Great sound! Rob is fiiiine! I miss Warren Entner in this video. OMG, his voice! I can hear it so clearly on Live for Today, "One, two, three, four! Shah-la, la-la-la-la, live for today Shah-la, la-la-la-la, live for today And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, ay-ay-ay Shah-la, la-la-la-la live for today (live for today)" and on Midnight Confessions, "There's a little gold ring you wear on your hand Makes me understand There's another before me, you'll never be mine I'm wastin' my time!" Sooo good! In 1968, Warren Entner and drummer Rick Coonce were contestants on the game show The Dating Game. Entner remained with the band until 1973, leaving the Grass Roots after the Alotta Mileage album. He was involved on the production side of some of the group's later work on which he participated, and later he left to go into music management. It was an amicable parting and he and the remaining and newer members of the band stay friends to this day. I really love in this video how someone replaced Dennis Provisor on keyboards and Rob brought him up to sing the chorus in Midnight Confessions.❤ The members of this band were equally adept at blue-eyed soul, folk-rock, and bubblegum music, mixing the styles often. I laugh at Rob jokingly calling the band's engagements "The Geritol Tour" not long before his passing away due to complications from a fall at home. He was 67. I really miss this music. It was created in a time when things were so innocent. Family dinners still existed, with all members of the family expected at the table and Sunday was pot roast night. I was so blessed to have older siblings and friends who love this music as much as I do even from a young age. It was the bomb being a kid in the 60s, and a teenager in the 70s! Then in my twenties in the 80s! What a blessing! Some really great music came out of those decades.
C. Smith - I saw Rob at least a half dozen times from the 80's to the early 2000's and wow... I remember him calling his Grass Roots show 'The Geritol Tour' in the later years! He was a doll ❤️ That Dating Game clip I had posted here on my channel but UA-cam must've taken it down. And I lost the original video file. 😩 Hopefully someone downloaded it and will repost it! Thank you for your wonderful post... I'm going to pin it!
It's always wonderful to see someone who has a love for The Grassroots. Oh what a great experience seeing Rob in concert must have been. ❤️ Thank you for pinning my post. 😊
I babysat for Rob Grill and his wife Darlene for several years in the 70s, I started watching their son Christian when he was five months old. Rob was one of the nicest men I have ever met. I went to numerous concerts when he performed locally. He was a fantastic performer, listening to all these songs brings back a lot of great memories. I am 68 years old now
Jelly of you, lol! I was born in 66, so I was little , but I'm autistic , my daddy was a musician, so we had music all the time, all different sorts, and though I have liked all genres since I was able to listen, dance, and finally sing, guitar pop rock bands are what I miss most. The last really good pop rock guitar bNd that I remember coming out wS Matchbox 20. There's been a few one hit orders since, but the pop and Spotify charts are, by and large, abysmal . As a trained singer myself, I abhor Autotune, it takes the personality out of a voice. I WANT to hear your voice and it's expressiveness, not a flat tone in place of a voice. I can recognize many Singers, guitarists, bassists, keyboard and plants, drummers, percussion, just bu their style, well, at least before Autotune. Geez, I played jazz in school, so I know a lot of the old big band and ja,z greats just by the tone of their instrument. That is my long winded was to say I love The Grass Roots, and bands like The Box Tops, Big Star, and numerous others I'm too high to think of now, lol! I've noticed a whole helluva lot of kids of all colors and cultures getting more into older music, and the only reason I can think of is they're bored what the corporations want them to hear. My kids like all kinds of music, so remember, us older folks, hope is not yet lost, lol! Expose your kids or grandkids to this kind of stuff, and other stuff you liked. Let them make the decision. It's a helluve lot more family friendly than whatever on Spotify, lol! Sorry for the novel, just thought the thought, "if you don't expose your loved ones to music that you like, you may never know if they might like it! ❤ God Bless, Allah Akbar, Blessed Be, and Namaste. ❤
I gave up on the Hall of Fame. There are many, who should be there; but aren’t. Three Dog Night, Johnny Rivers and Johnny Maestro, from the Brooklyn Bridge, are 3 that come to mind.
I heard of Rob Grill's death, ironically from Chuck Negron. Chuck lost his mind that night, I have never seen a man cry like that in my life. I can tell you also, I am happy to still have Dennis Provisor and Mark Dawson, who kept on the legacy of the Grass Roots. The Grass Roots need to keep going FOREVER!
I got my first car in 1975, had a decent AM radio. I loved driving the backs roads with the windows down and my favorite Top 40 AM station turned on, crank up the volume for a Grass Roots song. You could never play the Grass Roots too loud.
