Bands go through rough times with members leaving and new ones coming in. Although the only original member left is JA the bassist..he is keeping the legacy going and the music is clean and tight. Much respect thank you for all you have done and continue to do.😊
Good to see the Bar-Kays still at it. I was following them back in the day when they would always be introduced as the Barking Bar-Kays. It's been quite a minute, but those were the days.
🔥🔥🔥. I saw the original band play during live play in the 70’s. It was during a performance at a nightclub called WG’s on Hwy 190 in Port Allen. La. If there are any BarKays fans who were there and inclined to comment, reach out!
I have seen them recently, and I saw them in the days gone by when the guy had the snake around his neck while he performed. I think they are great. They move around and sound great. Love them !
Do not underestimate the leadership and influence of JA on this band. I’ve seen this band in its original form, and I’ve seen the many interpolations over the years. The spirit has been consistent. BK4L✊🏿
yes, Larry is missed, but founding member James Alexander has put together a nice rendition of the classic group. the vocalists do an admirable job, and the musicians are really tight. are these the 1970’s Bar-Kays? no, but come on people… it’s 2024! 🙄
@jimy0803..Larry Dobson is not missing BUT he is missing from James Alexander lead Bar-Kays...Larry Dobson is touring also with The Bar-Kays featuring Larry Dobson,the real barking Bar-Kays.👍🏼💯💯😎
At least They Are A re Keeping The Music Going! There Have Been Always Variations Of The Band. We Just Got Used To Larry. Some Things Change. Nothing Stays The Same. As Long As "Bass Moses", James Alexander Is There. It's The Bar Kays. These Guys Are Great! I Like Em!
@RexGarvin-oq3ev..Larry Dobson also is touring with his group..The Bar-Kays featuring Larry Dobson and with Larry's Bar-Kays you gonna get the REAL BAR-KAYS.🔥👍🏼💯💯😎
I'm.ok.with it I just appreciate them keeping it going especially with all of the watered down talent that folks are paying top dollar to see so I think they sound awesome
The bass player has the right to perform as The Baykays Just like Otis Williams has the right to perform as The Temptations, he doesn't have to be there to get paid, The Chi Lites songs were sung by Eugene Recordwas the owner and he didn't perform and got paid whenever they performed. The reason why I know is I played with them .
@@justizdream1918 i huge fan since the 1970s seen them in concert about four times three with Dodson I used to feel that way about changes in old school bands but I've just learned to appreciate them keeping the spirit going despite all of the crappy talent that's coming out nowadays then they expect u to pay top dollar for it so I'm Cool with it u should be too
Very good performing Chris brought the energy But only 1 Larry Dodson with that raspy growl 😂 The Bar-Kays have al ays brought the funk keeping our house partys live when i was a teenager. Saw them live a couple times with Larry D Alot of the later cuts remind me of memories when i was stationed in Germany ! Good times 🎉
That's not the Bar-kays I was freinds with the Drummer Michael Beard he was with them from 1974 till 1985, this guy is a beast on the drums, where is Larry Dodson, Loyd smith and all of that hair, I only see one orginal member.
I saw a interview with Michael Beard and he talked about how bad he wanted to be in the Bar Kays ! And I agree with you he is a awesome drummer 🥁 and funky drummer too!!!!
I hear u but I'm cool with it especially with all of the watered down talent that folks are paying top dollar to go see this is a live band nowadays newer artists sing to a pre-recorded track so I say lets just appreciate them just keeping it going
I kind of Understand why Many Popular Hit-Making Bands are Doing this these Days...Different Variations of The Band by A Original Member or few to Tour and Promote their Hit Songs I guess...But They're Definitely Tight Playing to A Whole New Generation of Funk Music Fans Jamming to Real Musicians...But D Brought that Grateful to Believe To Do What I Love Doing Funk To Stage and The Rest Of the BAR-KAYS Would follow Right Along...Music is Great...But that BUCK WILD stage presence is noticeably missing...Love&Peace luv ya byo eJ ❤😊
The Original Barkay's would be disappointed with these performances. It was the second group of the Barkay's that was the real Shit in the late 70s,80s and 90s that had to Reorganize the Group after loosing part of the Group in the Airplane Crash with Otis Redding! The Group use to back up Otis Redding in the late 60s and early 70s! This Group should not even do what the Original Barkay's did because they are not even close and will never get there(!!!!!!!
@GeraldAbram-vh7uw..OK! Larry Dobson is the lead singer of the second group of the Barkays as you already know..well Larry Dobson has put together his own band and they are touring..Larry Dobson featuring the BarKays check them out for a 🔥 show/concert.👍🏼💯💯😎
@delldixon..Heeyy as I'm typing this I want you to know Larry Dobson has put together his own version/band of The Barkays and they're touring 2024..Larry Dobson featuring The BarKays.💯
What a sad excuse for the Barkays. This is not even close to the masters of funk. Don’t support this poor excuse of a barkays coverband. And as for the rewriting of the classics, just stop, you can touch the originals wtf
I think that these new guys would be graded as a New Group not the Legend of The Barkays, not trying to hurt any feelings but I think they should have gotten some younger guys more active, even though James Alexander is still in the group, I used to hang around them, ConFunkShun & other groups from Memphis, Larry Dodson & the rest of them were Powerful, Excited & Wild on that Stage, we Partied like it was a House Party, I don't like some people wanting to redo songs & put it their way & mess the songs up, learn the song the original way & maybe later add your part in there but to try to act like you are younger & you can't get it will mess it up but I'm hoping the get it going but I wouldn't come out there changing their stuff before they get their foot in the door upstairs cause they have a ways to go, im Rooting for them ❤
I love it!That drummer is off the chain. And they're beat is still funken.
