I owned a sound company in the SF Bay Area in the mid 80's. I was at some gig somewhere, and introduced myself to some guy as Eric Moon. The guy looks at me and says "yeah, right...and, I'm Duke Jupiter." I hadn't heard of the band. Thought it was funny though. Fast forward to 1987...I had sold my company, moved to the Finger Lakes to open a B&B. I tripped and fell into broadcasting along the way, and was on the air at 105.9 North Coast Radio in Rochester, NY. in 1992. I was interviewing a guitar player by the name of Greg Walker who had a band called the Powerglide Blues Band. W e got to talking about the old days...and he said, "yeah, I used to play in a band called Duke Jupiter." I damn near fell out of my chair! We've been friends ever since. And, I was fortunate enough to see 3 of the Duke reunions. Greg & Ricky are playing together again in a band they call "White Knuckle Ride". A tip of the hat to Duke Jupiter.

@penagon24

3 жыл бұрын

Great story. It's a small world!

@stephenkodiak280

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool !

@bosco008

2 ай бұрын

I love you

In June of 82 they held a free concert at Ontario Beach Park. They expected a couple thousand people... Over 25,000 showed up. Led to banning of concerts at the park for years. But it was a hell of a show. We had to abandon our car about a mile and a half or two miles away. We weren't the only ones. Worth it. They became legends that day.

@jcoppeta9474

Жыл бұрын

We parked at Stutson St Plaza near Weller Motors and carried a large cooler of beers all that way and sat in front of the stage

@stevetice5675

Жыл бұрын

Can't remember how we got there, but I was there too! Great show except for the wading in urine!

@mikekalish7349

Жыл бұрын

I was there wow what a great time. What a great band.

@normnashtynash8815

10 ай бұрын

I was there. It was a total surprise to the City that they were going to draw that many people. Buxx from Toronto opened for them.

@colleenengelmann7896

5 ай бұрын

Was there...Walked from Home, in Charlotte, NY With Lifelong Friends...What a Day (and Night) Memorial Day 1982...i was Living LIFE..Into my soon to be Sr. Year of HS...In that "Little Neighborhood/Village" , On the Beach,In the Park! That I'd been Born and Raised into...FOREVER HOME! ❤🎵🎶🎸🌞

These guys charted on MTV (back when MTV actually played music) but never broke nationwide. They never got the radio airplay and attention they so deserved.

Anyone that grew up in the Syracuse NY area know this song was huge.. I still think it is..

2020 and this band still kicks ass!! Proud to say they're from my home town, Rochester, NY!!

@martykowbel6927

2 жыл бұрын

Rockchester

@jasondudash5501

Жыл бұрын

The best rock n' roll song ever released was Little Lady.

@daverodman5890

Жыл бұрын

Agreed on all of this. Grew up listening to them...crap I am getting old:)

@davidwatson9755

Жыл бұрын

Why are you "proud"? Neither you nor they had any say in where they were born! Do their accomplishments give YOU some kind of credit, do you think? Have you had no success at anything in your own life? Your logic bewilders me. You must be a loser AND a cretin!

@timippolito1182

Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing them at the popular Tom Jones in Lyons, N.Y.

I will never forget charlotte beach Rochester Ny early 80s. Duke Jupiter. Backseat sally. Buxx. 25,000 people 85 degrees. I guess they didn’t think that through. Hahaha rewrote the books. Pure chaos. Pure rock and roll. Walking down lake avenue with a cooler full of beer on my shoulder. No regrets best time of my life.

@charstev7924

5 ай бұрын

I was only 14 year's old when this concert was at charlotte beach i went with my cousins that day Yes it was a great day and great music Definitely wish I could do it all over again

this song was a tribute to their first bass player. He died from a brain tumor. His name was George Barajas.

@thomasharmon6444

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history my friend!!

@bobthebear1246

4 жыл бұрын

I never knew that before!! Thanks for the info!!

@lavenderlove1212

3 жыл бұрын

YES...I was 1 of their groupies in the 70's. My childhood best friend and I were never carded at the Glass Onion on Monroe Avenue in Rochester and partied with them at every gig. George and I were good friends and I met his wife. He revealed to me about his brain tumor...😪 😢😭...very 😥 😔 cried so much. Yes, it is a tribute, however George did the bass in the original on the Duke Jupiter I album.

@shonaleeschwartz7763

3 жыл бұрын

Loved George stand right by the speaker to be close.

