Hands down the most underrated rock band ever. A couple of dodgy albums in the late 90s with The Thrill of It All and Giving the Game Away, where they changed their style too much. But came back strong with Shooting at the Sun and have not looked back since. A truly great live act too with fun and games to accompany the music.
Aged 19 and the first time I'd been to MoR, Thunder came on and blew the crowd away. It was quite simply one of the most magical days of my life. I had loved the album when it came out but I wasn't expecting them to be so brilliant especially as they were opening. Adored them and their music ever since, seen them quite a few times since then as well and they've never disappointed.
I saw them in a bar in Canada maybe 60 people insane ..they were doing a promo tour so for the record company so they just Gave it SHIT ..One of the best bands I will ever see ..Danny sat on my wife lap and sang ..she loved it, fuck I loved it best voice in rock and roll...best band SOOOOOO Underrated
That would quite possibly equate to the most memorable day off your wife's life out side of the wedding. Hope you got a handshake or hug from him too, as he he seems like a genuine down to earth bloke.
I want it to be 1990 and I want to be there in that crowd. I finally saw them at Donington 19 years after this with someone who wasn't born when this show happened!
The biggest UK rock band that never got the recognition they deserve. I remember that day so well. They blew everyone off the stage. Outperformed them all. Danny is the man.
Bollocks. You're saying they're the biggest, but then claiming they never got the recognition they deserved? You forgot to use that other popular UA-cam cliche - about how "underrated" they were. Yawn.
I was at that gig and despite loving the album it was the first time I saw them live. Over the years Ive seen them many times, they never give a bad gig and they are still my fav band.
Holy moly only just found this video, thunder were awesome live I think the almighty followed them and effing awesome too!!! I was 14 and somewhere in the sea of people, absolutely awesome memories wish I back there again now 🍻🌩️🌩️🌩️🌩️🌩️🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘‼️👀
Epic performance. Thunder were never really under-appreciated - they still have a lot of fans. Never understood why they're not ranked alongside Queen, GnR or Whitesnake. Great band. And Danny's voice is literally iconic. Maybe timing is the issue here; they formed in 1989 at the tail end of British Rock's arguably best decade for stadiums. They woulda been massive five years earlier. They got big early 90's and then it was Grunge Rock time, Nirvana, and the record industry was changing. No money for marketing or publicity all of a sudden. Computer games happened. None of that matters because their fans and musical ability put them back on top twenty-five years later.
When I arrived I hadn't heard of Thunder. Just thought get them over and done with and look forward to Aerosmith abd Whitesnake. We was right up front when Thunder set the standards that IMO the others didn't quite reach. Seen Thunder several times during 90's now need to see them live again.
this was my first concert, I was only 16, and to this day the hair still stand up on my neck when I watch these guys, and have loved these guys ever since 🤘
this was my second concert my first was motley crue , skid row and white lion in Wembley in 1989 god how lucky was we to see all these great bands instead of the rubbish they have out today. seeing thunder again next year in Cardiff and I cant wait
I saw them in 1984 supporting Meat loaf when they were called Terraplane. That was my second gig and I was 10 yrs old. First gig was Rainbow when I was 9. Thunder are an extremely underrated band. God bless Rock
Danny has a radio show on Planet Rock and told a story a few weeks ago about how he lost his voice shortly before this gig because the tour bus driver switched the air conditioning on. He had to have some injections to enable him to sing - wow, a close call as Donington went quite well for them didn't it?
I was there too they blew everyone else away, they Rocked Donnington for sure it was one hell of a day
I can't believe why these guys never got any recognition they are up there with Maiden and def leppard...
Just seeing this now ....i was there. What a day.
Me too; only thing louder than the bands was Concorde going over during Aerosmith's set
Lucky you were there ❤
Watched this on my TV when I first got stereo - I've never forgot it - great track
Hands down the most underrated rock band ever. A couple of dodgy albums in the late 90s with The Thrill of It All and Giving the Game Away, where they changed their style too much. But came back strong with Shooting at the Sun and have not looked back since. A truly great live act too with fun and games to accompany the music.
I was there , what a day .
so was I
The 80s rock Bands i wish they ware like this again the 80s freaking rockt
1 of the most under rated UK rock bands of all time in my book. Brilliant!! and Danny Bowes, oh man, what a voice!
ian whitehead This is one of the best rock songs ever - especially this live version. Cranking it out
Still listening to this in 2019
Because they kind of suck
Agreed ✌️
Agreed
Legendary ❤I was there 😊
One of the best bands ever!
