So hard to process the sad news that we have lost the legend that is Dave Greenfield... For me Dave's keyboard skills defined the bands sound alongside JJ's unequaled bass line's and the power house behind the drums Jet Black... Like so many The Stranglers have been a large part of my life for more than 40 years and I have so many memories of seeing the band over the years. R.I.P. Dave...Forever in our memories..
Louis0121 you are spot on. The stranglers were a class above almost all the bands that came out of that era. RIP Dave Greenfield your music will live on .
Great tribute and absolutely a legend lost. But that base, and those songs... What a sound this band forged! Oh yeah, Dave could write just a bit as well...
Germany here, I was in my youth, so the 1980s times a fan of the huge flood of music from England. Not only the icons like "Madness", "Simple Minds" or "Adam & The Ants". Thousands of artists came from the island and every day new, oh how I miss this decade. I have remained faithful to many musicians from England, but at almost 60 years old I still proudly wear the "Stranglers" T-shirt Thank you England for making so much good music history. I love you guys for it... With love from Germany
@@garyandrewimrie687 Of course the SM are Scottish, of course... I've seen them so many times at concerts over the decades, more than any other band, and I adore them...
@@sandraruijs5172so do I. I often listen to the motorhead albums "Ace of spades" and "bomber"expanded editions. I can't believe they're all gone. And Phil and the drummer (who's name escapes me) simply cannot go on as Motorhead without Lemmy. I''m greiving. Especially for the Stranglers who were my fave band since 11 years old!
I spent two hours in his company in 89 after a gig. I was in the hotel with my brother after blagging our way in and I saw Dave and his wife just ready to retire upstairs so I shouted "Hey Dave any chance you could have a drink with me" and he and his wife Pam came downstairs and my brother gave him some hash for a few smokes which he really appreciated and I spent over two hours with them both in the hotel. I gave him my bootstraps that he kept admiring all night and hadn't ever seen a pair before so I gifted them to him. A lovely guy. I remember the rings he had on
You describe J J 's bassplaying perfect. I think he is one of the best bassplayers there is, and he is very underestimated. When I was fourteen I discovered him and I still like him ❤
@@sandraruijs5172 i played jaco pastorious stranglers stuff, in nyc HE SAID THE BASS PLAYER SOUNDS LIKE A 8 YR OLD CUB SCOUT, HE NEEDS LESSONS, ARGUE WITH JACO ? THE GREATEST EVER.....FACT BASS PLAYER IN HISTORY
@@fashionicon1972 It's not a fact, it's your opinion. A nice sound, yes, no doubt. Can you show me any list that names him as the best player in HISTORY? (Or even in the top ten or twenty).
Stranglers through and through ever since Rattus blew me away. I missed Hugh for a long long time but kept going even through the dark five piece years. Baz brought the Stranglers back to life. His guitar work is better than Hugh's and he has the right stage presence for the band. It's very rare for any band to replace a front man but Baz has done it . Thanks man.
langs57 Well said. Agreed totally on every point. Hugh was the main man for me and when he left I literally died a LOT inside. But this is as good as anything.
I agree with just about everything you've said and yes Baz is good but he is nothing compared to Hugh, Hugh was The Strangler's with his voice and the songs he wrote, you could say yes he was the Strangler's, his voice & Dave's Keyboards and Jet on the Drums yes JJ played is bass and The Strangler's with keyboards Voice and Drums made the unique sound, again Bazz has done a great job but you can't replace Hugh ( they got very close )
One hundred percent mate. Well said. Hugh was phoning it in latterly. Baz revitalised The Stranglers and, in particular JJ as a member of his own group. He (JJ) started to sing again after the earlier, post Hugh, fuckery. BAZ was / is and remains the life force of The Stranglers (Think about it guys) Baz respects Hugh’s legacy (I bet he is totally in awe of his guitar prowess having learned it)
I feel like I've stumbled into a parallel universe where Al Murray has slimmed down and joined the Stranglers on guitar, while the local pub darts champion has replaced Greenfield on the keys. Stranglers are some of my all time heroes but I lost interest after "Feline". Certainly after Hugh left. This is astonishing. Fair play to that Baz Warne, he takes Hugh's place with real gusto. I never knew. What a great band. Love em.
Saw them at the Glasgow Apollo in 1977.Stiff Little Fingers were on first.I missed the last ferry back to Dunoon and spent the night up a piss drenched close in gourock.
I WISH I'D BEEN AT THIS GIG, was a 'Hugh period only' fan, but maaaan, Baz fucking does this business. Nice to see smiling JJ, didn't see that back in the seventies 😊
True dat I have been a fan of the Stranglers since my friend Tony , turned me on to them I'm going to say 1977or so. Lucky me to get to see them in USA 4 times always get a great show ! Tom out in N.Y.
When I came home from a three-week military exercise in about 1984, I was lying on the floor, completely exhausted, because I hadn't slept in three weeks. My sweetheart showed me two tickets for the "Stranglers" concert in the Rotation in Hannover, and two days later we were there, The Stranglers are not only a part of my youth, they still belong to me until I have to go...!