@andrewnaidl8606

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I never kew that!

RIP drummer David Corcoran who passed away June 21st, 2018

@bobthebear1246

4 жыл бұрын

I'll drink to him.

@magnuswettermark8293

5 ай бұрын

Killer drummer,and great singer too..👍Rip.

was a a great time to live in Rochester then.. Blacksheep at the penny .. every thing was rock-n back then

Charlotte Beach May 1982 50K came to see the free show by 96 WCMF what a show

The Southern boogie band from upstate NY...they deserved a better chance.

@lavenderlove1212

2 жыл бұрын

NOT SOUTHERN!

@jeffmcdermott3193

2 жыл бұрын

@@lavenderlove1212 I wasn't saying that the band was Southern. I was saying that their sound had Southern roots. I know people that think CCR is from the Mississippi Delta based on their sound and subject matter. They're from San Francisco. Influences!

@user-gb9qx1fp1z

Жыл бұрын

Never the same after George died and Don Maracle left. Get their 5 piece outfit albums!

Great song, great 80's band! 96 WCMF rocks Rochester, NY. and my hometown of Canandaigua!! Brings back some great memories. Long live Roseland Park.....

@LetArtsLive

6 жыл бұрын

martyd0412 the drummer was from Rochester and he died I forgot his name

@LetArtsLive

6 жыл бұрын

martyd0412 and wcmf rocks Batavia

@darke812

5 жыл бұрын

CDGA Braves-Class of '83!!! Was a major ride operator my senior year at Roseland. Crazy days. Marty, I'll drink to you, bud!

@martyd0412

4 жыл бұрын

@@darke812 Me too! One of the best bosses ever, Mr Dick Boyce!!

@bonzotalonzo9072

3 жыл бұрын

Makes me think of Weese & the old Skyliner at Roseland. And all the great fishing times me & pops had at the south end of the lake there. Thankful to have grown up in Rochester back then, just had my 65th here in Roxas City, Philippines. Peace..

What a great hard rockin' classic. They don't make 'em like this anymore.

@derekstaples4911

8 жыл бұрын

+Bob Schneider You got that right! In these days of Auto tune and manufactured pop stars, it's good to see bands that played just for the fun of playing!

@bobthebear1246

4 жыл бұрын

@@derekstaples4911 AMEN!!

Proud to be an upstate NY'er!!!!! Buffalo wings, Garbage plates, Dinosaur BBQ, spiedies and Duke Jupiter! Can't get any better than that! Love this song!!!!

@htrspsupra2102

Жыл бұрын

Garbage plates at Nick Taho's were the shit, I used to go to the downtown (Before it closed) and Lyell ave locations back in the day.

@paulatighe7073

7 ай бұрын

duke Jupiter- grinder switch-outlaws all over cny late 1970's- good times

What a great lineup of musicians from Rochester, NY; these guys, Black Sheep featuring Lou Gramm, the Mangione brothers, Don Porter and Bat McGrath, Steve Glad, Celtic Fire, Wild Geese, the Dady Brothers, William Warfield; the list goes on and on. I was fortunate enough to play with some of these folks. Proud to be from ROC.

@stupagia26

Жыл бұрын

You mean Don Potter, who went on to be a studio musician in Nashville I believe.

Back when music didn't suck.

It is impossible to listen to them and not appreciate the song writing and musical talent. Impossible. So many good songs.

This is the real time Rock n Roll. Locals also included Little Trolls.

I also was born and raise in Canandaigua and saw these guys in Rochester what a great band and an awesome time and miss Roseland Park

@tomrarrick1389

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Billy - I grew up in Rochester, NY and remember Roseland very well. I also rode the Jack Rabbit up at Sea Breeze a few times ;)

@timippolito1182

Жыл бұрын

@@tomrarrick1389 The Jack Rabbit. The longest active coaster in N.Y.S (maybe U.S.A.)

@theartfulfairyshop

Жыл бұрын

@@timippolito1182 That Jack Rabbit gave me such a headache when I got off it! Never did wood roller coasters after that.

Good Rats and Duke Jupiter shows Roch NY

When I lived in Utica,NY WOUR played them a lot. Great music.

David Corcoran R.I.P great drummer and singer! Awesome music.

This song is so Rochester it’s amazing

was living in ROCHESTER NEW YORK , CAUGHT THEM AT RED CREEK . GREAT TIMES !

