Three years later we were spending our summer in a car driving up and down the hills and mountains in the outskirts of Fabriano, Italy, miles and miles away from California... all night long smoking hashish and waiting for the dawn to light up the valley below and listening to these crazy guys. Call of the West was always on. What a great band
I remember meeting them in the 80 at City Gardens and partied with them all night talking about Kraftwork, B52's and westerns they were amazing cheers SS
Stan Ridgeway's final performance with the band, Bruce Moreland had already left, and his brother Marc CHICKENHEAD, died shortly after. Sad end to an amazing band.
This should be properly archived as a piece of USA rock history. I mean that sincerely. Kudos to the band, the guys who filmed it and the guy who originally posted it, you made my life the little bit closer to being complete.
for all the deserved crap "new wave day" got, heres the only legit new wave band killing it in atmosphere most bands used to playing clubs dont or cant pull it off in front on thousands of morons
set list and timestamps: 0:53 - Ring Of Fire 5:10 - Call Box (1-2-3) 8:20 - Animal Day 11:17 - Lost Weekend 16:06 - Back In Flesh 20:00 - Funzone 24:20 - Instrumental 25:52 - Mexican Radio 30:32 - Tomorrow 33:32 - Call Of The West
35 years ago today......wow. I was there. I still remember I stopped in my tracks when the first notes of "Ring of Fire" rang out. And I still listen to Wall of Voodoo, and Stan Ridgway's solo work. Thank you Stan!!
These guys were rocking some great synths and drum machines 6:16 TR-808 19:16 Acetone Rhythm Ace 16:20 Moog Model D & Two Oberheim SEMs 25:56 Jupiter 8 (and what looks like a Roland Saturn??) 19:09 Sequential Prophet 5 Stan Ridgeway is playing what looks like a Roland Saturn as well
the amount of gear these 6 guys had for a 40 minute set!! joe's entire percussion setup has octobans and temple blocks and what appear to be upturned pots? in addition to his standard kit and a bunch of handheld percussion, PLUS the guy in back on timbales and congas, AND at least one drum machine going?
I saw Stan's new band right after this in a nightclub... Stunning... I thought better... but after I saw this I think I under-rated this band. The thing is... they cared about the sound... the sound more than they cared about being rock stars... the real thing. And Stan is one of the great song writers. Very smart very funny man with complete artistic integrity... something rare in the commercial world of music. I had a friend who had Stan and his wife over for dinner, said Stan was a motor mouth full of stories... as one would expect. A great story teller. Great brain. Nice man.
The fact that they were underappreciated in a world of vapid pop stars (be it, then, Madonnas or Green Days or "enter name here") underscores their brilliance. Most people go with what "is around". Most music aficionados find pearls where others just see shells, if seeing them at all. The sad thing is that it makes such music hard to find...
@@GodWeenSatan You're totally right about The Wall of Voo Doo being at the US Festival in Cal. Along with Oingo Boingo, the Cars, Tom Petty et.al. I would have loved to have seen that one. But. .this particular video wasn't the same one featured. It was shot at Club 688 in Atlanta. I was there. I remember Stan's shirt and the band's set up in a VERY small club with an equally tight stage. We were all packed in like sardines. Even worse than the US crowd but I loved it. The 688 show was '82.
Stumbled across this band back in the UK in 1983. Call Of The West is still my favourite album. What a joy to discover this live gig ion TH-cam. Sensational.
what "people" are you referring to? I've been a fan since the 80's. I love everything they did with Stan Ridgeway as vocalist. One of the best bands to ever come out of LA.
I just discovered this band and have been obsessed with them. Some of the most brilliant, original music I’ve ever heard. I’m also getting obsessed with Stan’s solo stuff.
Great up load Frank ! This is what you tube is for. To be able to "time travel " and see again the best band I have ever seen in over 40 years of gig going and over 1000 concerts. Saw them many times in the 1980's both versions of the band and got to meet them too. No other band has touched them for brilliance and musical originality. Over 30 years on they still sound fresh and not at all dated. At least if people want to know what is was like to see WOV live thanks to you tube they can now see.
My favorite bands straddle the fence of 70'/80's. They were founded in the late 70's* , but did not gain mainstream attention until the early 80's. DEVO (1974), Talking Heads, Wall of Voodoo, Echo and The Bunnymen, and X.