Definitely one of the best Stranglers concerts. With Jet Black on drums for the whole concert even though he has serious health issues. I am not a Baz Warn fan, but I must say he did very well singing the songs done by Hugh Cornwell. It was a shame that Hugh quit The Stranglers in 1990, but he did have his reasons and one has to respect that. I saw The Stranglers around the mid 80's in my hometown of Santa Barbara, CA. at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. They opened up for Roxy Music which I thought that was a bit odd. I think I was the only one there who knew who The Stranglers were and very glad to see them in concert. Very sad that we lost Dave Greenfield, one of the very best keyboard players that ever lived. Rest In Peace Dave. We all miss you, but you will never be forgotten. Thanks for your excellent musicianship on the keyboards.
Man , I saw these guys I don’t know how many times. I just sent this out to everyone I’ve got on Facebook. 11/08/21. I’ve been kilkin’ this fekin’ system since I left my cot and I’m 61 now. The fight ain’t over, till it’s over!!
I disagree respectfully. I cannot listen to The Stranglers since he became vocalist. To me in my own opinion he just doesn't have the vibe. He plays too much on copying Hugh's Grunts and stuff too much. I really can't handle him at all. Possibly a lovely guy in real life but not for me. I've seen the Stranglers in the late 70s and 80s
@@sirjellybeans1st19 life goes on. The Stranglers are much bigger than the single men in the band. THE STRANGLERS is a huge mind experience. enjoy the mind fuck.
Me too.A fan from 12.Growing up in N Z for me they were the connect between Banda like the Doors earlyenglish vaudeville and new wave and brilliant covers like Walk On By Etc.
1977 I saw them and got into there hotel room with my 4 mates for a few beers I was 17 years old and they were pure class too us all Glasgow and bellshill lads true punks having a beer with the band total classic brilliant night!!! Stranglers are pure class forever 1977 no elvis Beatles or the Rolling Stones!!!! Rip Dave and strummer wot a loss
God, thanks for putting this up. It is the Highlight of TH-cam. About Baz: I saw them in Cologne in 2001, and Baz is not only a great player and does all the Hugh things right, but he is also the nicest of the lot! Came out after the gig and talked to whomever wanted to listen. But no, you can't forget Hugh. After all, many of these are his songs. Meanwhile, this is a great concert, and 1977 or 2007, Stranglers are tops!
Your spot on, he was such a a great drummer and very underrated by the media and many other bands, it was a great loss losing Jet, you'd have to like the Strangler's other wise you might know who he was and he really was a fantastic drummer RIP Jet.
Hugh Cornwell has said that he never felt his guitar was mixed high enough up in the mix or given enough body on Stranglers' recordings. I obviously wouldn't change a thing on any of those old Stranglers records even given the chance; they're the recordings we all know and love........ but, listening to the mix and guitar tones throughout this gig here, I think he may have had a point to be honest. The guitar sounds great all the way through this gig.
It was nice to see Jet getting the respect he deserved at the end of this fantastic concert. Sad to hear he has passed away. Rest in peace, Jet. You will not be forgotten.
This is fantastic, I saw them back in the day was impressed back then how they replicated the sound from their albums . They have lost nothing , one the most underrated bands . So many classic songs.
fantastic. absolutely class. still doing it. Hugh Cornwell had a voice of his own shame he's not with the band any more but these guys can still play and Baz seems doing well there in Hughes absence. sadly I don't think Hugh will ever return what's gone is gone same as the jam Paul Weller will never return. 2 men who will it seems stick too their words. good luck to u Hugh Cornwell. and good luck to the rest of the lads left in the band yous are fantastic
Ive been a fan since i was 7 yes 7 years old .Due to my brother who brought nomore heroes in the house . He asked my dad if he could play it on the record player.I remember i was up stairs when i heared this noise never played in our house before .And the rest is history...
I'll say one thing for Baz Warn, he's a much tighter guitarist live than Hugh Cornwell was. I know on stage sound is much, much better now than it was back in Cornwell's day and that, performing the lines / parts isn't the same as writing them as well but, still, he is good. His voice is good as well (the screams on "Sometimes" at this gig here are fantastic!). Now, I'm one of those that thinks only the Black, Burnell, Cornwell, Greenfield line up is actually The Stranglers (I loved them since I was a Kid in 78 and grew up with them as one of my favourite bands so, I'm not likely to change on this viewpoint) but, failing having that "original" line up, there's not much wrong with this chap at all is there!?
He's doing a great job but Hugh was a brilliant unique guitar player who was probably overshadowed by the superb bass and keyboard but his underlying guitar sound is vital to the sound of the Stranglers. I miss him.
I love The Stranglers with Hugh cornwell and that is the stranglers lineup I will always remember but I've got to admit The Stranglers with baz warne is brillant aswell! And giants is actually my 3rd favourite stranglers album, Baz Is never going to be as good as Hugh cornwell but He's still great and he's a unbelievable guitarist.
I was always a Hugh fan, he made the band for me but watching and listening to this I'm wishing I hadn't been so narrow minded as to bypass post Hugh Stranglers...just brilliant.
I am like you MrAich69.I saw them so many times from 1980-1988 but sort of gave up on them when Hugh left and it's only when I saw them on the Alice Cooper tour that I got all nostalgic for those times. Rattus was the first LP I bought with my own money in 1977 aged 12. Great times.
