After Terry Bozzio was no longer a part of Missing Persons, this song live was never remotely the same. Terry's drumming in this song is incredible, and drummers after him could never recreate it.

@davidexel11

Жыл бұрын

JimL the Entire Original lineup of Missing Persons is the best ever. Thank goodness we still have Dale Bozzio providing the vocals as only she can.

@bytornsnowdog1347

Жыл бұрын

I saw them in San Antonio and this was the one song I wanted to hear. She had a 'drum machine" and this song was not even attempted. I guess Dale knows, no Terry, no Mental Hopscotch...

@psier78

Жыл бұрын

Terry is a creative rock drummer. He also disperses Latin rhythms in there with his Roto Tom work a bit, a touch of semi clave along with his flare for fireworks and double kick fills. He has a definitive style. However, there's more than a few drummers in that league that could also rock this and they had one in Andy Sanesi. He can rock and swing as a jazz drummer. Versatile.

@TJTurnage

2 ай бұрын

He played with Zappa, so that says something about his talent all right.

@carlawilliams5132

2 ай бұрын

hey, he is beyond amazingdrummer

Terry Bozzio = INSANE DRUMS!

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Brian de la Cruz

@kerbygator

7 ай бұрын

I saw Frank Zappa quite a few times, and Terry was with him a couple of times. Frank pushed his band members and made them even better.

Four Zappa alumni on stage; Dale and Terry, Patrick O'Hearn and Warren Cuccurullo.

@robertgillen979

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy right.

@jackcrane7853

2 жыл бұрын

Nonsense

@badmonkey2222

Жыл бұрын

@@jackcrane7853 what are you even talking about Terry was Frank Zappa's drummer dude for 2 decades. Go do something here familiar with like play video games or something and leave this to the professionals.

@jackcrane7853

Жыл бұрын

@@badmonkey2222 i will leave it to the losers. thats what lou reed called zappa, and a PSEUDO INTELLECTUAL... have you watched dale bozzio onstage recently? An absolute nightmare. Sad, embarrassing. Some dont know where to stop.

@jackcrane7853

Жыл бұрын

@@badmonkey2222 its always a sign of stupidity daft tossers telling others what to do. Ill make an exception here : GO FUCK YOURSELF. but probably youre too stoopit to do even THAT.

I was actually at the US Festival 83 and saw them perform this live, incredible.

@stephenfegely

3 жыл бұрын

Whoa 😮

@psier78

2 жыл бұрын

Me too and a couple hundred thousand others. I was there specifically for MP and Terry Bozzio.

@TheDesertwalker

Жыл бұрын

Same here......

@U_ever

Жыл бұрын

OMG it was so effin' hot but holy what a show we all saw ! Thanks to Wozniak ! Terry, Dale, Warren and Patrick O. Back when we had to pay for our music . . .but it was well worth it.

I always thought this band was stunningly good. One night after one of their performances, I accidentally ran into Dale Bozzio. I got a chance to talk to her for a while. I found her to be a highly intelligent, super nice woman. She did not have to talk to me for so long, but she did anyway and she had wonderful vibrations. Because it was an accidental meeting, I had nothing for her to sign after the show and she knew it. So she signed my T-shirt that I was wearing. She wrote: "Thank You for Being Such a Great Fan, Love Dale Bozzio". When I got home I immediately placed the T-shirt on my living room wall and I never wore it again. She is a kind woman and so talented. I will never forget that.

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

Great story Starclear. Dale Bozzio is a special woman.

@swiftusmaximus5651

2 жыл бұрын

They played for Frank Zappa so they have to be real good and be able to read music or Frank wouldnt of hired em

Bozzio is a madman!

@michael_caz_nyc

3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal Drummer - like a leopard on speed. Love him.

@tinfoilhatter

3 жыл бұрын

never! more like a frickin' deadly rhythmatist-assassin! this cat would not need to hide in some cage, to keep lions at bay, ha ha! probly the only cat not much impress'd with stewart copeland , would've been him....copeland, bein' connected wit' the 'deep-state', is frickin' scary enough, but he's the original rhythmatist, that record in 1985 marks a time in history when anything might happen, several things did, but from then on, now it no-longer could, should, nor would! i'm sure they have their 'good reasons' for the severe constraints and profound limitations they had to lay down...whoever and whatever 'they' are... they were always above 'our' pay-grade-type-deal, and it would be a bad idea to whine , especially since we had already been allowed to play a part in the last american century...time was shorter than 'we' knew, and even 'they' probly get nostalgic nowadays... i would congratulate them on a job, but how would i know how well-done it is, but it seems largely, mostly if not entirely done now, i wonder what they thought was gonna happen, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i hope i don't annoy them further, ah, they-have-their-work-to-do, even if they've not been seriously downsiz'd, i would guess they'd expect that, among who-knows-what! it might've been a drag to know very much, during the-best-of-times... i would think if anyone is allowed to go back and visit that era, or really any year, exceptions could be made for guys and gals like ourselves, if any do, haha~~ ah, well! i would think, seein' how things have turnt out recently, that some of the rules could arguably be lifted, whatever they are, i mean what's-the-worst-thing-that-could-happen, what're they-gonna-do, write-us-up? someone needs to use the f.o.i.a. , to buy us back some of our collective, y'know, behinds-in-the-past! i would hope for more goodness, i would not be alone! heck, i'd think no one would! but! we would never-have-march'd-so-far, to be feasts-for-crows, either!! oh! the irony! it runs through the whole nine, i reckon! ah, well! speakin' for ourselv's, we're-about-over-it, as they must obviously know! what! is happening! respecto! re-tracto~!!

