Steve Marriott *Vocalist Guitarist* Small Faces and Humble Pie (mini documentary)
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- Steve Marriott Vocalist and Guitarist of the rock groups Small Faces and Humble Pie. A great talent with a very sad ending.
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Humble Pie is one of the most underrated bands of all time.
Steve did it all. He was a fantastic singer, a great frontman, tremendous guitar player and much more.
Marriott was born to be a rockstar.I love everything he did.He should have been huge.
I totally agree!!!!
Kev Mac, He WAS huge-ish. Certainly amongst his peers, if not the public.
He was big ….real big , he just didn’t live long enough to really see it ! I will never forget I don’t need no doctor , or black coffee , or many of the songs , he wrote , did , he was a monster of a voice ,he had such , soul , and feeling in his voice ! I don’t think , he has ever been copied or equaled , he was huge to me , and a lot of my friends back in the early 70’s ❤and miss ya , Steve ! ! !
@@davidclapper7293 I agree.
@@davidclapper7293 ……all perfectly true. And of course, Steve’s mighty voice belied his diminutive stature. Something that always stood out for me was when Steve first heard Robert Plant sing, he gleefully shouted “Yes, go on my son!” Steve took the emulation as a compliment.
Steve literally had the perfect R n B/Rock voices of the modern era... A true talent taken away too soon. RIP Steve.
black coffee
I truly felt for him , he was way older than me I was born in 54 but , I caught a sadness in his eyes , a few times on tv ! But he was one of my true favorites back when I heard , “greeen tambourine” and they phased the drums , I haven’t heard that song in …years , but I will look it up today ! But later on I found the music business, back then was a jungle, and the mob once took money from him and his band , right after this gig , it was in ny, Ny. I heard or read John gotti, had some thing to do with that , but he was just a greaseball soldier, back then ! I played in bands , in local bars , and we drew in a decent crowd , and at first , getting all the money was not the easiest thing to do , but that was in the mid to late 70’s .This was in a small rural , area in Pa. and Md . WVa. Nobody made big money but , we got enough , side benefits ( goyels) to make it worth while , yuk yuk ! Ooohh to be young again , back then , there were no Karen’s back then !
All in all a sincere n' decent vid... however. I don't think any emphasis was placed on the "Tin Soldier" era of Steves early career. That tune.. the power , and if there is in fact any "Majesty" in rock n' roll was there in spades on that tune. The opening bars still give me chills. Blew the lid off the sense of radio magic. "30 days in the hole".. are you kiddin me? Or the sensitivity of "I know you're so good for me". They broke the mold after Steve. RIP Mr. Marriot. You made a difference.
Every time I hear "I Don't Need No Doctor" I am overcome by the raw power of that voice. That song, to me, personifies Rock & Roll. RIP Steve.
Steve Marriott was the real deal. Talent like his doesn't come often. RIP. Thanks for the video...
you're welcome. thanks for watching.
Humble pie live at fillmore is a classic.A truly great band,great album.
One of the best live albums ever.As a teen I'd blast it to enhance it's live effect,till Mom caught Steve's enhanced lyrics to Rolling Stone.Oops.😵
Top 10
@@kevmac1230 😅
@@davidcollin1436 That was my first concert was there ,it was quicksilver messenger service,commander Cody, and Taj Mahal. Man what a time. Good Times ! Thanks for that brother. That must have been awesome.
first album I ever bought
Steve Marriott was a gift to the world. Such a treasure.
Thanks for talking about him. Let’s keep his memory alive.
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I was lucky enough to see Steve Marriot and his band, the packet of three four times. He was a brilliant guitar player and vocalist. I asked him if he regretted about his past and the money that he lost and all he said was " well , that's rock and roll for you. I just love playing and performing even if it's in front of just a hundred people or so" He was a really nice guy and left us way too early. RIP Steve Marriot.
Completely an an
immeasurable loss. Words are inadequate to describe his talent. One of the very best ever. So loved & so missed. RIP, Steve.
An incredible front man, and outstanding guitarist. He should ALWAYS be mentioned among the greatest. The way in which he left this earth was tragic. It certainly had a great impact on Peter Frampton, especially because they had recently discussed performing together again. He will always be one of my favorite artists. Small Faces~Humble Pie
I understand there was an album in the works with Marriott and Frampton. I bet it would have been great!
