Stranger was all the best of what was florida in the 80's and 90's. Countless nights at the club after long days on the beach with a lot of fun dancing to these guys and drinking ice cold budweisers "the king of beers, we know of no other..." Et Cetera. Every girl loved Ronnie, every guy wanted to be him. Greg was the consummate host and ring leader...he'd point at you with that smile of his and muss his hair and you felt 'chosen'. Damn those were good times. I spent my twenties and early thirties with these guys and the Bleeding Hearts and Lefty. I loved those days when Florida beaches had no Scientologists and the view of the gulf could still be seen from the causeway...some things remembered always bring a smile.
+Elizabeth Libby their personalities were as infectious as their music.......we would get a gang together from sarasota and drive to st pete or tampa to see them. unbelievably good times.......we were gymnasts, occasionally they would let us on stage and we would do standing backflips on stage while they played!!!
Hey bro,I just saw your comments. Way cool. I used to hand with Ronnie from time to time. They all were so cool. Did you remember Killians lounge in Tampa? They played there alot. That and going to do late nights at the cabin?
I have been to hundreds of stranger shows in Tampa, st.pete , winterhaven port ritchie , there was nothing like em , they encompassed what the feeling or vibe was in central Florida at that time like no one else could . So many good memories , damn good times
Ronny Garvin was the absolute best guitarist ever , his abilities to take some peavy amps and an old strat and produce some of the best licks and hard driving sounds with phenomenal leads and a touch of funk and blues was second to none , being able to see their show was certainly the best part of the 80s and early 90s
Loved seeing this band and doing gigs opening for them in Tampa Bay over the years. RIP Ronnie G, you influenced every damn rock guitar player in Florida 🎸😎🎸
Big fan here. used to see em in the late 80's. Ronnie was the shit. even on this old video, just listen to that tone! Loved the sound of him and his guitar! I also loved that even in the 80's Ronnie wasn't following the herd and doing the "the glam rock scene".
I was introduced to this band in the mid 1980's when I was in the military at MacDill AFB. My roots go back to Romeo. Tom Kings wife was good friends with my friend Connie Church. I spent a lot of time with this band. They were gracious enough to let me back stage with numerous girlfriends. Later after the military I sold their albums at Camelot Music Coral Springs through Bassin Distributors. RIP Ronnie Garvin. All I can ask is WHY?
The newspaper called me and asked if I had a comment about Ronnie's death.. I hadnt been to see them in a few months as I was at that time 6 months pregnant. It was such a shock that I know my baby felt it... All I could do is say, he was loved more than most people ever are.. truth!
Nice to hear this again I worked animal House and club Paradise as a bartender ......always loved it when they claim to the club. It's funny.. I'm old and I still remember every word.
I seen this band when I moved to fl from Indiana 93, they played sunshine speedway. I was hooked they were kick ass back in Indiana still listen to them all these years rip Ronnie...
Hoosier_Swagger Funny, I’m from Florida and was a huge Stranger fan when I went to Indiana University in 91. I turned several Indiana friends on to them and on spring break in FL one year, we saw them at ML Chasers in Clearwater.
Oh yeah this brings back my younger days...95 YNF with the Ron & Ron show where Larry the Cable guy got his start and everyone made fun of Fez Watly...early morning party's at the London Victory Club...Pat Travers headlined and s Stranger opened...The girls from Diamond Dolls were the eye candy...I got up early to join the madness...drinking beers at 6 a.m...my girlfriend Carolyn had to work and was jealous/envious...those were the days...Okeechobee whiskey rocked and Pat Travers blew the roof off with "Boom boom, out goes the lights"
Agora Ballroom as Romeo (1981) Mark Twains, Studio 19, somewhere in Daytona, Bradenton, and Y95 Beach parties. Great times, great band, great memories!
