I recently rediscovered my Big Sugar catalog. I first saw Big Sugar in 1994 when I went to Winsor for a night of drinking (I was under 21 - couldn't drink in the US). We randomly stopped at a bar called the Aardvark and Big Sugar was playing there, OWNING the place. I was speechless. I saw them a number of times in the following years and eventually lost touch. I play guitar, and I recall teaching myself Gordie's riffs. Man, they were genius! So, to Big Sugar, I just want to say Thank You for sharing the entertainment and musicianship!
I found their 500 Lbs cd at a thrift store I worked at in 1997 after getting clean from a 6 year heroin habit. It changed my life. Finally saw them in Detroit in 2012. I own everything they ever did. Love Gordy and the guys. Rip to Gary Lowe. Such an awesome bassist.
Another great Canadian band that's not really given the appreciation they deserve. Their mix of Reggae and Rock...or...Rock and Reggae is just so damn good, pretty unique too.
He was such a "bedrock" member of the band, it was a sad day when he passed. I don't know what the band is going to do. Try to replace him and keep playing, or do the same thing as Rush when Neil announced he couldn't play anymore and hang it up?
They were playing with big ben from grady...unfortunately kelly hoppe? The harmonica fella retired too. Really different vibe without them both. It was just a clean shaven gordie 3 piece band. Very strange.
@@tays8306 Getting back a bit to the original numbers. It all started as a 3 piece (far less reggae and more jazz inspired at that point though) way back when.
In the mid to late ‘90’s this band was THE best Canadian band on the scene. They were absolutely thrilling and had something raw and magical. Sadly this version of the band has none of the grit and grease that made the first 2 albums , 500 Pounds and Hemivision, out of this world. And what’s with the embarrassing phony Rasta? Glad to say I saw them at their finest when it was a muscular mix of blues, rock and dub (without the shitty faux-Rasta vocals). Still love Gordie and the the early Sugar vibes though!💚
NickosReincarnation it wasn’t a bad album that. But you could hear record company execs in the direction of some tracks. They wanted more hits & less grit. The opposite of what they had thrilled us with years earlier. Common story I suppose. Industry can suck the life out of artists.
Is it just me, or is that guy doing vocals during "Ganja Baby" not actually Jamaican? Also, for anyone who has not seen Big Sugar live... this is a very poor representation of what they're like. Go to the live show if you get a chance.
So true, I've always liked these guys but just saw them this past weekend at a Canada Day festival. Wow, the albums just like this video do these guys no justice. The sound is amazing, Gordie's guitar sound is out of this world, it was such a good show.
The fellow doing the vocals for Ganja Baby is a very talented, well known and respected multi instrumentalist, dj, MC and producer here in Toronto. He goes by the name Friendlyness, and is as rasta and representing of reggae music and culture here in Canada as anyone from Jamaica.
I recognize the lead singer and his double quit are. The base player.when he was still with us and the harmonica player. Lose the jacket. Looks better in black suit. Lose the keyboard. Not necessary. The lead singer looks like he should be bumbing for lose change.
I recently rediscovered my Big Sugar catalog. I first saw Big Sugar in 1994 when I went to Winsor for a night of drinking (I was under 21 - couldn't drink in the US). We randomly stopped at a bar called the Aardvark and Big Sugar was playing there, OWNING the place. I was speechless. I saw them a number of times in the following years and eventually lost touch. I play guitar, and I recall teaching myself Gordie's riffs. Man, they were genius! So, to Big Sugar, I just want to say Thank You for sharing the entertainment and musicianship!
I found their 500 Lbs cd at a thrift store I worked at in 1997 after getting clean from a 6 year heroin habit. It changed my life. Finally saw them in Detroit in 2012. I own everything they ever did. Love Gordy and the guys. Rip to Gary Lowe. Such an awesome bassist.
RIP-Garry Lowe.
Another great Canadian band that's not really given the appreciation they deserve. Their mix of Reggae and Rock...or...Rock and Reggae is just so damn good, pretty unique too.