Frampton sent him packing back to England from Los Angeles, he gave Steve a chance to clean up but Steve messed up and Peter called a halt to recording, Steve died the next day in England
I always enjoyed Steve Marriott, and I think when he left The Small Faces to form Humble Pie with Peter Frampton, his singing and guitar playing got extremely popular and powerful. Steve Marriott lives on in the hearts and memories of record collectors like me.
Steve Marriott was the greatest Rock 'n' Roll singer of all time. I saw Humble Pie live (with Frampton) in 1971 at the Hollywood Bowl. Fantastic Show!
Tragic, what a sad loss. The music of the small faces always brings a smile to my face. A special person from a special time 👏🙌 ❤️n☮️
I’m in my early 40’s and grew up with grunge and 90’s stuff. But I could not escape this guy for long. What a powerhouse from such a small man. Mariott, Layne Staley, and Roy Orbison are my forever all time favorite singers.
Saw him with "Packet of Three "in the early 80's ........what a night ! Hot , loud , sweaty ...a proper Rock gig . Great guitar player and such an incredible voice ........gone way too soon RIP Steve Marriott .
I saw Steve Marriott and Small Faces at the Floral Hall In Southport England in 1966. Absolutely amazing talent. In those days bands like Small Faces, the Who, Spencer Davis, Manfred Mann and Yardbirds were still playing dance halls and you could literally get within touching distance at the front of the stage. We had no idea how good we had it at the time.
You’re right Peter. I first saw The Who (then the High Numbers) in 1965 in our local dance hall in Luton. I was literally standing right in front of Pete Townshend’s amp and speaker. I was almost deaf for a whole week! Young and stupid…
Tin Soldier is one of my all time favourite pop songs.I have it on my playlist.
Rock and Roll Animal number one !!! I saw them in the Park in 71 ... in the Fairfield halls in Croydon , London Hammersmith Odeon and the very last time at the Roundhouse with the All Stars back in 75 I believe ????... Best British Frontman ever ... From America I would say Rusty day from Cactus ....Both of them had a sad very sad ending 😢 Steve & Rusty R.I.P
Steve Marriott never disappoints when he performed,
maybe the best singer ever!
He was great!!
I used to follow him around and saw many gigs. Got to chat with Steve a few times. He was the greatest rock star and so down to earth and such a nice guy. Gave 100% on stage whether playing to thousands or dozens. He gave it all. I named my son after Steve. Such a gut wrenching loss when he died. The best singer / guitarist I've ever seen.
Saw Humble Pie twice, once in Birmingham and once in Hyde Park London. Steve Marriott had a voice twenty years before his time. Listen to him trying to hold back on Tin Soldier with the Small Faces and you will see what was to come. Great voice and as the presenter says, gone far too soon. RIP Steve.
Such a sad ending to a highly influential singer/musician… one of a kind. I’ve really enjoyed listening to this. Thank you 🙏 🎸
My personal opinion is that the partnership of Marriott/Lane was just as creative as Lennon/McCartney. Their mix of their working class parents music hall influences, fused with their own American rhythm and blues and Motown influences are what made them completely unique.
Take the song "Rene" as an example. Starts off as a London working class music hall styled song that turns into a psychedelic blues jam at the end.
They were completely unique and authentic. Autumn stone and Tin soldier are other personal favourites of mine.
Easy ,easy calm down.
I saw Steve in the toilet getting dress into stage clothes in a pub called the Stoker in Coventry England. The band called Pack Of Three . Great gig 😍😎🎤
He always performed at peak level. A phenomenal talent. I saw the small faces in 1967 at one of the whirlwind Saturday gigs that promoters used to put on with 3 to 4 bands playing 30 minute sets. It was an absolutely mind blowing performance that I can never forget.
This dude was one of kind. I think he wanted to stay honest about the music which commands respect. RIP Mr Marriot.
Saw Steve in the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff. He had P.P. Arnold as a guest backing vocalist. His involving of the audience was amazing, and the sound was sensational. Of many great live gigs seen, his is the fondest of memories.
I was a big fan of the Pie and had seen them many times. They never played a bad show and always got the audience into it. IMO there is no better singer. RIP Steve.
You lucky person!I wish I had seen them once Tho I was at PETER FRAMPTON Farewell gig at the ROYAL ALBERT HALL and he devoted the encore to the Pie-Four Day Creep,I don't need no Dr and it was phenomenal! Spirit of Steve in the great hall and his daughter Mollie Marriott in the audience, feeling the emotion.(She has a voice(and face)like er dad....she is the amazing singer for Led Zeppelin Philharmonic)
It's really been a gas.
