Crack the Sky, "Nuclear Apathy" (Multi-Cam / Soundboard Audio), March 24, 2012 at Ram's Head Live! (Baltimore, MD)
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@STUHEFFNER2 жыл бұрын
These guys are not only a band that are amazing but a true family of brothers who all love spending time with eachother and eachother's families. Truly great men up there in that stage.
@grgoldner11 ай бұрын
Sure that's why they drive separately to every appearance.
@claytonhiggins91153 жыл бұрын
I saw them a bunch of times in the 70's and into the 80's. Tightest band I've ever heard.
@joeybenoit62693 жыл бұрын
It wasn't the time changes or the lyrical content it was how much these boys love what they did!
@pauladams13363 жыл бұрын
One of the best alternative songs of all time (I'm including from mid-60's to now), bar none.
@laughlinflyer8 жыл бұрын
I discovered playing bass guitar, marijuana and Crack The Sky at virtually the same moment in '79/'80...I was never the same.
@robertherrick67035 жыл бұрын
I envy you! :D
@williamreilly31723 жыл бұрын
PpP~~~
@michaelsmyth5003 жыл бұрын
Respect.
@Audiomarkj3 жыл бұрын
HA!!! Wonder if we know one another !!!!
@KBlankLV2 жыл бұрын
A discovery that made you a better human being ....
@rdalev111 жыл бұрын
Bad ass song ! Have always been a fan and hard to believe this band never hit it big. Many talented musicians !
@DDbass6 жыл бұрын
Looks like we're going to get another shot at it. We've signed with Loud & Proud Records and they're releasing 2 new records for us on 8/24/18. Check it out here - www.pledgemusic.com/projects/crackthesky
@keithrippey62822 жыл бұрын
there's was quite a few bands that had the songs and the chops from the b-more area that should be household names. Here Today/Vigil, Mary Prankster, SR-71....
@beedabike5 жыл бұрын
Credit to these crazy kids who fused prog rock with ultra riffy metal-like rock. Just what I needed as a 20 something young man (at the time). You carried me through those slow, difficult times of my youth. Go Flyers.
@courtbeall77689 жыл бұрын
Joey's drum sound incredible.I can feel his kick.Bravo!
@mikelinneman87993 жыл бұрын
Love the beat from Mind Baby I warm up to it all the time as other musicians have never heard it and always freak out a bit by it------woooooohoooooo
@vinnysandoval34336 ай бұрын
.. Just an Awesome mid- 70's Progressive Rock Band with Killer Riffs , Tunes .. Very Underrated Outfit..😊
@rdalev18 жыл бұрын
Always thought, when I heard CTS for the first time in early 80's they were destined for greatness, way ahead of their time..... guess the drone masses weren't ready for them.
@googoo-gjoob6 жыл бұрын
that and Lifesong screwed them
@mikelinneman87993 жыл бұрын
I'm a 70's drummer and boy was I ready Mind Baby is my personal favorite of theirs they got screwed by bad record distribution and they weren't mainstream enough for record companies I guess they're destined for prog rock greatness but I really like their stuff very different I always warm up as a drummer to the beat from Mind Baby that throws other musicians as they've never heard it and they flip at the weird syncopation-----lmao
@wumpusthehunted26283 жыл бұрын
Read a long article about how their publicist only managed to make their albums and airtime hit at roughly the same time in only one place: Baltimore, MD. Any guesses where they are absolutely legendary? - note: I'm pretty sure I was withing bicycling distance (I didn't have a licence) of their second "rebirth" in Baltimore County.
@youdavida12 жыл бұрын
Very nice that they've re-added the acoustic intro; also enjoying Joey's singing!
@AbsoluteAwesomeEnt7 жыл бұрын
FUCKING LOVE CRACK THE SKY! Man, I keep thinking someone's at my door, but it's that Awesome Dave D onda bass!! THIS BAND IS PHEMOMINAL!
