Why Do People Like Steel Panther?
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Yay! Steel Panther have returned with a new song called "1987" and I have to say it made me feel a little bit emotional. What an incredible year for music, it has to be one of my favourites. Let's have a listen to Steel Panther's lament in this song. What do you think?
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The reason why people love them so much is because of their chemistry along with their amazing talent. These dudes are serious musicians. Gotta love 'em
They are immensely talented.
I was 17 in 1987 and yes, everything did feel different back then.
What a fab song!
I was 17 after halfway through July of 1987 myself. We were really wild as Hell throughout the late 80s as teenagers. I would hate to know if my nieces and nephews would know 1/8 of the insane shit we did.
18.
Great time for so much. I was ecstatic when Floyd put out their “momentary lapse of reason” album. We all lost our sh-t.
I was born in 1987. Waaaaaaa. hahaha.
As was I. Graduated high school a year early and never looked back. Ok, maybe I looked back now and then...
It's their only serious song they have and they aren't even a serious band
Can’t get enough of these guys, so gifted musically and really good entertainers live.
My favourite lyric from the song is “when guys wore more lipstick than girls, and no one seemed to care” 😂
No one cared because that was just part of it at the time and they weren't trying to be girls like today. Back then and through out history everyone knew there are only 2 genders and when you are born you are one or the other.
Tipper Gore was certainly in a general uproar over the music and people who make it.
I will always LOVE the fact that a "joke" band is the best band from the 80s glam metal revival
I had exactly the same reaction. I was 18 in 1987 and metal was everything to me then. I loved all the bands they mention...still do! Best days of my life!
I’m with ya all the way on that bro! I was there too at age 18. What a magical time to be alive and young.
I was five I 1987. I got screwed.
I was 7 that year and I remember being able to tune into any FM radio station and 9 times out of 10 they would be playing Def Leppard 😀
I’ve seen them 4 or 5 times now and managed to get on stage with them at one of their shows. My husband gets very upset when I insist it was the best day of my life 😂
I can't imagine why. 😉
17 girls in a row 😊
Brilliant😂
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I love this band and I would be pissed too 🤣
Honestly Steel Panther and the Darkness are both up there in my all time favourites! This is such a wholesome crossover and as insightful and entertaining as ever!
I’ve been hoping for a dual tour for years as unlikely as it is! If you guys were their special guest on their European leg of the tour I’d probably cry the whole night!
Back to back on the barrier at Download this year truly tipped me over the edge of something 😭🤩❤️. One of my top live music experiences!
I've got tickets to one of the UK dates and I would be far too happy to see Justin and the lads with SP. Perfect match for a gig.
@@chrisgoblin4857 I watched a Michael Starr live Instagram and jokingly asked when they were touring together and he actually answered in it. Basically saying it would be logistically so hard and also scheduling in the past has got in the way.
But there has clearly been intention! I will hold out my hope until I see it happen 😭🤩🤞🏻
1 out of 2 aint bad.
My ears are still recovering from my rock n roll week in Sydney a few months back. Saw The Darkness one night and a few days later, Panther. Loved it!
Good comedians make you laugh, but the great ones can also make you cry. They got me on this one. Probably the best written song from Panther thus far. The comedy and silly songs are great, but this one is on another level as far as nostalgia and capturing that magical feeling of the 80's that you can only know if you were there.
I agree possibly lyrically and thematically their best song thus far and the most deep and meaningful. But musically, I think they have much more better written songs.
Great car mechanics can make you cry, too. And plumbers
@@GizzyDillespee yeah, when they send you the bill.
I was there -- It sucked! (Except for alt and punk).
@@LeshaAnnyea, I respect Steel Panther for their talent, but I can’t stand most hair metal. Shits so corny.
Steel Panther are fantastic - great musicians, the songs are great. I saw them live this year - it was one of the best live shows I've been to.
I totally enjoy your channel cheers from Canada. 🇨🇦 I graduated high school and was 18 in 1987. ‘ 87 had some brutal music for all genres Keep Rockin !!