@@KaiserBlade is that what they say at the end??I love Stevie's "Alright? Awl right?!AWLRIGHT??!! entrance cos that's how I speak,innit?I'm from London,too..
Steve Marriott used to play the Half Moon pub in Putney in his later years. It was always a sell out. He was great live. ❤️
His band was called Pack of Three
Saw Humble Pie in late 1973. Foghat opened for them. Wildest concert I ever attended. 😂
Bet that was a great show!
@@RiverDocs I was 18 and a rocker. No one rocked harder than Humble Pie, lol.
For what it's worth, Steve got his props in the music industry. He was already a legend while he was still living. He turned down many huge and extremely lucrative opportunities even years after Humble Pie for his own reasons. He was a troubled soul as well as a huge talent. RIP.
Just saw this. I was fortunate to see Steve snd the Small Faces very early in their career in England where I’m from. He had a great voice and on stage persona. One of the best of the British rock singers of the 60s in my opinion. He was born to be a rock star!
Steve was one of my favourite musicians
Steve was the epitome of a rock star, when I first heard Small Faces I was certainly captivated by their sound and Steve's powerful vocals and then here comes Humble Pie and I was blown away and a fan forever, years later when I heard Steve and Peter were writing and recording I got so excited I nearly peed myself and the next news I got was Steve had died in a house fire and to me that was the day the music died.
My first concert was the Smokin tour when they played in Houston. The music was awesome but his voice was mesmerizing. Saw them a second time and I remained a fan of Marriot's from then on. Perhaps the best blues rock singer ever.
He could rock, soul and blues. A great talent swallowed up and spat out by the dark side of the music industry. Remembered with fondness.
All music lovers appreciate that voice. Thank you.
Never saw him live. Certainly wish I did. Thanks for another great doc.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Appreciate your support.
Well Doc I learned something tonight I wasn't aware of all of what happened to Steve a pretty sad story. He really gave Frampton a chance to get famous.
I was at the Fillmore East when they recorded Rockin' The Fillmore, and Marriott was the most dynamic rock front man I had ever seen. He was all over the stage, and at one point, was singing over the band without a microphone. And you could hear him clearly! I saw Humble Pie again a couple of years later in Roanoke, VA, and we met the band later at their hotel. I remember Marriott was exactly my size as we chatted for a few minutes. He was easily one of rock's greatest characters, and it's a shame he was treated so badly by crooked managers. Then again, he let it happen, by not taking charge of his business interests. All for nothing at this point. Truly, one of the greats.
Well done River Docs. Other artist always mention Steve in interviews as a influence, kinda tells you. Rock on River Docs
One of the greatest voices of all time RIP🙏 Steve 💔
RIP Steve, just know that you made a huge impression on Rock and Roll. One of the best blues voices ever.
Black Coffee. Enough said
You do a very nice job telling stories thank you so much for sharing
Thanks for listening
Thanks for making this. I saw Steve around 1982 at the Sandringham Commodore Hotel in Melbourne AUS. I’d been a big fan of 60s music even though I grew up in 70’s. Steve had the most amazing voice and rocked harder than anyone I’ve seen since (and that’s all the greats). So underrated then and now RIP
Steve Marriott and Humble Pie, Live Rocking The Fillmore is one of the best live albums of the entire rock and roll history. Peace and Love.
I too was lucky enuff to see Pie during their fairwell tour in the 70s & I can say beyond a reasonable doubt it was 1 of the best shows I have ever seen on my life & Ive seen alot of em.
Perhaps the best voice coming out of the uk!
The man cooked & grooved more than anyone I ever saw. Awesome entertainer, musician, artist! Thanks for your vid!
You're welcome!
Saw Steve in 1980 in a small club in NJ called the hole in the wall. He was touring as Humble pie but only original member was him. Regardless of that fact he was a one man show. A super talented singer and guitarist. RIP Steve.
Greatest singer ever
Humble Pie was a great band and Steve Marriot one of the finest vocalists, along with Paul Rodgers, Britian ever produced. Managment practices back then was why I turned my back road and club work and became a street musician. We lost a great one when we lost Steve.
