I went to see Dr Feelgood in 1990 with a mate who was obsessed with them. He said he knew them. Bullshit we thought. Sat in a hotel bar before the gig, Brilleaux walks in looks at us, says to my mate “alright Baz. Anyone want a pint.” Gig was amazing and I’ve been obsessed ever since. He was a class act through and through
Saw them playing at a pub in Liverpool, can't remember the name, across from St Georges hall. Walked in and there's Lee Brilleaux at the bar. Buys us both a pint and chattin' away to us, whilst he's rolling a fag with one hand. Sparky Mayo was playing then. Great night
A HERO and a brave man as he was very ill at the time as a cancer patient myself DR FEELGOOD keep me going when I want to give up what a band they were😀🎸🎸🎤✌️🇨🇮
I know ! It must have taken such supreme effort, he couldn't literally (bodily) afford to do that, but he did, as he appreciated the fans & I feel that he always treated them with respect. He was a gentleman, probably brought up in the traditional working class way, (back then, at least? ), which mean't emphasis on having good manners, etc. Lee's early death was a tragedy & I often wonder what he would be doing now if he had lived ? How would he have spent the intervening years ? I am sure he would have been performing regularly, because as a "live" act, he & the band couldn't be beaten. RIP, Lee x
Those of us who were blessed to see and enjoy this man should be pleased it was so. Whilst I was in The Count Bishops we gigged with the Doctor quite a few times and of course got to know Lee. No-one lives forever and we all know our own time will come, meanwhile let's enjoy what we have and celebrate the times we lived in and the great artists we witnessed. Bless you Lee, I enjoyed your company and miss you now you're gone.
So sad...my mate came to tell me that he had died and we went to Canvey island that night just to pay our respects. I'm not ashamed to say that I cried. The line up with Wilko was the greatest band of all time.
Saw The Feelgoods many times over the years. The only time me and a mate got backstage, we were in awe of Lee. He sensed we were nervous to meet him and treated us like mates, laughing and joking and giving us beers. A wonderful musician, performer and man.
I cried my eyes out like a baby when I heard about Lee. I still miss him although it was, what, 21 years ago? True, I had met him and still have his silk tie which has a five-pence coin inserted to stop it from swerving all over the place. I only wear it on special occasions.
Lee was so special. I talked to him in an Radio Show for a local Radio station. It was i think in 1990. He and his band was supposed to play in Hagen Germany. We wanted to promote the gig. He was so kind to call me live in the Show from a telephone booth from the South of france. The very nice talking ended cause he said he ran out of money. And suddenly the Interview was over. Thnx for ever.
I had heard about him ( Lee B. ) I 'm sorry I didn't pay attention.He was a 1952 baby like me. I am so lucky to be 64 now,but now we will all miss this Rocker/Blues Man. RIP Lee! Fantastic singer frontman! All Right!
Just read the Lee Brilleaux biography. A superb read, and a reminder of how lucky I was to have seen Dr. Feelgood in their prime. I had to pinch myself to realise he was just into his 40's when he was taken. Great, great band, and a great, great frontman. RIP.
@@johnpirie3800 Hi there John The book is entitled Lee Brilleaux: Rock 'n' Roll Gentleman it's a right rivetting read, Sir - thank you for kind words, all good here hope you are too!!! I hope this link survives any YT censorship lol www.amazon.co.uk/Lee-Brilleaux-Rock-Roll-Gentleman/dp/184697349X
@@watfordkev Hi Kevin, the link worked, thank you. Your very lucky to have seen them. Thankfully we have you tube. They must have been amazing live Kevin. Thanks again mate. You and your family stay safe.
Saw Lee and the Feelgoods at Redcar in the early 90's, - they were absolutely blistering, - best live band its been my privilege to see. God bless you Lee, you are still the Greatest live singer I've ever seen, and will probably always be. RIP, L&R...
WE SUPPORTED THE GUYS AT TORONTO BOWLING CLUB ''HOUSEROCKERS' IN NEWCASTLE N.S.W. AUSTRALIA IN 70's MET THE DOCTOR AND WENT VERY FAST. CHEERS LEE YOUR THE MAN. R.I.P,
I read that The Man was helped onto the stage for this show, and that he had to remain seated. Remarkable vocal performance nevertheless. Respect Lee Brilleaux.
wowsville lee best front man ever...... saw feelgood at the double diamond club in Cardiff at leas t31 years ago........ been to see many bands before and after... but that was the best gig i ever did see ever
"morning dave, no compressors no gates, make shure its to loud thank you" several shows at the atlantis club.....(i was the house engineer) oh boy we had fun, good for the soul but bad for the liver....
I've only had the pleasure of knowing about DR. Feelgood for a couple of years. They only released one album State side as far as I know and I don't know which one that was. Imo, they were a super club (pub) ban, second to no one. Plenty of characters in that group. I was sorry to hear of Lee's passing at such an early age. Regards from, New England ,US of A.