This is my favourite line up of The Stranglers. I’ve seen all of the line up changes over the years and felt the band had lost its way a little bit up until Baz joined. He has put a massive injection of energy into the band. Jet Black once said “if anyone deserves to be in a band called The Stranglers, it’s Baz”. Can’t believe we’ll never see Dave again, the man was a pure genius. 💔💔💔
roger sharman one of them defiantly The Stranglers are a fucking great band! But I think The Clash were better Joe Strummer is the greatest song writer and Vocalist I have ever seen.
What a gig and dave you will be very very much missed on the final tour . So so sad he was so so underrated should have been up.there as a keyboard wizard
Baz Warne, I've been a Stranglers fan since the 1970's and as far as I'm concerned you're the lead singer the lads should have had from the start. I 'fell out of love' with these 'Men in Black' when a certain other 'vocalist' was their 'front man' and then........you appeared, re-iginiting my love for the band, all over again. You're top class, Baz, the best lead singer EVER, (in my opinion), that the Stranglers ever had. Thanks for everything, bud.
im realing in hate for myself for missing these gigs greenfield and black are truly the maddest pieces in the jigsaw of punk and this legend that learnt all the songs as a fan is incredible , jean is a ninja nuff said my best band xxxx rip greenfield the greatest keyboard player of our time x
Just love this band & this concert....I`ve been a Stranglers fan since the late 70`s and just LOVE their songs...especially from their early years....THE MEN IN BLACK....greetings from Finland...
FUCKING HELL ,,ABSOLUTELY TREMENDOUS , IVE BEEN THERE FROM DAY 1 WHEN I WAS A KID AT SCHOOL ,, OK I WAS GUTTED WHEN HUGH LEFT , BUT LETS BE HONEST THIS IS FUCKING BRILLIANT , IM A GRANDFATHER NOW AND COULD STILL POGO WITH THE BEST OF THEM ,, NOT AN EASY JOB STEPPING IN TO REPLACE HUGH ,, ALL CREDIT TO BAZ HES DOING VERY WELL ,,, GOOD LUCK , ,,, R.I.P. DAVE 🙏🙏
Stranglers always gave me a real good concert,wish I had seen them in Europe!! Never got over the pond, but I have seen some great bands the Cure, Gary Newman & tubeway army, Chili peppers, Clash,Dead Kennedy's,👌🇱🇷💀🤗👺
Completely agree. I was there at the beginning of the Stranglers. Baz has fitted right in. This concert is fabulous, I love it. I just wish I had been there. I love your comment.
@Missdoubletrouble541 Thank you very much it's great to know theres people from day 1 who have been there, done it all and still hanging around, wish we could start all over again 👍
at the Roundhouse chalk farm as a local did watch the stranglers concert I was the last one through the door. Ray the bouncer let me in he picked me up physically and got me in good concert Stranglers
Back in the late 70’s they were a breath of fresh air. I still love their music and Dave was a fantastic keyboard player and probably the most underrated ever.
THIS BAND ITS REALLY AWESOME AND ADICTIVE , TOTALLY ENERGETICAL SOUND FROM THE BEGINNING TILL THE END. PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THEY WERE IN THE EIGHTIES AND THEIR LEGACY, EVEN THEY ALSO ARE SETTING UP TODAY.....!!!!
The stranglers were the 1st band that I ever got into as a 12yr old back in the early 80's. I heard 'hanging around' on a old cassette tape knocking about my house....'skin deep' just came out and I was hooked on em. Spent all my spending money on their vinyl back catalogue...brilliant but no lyrics. So a little later in the early 80's I stole all the inlay covers of their newly released old cd's from a well known high st record shop but couldn't afford to buy the CD inside. I got caught but let off cos basically I'd just stole some card lol. I was gutted when Hugh left in 1990....started seeing em live with Paul Roberts...some good gigs but on reflection he didn't fit. Then welcome Baz....wow!!!!!! Back to the raw Stranglers sound as this gig proves. Absolutely awesome...and long may it continue. I still miss Jet though😢 LONG LIVE THE STRANGLERS.
He's actually a really good Hugh Cornwell isn't he? He's really good. I never knew that. Makes me wanna hear the stuff they've done with that dude as well, now. Like, stuff they've written. JJ's bass is ABSOLUTELY the greatest bass sound and style in rock and roll EVER and forever will be. That bass cannot be bettered.
JJ and his bass no, lead bass tunes , they aren’t just rhythms they are like other guys use lead guitar if anyone understands my bizarre comment you know how awesome jj is
Aye - JJs sound was described as 'barracuda bass' back in the day. Horslips will always be my favourite band (yes, I'm Irish), with the Stranglers being a very, very, close second (havin' said that, they remain my favourite English band). Very difficult to nominate a 'best album' - they all improve (from a starting rating of excellent) with each and every listening; my go-to albums are Meninblack and Hughs genuinely superb Nosferatu - difficult to beat Raven though. All together now; "Peelers whistle in the distance......". Sweet!
