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Video of Mike Watt, backed by EV, Dave Grohl and Pat Smear from the Jon Stewart Show in 1995

JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,763
edited November 2014 in The Porch
Not sure if this was ever posted here:

http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/11/video-rewind-dave-grohl-and-eddie-vedder-back-up-mike-watt-on-the-jon-stewart-show/

This was around the time of the Mike Watt / Foo Fighters / Hoovercraft tour in 1985
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  • korn-1korn-1 Los Angeles, transplanted from Chicago Posts: 930
    I tried, but that was awful. Mostly the vocals/lyrics... not my thing.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,862
    korn-1 said:

    I tried, but that was awful. Mostly the vocals/lyrics... not my thing.

    Wow! That clip is classic. Watt is the man.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    korn-1 said:

    I tried, but that was awful. Mostly the vocals/lyrics... not my thing.

    Wow crazy!! Guess this grouping was better live. I thought so at least!
  • EnterThanmanEnterThanman London, ON Posts: 1,057
    I used to watch this a lot. Wish I'd gone when the tour came through Toronto, but didn't know who the backing band was until afterwards. Truthfully I didn't love that album, but still sould have been cool to see live.
    The member formerly known as Scratched Vinyl
  • EnterThanmanEnterThanman London, ON Posts: 1,057
    Also, Jon Stewart used to have the coolest musical guests. As much as I love his show, a part of me misses his old format.
    The member formerly known as Scratched Vinyl
  • whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    EnterThanman said:

    I used to watch this a lot. Wish I'd gone when the tour came through Toronto, but didn't know who the backing band was until afterwards. Truthfully I didn't love that album, but still sould have been cool to see live.

    They were crazy cool live
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,204
    edited November 2014
    I love this video, and I love the song. . . .I also love the album. Not every song is a hit, there are plenty of home runs on it.

    I'm also disappointed I missed this tour, 94 & 95 are when I really started going to shows frequently, and this one would have been awesome to see.
  • ItIsAllAboutPJItIsAllAboutPJ S.B., CA Posts: 829
    That was fun!.......... I like it.
  • SmellymanSmellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    the shows would've benn epic

    LINK
  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    A few things: the song was hideously horrible. I hate the constant finger slide on pats guitar. Eddie seemed uncomfortable. I forgot how good Dave Grohl is on the drums.
  • TheLuckyOnesTheLuckyOnes Posts: 472
    still love it.

    20 years on, it's interesting to note that Mike Watt broke a fucking bass string during the song. That takes some aggression, kids. Something you really don't see on Tv show appearances.

    I think that tour/album was probably huge for EV in reminding him how things could be done. PJ was such a monster thing at that time. Get in the van, small club shows, get back in the van, next city.

    cheers
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,204
    TheLuckyOnes said:

    still love it.

    20 years on, it's interesting to note that Mike Watt broke a fucking bass string during the song. That takes some aggression, kids. Something you really don't see on Tv show appearances.

    I think that tour/album was probably huge for EV in reminding him how things could be done. PJ was such a monster thing at that time. Get in the van, small club shows, get back in the van, next city.

    cheers

    I broke an e string playing bass with my friends a few years ago, I felt like a badass!
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,862
    how long was ed on this tour? I know at one point he exited.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • pjradiopjradio Posts: 6,704
    edited November 2014
    I'll see your "Big Train" & raise you a "Habit"....same band:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-5ux77gm8U

    FTW!!!!!!
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  • whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    Nice!!
  • pjradiopjradio Posts: 6,704
    edited November 2014
    Love that up front, slamming bass by Mike....
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,862
    holy shit pjradio that is an amazing find!!!!!!!!!!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,862
    i'd give my left nut to hear that version of habit live. wow.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Wow, ed can play guitar so much better now.
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,204

    Great post pjradio, that was awesome!
  • pjradiopjradio Posts: 6,704
    edited November 2014
    I think I prefer this version to any PJ one....IMO. At least I know I've listened to this version more than any Pj one.
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,862
    pjradio said:

    I think I prefer this version to any PJ one....IMO. At least I know I've listerned to this version more than any Pj one.

    totally agree. although the pj 20 version with liam was pretty kick ass.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Pjradio.. Is that from metro Chicago?
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • pjradiopjradio Posts: 6,704
    it says Canada- May of 1995
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,862
    I wonder if the whole show was pro shot. I think I remember this being played on much music years ago. Did you happen to find against the 70 s?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • EarlWelshEarlWelsh Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,127
    There's a great video on YouTube from the Chicago show of the tour...might be the whole show but I definitely remember the Daniel Johnston cover Walking the Cow, Chinese Firedrill, and maybe Against the 70s. Good shit.
  • EarlWelshEarlWelsh Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,127
    Walking the Cow

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h-r3hNRFMlE
  • EarlWelshEarlWelsh Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,127
    Chinese Firedrill and Piss Bottle Man

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rtf5ho9cLSQ
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,204

    I have a huge grin on my face right now, I had no idea this footage was out there (in fairness, I didn't search too hard)

    Thanks for the info & links !!!!
  • EarlWelshEarlWelsh Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,127
    Footage of all 3 sets: Hovercraft, Foo Fighters, Watt

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nG3DoejckZU
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