@TheCometHunter

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a Henrietta guy. Wow, the name RED CREEK brings back some memories. It's gone now and replaced by a U-HAUL dealership.

@ggaudin100

4 жыл бұрын

and at the Glass Onion just off Monroe Ave

@gordonoconnor476

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCometHunter Red Creek. Holy crap. I haven't thought about that place in years.

@markterreri7581

2 жыл бұрын

@@gordonoconnor476 Red Creek, Glass Onion, California Brew House, Wine Press and I believe a place called Cindys they played all over.

Laurie s..Im from rochester..I grew up with these guys..Hoo Rayyy

The Fireside Tavern. Monroe Ave. Rochester N.Y. Every Wed. Night $2 Cover 75~76? Best Dam Rockin I Ever Did~ Thank You Duke Jupiter. !!

@coolidgeshowman

7 жыл бұрын

I remember them back at Red Creek.

A great video by an underrated band.

Still ❤️ Rochester NY

I met Marshall Styler, around Jan of 1971. My group was booked in Rochester for several weeks and Duke Jupiter was breaking up for the first time after a shot at it with a major label. Marshall was selling their Altec Voice Of Theate PA system . 4 1205 Cabs, 460 watts of power, AKG mics, Altec mixer. In short it was the best PA my band ever had. We all spent a couple of nights at the club and back at the motel drinking and telling stories about how record companies can screw up your life.

Good job, thanks from a former Rochesterian.

1982 long long time ago. when music was good

many people in DETROIT still love duke jupitor.still a class act!

studio version entered Billboard March 27, 1982 ..reached #58

@robertquinn4071

4 жыл бұрын

Deserved a higher chart rank

They actually played an hour-long greatest hits assembly at my high school (Brighton) in the mid 80's! How that happened is a mystery but we loved them!!

Saratoga NY, 1982. Thanks for the memories.

@teasermike1

8 жыл бұрын

+exidemontecarlo I was there...with TOTO.

I'm from Rochester.saw them many many times around my and in ny city..these guys were so underrated.love these .would love to see them together again

This song should have been heard by a wider audience. I never forgot it the few times I heard it on the radio.

I saw them a lot back in Rochester NY in the early 1980s, we all thought they were going to make it big

I grew up in Rochester, NY and remember these guys from back in the day....I think they even gigged out at Red Creek a few times.....this was their best song IMHO...

Damn this takes me back to high school. What a great one

Thx for posting this video. I used to love this song back in the 80s when this video got regular air play on MTV for a short period of time. I'm pretty sure I bought my first pair of white painter's pants because of this video. :o)

loved these guys in the 80's!!!!! they were big in Albany too.

One of the best bands ever! Sure wish I coulda' seen them live.

@camann33

2 жыл бұрын

Saw them open for David Bowie at the Syracuse Dome

I remember watching this video on MTV back in '83 or '84 while I was in high school. I thought they had a very nice sound and catchy lyrics. They should've been a bigger act nationwide.

I was there in 1979 when Marc Durham and Blue Steele worked with Duke Jupiter to further all their careers. You have never met a better group of friends. I am proud to just have known them! PEACE!!!!!

Wow... haven't heard this in ages... Thank you!

I went to a free concert Charlotte beach Rochester ny, my hometown I was only 14 years old i went with my cousins to this legendary concert It was a great day and great music Crowds and crowds of people Wish i could do it all over again

heard this a few times in 82, living outside of Chicago. bought the tape and loved it! unfortunately the sun god melted the tape one summer day. I was never able to find another tape, cd, etc. thank you very much for posting this song. brings back a lot of great memories.

Legendary Showmanship!

Lovin' it since 1982

I hear that time is just a watch that you wind When you're down feelin' born to lose I know some people get burned every day Wonder how they make it through I think I know what you're tryin' to say Never seen you run from a fight We're gonna live again to see that day I believe everything is gonna be alright Gonna be alright - gonna be alright I've seen the river and I've seen the road Never looked back but I've always known Someday I'll see you again - I'll Drink To You I'll Drink To You! Don't you get sick & tired of feelin' like that Do you have to be unhappy to smile Well it's the same old line the same old story Time after time after time You got to dance dream laugh and cry Do anything that you like We're gonna live to sing that song again I believe everything is gonna be alright Gonna be alright - gonna be alright I've seen the river and I've seen the road Never looked back but I've always known Someday I'll see you again - I'll Drink To You I'll Drink To You! Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Marshall Styler

Great song!