Bands go through rough times with members leaving and new ones coming in. Although the only original member left is JA the bassist..he is keeping the legacy going and the music is clean and tight.
Much respect thank you for all you have done and continue to do.😊
Good to see the Bar-Kays still at it.
I was following them back in the day when they would always be introduced
as the Barking Bar-Kays.
It's been quite a minute, but those were the days.
It's great to see a live band! Bands come and go!
This band was jamming! Give them some love!
Yes sir James Alexander and barkays for keeping it funky
@@MarkHenry-co1wt his son is Dj Jazze Pha
Bar-Kays!! 21st Century style!!🎉 ❤ from DC.!
Saw them in Indianapolis couple years back at Juneteenth concert. Barkays brought it. Brothers can play.
Been listening to a lot of Bar Kays lately
🔥🔥🔥. I saw the original band play during live play in the 70’s. It was during a performance at a nightclub called WG’s on Hwy 190 in Port Allen. La. If there are any BarKays fans who were there and inclined to comment, reach out!
I have seen them recently, and I saw them in the days gone by when the guy had the snake around his neck while he performed. I think they are great. They move around and sound great. Love them !
@@janjordan-bonner9050 “the snake”! man…that really takes one back! 🫡
Do not underestimate the leadership and influence of JA on this band. I’ve seen this band in its original form, and I’ve seen the many interpolations over the years. The spirit has been consistent. BK4L✊🏿
awesome pearl drums
They still got it, much success
yes, Larry is missed, but founding member James Alexander has put together a nice rendition of the classic group.
the vocalists do an admirable job, and the musicians are really tight.
are these the 1970’s Bar-Kays?
no, but come on people…
it’s 2024! 🙄
Lol! Yeah u right, time does March on!
@jimy0803..Larry Dobson is not missing BUT he is missing from James Alexander lead Bar-Kays...Larry Dobson is touring also with The Bar-Kays featuring Larry Dobson,the real barking Bar-Kays.👍🏼💯💯😎
@@TurboMan51 my point is, he's missed whenever he's not out-front with the Bar-kays.
@@jimy0803 Ok! I'll buy thyat.👍🏼💯
@jimy0803...ua-cam.com/video/vLhmUXInEic/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared🔥💯💯😎
Give the drummer some!!
❤ merci beaucoup Tim ! 🙏
JAMES ALEXANDER is the ONLY ORIGINAL MEMBER of the Bar-Kays, even Larry Dodson came later!
Ciao dal Italia
At least They Are A re Keeping The Music Going! There Have Been Always Variations Of The Band. We Just Got Used To Larry. Some Things Change. Nothing Stays The Same. As Long As "Bass Moses", James Alexander Is There. It's The Bar Kays. These Guys Are Great! I Like Em!
I hear u I just appreciate them keeping it going especially with all of the watered down talent that folks are paying top dollar to go see
@@anthonytaylor7928 Exactly Anthony! Blessings My Brother!
@RexGarvin-oq3ev..Larry Dobson also is touring with his group..The Bar-Kays featuring Larry Dobson and with Larry's Bar-Kays you gonna get the REAL BAR-KAYS.🔥👍🏼💯💯😎
@RexGarvin-oq3ev..I like this even better.👍🏼💯 ua-cam.com/video/vLhmUXInEic/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
There is only original but the guys are doing a great job and great show manship
very nice barkay's cover band...
A for effort.. ❤
As a funk playing drum thay needed more dip on the bass could not feel it but must of all very good guys
The new lead Chris J is cool but man do I miss Larry D with this band. The band funked it up.
@raygu1818..It's 2024 and Larry Dobson is touring with his version of the Bar-Kays...The Barkays featuring Larry Dobson.👍🏼💯
That is not the Barkays just because you have 1 original member hell Larry the voice of the Barkays isn't even there.
I'm.ok.with it I just appreciate them keeping it going especially with all of the watered down talent that folks are paying top dollar to see so I think they sound awesome
The bass player has the right to perform as The Baykays Just like Otis Williams has the right to perform as The Temptations, he doesn't have to be there to get paid, The Chi Lites songs were sung by Eugene Recordwas the owner and he didn't perform and got paid whenever they performed. The reason why I know is I played with them .