Terry takes what is essentially a pop song and elevates the hell out of it with his out-of-the-box drumming. Masterful !!

@davidexel11

8 ай бұрын

I agree @nelsono4315. Terry Bozzio's masterful drumming is one of the elements that takes Mental Hopscotch to another level!

Terry is incredible !! Plays the drums so hard and fast like his life depends on it he is amazing.

@davidexel11

Жыл бұрын

I agree MrJcat57126 Terry Bozzio is indeed an amazing drummer!

BRILLIANT DRUMMER

@davidexel11

2 ай бұрын

I agree totally @mistiquefire3462. Terry Bozzio is one of the greatest drummers in the history of popular music!

@boutrosboutrosboutrosboutros

Ай бұрын

100%! So great! Many drummers are influenced by him

The hardest thing in the 80's was rocking out while playing sideways synthesizers

@johnjones6601

3 жыл бұрын

PISSA!! HA,HA!

No playback here. No lip sync. Just Raw 100% talent. And I like the way they just start the song in a very surprising manner.

@johnwashington1172

3 жыл бұрын

The synthesizer beeping sound in the beginning was Morse Code for "Missing Persons".......awesome

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnwashington1172 Sorry for the late reply John Washington. The fact that you caught that in my opinion is simply awesome!

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnwashington1172 The Synth Sound is also Morse Code for S.O.S.

@GaryHighFruit

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnwashington1172 "beeping sound in the beginning was Morse Code" interesting. I knew of one song that had morse code. It was 1981's "YYZ" by Rush. It starts with a triangle doing the code, then they turn it into a melody for the 1st minute of the song.

Terry is a madman on drums!!@

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he is Refus. Terry Bozzio is a BEAST on drums!

Saw them in 83 in a small theatre in Bakersfield. Blew the roof off the place! So awesome! She is playing some small venues like the coach house in Capistrano. Her new look is so hippy chick😀

At Great Adventure park NJ they blew minds.

Dale Bozzio is one of a kind. Drop dead gorgeous and her voice is an instrument. Loved Missing Persons. Destination Uuuuunkown and USDrag

@davidexel11

9 ай бұрын

Yes scottschmid2389. I have always considered Dale Bozzio's voice to be one of the perfect voices for the early New Wave Genre.

@scottschmid2389

9 ай бұрын

@@davidexel11 Spot On, David! We wanted something different, upbeat and happy!

Damn! Terry is on FIRE! Definitely one of the better drummers coming out of the 80's.

@davidexel11

9 ай бұрын

I agree erikjohnson2976.

@robertoricci3393

3 ай бұрын

Terry is active since the 70's. He was the drummer for Frank Zappa.

US FESTIVAL. I was there all 3 days. EPIC!!!

@johnwashington1172

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@RobDTom

3 жыл бұрын

Out here near me in the Inland Empire

@wworden3868

3 жыл бұрын

Same BOTH years did the fencing

@psier78

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobDTom Devore to be exact. I grew up fishing at Glen Helen Regional Park which is right there.

@RobDTom

2 жыл бұрын

@@psier78 Very cool! I am familiar with the area, I have lived in Riverside since the mid 70's.

They are shredding!

women rocked the 80's Dale Pat Chrissie Wilson sister the list goes on and on

@blueridger28

3 жыл бұрын

Mighty women.

@paulk9985

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot Stevie, Tina, Cher, Martha... the list still goes on.

Terry Bozzio playing drums like its his last day on earth, 5* drummer!! Dale is SOOOO Hot

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Nicholas Kennedy. Terry Bozzio is a BEAST on drums! And Dale is simply incredible.

@davidminter3135

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly Terry will never get the recognition Bonham and moon..

Terry and Warren were such a great combo. When they build into that bridge and guitar solo its just absolute fire!

The future, 38 years ago.

Lady gaga totally ripped this chick off.

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Aaron. I totally agree.

@luvspaiste

3 жыл бұрын

...and Gwen Stefani.

