A brief moment when culture, creativity, rage, talent, and even lack of talent all came together in a stew of wonderful music -- not perfect, but wonderful. And when d. Boon died, that era largely died. I discovered fIREHOSE as a 17-year-old kid. I had never heard of the Minutemen. It sounded so "new" to my mind, and I went to a dozen fIREHOSE shows, swirling in a pit. It seems so long ago.
I knew fIREHOSE first as well, around 17 or 18. And when I finally got to college and access to record stores with the Minutemen my world opened a lot. I felt I had permission to make my own music which may very well be terrible but I believe d. Boon would want me to make my own noise as a way of augmenting my existence. So I do. Those shows you went to aren't that long ago. They're still in your memory and thanks for sharing.
@@SocialmotionMedia I was on the "fIREHOSE Muster Roll" and received the post cards in the mail. firehose played everywhere -- dives, clubs, theaters, college auditoriums. They were seemingly possessed. They have an astounding catalog of music that will always remain.
Y'all will be glad to know George Hurley is still around, making music in Hermosa Beach. I had the honor of jamming with him the other night. He is an astonishing, original drummer, and his chops are better than ever. Punk is due for a revival. It needs to resurrect itself and take a shit on today's soulless quantized auto-tuned pop music. What's right now needed is RAGE.
'THE PEOPLE WILL SURVIVE ' Possibly the coolest punks ever. No costumes, no props necessary. Just TRUE PUNK ATTITUDE. unpretentious, BRAVE music. 5 cent deposit.
I’m 65 years old ..listened and loved a lot of music. I listened to this album in 84 for 6 straight weeks, nothing else. I’d never done that before or since , it was mesmerizing
Grew up in San Pedro, the last couple of years my neighbor was a guy a couple of years older than me, named Gary McDaniels, later to be Chuck Dukowski. Had crazy times being the roadie for Gary's band Wurm at the time. Never knew that down the street across from Western Avenue D. Boon and Mike Watt were growing up and starting to make this crazy music. Years later was at a Black Flag show in Santa Barbara and someone was interviewing Chuck, and he turned around and grabbed D. Boon and said "This is the guy you should be talking to!". The first and only time I met D. Found his grave at Green Hills Memorial (Western Ave) ... threw a guitar pick on his grave and said "thanks".
The Minutemen are an extraordinarily important band. Double Nickels is in the same league as Pet Sounds, Sgt. Pepper's and Zen Arcade. This video is remarkably good and is sometimes profound. I flatly do not understand how it gets 5 down votes.
And today (Dec. 22, 2020) marks the 35th anniversary of d. Boone’s death at the age of 27 in a traffic accident. The axel fell off of his van while he was resting in the back. For punk rock in Los Angeles, that is the day the music died. Mike Watt did amazing work with fIREHOSE (and other bands) after that, but it definitely broke a part of his heart forever.
Bought Double Nickels on the Dime in Gainesville when I was 15, didn't know exactly what I was getting. The clerk picked it up, looked at me, got the other clerk's attention and held up the disc. The other clerk said, they should call that album The Bible. Damn, was he right.
Similar with me. I bought Double Nickels off some mail order catalog called 'burning airlines', not really knowing what I was getting into. I was about 15 and just getting to explore the outer fringes of the punk music scene. So glad I came across the minute men.
I bought this record in Gainesville, too! Of course, at that time I was already well acquainted with the album, but I'm so curious what shop you snagged it at! Man, I hope it was Hear Again...
this music is simply here for the enjoyment of those who love punk rock. not to have debates about the music conglomerate. let's not de-evolve. Long Live Minutemen
Thank you, Mr. Landi. Thank you. Saw Mike Watt perform in Denver this Summer (2017) and he is still the wonderful man I remember -- short and compact songs with plenty of heart. By contrast, the band that headlined (Meat Puppets) seemed meandering and self indulgent -- and brilliant at times I will admit.