Fi😅rst concert I went to,Santa Monica '69 . They should have gotten more recognition, I'm 66 and really miss all that good music from those times.heck I even miss vinyl and the sleeves they came in
I am James F JR... I got to see the Grass Roots before Rob Grill died and at the amusement park this was the Song they began the concert with and they were amazing Live. Nice guys. Rob Grill Is missed. R.I.P. Rob Grill. My Songs are Temptation Eyes, Midnight Confession my Favorite, and Live for the Day. Yes, this group was one of my Very favorite ..top 5 . Have a Great Day.
@@maureenmcgovern6119 I bet you get that a lot! In '72 when I was in the 7th grade there were TWO girls named Maureen McGovern in our jr. high-- every time we saw them we would sing "...it's got to be the morning after..." Nothing mean, it was all in fun. But what annoying little bastards we kids could be.
@@SkeltonKnaggsLives Hi Shane, Can you believe, I still get it. We even have another Maureen McGovern in our family. I thought it was funny! I also have a sister named Elizabeth.
@@maureenmcgovern6119 I swear this is true: I have a cousin named Andy (Griffith), and he has 2 dogs-- Barney & Goober. He hears about it all the time, too.
I love how Rob hangs on his long time band mate so much compation good buddies 👍 and sing harmony well together...Rob and I were Neighbors when he lived in Lake County Florida Eustis and MT. DORA
Just imagine today's so called "artists" getting up on a stage without autotune, robot drum machines and just performing like these guys and all the other bands of that era? These people were sufficient musicians such that they sang on key and in harmony with one another with discernable melodic lines and on themes like love, breaking up/loneliness and the like rather than odes to their bitches, "ho's" and plans to gun down their enemies. Grass Roots weren't profound, just plain fun. How pop music has degenerated in the 50+ years I first sang along to my AM radio. Pop music of 2022 is entirely formulaic, scripted by computer programs. These guys weren't afraid to get on a stage and make a few mistakes with a truly live set. Nice to be reminded of when "artists" really were musicians.
@@anthonymcdibble9496 Read it again. The poster was referring to the Grass Roots' LIVE concerts. Also... they did play their instruments in the studio and the WC *supplemented* the recordings. The only hit that was totally the Wrecking Crew playing was Midnight Confessions.
Another super hard working band from back in the day!! The difference is this band has or had about 25 songs on the charts!! Write and play and perform to mostly written material from themselves!! A great band to listen to now an then for sure!!
@@anthonypassariello5951 U.S. Army. Active duty from 71-77. Basic at Lewis (B-1-1), AIT at Gordon (31L), jump school at Benning, then Ft. Bragg (HHC 50th Signal), then Okinawa (USARBCO) and back to Lewis (268th Signal) until I ETS'ed. I agree. We had a ton of great music back in the day.
Rib Grill was one of the most legendary RnR vocalist of all time. First heard them on the radio when I was in junior high school (69 now)…the song, Temptation Eyes and have been a fan of the Grass Roots ever since. Broke my heart when I read about Rob’s passing in 2011. I never was able to find out what kind of fall he suffered his head injury from. Everything I read just said “he died from a head injury after falling”. If you happen to know more please share. RTR
Grill, one fabulous musical group leader! Perfect musical rhythms, timed vocals, superb arrangements - building electric ENERGY - fabulous musical excitement!
I became a fan the first time when I heard "Let's Live For Today" in 1967. I was 11 years old and I have been hooked ever since. I was lucky enough when I was in 8th grade, after begging my parents, to see The Grass Roots perform live at a local venue "The Stadium". I had such a crush on Rob Grill. Fast forward 2008, I saw Rob perform with The Grass Roots at Epcot. I stayed for all three shows ---- it was a time machine. I was 13 again! Every one of their songs is on my Iphone and every time a song of their's plays -- I am again 13. Better than any plastic surgery!!
Judith Sarsten - I wasn't lucky enough to see Rob when I was a teen. But in 1982, I was able to get a seat right in front of him at the stage when the GRs performed at a smaller venue. I was with my future husband, and thankfully he was very forgiving, lol! Saw them many times after that. Rob is truly missed! 😔
I was teenager music like this was prevalent and ill never forget bands like this . Great musicians and awesome vocals.....Music and bands like the Grass Roots will live on long after I'm gone..... Great memories
Rob Grill, was the man. I was fortunate to have seen them and spoke to some of the guy's. They were awsome. My wife then loved these guys. They had some great hits. But missing Rob after and some other lead I saw here on you tube. Cant be compared. He was one of those voices that cant be replaced.
I had the pleasure of introducing this band at a dive bar called the Paloma in Kandiyohi Minnesota back in the early 80s. Got to chat up Rob and the band a bit.....Rob was so gracious. So much fun. So many memories come flooding back every time I hear a GR song!