Damn, that's too funny, some Frank Fritz & Mike Wolf were trying to land your old copies of Dark Continent & Call of the West... 😆 I've always wanted them to roll up to my place & give me they're worn out introduction so I could lead them on the wild goose chase of a lifetime... They seem like decent enough guys that could take a good joke...
W.O.V. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't usually comment when everybody else have already said what I would like to, but, man, in this case I have to add myself to the "fan salad" what a ridiculous display of raw talent and one of the most unique bands ever. I only saw them twice, definitely not enough WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!
These guys should have been much more than 1 hit wonders. So much talent. Could you imagine an alternate 80s where bands like this became the mainstream instead of the poppiest of pop drivel that dominated the charts from then until now? So sad to learn that 2 of them are no longer with us and it seems like Chaz has essentially disappeared. At least Stan is still going, bringing his weirdness to the people.
The San Francisco experimental punk and New York no wave scenes were such a fiercely creative environment. Lot of astonishing bands that never really went anywhere.
I was there that day, Wall of VooDoo along with Onigio Boingo, Berlin, the Devnyls, Stray cats, ect. was one of the reasons I was there, of course the the Clash was the absolute main reason it was a great line up for the "New Wave" day. I had seen Wall Of VooDoo at the Wiskey a GoGo, had seen many of the other bands at small venues around L.A. and Orange County but this was a special event with so many playing together Thank You Woz for putting on a great show.
This band never made it in england, but stan ridgeway did have a top ten hit with "camouflage" in 1986 which i bought as a kid!! Stunning perfomance this by the way!!!!
Yep. I especially love the look he gives the audience during their clip in URGH! A Music War, while they’re playing “Back in Flesh”. The part right after he does the “They don’t care about you anyhow...” line. Always cracks me up.
@@FreneticZetetic 32:52 dude was so full of confidence with a sense of humor and strong stage presence...that guitarist rocked too...very cool slightly dark grooves
They were kinda like a cross between Oingo Boingo and B-52’s (with a dash of Adam & The Ants) without either band’s charm or catchy, listenable (yet still unique) melodies.
What a crowd, like if it was a Van Halen concert .. I m glad they had such an audience, I m a french guy in Paris who bought their tapes, like I bought tapes of the Cramps, xtc, b52's , new order, I miss the times, all the music around me is stupid and tasteless, I am a reactionary I suppose:)
Yeah baby!! The 80's,check out the Roland Tr-808 drum machine to Joe Nanini's right which was used alot in their music,W.O.V. one of my fav bands!! R.I.P Joe and Chicken Head!! I will now spit and have the wind blow it back in my face.
I never knew these guys past the hit "Mexican Radio". What a fascinating performance. They weren't quite New Wave but rather a blend of all types of music. Very original. I'm glad I found this by chance.
Once upon a time, somebody used to book bands at Magic Mountain ( Amusement Park, North of L.A , for those outside of Southern California. ) Wall of Voodoo was booked to play a Halloween show at Magic Mountain, I begged and pleaded with my dad to please take me to this show. It was a no - go because earlier that year we went to Magic Mountain for its original purpose.. My dad said, " they will play again, their from L.A, you'll see them soon enough." US Festival comes around, and Dad took my sister and I to heavey metal day because he liked Judas Priest and Scorpions. Finally, who was booking the shows at Magic Mountain? Lords of The New Church played there, KING performed there, my dad unofficially photographed The Bangles at the venue, this was when ' All Over The Place ' was released. Many years later at the Bangles , " Doll Revolution " release party, my sister handed over a bunch of the photos which tripped out the band.. Anyways, if I had access to a time machine, WALL OF VOODOO shows is the first stop. I would go in reverse order. To be the bongo player that sat in a chair at the US festival , ON STAGE! And only got up when it was time to play his parts. PLUS!!! If you spy, with your little eye, beer was on stage!