Thanks! Brings back goooooooooooooooood memories!

I remember this one from early MTV. Great song!

Great job on the video and audio restoration. Thanks for your work.

One of my first favorite videos on MTV in the early 80s... Great rif.

KILLER BAND!

I only saw this video a few times way back when, but it has stuck with me all these years! A great tune!

Thanks for the work. It was good to see this.

Thanks for restoring this.

I grew up in Syracuse and never knew these guys were from Rochester. "I'll drink to you" got play on 95X, but it was never mentioned where the band was from. Probably because they (the band) never took the 2 hour drive to Syracuse to play here, so the DJ's weren't going to promote them. I could be wrong, but i don't think they ever played a show here. Benny Mardones got all the publicity here.

@VB-ih1zi

7 жыл бұрын

Saw them at The Clam Shed in Sackets Harbor so they did get around.

@hassonchop5152

6 жыл бұрын

AAhh 95x when they rocked, yup Benny had to re do Sheila C. He had another song if I remember...could this possibly be the Landmark? Great memories, thanx

@TheC5corvette

6 жыл бұрын

yea correct - when 95x was good.

@robertquinn4071

4 жыл бұрын

I think they played at the Lost Horizon early 80's

@martyd0412

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheC5corvette 94 Rock was better though!

I remember MTV playing this every night around 11:45 and I'd wait up for it. Great song !! Video made you feel like and wish you were there. I miss those times.

Thanks so much for posting this.

This is the good stuff right here, boys.

Saw them in 1982 at Al's Warehouse Oswego, NY.

still listening to the N.Y. BOYS.a fan from DETROIT.

One of many hometown Rocker's happy to be a part of that time period Penny Arcade brought us so many bands

A BIG thank you for your work. This version is excellent. The last version was grainy and had a couple skips. Again thank you

Saw them many times but one that stood out was when the original bass player got up and played a solo during one of their breaks. He was seriously good. I think it was at the Varsity Inn? He died soon afterwards. RIP Funky Turtle.

Used to hear this totally rocks Lived in Albany NY fav on the college stations..

Gosh, such an epic anthem💪. Although not breakin' big, it's obvious they sure had their moments and loyal followers.👌

I remember this video from back when. Saw it once, and that was the only time I ever heard this band's music. Guess they were a regional act who rarely came to my neck of America, as I never heard them on the radio.

@darke812

5 жыл бұрын

Blame it on whatever shitty radio station you listened to then. These guys fucking rocked!!

Thank you!

mari's old man.. damn near forgot this band..they rocked.

Living is where it's at ! Dieing is not ! RIP. Gino D . ...

I love this!

i remember i was introduced to these guys by a cover band called ,Love,Survival and Drive did this at abar called Scorpios in El paso

good song

A great band fun rocknroll from 70s wish i still had all their records

The Penny Arcade days in Charlotte.

@jcoppeta9474

2 жыл бұрын

4685 Lake Ave at the lake 96 WCMF concert series

awwwwwww, memory's of my early 80's and seeing them in oswego..

Heard them at MCC in the fall of '76. Great band !!

Excelente trabajo.

I wasn't aware these guys were from Rochester until i moved here. Sure wish I could have seen them play here.

Man, What a finish!!!!!

Way underrated

Fuckin sweetest band from Nys!!! YEAH!!!

Not a big 80's fan but I do like this song.

Simplemente geniales! Esto era talento puro y rock 'n roll.

NICE - they were a great live stage band

Still gets me pumped!

Duke Jupiter "I'll Drink To You" Duke Jupiter I Coast To Coast Records, 1982

I MISS MTV 1981 - 1994 ?

I believe I remember them opening for a band in the Carrier Dome in the 80s but it’s all kinda blurry lol. They were definitely another great upstate New York band. Saw them play in the Mohawk valley a couple times. Great song.

I’ve never even heard of this band. Certainly jamming...

I wish someone has photos and videos of them at Glass Onion in Rochester with Earl and George! Met the original band members there. This song was specifically written in honor of George!

the drummer sounds like Bob Seeger.

@aorforever2334

4 жыл бұрын

Bob Seger

ALRIGHT !

Was this recorded at the war memorial auditorium? Large stage.. usually saw them in a bar. Last time I think I saw them was at the downtown festival tent behind Geva! Killer reunion show!

@MrMtcg16

4 жыл бұрын

No, Auditorium Theatre.

I saw them play at The Brass Money on Park Ave in Rochester.