In my world "Midnight Confession" is EPIC!!! Trivia Fsct; When they first released "Midnight Confession" 1968 the Grass Roots appeared live at the Rolling Hills Theatre located in Rolling Hills area of South Bay area, east of the Redondo/Hermosa Beach areas, and at the northern base of Palos Verdes. It was a huge event that packed the theatre that day. I was 8 yrs old and my Babysitter took one of my brothers and I there. It was super exciting, and they held this big dance contest divided up in age groups. When they called my age group to the front, my babysitter urged me on to go down and be part of the contest. So, we lined up each side of the band and they played Midnight Confession and danced my little 8 yr old heart out lol. I can remember feeling very self concious, yet I put forth alot of effort. I remember one of band members saying to another " look at her go!" Lol. I have no idea which band members they were at all. I cant remember now who was who, but he had a guitar in front of him. They really were performing, no lip sync 😊 I didnt win in my age category, a girl probably 10 yrs old did, and I was so disappointed 😂. How fortunate I am to have had that opportunity at such a young age.
I got to see them in Cumberland, Maryland in 1971 when they had the quintet. I think that was when the group was at it's absolute strongest! Almost 30 years later in the early 2000's, my wife and I got to see them in Pittsburgh at an oldies concert sponsored by radio station 94.5 WWWS! Rob Grill hadn't lost a step and was still one super performer! His on stage humor was second to no one! We miss you Rob!
I'M PRETTY SURE I SAW THEM IN pittsburgh,pa then,Tommy James closed the show with Crimson And Clover with a full light show,I'm a big of both bands,great show
It makes me cry thinking back then how innocent things were and my parents still alive happy times wow this new world is really fu-ked up love you all see you in the afterlife
The internet happened. Now innocence is gone. People watch wars in live living color. People said it would revolutionize the world...I think it changed things. Maybe I'm old lol
These guys sang out the ideals of loving men ❤. I think even then we had men walking among us with nefarious designs that weren’t as exposed as they are now. I love that a segment of mankind lived to sing out on the subject of love.
Agree, pop singers included. To her credit Dolly declined, but HOF told her they were putting her in anyway. So she showed up and wowed fellow inductees with her charm and personality!
Always loved the Grass Roots. One of the first bands I heard when I started to listen to music. I was 11. Haven’t seen this mixture of band members. Warren was replaced but the new member sounded amazing. He was right on pitch.
@John Keckley That is Scott Black Hoyt, he was with the band in the late 70's. He has his own channel on YT, and visits here from time to time. if you scroll through this thread you will see where he's commented and replied to fans!
Love The Grass Roots...Rob Grill is so awesome, but the entire is band is fabulous!!! I have great memories of when their songs were popular in the 60's and 70's...even tho I was pretty young, they were some of the best times of my life...summer time and The Grass Roots on the radio...so cool...LOVE this band eternally...!!!!
I met Rob Grill in 2004 in Waukesha Wisconsin the Grassroots opened up for the Rascals it was a free concert put on by 95.7 FM got a chance to go with my mom these were her two favorite groups I lost my mom on March 4th 2018 thanks Mom for turning me on to all the great 60s and 70s music I miss you
I Agree Wholeheartedly The 60's and 70's Had THEE best music and I was only born in '59. No matter how young at the time I knew every word to these soulful popular songs. It's STILL my "Happy Place" to be...even if it's only on UA-cam !!
Barbara Mitchell me too songs like this never get old or bands like this I'm 52 but I will listen to this great music to my last day on Earth.. bless you always
God Bless you always too, Slick Mic. My most sincere condolences go out to you for the loss of your Mom. She knew great music and passed her love on to you, in more ways than one. Cherish the memories and I'll be listening to these songs right along with you...Forever xx
Barbara Mitchell thank you so very much for your very kind words God bless you always and I wish you nothing but happiness in 2019 it's hard to believe that it's 2019 almost already!!!
I saw them once great show. I believe it was around this time frame. They were touring hitting the local music venues around the country. Unfortunately bands can’t do this anymore. A lot of the music venues have become dance venues where they pay a dj to play electronica and overcharge for drinks.
Partied with the originals in Western Washington College in early spring of 1969 when they got into town early. Did a lot of PF Sloan's tunes early on.
Mairi Rose Its funny that you say you still have CDs of theirs. I still have the original albums!!! From a time when a "record player" was my favorite entertainment. And general admission concerts. Go anywhere in the stadium. Great memories.
Partied with these guys summer 81.....Biloxi Mississippi I took my brother to see them for his 29th birthday at a small bar on the beach! A bunch of cool guys A USAF Veteran 🇺🇸 Rock ‘n Roll
From about 1977 to 1983 or so, both Magic Mountain & Disneyland had “Late Entry” tickets at either 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm as a teenager it was great, for $4.00 you could get into the park ride a few rides and at Magic Mountain watch a concert in the amphitheater or at Disney they had 4 nightclubs for teenagers with different music genres. Was an awesome time to be a teen in So Cal.