I was at the first one 30 years ago. I would have bust myself to be at this one. They were just as good. Same atmosphere. Same songs. Amazing band. Real men. Real very sexy men playing great rock..
seen them ulster hall 78-80 ? can.t mind a buddy of mine bought me ticket to c them belfast about 5-6years ago enjoyed them didn.t stop dancing whole time magil
Saw the lads in Brisbane last night. Bit late for work, was able to hear by lunch but am officially too old to pogo! Head pulverised by JJs; bass waves for 2 hrs. Had not seen em since Reading Rock in early 80s and they did not disappoint - feckin ripper!
their music just gets better with age, they've been my fav band since 1980 I reckon. My mate had to drum them in to me though. I am so thankful he persisted
Was at a Night club in Chelsea in 1977 and a DJ playing records....and i couldnt get this song out of my head....went back there two weeks later and the same DJ there.....I had no idea the group or the song but i half sung ....But the moneys no good. Just get a grip on yourself... And he says right away ...The Stranglers... Got the name and titel Rattus Norvegicus1V Went and got the LP and that was that. The rest is history.... What a whack then and now....
He don’t look right,, and he don’t sound right either ,, I am a fan since the 70,s have been to a few lives. And this is like a tribute band. Without the cool man
Love the stranglers was 17 in 1977 and saw them at the roundhouse and the rainbow fantastic times went to the 100 club vortex and the marquee best times of my life my favourite band along with the clash. wish I had my spikey hair still .
what a great concert of the classic songs...they were never better than this with their music....1977....rockin the classics....the days are going to move real fast...we know that nothings gonna last...
I was there. One of those gigs you'll never forget. Sceptical about Baz having left the band of my youth behind for too many years. Scepticism unfounded. What a gig, including the tech problems which, curiously, made it even better. Unforgettable. Unlike the Pistols at Brixton a couple of weeks later - a totally forgettable cash-in gig.
So hard to process the sad news that we have lost the legend that is Dave Greenfield... For me Dave's keyboard skills defined the bands sound alongside JJ's unequaled bass line's and the power house behind the drums Jet Black... Like so many The Stranglers have been a large part of my life for more than 40 years and I have so many memories of seeing the band over the years. R.I.P. Dave...Forever in our memories..
RIP Dave, with his massive swelling organ... The best band, in history, and our Dave led the ship,
Louis0121 you are spot on. The stranglers were a class above almost all the bands that came out of that era. RIP Dave Greenfield your music will live on .
Yes a sad loss indeed.
Great tribute and absolutely a legend lost. But that base, and those songs... What a sound this band forged! Oh yeah, Dave could write just a bit as well...
FUCK SHEER PURE JOY!
No more heroes. Your not joking. They don't make music like this anymore. Absolute class.
Germany here, I was in my youth, so the 1980s times a fan of the huge flood of music from England. Not only the icons like "Madness", "Simple Minds" or "Adam & The Ants".
Thousands of artists came from the island and every day new, oh how I miss this decade. I have remained faithful to many musicians from England, but at almost 60 years old I still proudly wear the "Stranglers" T-shirt
Thank you England for making so much good music history. I love you guys for it...
With love from Germany
Love u Germany - wish we were still one with Europe!
simple minds are scottish
@@garyandrewimrie687
Of course the SM are Scottish, of course...
I've seen them so many times at concerts over the decades, more than any other band, and I adore them...
R.i.P. Dave, Keyboard Genius..
Fantastic concert. We lost the wonderful Dave in 2020 and now sadly, Jet Black has passed too. RIP Jet and Dave. Fly straight and rock on xxx
Its like Motörhead. All 3 of them are dead and I have a difficult time with that.😢
@@sandraruijs5172so do I. I often listen to the motorhead albums "Ace of spades" and "bomber"expanded editions. I can't believe they're all gone. And Phil and the drummer (who's name escapes me) simply cannot go on as Motorhead without Lemmy. I''m greiving. Especially for the Stranglers who were my fave band since 11 years old!
RIP the greatest keyboard player I have ever seen
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the only other keyboard player in the same league is Ray Manzarek
I spent two hours in his company in 89 after a gig. I was in the hotel with my brother after blagging our way in and I saw Dave and his wife just ready to retire upstairs so I shouted "Hey Dave any chance you could have a drink with me" and he and his wife Pam came downstairs and my brother gave him some hash for a few smokes which he really appreciated and I spent over two hours with them both in the hotel. I gave him my bootstraps that he kept admiring all night and hadn't ever seen a pair before so I gifted them to him. A lovely guy. I remember the rings he had on
@@magnatubes micheal mcneil simple minds
Jet Black's solid meter. JJ's growling, ripping bass. Dave's expressive key strokes. And Baz coming as close to Hugh as humanly possible. PRICELESS!
Excelent Vision, sir.
You describe J J 's bassplaying perfect. I think he is one of the best bassplayers there is, and he is very underestimated. When I was fourteen I discovered him and I still like him ❤
@@sandraruijs5172 i played jaco pastorious stranglers stuff, in nyc HE SAID THE BASS PLAYER SOUNDS LIKE A 8 YR OLD CUB SCOUT, HE NEEDS LESSONS, ARGUE WITH JACO ? THE GREATEST EVER.....FACT BASS PLAYER IN HISTORY
@@fashionicon1972
It's not a fact, it's your opinion.
