That first DJ album was one of THE most underrated. Stands the test of time. And on stage with those guys straight out of central casting? Couldn't ask for anything better.

@wwbuirkle

8 ай бұрын

Saw him countless time in NYC and North Jersey always a blast

@stephenmiley4289

2 ай бұрын

Who could ask for anything more!

Christ I remember meeting all these gus when they opened for the Ramones April 27th 1977 in Sunderland Mass. That whole nigt changed my life forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PUNK ROCK

Brilliant band. RIP Arthur, Johnny, Sylv. ❤️

So great! I saw this band often 78-79.

@stephenmiley4289

2 ай бұрын

Me too Ali. Fabulous!

Saw these guys do this album at the Whisky -a-gogo in Hollywood 1978. One of the rockinest club shows I ever saw. Great band. Great record.

saw this band in 1979 at the whisky in la. great to see this.

a highly under rated pioneer, but never seen a more opioded drummer ever

Lord i miss those days. What z great time it was.

Used to go see the band every time they played at Stars in Philly. One of my all time favorite bands and drummers Frankie LaRocka!

Great upload. Johansen solo in the late 70s/early '80s was fantastic. Thanks for posting this

Thanks for putting this up. I'd love to see more footage of this great band up here especially with Syl along for the ride. Used to grow my face long and act pissed off like I had a tough week and would never get carded way back when. Saw these guys and The Ramones at the same club a number of times using the same m.o. Great times. David Jo always 110% energy! Thanks!

The band is L to R Johnny Rao (guitar), Buz Verno (Bass), Frankie LaRocka (drums),David Johansen (Lead Vocal) Syl Sylvain (Guitar in Red suit) and Thomas Trask (guitar)

@alphakub

5 жыл бұрын

Looking stylin' Buz!

@garyschartz3023

2 жыл бұрын

I still have Buz Verno's autograph from a '78 ? show at the Capitol in Passaic, NJ.

@ryanjavierortega8513

Жыл бұрын

@@alphakub is that Keith Richards?

Man,this band was so tight!Incredible music!

@crisscat2006

5 жыл бұрын

It's playback

Awesome!

Syl!!!!

Best song the Dolls never did.

@Fuckedreflection

Жыл бұрын

They did it on pirate love album

I saw the DJB in 1980 in San Francisco....Sylvain wasn't in the band.

This is great. I remember they played this song on WBCN. They really pushed this album.

David Johansen is my fuckin IDOL

Bert Convoy on bass!

;D Jep! Tinja&Markku :D

Frankie Larocca on drums friend of a friend ..

@thundersgirrl Frankie something, his last name escapes me at the moment. He actually use to get mistaken for Johnny Thunders alot, it was really weird when he played with JT. Don't quote me on any of this though.

up the academy

Who's in the band at this point?

dolls with Billy n . rivets

Awesome bursts of guitar at 1.20. Great stuff! I have the David Johansen solo record from which these clips come. Fantastic to see the band in action. What a show. But what is up with the audience - are they on drugs?

@danthefan5378

6 жыл бұрын

Looks like typical repressed dead non pogoing Musikladen audience.

who is playing lead?

Thank you, but there was another movie ... not that one "up the academy" Thanks anyway.

Does anyone remember the 70's teenage stoner movie this song was in ??

@snowfire196

5 жыл бұрын

Up the Academy

Impossible for DJ to be any cooler...

Wasn't this album in '78 supposed to be the New Youk Dolls comeback album?

@johnscialfa7391

2 жыл бұрын

No

What show is this from? What year?

@JoeKersten holy fuck i thought it was johnny

Is Syl still wearing his red period suit? Lol

Isn't that the dad from American Pie on bass?

@mg196 eugenelevy hahahhaha?

That's a lot of guitar players.....and a bunch of good lookin guys......from a time it wasn't yet not hip to be bearded, obese , wear shortpants, sneakers and baseball caps on stage.....

Hey look its Julian Casablancas in the drums! oh.. wait.. nevermind..

not JT !

Is that Johnny Thunders on lead guitar?

@timhurley8494

7 жыл бұрын

No, it's Sylvain Sylvain

@TheFlite29

7 жыл бұрын

Tim Hurley .. He is talking about the guy in the black suit...It looks a lot like Johnny. Sylvain in the red is obvious and looks like he is on Rhythm if you watch his hands

@TheFlite29

7 жыл бұрын

i think its an intentional look alike though and looks like he is playing rhythm too.

@johncoppola4636

7 жыл бұрын

The guy on the left not the right side.

@TheFlite29

7 жыл бұрын

They talk about it below and give his name