If Rob and Dennis "partied hard" before this show, they sure don't show it. Maybe others can see it but I can't-- their performance sure doesn't suffer any. It's a great show, and the cute girls are everywhere! Dennis was a force to reckon with-- what a powerful voice and his songwriting was top-notch ("Walking Through The Country" & "I Can Turn Off The Rain" among many others). 1979, too vivid for me! First year out of high school, finding myself stationed overseas on high alert due to Iran's taking our embassy hostage, a short time later Russia invades Afghanistan, Olympics were cancelled, Carter re-starts military conscription-- yeah, my timing has never been anything to brag about (I recall thinking 'what in the hell have I gotten myself into?!'). As long as there were bright spots like this show, I can look back on this year and not coil in horror at the events that took place! Thanks, Chris, this is MUCH too cool!
Great sound! Rob is fiiiine! I miss Warren Entner in this video. OMG, his voice! I can hear it so clearly on Live for Today, "One, two, three, four!
Shah-la, la-la-la-la, live for today
Shah-la, la-la-la-la, live for today
And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, ay-ay-ay
Shah-la, la-la-la-la live for today (live for today)" and on Midnight Confessions, "There's a little gold ring you wear on your hand
Makes me understand
There's another before me, you'll never be mine
I'm wastin' my time!"
Sooo good! In 1968, Warren Entner and drummer Rick Coonce were contestants on the game show The Dating Game. Entner remained with the band until 1973, leaving the Grass Roots after the Alotta Mileage album. He was involved on the production side of some of the group's later work on which he participated, and later he left to go into music management. It was an amicable parting and he and the remaining and newer members of the band stay friends to this day. I really love in this video how someone replaced Dennis Provisor on keyboards and Rob brought him up to sing the chorus in Midnight Confessions.❤ The members of this band were equally adept at blue-eyed soul, folk-rock, and bubblegum music, mixing the styles often. I laugh at Rob jokingly calling the band's engagements "The Geritol Tour" not long before his passing away due to complications from a fall at home. He was 67. I really miss this music. It was created in a time when things were so innocent. Family dinners still existed, with all members of the family expected at the table and Sunday was pot roast night. I was so blessed to have older siblings and friends who love this music as much as I do even from a young age. It was the bomb being a kid in the 60s, and a teenager in the 70s! Then in my twenties in the 80s! What a blessing! Some really great music came out of those decades.
C. Smith - I saw Rob at least a half dozen times from the 80's to the early 2000's and wow... I remember him calling his Grass Roots show 'The Geritol Tour' in the later years! He was a doll ❤️
That Dating Game clip I had posted here on my channel but UA-cam must've taken it down. And I lost the original video file. 😩 Hopefully someone downloaded it and will repost it!
Thank you for your wonderful post... I'm going to pin it!
It's always wonderful to see someone who has a love for The Grassroots. Oh what a great experience seeing Rob in concert must have been. ❤️ Thank you for pinning my post. 😊
I babysat for Rob Grill and his wife Darlene for several years in the 70s, I started watching their son Christian when he was five months old. Rob was one of the nicest men I have ever met. I went to numerous concerts when he performed locally. He was a fantastic performer, listening to all these songs brings back a lot of great memories. I am 68 years old now
Deanne Fabro - How lucky you were to have that experience...thanks for sharing! RIP Christian and Rob.
I remember watching them on AB and Rob brought his newborn son (Christian) on stage. What a great day
I've only met one "Rock star" in my life and it was Rob, at least for that 2 minute encounter I agree that he was a really nice guy.
Cool
Jelly of you, lol! I was born in 66, so I was little , but I'm autistic , my daddy was a musician, so we had music all the time, all different sorts, and though I have liked all genres since I was able to listen, dance, and finally sing, guitar pop rock bands are what I miss most. The last really good pop rock guitar bNd that I remember coming out wS Matchbox 20. There's been a few one hit orders since, but the pop and Spotify charts are, by and large, abysmal . As a trained singer myself, I abhor Autotune, it takes the personality out of a voice. I WANT to hear your voice and it's expressiveness, not a flat tone in place of a voice. I can recognize many Singers, guitarists, bassists, keyboard and plants, drummers, percussion, just bu their style, well, at least before Autotune. Geez, I played jazz in school, so I know a lot of the old big band and ja,z greats just by the tone of their instrument. That is my long winded was to say I love The Grass Roots, and bands like The Box Tops, Big Star, and numerous others I'm too high to think of now, lol! I've noticed a whole helluva lot of kids of all colors and cultures getting more into older music, and the only reason I can think of is they're bored what the corporations want them to hear. My kids like all kinds of music, so remember, us older folks, hope is not yet lost, lol! Expose your kids or grandkids to this kind of stuff, and other stuff you liked. Let them make the decision. It's a helluve lot more family friendly than whatever on Spotify, lol! Sorry for the novel, just thought the thought, "if you don't expose your loved ones to music that you like, you may never know if they might like it! ❤ God Bless, Allah Akbar, Blessed Be, and Namaste. ❤
They are long overdue to be in the R and R Hall of Fame……….their music never ever gets old…..🌸☮️🌸🦋
I gave up on the Hall of Fame. There are many, who should be there; but aren’t. Three Dog Night, Johnny Rivers and Johnny Maestro, from the Brooklyn Bridge, are 3 that come to mind.