@user-eo9nl9pb8x4 ай бұрын
This band is one of the best in the world I seen him 10 times
@je23834 жыл бұрын
Just saw them at AMP Strathmore and they still rock!
@donaldmoore44122 жыл бұрын
wow! These guys kick ass.
@wickedprotos19379 жыл бұрын
Joe Macre Rules!!! One of my major influences!
@wickedprotos19379 жыл бұрын
Not here though?
@gillmacgillechiaran56515 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great!
@richardjacobs7632 Жыл бұрын
Love this tune for sure! CTS was like listening to the Beatles for the first time again! Love the tempo changes and guitar work!
@waikikirod7 жыл бұрын
I couldn't remember the name of this song from the '70's damn glad I found it thanks
@juilliardreject87679 жыл бұрын
You are correct ... Macre's not here. I always thought the Macre /DiAmico rhythm collaboration is what really made this band. Tight as can be ...... and really was a driving force behind Palumbo's songwriting skills.
@billa86036 жыл бұрын
juilliardreject he lives in Dallas , Tx
@fancybear85385 жыл бұрын
Here's the original rhythm section: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esd2ZcuA297VgGg.html
@lawrencea.canning4093 жыл бұрын
still brilliant... maybe better than the 70s
@MrGlandes11 жыл бұрын
I WAS THERE GREAT FUCKING SHOW. AND MET JOHN .THESE GUYS ARE THE SHIT STILL PLAY ON. GEOFF.
@donaldfewell89082 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@johnbat33 жыл бұрын
Memories, so many memories!
@joeybenoit62693 жыл бұрын
I've deleted about 40 post cuz I keep rambling on about this great band but the ending is majestic,!
@truthseeker99597 жыл бұрын
Very tough to play as a group. Thumbs up.
@keithleeuwen8773 жыл бұрын
Great !
@williamwheeler4849 Жыл бұрын
Saw them with Foreigner in the early 80’s..they blew Foreigner away..
@rogermansour6085 Жыл бұрын
A fantastic prog band.Should of been up there with YES, ELP, Genesis, Dream Theater. Evangelist Roger Mansour former Leslie West Vagrants Drummer
@glenlundin9623 Жыл бұрын
Frank Zappa, Van Der Graaf Generator come to mind, but it’s CTS style!
@donpierce253210 жыл бұрын
nice hockey jersey.. great instrument playing
@katsen21173 жыл бұрын
My friend curt showed me this And ill never forget
@darrylfix48792 жыл бұрын
Sean them for the first time in 76 with rush got to tell you got more crack albums then rush sean them 16 times and hope to see them 16 more
@orestohluk1544 жыл бұрын
such tasty ear candy !!
@LightenUpMcGraw11 жыл бұрын
This is how they should have played it when Macre came back to play with them, it's such a nice way to feature the bass and drums for the intro but instead they wait till he leaves go figure.
@smitlag5 жыл бұрын
We use to cover a lot of their material given the Baltimore audience. It is fun stuff to play. Palumbo seems very tired here. They sort of came out about the time of tight bands like the Dixie Dregs, and Steely Dan when they were in their prime. America got into the progressive scene too late. By the time they started rolling the music changed direction to simpler more mainstream stuff.
@Claytone-Records4 жыл бұрын
Speaking of the Dan. One of the guys has a Steely Dan cover band until recently at least.
@chuckschillingvideos2 жыл бұрын
John was clearly having one or more issues with his monitor, so that may be some frustration at work here.
@geoffreylogsdon1629 ай бұрын
.....and Happy The Man, America's Gentle Giant.
@chrisroberts95167 жыл бұрын
Bobby Hird!
@ronaldroach32558 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear John Tracy is still kicking. Cheers !
@DDbass6 жыл бұрын
This is original drummer Joey D'Amico.
@raydar2630 Жыл бұрын
My "bucket list" band. Too bad they never travel south.