66, now, came across feelgood in local record shop in seventies, I was about 15, at the time, just trying all kinds of music genre's, prog rock and all stuff was to boring for me, feelgood changed that for me, got Lees book and what a life, I think I wasted most of mine, obviously never new the man but it would have been interesting to sit down and have a chat.
We're the best live band in the land..sawthem a few times at The TT Races on the Isle of Man at various venues in the 80's ..one being The Palace Lido which was once the biggest Ballroom in Europe..now sadly demolished and a car park..thanks for the good times 'Dr Feelgood'!!
Mid 70's Feelgoods were immense. Lee the best front man I've ever seen
The greatest band ever! Real blues. Rest in Peace Lee and Wilko!! xxx
I went to see Dr Feelgood in 1990 with a mate who was obsessed with them. He said he knew them. Bullshit we thought. Sat in a hotel bar before the gig, Brilleaux walks in looks at us, says to my mate “alright Baz. Anyone want a pint.” Gig was amazing and I’ve been obsessed ever since. He was a class act through and through
Saw them playing at a pub in Liverpool, can't remember the name, across from St Georges hall. Walked in and there's Lee Brilleaux at the bar. Buys us both a pint and chattin' away to us, whilst he's rolling a fag with one hand. Sparky Mayo was playing then. Great night
It's amazing how well Lee was able to perform here. He was extremely ill and died only few months later. RIP legend.
A HERO and a brave man as he was very ill at the time as a cancer patient myself DR FEELGOOD keep me going when I want to give up what a band they were😀🎸🎸🎤✌️🇨🇮
I hope you beat the cancer Adriano.
Loved him, what a brilliant man! And to sing like this when he was so ill.
I know ! It must have taken such supreme effort, he couldn't literally (bodily) afford to do that, but he did, as he appreciated the fans & I feel that he always treated them with respect. He was a gentleman, probably brought up in the traditional working class way, (back then, at least? ), which mean't emphasis on having good manners, etc. Lee's early death was a tragedy & I often wonder what he would be doing now if he had lived ? How would he have spent the intervening years ? I am sure he would have been performing regularly, because as a "live" act, he & the band couldn't be beaten. RIP, Lee x
Those of us who were blessed to see and enjoy this man should be pleased it was so. Whilst I was in The Count Bishops we gigged with the Doctor quite a few times and of course got to know Lee. No-one lives forever and we all know our own time will come, meanwhile let's enjoy what we have and celebrate the times we lived in and the great artists we witnessed. Bless you Lee, I enjoyed your company and miss you now you're gone.
Saw you a few times with the Count Bishops Dave, not a bad voice yourself! Great shows.
So sad...my mate came to tell me that he had died and we went to Canvey island that night just to pay our respects. I'm not ashamed to say that I cried. The line up with Wilko was the greatest band of all time.
Saw The Feelgoods many times over the years. The only time me and a mate got backstage, we were in awe of Lee. He sensed we were nervous to meet him and treated us like mates, laughing and joking and giving us beers. A wonderful musician, performer and man.
Means he was solid bloke !
just seen this for the first time totally brilliant,RIP Lee, Nothing like this now.
I cried my eyes out like a baby when I heard about Lee. I still miss him although it was, what, 21 years ago? True, I had met him and still have his silk tie which has a five-pence coin inserted to stop it from swerving all over the place. I only wear it on special occasions.
A great perfomer
Lee was so special. I talked to him in an Radio Show for a local Radio station. It was i think in 1990. He and his band was supposed to play in Hagen Germany. We wanted to promote the gig. He was so kind to call me live in the Show from a telephone booth from the South of france. The very nice talking ended cause he said he ran out of money. And suddenly the Interview was over. Thnx for ever.
Lee Brilleaux what a great front man always performed with intensity.
I wish we could all go back in time to see Dr Feelgood and all the other great bands of the era again. I so miss those times.
yes I would love to be in my 20s again, shit shit shit to old age 72 old man
I saw original band autumn 1976 Tampere Finland. They palyed very good and moved all the time like grazy! I miss Lee Brilleaux and whole band.
I had heard about him ( Lee B. ) I 'm sorry I didn't pay attention.He was a 1952 baby like me. I am so lucky to be 64 now,but now we will all miss this Rocker/Blues Man. RIP Lee! Fantastic singer frontman! All Right!
How I missed these when I was young I will never know
Used to drink in the Grand with him back in the day ... He was a darling and very funny !! Good Times xx
Despite the stage image he came across as a really nice fella
Brilliant artist, he always put on a brilliant show, one of the very best. I sure miss him.
A great band with a tremendous front man. One of my all time favourite live bands.
what a true frontman..he had charisma!musics lost without him!
Just read the Lee Brilleaux biography. A superb read, and a reminder of how lucky I was to have seen Dr. Feelgood in their prime. I had to pinch myself to realise he was just into his 40's when he was taken. Great, great band, and a great, great frontman. RIP.
A great book indeed. An honour for me to have one of my photographs in it.
Great book indeed!
Hi Kevin, what's the name of the book mate? You and your family stay safe bud.