The Monkees and The Guess Who are glaring non entries as well as quite a few more.
Who cares the ones not there are the TRUE ARTISTS!
❤
Yes this is so true
One of the greatest vocal bands of the sixties and seventies. God did I love the Grass Roots!
I heard of Rob Grill's death, ironically from Chuck Negron. Chuck lost his mind that night, I have never seen a man cry like that in my life. I can tell you also, I am happy to still have Dennis Provisor and Mark Dawson, who kept on the legacy of the Grass Roots. The Grass Roots need to keep going FOREVER!
The sixties and early seventies
Best music of all time.
I got my first car in 1975, had a decent AM radio. I loved driving the backs roads with the windows down and my favorite Top 40 AM station turned on, crank up the volume for a Grass Roots song. You could never play the Grass Roots too loud.
Oh my word ❤ lol grass roots. I will be 70 on my birthday. The talent from these guys keep me going ❤
This group was one of my favorites in the 60’s& 70’s . I miss this music .
I was madly in love with Rob Grill since I first saw them in the sixties. My heart broke when passed. They will always be my favorite band.
I think I heard . That. Man could they sing . And live. Fantastic.
Fi😅rst concert I went to,Santa Monica '69 . They should have gotten more recognition, I'm 66 and really miss all that good music from those times.heck I even miss vinyl and the sleeves they came in
Truly the most underrated band of the best music era……rest well amongst the stars Rob Grill 💔💔💔💔
Very underrated band, I saw them live. Heard they couldn’t play, wrong! Great musicians and singers!
Grill's awesome talent, skills and LEADERSHIP helped create a supergroup legend!
I am James F JR... I got to see the Grass Roots before Rob Grill died and at the amusement park this was the Song they began the concert with and they were amazing Live. Nice guys. Rob Grill Is missed. R.I.P. Rob Grill. My Songs are Temptation Eyes, Midnight Confession my Favorite, and Live for the Day. Yes, this group was one of my Very favorite ..top 5 . Have a Great Day.
Loved this music for 60 years. Yes, I said 60 years. Still love it.
Who doesn't LOVE Rob Grill & the Grass Roots!! Such fantastics songs!
...there's a reason this FABULOUS MUSIC is still played!❤
I’m 70 and still enjoying all these songs what a great period of time and music 🎉
The Grass Roots. And Rob Grill. Terrific. What memories.
Been listening since I was a teenager. Always a favorite of mine.
How can The Grass Roots NOT be in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
We are such a lucky generation of kids. We had So much Great music, while growing up.
awwww
i love maureen mcgovern
@@TheNawlinzNative I’m not the singer.
@@maureenmcgovern6119 I bet you get that a lot! In '72 when I was in the 7th grade there were TWO girls named Maureen McGovern in our jr. high-- every time we saw them we would sing "...it's got to be the morning after..." Nothing mean, it was all in fun. But what annoying little bastards we kids could be.
@@SkeltonKnaggsLives Hi Shane, Can you believe, I still get it. We even have another Maureen McGovern in our family. I thought it was funny! I also have a sister named Elizabeth.
@@maureenmcgovern6119 I swear this is true: I have a cousin named Andy (Griffith), and he has 2 dogs-- Barney & Goober. He hears about it all the time, too.
One of my all time favorite bands. They do not get the recognition they deserve.
Agree! They're the best!!👍👍
Phenomenal band. It's completely true! Our generation really did have the best music Ever!
I’m 36. The first concert I ever saw was The Grass Roots, Herman’s Hermits, and the Buckinghams. I love this music.
Rob's voice is just...GAWD!..so good. Love this band
Man Rob looked good here !
wow....a real live, non lip synching performance from one of my favorite groups of the 70's
I love how Rob hangs on his long time band mate so much compation good buddies 👍 and sing harmony well together...Rob and I were Neighbors when he lived in Lake County Florida Eustis and MT. DORA
Just imagine today's so called "artists" getting up on a stage without autotune, robot drum machines and just performing like these guys and all the other bands of that era? These people were sufficient musicians such that they sang on key and in harmony with one another with discernable melodic lines and on themes like love, breaking up/loneliness and the like rather than odes to their bitches, "ho's" and plans to gun down their enemies. Grass Roots weren't profound, just plain fun. How pop music has degenerated in the 50+ years I first sang along to my AM radio. Pop music of 2022 is entirely formulaic, scripted by computer programs. These guys weren't afraid to get on a stage and make a few mistakes with a truly live set. Nice to be reminded of when "artists" really were musicians.