A nice sound, yes, no doubt. Can you show me any list that names him as the best player in HISTORY?
(Or even in the top ten or twenty).
Baz is really great at capturing Hugh's licks and still making them his own. God bless the Stranglers, all of them!
The Stranglers will never die 💪🖤
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Stranglers through and through ever since Rattus blew me away. I missed Hugh for a long long time but kept going even through the dark five piece years. Baz brought the Stranglers back to life. His guitar work is better than Hugh's and he has the right stage presence for the band. It's very rare for any band to replace a front man but Baz has done it . Thanks man.
langs57 Well said. Agreed totally on every point. Hugh was the main man for me and when he left I literally died a LOT inside. But this is as good as anything.
Totally agree.. Baz has 'it'.. This concert is "The Strangers Live"
I agree with just about everything you've said and yes Baz is good but he is nothing compared to Hugh, Hugh was The Strangler's with his voice and the songs he wrote, you could say yes he was the Strangler's, his voice & Dave's Keyboards and Jet on the Drums yes JJ played is bass and The Strangler's with keyboards Voice and Drums made the unique sound, again Bazz has done a great job but you can't replace Hugh ( they got very close )
One hundred percent mate. Well said. Hugh was phoning it in latterly. Baz revitalised The Stranglers and, in particular JJ as a member of his own group. He (JJ) started to sing again after the earlier, post Hugh, fuckery. BAZ was / is and remains the life force of The Stranglers (Think about it guys) Baz respects Hugh’s legacy (I bet he is totally in awe of his guitar prowess having learned it)
I feel like I've stumbled into a parallel universe where Al Murray has slimmed down and joined the Stranglers on guitar, while the local pub darts champion has replaced Greenfield on the keys.
Stranglers are some of my all time heroes but I lost interest after "Feline". Certainly after Hugh left. This is astonishing. Fair play to that Baz Warne, he takes Hugh's place with real gusto. I never knew. What a great band. Love em.
Was about to say the same thing. Baz does a great job. Not sure if anyone can fill Dave Greenfields shoes though.
Fair play to Baz
No one ever sounded like the Stranglers
Except maybe the Doors
just the doors years before
Saw them at the Glasgow Apollo in 1977.Stiff Little Fingers were on first.I missed the last ferry back to Dunoon and spent the night up a piss drenched close in gourock.
Well done Baz Warne for making a great band sound great again.
Brilliant stuff and a brilliant live band...
Jean Jaque Burnell is the best bass player ever. The Stranglers with the original line up played Battersea Park. I was there!
RIP Jet Black
I WISH I'D BEEN AT THIS GIG, was a 'Hugh period only' fan, but maaaan, Baz fucking does this business. Nice to see smiling JJ, didn't see that back in the seventies 😊
I must say Baz done a great job! Roberts on the other hand.... :P
I was born 64 ,13 years old "No more Heroes " first Album and all the others Play it Play it Play it Today!!!!!
This is just too awesome for words... Dave Greenfield RIP you are a total legend
True dat I have been a fan of the Stranglers since my friend Tony , turned me on to them I'm going to say 1977or so. Lucky me to get to see them in USA 4 times always get a great show ! Tom out in N.Y.
Yes, Dave's a legend. "The Stranglers" ARE legends.❤️
When I came home from a three-week military exercise in about 1984, I was lying on the floor, completely exhausted, because I hadn't slept in three weeks. My sweetheart showed me two tickets for the "Stranglers" concert in the Rotation in Hannover, and two days later we were there,
The Stranglers are not only a part of my youth, they still belong to me until I have to go...!
Definitely one of the best Stranglers concerts. With Jet Black on drums for the whole concert even though he has serious health issues. I am not a Baz Warn fan, but I must say he did very well singing the songs done by Hugh Cornwell. It was a shame that Hugh quit The Stranglers in 1990, but he did have his reasons and one has to respect that. I saw The Stranglers around the mid 80's in my hometown of Santa Barbara, CA. at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. They opened up for Roxy Music which I thought that was a bit odd. I think I was the only one there who knew who The Stranglers were and very glad to see them in concert.
Very sad that we lost Dave Greenfield, one of the very best keyboard players that ever lived. Rest In Peace Dave. We all miss you, but you will never be forgotten. Thanks for your excellent musicianship on the keyboards.
Damn dude
So envious
You saw them in mid 80s????
Wild
Man , I saw these guys I don’t know how many times. I just sent this out to everyone I’ve got on Facebook. 11/08/21.
I’ve been kilkin’ this fekin’ system since I left my cot and I’m 61 now.
The fight ain’t over, till it’s over!!
killer gig, been fan from 11 years old in 77 never got used to Baz....... but im proved wrong, this guy was born to be in the Stranglers
I disagree respectfully. I cannot listen to The Stranglers since he became vocalist. To me in my own opinion he just doesn't have the vibe. He plays too much on copying Hugh's Grunts and stuff too much.
I really can't handle him at all.
Possibly a lovely guy in real life but not for me.
I've seen the Stranglers in the late 70s and 80s
@@sirjellybeans1st19 And he's from fuckin' Sunlund n'all......SMB.....lol
@@sirjellybeans1st19 life goes on. The Stranglers are much bigger than the single men in the band. THE STRANGLERS is a huge mind experience. enjoy the mind fuck.