Terry Reid wasn't too shabby either but your top two is spot on 😊
My 2nd son was born on 022587 he was 5.4 LBS. He is one of the strongest and most talented of all my children. Steve from the start of his life was lowered in what we may expect. Never discount any of us we are always stronger then any one of us think!
So sad that world class talent, both in the past, and probably still, is exploited by thugs and bullies calling themselves managers. I love musicians. They should be protected and every manager should be audited for financial transactions and personal treatment of those they manage. I wonder how it would have turned out with Marriot and Bowie. I guess being vulnerable, gullible, naive and addicted to substances, is a terrible cocktail combination, some of whom do not recover, and some today still are never realised for their talent. Thank you sir for posting this. Marriot's vocals, charisma and energy were so real and what a performer. I guess I have to "entrust all things to Him who judges justly" to see where Steve ended up at the end of his life. What a tragedy. It serves as a reminder to us all please be kind to musicians my friends.
An incisive and wonderful tribute to an enormously talented man of short stature who was a true giant of his time. He touched so many of our lives in a ‘big’ way. Thank you.
Well Said!! Thank you for watching!
Saw Small Faces in Blackpool August 1966. South Pier, just 3rd row in....Yes I'm that old .......
Great show RD! Love all your shows. Thanks so much brother
You're welcome man. Appreciate your support!
RD --- I'M happy to have come across such vivid channel in proliferating knowledge of the golden era musical heros. Thanks RD
You're welcome Dadas. Thanks for the support.
I saw him with humble pie and Peter Frampton in 1970, I was 14 years old. He played with King Crimson and J Geils band at the Philadelphia spectrum at humble pie was fantastic. My first concert I wasn't allowed to go, I went anyway, I got home and my dad asked me. Can you handle that, I said yes. He said OK you can go to concert. My dad was great, a Navy pilot someone to look up to. Those were the best days of anyone's lives.
Steve was legend . Excellent voice , performer and guitar player .From the Small faces , to Humble Pie . He had great stage chops and presence .Seen them several times ,and even partied with him is his bus one time. Great bunch of guys ,really had their $hit together . As they say ,those were the days .👍
Huge voice for such a wee guy , massive talent
He was a great laugh and seemed such a beautiful soul. I saw him play with the pack of 3, like you buy in gents toilets in the pub. He came alive on stage. I actually liked him in pub band. His bass player Jim and Shirley the drummer were really good. I saw them in Putney at the half Moon and my bird loved the gig also.
Thank you for doing this for my guitar teacher from the early 80s. His voice was only matched by his gift on guitar. I learned tons from him during our time together..
Glad you enjoyed it! I always felt Steve Marriott never got deserved credit for how good he was!
@@RiverDocs ……Steve was a fabulous guitarist but I always felt his amazing voice overshadowed his guitar prowess. Had he not been a singer, I believe Steve Marriott would have been hailed as a guitarist of note. Thanks for sharing.
did you get guitar lessons from Steve Marriott? seriously?
@@backslash68 I wanna know too!
I saw Humble Pie 4 times twice with Frampton and twice after that, the last time with the Blackberries, loved Steve so fucking much, I even bought a couple of Guitars based on his Epiphone Coronet guitars..
I was a recording engineer right in the 70's and one of my good friends a Black engineer named Akili Walker was working with Steve at a studio called Musuc Farm, in NYC, Akili has a book from his time as a great engineer call Turn the Horns on, he talks about Steve in that book, and my only regret was not pestering Akili to come and meet Steve, because as engineers in those days we were not allowed to be Fan Boys...cool post mate...
Steve was such a talent, incredible guitarist with a hugely soulful voice. I saw him several times at his London gigs in the 80’s and he brought the room alive with his three piece band. So sad he was ripped off and not given the credit he so richly deserved
Camden comes to mind
I also saw them right after Frampton left at the Academy of Music in NYC in 1971. Like you said, Marriott had all the energy for the whole band.