@paulmc3457

3 жыл бұрын

Ya think? She just brought it to the next generation of sheep that will pay more money, that haven't a clue who invented the look! 😂

@jimmartin7881

3 жыл бұрын

And Dale admittedly ripped off Donna Jordan, the 60s model she took her cues from with a much racier flare added for the 80s crowd. Gaga also has WAY more talent than little 'ol Dale, if not for Terry and Frank she'd have been a porn star at best. Ya ever see her Hustler layout's? Wowee zowee!!

@fabonzanaon8177

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmartin7881 Gaga has absolutely no talent, what are you talking about?

This is truly one my favorite songs. It has that kicking ass sound like no other. But the best part is Terry 's drumming.

@davidexel11

Жыл бұрын

I agree bytornsnowdog1347. Missing Persons is getting after it in their live performance of Mental Hopscotch.

@MrEss-ld3sw

9 ай бұрын

It sounds like it could’ve been released in 2023

Missing Persons. Now that’s a really really great band.

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree satyricon451

I was there! First time I saw Bowie live. Also U2, Berlin, Pretenders, Stevie Nicks... an amazing day.

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Mike just Mike. With that lineup I'm sure it was amazing!

@immaculateheart1267

2 жыл бұрын

What was Stevie Nicks doing in that line up?

He my teacher on drums 🥁 ❤

wtf? amazing.

I love Terry's drumming in this song! He F-ing jams.

@davidexel11

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree @bytornsnowdog1347

You can't go wrong with four ex frank zappa musician's and one hot singer!!

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Jeffrey Slater. All of these gentleman studied and trained with a true master!

They were so fking good

@davidexel11

Жыл бұрын

I agree Clarkke' Peterson.

Wow, amazing sound quality! Thanks for the upload. ❤

Terry Bozzio!!!

Brother and sister combo this was so powerful and cool ❤

Dale is 🍬 candi

After playing for Zappa, Bozzio was lit on the drums.

Whoa.. . D4mn them drums.. rock on!

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

You are right Rex. Terry Bozzio is a BEAST on drums.

1:46 i guess Dale told them to turn her mic volume up, it did get louder. That girl was/ is a freaking icon

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

My guess is the concert techs for the broadcast noticed right away and amped up the volume on the second verse. Dale is indeed incredible.

@tvr2120

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, she is absolutely amazing

@FlashbackHeartAttack

3 жыл бұрын

We've been Dale's band for events. That "up" finger is for "more vocal in my monitor." She's still great. Think there is some video on our page of her and Terri Nunn of Berlin playing with us.

The keyboards....whoa

T. Bozzio, what else can be said? Drumming doesn't get much better! Wahi' Valleys

What an amazing performance!! Terry Bozzio is beating those skins like they owe him money!!!

@davidexel11

Ай бұрын

Awesome comment @jesserothbeind950!

Siempre me encantó su voz😊👍❤️Una voz muy especial

Terry is incredible

@davidexel11

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely @brianpeterson5559. Terry Bozzio is indeed an incredible drummer.

Always start with a fast number! BOOM.

Terry... Jams...💕

Frank Zappa’s favorite Missing Persons tune.

Terry Bozzio was this band, this is San Bernardino CA. San Bernardino the largest county in America home to The Zappas it was home to the Bozzios and Band and its home to my family and self. Zappa freakin hated it and so do I, my father born there and loved it and I can't stand it. The wind the dirt. I bet Bozzio doesn't live there or Moon unit.

WOW!!!

Medford Mass. Well represented here in Dale Bozzio. Ever hear her talk ? The Boston accent is AWSOME. I’m from Medford and can understand the lingo. You mite say it’s Pissah !!! God Bless Ya Dale.

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dirty water 9. Good to hear from a native of Massachusetts and someone who can relate to Dale as only a Massachusetts native can.

@MsSmitty9

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidexel11 it’s all good. When she said I’m just a Girl from Medford Mass I rolled. I’ve said the same thing a million times. I’m just a Medford Kid. My Dad too. He grew up in Medford in the 30s -70s and graduated Medford High in 41.

Come on, now. They’re great. She’s awesome.

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree Salvador Martinez.

@salvadormartinez9320

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidexel11 when Lady Gaga first came out with “Just Dance”, I thought, wait, that’s Dale Bozzio from Missing Persons with touch of David Bowie Ziggy Stardust.

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

@@salvadormartinez9320 that observation is simply awesome.

US festival 83 I was the best concert ever put together in the USA.

Oh! I forgot about this song!!!

Buddy and I drove from S. Idaho taking turns on a Shadow 600. Went solely for Metal Day but, there were some decent bands of the other genres. Boogied as fast as f*cking possible to get as far away from “country day” as we could!

🎉🎉🎉🎉80's the best ERA ❤

@davidexel11

Жыл бұрын

Yes @Najain the 80's were indeed a great era!

great fkn tune!!! and US festival classic.