As a major Stranglers fan since 1977, I would say that the band was fortunate to find Baz. I like him just fine and Baz/JJ make a hell of a team.
Me too.A fan from 12.Growing up in N Z for me they were the connect between Banda like the Doors earlyenglish vaudeville and new wave and brilliant covers like Walk On By Etc.
1977 I saw them and got into there hotel room with my 4 mates for a few beers I was 17 years old and they were pure class too us all Glasgow and bellshill lads true punks having a beer with the band total classic brilliant night!!! Stranglers are pure class forever 1977 no elvis Beatles or the Rolling Stones!!!! Rip Dave and strummer wot a loss
That’s a phenomenal story
I disagree I love The Stranglers but The Beatles were and still are fantastic
God, thanks for putting this up. It is the Highlight of TH-cam. About Baz: I saw them in Cologne in 2001, and Baz is not only a great player and does all the Hugh things right, but he is also the nicest of the lot! Came out after the gig and talked to whomever wanted to listen. But no, you can't forget Hugh. After all, many of these are his songs. Meanwhile, this is a great concert, and 1977 or 2007, Stranglers are tops!
great guy been going to see them since 78 79 best band in world by a country mile baz fantastic and not a pretentious prick like shug
fuck hugh fan since 76 baz is the man hugh was a pretentious prick but thanks for the moment shug
Jet Black is such a solid drummer, sad not many people talk about him much.
Your spot on, he was such a a great drummer and very underrated by the media and many other bands, it was a great loss losing Jet, you'd have to like the Strangler's other wise you might know who he was and he really was a fantastic drummer RIP Jet.
fat black, should of stuck to selling ice cream
Baz Warne (Toy Dolls) was a genius signing by The Stranglers, this gig goes to show that.
Dave Greenfield RIP you are a total legend
Hugh Cornwell has said that he never felt his guitar was mixed high enough up in the mix or given enough body on Stranglers' recordings. I obviously wouldn't change a thing on any of those old Stranglers records even given the chance; they're the recordings we all know and love........ but, listening to the mix and guitar tones throughout this gig here, I think he may have had a point to be honest. The guitar sounds great all the way through this gig.
It was nice to see Jet getting the respect he deserved at the end of this fantastic concert. Sad to hear he has passed away. Rest in peace, Jet. You will not be forgotten.
Rest in peace Dave Greenfield - your keyboards inspired me a very great deal. So sorry for the rest of the band.These things hit hard.
No just the band Cabin Fever😢😢
The music of my youth. I will always love The Stranglers.
Super Stranglers saw them live at the Trabendo - Paris....Great Band !!
Dave's keys were so fluid and melodic...and unique.
This is fantastic, I saw them back in the day was impressed back then how they replicated the sound from their albums . They have lost nothing , one the most underrated bands . So many classic songs.
fantastic. absolutely class. still doing it. Hugh Cornwell had a voice of his own shame he's not with the band any more but these guys can still play and Baz seems doing well there in Hughes absence. sadly I don't think Hugh will ever return what's gone is gone same as the jam Paul Weller will never return. 2 men who will it seems stick too their words. good luck to u Hugh Cornwell. and good luck to the rest of the lads left in the band yous are fantastic
RIP Dave Greenfield!
Ive been a fan since i was 7 yes 7 years old .Due to my brother who brought nomore heroes in the house . He asked my dad if he could play it on the record player.I remember i was up stairs when i heared this noise never played in our house before .And the rest is history...
Dave’s arpeggios are incredibly intricate and layered, especially on Dead Ringer and Straighten Out.
I will take this recording to my grave......its simply brilliant. The Stranglers at their best😍👍👍🍺🍺
I'll say one thing for Baz Warn, he's a much tighter guitarist live than Hugh Cornwell was. I know on stage sound is much, much better now than it was back in Cornwell's day and that, performing the lines / parts isn't the same as writing them as well but, still, he is good. His voice is good as well (the screams on "Sometimes" at this gig here are fantastic!). Now, I'm one of those that thinks only the Black, Burnell, Cornwell, Greenfield line up is actually The Stranglers (I loved them since I was a Kid in 78 and grew up with them as one of my favourite bands so, I'm not likely to change on this viewpoint) but, failing having that "original" line up, there's not much wrong with this chap at all is there!?
Nothing wrong with him, agreed.
He's doing an absolutely flawless job...Don't miss Hugh a bit
He's doing a great job but Hugh was a brilliant unique guitar player who was probably overshadowed by the superb bass and keyboard but his underlying guitar sound is vital to the sound of the Stranglers. I miss him.
@@CountLesPaul sorry not sorry bollocks
Agree with that
I have to say, this version of the Stranglers are exceptional.
always smiling. They looked too serious before Hugh left I have to admit
I love The Stranglers with Hugh cornwell and that is the stranglers lineup I will always remember but I've got to admit The Stranglers with baz warne is brillant aswell! And giants is actually my 3rd favourite stranglers album, Baz Is never going to be as good as Hugh cornwell but He's still great and he's a unbelievable guitarist.