@@elmoblatch9787 I saw Mike Watt 2019 and he was still a sweet man and even sweeter musician. I also saw Meat Puppets open for X a few years ago. "Meandering and self-indulgent" was definitely the shared opinion of the crowd.
0:27 Corona 3:00 Themselves 4:23 The Red and the Black (Blue Oyster Cult) 8:13 Badges 9:04 Felt Like a Gringo 10:58 Time (Richard Hell) 12:56 Green River (Creedence) 14:56 Lost (Meat Puppets) 17:28 Ack Ack Ack (the Urinals) 18:00 Ain’t Talkin’ About Love (Van Halen) 18:41 History Lesson pt. 2 21:07 Tour-Spiel 24:03 Little Man with a Gun in his Hand 27:43 Old MacDonald Had a Farm (the Old MacDonald ensemble) I made this because I love this band, don't know if this is 100% accurate though
D. Boon only knew one type guitar solo. And this is why i love him. It is my guitar solo because of him. I told Mike Watt this when i met him and he hugged me immediately.
Lauren Hollister It wasn't meant as an insult, plus Mike Watt seemed to agree with me so it cannot be far from the truth. Theres no solo like a D. Boon solo.
May God rest your soul Dennis for ever brother. I and many others continue to Love you Boon, because with your music with Mike and Hurley.THANKS DENNIS.. this was I believe the last set before you left,so we miss you😂😀✌️👍👍👍🗣️👣👤🌍loVEs You ..
Mr. Narrator - sometimes there's a band that you listen to over and over and you wake up one morning and they're gone and time passes and you forget and then 30 years later you see and hear something and it takes you right to that moment. RIP D.
This is a great thing about the internet. We get to see this where without it very few people would have a VHS copy. And it speaks volumes to how far ahead of their time the Minutemen were. MTV Unplugged. Pfft! These guys knew what was cool. They always played from the heart. D. always wrote from the heart as well.. And George, what can you say. Probably one of the most underrated drummers out there. Of course for those of us who know it goes without saying like so much of the Minutemen. In fact I would prefer they didn't know.. That's what made Punk special. It was our music. There was no separation between the band and the audience if you wanted to get on stage you got on stage. It's terrible to think that within months of this D's life was tragically cut short. The Mind reels to imagine what would have been. All respect to Ed. fROMOHIO who was great. I saw them on The RaginFull On tour and was blown away by what they had come up with I wasn't quite sure what would happen. and for Watt to get out there so quick. That took a lot because D's death took a lot out of him. I understand there was a time when he considered never playing again. So we all sort of owe Ed a debt of gratitude for knocking on his door unannounced.. There's a funny story about Camper Fan Beethoven and later Cracker's vocalist lying to him by telling him Watt was looking for a new guitarist singer for the Minutemen. Look it up if you have the time. This one's for the muster roll.
I can't believe I didn't know about Minutemen until I was 25 years old. What was I doing with my life? I can only imagine how much more they would have accomplished. Truly were one of a kind with their own sound. You can't say that about too many bands. What a treasure.
I was a bit too young to really grasp this as a youth but as age has crept up on me there isn't a year that passes that I don't love The Minutemen more and more. Thank you Minutemen.
Agreed i grew up in the hardcore punk scene early 90s and I obviously missed the mm by then and tbh i checked them out in the 90s being a huge black flag fan and exploring the sst lineup. Back then I was to young to appreciate what the mm were, if it didn't sound like black flag I wasn't feeling it because I expected the mm to be something completely different and was disappointed. As I got older I truly learned to appreciate them and have come full circle & they became one of my favorites bands. RIP D. Boon...
Amazing. Imagine if this were recorded as a Tiny Desk concert now. The sound would have been epic. That being said, the low-fi aspects of the VHS tape along with the slightly off mix make it sound really good.
I think the best way to go is to get buzzed on whatever and not even look at the video and just listen to it. Nothing wrong with watching VHS but why not just concentrate on what we're hearing?