You are so right!
Yes n that organ is killer😁👏👏👏👏👏love it All
They didn't play their own instruments on their hits. It was The Wrecking Crew.
@@anthonymcdibble9496 Read it again. The poster was referring to the Grass Roots' LIVE concerts. Also... they did play their instruments in the studio and the WC *supplemented* the recordings. The only hit that was totally the Wrecking Crew playing was Midnight Confessions.
You are so right!
Rob Grill is so gorgeous... and oh that voice!❤️💕❤️
WOW!!
Been married 50 yrs come June.
Remember making out to "Greatest Hits" on the living room floor.
Think it may be time for a re-do.
My favorite group 60’’s 70’s
We had the best music and you can understand what they’re singing those were the best days
So smooth. Love them. Their music will last forever
Why are the not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame they deserve to be👍
Another super hard working band from back in the day!! The difference is this band has or had about 25 songs on the charts!! Write and play and perform to mostly written material from themselves!! A great band to listen to now an then for sure!!
Such awesome music. Meant a lot to us in the Army during Vietnam era. RIP Rob.
Served in 69/70 great music
@@anthonypassariello5951 U.S. Army. Active duty from 71-77. Basic at Lewis (B-1-1), AIT at Gordon (31L), jump school at Benning, then Ft. Bragg (HHC 50th Signal), then Okinawa (USARBCO) and back to Lewis (268th Signal) until I ETS'ed.
I agree. We had a ton of great music back in the day.
Thank you for those who served in Viet Nam. Thank you Grassroots for your great music at a time in our lives we needed some happy times. RIP Rob.
R. I. P " The Legendary Rob Grill".
Rib Grill was one of the most legendary RnR vocalist of all time. First heard them on the radio when I was in junior high school (69 now)…the song, Temptation Eyes and have been a fan of the Grass Roots ever since. Broke my heart when I read about Rob’s passing in 2011. I never was able to find out what kind of fall he suffered his head injury from. Everything I read just said “he died from a head injury after falling”. If you happen to know more please share.
RTR
Grill, one fabulous musical group leader! Perfect musical rhythms, timed vocals, superb arrangements - building electric ENERGY - fabulous musical excitement!
There never will be another Rob !
Remembering him wow !
My favorite band! Brings back fond memories of my childhood.
I became a fan the first time when I heard "Let's Live For Today" in 1967. I was 11 years old and I have been hooked ever since. I was lucky enough when I was in 8th grade, after begging my parents, to see The
Grass Roots perform live at a local venue "The Stadium". I had such a crush on Rob Grill. Fast forward 2008, I saw Rob perform with The Grass Roots at Epcot. I stayed for all three shows ---- it was a time machine. I was 13 again! Every one of their songs is on my Iphone and every time a song of their's plays -- I am again 13. Better than any plastic surgery!!
Judith Sarsten - I wasn't lucky enough to see Rob when I was a teen. But in 1982, I was able to get a seat right in front of him at the stage when the GRs performed at a smaller venue. I was with my future husband, and thankfully he was very forgiving, lol! Saw them many times after that. Rob is truly missed! 😔
Good for you! Love the Grassroots!
I became a fan after I heard the same song. I never got to see them but I was hooked. They were so underrated
Wow, The Grassroots, you guys are great. RIP Rob Gill.
Love I heard these songs in the 60’s, loved them right away…RIP Rob Grill ♥️
I was teenager music like this was prevalent and ill never forget bands like this . Great musicians and awesome vocals.....Music and bands like the Grass Roots will live on long after I'm gone..... Great memories
Loved everything the Grass Roots ever sang & still listen to them in 2023. Saw them perform once in Chicago. 1st rate artists!!
Such a fantastic voice and those harmonies are top notch. Talent not auto tune.
Wow, what a great band. I remember our cheer leaders would dance to their music at our pep rallies. Great memories. I sure miss the 1970's...
Very Good. Better then the Crap we have on the Radio today
Even commercials were better back then.
Rob Grill, was the man. I was fortunate to have seen them and spoke to some of the guy's. They were awsome. My wife then loved these guys. They had some great hits. But missing Rob after and some other lead I saw here on you tube. Cant be compared. He was one of those voices that cant be replaced.
I had the pleasure of introducing this band at a dive bar called the Paloma in Kandiyohi Minnesota back in the early 80s. Got to chat up Rob and the band a bit.....Rob was so gracious. So much fun. So many memories come flooding back every time I hear a GR song!