Now there's a trip down memory lane...seeing Stranger at the the Rustic Lounge 1984/1985 - good times. Good thing I lived right around the corner. Actually had a beer with them after one of the shows as they were packing up the trailer, seemed like just good ole boys to me. I didn't even know their names but thought for sure they'd hit the big time with all that talent. Haven't been that way in many years, guessing the Rustic is long gone now.
Back in the day Tampa had a hell of a music scene. So many great bands from so many genres. Stranger should have been national and worldwide like some of the other bands that came out of there. But I think they were more than happy to remain Florida boys! The music business screwed them over so they did it on their own terms!
WOW -- How Killer -- I Recorded The Greg Billings Band on 11-02-2017 I Asked Him If I Could Record Him. He Frown and told me not to post most of it. I Posted only 3 songs, none of him original Stuff or Strangers Stuff. What Greg B. Does Not Realize That The Videos Bring Back Memories for people Who Where There or Seen the Band That Tour. The Videos Might Point People To His Music & Merchandise or Say I Need To See That Band Live in Person. The Video's I Do Don't Interfere with record sales or Merchandise sales. All The Bands To Day Realize That, the Young Bands Love it When I Record Them, Even The Wanee Music Fest 2018 I Know The Band I Recorded They Love My Video's They Commented on Them By Sending Me a Message on messenger They all Know You Don't Make Much on Sale of Records With Sites Like Spotify, Their Live Band , That Where The Money is Today Playing Shows it Not The 70's or 80's Where if You Have Number One Hit you sit in Your Big House and Collect the Money Those Days are Long Gone Thank God if They Want Money Go Outt and Play For The Fans. Anyway Great Video -- Thank Roy L.
No offense to anyone but I never understood why Ronnie killed himself. Everyone knew his talent was special. I heard they broke up because the singer got stomach cancer but he’s still singing! Ronnie was going to Nashville to be a sessions guitarist! That’s all I have ever heard but I don’t think I buy any of that! No matter what Ronnie was a great guitarist and Stranger was one of the best bands I ever saw! I’ve been to over 100 concerts and seen STANGER open for the Outlaws and Molly Hatchet several times! But I also went to the Other Place in Ormond Beach and saw them 4 times so I’ve seen them 7 times total! I loved them and it sucks he and Price are gone!
@Geetannermusic what are you doing watching a Stranger video. Country and Bop? This is Florida Rock and Roll not sissy east country or dorky bop music. That just don’t make no sense??? This is a fairly terrible recording . It doesn’t capture just how badass this band truly was. Now go put out a country Bop album and sell 5 copies to your family 🤣🤣🤣🤧
I got to see these guys one time back in Ormond Beach at the other place they kicked ass. My late Brother Michael Whitten was friends with a lot of these people and goes back when they guys in Stranger and played the same club circuit back when I think Stranger was called Romeo. I remember him telling me about them then I was only about 13 years old but I remember they sounded awesome live and the band my brother played in was a band called ALIEN from Atlanta Georgia AND last time I got to see my brother play was at the agora ballroom here in Atlanta before he left the band.
@@markadamstampavideos Thank You for the answer. I've seen them perform more times than any other single band. Always High Energy good ol' Rock and Roll. Music's better live tho I still listen to them on cassette today.
Seen them many times , hung out on their RV a few times LOL..........this video is not a good representation of them , the audio is pretty weak...No Drums , no bass ...just guitar & vocals , they sounded much better every time i seen them
It’s great for what it is. Personal recording equipment was very limited and audio primitive back in those days. I’m loving this and thankful to have it available.
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One of the most underrated bands in history and Greg is one of the best live singers of all time, even now.