00:25 Carona 03:00 Themselves 04:20 The Red and the Black 08:14 Badges 09:02 I Felt Like a Gringo 10:56 Time 12:55 Green River 14:54 Lost 17:28 Ack, Ack, Ack 17:58 Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love 18:41 History Lesson Part 2 21:05 Tour Spiel 24:02 Little Man With a Gun in His Hand
Wow. A transmission sent out over 32 years ago just reached me TODAY. With all the ugliness going on in today's world, I still live to witness stuff like this and to be struck dumb (happily so...) Thanks for posting, and extra special thanks to D., Mike, and George.
ME TOO! Thinking the same. Important to have him come back right now somehow. I feel like a bunch of us have just been turned by them again all at once for good reason.
This is the best version of history lesson part 2. What an original band. You take a song like badges which revolves around a bass line and make it into a beautiful piece of music like this. Hearing badges with an acoustic guitar riff is a real treat. This is definitely one of their best shows. Minutemen playing acoustically is something I needed but didn’t know I needed. They never cease to amaze me. They are so underrated even to this day.
I was so fortunate to have this timeless music as the backdrop to my high school years in the mid-1980's. There was a deep connection a lot of us had with the Minuteman but realized only after the collective bummer brought on by D Boon's untimely passing.
I was a bit later but as a 16 year old I can think format least 2 friendships that started by my introducing the minutrmen music to them. Born in 82 so around 97 98 watts 2 solo albums some firehose and anyall minutemen was what we held to our heart blessed out ears with and challenged our domes to. From seeing the contemplating engine room tour to drunkly/acid tripping analyzing and dissecting there words and sounds turns rowdy directionless boys into more cohesive thoughtful men that f.s.u. with a purpose
D. Boon was a genius or close to becoming one. His poetic lyrics always had the hard, clear ring of truth. He'd already been dead a couple months when I first heard them so the songs have always been doubly haunting
Even with the piss poor audio recording equipment this public access station had. They still rocked it. I sure would like to see again big D. Boon hopping around on stage seemingly lite as a feather. Watt cranking out those cool bass beats, matching Boon perfectly, and George in the back with big mop of hair tying it together with his flawless drumming! May they live on forever in our minds and hearts. Thanks Ralph!
Praise the lord for dropping this into my random feed today. MM were the real deal. I never had the chance to see them but I did have Double Nickles when it came out and couldn't believe how amazing it was. Watching this is so bittersweet.
A brilliant, underrated band. This performance perfectly showcases their talents. They were three steps above your average punk band with regards to technical ability and creativity.
I feel fucking honored to have seen the Minute Men in Raleigh, NC with REM in 1985, shortly before D. Boon died. Probably the most energetic show I've ever seen. RIP D. Boon.
I think I now know what makes a man start fires. And closing with 'Little Man with a Gun in his Hand' 30 years prior to Sandy Hook? Maybe punk rock should have changed our lives.
Besides, Double Nickels On the Dime is generally considered a classic album. Very few people who embrace the spirit of Punk would argue against the raw energy/ambition jam-packed into each of their 43 diverse tracks.
seen 'em at Al's Bar, Madame Wong's West and Pershing Square concert.... Their Double Nickels is a classic! rock fused with jazzy instrumentals...God bless D. Boon.. Long live Minutemen!
Thank you for uploading! I was born about 15 years after Minutemen ended. Fortunately, or unfortunately this is the best way for me to experience punk.
Tony Zielinski Mike Watt is the man. Anyone who loves the Minutemen will love his solo stuff, especially Contemplating The Engine Room. D. Boon lives on in Mike Watt's head. You can hear him all through Watt's work.
A brief moment when culture, creativity, rage, talent, and even lack of talent all came together in a stew of wonderful music -- not perfect, but wonderful. And when d. Boon died, that era largely died. I discovered fIREHOSE as a 17-year-old kid. I had never heard of the Minutemen. It sounded so "new" to my mind, and I went to a dozen fIREHOSE shows, swirling in a pit. It seems so long ago.