I've watched this about 10.times...it's legendary...marc moreland absolute legend on gibson flying v (jimi hendrix liked to play flyiing V and just imagine hendrix being able to see and listen to this!!! he'd be blown away by their musicianship)..that guy marc put his heart and soul into it..his body always swaying back and forth and making uncontrollable weird contortions with his mouth as evidence of just how deep the man was into what he was putting out there for everyone's ears to feast on...stan ridgway a legend thru and thru..high pitched johnny cash vocal style with intelligence and comedy added and a dark featured good looking guy...the bassist chad had his own cool style too...everyone...the drummer and the latino bongo player really grooving with the vibrant latino style music being generated...this is eye candy the whole thing...ear candy too...increasing numbers of people should be blasting this brilliance thru their speakers for all to enjoy...it's a timeless celebration
This performance took place at the second US Festival, held at Glen Helen Regional Park in the Devore neighborhood of San Bernardino, southern California, USA. There were 670,000 people in the crowd.
Steve was who put together the "US" festivals for a few years at Mountain View's new outdoor amphitheater. There was a big Apple Computer tent at the shows of course.
MARK MORELAND (guitar), DEAD...JOE NANINI (drums & percussion), DEAD...THE OTHER GUYS SOMEWHERE IN THIS WORLD, STAN RIDGWAY Somewhere in America, still doing Great Music!! ....Great bands fade away like the Ramones did...yes sir!
I was there. It was the hottest I have ever been in my life. No facilities, no shade, no water fountains. Organizers were just spraying people with garden hoses from the stage. The cool thing was way in the back Apple had set up a bunch of Apple PCs (i think they were Lisas but not sure) and it was always packed...looking at new tech and getting shade. It was amazing yet painful st the same time.
Heard somewhere that they broke up immediately after this set. Then later they reformed with a different vocalist... I dig Far Side of Crazy, but everything else post-Ridgway just didn't have the same heart to it. It's like they were trying to cash in on goth, with their Dave Vanian-knock-off singer.
Saw them in London supporting the Clash. Not appreciated by the fans at all. Much to my disappointment, they got bottled of stage. Drummer was the last to exit, dropping his jeans and mooning the punks. Only moment in their short set that they got a cheer. I agree with most commentators, brilliant band.
Here I am in Mexico 41 years later, listening to Mexican Radio
Mind the bullets and the water.
Three years later we were spending our summer in a car driving up and down the hills and mountains in the outskirts of Fabriano, Italy, miles and miles away from California... all night long smoking hashish and waiting for the dawn to light up the valley below and listening to these crazy guys. Call of the West was always on. What a great band
I am in that crowd near the front. Super fun weekend, and the low cost. Thanks Woz!!!
Absolutely brilliant, such a great sound. From a complete WoV fan from UK.
I remember meeting them in the 80 at City Gardens and partied with them all night talking about Kraftwork, B52's and westerns they were amazing cheers SS
24:25 You're welcome.
Stan Ridgeway's final performance with the band, Bruce Moreland had already left, and his brother Marc CHICKENHEAD, died shortly after. Sad end to an amazing band.
That show must have seemed surreal to them
This should be properly archived as a piece of USA rock history. I mean that sincerely. Kudos to the band, the guys who filmed it and the guy who originally posted it, you made my life the little bit closer to being complete.
I agree. Something very charming about this event. Love how many random thingymagigs Wall of Voodoo play with on this set.
for all the deserved crap "new wave day" got, heres the only legit new wave band killing it in atmosphere most bands used to playing clubs dont or cant pull it off in front on thousands of morons
@@DaveAnchovies easy...I was one of those morons and this was a day in Heaven for me!.. WOV last gig w/ this lineup
I totally agree.
Tirocinium: first time I have ever heard wall of voodoo perform a song other than Mexican Radio. I am Xavier George Wilson.
set list and timestamps:
0:53 - Ring Of Fire
5:10 - Call Box (1-2-3)
8:20 - Animal Day
11:17 - Lost Weekend
16:06 - Back In Flesh
20:00 - Funzone
24:20 - Instrumental
25:52 - Mexican Radio
30:32 - Tomorrow
33:32 - Call Of The West
Thanks amigo.
Blackboard Sky would have been perfect after Mexican radio! But were awesome
Jaycie, nice job. But I think Instrumental is really a long intro to Mexican Radio.
♥
THank You.
Guitarist Marc Moreland had a uniquely dissonant style that blended perfectly with the band's dark wave songs. Great band !
35 years ago today......wow. I was there. I still remember I stopped in my tracks when the first notes of "Ring of Fire" rang out. And I still listen to Wall of Voodoo, and Stan Ridgway's solo work.