I'm shocked, completely shocked that more is not known about Steve Marriot, & his incredible talent. I also don't understand how so many of us never got exposed to the Small Faces when we were teenagers?? I knew about the Beatles music when I was 6. Found Led Zeppelin at 8. Pink Floyd at 9. Many other great bands after that. How did nobody of our entire peer group go thru high school without once cranking out the Small Faces on the sound systems before file sharing? There were no older brothers or sisters who turned us on to The Small Faces or Humble Pie. No Aunts or Uncles either. What the F**k!! I first read about Steve Marriot when I was 15, big into Led Zeppelin, reading Hammer of the Gods. Jimmy Page tried to recruit him for the New Yardbirds as lead vocalists. That was the only mention of Steve Marriot. The Small Faces and Humble Pie might get mentioned in a book or an article, but they never were played on MTV or FM radio. Even the Yardbirds, we knew about, because of their association with Clapton, Beck and Page. We had all heard "For Your Love". We had listened to Rod Stewart & Ron Wood with the Faces. It's now, in this digital age of TH-cam, etc, that I am exposed to the greatness of the Small Faces and Humble Pie. The incredible talent of Steve Marriot. We never ever heard his music on radio, years ago. Last night, I'm driving around NYC and they are still playing bits from Frampton Comes Alive, which was huge in America in 1976 and never went away. To me, he doesn't compare to Steve Marriot. Certainly Frampton was/is great, but Steve Marriot is as great, if not better. To me. I just don't understand it. It's like finding gold! Having my mind blown. This great collection of music. This great body of work. Man, so many singers have ripped this guy off and never gave him any credit.
I love your passion, Jack. I feel the same way about Small Faces and Humble Pie . I assume that you grew up in the US. Small Faces were very popular in Great Britain and Europe form 1965-68. We in the US were not lucky enough to be exposed to them except for one song "Itchicoo Park", which made it into the US singles charts. Several reasons have been written as to why they didn't come over on the British Invasion wave. Most blame their thug of a manager Don Arden who did not want them to get out from under his thumb, so did everything to discourage them. Also, their keyboard player Ian McLagan got busted at Heathrow Airport with a quantity of hash, so couldn't get a visa. Some people close to Steve have said that talented as he was, he lacked self esteem and was afraid SF's would fail in the US. What ever the reason, it's a shame as I think they would have killed it.
Humble pie did tour the US extensively and released 8 albums. I had a copy of "Smokin" in 1973 and played it to death.
I believe that there is a resurgence of interest in Steve Marriott due to TH-cam. Just in the last 2 years I have noticed more an more people discovering them. Please spread the word, brother. Cheers....
@@cindyfalstrom7231 For us who lived in Europe in the 60's, Small Faces where all over radio and the music magazines! I first heard Sha la la la lee on the local radio in Zagreb.
@@melarch.5424 Lucky you, we had the Monkees - no comparison )-:
@@cindyfalstrom7231 Well, we had The Monkees and Lovin' Spoonful and the Turtles! US radio must have been out of the loop about lesser U.K. bands!
@@melarch.5424 No disrespect meant for Monkees, I was a teeny bopper then and Had a big crush on Davey Jones LOL. We heard lots of great music in the 60's in the US, but I don't know what we missed from UK . Obvious lesser bands probably weren't played. I don't remember Small Faces or Easybeats back then. Only discovered them as an adult. I think that 1963-73 was the greatest time for music. I feel lucky to have been there. Of course the downside is that now I'm old 😝
I engineered and mixed loads of work with Steve, sadly missed . An astounding talent , wonderful soulful kind musician, inspiring & energetic.
The world is a sadder place without his vibe. Eat It, Smokin , Street Rats ( part ), If you think you're groovy, Would you believe ( Billy Nichols).. a powerhouse of a man . Thank you for your superb documentary.
You're welcome Alan. Glad you enjoyed it. I can only imagine what it was like being that close to his music. Wish I could have talked to you before this video. I bet you have some good information on his mind musically. If you ever want to talk feel free to email me riverdocs@yahoo.com
Thanks for watching!
TH-cam reveals that Steve Marriott and Humble Pie had a pretty large number of recordings, and they went way back to delta blues. Steve had a great vocal range, unmatched by anyone I know - in rock or anywhere else. His getting screwed by management, and probably over- spending, over- charged by touring, came at the worst time.
Frampton is a good bloke, too bad his offer for reunion didn't work.
** Great little documentary, see TH-cam discography. THANKS !
- Mark T, Michigan, USA
Thanks for your info and insight.
I love the way you told the truth of the story. I hit my heart.
Love Steve, and all the groups, and solo albums, grew up listening to all his stuff, damn, what a way to go, makes me very sad. By the way, bought Humble Pie, 70/75, 8 record set and it sounds better than ever, just fantastic!!.......🍁
He had such a powerful voice!