I graduated High School in 1987
U2 - The Joshua Tree
The Cult - Electric
The Replacements - Pleased to Meet Me
Prince - Sign O The Times
George Michael - Faith
Guns and Roses - Appetite for Destruction
Depeche Mode - Music For The Masses
The Cure - Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
R.E.M - Document
Whitesnake - Whitesnake
Just list a few from an incredible year of music.
I have to admit, this almost brought a nostalgic tear to my eye. It was a helluva great time to be on the brink of adulthood. I had more fun than was legal and I wouldn't trade it for anything. The friends I had then are still my friends now. Glorious times. 🤗🤩🥰
I've been a huge Steel Panther fan for a half a decade. Incredibly talented guys. Also, I do believe Satchel was already in his mid 60s in 1987.
"half a decade" hehhehehehehe
Satchel was born in 1970. How could he have been even close to his 60s in 1987?
@@CellShadedVisual You obviously don't get the joke or you're joking.
Want to mention the absolute brilliant production along with the really heart felt lament
I was 17 in 87, this song is a wonderful nostalgic journey for me!
For years i always thought abt 87. The biggest albums. The best tours. This song talks to each one of us.
Steel panther has always been a fun listen for me every now and then, but I thought this song took their songwriting to a different depth. Awesome and emotional 🤘
As much as I like Steel panther I must say that 1986 was THE year for me . Master of puppets, Peace sells, Pleasure to kill and Reign in blood to name a few. If you lived in the 80's the range of music you had to choose from was phenomenal.
Best intros to UA-cam videos on the planet. Always cracks me up. National treasure this geezer! Genuine charisma 🙌
I honestly didn't hear any intrusive noise from the workers outside... Was kind of hoping for someone to drop a hammer and say, "shit", or something, but alas, not a peep. Great video, as always. Thanks to you, and your producer as well!
For being a comedy metal band, that song with all the little jokes in it still managed to really gut check me thinking about how life was in the 80's and the early 90's... especially after the halfway point of the song... the line about Dave and Eddie getting back together and knowing that can't happen now along with the final two lines of the song really just hit me like a truck. Not just for memories, but the realization of just how much time has passed and how we're all getting older... It somehow became a real eye opener that my youth is long behind me now and I'm staring down middle age. Guess this was the start of my mid-life crisis lol.
dave and eddie did get back together, where have you been?
@@tonybroken6353 okay, slow down, go back and read it again. At a medium pace...
When you said 1987 I immediately thought 'Whitesnake' ... what an album!
Will definitely give this SP track a listen.
been following them since the start, such a great bunch of musicians, love this take.
I think Steel Panther is fantastic. I grew up listening to all the hair metal and still have a place in my heart for those classics. Steel panther is a great tribute to that music that never should have been taking itself too seriously. Nice one Justin. You summed it up well.
Had to view the 1987 video after watching you review it. Absolutely loved it. Brought back a flood of great memories and the lyrics are priceless. Thank you Justin, for bringing another band to my attention. Cheers!
Steel Panther has taken me out of a lot of dark times and break ups. Most of my ex's hated them so whenever we break up, they are the first band that I run to, to cheer me up.
Fanther here. AND a super fan of The Darkness. Perfect combo for a video - Steel Panther + The Darkness! Thanks, Justin!
Awesome lyrical content. Makes my long for those days again. Funny how getting older gives you perspective and a bit of wisdom.
I just saw them and had a meet & greet last week here in PA. It was amazing as always. I have been a fan since day one. Death to all but metal!
