Every year I listen to those songs every Halloween and it brings back great memories.
You did a great job with this one. Can’t wait for the full history. I’d love to know more about their mindset during the making of Evolver.
It’ll be a long one for sure…
Transistor is my favorite but evolver is 100% the most underrated.
311 is one of my favorite bands ever. I’ve seen them live a good amount of times and they’re just the best, such a fun show and always sound great.
My dad got me into them when I was really young and I’m so glad he did.
The Blue album had come out was taking the alternative radio Waves by storm. But that wasn't the album that got me into them. I thought they were alright. "Down" was an okay song I thought. So my friend handed me a tape one day and said "I know you're not really into this band. But go home and put this tape on." So I did. It was 311 's first album "Music". I was literally blown away. I'd never heard anybody sound like that in my entire life. That album and Grassroots are still two of my favorite albums of all time. Both those albums are nearly perfect straight through just incredible musicianship. I learned how to play drums to those albums. They hold a special place in my heart.
I've seen 311 probably 13-44 times over the years. I've met them. They are some of the nicest coolest most down-to-earth guys you'll l ever meet in your life. I was wearing a Phish shirt and Tim Mahoney commented on it and told me how much he loved them and I thought that that was like the coolest thing ever as an 18 year old 😂😂
311 was one of the bands that got me through my youth without throwing in the towel on life.
Yup
@nicholaschupka4150 Me too! My mind tends to go to dark places, and there was always a 311 song I could relate to my mood or would lift my spirits.
I remember listening to these guy a lot when I was in Jr High a lot.
311 Music was a promo CD no one else looked at when I was at Sam Goody way back, I thought it looked interesting, slow day at work, put it in over the system and I was immediately a fan. Still positive people and really great live every time. And they work with so much, one of my favorite shows was Korn and 311 together and both bands and crowds were so good and cool with the different styles and vibes of the bands themselves 🤘
This group has so much soul and gets to my core. Regardless of the song. Thank You!
I’ve seen 311 multiple times in Philly. They always have great pattering bands: Papa Roach, Matisyahu, Snoop, Sublime with Rome, etc.
What a band. One of my favorites. Something for everyone! Been constantly listening since 1996. ❤
One of my favorite bands of all time. I remember being in 7th grade when Sound System came out, and it blew me away. always in heavy rotation.
I love 311 and also the urge which a lot of people don’t really know about.
How amazing to see a documentary video on 311, they don't get covered nearly enough. All time favorite band. I know tons about them but this video still had details i wasn't aware of!
The 90s had so much incredible alt rock that 311 are often forgotten. But they were among the best to do a multi-genre crossover that sounded genuine and not half-assed. Also, i think Transistor is among the best albums of their era. Everything they did up to 2003 was awesome though.
They stopped mid song at a Van's warped tour once in the mid 2000s because the singer noticed a really big guy picking on a smaller helpless looking dude! The singer said "if you guys running security dont take care of that fuc$#!@ guy right now, then I'm coming off this stage to kick that guys ass myself"!!! Security instantly came at that guy from every direction and the entire crowd went crazy cheering and applauding as they dragged him away! Then they started the song over again. It was epic! Even though 311 wasnt necessarily my flavor of music, I gained a lot of respect for them that day!
Finally saw them for the first time last month. Absolutely amazing show.
I remember walking down the street with my portable CD player and listening to the Transistor album one morning before school...here I am now, 40 years old and playing it in the car taking my kids to school. It's been more than just music for all of these years. There have been a lot of time periods in my life where I really connected with different music at different times but 311 has been one of the few constants throughout the years. While the band has ebbed and flowed, which is what "Ebb and Flow" is about...they're still the same 311 we've always known and loved.
I have been a fan since the 90s, and it is true, their sound is unique and would not be the same if one member was replaced. Just saw them at Red Rocks and they still deliver the goods, despite the setlist being a nostalgia tour of hits
Been with them ever since Music and it was a great ride. They're all about the fans. I can see why it's not for everyone and that's ok. It's probably better that they didn't have a run of singles that were constantly played on the radio. They've lurked right below the mainstream their whole career and it's perfect for them. They're my generation's Grateful Dead.