Nice sympathetic Bio-piece - well done!!
Stevie was a huge talent, and an absolute dynamo - but just cursed with bad luck and frustration, which in turn fuelled the addictions.
So sad.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
Steve was such a huge talent in a small package. Big influence on me as a player. Great video Doc!! Cheers!!
Totally agree Ben. Thanks for watching!!
Ah, Deep joy of a songload in the eardroves ! as Happiness Stan would say. Saw Steve and his Packet of three in '83. Incredible energy and that voice, Small Faces has been a big influence on me. When Band Aid was on Steve shouldve been at Wembley that day, instead this bastion of British rock,was playing a small pub in South West London. Small in stature but a huge talent and, along with Paul Rogers of Free/Bad Company, the greatest blues rock vocals this country ever produced.
When I first heard Humble Pie I was in love with the band. Steve was an amazing talent, I was too young to see them in their prime. Rocking The Fillmore is one of the greatest live albums ever recorded.
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Glad you posted this. Ive always thought Humble Pie with Frampton and Marriot was the best.I saw them twice.I'm 70 now and always thought he never got the recognition he deserved.Marriot could sing without a mic and his voice filled the hall amazing.
Love sf,sad loss,steve marriot was a great talent
I was lucky enough to have met him in the 1980’s when my future wife and I used to babysit for one of his band members. They would come home after a gig and have a jam which was absolutely amazing. Just a regular bloke to me who didn’t act like the star he was. R.I.P Steve.
I have always been a big fan of Steve and Small Faces. Saw them in England in 1967 and then realized why they were "Small" Faces. My favorite album is the unique "Ogden's Nut Gone Flake Tobacco", still listen to it from time to time!
I saw Steve Marriott at the cap center in 1974. Then early on there first tour on the board walk in Ocean City MD Him and his bass player .brought 2 acoustics on the beach.just myself and a couple of other people .He didn't make a big noise very quiet.they played a few zeppelin songs and a few more.I never told anyone.until in 1974 Steve was with a all star .I was standing in front of the stage He threw harmonic right me it hit with it but somebody grapped it.Thanks
I discovered Humble Pie as a teen in the early 1990's 17:24 . As a rock music junkie and later bassist and lead vocalist in my own band, Steve Marriott set a standard for me to which all vocalist are measured and Humble Pie inspired me with their live performances, thanks to TH-cam.
Brilliant voice
Yes. I saw him play in October 1990. Totally brilliant. Tin Soldier is my earliest musical memory. Remember seeing The Small Faces on Colour Me Pop. I was three years old.
In July 1981 I saw Steve with Humble Pie at the Columbus Agora (Ohio), with Mother's Finest opening. I was backstage and even got to speak with the man for a little while. It was one of the greatest rockin' nights I ever experienced. But that did not seem to fit into the band's timeline as you explained it. I KNOW I did not imagine that evening in 1981. Thank you for a great video about a great talent and overall human being such as Mr. Marriott. This video made me a subscriber.
Thanks for the sub David. Appreciate it! Here is the thing with research going 40 years back. Facts can be sketchy. Steve did go back out with Humble Pie in the early 80's for a while. There is no doubt about that. Getting the exact dates he was there and showed up is a lot harder to find lol The concert you speak of in Columbus shows the date of 1981 and Steve was out there with HP then. The date of that concert that I can come up with happened in March of 81, now that is not saying they didn't come back thru in July and do another one show that just didn't get on record? But as long as you were there and keep them memories and got to see Steve...that's all that matters 😁 Again thanks for the sub and for your comment!
@@RiverDocs I KNOW it was July because the Agora had no AC and it was HOT in there. I must also add Mother's Finest rocked the house as an opening act. I'm sure you are familiar with them. Sorry I missed your "live" this evening.
@@RiverDocs I think I owe you an apology. I hope my reply to you last night did not seem like I was being an argumentative jerk. I don't know why I am so stuck on a July date for that concert. I just know it was summertime and VERY hot. (I mean, it WAS 42 years ago and my friend Mr. Natural stopped for a visit that day and was more than generous.) But it was SO hot the place ran completely out of beer and the bar manager borrowed my old Chevy pick-up to make a frantic beer run to neighboring clubs. I ALSO should have thanked you for all the research you did looking up the band's dates that year. I truly appreciate the time you surely spent on that. Finally, thank you for the great content on your channel. I binge-watched several of your older uploads with my morning coffee today. 'Twas ever thus, Man.