Thank you Stan!!
You want to feel really old? I was 2 months old at this time and I'm middle aged now
I am 26 and found out bout Stan, and watching this concert is such a cool nostalgic feeling that I wish I had experienced.
Now 41...and counting.
These guys were rocking some great synths and drum machines
6:16 TR-808
19:16 Acetone Rhythm Ace
16:20 Moog Model D & Two Oberheim SEMs
25:56 Jupiter 8 (and what looks like a Roland Saturn??)
19:09 Sequential Prophet 5
Stan Ridgeway is playing what looks like a Roland Saturn as well
The Oberheims are two Mini Sequencers. The mystery Roland looks like an RS-09.
the amount of gear these 6 guys had for a 40 minute set!! joe's entire percussion setup has octobans and temple blocks and what appear to be upturned pots? in addition to his standard kit and a bunch of handheld percussion, PLUS the guy in back on timbales and congas, AND at least one drum machine going?
And playing Flying V guitars. lol
My man you are THE MAN
I ❤ you! Instrumental Train Spotter! I love these detailed shout outs ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Stan Ridgeway's last ever show with Wall of Voodoo. Literally quit right after this show. So glad this video exists.
Wow, imagine quitting any band after a performance this good by all concerned. Brave.
It was that kind of weekend…u had to be there.. a brilliant set
Seriously last performance with wall o voodoo!
I saw Stan's new band right after this in a nightclub... Stunning... I thought better... but after I saw this I think I under-rated this band. The thing is... they cared about the sound... the sound more than they cared about being rock stars... the real thing. And Stan is one of the great song writers. Very smart very funny man with complete artistic integrity... something rare in the commercial world of music. I had a friend who had Stan and his wife over for dinner, said Stan was a motor mouth full of stories... as one would expect. A great story teller. Great brain. Nice man.
This version of Lost Weekend gives me all the feels. This band is so underappreciated, it's sick.
It sure looks like they're underappreciated.
The fact that they were underappreciated in a world of vapid pop stars (be it, then, Madonnas or Green Days or "enter name here") underscores their brilliance. Most people go with what "is around". Most music aficionados find pearls where others just see shells, if seeing them at all. The sad thing is that it makes such music hard to find...
LOTS of 80s bands WE got to see and hear VIA MTV
They are only because they broke up right when they finally were going to be huge.
Stan Ridgway has one of the most original and distinct vocal styles ever...
Devo? B52
@@willardpreston LES CLAYPOOL SAME QUIRKY VOCAL. NICE
Jello Biafra
Cramps
That’s not necessarily a compliment. So does Bob Dylan and LaToya Jackson.
Wall of Voodoo and Oingo Boingo played at this? Shit, I would have loved to have been there!
I was there & I remember the entire set... for some reason, Funzone sticks in my mind 🤪
This show was in Atlanta. Oingo Boingo wasn't on this bill.
@@michaelwolf6424 this was California
@@GodWeenSatan You're totally right about The Wall of Voo Doo being at the US Festival in Cal. Along with Oingo Boingo, the Cars, Tom Petty et.al. I would have loved to have seen that one. But. .this particular video wasn't the same one featured. It was shot at Club 688 in Atlanta. I was there. I remember Stan's shirt and the band's set up in a VERY small club with an equally tight stage. We were all packed in like sardines. Even worse than the US crowd but I loved it. The 688 show was '82.
R.I.P. Marc Moreland
& Joe Nanini...
"i've never seen so many corn dogs in my entire life"
Only stan could come up with that line
Stumbled across this band back in the UK in 1983. Call Of The West is still my favourite album. What a joy to discover this live gig ion TH-cam. Sensational.
Neither. Back in those days you could get the shop keeper to play an album whilst you listened in a booth.
People need to wake up and realize that Wall of Voodoo is an incredible band - Start with Dark continent - You are welcome! go listen now......
what "people" are you referring to? I've been a fan since the 80's. I love everything they did with Stan Ridgeway as vocalist. One of the best bands to ever come out of LA.
I just discovered this band and have been obsessed with them. Some of the most brilliant, original music I’ve ever heard. I’m also getting obsessed with Stan’s solo stuff.
I just picked up the 1st three.. looking forward to checking 'em out. I love Mexican Radio
Start with the first EP with Ring Of Fire..or do they package it with Dark Continent these days?