Agree, Baz has just been amazing as the vocalist.
RIP Dave... LEGEND!
I was always a Hugh fan, he made the band for me but watching and listening to this I'm wishing I hadn't been so narrow minded as to bypass post Hugh Stranglers...just brilliant.
Me too.
I am like you MrAich69.I saw them so many times from 1980-1988 but sort of gave up on them when Hugh left and it's only when I saw them on the Alice Cooper tour that I got all nostalgic for those times. Rattus was the first LP I bought with my own money in 1977 aged 12. Great times.
This is my favourite line up of The Stranglers. I’ve seen all of the line up changes over the years and felt the band had lost its way a little bit up until Baz joined. He has put a massive injection of energy into the band. Jet Black once said “if anyone deserves to be in a band called The Stranglers, it’s Baz”. Can’t believe we’ll never see Dave again, the man was a pure genius. 💔💔💔
Me too for a short time
Baz is stunning
great what more can you say? Greatest group this country ever produced in the last 40 years
roger sharman one of them defiantly The Stranglers are a fucking great band! But I think The Clash were better Joe Strummer is the greatest song writer and Vocalist I have ever seen.
The Stranglers were always the best. Disturbing. But in a magnificent way.
What a gig and dave you will be very very much missed on the final tour . So so sad he was so so underrated should have been up.there as a keyboard wizard
Baz Warne, I've been a Stranglers fan since the 1970's and as far as I'm concerned you're the lead singer the lads should have had from the start. I 'fell out of love' with these 'Men in Black' when a certain other 'vocalist' was their 'front man' and then........you appeared, re-iginiting my love for the band, all over again. You're top class, Baz, the best lead singer EVER, (in my opinion), that the Stranglers ever had. Thanks for everything, bud.
stranglers forever!
C'est un super souvenir
Legends, probably the best concert ever.
Just majic the best band our band ,
What an audience, what an audience!
I wish I was able to perform like that after 30 years...at anything!
I saw the Stranglers 4 Times. 3 times with Hugh & this show. This was the best show by a country mile
My granddaughter who isn't even 2 loves the Stranglers Dave would be proud of the guys carrying on and making great music.
A unique band for a unique era, when music changed forever.
im realing in hate for myself for missing these gigs greenfield and black are truly the maddest pieces in the jigsaw of punk and this legend that learnt all the songs as a fan is incredible , jean is a ninja nuff said my best band xxxx rip greenfield the greatest keyboard player of our time x
Just love this band & this concert....I`ve been a Stranglers fan since the late 70`s and just LOVE their songs...especially from their early years....THE MEN IN BLACK....greetings from Finland...
Magnifique
Sometimes bring me fantastic memories, my fav song cheers from brazil rip dave
FUCKING HELL ,,ABSOLUTELY TREMENDOUS , IVE BEEN THERE FROM DAY 1 WHEN I WAS A KID AT SCHOOL ,, OK I WAS GUTTED WHEN HUGH LEFT , BUT LETS BE HONEST THIS IS FUCKING BRILLIANT , IM A GRANDFATHER NOW AND COULD STILL POGO WITH THE BEST OF THEM ,, NOT AN EASY JOB STEPPING IN TO REPLACE HUGH ,, ALL CREDIT TO BAZ HES DOING VERY WELL ,,, GOOD LUCK , ,,, R.I.P. DAVE 🙏🙏
Spot on. A 1977 set list well and truly worth a good pogo and bounce around to. Would love to have there for this gig.
Stranglers always gave me a real good concert,wish I had seen them in Europe!! Never got over the pond, but I have seen some great bands the Cure, Gary Newman & tubeway army, Chili peppers, Clash,Dead Kennedy's,👌🇱🇷💀🤗👺
A proper hardcore band
Completely agree. I was there at the beginning of the Stranglers. Baz has fitted right in. This concert is fabulous, I love it. I just wish I had been there. I love your comment.
@Missdoubletrouble541 Thank you very much it's great to know theres people from day 1 who have been there, done it all and still hanging around, wish we could start all over again 👍
the greatest band ever
Two gone now - but the Stranglers continue writing and performing great music .They are true survivors.
so them every were in the day.and this is the bass that keeps you alive
at the Roundhouse chalk farm as a local did watch the stranglers concert I was the last one through the door. Ray the bouncer let me in he picked me up physically and got me in good concert Stranglers
Back in the late 70’s they were a breath of fresh air. I still love their music and Dave was a fantastic keyboard player and probably the most underrated ever.
THIS BAND ITS REALLY AWESOME AND ADICTIVE , TOTALLY ENERGETICAL SOUND FROM THE BEGINNING TILL THE END. PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THEY WERE IN THE EIGHTIES AND THEIR LEGACY, EVEN THEY ALSO ARE SETTING UP TODAY.....!!!!
