I recorded this when I was 13 years old at my cousins house in 1990. I'm 43 now and still have this vhs tape, it's a true gem from my childhood. I almost lost it when I was 15 and let a so-called friend borrow it and he wouldn't give it back. My buddy was going to spend the night with him one wknd and i had him get it back for me. I still watch this sometimes when i get nostalgic or to show someone who's never seen Headbangers Ball. Also...after Headbangers Ball on my vhs tape, the Decline of Western Civilization came on. It's pretty killer to watch too.
I'm watching the whole show right now and transferring to dvd! I remember when it aired originally... I was just 13 then. Really opened me up to a ton of great hard rock bands, most of which were still going strong at that point. You can watch the videos on youtube, but nothing beats the physical experience of the live broadcast at that time. Chronicles an era, really. Bittersweet.
They did not write it about the Crue! You need to do more research. They wrote it about waiters they saw out at a restaurant WITH Motley Crue. They were out together and said hey look at that dude he looks like a chic, you should write a song about that. The waiters in the place wore ballerina tutus. They were friends, they respected each other, they didn’t write diss songs about each other lol
Kelly Pettersen I wouldn’t call it a diss song to be honest. I believe there are conflicting stories as I’ve read a story where Steven Tyler was out at a bar and slapped Vince’s ass when he saw him from behind coz he thought he was a chick. I wouldn’t be insulted by it. It’s a great track regardless :)
Everyone's asking what happened to MTV? Capitalism. Commercial programming, selling to the new generation as they're always the biggest demographic, just as every upcoming generation gets bigger & bigger & seemingly has worse & worse taste as far as mainstream pop musak goes. Ppl who blame Nirvana for the 80's hair metal downfall don't seem to understand that it was the next generation of kids that related to Nirvana much more than the decadence of Mötley Crüe. There are kids that liked both even, but when MC tried to reinvent themselves after dropping Vince, they completely screwed themselves over in trying to remain relevant rather than staying true to themselves. Ppl were drawn to the sincerity of Nirvana, not the image (well, some were when it became "fashionable"), but for the most part it was bcuz Nirvana were being themselves & not trying to be something they weren't, just as the Crüe were partiers in the 80's & sincere in their partying. It wasn't until they started trying to be something else that they completely lost it, otherwise they could've still kept it going for their true fans rather than alienate everyone. It's not anybody's fault in particular but everyone's fault in general when everyone wants to point the finger in blame. Nothing lasts forever & Crüe had a good run, but they should've just accepted that things change & move on rather than try to remain on top by becoming something they weren't. They were good where they were & didn't need to change, but that's what happens when ppl worry too much about what other ppl think, they try to be something else. Now we have Black Veil Brides, which was greatly inspired by Mötley Crüe but are NOT Mötley Crüe. I'm considered a "grunge kid", but I don't have idols or heroes & have a wide variety of interests & amusements, & that includes different music & genres. I'm not going to pay much attention to what I don't like beyond making sure it's something I don't like & that's superficiality, fakery, & posing. I like sincerity, even if it's about hookers & booze, if it's sincere it's going to be real about it & be honest with themselves about it. Ppl who write songs bcuz they think it's what other ppl want to hear & that it will sell, IMO, those are posers. That pretty much goes for anything too, which means MTV is a poser bcuz not only are they no longer about music, but they're trying to stay relevant to sell! I think UA-cam has turned into the go to place for music, but ppl make their own programming!
CUANDO MTV PRESENTABA VERDADERA Y BUENA MUSICA CREATIVA, EL MTV EN ESOS TIEMPOS ERA DE LOS REYES DEL ROCK NROLL HARD ROCK HEAVY METAL. no el mtv basura de hoy en dia ES UNA MIERDA SHIT MTV ERA ACTUALLITY
MTV should make a classic channel and play shows like this again....
I agree
Vince Neil will always be 1 of my very favorite lead singers!
It was so corny,. the way Tommy and Vince acted, but my eyes were glued to the TV.. I miss my youth
I recorded this when I was 13 years old at my cousins house in 1990. I'm 43 now and still have this vhs tape, it's a true gem from my childhood. I almost lost it when I was 15 and let a so-called friend borrow it and he wouldn't give it back. My buddy was going to spend the night with him one wknd and i had him get it back for me. I still watch this sometimes when i get nostalgic or to show someone who's never seen Headbangers Ball. Also...after Headbangers Ball on my vhs tape, the Decline of Western Civilization came on. It's pretty killer to watch too.
Rikki was really just a groupie that no one wanted around.
Vince Neil rocking that Denver Broncos shirt 🔶️🔷️🔶️🔷️
When the mainstream DIDN'T fucking suck!!
Man i miss these years, Headbangers Ball fuckin ruled for everyone who was into metal! \m/
Hell yeah!