No Larry dodsen singing = no barkays
But it’s good to her the songs
@@justizdream1918 i huge fan since the 1970s seen them in concert about four times three with Dodson I used to feel that way about changes in old school bands but I've just learned to appreciate them keeping the spirit going despite all of the crappy talent that's coming out nowadays then they expect u to pay top dollar for it so I'm Cool with it u should be too
Very good performing Chris brought the energy
But only 1 Larry Dodson with that raspy growl 😂
The Bar-Kays have al ays brought the funk keeping our house partys live when i was a teenager. Saw them live a couple times with Larry D
Alot of the later cuts remind me of memories when i was stationed in Germany ! Good times 🎉
No disrespect to this band masquerading as the Barkays, the real Barkays were raw energy, and funk!
Remember it is not the 70s.
@anthonywalton870..If you wanna see the real Bar-Kays..check out The Bar-Kays featuring Larry Dobson touring now.2024.👍🏼💯😎
@@something2consider783 ..ua-cam.com/video/vLhmUXInEic/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Wow they smashed it. Great performance. Shame there was no Holy Ghost though, oh man I would love to hear that live!
@mesandsim clearly u didn’t watch the entire video, bcuz they did indeed perform “holy ghost”.
@@jimy0803 Thank you, maybe my shady internet made me think it was over when it wasn't. Maybe I stepped out of the room. I'll re-watch.
@@mesandsim 🙏🏽
Where is Carlos on drums, miss Larry D, he brought the 🎼"Attitude...will get best of you"🎶
The drummer is tight and AJ is holding down the bottom on bass. Are some these songs new ones
That's not the Bar-kays I was freinds with the Drummer Michael Beard he was with them from 1974 till 1985, this guy is a beast on the drums, where is Larry Dodson, Loyd smith and all of that hair, I only see one orginal member.
I saw a interview with Michael Beard and he talked about how bad he wanted to be in the Bar Kays ! And I agree with you he is a awesome drummer 🥁 and funky drummer too!!!!
I hear u but I'm cool with it especially with all of the watered down talent that folks are paying top dollar to go see this is a live band nowadays newer artists sing to a pre-recorded track so I say lets just appreciate them just keeping it going
Larry Dobson is touring with his own version of the Barkays...The Bar-Kays featuring Larry Dobson 2024..check them out.👍🏼💯😎
I kind of Understand why Many Popular Hit-Making Bands are Doing this these Days...Different Variations of The Band by A Original Member or few to Tour and Promote their Hit Songs I guess...But They're Definitely Tight Playing to A Whole New Generation of Funk Music Fans Jamming to Real Musicians...But D Brought that Grateful to Believe To Do What I Love Doing Funk To Stage and The Rest Of the BAR-KAYS Would follow Right Along...Music is Great...But that BUCK WILD stage presence is noticeably missing...Love&Peace luv ya byo eJ ❤😊
I saw the barkays many times in the 70s along with parliament and bootsy,they jamming but this is not really the BarKays I know sorry
Where is Larry Dobson Mr.BarKay,,,I'm sorry this don't sound like my Bar Kays,,growing up
That's not the bar Kay's i believe it's a local act 😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣@ It's a local act.🤣
Huh???
1 original member...
Naaaaaa...
The Original Barkay's would be disappointed with these performances. It was the second group of the Barkay's that was the real Shit in the late 70s,80s and 90s that had to Reorganize the Group after loosing part of the Group in the Airplane Crash with Otis Redding! The Group use to back up Otis Redding in the late 60s and early 70s! This Group should not even do what the Original Barkay's did because they are not even close and will never get there(!!!!!!!
@GeraldAbram-vh7uw..OK! Larry Dobson is the lead singer of the second group of the Barkays as you already know..well Larry Dobson has put together his own band and they are touring..Larry Dobson featuring the BarKays check them out for a 🔥 show/concert.👍🏼💯💯😎
I think they need larry Dodson back
@delldixon..Heeyy as I'm typing this I want you to know Larry Dobson has put together his own version/band of The Barkays and they're touring 2024..Larry Dobson featuring The BarKays.💯
They ain't.like the real BarKays
Nope. No Larry.
We need new disco-funk bands that take inspiration from the legends
Fake Barkays
They suck not the bar-kays without Larry
Fakkays
Nope.......Don't you know you have to let it go. Decent attempt. James let it go.
What a sad excuse for the Barkays. This is not even close to the masters of funk. Don’t support this poor excuse of a barkays coverband. And as for the rewriting of the classics, just stop, you can touch the originals wtf
I think that these new guys would be graded as a New Group not the Legend of The Barkays, not trying to hurt any feelings but I think they should have gotten some younger guys more active, even though James Alexander is still in the group, I used to hang around them, ConFunkShun & other groups from Memphis, Larry Dodson & the rest of them were Powerful, Excited & Wild on that Stage, we Partied like it was a House Party, I don't like some people wanting to redo songs & put it their way & mess the songs up, learn the song the original way & maybe later add your part in there but to try to act like you are younger & you can't get it will mess it up but I'm hoping the get it going but I wouldn't come out there changing their stuff before they get their foot in the door upstairs cause they have a ways to go, im Rooting for them ❤
Resect for the bassist but its not the BAR KAYS