They have a new vid. Nick isn’t wearing a shirt looking better than guys in 20s & 30s yet he’s in his 50s. He’s a hunk.
@@themusicfanman he’s on a ketogenic diet so I’m not surprised he’s looking good
Yes! He’s a handsome man!
Yeah, I just saw him play the other night and he looks incredible for his age, especially when he pulled his shirt off. Dude is ripped.
I didn't know I needed a 311 vid this bad!! There's not enough docs on 311...such an underrated band. One of the absolute best bands.
I think you covered just about ever potential reason behind the name of the band. Once I heard 311's original album Music I was hooked! It was a great party album and stayed on rotation for a long time.
311 is a timeless treasure of talent and head-bobbin' grooves, since "All Mixed Up" came out for me in highschool. Their drummer, Chad Sexton, was and still is my ultimate influence on playing the drums. Even after I graduated with a BA in percussion performance in 2005, to this day, at age 45 and not playing in any bands, they are still my #1 band to listen and play along with. Sadly, even though i'll never come to the level of Sexton, I still remember, fondly, of how awestruck I was with his grooves in the band, as a collective.
Truly a unique band. I was lucky enough to have them influence my music taste very young. They opened a lot of doors for me musically. If you haven't seen them live....do so. Very few bands are put together this well life. I've seen then 31 times. Granted I'm a huge fan but they truly bring it live. If you get to a 311 day or on a cruise even better.
I don't think people know how good 311 is and how unique they are my buddies used to play the warped tour I'm not going to name the band but they said when 311 was on it they said that every single other band came to watch them and had like complete respect
I'm a 40 yr diehard punk rock fan. That doesn't mean I can't recognize and appreciate real musical talent. These guys had chops. P-Nut is a legit top flight bassist. His grooves are filthy.
"Transistor" is such a fantastic album. Go for a drive at night during the summer time with your windows down with this as your soundtrack 👍
When I first heard in the early 90s, the were a completely different sound than the run of the mill which instantly made me a fan. One of tyhe few bands from my generation that has fully survived the 90s and 2000s intact. I still loove their music and listen daily. Their music was upbeat and chill in a time where much of the music was heavy and dark. True gem!!!
My favorite band. Tied with GnR actually. My favorite band since 1996
311, Charlotte 8/11/2024 - Great Show, Great Vibe, Clean, tight, rockin' set list. Favorite 311 show to date. These guys are timeless!
I am a fan of 311 myself, and 311 had a musical style that was everyone was into funk, punk, rock, metal, rap, and reggae. The Blue Album came out at the right time in 1995 because the Vans Warped Tour and the ESPN X-Games were about to take off in a big way.
ETSD had 4 of my favorite songs from 311! Tribute and Let the cards fall are hidden gems!
I dont care for the rapping part, but it's a good song. The best thing is the guitar. It's so hot, It's feeding back as soon as he pauses playing.
Kudos, as there's lots of ground to cover, and this is a pretty thorough examination of the early days - though certainly only a prologue, given the band has never broken and continues touring and putting out records to this day, 35 years on. Their second album, Grassroots, the one that was basically self-recorded in their Van Nuys crash pad, still remains a favorite.
"Bobby you be quiet out there!"
I had a friend back in the mid & late 90’s that was obsessed with this band, and I was really into them initially - but he almost exclusively played their only 2 available albums for a couple years.. Kinda put me off of them, but went back after R&RTS covered the story about an altercation they had with Scott Stapp (I think?) and I really enjoy listening to them again!
Haha in high school guitar class, our breakout performance piece was Margaritaville. 😅
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Love them, they got me through a lot over the past 3 decades. Mahalo nui loa for this, I really appreciate it and they deserve so much more recognition for their contributions to modern music.
Aloha.
Kudos for mentioning Marys Danish. A high school pal of mine was friends with Louis Guiterrez.