I knew fIREHOSE first as well, around 17 or 18. And when I finally got to college and access to record stores with the Minutemen my world opened a lot. I felt I had permission to make my own music which may very well be terrible but I believe d. Boon would want me to make my own noise as a way of augmenting my existence. So I do.
Those shows you went to aren't that long ago. They're still in your memory and thanks for sharing.
And zippo social media -- really makes it purer considering a pre-digital globe.
Sums up exactly what I could not put into words
@@SocialmotionMedia I was on the "fIREHOSE Muster Roll" and received the post cards in the mail. firehose played everywhere -- dives, clubs, theaters, college auditoriums. They were seemingly possessed. They have an astounding catalog of music that will always remain.
Lack of talent? Who fuck are you talking about? The Minutemen? If so...get your fucking head checked you chump.
I'm beginning to think that it was a very wise choice for me to convert this from VHS to digital and then upload it to RUclips.
Thank you so much. This is probably one of the last times D. and Mike "played guitar".
So this is from your personal collection and not from the DVD? Dude...
this is a treasure, man
Thank you for your service
Thank you.
Y'all will be glad to know George Hurley is still around, making music in Hermosa Beach. I had the honor of jamming with him the other night. He is an astonishing, original drummer, and his chops are better than ever. Punk is due for a revival. It needs to resurrect itself and take a shit on today's soulless quantized auto-tuned pop music. What's right now needed is RAGE.
wiener woods?
punk rock changed our lives, and these guys changed punk rock.
We were fuckin corndogs
Josh Hatfylld I’m fucking overwhelmed!
Sadly punk rock never changed, these guys transcended punk
18:40 is the spot
MINUTEMEN are punk, so are EXPLOITED,i bet they disliked each other
"I never gave a damn about the meter man, 'till I was the man that had to read the meters, man..."
Was Watt a meter reader? I know they all held down normal jobs on the side....
@@jasonestrinfixationcomfort Electrician by trade, I believe.
@@justinkline1294 Paralegal at least for a time.
'THE PEOPLE WILL SURVIVE ' Possibly the coolest punks ever. No costumes, no props necessary. Just TRUE PUNK ATTITUDE. unpretentious, BRAVE music. 5 cent deposit.
Well said.
I swear to god they are the most endearing band of all time. Imagine not liking this.
d boons life was a net positive influence to our world
For certain and all-time.
hes a dank daddy
big time
I’m 65 years old ..listened and loved a lot of music. I listened to this album in 84 for 6 straight weeks, nothing else. I’d never done that before or since , it was mesmerizing
The greatest unplugged there will ever be.
🎉🎉🎉🎉
B4 Nirvana.....! 😂
Grew up in San Pedro, the last couple of years my neighbor was a guy a couple of years older than me, named Gary McDaniels, later to be Chuck Dukowski. Had crazy times being the roadie for Gary's band Wurm at the time. Never knew that down the street across from Western Avenue D. Boon and Mike Watt were growing up and starting to make this crazy music. Years later was at a Black Flag show in Santa Barbara and someone was interviewing Chuck, and he turned around and grabbed D. Boon and said "This is the guy you should be talking to!". The first and only time I met D. Found his grave at Green Hills Memorial (Western Ave) ... threw a guitar pick on his grave and said "thanks".
my dad and Grandparents are in Green Hills
Glad to be 59 and be alive... straight So. Bay ...Luv you Mike...
Next time I'm at Green Hill's ...got's go-to D. Boons's site ... many of friends there ...llll
"I dont give a damn, about the meter man, till I was the man, who had to read the meters, man." Greatest band of all time
Double Nickels is one of the best albums of all time!!!
Serious-AS-A-HEART-ATTACK!
Simon Jacobs One of?
