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.
@peterblissett90765 ай бұрын
How good is Henry .............period
@jonathanmitchell98867 ай бұрын
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.
@bakeone44067 ай бұрын
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.
@angelotro6 ай бұрын
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.
@slimedog7 ай бұрын
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.
@seltonk51367 ай бұрын
Not obscure
@azhbaha7 ай бұрын
Obscure? Yeah, if you're a kid.
@slimedog7 ай бұрын
Compared to the bands I mentioned they are certainly obscure
@angelotro6 ай бұрын
I'd consider Suicide "obscure". Just because a band is influential doesn't mean they're well-known.
@azhbaha6 ай бұрын
@@angelotroJust because a band is more influential than well-known, it doesn't mean they're obscure.
@DrOktober8 ай бұрын
very cool! Alan Vega 👍👏 “Suicide doesn’t soundcheck” hahah
@block-head29828 ай бұрын
Yeah I thought that was pretty funny too haha.
@JDsmiffy18 ай бұрын
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?
@block-head29828 ай бұрын
I think they were sweeping the stage and breaking down the PA system. Glad you enjoyed it!
@adamfindlay70917 ай бұрын
Rollins label put out a sketchbook of Vega's poet-word ideas.
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery6 ай бұрын
Breath Henry
@bhoussock8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Just saw him on this tour in Stroudsburg, PA. Didn’t get the VIP/Q&A tickets though.
@block-head29828 ай бұрын
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
@johanwk7 ай бұрын
Wonderful. More Suicide material any day.
@Bavodekat7 ай бұрын
The cleaners in the back . Damn this dude just dont stop japping .😂
@berwickshiremike518 ай бұрын
Superb. Man, you're Lucky George Meeting Him. I really like him, how could you not? Henry, such a normal man.
@block-head29828 ай бұрын
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
@Bodyknowledge777 ай бұрын
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-head29827 ай бұрын
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
@Bodyknowledge777 ай бұрын
@@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
@thisfeatureislame8 ай бұрын
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
@block-head29828 ай бұрын
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
@peterjonas49717 ай бұрын
How do the people in the audience not know suicide??
@1pcfred5 ай бұрын
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.
@orkneyrd7 ай бұрын
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. .
@BillOdyssey6 ай бұрын
Yay spooky Hen
@joesmith92163 ай бұрын
interesting, he has another death/suicide attached to him with that female roommate, never heard that one.
@southportrocker8 ай бұрын
That was cool.
@seltonk51367 ай бұрын
Henrys a mentioner not a pensioner
@elusiveinsert8 ай бұрын
Good questions
@davidames17467 ай бұрын
I don't understand why folks prize Rollins opinions on music. Has any heard his Rollins Band records??
@matthewramey56777 ай бұрын
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
@azhbaha7 ай бұрын
Because he pays respect to all the right people. From what I've seen, he's had zero fails so far.