Absolutely 💯
Audio quality is huge!!!
Garry’s bass is real big in the mix. What a treat!
and nothing very complicated... just SO "right"! kudos!
@@juhanleemet He uses a mute on the bass, something almost no one does. It makes it sound SO huge!!
Always liked Gords approach to the electric guitar. Dirty, sweet, and loud!
The fattest guitar tone too.
I am the BIGGEST Big Sugar fan!!!! Saw em in Detroit about 12 years back. Life affirming and life changing event!
Amazing! I'd love to see lots more Big Sugar videos with this video and audio quality.
awesome! but not enough views, and not enough likes! Rockpalast has posted many good recordings of concerts, thx much
Love these guys. So much better than tragically hip! One of Best Canadian bands ever.
Only the lead singer is left from the original lineup so this is a cover band at best.
Unnecessary nasty.
Saw them at AJ’s Hangar in Kingston…💕
That kicked ass
I just found out Garry Lowe died. This was exactly what I needed.
He was such a "bedrock" member of the band, it was a sad day when he passed. I don't know what the band is going to do. Try to replace him and keep playing, or do the same thing as Rush when Neil announced he couldn't play anymore and hang it up?
They were playing with big ben from grady...unfortunately kelly hoppe? The harmonica fella retired too. Really different vibe without them both. It was just a clean shaven gordie 3 piece band. Very strange.
@@tays8306 Getting back a bit to the original numbers. It all started as a 3 piece (far less reggae and more jazz inspired at that point though) way back when.
Awesome 👍
Garry Lowe is cool as f&$k!
In the mid to late ‘90’s this band was THE best Canadian band on the scene. They were absolutely thrilling and had something raw and magical. Sadly this version of the band has none of the grit and grease that made the first 2 albums , 500 Pounds and Hemivision, out of this world. And what’s with the embarrassing phony Rasta? Glad to say I saw them at their finest when it was a muscular mix of blues, rock and dub (without the shitty faux-Rasta vocals). Still love Gordie and the the early Sugar vibes though!💚
I saw them twice around 2001 right with the release of Brothers & Sisters are you ready. Great band and I totally agree with your comment
NickosReincarnation it wasn’t a bad album that. But you could hear record company execs in the direction of some tracks. They wanted more hits & less grit. The opposite of what they had thrilled us with years earlier. Common story I suppose. Industry can suck the life out of artists.
Joe Vachon no doubt it was record company pressure. “We need a hit.” type thinking...
A Rasta Imposta? 🤪
Maybe I'm ignorant as fuck but it seems the band members change every single time I see them live
I'm A Ram, Joe Louis and Ride Like Hell are Classic "Big Sugar" Tunes
Don't forget Diggin A Hole. And The Scene buddy
Is it just me, or is that guy doing vocals during "Ganja Baby" not actually Jamaican? Also, for anyone who has not seen Big Sugar live... this is a very poor representation of what they're like. Go to the live show if you get a chance.
So true, I've always liked these guys but just saw them this past weekend at a Canada Day festival. Wow, the albums just like this video do these guys no justice. The sound is amazing, Gordie's guitar sound is out of this world, it was such a good show.
BRING EAR PLUGS.
@@Bluzian74 Very Loud I was front of the stage at the Roxy in Barrie melted my balls!
The fellow doing the vocals for Ganja Baby is a very talented, well known and respected multi instrumentalist, dj, MC and producer here in Toronto. He goes by the name Friendlyness, and is as rasta and representing of reggae music and culture here in Canada as anyone from Jamaica.
anyone know where that song is (Sugar)...cant seem to find it on his discography
It's a Respectables song featuring Gordie Johnson
Dread Zeppelin at 1:45 mark hahhahahahahahah good stuff.
I recognize the lead singer and his double quit are. The base player.when he was still with us and the harmonica player. Lose the jacket. Looks better in black suit. Lose the keyboard. Not necessary. The lead singer looks like he should be bumbing for lose change.
This Big Sugar cover band isn't very good. The lead singer is the only original member left, before you @ me.