I went to the concert they're talking about and what a night it was! A solid rock band playing their hits with lots of skill. I met Mark years later and enjoyed that visit
Really excellent interview -- and the first I've seen with so many actual Raiders participating. I got to spend time with Mark in the late '70s and early '80s and was thoroughly impressed with the guy. The mention of their latest CD at the time is noteworthy; it really is a first-rate compilation. If you get a chance to see Mark Lindsay live, do not pass up the opportunity.
He is awesome, I saw him at the park in Richland, Wa. In 1992, I believe, and I saw them in Spokane at the Pink Collesium when I was 15, 1971. Also saw the Kingsmen in the park in Richland in 1991, Tommy James was there also that summer
i saw these guys when i was 12, in Hawaii, and they just exploded on stage WOW....if you saw them live, you were a fan, what a fantastic interview, thank-you for this...truly a SHOW band. Nobody like the Raiders.
Loved this video. It's tell about their wild ride during their biggest moments in the sixties. Thanks for sharing your stories with us, Raiders. Rest in Peace Smitty and Drake.
I enjoyed this very much. Thanks for posting it. It was kind of bittersweet, though. It still saddens me to think of Smitty and Drake being gone. Drake could have been a great DJ. He definitely had the voice for it.
Fun interview ......They talked about a lot of things . . . . except the elephant in the room -- where was Paul ? ? And why wasn't he part of this reunion ????
I find that hard to believe considering that Mark was the leading creative force behind the groups later albums and hit singles. Their best records in my opinion.
Mark would do the Production in the Studio while Paul handled the business end. It's my understanding that the "Bad Blood" between them stemmed from, as Mark would often put it: " a contractual thing..." . From what I've gathered from talking to them is that there was a clause in the Mark Lindsay / Raiders contract that made Mark financially liable for BOTH the Raiders and his solo work. I'll be arbitrary to make my point but say it cost $100,000 each to make a Raiders album and a Mark Lindsay Solo album. That's $200,000 Mark now owes to Columbia Records. Now, say the Lindsay album does amazing and earns $100,000, but the Raiders album tanks and doesn't earn a dime. That would then leave Mark on the line still owing $100,000 to Columbia records. That would explain why there were only two Mark Lindsay solo albums about that time, Arizona making a fortune, but Alias Pink Puzz and Collage by the Raiders were seen as flops. He could either spread himself too thin and neither would be successful, or, concentrate on one and make it successful. I believe the "bad blood" stemmed from Mark being a little peeved that Paul, who was supposed to be such a great businessman didn't notice that clause in the contract. Eventually, because Columbia decided to drop the Raiders and Lindsay, they wound up having to buy him out of the contract. But, I'm sure he still lost a truckload of money in the process. Not to mention the loss of control of the music as well. While Mark has his own vault full of tapes, demos from his own work, Paul would tell me that Columbia (now, Sony/BMG or whatever) is the sole owner of the multitracks, the masters, and everything Raiders related. So, in essence, Mark now has to pay to gain access to what he wrote/created in the first place. Why wasn't Paul present for this interview? I believe he was touring Europe at the time with his version of The Raiders.
Alfred, that is amazing info. From what you say, Mark pretty much got screwed. I remember reading somewhere, perhaps in the liner notes of Mark's complete Columbia recordings CD on the Real Gone Music label, that Mark had a bombshell dropped on him when he went into Columbia to collect a royalty check and was told he did not have one coming due to the lack of sales of Raiders records. And that was just after the huge success of Indian Reservation! So, I believe what you wrote about the contractual bad blood.
lenspaulding And you know these things how? Sounds like you have some sort of twisted vendetta against Mark Lindsay. Did he refuse to sign an autograph for you or something? No excuse for libel and slander.
I think dick. Clark messed them up with all the comedy stuff,kind of made them the rnroll marks bros. Not good. They had so much unused talent they could of made a more profound statement in rock given the chance
The Raiders! For rock and roll hall of fame! LONG over due!
Absolutely Right
My very first concert was Paul Revere and The Raiders. Bought all their albums and Mark was on my wall. Such good memories!
Loved this band in the sixties. Saw them live twice and they were legit. Interesting interview. Thanks.
It’s great hearing the authentic 60’s guys being normal instead of angry, dead, or burned out.
I went to the concert they're talking about and what a night it was! A solid rock band playing their hits with lots of skill. I met Mark years later and enjoyed that visit
Really excellent interview -- and the first I've seen with so many actual Raiders participating. I got to spend time with Mark in the late '70s and early '80s and was thoroughly impressed with the guy. The mention of their latest CD at the time is noteworthy; it really is a first-rate compilation. If you get a chance to see Mark Lindsay live, do not pass up the opportunity.
He is awesome, I saw him at the park in Richland, Wa. In 1992, I believe, and I saw them in Spokane at the Pink Collesium when I was 15, 1971. Also saw the Kingsmen in the park in Richland in 1991, Tommy James was there also that summer
i saw these guys when i was 12, in Hawaii, and they just exploded on stage WOW....if you saw them live, you were a fan, what a fantastic interview, thank-you for this...truly a SHOW band. Nobody like the Raiders.