Agree 100%
@@nomadben I agree and I'm 70! I saw them in 1985 in Atlanta. One of the best live shows I've seen and fun, too!
@@christhomas564 Lucky! I wasn't born for 10 years after D. Boon died.
Double Nickles: possibly one of the greatest recorded musical visions in all human history.
I watch this every year around D Boon’s passing anniversary, and lose it every time on History Lesson PT 2
The Minutemen are an extraordinarily important band. Double Nickels is in the same league as Pet Sounds, Sgt. Pepper's and Zen Arcade. This video is remarkably good and is sometimes profound. I flatly do not understand how it gets 5 down votes.
I was In complete mental peace for 27 minutes.
+HenZilla
Yes man...
And when its been a tough day full of grief... the minutemen.
They work every time
And today (Dec. 22, 2020) marks the 35th anniversary of d. Boone’s death at the age of 27 in a traffic accident. The axel fell off of his van while he was resting in the back. For punk rock in Los Angeles, that is the day the music died. Mike Watt did amazing work with fIREHOSE (and other bands) after that, but it definitely broke a part of his heart forever.
Bought Double Nickels on the Dime in Gainesville when I was 15, didn't know exactly what I was getting. The clerk picked it up, looked at me, got the other clerk's attention and held up the disc. The other clerk said, they should call that album The Bible. Damn, was he right.
Similar with me. I bought Double Nickels off some mail order catalog called 'burning airlines', not really knowing what I was getting into. I was about 15 and just getting to explore the outer fringes of the punk music scene. So glad I came across the minute men.
Yes!!
Sweet
that defenitely sounds like something a record store clerk would say
I bought this record in Gainesville, too! Of course, at that time I was already well acquainted with the album, but I'm so curious what shop you snagged it at! Man, I hope it was Hear Again...
History lesson pt 2 always gets me. This world will never run out of minutes man.
this music is simply here for the enjoyment of those who love punk rock. not to have debates about the music conglomerate. let's not de-evolve. Long Live Minutemen
hows it feel posting one of the best vids onto youtube?
Aggyro ...Pretty Fucking Good...Thanks Man...We Jam Econo
Thank you, Mr. Landi. Thank you. Saw Mike Watt perform in Denver this Summer (2017) and he is still the wonderful man I remember -- short and compact songs with plenty of heart. By contrast, the band that headlined (Meat Puppets) seemed meandering and self indulgent -- and brilliant at times I will admit.
Love everything about this! So OG!
@@elmoblatch9787 I saw Mike Watt 2019 and he was still a sweet man and even sweeter musician. I also saw Meat Puppets open for X a few years ago. "Meandering and self-indulgent" was definitely the shared opinion of the crowd.
3 best friends just having fun and enjoying themselves, this is pure music in every sense of the word
0:27 Corona
3:00 Themselves
4:23 The Red and the Black (Blue Oyster Cult)
8:13 Badges
9:04 Felt Like a Gringo
10:58 Time (Richard Hell)
12:56 Green River (Creedence)
14:56 Lost (Meat Puppets)
17:28 Ack Ack Ack (the Urinals)
18:00 Ain’t Talkin’ About Love (Van Halen)
18:41 History Lesson pt. 2
21:07 Tour-Spiel
24:03 Little Man with a Gun in his Hand
27:43 Old MacDonald Had a Farm (the Old MacDonald ensemble)
I made this because I love this band, don't know if this is 100% accurate though
Gurbl Flerp
Gurbl Flerp Perfect
love ya
Both Boon and Cobain covered Meat Puppets acoustically, both are members of the 27 club. What a cowinkydink.
That transition from "Ain't Talkin' About Love" to "History Lesson". Damn.
It's just great how well their music translates to an acoustic set. Love George on the bongos.
Can't believe I never saw this before. For some reason it makes me cry. Kick ass jams too!
D. Boon only knew one type guitar solo. And this is why i love him. It is my guitar solo because of him. I told Mike Watt this when i met him and he hugged me immediately.