Steel Panther nailed the time on the head. My 1987? Dokken, Def Leppard, Poison, Ratt, Great White, White Lion, Motley Crue blasting on 11 thru the Alpine in my Camaro Z28. Spuds McKenzie, girls laying in the sun for hours with suntan lotion (NOT BLOCK) on. Oh yeah, I saw the Crue in 1987. They were awesome. They had this opening band none of my friends or me had ever heard of. They were called Guns N Roses. Yeah, 1987. Take me back & just leave me there permanently. 🤘
I have seen Satchel and Michael Starr ( Ralph Saenz) play in a Van Halen tribute band "Atomic Punks" in early 2000s and they were amazing. They actually opened me up to a lot of VH's deeper tracks and made me a big VH fan. I saw Van Halen at the US festival and truth be told, Atomic Punks were a100000 times better performance. A couple years after I saw Atomic Punks, I was rehearsing with my band in a San Fernando studio and I bumped into Ralph and had a chat with him. Steel Panther was rehearsing right next to us and they sounded so awesome. Anyone who knows 80's metal will love this band because first and foremost, they are fantastic musicians, and second, they inject great humor without being insulting to the genre. Watching Michael Starr doing Ozzy impersonation is spot on and hilarious. They are awesome.
They have one of the greatest Christmas songs ever! The Stocking song. Being that it grossed out my gf and my bday is on Christmas day my holiday cheer grew ten fold this year! Cheers JH!
I was 23 in 87, up til then I had been a punk. In the mid 80s I started getting into the London Glam/punk/metal scene and then onto the American metal stuff. Many of my friends laughed and thought me a fool! I still love all these genres.
February 26, 1987 Was my first gig, Europe at the Liverpool Empire. What a decade❤️
A couple of years ago when Steel Panther use to play here almost every weekend I was talking to Russ/Satchel after the show. He asked me who I thought they should tour with. I told him the Darkness. We then had a long conversation about you and your brothers melodic guitar solos. A bunch of cool dudes them Steel Panther guys are.
I was so lucky this year to see Steel Panther on a Monday and The Darkness on Saturday night. Amazing!!!!!
I'm going to see them for the first time in London next year. Really cannot wait. I was listening to them at the gym the other day and just couldn't help but laugh out loud. Great music in the late 80's just loved that era, so many gigs I went to.
You won't be disappointed. I just saw them a week ago for the 8th time in four different country That's dedication! And they're worth it. Satchel signed my Satchel signature model Charvel as well. Awesome dudes on and off stage.
I took a friend, who's into "serious" modern heavy metal, to a Panther show. His expectations weren't high, but he said it was one of the best concerts he'd ever been to.
I graduated high school in 1987!! And nothing will ever be the same....great vid Justin! I was also fortunate to see SP at the Whisky a couple years back...never laughed so hard at a rock show.
Its really good. Probably the first Steel Panther song to mix some comedic lines with intentional nostalgia and shout outs to the rock stars of the 80's. I hope it leads to more singles where they cover some more serious things with their brand of comedy
Thanks!
Thanks Brandon!
I cried so much hearing 1987, Steel Panther did an amazing job can't wait for the new album.
I love Steel Panther, it's such a hyper focused parody of an 80s Glam band done perfectly. All of the band are amazing at what they do and I can't wait to see them on tour next year when they're here in the UK.
I'm liking the chilled background music you've added, Jussy!
Steel Panther are amazing musicians, comedians and song writers. We are lucky to have them. ❤️
Steel Panther are definitely one of my favourite bands and they make me laugh so much 😆 glad you have done a review of them!
I'd like to put in a complaint...
I only meant to watch one video and I've been binging them for the last two nights....
I've now got your theme as a bloody earworm...
Loving the vids, thanks dude!
Yes it is bloody awesome! In 1987 I was 17 and in the final year of high school AND in a band! So I totally relate to this great song and its sentiment.
Im in the class of 87. It was special then. Somehow you knew it as it was happening. And that special era continues to resonate today. An enchanted time I feel incredibly grateful to have experienced during my high school years. Of the memories I recall it was truly wonderful. And there are many memories I can’t remember at all. Sign of the times indeed. I actually have hundreds of hours of 8mm tapes from them. I’ve been thinking about having them digitally converted and post them all to youtube. You didn’t have to be there. The footage I have is priceless and damn sure entertaining. I would love to share them.
87 graduate here. Bon Jovis “never say goodbye” was our prom song.