@@RiverDocs (And serious props still need to go to Mother's Finest for completely rocking the house as the opening act. That is a band that never got the recognition they deserved.)
I saw him to act Capital center ...opening for Johnny Winter. His band them as Steve Marriott All-stars but before that I saw him and his bass player.on the board walk in Ocean city MD ....acoustic days...nobody pay attention he walk up and set down on 9 the street
Humble Pie: East Ham, Granada 1974. My very first gig at the tender age of 16. I used to live and work in East Ham & Manor Park area where he met Ronnie Lane back in the 60s. The Ruskin Arms pub was just up the road from where I lived. Steve Marriott should be remembered like other rock greats. Sadly he like many other young musicians were shafted by management and record companies...RIP Steve they don't make them like you anymore. "Get on back to good old Beckton Dumps"
Marriott is the GOAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely one of the greatest rock voices ever... like it you could choose a voice to be blessed with, that would be a top contender... maybe the top
As a young guy growing up in the 60s l was super impressed by Steve , my favourite singer, should be in Hall of Fame
Today, managers would not be able to get away with such financial exploitation.Steve ended up becoming a great tragedy, playing in local pubs, penniless.His influence is felt in 5 generations of British music from Led Zeppelin to The Jam to Oasis to the Arctic Monkeys.Very few in British musical history can sing, play guitar and have the charisma that Steve Marriot had before his financial and personal battles got too much for him. RIP a true British musical legend.He will never be forgotten.
A 19 yr old me, had once asked an older co-worker back in the 90’s, if the singer from humble pie was a good musician, after hearing 30 days in the hole on the radio at work. He said “put it this way, when Steve Marriot left the small faces, it took TWO future legends to replace him” I think that just about sums up Steve, imho
I saw Steve Marriott fronting Humble Pie at a one-day rock festival headlined by The Who held at Charlton Athletic Football Stadium in South London on 18th May 1974. The crowd were muted after sitting through Lindisfarne and Maggie Bell, both basically folk acts playing to a hard rock crowd, but then Humble Pie came on and supercharged everything. Marriott was only a short geezer but he was like a pepper pot. I'll never forget how he thanked the audience for the cheers and applause, "Gawd bless yer guts! More power to yer balls!" Words that will live with me forever.
Thanks for sharing Franco! Enjoyed your story!
I was there that day too Franco. Lou Reed and Transformer also. What a great day. Take care friend. ✌️✌️✌️
I took photos of him at a couple of local gigs, the Driftbridge Hotel Epsom and later at the Half Moon in Putney. These were later published in the national newspapers for his obituaries. We met in these occasions and he said " are you the fella who took the 📷 picture of me with the fag being lit up? " To which I replied "yes I am". " well, thank you very much, that is the only picture I have ever had our of myself, and I love it". I wad ve r flattered. The Half Moon gig was when Peter Frampton turned up and they played a few songs together.
Saw them in Hyde Park, London 3rd July 1971, free concert😁
thanks for a brilliant and informative doco on Steve. I was a Small Faces fan way back and their music will always go on. cheers and very best wishes to you.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
Sad story of a too short life, l loved to listen to Steve's voice, in small faces he had a talent for certain, RIP,
I was blessed to see HP. All you said was so true, the night I saw him he kicked ass. I don't know if he sweats at all his shows like he did that night. He lost at least 15 lbs and he was a small skinny dude. On stage he was a giant with a huge presence. It was one of the best concerts of my life, thanks Steve.
Although I was solidly in the generation that rocked out to small faces and Humble Pie but I never followed them and really never heard small faces until maybe 10 years ago which is amazing. I immediately became a huge fan of both Steve and his really cool bass player. Just listening and watching him play and sing with such joy and emotion makes me happy. I always wondered why the guitars looked so big and the players so small and now I know the story why. I never gave any time to Humble Pie because by 1972 , I was a massive Deep Purple fan and they were the only band that existed in my world for many years. I have really enjoyed getting to hear Small Faces these many decades later. I was on the door step to the big time myself in 1977 but Lucky for me, God intervened and yanked me out just in time. Rock n Roll is full of tragic stories and drug and alcohol abuse, wild living and crooked management that steals everything you make and most often leaves you destroyed so I feel like I dodged a bullet. Way better and safer to be on this side of show business. RIP Steve.