@geoffreylogsdon1629 ай бұрын
Yeah, l had to go to Balto from GA in 1996 to see them. It had to be done. Well worth the trip.
@shyshift11 жыл бұрын
When you place a capo on your neck the very first thing you need to do is TUNE the guitar again.
@Bob1014ify4 жыл бұрын
6:08, Joe Walsh and Dana Carvey.
@scottbohe70473 жыл бұрын
hahaha! Funny as hell! You are right man!
@jimmullenax97963 жыл бұрын
The most over looked band ever...i grew up with them...the mid Atlantic
@pittdave3 жыл бұрын
RICK 4001
@vwccrline11 жыл бұрын
An original Ohio band transplanted to Maryland... after all she's a dancer
@irasalac90245 жыл бұрын
WvVA. sir
@awboat3 жыл бұрын
WEST VIRGINIA!!!!!!!!!!!!
@vwccrline3 жыл бұрын
@@awboat Ironton!!!
@zapphoddbubbahbrox56816 жыл бұрын
meh... the best
@jeffzajac60273 жыл бұрын
Man love this band so much saw there first tour at the Shaboo but what's up with the keyboard player bare feet like going to MVD bare foot great player but your not at the beach almost ruins the vid for me lol
@shawnw8717 Жыл бұрын
The bass player, Dave DeMarco, is also barefoot. I've seen other recent concert clips. Both of them are always barefoot on stage, especially the keyboardist.
@johnjansen21488 жыл бұрын
Is there any full CTS concerts out there?
@jamesgrady55768 жыл бұрын
+John Jansen yes...all acces
@brianwolle25095 жыл бұрын
i had their live disc. it was stolen.
@nunya70275 жыл бұрын
@@brianwolle2509 Crack Attic?
@michaeleways32743 жыл бұрын
Live Sky ! This band came all the way down from an acid trip . . . just to play for you. Quintessential Crack The Sky
@cheapguitar17 жыл бұрын
I've been a fan of this band since the 70s and I can't understand why they are so casual about their live show. I mean, the music is great, but the fucking keyboard player looks like he just wandered in off the beach. Shorts? No shoes? that his look? I'd hate to see his feet up close. Roadies are wandering around the stage like this is a rehearsal and John's walking around flatfooted like he's in a haze. Rick often seems like the guy who understands the band is putting on a show. I know they're playing for the faithful fans, but Jeeze...put in some effort.
@VicFerrari37 жыл бұрын
well said...couldn't agree more. definitely lacking the energy they once had....
@billwine6296 жыл бұрын
Hit the nail on the head, I believe the attitude contributes to their lack of commercial success. I got the feeling when I saw them at Tally Ho last Nov it was a F*** It attitude about the whole thing by John. It's a job that brings in some money, but maybe he's just depressed they never "made it". Playing at a 25% filled (maybe) venue has to be depressing. Great music like you said, with the highlight for the band being the T Petty tribute. Only time John seemed fully awake;).
@geoffreylogsdon1629 ай бұрын
@@billwine629No offense to Palumbo but l think he should have stayed the 'Brian Wilson' of the band. Their artistic peak was Safety In Numbers, followed by Live Sky, with Gary Lee Chappell on vocals. Other than the first album and World In Motion the band was better off with Palumbo as the writer in the background. I saw them live in 1996 and it was a great show, but JP oozed attitude the whole show. The brilliance of Witkowski was really what kept it together. Regardless, a band who deserved more recognition....and the fact they they were not was partly their (his?) own fault.
@anthonyssongsmypersonalfav84545 жыл бұрын
slowed down as fuck.
@VicFerrari37 жыл бұрын
Great band and song...but does the barefooted slob on the keyboard really need to conduct and keep time in the opening instrumental at 2:15? these guys can play and keep time in their sleep...wish they played it at the faster tempo like they used to... Otherwise great performance.