The Minutemen were the most intelligent band from the SoCal scene. I can't think of any other band from that era that could unplug and still sound so tight (and great) as a unit.
Weird that you'd say that since Metallica, at least early in their career, dabbled very much in what most would consider left-wing politics. Some doomsday environmentalist posturing in songs like "Blackened." That said, Minutemen were much more intelligent about it.
@mikewines68 who gives a shit about rnr hall of fame. why is justin bieber a millionaire but george hurley isn't? music ain't about the money or the fame.
@mikewines68 why is metallica in and KISS isnt.........still havent figured that one out. they werent the best musicians but look at KISS' inlfuence and what they bought to rock n roll
@mikewines68 Because you're never rewarded for sticking to your guns - only for the Grand Sellout (and don't get me wrong, early Metallica is STILL the shit) - but if their not being in the rock and roll hall of fame is the price we have to pay for some of the best and realest music ever made, then so be it. What you do is support Mike and George in whatever they're choosing to do now. If you love them, help contribute to the place that gave them their break - SST records, and PLAY IT ALL!
If you're to ask me, Part of it is because they just don't fit in with the "Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame". Quite frankly, The Minutemen aren't quite "Famous" Outside certain circles even though they're appreciated by musicians - Similar to the Flat Duo Jets, And that band has fewer fans (That I know of) even though Jack White likes them. It's almost as if some of the most influential and sincere bands are unpopular among most high school kids. But what do I know? I just listen to music.
@mikewines68 because they didn't make any money for anyone. Grammy's, Hall of fame, any kind of "distinguished award for that matter, is just a celebration of the generation of revenue. I think the Minutemen were kind of the antithesis to that. And I'd be disappointed if they were in that BS institution.
the actual reason is politics. not music politics, politics politics. their critiques of the era and policies of reagan (pbuh) still hit too close to home for a lot of the mainstream, and all of the people who hold power in whatever institution metallica worked plenty hard to get where they are. but at this point anything that promotes them just works to siphon more money out of the working class. it's easy to find institutions to help when that's the outcome
The Minutemen were the most intelligent band from the SoCal scene. I can't think of any other band from that era that could unplug and still sound so tight (and great) as a unit.
This song makes me wanna cry sometimes, I think of boon a lot. :(
this dude now plays with WATT in the missingmen
D Boon's technique is always impressive. Such a loss. R.I.P.
The solo at the end....killer shit.
ONE OF THE GREATEST RIFFS EVER!!!
yes
the song that got me into the minutemen
this is my absolute favorite version of this song. damn man...RIP D. Boon.. FUCKING LEGENDARY!
hurley on bongos = awesome
ahhh, the joy of finding cool shit at 5am when you can't sleep.
very good - reminds me of old skate videos!
One minute and forty-six seconds of perfection
That's the best thing I've ever sheeen!!!
Excllent. Thanks for posting!
D fucking Boon tho, what a legend
love how d.boon is playing the robert johnson kinda guitar........
@gunnare123 i forgot what year but it was at a vans warped tour...
D. Boon, Watt and Hurley
Punk for people who don't (think they) like punk!
he was way more then just a good guitar player
Mikewine68, same question for the Stooges...
That's just so fucking great! Is it possible to get a copy of this footage?
@psionicman wow
Weird that you'd say that since Metallica, at least early in their career, dabbled very much in what most would consider left-wing politics. Some doomsday environmentalist posturing in songs like "Blackened." That said, Minutemen were much more intelligent about it.
@mikewines68 who gives a shit about rnr hall of fame. why is justin bieber a millionaire but george hurley isn't? music ain't about the money or the fame.
@mikewines68 why is metallica in and KISS isnt.........still havent figured that one out. they werent the best musicians but look at KISS' inlfuence and what they bought to rock n roll
i have met mike watt
MichaelHansenFUN haven’t we all..
jammin econo
1 guy was so drunk when he watched this he accidentally clicked dislike.
@gunnare123 small talk
This is something you need to smoke ALOT of pot to appreciate. lol
this is punk
Hello 15 years ago
Incredible.. I'm so angry he died.
Because cool music isn't allowed. The sign on the front says so. It says in big, shitty brown letters, "HARD WORKING MUSICIANS NOT ALLOWED."
never really understood the subject matter of this songs lyrics.
@mikewines68
Because you're never rewarded for sticking to your guns - only for the Grand Sellout (and don't get me wrong, early Metallica is STILL the shit) - but if their not being in the rock and roll hall of fame is the price we have to pay for some of the best and realest music ever made, then so be it. What you do is support Mike and George in whatever they're choosing to do now. If you love them, help contribute to the place that gave them their break - SST records, and PLAY IT ALL!
If you're to ask me, Part of it is because they just don't fit in with the "Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame". Quite frankly, The Minutemen aren't quite "Famous" Outside certain circles even though they're appreciated by musicians - Similar to the Flat Duo Jets, And that band has fewer fans (That I know of) even though Jack White likes them. It's almost as if some of the most influential and sincere bands are unpopular among most high school kids. But what do I know? I just listen to music.
@mikewines68 because they didn't make any money for anyone. Grammy's, Hall of fame, any kind of "distinguished award for that matter, is just a celebration of the generation of revenue. I think the Minutemen were kind of the antithesis to that. And I'd be disappointed if they were in that BS institution.
only 1 guy felt like a gringo..
god i hate politics. just some old geezer telling you what you can and cannot do.
the actual reason is politics. not music politics, politics politics. their critiques of the era and policies of reagan (pbuh) still hit too close to home for a lot of the mainstream, and all of the people who hold power in whatever institution
metallica worked plenty hard to get where they are. but at this point anything that promotes them just works to siphon more money out of the working class. it's easy to find institutions to help when that's the outcome