@@BigBass-xf5yi that’s one of the memories I can’t recall. lol
Or maybe it was because I made my appearance at the prom long enough to get the picture taken and then jetted with my date. 😎
Love the laughter you bring in the morning thank you it could be the difference of a good day or a bad day but if you start with a laugh most likely it is going to be a good day ✌
I listened to Steel Panther aggressively on repeat for the 8 years of secondary school and I love all the chaos and comedy of it, but more than anything every tune slaps. Also can't believe that was you on party all day, I did think at the time why does this bit sound so regionally English 🤣
I ran away from home in 85 and was living the rock n roll dream at 18 in 1987. Nothing but lifelong friends and great memories. Long live rock n roll!
I spit my drink out when you flipped them shades up. hahahah IDK why but that shit was fucking comedy gold to me
I have been lucky enough to see the Darkness and Steel Panther in my lifetime, got on stage with SP and was next to Justin when he went off the balcony - bucket list checked for this gal;)
One of the all time best live bands currently! Both musically talented and hilarious for the more 80’s metal crowd.
I love Steel Panther! Thank you for covering this song. I've already preordered their new cd! I love the 80's music!
Thanks for the flashback Justin I feel very old now!! Awesome though, growing up in those days!!! 😢
Earned my like and subscription, that was well produced and edited. Also very insightful and entertaining
LUV STEEL PANTHER and their INCORRECTNESS VIDEOS !😁🤘
Keep doing what you’re doing - these “chats” are great fun and sometimes quite informative. 👍🏻🤣
I showed Steel Panther to all the dudes in my platoon back in the Marine Corps. We worked in a shop and blasted Panther all the time. (Shoutout Motor T)
i came across Steel Panther by accident just random youtubing… i love them so much and got to see them once in concert so far (got to meet them as well)
one of my best memories of '87 was down the front at Donnington with Bonjovi on stage and during the encore, Bruce Dickinson got up with Dee Snyder to sing travellin' man. Bruce unfamiliar with the lyrics had a song sheet. About the third chorus, he chucked the paper and announced that IRON MAIDEN is going to be here in 1988. The place erupted and got the biggest cheer of the day. fucking amazing.
The PMRC would of loved Steel Panther!! Thanks for introducing me to this.
It's sad that we live in a world, where far too many people take themselves seriously.
This will be my third time seeing these brilliant guys! Never cease to amaze me with their shows!
Steel panther...I can listen to them all day.... every day!
Justin....Ure take on this is amazing 👏 I have just booked steel in Glasgow 02 in the balcony standing though.....needs to be again saw godsmack last time best place to be.....darkness would be amazing there missed out last time
Great review, I see Steel Panther everytime they come to town.
Love this band, love this song, love the sentiment. And live, they are faultless.
Great stuff mate, I love the fact you love them too! Steel Panther are one of the best.
Great video and fantastic song! I would love to see you have a chat with Satchel about your favourite guitar riffs and licks some time. Make it happen please Mr Hawkins!
Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Again!! 🕺🏽🎶🎶🎶
Every god damn day!
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I met the singer in a random way and didnt know what the band was. He invited me to the show. After talking for 10-15 mins he said he has to go get ready. Came back in the full outfit. Show was absolutely great and Micheal couldn't have been a more likeable guy. After seeing the Darkness in 2004 it was refreshing to see an American banc carrying the torch.
I look forward to reading this channel’s video descriptions.
1987 my favourite year for music, Appetite for Destruction, strange ways here we come, kiss me kiss me kiss me, Hysteria, Permanent Vacation, Girls Girls Girls, hold your fire and the year my wife was born. Can’t wait for this new new Steel Panther album 🤘🏻
I knéw when I saw your outfit it had to be about Steel Panther😂missed out on them unfortunately last year when they were in The Netherlands. Great musicians and comedians
Steel Panther is the shit, and they’re awesome people. Have had the luxury of gigging alongside them 5 times now… and every show we’ve played with them has been a blast. They’re standup dudes and great professionals 🙏🏼
'Hysteria' dropped in 87, the follow up to the massively successful 'Pyromania'. 7 singles off 'Hysteria' reached Billboard with 'Love Bites' hitting number one. 'Hysteria' arguably was - along with Van Halen 'the' biggest record of that era, the genius Steve Clark's magical live performances, his writing/creating of 90% of their lyrics and actual music has enabled Leppard to tour off what he left the band, 'Mutt' Lange's masterpiece this record was. Both 'Hysteria/Pyromania' have been certified Diamond in the US. 25+ million units sold for 'Pyro/Hysteria' each, those are staggering numbers - only Van Halen could match Leppard. 'Hysteria' was arguably 'the' record that could never be bested, it's layered guitar parts and although many fans hated it as it was very different to Leppard's early records that 'Mutt' also produced, a heavier sound - 'Hysteria' still has some hard rock kick arse songs. Like 'Never Mind The Bollocks' - 'Hysteria/Pyromania' remain brilliant records that defined the best decade ever, the 80's.