@@johnpirie3800 Hi there John
The book is entitled Lee Brilleaux: Rock 'n' Roll Gentleman
it's a right rivetting read, Sir - thank you for kind words, all good here hope you are too!!!
I hope this link survives any YT censorship lol www.amazon.co.uk/Lee-Brilleaux-Rock-Roll-Gentleman/dp/184697349X
@@watfordkev Hi Kevin, the link worked, thank you.
Your very lucky to have seen them. Thankfully we have you tube. They must have been amazing live Kevin.
Thanks again mate. You and your family stay safe.
Lee Brilleaux ROCKED TO THE END what a good egg 🥚 KEEP ON ROCKIN 🎸👍🎸🎸✌️
Sadly missed. RIP Lee. Great memories of your shows in Holland !
Great, who'd think he was so ill at the time? A measure of the man. Miss you Lee.
Saw Lee and the Feelgoods at Redcar in the early 90's, - they were absolutely blistering, - best live band its been my privilege to see. God bless you Lee, you are still the Greatest live singer I've ever seen, and will probably always be. RIP, L&R...
WE SUPPORTED THE GUYS AT TORONTO BOWLING CLUB ''HOUSEROCKERS' IN NEWCASTLE N.S.W. AUSTRALIA IN 70's MET THE DOCTOR AND WENT VERY FAST. CHEERS LEE YOUR THE MAN. R.I.P,
Barry Adams power to ya,I didn’t see your gig but bet it was bloody awesome.Feelgood was a hell of a band so expect yours was also,still playing?
saw them a few times in Oz 79,80,84,85 - just the fucking best!!!!
I was at that show...it was brilliant... I couldn't believe they were playing in my town !
I read that The Man was helped onto the stage for this show, and that he had to remain seated. Remarkable vocal performance nevertheless. Respect Lee Brilleaux.
Yes, there's no fatigue or loss of tone at all - remarkable, and shows what a consummate performer he was!
Genius Nothing else will do
im so very sorry this darling genius guy passed away ,,,i love him so much ,His classics are all a work of art and will last until eternity lol x
Use to be a pub in Glasgow called the doctors,I always have wry smile every time,I hear the brilliant Dr feel good belt this out,happy days.
i see many time doc feelgood in france ever good! real rockers!
R.I.P. Lee !!!!!
What a beautiful man love you brother ❤️🍺
Absolutely brilliant man and he was dr feel good .....respect
First gig I ever saw I was 15 in 1975,really got me into music for the rest of my life,thanks guys.
good boy
Ian Crabbe a great comment l myself the same Love from Suffolk, Eastern England
Lee Brilliant
I saw Dr Feelgood just once. The great Lee Brilleaux was already gone but they were still mesmerisingly good.
One of the greats, brilliant artist
Wonderful ...sadly missed ,😉 Lee Brilleaux..
wowsville lee best front man ever...... saw feelgood at the double diamond club in Cardiff at leas t31 years ago........ been to see many bands before and after... but that was the best gig i ever did see ever
Legend
Lee was a real Gentleman !
bless him.. the dogs bollo
"morning dave, no compressors no gates, make shure its to loud thank you" several shows at the atlantis club.....(i was the house engineer) oh boy we had fun, good for the soul but bad for the liver....
Lee Brilleaux and Doc Neeson: the 2 best frontmen of all times. RIP!!
Great performance.
Much flattered you used one of my pix.
Rip mon pote
Lee b brilliant
I've only had the pleasure of knowing about DR. Feelgood for a couple of years. They only released one album State side as far as I know and I don't know which one that was. Imo, they were a super club (pub) ban, second to no one. Plenty of characters in that group. I was sorry to hear of Lee's passing at such an early age. Regards from, New England ,US of A.
What a performer.
Wow.
66, now, came across feelgood in local record shop in seventies, I was about 15, at the time, just trying all kinds of music genre's, prog rock and all stuff was to boring for me, feelgood changed that for me, got Lees book and what a life, I think I wasted most of mine, obviously never new the man but it would have been interesting to sit down and have a chat.
Simply the best
RIP !!!!
Saw Dr Feelgood twice in 1979. Brilliant raw power!
And after his death his suit continued touring for the next two years.
A god 👍
Only the good die young !
The reason Wilko is still us is that Brilleaux gave the Reaper a clip round the ear and told him to leave off, fact.
😂🎉
sad sad sad
Any footage of this ?
fuckin' great recording!
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Who is playing with Lee? The musicians? Please.
The line-up on this gig was walwyn, Morris, Dave Bronze on Bass and Ian Gibbons (Kinks) on keyboards.
The missing piano!?
Often wonder what happened to it !
My name's Lee too. And no, this doesn't mean I can sing like him, sorry.
Les was the best front man, him an wilko 😎
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Pity because you'd have a fantastic voice if you could.
How are you on 'Wandering Star' though?
We're the best live band in the land..sawthem a few times at The TT Races on the Isle of Man at various venues in the 80's ..one being The Palace Lido which was once the biggest Ballroom in Europe..now sadly demolished and a car park..thanks for the good times 'Dr Feelgood'!!
Robert who?
rip xx