Great up load Frank !
This is what you tube is for. To be able to "time travel " and see again the best band I have ever seen in over 40 years of gig going and over 1000 concerts.
Saw them many times in the 1980's both versions of the band and got to meet them too.
No other band has touched them for brilliance and musical originality. Over 30 years on they still sound fresh and not at all dated.
At least if people want to know what is was like to see WOV live thanks to you tube they can now see.
Saw them in 83. Opened up for Gang of Four in The Bay Area had no idea who the hell they were. Both bands were great!
Last Stan concert ever with Voodoo. Glad I was there. US festival 1983. Also last show for the Clash
I was born 5/28/1963...and now I am 56 and listening to the music I missed ...WOV was so great...Stan was so out of ordinary...
in my humble opinion, the wall of voodoo is one of the greatest band of all time
They wouldn’t even break the top 100 in my book.
An 80s band that should still be given airplay. Not just on obscure stations. Call of the West is still in my top ten. Every song is good.
My favorite bands straddle the fence of 70'/80's.
They were founded in the late 70's* , but did not gain mainstream attention until the early 80's.
DEVO (1974), Talking Heads, Wall of Voodoo, Echo and The Bunnymen, and X.
I wish I could build a time machine and see this show. Praise Wall of Voodoo!
I find it rather sad that out of everyone I know, I'm the only one that really appreciates this band
Alan Abrams It's okay, everyone I know likes them.
So get rid of the people you know.
lol
mate you aint
You're not alone.
please never delete this video.....
Steve Wozniak introducing Wall of Voodoo, how cool?
christschool incredible!
He set the whole festival up from 82 to 83...
The American Pickers were over here trying to buy my Dark Continent and Call of the West albums. I told 'em to get lost!
Oblique Strat Seriously? I never would have guessed that Frank and Mike were Wall of Voodoo fans!
Haha maybe I'll saa ya on the TV, I'd never sell my copies of those albums either especially after spending 3 years trying to find dark continent
Damn, that's too funny, some Frank Fritz & Mike Wolf were trying to land your old copies of Dark Continent & Call of the West... 😆 I've always wanted them to roll up to my place & give me they're worn out introduction so I could lead them on the wild goose chase of a lifetime... They seem like decent enough guys that could take a good joke...
Thats too funny. Dark Continent very rare now.
@@35sixer So many pointless remaster or reissues out there. I want these albums easily available, I just don't understand why is taking them so long?
The complete US Festival footage needs to be remastered into 4K video and released.
W.O.V. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't usually comment when everybody else have already said what I would like to, but, man, in this case I have to add myself to the "fan salad"
what a ridiculous display of raw talent and one of the most unique bands ever. I only saw them twice, definitely not enough
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!
Marc Moreland deserves the same kind of kudos that Billy Zoom gets
These guys should have been much more than 1 hit wonders. So much talent. Could you imagine an alternate 80s where bands like this became the mainstream instead of the poppiest of pop drivel that dominated the charts from then until now? So sad to learn that 2 of them are no longer with us and it seems like Chaz has essentially disappeared. At least Stan is still going, bringing his weirdness to the people.
The San Francisco experimental punk and New York no wave scenes were such a fiercely creative environment. Lot of astonishing bands that never really went anywhere.
The whole "Call of the West" album is awesome. I think Stan Ridgeway is a great song writer. Thanks for the upload.
I can't stop smiling watching this and reminiscing through the comments. These bands were awesome and I will never forget the heat that day 🔥
I was there that day, Wall of VooDoo along with Onigio Boingo, Berlin, the Devnyls, Stray cats, ect. was one of the reasons I was there, of course the the Clash was the absolute main reason it was a great line up for the "New Wave" day.
I had seen Wall Of VooDoo at the Wiskey a GoGo, had seen many of the other bands at small venues around L.A. and Orange County but this was a special event with so many playing together
Thank You Woz for putting on a great show.
The devnyls?
This band never made it in england, but stan ridgeway did have a top ten hit with "camouflage" in 1986 which i bought as a kid!! Stunning perfomance this by the way!!!!
I love their sense of harmonic dissonance. Fiercly orignal band.
Stan's facial expressions are the best.