I completely agree
So glad some of these old Stranger shows were captured on video. What a time this was, these guys could burn up a stage, the best! Loud and proud
Back when WYNF the home of rock n roll was king and played Stranger
Stranger was all the best of what was florida in the 80's and 90's. Countless nights at the club after long days on the beach with a lot of fun dancing to these guys and drinking ice cold budweisers "the king of beers, we know of no other..." Et Cetera. Every girl loved Ronnie, every guy wanted to be him. Greg was the consummate host and ring leader...he'd point at you with that smile of his and muss his hair and you felt 'chosen'. Damn those were good times. I spent my twenties and early thirties with these guys and the Bleeding Hearts and Lefty. I loved those days when Florida beaches had no Scientologists and the view of the gulf could still be seen from the causeway...some things remembered always bring a smile.
+Elizabeth Libby their personalities were as infectious as their music.......we would get a gang together from sarasota and drive to st pete or tampa to see them. unbelievably good times.......we were gymnasts, occasionally they would let us on stage and we would do standing backflips on stage while they played!!!
Well said Elisabeth. Tampa Bay back in the 70s & 80s was fantastic, sadly thats all just a memory now..
Saw them often at the town lounge in Bradentucky.
Hey bro,I just saw your comments. Way cool. I used to hand with Ronnie from time to time. They all were so cool. Did you remember Killians lounge in Tampa? They played there alot. That and going to do late nights at the cabin?
More people need to "like" this video and all their videos and "share" all of Stranger music!!!
Don't let their music die!! They are incredible!!!
I have been to hundreds of stranger shows in Tampa, st.pete , winterhaven port ritchie , there was nothing like em , they encompassed what the feeling or vibe was in central Florida at that time like no one else could . So many good memories , damn good times
Ronny Garvin was the absolute best guitarist ever , his abilities to take some peavy amps and an old strat and produce some of the best licks and hard driving sounds with phenomenal leads and a touch of funk and blues was second to none , being able to see their show was certainly the best part of the 80s and early 90s
Miss these guys.They f@&*n rocked.Brings back a lot of memories.Orlando fairgrounds,Fern park station,the 80s.
Loved seeing this band and doing gigs opening for them in Tampa Bay over the years. RIP Ronnie G, you influenced every damn rock guitar player in Florida 🎸😎🎸
Priceless video, my favorite band ever.
Mr. Ts club 19. Gasoline Ally. Rocket club. Texan lounge Daytona bch. M.L. chassers...
One of the best times you could ever have was seeing Stranger live in FLA.
I miss Stranger those days was Great . RIP Ronnie 💔
Dang!!! Miss those days. Seeing them at Animal House Sarasota.
Big fan here. used to see em in the late 80's. Ronnie was the shit. even on this old video, just listen to that tone! Loved the sound of him and his guitar! I also loved that even in the 80's Ronnie wasn't following the herd and doing the "the glam rock scene".
Damn, Ronnie's tone with those vtm120's was always so freaking bad ass. Best live band ever🤟🤟🍻🍻
I was introduced to this band in the mid 1980's when I was in the military at MacDill AFB. My roots go back to Romeo. Tom Kings wife was good friends with my friend Connie Church. I spent a lot of time with this band. They were gracious enough to let me back stage with numerous girlfriends. Later after the military I sold their albums at Camelot Music Coral Springs through Bassin Distributors. RIP Ronnie Garvin. All I can ask is WHY?
Kevin o'coonor Ronnie G = best ever!
Kevin o'coonor I remember Romeo too
The newspaper called me and asked if I had a comment about Ronnie's death.. I hadnt been to see them in a few months as I was at that time 6 months pregnant. It was such a shock that I know my baby felt it... All I could do is say, he was loved more than most people ever are.. truth!
Killians,waters ave. , tampa. .....rocked
Partied with Rick Allen in that bar cool dude.
Nice to hear this again I worked animal House and club Paradise as a bartender ......always loved it when they claim to the club. It's funny.. I'm old and I still remember every word.
Miss this shit......Hell yeah.....Stranger.....Forever
Such a great band, RIP Ronnie Garvin, John Price and Randy Holt.
I seen this band when I moved to fl from Indiana 93, they played sunshine speedway. I was hooked they were kick ass back in Indiana still listen to them all these years rip Ronnie...