This talented group and fine looking men AWESOME! Their music will live on!
Great group, awesome vocals from all. I'm 76 now but WOW! Where they ever hott!
I just love Rob Grill. May he rest in peace. 💔
I love him too❤️
Rob Grill was so talented. Great voice and no matter who he sang with ~ he made it work! Gotta love him! ❤️❤️2020
I loved Robb Grill. I was sorry to hear he passed. I did get to see him
I saw Rob in 1985 & 1986
In my world "Midnight Confession" is EPIC!!!
Trivia Fsct;
When they first released "Midnight Confession" 1968 the Grass Roots appeared live at the Rolling Hills Theatre located in Rolling Hills area of South Bay area, east of the Redondo/Hermosa Beach areas, and at the northern base of Palos Verdes. It was a huge event that packed the theatre that day. I was 8 yrs old and my Babysitter took one of my brothers and I there. It was super exciting, and they held this big dance contest divided up in age groups. When they called my age group to the front, my babysitter urged me on to go down and be part of the contest. So, we lined up each side of the band and they played Midnight Confession and danced my little 8 yr old heart out lol. I can remember feeling very self concious, yet I put forth alot of effort. I remember one of band members saying to another " look at her go!" Lol. I have no idea which band members they were at all. I cant remember now who was who, but he had a guitar in front of him. They really were performing, no lip sync 😊 I didnt win in my age category, a girl probably 10 yrs old did, and I was so disappointed 😂.
How fortunate I am to have had that opportunity at such a young age.
Thanks for sharing that wonderful memory. Sounds like something they would do! Rob loved their fans... of all ages!
Wonderful music from the legendary Grass Roots, proud fan for over 50 years
I got to see them in Cumberland, Maryland in 1971 when they had the quintet. I think that was when the group was at it's absolute strongest! Almost 30 years later in the early 2000's, my wife and I got to see them in Pittsburgh at an oldies concert sponsored by radio station 94.5 WWWS! Rob Grill hadn't lost a step and was still one super performer! His on stage humor was second to no one! We miss you Rob!
I'M PRETTY SURE I SAW THEM IN pittsburgh,pa then,Tommy James closed the show with Crimson And Clover with a full light show,I'm a big of both bands,great show
So many memories...
I've died & gone to Heaven. Love all these old songs !!!
Me too you got great taste in music
Rob Grill you will be forever loved and missed.Fly high with the angels!💓
I seen the Rob Grill Roots probably 5x after 1982 until 1998. Always fun to watch
@@floatsting20 I'm jealous! Never got the chance.
Never got the chance to see them
I saw them in the 70's. Talked with and danced with Rob💞. Oh ya, I'll never forget that night!
Such a beautiful talented kind-hearted and handsome man. No more pain for ya dude.In Gods arms may you rest😢❣️✌️
It makes me cry thinking back then how innocent things were and my parents still alive happy times wow this new world is really fu-ked up love you all see you in the afterlife
Don't do it! There's still good in the world... There are still things to look forward to and believe in
I feel the same way
The internet happened. Now innocence is gone. People watch wars in live living color. People said it would revolutionize the world...I think it changed things. Maybe I'm old lol
These guys sang out the ideals of loving men ❤. I think even then we had men walking among us with nefarious designs that weren’t as exposed as they are now. I love that a segment of mankind lived to sing out on the subject of love.
Bad stuff was still going on- most people were just more naive.
So sad that Rob Grill is gone !
They belong in the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME. Not Rapers or Dolly parton , she is country not Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
Agree, pop singers included. To her credit Dolly declined, but HOF told her they were putting her in anyway. So she showed up and wowed fellow inductees with her charm and personality!
Many memories ......growing up in the 60s and 70s was a dream!!
What a great band!
Saw the Grass Roots back in 1973 in Huntington WV at the Memorial Field House with my cousin, Vickie Marple. Good memories of younger years!💖
Wow. Love this group❤❤
Always loved the Grass Roots. One of the first bands I heard when I started to listen to music. I was 11. Haven’t seen this mixture of band members. Warren was replaced but the new member sounded amazing. He was right on pitch.
@John Keckley That is Scott Black Hoyt, he was with the band in the late 70's. He has his own channel on YT, and visits here from time to time. if you scroll through this thread you will see where he's commented and replied to fans!
Love The Grass Roots...Rob Grill is so awesome, but the entire is band is fabulous!!! I have great memories of when their songs were popular in the 60's and 70's...even tho I was pretty young, they were some of the best times of my life...summer time and The Grass Roots on the radio...so cool...LOVE this band eternally...!!!!
that was excellent
Best songs ever! Best rock & roll songs! My favorite!!
Loving this handsome version of Rob. But love the bass playing Rob. He really has the best hair always.