One type?
Lauren Hollister It wasn't meant as an insult, plus Mike Watt seemed to agree with me so it cannot be far from the truth. Theres no solo like a D. Boon solo.
His solo in Untitled Song For Latin America shows he could really play a solo if he wanted.
d.Boone was a renaissance man..it was a tremendous loss to Punk Rock
Punk Rock Changed my Life....
dellboid criminally underrated guitar player. He made it look effortless. Even just his rhythm playing is amazing, especially at their typical tempos.
After listening to Mike sing, I realize how truly gifted a vocalist D. was!!
May God rest your soul Dennis for ever brother. I and many others continue to Love you Boon, because with your music with Mike and Hurley.THANKS DENNIS.. this was I believe the last set before you left,so we miss you😂😀✌️👍👍👍🗣️👣👤🌍loVEs You ..
Mr. Narrator - sometimes there's a band that you listen to over and over and you wake up one morning and they're gone and time passes and you forget and then 30 years later you see and hear something and it takes you right to that moment. RIP D.
I love the minutemen so much. This makes me cry.
Especially History Lesson pt 2
george hurley is the ringo of hardcore. his bandmates really put his range to the test, and he never disappointed.
KEvron
I think he's one of the most underrated drummers of all time.
Watching Minutemen cover Creedence acoustic might be the greatest thing I've stumbled upon in years. Why didn't I look this stuff up before..
And Blue Oyster Cult…Amazing!!
All Of Your Comments Sum Up What a Great Punk Rock Band Minutemen Were.....Thank You
Great great stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Wow…I hadn’t heard that first song in like 20 years or so…brings back a lot of memories. RIP Ben Curtis
i want to watch this on repeat today 💞
This is a great thing about the internet. We get to see this where without it very few people would have a VHS copy. And it speaks volumes to how far ahead of their time the Minutemen were. MTV Unplugged. Pfft! These guys knew what was cool. They always played from the heart. D. always wrote from the heart as well.. And George, what can you say. Probably one of the most underrated drummers out there. Of course for those of us who know it goes without saying like so much of the Minutemen. In fact I would prefer they didn't know.. That's what made Punk special. It was our music. There was no separation between the band and the audience if you wanted to get on stage you got on stage. It's terrible to think that within months of this D's life was tragically cut short. The Mind reels to imagine what would have been. All respect to Ed. fROMOHIO who was great. I saw them on The RaginFull On tour and was blown away by what they had come up with I wasn't quite sure what would happen. and for Watt to get out there so quick. That took a lot because D's death took a lot out of him. I understand there was a time when he considered never playing again. So we all sort of owe Ed a debt of gratitude for knocking on his door unannounced.. There's a funny story about Camper Fan Beethoven and later Cracker's vocalist lying to him by telling him Watt was looking for a new guitarist singer for the Minutemen. Look it up if you have the time. This one's for the muster roll.
This is gorgeous.
I can't believe I didn't know about Minutemen until I was 25 years old. What was I doing with my life? I can only imagine how much more they would have accomplished. Truly were one of a kind with their own sound. You can't say that about too many bands. What a treasure.
Still watching this at least once a week in 2020
One of the most important 30 minutes in American history.
The epitome of “perfect chemistry” in a band. Magic.
they were like a lost 60s band...more akin with the Who CCR Doors etc U2 and REM had the same quality...highest compliment I can give.
This is awesome! It really shows the dynamic nature between D Boon, Mike Watt and George Hurley. What a gem.
These men were amazing in each of their roles and their trio was unrivaled! Big fan!
I was a bit too young to really grasp this as a youth but as age has crept up on me there isn't a year that passes that I don't love The Minutemen more and more. Thank you Minutemen.