Hoosier_Swagger Funny, I’m from Florida and was a huge Stranger fan when I went to Indiana University in 91. I turned several Indiana friends on to them and on spring break in FL one year, we saw them at ML Chasers in Clearwater.
just to go back... for a few hours....
i was there
They were so good!!!
Absolutely amazing Tampa band.
I still have your initial 45 from a hundred years ago. Got it from Ed.
I remember this show was awesome. Brings back great memories. Thanks for putting this video out.
RIP John Price....you were part of THE band that was my biggest influence
Full Crib John Price is gone too? I knew about Ronnie...
F****** love you guys miss you
Epic band, sooooo unsung. I too love to drive around in fast cars 😇
Oh yeah this brings back my younger days...95 YNF with the Ron & Ron show where Larry the Cable guy got his start and everyone made fun of Fez Watly...early morning party's at the London Victory Club...Pat Travers headlined and s Stranger opened...The girls from Diamond Dolls were the eye candy...I got up early to join the madness...drinking beers at 6 a.m...my girlfriend Carolyn had to work and was jealous/envious...those were the days...Okeechobee whiskey rocked and Pat Travers blew the roof off with "Boom boom, out goes the lights"
Oh the memories ,we surely had a blast ! I know few people who even know what the London Victory Club was....missed out !
Was. There drinking at 6 am right there with you good times for sure
49 th street mining company was also a good place to pick up girls after the show HA HA.
Greg was a great front man ,& Awesome Singer👍❤️🍺🍺
Had some good times with stranger especially Ronnie partying at the rustic
What a great rare video of a great band no longer around. Thanks so much for posting!!
Rip Ronnie much-loved 🙏
Never heard this band before but they rock hard❤
I sing at 7:58! Damn I miss those guys.
+Janelle Sadler :)
Pretty friicking hilarious!!
I hope you’ll be part of the November’s final day of Greg’s career.
And very well done my dear !! Salute !
I seen them 3 times , Tallahassee, Thomasville ga, Tampa FL🍺
Agora Ballroom as Romeo (1981) Mark Twains, Studio 19, somewhere in Daytona, Bradenton, and Y95 Beach parties. Great times, great band, great memories!
Cool thanks for the memories those were the good old days 😁 get some strange.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS 🎸
(R.I.P.) "Ronnie Garvin & John Price"
Ronnie was a frikkin player now !!! RIP brother !
Stage intro by the Legendary Don Capone of 95YNF!
Thanks for the memories :-) Good times
baby brother forever
I remember seeing these guys at the Rustic lounge in Winter Haven, Fl., early 80s, KICK ASS ROCK N ROLL !
Now there's a trip down memory lane...seeing Stranger at the the Rustic Lounge 1984/1985 - good times. Good thing I lived right around the corner. Actually had a beer with them after one of the shows as they were packing up the trailer, seemed like just good ole boys to me. I didn't even know their names but thought for sure they'd hit the big time with all that talent. Haven't been that way in many years, guessing the Rustic is long gone now.
Killer band
Luv it !
Ronnie was sooo tasty , didn't have to play fast.... played right ❤RONNIE
I saw them in Valdosta Ga at at a place called "Something Else". 1986
Back in the day Tampa had a hell of a music scene. So many great bands from so many genres. Stranger should have been national and worldwide like some of the other bands that came out of there. But I think they were more than happy to remain Florida boys! The music business screwed them over so they did it on their own terms!
great band
LOVE it
Ronnie Garvin may have been the best guitarist to ever perform on stage at the OP
Thanks.