Yep. I especially love the look he gives the audience during their clip in URGH! A Music War, while they’re playing “Back in Flesh”. The part right after he does the “They don’t care about you anyhow...” line. Always cracks me up.
32:45
@@FreneticZetetic 32:52 dude was so full of confidence with a sense of humor and strong stage presence...that guitarist rocked too...very cool slightly dark grooves
They are way ahead of times here, excellent use of Roland equipment here bravo
I was at this show. Day 1, 1983 US Festival, Divynyls, INXS, Men at Work, Stray Cats, The Clash.
They were kinda like a cross between Oingo Boingo and B-52’s (with a dash of Adam & The Ants) without either band’s charm or catchy, listenable (yet still unique) melodies.
What a crowd, like if it was a Van Halen concert ..
I m glad they had such an audience, I m a french guy in Paris who bought their tapes, like I bought tapes of the Cramps, xtc, b52's , new order, I miss the times, all the music around me is stupid and tasteless, I am a reactionary I suppose:)
Yeah baby!! The 80's,check out the Roland Tr-808 drum machine to Joe Nanini's right which was used alot in their music,W.O.V. one of my fav bands!! R.I.P Joe and Chicken Head!! I will now spit and have the wind blow it back in my face.
I never knew these guys past the hit "Mexican Radio". What a fascinating performance. They weren't quite New Wave but rather a blend of all types of music. Very original. I'm glad I found this by chance.
My words exactly. Now that I found WOV I can't get enough of their music.
g500d I never liked herky-jerky "new wave" synth bands, but their surf guitar always grabbed me ... And Stan was an awesome nice guy too...
Same here! I feel cheated that WLIR didn't play more of their stuff, and I was too poor as a teen to buy cassettes back then :-(
One of a kind in a world full of copycats! Sad they didn't last longer.
@@haryyhhc Stan kept going and made some great and memorable songs long after the breakup. Enjoy the music.
Oh my God, this band is WAAAYYY too cool... Ugh... WHY?!?!0_0
Once upon a time, somebody used to book bands at Magic Mountain ( Amusement Park, North of L.A , for those outside of Southern California. )
Wall of Voodoo was booked to play a Halloween show at Magic Mountain, I begged and pleaded with my dad to please take me to this show.
It was a no - go because earlier that year we went to Magic Mountain for its original purpose..
My dad said, " they will play again, their from L.A, you'll see them soon enough."
US Festival comes around, and Dad took my sister and I to heavey metal day because he liked Judas Priest and Scorpions.
Finally, who was booking the shows at Magic Mountain?
Lords of The New Church played there, KING performed there, my dad unofficially photographed The Bangles at the venue, this was when ' All Over The Place ' was released.
Many years later at the Bangles , " Doll Revolution " release party, my sister handed over a bunch of the photos which tripped out the band..
Anyways, if I had access to a time machine, WALL OF VOODOO shows is the first stop.
I would go in reverse order. To be the bongo player that sat in a chair at the US festival , ON STAGE!
And only got up when it was time to play his parts. PLUS!!! If you spy, with your little eye, beer was on stage!
I've watched this about 10.times...it's legendary...marc moreland absolute legend on gibson flying v (jimi hendrix liked to play flyiing V and just imagine hendrix being able to see and listen to this!!! he'd be blown away by their musicianship)..that guy marc put his heart and soul into it..his body always swaying back and forth and making uncontrollable weird contortions with his mouth as evidence of just how deep the man was into what he was putting out there for everyone's ears to feast on...stan ridgway a legend thru and thru..high pitched johnny cash vocal style with intelligence and comedy added and a dark featured good looking guy...the bassist chad had his own cool style too...everyone...the drummer and the latino bongo player really grooving with the vibrant latino style music being generated...this is eye candy the whole thing...ear candy too...increasing numbers of people should be blasting this brilliance thru their speakers for all to enjoy...it's a timeless celebration
Marc Moreland absolutely annihilates the guitar part for Back In Flesh. What a brilliant musician.
see the mexican vest of Marc Moreland ?
they should've been way bigger
They weren't and that's why Stan dumped the band and went solo, can't force the public into buying something mediocre and run of the mill
@@adrinathegreat3095 Nothing about this is mediocre or run of the mill.
Thank you! I was there, and I've been looking for this for ages, knowing the entire show was filmed.