Agreed i grew up in the hardcore punk scene early 90s and I obviously missed the mm by then and tbh i checked them out in the 90s being a huge black flag fan and exploring the sst lineup. Back then I was to young to appreciate what the mm were, if it didn't sound like black flag I wasn't feeling it because I expected the mm to be something completely different and was disappointed. As I got older I truly learned to appreciate them and have come full circle & they became one of my favorites bands.
RIP D. Boon...
It's almost the 30th anniversary of this man's death, and I'm honoring him by watching this concert...R.I.P. D. Boon.
one of the greatest groups of musicians ever. when i was shown them; it changed my young life...
Amazing. Imagine if this were recorded as a Tiny Desk concert now. The sound would have been epic. That being said, the low-fi aspects of the VHS tape along with the slightly off mix make it sound really good.
history lesson pt 2 normally warms my heart but the acoustic gets me feeling something special 😭
I love how they go straight from Richard Hell into John Fogerty
This is just so besutiful, I actually cried to that rendition of Corona at the beginning :')
I can’t believe this has been here for 8 years and I’m barely finding it now. So good.
This is how to do a lot with a little... this is priceless footage
I think the best way to go is to get buzzed on whatever and not even look at the video and just listen to it. Nothing wrong with watching VHS but why not just concentrate on what we're hearing?
We Jam Econo!
00:25 Carona
03:00 Themselves
04:20 The Red and the Black
08:14 Badges
09:02 I Felt Like a Gringo
10:56 Time
12:55 Green River
14:54 Lost
17:28 Ack, Ack, Ack
17:58 Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
18:41 History Lesson Part 2
21:05 Tour Spiel
24:02 Little Man With a Gun in His Hand
overthejames thank you brother.
Corona. Lol
Wow. A transmission sent out over 32 years ago just reached me TODAY. With all the ugliness going on in today's world, I still live to witness stuff like this and to be struck dumb (happily so...) Thanks for posting, and extra special thanks to D., Mike, and George.
You are very welcome brother
ME TOO! Thinking the same. Important to have him come back right now somehow. I feel like a bunch of us have just been turned by them again all at once for good reason.
Me too too.
Just getting into them and loving it.
Minutemen changed my life.
That's a great sounding Gibson
this acoustic set is a miracle. so much talent and creativity. R.I.P. D Boon.
D. Boon: The real guitar hero of the 80s
This is the best version of history lesson part 2. What an original band. You take a song like badges which revolves around a bass line and make it into a beautiful piece of music like this. Hearing badges with an acoustic guitar riff is a real treat. This is definitely one of their best shows. Minutemen playing acoustically is something I needed but didn’t know I needed. They never cease to amaze me. They are so underrated even to this day.
All the dirt, scarcity.... and the emptiness... of our South.... fucking brilliance.
this is one of the most beautiful videos in the whole web! it make my day better every time i watch it. greetings from brazil!
Boa mlk. Bom ver um compatriota valorizando esse som e esse role
Greetings from another Brazilian. Valeu galera do bem!
I was so fortunate to have this timeless music as the backdrop to my high school years in the mid-1980's. There was a deep connection a lot of us had with the Minuteman but realized only after the collective bummer brought on by D Boon's untimely passing.
I was a bit later but as a 16 year old I can think format least 2 friendships that started by my introducing the minutrmen music to them. Born in 82 so around 97 98 watts 2 solo albums some firehose and anyall minutemen was what we held to our heart blessed out ears with and challenged our domes to. From seeing the contemplating engine room tour to drunkly/acid tripping analyzing and dissecting there words and sounds turns rowdy directionless boys into more cohesive thoughtful men that f.s.u. with a purpose
I'm a grown ass man and "Cohesion" kicks! my teary-eyed butt every time....
this is one of my favorite things on the internet
Minuteman, taught Kurt so much. Kurt Cobain wasn't technicaly talented, but what he did on guitar was the first for his time. He rocked.