I'm watching the whole show right now and transferring to dvd! I remember when it aired originally... I was just 13 then. Really opened me up to a ton of great hard rock bands, most of which were still going strong at that point. You can watch the videos on youtube, but nothing beats the physical experience of the live broadcast at that time. Chronicles an era, really. Bittersweet.
I was the same age
PrimalSolution aq
"Tommy Lee from Hell!" Haha, gotta love these guys :)
I remember watching this like it was yesterday. .. the 80s rules
Damn I need a time machine
windowclean100 we all do
i rember watching this exact show omg
I wish Nikki Sixx would've been featured on here as well
He was, he and Mick were on another weekend together
Did he say 4 hours? wish i could watch 4 hours of Heavy Metal on TV! But I can't :(
Headbangers Ball was THE SHIT!!! 🤘
Lol! Ikr!
even though i hate riki just like the rest of the planet this interview rules.
Vince introduced "Dude Looks" wich Aerosmith wrote about the Crue.
Didn't they write it specifically about Vince?
They did not write it about the Crue! You need to do more research. They wrote it about waiters they saw out at a restaurant WITH Motley Crue. They were out together and said hey look at that dude he looks like a chic, you should write a song about that. The waiters in the place wore ballerina tutus. They were friends, they respected each other, they didn’t write diss songs about each other lol
Kelly Pettersen I wouldn’t call it a diss song to be honest. I believe there are conflicting stories as I’ve read a story where Steven Tyler was out at a bar and slapped Vince’s ass when he saw him from behind coz he thought he was a chick. I wouldn’t be insulted by it. It’s a great track regardless :)
Where can I see the whole thing?
Tommy and vince chomping their gum with their mouths open! Lol 😂😂😂😂😂
Accept-Balls to the Wall
@Eternal Nocturna Prong- Lost and found
Tommy wedding and ozzy shot in the dark were both 86 not 85 .. how do they forget that it's only 4 years earlier #thedirt
were any of the riffs from actual songs or were they made for the show??
Are you kidding?
Chic lookin Tommy
7:26 what's the song
Everyone's asking what happened to MTV? Capitalism. Commercial programming, selling to the new generation as they're always the biggest demographic, just as every upcoming generation gets bigger & bigger & seemingly has worse & worse taste as far as mainstream pop musak goes. Ppl who blame Nirvana for the 80's hair metal downfall don't seem to understand that it was the next generation of kids that related to Nirvana much more than the decadence of Mötley Crüe. There are kids that liked both even, but when MC tried to reinvent themselves after dropping Vince, they completely screwed themselves over in trying to remain relevant rather than staying true to themselves. Ppl were drawn to the sincerity of Nirvana, not the image (well, some were when it became "fashionable"), but for the most part it was bcuz Nirvana were being themselves & not trying to be something they weren't, just as the Crüe were partiers in the 80's & sincere in their partying. It wasn't until they started trying to be something else that they completely lost it, otherwise they could've still kept it going for their true fans rather than alienate everyone. It's not anybody's fault in particular but everyone's fault in general when everyone wants to point the finger in blame. Nothing lasts forever & Crüe had a good run, but they should've just accepted that things change & move on rather than try to remain on top by becoming something they weren't. They were good where they were & didn't need to change, but that's what happens when ppl worry too much about what other ppl think, they try to be something else. Now we have Black Veil Brides, which was greatly inspired by Mötley Crüe but are NOT Mötley Crüe. I'm considered a "grunge kid", but I don't have idols or heroes & have a wide variety of interests & amusements, & that includes different music & genres. I'm not going to pay much attention to what I don't like beyond making sure it's something I don't like & that's superficiality, fakery, & posing. I like sincerity, even if it's about hookers & booze, if it's sincere it's going to be real about it & be honest with themselves about it. Ppl who write songs bcuz they think it's what other ppl want to hear & that it will sell, IMO, those are posers. That pretty much goes for anything too, which means MTV is a poser bcuz not only are they no longer about music, but they're trying to stay relevant to sell! I think UA-cam has turned into the go to place for music, but ppl make their own programming!
capitalism created MTV, am I wrong?
from what year is this show?
1990
I wish I had kept this on vhs....damn mtv used to be cool....what the hell happened!!!
The gum chewing has to go.
what is the song called a 2:25 ?
damn Tommy so Loud😤
MEL MUA his gum is annoying lol
CUANDO MTV PRESENTABA VERDADERA Y BUENA MUSICA CREATIVA,
EL MTV EN ESOS TIEMPOS ERA DE LOS REYES DEL ROCK NROLL HARD ROCK HEAVY METAL. no el mtv basura de hoy en dia ES UNA MIERDA SHIT MTV ERA ACTUALLITY
Where the fucking videos????😦
Question: Why were the guests always better VJ's and interviewers than Riki was?
Headbangers ball was replaced with stupid ass shit like 16 and Pregnant. Way to go MTV!
lame i wanted to see the videos.
Their gum chewing was atrocious!!