Goddamn - Stan, Joe Nanini, Marc Moreland, Chas - these guys were FUCKING amazing.
I remember being there like it was yesterday. I can't believe it was so long ago though.
What an exceptional band! They made the mold, then broke it. I regret never having seen them live.
First time I ever saw them they were the opening act for XTC and the reason I went to the show. Oh yeah, Hazel O'Connor was also on the bill.
Mark Moreland was the real genius in Wall of Voodoo.
CALL BOX is my favorite WOV song
This performance took place at the second US Festival, held at Glen Helen Regional Park in the Devore neighborhood of San Bernardino, southern California, USA. There were 670,000 people in the crowd.
The lead singer left after this, stating that the drug use and debauchery was too much to take from the rest of the band members.
They played all over LA back in the day. Really good show at the Whiskey.
Ive never seen Stan Ridgeway and Pee Wee Herman at the same time
Did anyone notice Steve Wozniak introduced them? What a blast from the past!
Steve was who put together the "US" festivals for a few years at Mountain View's new outdoor amphitheater. There was a big Apple Computer tent at the shows of course.
+Jamesquarebush ...and his kid was chewing on the microphone....i think this whole show was Apple's idea
This band made me fall in love with the south west from the northeast. Before I die, I will live out there and listen to this all day
There last ever show ! Going out with a bang !
They should have just kept they camera on Joe the entire time
So unique and under rated
MARK MORELAND (guitar), DEAD...JOE NANINI (drums & percussion), DEAD...THE OTHER GUYS SOMEWHERE IN THIS WORLD, STAN RIDGWAY Somewhere in America, still doing Great Music!! ....Great bands fade away like the Ramones did...yes sir!
didn't make it to this one, but wall of voodoo is awesome
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Saw them a few times in L.A. and O.C. always a kick ass show
I saw them in 666 club in Barcelona but unfortunately without Stan Ridgway already. Still it was one of the concerts of my life ...
ERMAHGERD I loved these guys so much back in the day! Their version of Ring Of Fire was the first one I ever heard, 'cuz I didn't grow up in the US.
Great band, one of the better of ever .. Stan was incredible also as songwriter.
I saw these guys at the Whisky a Go Go in the early 80s a loooong time ago!
Good memories! 😁😁
IS THAT WOZNIAK,?
These guys were on to something. Something special. Something untouchable.
I was there. It was the hottest I have ever been in my life. No facilities, no shade, no water fountains. Organizers were just spraying people with garden hoses from the stage. The cool thing was way in the back Apple had set up a bunch of Apple PCs (i think they were Lisas but not sure) and it was always packed...looking at new tech and getting shade. It was amazing yet painful st the same time.
killer overtones dissonants, the best !!!!!
Heard somewhere that they broke up immediately after this set. Then later they reformed with a different vocalist... I dig Far Side of Crazy, but everything else post-Ridgway just didn't have the same heart to it. It's like they were trying to cash in on goth, with their Dave Vanian-knock-off singer.
damn, no encore. that's the problem with festivals.
Thanks much -- who can deny the genius that is WALL OF VOODOO?
Los put0s amos
i keep coming back
Im back again
Some kind of magic? Can't get enough of this video. Thank you for upload!
That baby at the start is 41 years old this year 😮
No way Secondo is a Wall of Voodoo fan😱
Saw them in London supporting the Clash. Not appreciated by the fans at all. Much to my disappointment, they got bottled of stage. Drummer was the last to exit, dropping his jeans and mooning the punks. Only moment in their short set that they got a cheer. I agree with most commentators, brilliant band.
i just read that this was the largest crowd they ever performed for and immediately after, Ridgway, Nanini, and Noland all left the band
Great music, great live performance !!
Marc Moreland ....punk rock !!!!
Is that a real Poncho or a Sears Poncho?
I am out there near the front
anybody know the name of song preceding Mexican Radio?? Stan is the best incidental harp player going a real harmonicat
These guys could be the most under rated band in all of music history.
FUN ZONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll bet the clown had the most fun...
“We made it! Now what do we do?” My favorite summation of achieving success in the music industry.
What’s the name of song number 2?
Call box (1-2-3)
Pro tip: already have that keyboard playing that before you come out! And were people really that thrilled to see Wall of Voodoo?
1st day of US Festival II & i was there!!