These guys are just what I needed in life
im so glad this exists
this performance of history lesson is so damn beautiful
these guys are just wonderful
D. Boon was a genius or close to becoming one. His poetic lyrics always had the hard, clear ring of truth. He'd already been dead a couple months when I first heard them so the songs have always been doubly haunting
Even with the piss poor audio recording equipment this public access station had. They still rocked it.
I sure would like to see again big D. Boon hopping around on stage seemingly lite as a feather. Watt cranking out those cool bass beats, matching Boon perfectly, and George in the back with big mop of hair tying it together with his flawless drumming! May they live on forever in our minds and hearts. Thanks Ralph!
SWEET Fing Christ! You held onto this thing! You are amazing!
Nostalgia ... is ... at ... 11!
Craig Brush Why Thank you sir!
Best ever. I come back to this often.
This is like my manifesto
"Our band can be your life." Classic. Thanks for sharing Rafael Landi .
Your Welcome!
Praise the lord for dropping this into my random feed today. MM were the real deal. I never had the chance to see them but I did have Double Nickles when it came out and couldn't believe how amazing it was. Watching this is so bittersweet.
The Red and The Black! Wow...that's incredible.
you are very welcome! searched for it for years and someone I knew had the MP4. Enjoy!
thanks for this wonderful video!
one of my. all time favorite recordings.
A brilliant, underrated band. This performance perfectly showcases their talents. They were three steps above your average punk band with regards to technical ability and creativity.
Perfect! ❤❤❤ Bravo!
so amazing. it looks like theyre playing a 100 miles underground. RIP d boon.
History Lesson Part 2 slayed me. The laugh in the middle...so cool.
Minutemen Unplugged!! I was lucky enough to see them live once. They opened for REM and stole the show with amazing energy.
I feel fucking honored to have seen the Minute Men in Raleigh, NC with REM in 1985, shortly before D. Boon died. Probably the most energetic show I've ever seen. RIP D. Boon.
I think I now know what makes a man start fires. And closing with 'Little Man with a Gun in his Hand' 30 years prior to Sandy Hook? Maybe punk rock should have changed our lives.
Preserving that which would have been lost forever.
I've been coming back to this for years man. Thank you so much for saving this piece of music history
UNPLUGGED before it became a trend. CORONA is a great song, saw CALEXICO play it alive in ancient Roman theater in Pula/Croatia
Unreal how beautiful and energetic and just cool this is. Un-fucking-derrated. I love these dudes.
I wouldn't really say Minutemen were underrated. Their value within the music community they influenced is pretty well established.
Besides, Double Nickels On the Dime is generally considered a classic album. Very few people who embrace the spirit of Punk would argue against the raw energy/ambition jam-packed into each of their 43 diverse tracks.
Thanks YT for dropping this on me today, i haven't listened to Minute men for a while, this was really great thanks!
seen 'em at Al's Bar, Madame Wong's West and Pershing Square concert.... Their Double Nickels is a classic! rock fused with jazzy instrumentals...God bless D. Boon.. Long live Minutemen!
How does this not have millions of views and likes?
Brilliant, brilliant and totally brilliant in every way - great musicians wonderful people (rip D)
Thank you for uploading! I was born about 15 years after Minutemen ended. Fortunately, or unfortunately this is the best way for me to experience punk.
Watt's giggle at 20:41 when Boon sings "Me and Mike just playin' these here guitars."
They were something else entirely! RIP D boon!
Hurleys bongos are weirdly perfect. So tight, but fun. A true natural.
I love when MINUTEMEN did a single thing.
Me too. I also like the subsequent things that ensued.
Tony Zielinski Mike Watt is the man. Anyone who loves the Minutemen will love his solo stuff, especially Contemplating The Engine Room. D. Boon lives on in Mike Watt's head. You can hear him all through Watt's work.
Thanks, Raphael. I needed this again RN.
This was amazing. The Minutemen are one of, it not the greatest punk band of all time. R.I.P D. Boon, and how could two people dislike this video?
drunk and missed hitting the Like button