I remember seeing these guys with Dead Kennedys back in the late ‘80s at Starlight, what a show. Caught them once in a while in subsequent years at different venues in L.A. Never thought they sold out with Pepper, they were just stretching their repertoire is all, it's a good song and video.
From what I read, it was Jello Biafra who ‘discovered’ them during their initial jaunt out to LA, and invited the band to open for the Dead Kennedys. If not for his support, Gibby and the boys may very well have languished in obscurity for the rest of their lives. And I’m with you regarding the idea of selling out. I always found those discussions ridiculous anyway. I remember people crapping all over Green Day as well once Dookie became a breakout hit.
"Pepper" didn't feel like a sellout move on the Surfers' part. It felt like yet another goof, another petulant gesture at the world.
I couldn't believe it when they showed up on Letterman, but then, he was always supportive of alternative music bands. I do like that at the end of the song Gibby set his hand on fire. Lol
Totally agree J.D. One more example of their mercurial nature. And yeah, the fire. Gibby just couldn’t resist lol. Letterman even asks him if he’s OK at the end when he comes over to greet the band.
You’re absolutely right, Gary. I had it correct in an older draft and clearly screwed up somewhere along the way. Have corrected accordingly. Thanks for the catch!
I remember seeing these guys with Dead Kennedys back in the late ‘80s at Starlight, what a show. Caught them once in a while in subsequent years at different venues in L.A. Never thought they sold out with Pepper, they were just stretching their repertoire is all, it's a good song and video.
I bet that show was amazing!
From what I read, it was Jello Biafra who ‘discovered’ them during their initial jaunt out to LA, and invited the band to open for the Dead Kennedys. If not for his support, Gibby and the boys may very well have languished in obscurity for the rest of their lives. And I’m with you regarding the idea of selling out. I always found those discussions ridiculous anyway. I remember people crapping all over Green Day as well once Dookie became a breakout hit.
"Pepper" didn't feel like a sellout move on the Surfers' part. It felt like yet another goof, another petulant gesture at the world.
I couldn't believe it when they showed up on Letterman, but then, he was always supportive of alternative music bands. I do like that at the end of the song Gibby set his hand on fire. Lol
Totally agree J.D. One more example of their mercurial nature. And yeah, the fire. Gibby just couldn’t resist lol. Letterman even asks him if he’s OK at the end when he comes over to greet the band.
"It's a Madonna pap smear."
You’re absolutely right, Gary. I had it correct in an older draft and clearly screwed up somewhere along the way. Have corrected accordingly. Thanks for the catch!
I was just quoting the movie, Sonny….I certainly didn't mean to correct you on anything!
No worries at all, man. It’s what I meant to write anyway. Appreciate you reading and contributing!