Every time I hear 1987 mentioned I think of John Sykes and his playing on Whitesnake 1987 album!
THIS!
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I love steel panther, that’s a great track! They’re really incredible musicians and a funny band with great songs.
Wow. Absolutely no words! Keep rockin Justin. Love ur vids. All the best to yourself and the rest of the band 🤘🤘
I absolutely love this band...great video Justin...
It's simple really, they're fun, the songs are amazing, their musicianship is top notch & they bring the 80s back bigtime
Steel panther definitely put on a great live show. They are hilarious live and on recording. That’s on top of the amazing musicianship. Satchel is a monster.
The most humble guys in rock and roll! Got backstage at the dressingroom and at the afterparty one time, with Lexxie and Stixx. Good memories :)
to be honest, I've never been a Steel Panther fan, but this resonates. For example, I watched the last season of Stranger Things and Metallica was obviously given the limelight, but at that time period we weren't listening to Metallica. We were listening to Randy Rhoads, Dio, Dokken, etc., and when I cook I time things by listening to Queensryche Operation Mindcrime (although that is 1988). So 1987 does resonate with me.
I love steel panther. Seen them a few times over the year's.
Yeah, 87 was fantastic. That's the year I got into the, "hair metal" scene.
Def leppard, whitesnake, bon Jovi and motley crue all had great albums out at that time.
In 84 I discovered Gary Moore....In 87 I graduated High School....Both years have a place in my heart!!
One of my favorite bands right there can’t wait for their new album! Great video!
There is a nostalgic sweeping moment if you were around and a rocker back then. I was 13 at the time.
1987 is by far the best year of the 80's decade. Album releases include: Guns N Roses "Appetite for Destruction", Motley Crue "Girls Girls Girls", U2 "The Joshua Tree", Def Leppard "Hysteria", INXS "Kick", Michael Jackson "Bad", Prince "Sign O the Times". Such an iconic year for music.
Oh, I LOVE THEM!!! Pre ordered a signed copy of their CD coming out in February! I got to see them last year and I had the best time ever! Stood right in front of Satch and captured his attention! He kept spitting his pick at me and making the BJ gesture and at the end of the concert he came over and said he was going to take me backstage and "f" me! I just stared at him! I nearly fainted like a school girl!!! Swoon!!! had a wonderful experience!!! ❤❤❤❤🌸🌹
Steel panther is probably the best newer rock band that I’ve heard in a while.
If they don't watch out, these guys are gonna singlehandedly bring back the power ballad and then we're all fooked. Dug these guys (well, the main two) since way back in their Atomic Punks days, when they kept the spirit of Diamond Dave-era Halen alive with a tribute that was both respectfully AND playfully tongue-in-cheek, which is what made the Dave-era VH so special. With Panther, sometimes, you get the feeling they're coasting a bit on the easy jokes, but then they lay down a track like this and prove they were really there by providing the sort of emotional depth that touches anyone whose hormones were calling the shots back then. Does it hold up to repeat listens? Only time will tell.
Yes that's the great thing about the band is the humure in the lyrics, and indeed amazing guitarist
Seem them three times, heading for the fourth in May. I can’t wait!
Great video, spot on with your analysis, Love Steel Panther and loved 1987, what a year to be a 17yo - topped off with G'n'R/Faster Pussycat playing Rock City.
I heard this when it first came out. It made me smile and brought back such great memories.