What a voice
His voice is immense
Underrated greatness
Aged 19 and the first time I'd been to MoR, Thunder came on and blew the crowd away. It was quite simply one of the most magical days of my life. I had loved the album when it came out but I wasn't expecting them to be so brilliant especially as they were opening. Adored them and their music ever since, seen them quite a few times since then as well and they've never disappointed.
ha ha how funny...was also 19 and first time at MOR.......epic day out....had so many more since 🙂
I was there too at my first; age 24. As the Thunder T-shirts on sale said "Thunder were there, I was there, where the Fuck were you?" 🤣
@BluJustin I've still got mine. Not sure I still fit into it!
I was 20, my first MOR, and still the best opening act performance I have ever seen. Loved them from then to today
I was 14 my first big concert too the almighty followed, can you remember Scottish group did wild and wonderful, 🤘🤘🤘
These guys were absolutely on fire that day.
This is amazing!!!
What a fantastic day and drunken night
Glory days of rock
Wow. Damn great memories spread up immediately like as a blast from the 1990ths past :-) Thx much!
I was there they were great.
Props to the live sound engineer!
Seen this band live many times, they never disappoint.
Great gig, great sound!
I was there and Thunder OWNED Donnington with that set.
So underrated
THUNDER RULES🤟⚡️🇬🇧
Incredible, absolutely incredible.
I was there what a day 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I saw them in a bar in Canada maybe 60 people insane ..they were doing a promo tour so for the record company so they just Gave it SHIT ..One of the best bands I will ever see ..Danny sat on my wife lap and sang ..she loved it, fuck I loved it best voice in rock and roll...best band SOOOOOO Underrated
That would quite possibly equate to the most memorable day off your wife's life out side of the wedding. Hope you got a handshake or hug from him too, as he he seems like a genuine down to earth bloke.
Saw them in Belfast 1990 .... they were freakin awesome 😎✊️
Yes they were
I want it to be 1990 and I want to be there in that crowd. I finally saw them at Donington 19 years after this with someone who wasn't born when this show happened!
The biggest UK rock band that never got the recognition they deserve. I remember that day so well. They blew everyone off the stage. Outperformed them all. Danny is the man.
They were the best on the Bill that day AWESOME❤️
Bollocks. You're saying they're the biggest, but then claiming they never got the recognition they deserved? You forgot to use that other popular UA-cam cliche - about how "underrated" they were. Yawn.
@@bertiewooster305 who shat on your chips Bertie ? 🤣
@@bertiewooster305 What crap do you listen to?
I was at that gig and despite loving the album it was the first time I saw them live. Over the years Ive seen them many times, they never give a bad gig and they are still my fav band.
I can’t think of a more solid MOR, what a day, what a line up, what a gig...what beautiful memories....”Take the fackin roof off Donnington”
And to think he had lost his voice prior to the gig bloody marvellous 👍👍👍👍
Holy moly only just found this video, thunder were awesome live I think the almighty followed them and effing awesome too!!! I was 14 and somewhere in the sea of people, absolutely awesome memories wish I back there again now 🍻🌩️🌩️🌩️🌩️🌩️🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘‼️👀
Epic performance. Thunder were never really under-appreciated - they still have a lot of fans. Never understood why they're not ranked alongside Queen, GnR or Whitesnake. Great band. And Danny's voice is literally iconic. Maybe timing is the issue here; they formed in 1989 at the tail end of British Rock's arguably best decade for stadiums. They woulda been massive five years earlier. They got big early 90's and then it was Grunge Rock time, Nirvana, and the record industry was changing. No money for marketing or publicity all of a sudden. Computer games happened. None of that matters because their fans and musical ability put them back on top twenty-five years later.
What a song and what a band🤘
I was there. What a line up! Thunder, Aerosmith, Quireboys, Whitesnake & Poison amongst others. Fab weather as well.
I was there too, a brilliant day, for me Thunder and Quireboys stole the show.
Sounds like it was the ultimate hard rock festival that day. Missed out on all of this fun.
GoCruise Club Martyn and Zoe Coope Me too,what a day
I saw the Italian edition, same year.
Snap - somehow managed to fall asleep and miss the Quireboys!
I was there. Fabulous!
Danny the voice, brilliant band, love em.
I still remember this! I was in that crowd, 3 days before my 21st birthday!!!!!!
Their best performance
I'm there rockin out in the crowd,what a day it was.!!!!! Where does the time go, 26 years now.I was 27 then Sigh.!!!!
I was there I was 30
Im from Brazil. I dont know This band. Its hard rock very very Good!!!
Saw Them 95 Manchester Apollo and had a Guest Pass { Thanks Carolyn ] Great Show and some nice Drinks back at the [ Now Abandoned ! ] Ramada Hotel
Thunder are the most underrated band of all time. In my humble opinion in a very distant 2nd place behind Zeppelin, but in second place.