The stranglers were the 1st band that I ever got into as a 12yr old back in the early 80's. I heard 'hanging around' on a old cassette tape knocking about my house....'skin deep' just came out and I was hooked on em. Spent all my spending money on their vinyl back catalogue...brilliant but no lyrics. So a little later in the early 80's I stole all the inlay covers of their newly released old cd's from a well known high st record shop but couldn't afford to buy the CD inside. I got caught but let off cos basically I'd just stole some card lol. I was gutted when Hugh left in 1990....started seeing em live with Paul Roberts...some good gigs but on reflection he didn't fit. Then welcome Baz....wow!!!!!! Back to the raw Stranglers sound as this gig proves. Absolutely awesome...and long may it continue. I still miss Jet though😢 LONG LIVE THE STRANGLERS.
Baz is as close to Hugh as they came.
R.I.P DAVE GREENFIELD.......A GENIOUS🍺🍺🍺🍺
About to see the boys for the 8th time. I return to this concert all the time. Brilliant.
The Stranglers, simply fucking awesome musicians
Unique inimitable music of the Stranglers as good today as back then.
Bass is infectious.
Les meilleurs souvenirs
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J'aime bien les rate
I love them it's out body experience , there music brilliant 😎😎😎😎
Brilliant concert, Baz is the man!!
Used to hang out with these boys in Guildford. Stranglers at the Civic Hall.. The best days!!
I was their paperboy when they were renting flat in Gfd, went along to many of their early band practices at Shalford Scout Hut....
He's actually a really good Hugh Cornwell isn't he? He's really good. I never knew that. Makes me wanna hear the stuff they've done with that dude as well, now. Like, stuff they've written. JJ's bass is ABSOLUTELY the greatest bass sound and style in rock and roll EVER and forever will be. That bass cannot be bettered.
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JJ and his bass no, lead bass tunes , they aren’t just rhythms they are like other guys use lead guitar if anyone understands my bizarre comment you know how awesome jj is
Aye - JJs sound was described as 'barracuda bass' back in the day. Horslips will always be my favourite band (yes, I'm Irish), with the Stranglers being a very, very, close second (havin' said that, they remain my favourite English band). Very difficult to nominate a 'best album' - they all improve (from a starting rating of excellent) with each and every listening; my go-to albums are Meninblack and Hughs genuinely superb Nosferatu - difficult to beat Raven though. All together now; "Peelers whistle in the distance......". Sweet!
@@daveroche6522 Nosferatu is a masterpiece. One day the respect will be plenty.
best band in the world
Adrian Symcox ok, but with huhg. The hugh years were magic
best band ever
Brilliant upload. Just saw them in Adelaide 18 April 2023. Long live!
Who replaced Dave?
Talk about enthusiasm! I reckon they'd perform for nowt. They love it ! WOW. Top notch.
Un groupe définitivement parmi les plus grands. Concert juste énorme, j'aurais adoré y être.
I was at the first one 30 years ago. I would have bust myself to be at this one. They were just as good. Same atmosphere. Same songs. Amazing band. Real men. Real very sexy men playing great rock..
seen them ulster hall 78-80 ? can.t mind a buddy of mine bought me ticket to c them belfast about 5-6years ago enjoyed them didn.t stop dancing whole time magil
RIP Dave.
Saw the lads in Brisbane last night. Bit late for work, was able to hear by lunch but am officially too old to pogo! Head pulverised by JJs; bass waves for 2 hrs. Had not seen em since Reading Rock in early 80s and they did not disappoint - feckin ripper!
their music just gets better with age, they've been my fav band since 1980 I reckon. My mate had to drum them in to me though. I am so thankful he persisted
Was at a Night club in Chelsea in 1977 and a DJ playing records....and i couldnt get this song out of my head....went back there two weeks later and the same DJ there.....I had no idea the group or the song but i half sung ....But the moneys no good.
Just get a grip on yourself...
And he says right away ...The Stranglers...
Got the name and titel
Rattus Norvegicus1V
Went and got the LP and that was that.
The rest is history....
What a whack then and now....
this brilliant , Hugh left years ago and Baz does a fantastic job on guitar and vocals and the band have never sounded so vital,
gary scott Well said Gary but Baz TURN THE GUITAR UP MAN!!!!
VivaZeBone yes could be louder !!
Just because they don't look right doesn't alter the original sound.
TheShowgirl25 they look great, imo.
He don’t look right,, and he don’t sound right either ,, I am a fan since the 70,s have been to a few lives. And this is like a tribute band. Without the cool man
Love the stranglers was 17 in 1977 and saw them at the roundhouse and the rainbow fantastic times
went to the 100 club vortex and the marquee best times of my life
my favourite band along with the clash.
wish I had my spikey hair still .
what a great concert of the classic songs...they were never better than this with their music....1977....rockin the classics....the days are going to move real fast...we know that nothings gonna last...
Superb album!!! Great bass player!!!
the singers got big shoes to fill but hes doing a good job still going strong
Great songs are great songs, are great songs 😊
Brilliant recording and sound of a brilliant band.
Sublime. That base... and while I miss Dave, this cat can freaking bring it!
I was there. One of those gigs you'll never forget. Sceptical about Baz having left the band of my youth behind for too many years. Scepticism unfounded. What a gig, including the tech problems which, curiously, made it even better. Unforgettable. Unlike the Pistols at Brixton a couple of weeks later - a totally forgettable cash-in gig.
Awesome. I got this on DVD. The band are livelier than ever x
One of my all time favourite bands
God ...this is good!!!!
amazing performance. killer.