We went to some of their 1st gigs
I’ve been listening to 311 since ‘93. It’s amazing that they are still together, and when you see them, is like a time capsule, like time hasn’t gone by.
311 changed the music landscape in 95 and helped open the door for bands like No Doubt and Incubus.
Also led for good or bad to the late 90s ska revival.
Looking forward to part 2!
Man.....the number of hours i spent listening to 311 cds back in the 90s/early 2000s!!!!!
Saw them live recently, Nick is an amazing person and the band was the same. Amazing show start to finish. Will see them again if they come back.
Been listening since '96. Since then, I've become enthralled with various genres at one point or another: gritty 90s rap, jam bands, metal, then death metal. Now, I truly do listen to almost any genre, and through it all I've listened to everything these guys have put out, and I've seen them live at least 25 times. I'll be taking my grown children for their first show this Fall. There is nothing like 311, and nothing like a 311 show. F the BS it's time to throw down!
Huge fan of the music album, saw them at the Fox theater in Boulder Colorado and they killed it. They played two songs from their soon to be released album grassroots, epic!
In 7th grade art class, back in the 90s, we had to do a project where we made really big folders to put our paintings and drawings inside of. We had to make a stencil and use it in the design on the folder itself. I was a huge fan and used 311. This girl in my class told the teacher that it meant KKK. They wouldn't let me do my project so I noticed she was doing Master P and I went to the principal and teacher and told them that she was wrong about mine but that Master P talked about dealing drugs and murder. I didn't actually care that she was doing it nor did I dislike Master P but I had to retaliate because she was so wrong. They ended up not letting either of us do our projects the way we wanted so my rebellious ass opted out . I'm still a big fan and just saw them in concert last month. Their music has helped me get through so much and formed my identity as a young, confused male growing up in the 90s. I'm still confused but I credit 311 for inspiring me to stay positive and keep going.
I've been a 311 fan since 1994 and been to 35 shows. They were obviously my favorite band for a long time. Sadly in some of their recent attempts they seem to keep trying to get another Down or All Mixed Up era. Their last good album was Sterolytic in 2014.
Have seen 311 live several times over the years. Have loved them since the beginning and still listen to them to this day.
hey that was fantastic. late nineties kid, i was sort of aware of 311 but really got into them in high school when i bought the Creatures album with my own earned money as a young high schooler. haha mannnnn i wore that album out!!! But yah 311 was my favorite ever since. Went back and collected all their other albums! Ima go listen to the Tuna Toast podcast too!
I was 13/14 when 311's blue album came out. Used to listen to it non-stop in 9th grade. Transistor was equally awesome. I saw their NPR small desk concert video from back in March, it was nice to see one of the bands from my youth with all members still alive and more importantly in good health, having a good time.
Iv been jammin to 311 for decades. It's always a good time. If you can make one of the bands shows, I'd highly recommend you go.
Hell yeah, been one of my favorites since the early 90's. Used to have 311 stickers all over everything. I'm so happy for them. They've worked so hard, are so sweet, and deserve all the success in the world!
I still jam to 311.
I grew up in Amarillo TX and everyone played 311, even the kickers.
an amazing band to see live!!
I saw them in perform in San Diego in the mid-90’s and bought the CD of their first album. The song ‘Visit’ has a special place in my heart. Didn’t know they were from Nebraska as they have a definite SoCal vibe.
When they first started playing them on the radio I thought they were Sublime for the longest time. Lol. Until one of my friends bought the CD.
As a Yes fan, I have heard vague mentions that Eddie Offord could get a little bit "out there" at times, but he was almost like Yes' George Martin in the early 1970's.
You did justice to them, bravo. Keep up the good work. Been a fan for nearly 30 years, you got this right and brought little known facts to light!
Thanks
311 is and always will be huge in New Orleans and the rest of south Louisiana
The girl who turned me on to them was from new Orleans. How about that.
Always loved 311. Got their first album when it came out and I was in 8th grade.