great sound
PRICELESS
Thee best
WOW -- How Killer -- I Recorded The Greg Billings Band on 11-02-2017 I Asked Him If I Could Record Him. He Frown and told me not to post most of it. I Posted only 3 songs, none of him original Stuff or Strangers Stuff. What Greg B. Does Not Realize That The Videos Bring Back Memories for people Who Where There or Seen the Band That Tour. The Videos Might Point People To His Music & Merchandise or Say I Need To See That Band Live in Person. The Video's I Do Don't Interfere with record sales or Merchandise sales. All The Bands To Day Realize That, the Young Bands Love it When I Record Them, Even The Wanee Music Fest 2018 I Know The Band I Recorded They Love My Video's They Commented on Them By Sending Me a Message on messenger They all Know You Don't Make Much on Sale of Records With Sites Like Spotify, Their Live Band , That Where The Money is Today Playing Shows it Not The 70's or 80's Where if You Have Number One Hit you sit in Your Big House and Collect the Money Those Days are Long Gone Thank God if They Want Money Go Outt and Play For The Fans. Anyway Great Video -- Thank Roy L.
Mark Twains !
Straight DEBAUCHERY!!! HELL YEA ! I WAS THERE,I MEMBER ! ❤RONNIE...
No offense to anyone but I never understood why Ronnie killed himself. Everyone knew his talent was special. I heard they broke up because the singer got stomach cancer but he’s still singing! Ronnie was going to Nashville to be a sessions guitarist! That’s all I have ever heard but I don’t think I buy any of that! No matter what Ronnie was a great guitarist and Stranger was one of the best bands I ever saw! I’ve been to over 100 concerts and seen STANGER open for the Outlaws and Molly Hatchet several times! But I also went to the Other Place in Ormond Beach and saw them 4 times so I’ve seen them 7 times total! I loved them and it sucks he and Price are gone!
Divorce , loss of his children , ex-wife crushed him.... may she rott in hell ☠☠☠
@Geetannermusic what are you doing watching a Stranger video. Country and Bop? This is Florida Rock and Roll not sissy east country or dorky bop music. That just don’t make no sense??? This is a fairly terrible recording . It doesn’t capture just how badass this band truly was. Now go put out a country Bop album and sell 5 copies to your family 🤣🤣🤣🤧
@Geetannermusic oh and it’s Florida home of Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, And Molly Hatchet type music! Bop🤧
I got to see these guys one time back in Ormond Beach at the other place they kicked ass. My late Brother Michael Whitten was friends with a lot of these people and goes back when they guys in Stranger and played the same club circuit back when I think Stranger was called Romeo. I remember him telling me about them then I was only about 13 years old but I remember they sounded awesome live and the band my brother played in was a band called ALIEN from Atlanta Georgia AND last time I got to see my brother play was at the agora ballroom here in Atlanta before he left the band.
hell ya
I miss my brothet
Next to the Outlaws truly one the BEST bands out of Tampa Bay! And the story continues to this day with the Greg Billings Band!
Yep! Neil and I were there - only married a whole month!!
who is the female singer, is it Janelle Sadler???
Yes.
I want this on DVD in DTS Sound. They where 3 years to late. They were better then Van Halen. That Damn disco sucks movement ruined rock.
I always thought they were from Bradenton, Fl.
Played the town lounge often back in the day saying it's good to play at home.??
This is a question.
They are from Tampa. They consider Florida their home.
@@markadamstampavideos Thank You for the answer.
I've seen them perform more times than any other single band.
Always High Energy good ol' Rock and Roll. Music's better live tho I still listen to them on cassette today.
they sure knew how to look and sound like every other band in the 80's.
Seen them many times , hung out on their RV a few times LOL..........this video is not a good representation of them , the audio is pretty weak...No Drums , no bass ...just guitar & vocals , they sounded much better every time i seen them
Feel free to post a better video that you filmed back in 1989. Waiting......
It’s great for what it is. Personal recording equipment was very limited and audio primitive back in those days. I’m loving this and thankful to have it available.
The sound engineer must have been a guitar player. Guitar is too loud in the mix.
NEVER HEARD THEM LIVE , DID YA ??? ALL GUITAR , AWESOME !!!
song at 8:42 total ripoff of sammy hagars my babys on fire
overrated bar band