Great day out and I was amazed at just how good they were live.
Was there, wiped the floor with everyone else that day, brilliant day...
When I arrived I hadn't heard of Thunder. Just thought get them over and done with and look forward to Aerosmith abd Whitesnake. We was right up front when Thunder set the standards that IMO the others didn't quite reach. Seen Thunder several times during 90's now need to see them live again.
this was my first concert, I was only 16, and to this day the hair still stand up on my neck when I watch these guys, and have loved these guys ever since 🤘
this was my second concert my first was motley crue , skid row and white lion in Wembley in 1989 god how lucky was we to see all these great bands instead of the rubbish they have out today. seeing thunder again next year in Cardiff and I cant wait
My first concert as well, 17yrs old.
I saw them in 1984 supporting Meat loaf when they were called Terraplane. That was my second gig and I was 10 yrs old. First gig was Rainbow when I was 9. Thunder are an extremely underrated band. God bless Rock
Me too! I thought I was the kiddie being 16 and at Donington drinking warm lager from a huge plastic bag! 😝
And you've got a 37 as your profile pic, top man! I was raised on Rock/blues and locos 👌
I was a great day and Thunder stole the show, it still sends a shiver down my spine watching the video.
I was at this gig and this was one of the highlights of a very enjoyable day..before those godawful mobile phones ruined it for everyone.😉
there also :)
Most top notch musicians can learn a trick or two from these leaders.
Remarkable live. Seen a few times. Such showmen. One of the few that Made my youth memorable.
Yep I was seventeen and thought I was too cool for Thunder till they blew me away that day, best band of the day and two years later
I was 15, they were one of my favourites,
I was at this gig, they stole the show.
Very intense beginning. Gets your blood going. Cannot get enough of this band they rock.
I was there, 18 years old, pissed, long hair, rocking the living shit out of it......
Great day, Thunder were awesome that day. 🤘
Omg, I love seeing these guys.. 😍
I was there. Great memories, and a great performance from Thunder. IIRC Jimmy Page also appeared with Aerosmith
This was, without doubt, one of the best gigs I ever saw.
i was there, what an awesome day 10/10 thunder
Best British Rock voice since Paul Rodgers. Nobody comes close since
Ha ha ha ha. Good one.
Sounds a tad like David Coverdale which is a big compliment.
Great singer
Danny has a radio show on Planet Rock and told a story a few weeks ago about how he lost his voice shortly before this gig because the tour bus driver switched the air conditioning on. He had to have some injections to enable him to sing - wow, a close call as Donington went quite well for them didn't it?
That’s awesome!
You guys Rock!!!!!!
I love this voice!
Was lucky enough to be there. Awesome as it looked.
Saw them support Aerosmith on the pump tour at the NEC in 89 and then many more times including this, my third Donington
They were brilliant that day and still are. 1 thing I don't miss at Donnington is the flying p##s bottles overhead 😂
British hard rock at its best!
Ah...Monsters of Rock! This was my first MOR age 18..brilliant day! Thunder were amazing!
Perfect band to open that day. Although they deserved to be higher up the bill, I'm really chuffed they weren't.
just love em!! they know how it's done!
Great sound......In the U.S. band rock bands were wearing spandex and make up. Thunder, true British ROCK band.....
CLASSIC!
And they still sound the same!! From way back then ,,too now,and very very few Rock bands can do that,,
I love it..... 😁😁👍🏽👌🏽🙏🏼🇬🇧🏴
My fucking hero and main mentor
Class and sound brilliant.
This is awesome :) ROCK ON!!!!!!
GREAT GREAT SONG EVEN 28 YRS LATER..........WOW ! CHRIST DON'T TIME PASS !
Very underrated
Awesome band from my first Donington. If I recall correctly Concorde flew overhead. Awesome then and still kicking it in 2018
Concorde did fly overhead, made me spill my pint !
Concorde rocked
Perfect opening band be higher up the bill now
Thinks that's me redhead at the front 😂😂
I’m there too right up the back somewhere 🤟
Not aged much have you
This is sexy stadium rock with swagger..pure act😎🤗
Beautiful vocals.luke Morley's lyrics.. takes me back to slag rock dancin oh yer baby idgaf its lockdown
Saw them yesterday; still great
Really like this , it's the business if you listen through headphones ,
Fantastic!
I was there😁😁😁
Thunder stole the show that day
Kickass song and rendition
I was there and they rocked it :)
Pure British class X
The thunderbirds were the best thing that day
I was on the front barrier for them. They owned it totally.
What, they brought their own barrier?
Awesome!
🤘💖💖🎸