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Daria Blue!

I Don know if anyone noticed at the end of the song Dale has a hard time getting the words out it was because she went into an asthma attack. If you see the whole concert videos you will she her using her inhaler.

@EdwoodCA

7 ай бұрын

😲😲😲

Whew ... breathless performance.

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You ColtraneTaylor. I agree with you 100% This was a breatless performance by Missing Persons!

@ColtraneTaylor

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidexel11 ✌🏽

Terry Bozzio and Don Brewer insane drums

Dale was the original lady ga.ga!!!!

Terrie is my favorite all time

Terry ain’t messing around here!

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

You're right David Schwab. Terry Bozzio is a BEAST on drums!

Wow, they just kick in...stoke

Awesome

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

I agree Heaven3003. The performance of Missing Persons is absolutely awesome!

After their EP, the mix was so good on Spring Session M. I was disappointed that Terry went to an electric kit after that. He sounds so good playing an acoustic kit. Same with Neil Peart. I still loved the songs, they just lost something even though they gained different sounds.

@davidexel11

Жыл бұрын

Interesting perspective scottarnest8980. The Sync Keyboards and the Electric Drum Kits became an integral part on the New Wave Sound of the 80's. Terry Bozzio is brilliant on both acoustic and electric kits.

👍👍👍❤❤❤

It is not the same now. It was real raw and talented

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

Starship Trooper I totally agree.

It doesn't hotter than this

👍👍👍💥💥💥

I could work with that, they were not promoted enough, I would have liked to have seen them live.

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you Jeff Cotton. More than the promotional aspect most record labels at that time simply did not understand New Wave Music. Labels always tried to change New Wave Music to Pop or Rock for greater record sales. Thank you for commenting.

@rexyoshimoto4278

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidexel11 At the time, I knew some of the editorial staff of Cash Box (Billboard competitors) who mentioned (an age old problem) the record corps. who wanted musicians to kiss their 455. Their were a host of problems not seen. Many had gotten stift by management.

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

@@rexyoshimoto4278 Thank you for adding this key inside info regarding the Record Labels. Growing up with this music my friends and I always suspected such problems just by the way groups like Missing Persons were handled by the Record Labels but we had no solid proof.

@rexyoshimoto4278

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidexel11 No problem, bro. Yeah, the guys I knew from Cash Box worked across the hall from the office of one of the most notorious abusers of rock 'n rollers. Elvis Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Capitol Records bldg. in Hollywood. They said nobody ever sees this guy. Maybe hated everywhere he goes.

Lady Gaga owes her career to this artist

Shredders🎼

Terry killing that double bass...

Before there was Lady GaGa there was Dale Bozzio.

@davidexel11

Жыл бұрын

Good point @michaeldominick735

Muito top epco

This band was always so fantastic (and crushed it only a minute later...) but this sound check sounds like New Wave Spinal Tap.

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

You are right Andrew Karp. Not only was Missing Persons a fantastic band but also one of the tightest bands I had ever seen live! The opening to Mental Hopscotch proves that!

Dale is way up there with Joan jett, No question about it. They both have several hits.

"Missing Persons" in Morse Code

@davidexel11

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct Them Playahz. The dot dot dot dash dash dash played during the warm up intro is indeed Morse Code for SOS or in this case Missing Persons.

That’s a raw vid. Bozzio is nits

Just some Remo Rototoms !

❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂

No Terry, no Missing Persons...end of line.

Bonham cannot match Bozzio in technical prowess. And Bozzio is still alive. Could Bonham have mastered Zappa's Black Page ?

Terry Bozzio or Stuart Copeland? Thoughts?

1:25

They are missing another riding & wailing rock guitar player to go with that front & back line, mmmmmmm...

That drummer isn't too bad at all.

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

That Drummer is Terry Bozzio and he is absolutely brilliant and one of the best ever!

Text to Morse?

@bluesmokerH1

3 жыл бұрын

Up on the V bro?

@bluesmokerH1

3 жыл бұрын

I want the kids to get it?

@davidexel11

3 жыл бұрын

If you are referring to the SOS Morse Code in the warm up opening to Mental Hopscotch you are correct bluesmokerH1

How can anyone claim that Bonzo is a better drummer than Bozzio. After all Terry did master Black Page.

@vimes3702

Ай бұрын

There are two completely different types of drummers.

Lady Gaga who?

@jimmartin7881

3 жыл бұрын

The girl with more platinum albums than Dale, that's who. Dale stole her look from a sixties model, she's said so before. Ain't no originals anymore.

@waggsish

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmartin7881 Gaga also has a real voice, not mouse squeak yap. Gaga also plays instruments, and composes. Dale looked great onstage, but couldn't sing without hitting flat notes.

Terry always had the sloppiest double bass licks. Even still, he’s fantastic.