Fugazi could have gotten even bigger than they did. They were offered scads of money during the grunge/alternative hype era. But they didn't care about money or fame. They cared about making music and making a difference. $5 admission caps on their shows (I think the most was $8), the venue had to be all ages, and Ian was very outspoken if someone in the audience or acting as security was being a dick or violent. Their songs took on sexism ("Suggestion"), AIDS ("Give Me The Cure"), the environment ("Styrofoam"), racism ("And The Same") , etc. The guys were so down to Earth cool, too.
I'm proud to say Fugazi the first show ever for me. I was fifteen and they put on did a benefit show for the homeless in D.C. It was on Freedom Plaza and every walk of life came up the stairs and just enjoyed it. The city kept shutting off the power, but every one just rolled with it...
Seeing them live is the best introduction. I’m glad you reacted to this live version. It’s a treasure. Did you see that perfectly timed swing and mic catch about a min in? They’re in the zone.
These were the days. Memories of being out on the road touring with bands. Fugazi was a DC band, I mostly toured with OC, LA and Seattle bands and it was a blast.
FooGahzi is how you pronounce. :) one of the best videos of the group from this time period. Saw Fugazi live at The Outhouse in Lawrence KS. in 1989. Amazing show. Someone mentioned Minor Threat. Yep, check them out.
that was great to see you boppin along and you had a good presence/commentary in this video. thanks for not stopping it and commenting like a lot of other youtubers tend to do, i appreciated that
this song pissed off a lot of radio stations with that pause lol. huge song but no one played it because people would switch radio channels thinking the station wasnt working because of that 5 second pause lol
They played in my town and it sold out and I couldn't see them. They made the place only charge $5 for tickets and they had to have bottled water available for those in attendance and they had to have multiple brands of water to chose from.
Fugazi wow love this hardcore punk straight edge ( against drugs) I think they started in ‘86 saw them in the late 80s earlier days was Minor Threat Repeater , Suggestion, Long division r some favorite
Sorry you sound like Donnie Brasco, its Fu-GAH-Zee Ian MacKaye the singer had a band Before this called Minor Threat. Being from DC they were close to the Bad Brains. I think the Bad Brains recorded Minor Threats first EP. The album recordings don't sound much better these guys were DIY early stuff was recorded in a basement.
Fugazi are like the missing link between post-punk and grunge. Great reaction! love waiting room, it's classic.
Yeah, the truth. Check out who all the grunge bands listened to, Fugazi was one of the tops.
Janes Addiction as well?
@@joejet805 Yes, loved Janes Addiction too and Dinasour Jnr also fit.
I would throw Meat Puppets, Minutemen, Dinosaur Jr, Husker Du, Janes Addiction, Sonic Youth, and a few others in there too
What a load of bullshit.
Alway great to see people expressing Luv the 1st time they hear Fugazi's signature song. I was there back when Fugazi was new. Like & subscribed, BTW
Fugazi could have gotten even bigger than they did. They were offered scads of money during the grunge/alternative hype era. But they didn't care about money or fame. They cared about making music and making a difference. $5 admission caps on their shows (I think the most was $8), the venue had to be all ages, and Ian was very outspoken if someone in the audience or acting as security was being a dick or violent. Their songs took on sexism ("Suggestion"), AIDS ("Give Me The Cure"), the environment ("Styrofoam"), racism ("And The Same") , etc. The guys were so down to Earth cool, too.
I'm proud to say Fugazi the first show ever for me. I was fifteen and they put on did a benefit show for the homeless in D.C. It was on Freedom Plaza and every walk of life came up the stairs and just enjoyed it. The city kept shutting off the power, but every one just rolled with it...
I went to their show in front of the White House in Lafayette Park in '91 protesting the first Gulf War. Epic.
Freezing cold, but epic.
Yeah man we tore it up back then.
I was at that show!
Seeing them live is the best introduction. I’m glad you reacted to this live version. It’s a treasure. Did you see that perfectly timed swing and mic catch about a min in?
They’re in the zone.
These were the days. Memories of being out on the road touring with bands. Fugazi was a DC band, I mostly toured with OC, LA and Seattle bands and it was a blast.
You picked the best video. Seeing the reaction of the live crowd is priceless.
FooGahzi is how you pronounce. :) one of the best videos of the group from this time period.
Saw Fugazi live at The Outhouse in Lawrence KS. in 1989. Amazing show. Someone mentioned Minor Threat. Yep, check them out.
My kind of music... (Love Them)...
If you want to have some fun, check out Wugazi. It's a mashup of WuTang and Fugazi. And it's genius. Shame On Blue is a good one.
I subscribed because Fugazi is my all-time favorite band. Please do more.
Some of my fave concert memories of the 90s was seeing them 3 or 4 times. My favourite band back then.
Same!
Fugazi Suggestion
that was great to see you boppin along and you had a good presence/commentary in this video. thanks for not stopping it and commenting like a lot of other youtubers tend to do, i appreciated that
this song pissed off a lot of radio stations with that pause lol. huge song but no one played it because people would switch radio channels thinking the station wasnt working because of that 5 second pause lol
Fitting I was like 202. Washington, harDCore. Nice post, thanks.
They played in my town and it sold out and I couldn't see them. They made the place only charge $5 for tickets and they had to have bottled water available for those in attendance and they had to have multiple brands of water to chose from.
Fugazi wow love this hardcore punk straight edge ( against drugs) I think they started in ‘86 saw them in the late 80s earlier days was Minor Threat
Repeater , Suggestion, Long division r some favorite
Washington DC Punk - lets gooooo!
Saw live great music and they blow you a way
We ain't bougie, you got my subscribe with that statement! Thanks for keeping great music alive!
Great choice! Loved this song
My favorite band of all time
legendary
Bed for scraping has the baddest groove they ever did
You should react to the studio version. Live is good if you're there. I love this, but if this was my first hearing, I wouldn't want to hear it again.
Guy is the punk Flava Flav.
You should do Fugazi - Shut the door live ;) amazing live performance
P.s. please do Jonwayne - the come up or jonwayne - words are everything
Ome of the best basslines of all time
Classic Shit!
Check out their song sweet and low!
Didnt you do this same song yesterday???? Lol
Yep, but cool seeing it live.
Need something to break.
Lol
I don’t think so, I listen to so much damn much tho that I might’ve, sounded fresh af tho if I did lol the first listen is so damn raw
He it actually was a different song, I just put the wrong title lol gotta change it smh
No, I saw it too.
Sorry you sound like Donnie Brasco, its Fu-GAH-Zee Ian MacKaye the singer had a band Before this called Minor Threat. Being from DC they were close to the Bad Brains. I think the Bad Brains recorded Minor Threats first EP. The album recordings don't sound much better these guys were DIY early stuff was recorded in a basement.
you didn't even 'react' to it though.. we just watched you watch the video