I'm a fan of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Especially with Mark Lindsay as the LEAD SINGER
Loved this video. It's tell about their wild ride during their biggest moments in the sixties. Thanks for sharing your stories with us, Raiders. Rest in Peace Smitty and Drake.
Also Paul Revere
Thanks Raider Rooter for sharing So Many things with all of us PR&R Forever Fans!
This is ONE FANTASTIC INTERVIEW...MARK...YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE IN RADIO...OH, YOU ARE... SIRIUSXM...
I enjoyed this very much. Thanks for posting it. It was kind of bittersweet, though. It still saddens me to think of Smitty and Drake being gone. Drake could have been a great DJ. He definitely had the voice for it.
This band truly were and still are great music legends wonderful songs great sound really funn and unique melodiesong live the raiders!!!
What a great show! Answered a lot of questions.
MARK IS MY FAVORITE MAN 👨❤
Waytago, KEX. Loved your Raiders interview. Good buncha guys. God bless 'em.. and you!
Keep on rockin'.. and PEACE in Jesus Christ.
seems a shame that Paul Revere is gone now and I hear that he was a really hilariously funny guy and I wish I could have met him
This is great! My picture on here is actually with Paul himself!
The "Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson is on TH-cam they performed "Big Boy Pete" live. Signature Raider act!
+FA Barragan , Yes, its on my Raider Rooter TH-cam Channel.
This is so part of my soundtrack for high school.More so than Louie Louie I preferred Louie Go Home or whatever it was.❤❤
great band.
Fun interview ......They talked about a lot of things . . . . except the elephant in the room -- where was Paul ? ? And why wasn't he part of this reunion ????
Smitty and Drake ❤️
I have always thought that Fang & Smitty were related. Because they could pass for Brothers
The Beatles were a" show band" in Hamburg Germany.
Kudos to Drake for mentioning Steve West, and to Smitty for mentioning the Wailers.
There first reunion was actually in 1979.
I saw it on Dick Clark's Rock and ROLL Remember.
Wish I'd have gone..
Just learned Mark doesn't have earlobes.
"Grab Your Louie, it's Woman Woman Time ! " ...true story.
Why wasn't Paul in the Studio?
There was some bad blood between Paul and Mark. Paul basically had been touring with other Raiders up until his death.
I find that hard to believe considering that Mark was the leading creative force behind the groups later albums and hit singles. Their best records in my opinion.
Mark would do the Production in the Studio while Paul handled the business end. It's my understanding that the "Bad Blood" between them stemmed from, as Mark would often put it: " a contractual thing..." . From what I've gathered from talking to them is that there was a clause in the Mark Lindsay / Raiders contract that made Mark financially liable for BOTH the Raiders and his solo work. I'll be arbitrary to make my point but say it cost $100,000 each to make a Raiders album and a Mark Lindsay Solo album. That's $200,000 Mark now owes to Columbia Records. Now, say the Lindsay album does amazing and earns $100,000, but the Raiders album tanks and doesn't earn a dime.
That would then leave Mark on the line still owing $100,000 to Columbia records.
That would explain why there were only two Mark Lindsay solo albums about that time, Arizona making a fortune, but Alias Pink Puzz and Collage by the Raiders were seen as flops. He could either spread himself too thin and neither would be successful, or, concentrate on one and make it successful. I believe the "bad blood" stemmed from Mark being a little peeved that Paul, who was supposed to be such a great businessman didn't notice that clause in the contract. Eventually, because Columbia decided to drop the Raiders and Lindsay, they wound up having to buy him out of the contract. But, I'm sure he still lost a truckload of money in the process. Not to mention the loss of control of the music as well.
While Mark has his own vault full of tapes, demos from his own work, Paul would tell me that Columbia (now, Sony/BMG or whatever) is the sole owner of the multitracks, the masters, and everything Raiders related. So, in essence, Mark now has to pay to gain access to what he wrote/created in the first place.
Why wasn't Paul present for this interview? I believe he was touring Europe at the time with his version of The Raiders.
Alfred, that is amazing info. From what you say, Mark pretty much got screwed. I remember reading somewhere, perhaps in the liner notes of Mark's complete Columbia recordings CD on the Real Gone Music label, that Mark had a bombshell dropped on him when he went into Columbia to collect a royalty check and was told he did not have one coming due to the lack of sales of Raiders records. And that was just after the huge success of Indian Reservation! So, I believe what you wrote about the contractual bad blood.
lenspaulding And you know these things how? Sounds like you have some sort of twisted vendetta against Mark Lindsay. Did he refuse to sign an autograph for you or something? No excuse for libel and slander.
Where is Paul Revere???
At the time of this reunion, Paul was out with his new Raiders and could not attend.
Great Band in the 60's
That must have been in Boston Woo Woo Ginsberg on WMEX.
Smitty was my Friend>> J D
gee none of them seem to resemble ...
Are you Win Lee Lewis that I worked with in WPark Colorado in the 80s? This is Al - ajmcclung@comcast.net
I think dick. Clark messed them up with all the comedy stuff,kind of made them the rnroll marks bros. Not good. They had so much unused talent they could of made a more profound statement in rock given the chance