I met Rob Grill in 2004 in Waukesha Wisconsin the Grassroots opened up for the Rascals it was a free concert put on by 95.7 FM got a chance to go with my mom these were her two favorite groups I lost my mom on March 4th 2018 thanks Mom for turning me on to all the great 60s and 70s music I miss you
Slick Mic Sorry for the loss of your mom. 😞 But welcome to the two most awesome decades of music!
I Agree Wholeheartedly The 60's and 70's Had THEE best music and I was only born in '59. No matter how young at the time I knew every word to these soulful popular songs. It's STILL my "Happy Place" to be...even if it's only on UA-cam !!
Barbara Mitchell me too songs like this never get old or bands like this I'm 52 but I will listen to this great music to my last day on Earth.. bless you always
God Bless you always too, Slick Mic. My most sincere condolences go out to you for the loss of your Mom. She knew great music and passed her love on to you, in more ways than one. Cherish the memories and I'll be listening to these songs right along with you...Forever xx
Barbara Mitchell thank you so very much for your very kind words God bless you always and I wish you nothing but happiness in 2019 it's hard to believe that it's 2019 almost already!!!
Gorgeous! Fantastic memories for me. I was a young girl in LOVE with these guys and their music! 💖💖💖
Par Excellence!!! Bring back this music
I saw them once great show. I believe it was around this time frame. They were touring hitting the local music venues around the country. Unfortunately bands can’t do this anymore. A lot of the music venues have become dance venues where they pay a dj to play electronica and overcharge for drinks.
Just plug into PA and go. I miss these days tho
One of my all-time fav 70's group. 70"S went by to fast ~ At least we have the memories ~
Love this band grew up on this music
This such great music.
he was hot when he was young and thru the yrs he kept aging like fine wine what a sexy man he is !
Love the Grass Roots and Rob Grill is awesome theyare great
Always loved their music. Rob looks like he doesn't know what to do with his hands since he isn't playing his guitar.
Partied with the originals in Western Washington College in early spring of 1969 when they got into town early. Did a lot of PF Sloan's tunes early on.
Best band ever, still have CD’s of theirs, Scott was fabulous with the group...wish Rob was still with us...thx for all the music
I agree, Number One.
Mairi Rose Its funny that you say you still have CDs of theirs. I still have the original albums!!! From a time when a "record player" was my favorite entertainment. And general admission concerts. Go anywhere in the stadium. Great memories.
Thank you, Mairi!
Yes Scott did great
Great guys met them in the 70s loved Wisconsin nice guys and they played in so many honky bars here bought as many albums as I could as a kid
Rob Grill rules!
Partied with these guys summer 81.....Biloxi Mississippi I took my brother to see them for his 29th birthday at a small bar on the beach! A bunch of cool guys
A USAF Veteran 🇺🇸 Rock ‘n Roll
Maryann soooo Cool!
Same here.And more. Fun times.
From about 1977 to 1983 or so, both Magic Mountain & Disneyland had “Late Entry” tickets at either 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm as a teenager it was great, for $4.00 you could get into the park ride a few rides and at Magic Mountain watch a concert in the amphitheater or at Disney they had 4 nightclubs for teenagers with different music genres. Was an awesome time to be a teen in So Cal.
i would love to pick your brain
If Rob and Dennis "partied hard" before this show, they sure don't show it. Maybe others can see it but I can't-- their performance sure doesn't suffer any. It's a great show, and the cute girls are everywhere! Dennis was a force to reckon with-- what a powerful voice and his songwriting was top-notch ("Walking Through The Country" & "I Can Turn Off The Rain" among many others). 1979, too vivid for me! First year out of high school, finding myself stationed overseas on high alert due to Iran's taking our embassy hostage, a short time later Russia invades Afghanistan, Olympics were cancelled, Carter re-starts military conscription-- yeah, my timing has never been anything to brag about (I recall thinking 'what in the hell have I gotten myself into?!'). As long as there were bright spots like this show, I can look back on this year and not coil in horror at the events that took place! Thanks, Chris, this is MUCH too cool!
Man I miss this music
Love or Loving someone in life is the greatest thing that can ever happen. The relationship is best for Love and Peace and Happiness ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎵😊😊😊🎶🎶🎶
Great voice and sexy as hell Rob Grill was. Rest in Peace Rob
Warren and Rob must have been every girl's dream I would imagine
So agree
Yes!!!!
Yessss indeed
This lineup is good. The golden days of Dennis, Rob and Warren were epic!
Don't forget Ricky!!!!
Hall of Fame !!!!!!!!!! Let's get it done
Love listening to them, but must admit I miss the original band with Warren..
This was my first band that I actually bought a vinyl album. Still play it. LOVE Rob Grill rest in peace MA 💃🕺
One of my top three bands of all time.