No Doubt live at Mod Expo 1987 ("Baggy Trousers")

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • Rare video footage of No Doubt playing live during their early years when John Spence was in the band. This was taped at Fender's Ballroom in Long Beach, California, where No Doubt headlined Mod Expo III in 1987 (I don't know the exact date). In this clip they play a cover of "Baggy Trousers" by Madness. Video quality is poor due to the age and condition of the tape.

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  • @leahhiggins6577
    @leahhiggins6577 9 років тому +39

    R.I.P John, you rocked!

    • @407greg
      @407greg 8 років тому

      +LEAH HIGGZ how did he die?

    • @paulgraves1392
      @paulgraves1392 8 років тому

      +Gregory Alexander
      Suicide by Gunshot.

    • @407greg
      @407greg 8 років тому +1

      +Paul Graves it makes no sense that this black man who founded this band would kill himself, something seems strange.

    • @RhiannaBarr
      @RhiannaBarr 8 років тому +1

      +Gregory Alexander he was only 18 years old

    • @leahhiggins6577
      @leahhiggins6577 7 років тому +9

      +Randy Clark I doubt that was what he was implying. anyways, John was very depressed which is why he killed himself. its very sad

  • @miap
    @miap 4 місяці тому +2

    Gwen has such an incredible story because she just happened to be around when her brother put the band together and had no real drive to be a rock star, she just joined in. John encouraged her to join in and sing more even though she was a shy/reluctant teenager. It’s people like John that see the potential in others and want them to shine their brightest, if only he would have been able to see that within himself. Having the right people around you to lift you up makes a world of difference 🙏💛😢

  • @Methylviolet
    @Methylviolet 11 місяців тому +3

    No Doubt was not the headliner - this was their first show. They were on pretty early in the day. Thanks so much for posting, takes me back!

  • @alastairjr44
    @alastairjr44 12 років тому +36

    When Gwen was a backing singer.

  • @AngeDelgado
    @AngeDelgado 11 років тому +8

    What a great video. Old school ND never fails to blow me away.

  • @TheRegart
    @TheRegart 11 років тому +16

    That bouncing crowd is just hypnotizing!

  • @RickyChen
    @RickyChen 6 років тому +18

    wish this song had a studio recording

    • @SeatLeonMK2
      @SeatLeonMK2 3 роки тому +8

      madness - baggy trousers

  • @nandosiol
    @nandosiol 16 років тому +15

    R.I.P JOHN SPENCE....

  • @rubygirl214
    @rubygirl214 2 роки тому +7

    This was when I first saw them back in the day!! John was the bomb!! They were sooooo good back then!!

  • @blakeholman5574
    @blakeholman5574 8 років тому +26

    I was at that show and it was such fun!

  • @spliffburton
    @spliffburton 16 років тому +8

    Holy shit, that's amazing! Cool Madness tune, I didn't know that much video with John & ND even existed.

  • @__.lucky.__
    @__.lucky.__ 2 роки тому +3

    RIP John. I wish I could’ve seen this live but I was 1 and in Puerto Rico.

  • @popdensity
    @popdensity 15 років тому +7

    ha! i was at this show! thanks for posting the video!

  • @ediann
    @ediann 7 років тому +57

    Sad about John Spence. Dying by suicide at such a young age. Why would someone with so much talent take their life at age 18? So very tragic!

    • @linablues6881
      @linablues6881 5 років тому +1

      You know, suicide is very strange in black people.

    • @bielaggs
      @bielaggs 5 років тому +17

      Huh, excuse me? Did yall ever heard of depression/anxiety???

    • @Galactic_Galactic89
      @Galactic_Galactic89 5 років тому +3

      @@bielaggs Me, I'm surprised I have made it this far.

    • @mike04574
      @mike04574 3 роки тому

      what was the reason?

    • @mike04574
      @mike04574 3 роки тому

      @@bielaggs isn't it rarer at that age? did he seek help?

  • @danielhagerty7153
    @danielhagerty7153 3 роки тому +3

    He used to make us laugh, now he makes us cry ❤️

  • @Gearz86
    @Gearz86 8 років тому +27

    I wonder where no doubt would be today if he lived?

    • @bane9109
      @bane9109 6 років тому +11

      might not have been as successful honestly

    • @loveharrydaily
      @loveharrydaily 6 років тому +2

      Gearz86 I wonder the same thing... I think John could've been a revolutionary. 💔

    • @noblelies
      @noblelies 6 років тому +12

      Probably no where, because America is far too racist. They needed a white face to lead in order for white people to buy their music.

    • @100-wattwarlock9
      @100-wattwarlock9 5 років тому +1

      @Logan Stroganoff I agree, they would have still gotten big, maybe not as big or maybe even bigger, personally I think they would have just taken a little longer.

    • @vulgster
      @vulgster 5 років тому +2

      @@noblelies fuck you, reason why the world still picks sides, can't see good for what it is

  • @skankinmoon
    @skankinmoon 17 років тому +7

    Fucking Beautiful! some ND fans weren't even born yet! HA!

  • @niteline8429
    @niteline8429 Рік тому +2

    Always loved no doubt but I recently discovered their early years with John Spence as lead and it’s unfortunate how soon he lost his life. Definitely would’ve been great to see how him and Gwen could’ve been together if he seeked help but Ik he’s in a better place now. RIP John Spence

  • @Anual_star
    @Anual_star 6 років тому +5

    He sound great. That is where Gwen got it from.

    • @Artemisstudent
      @Artemisstudent 3 роки тому

      I think so too. It’s also where she picked up her swagger

  • @randomgwen
    @randomgwen 15 років тому +12

    Why John? Why?
    Hopefully you rest in peace.
    John R.I.P. Hopefully you feel good now.:,/

  • @juliovoltio4554
    @juliovoltio4554 Рік тому

    The first time l listente that song l thought the band wasThe Special from the UK No doubt always going to be my Best band ever thank Gwen and Eric Stafani...

  • @takeaimtom281
    @takeaimtom281 4 роки тому +3

    You can tell Gwen didn’t like being backup singer. She ever put her mic up just to just dance.

  • @petermoore1969
    @petermoore1969 8 років тому

    I wasn't at this show, so thank you for posting.

  • @america9704
    @america9704 5 років тому +3

    I was at this show, I was 14😁

  • @Solikearose_
    @Solikearose_ 17 років тому +2

    madness was the influence that started no doubt, love madness anyway, but more now because of it.

  • @katoness
    @katoness 14 років тому +4

    Its a punky baggy trousers!

  • @ourhousekid
    @ourhousekid 17 років тому +7

    only no doubt (eric and gwen) really knew about ska, before madness gained popularity in america. they rule.

    • @Methylviolet
      @Methylviolet 11 місяців тому +1

      That's... really, really not true. :)

  • @brittyn
    @brittyn 17 років тому +3

    they love madness!

  • @jwilsk8
    @jwilsk8 14 років тому +1

    check that place out! what a wonderful song for a wonderful band.

  • @elconejito99
    @elconejito99 Рік тому

    I live ska music. It still lives in LA. Backyard shows spanking the night away

  • @ellomynameisjohnny
    @ellomynameisjohnny 17 років тому +2

    what are you guys talking about.2 tone had a huge following in america.

  • @leadoug1163
    @leadoug1163 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @MzChelxoxo
    @MzChelxoxo 12 років тому +8

    John was crazy... Why did he take his own life??? I wonder if gwen or her brother knows... I want to know why...

    • @ropete33
      @ropete33 4 роки тому +3

      Her brother won't speak about it. He started to talk about it in the Behind the Music he said he thought it may have been the pressure. And then he stopped the interview. I think that's what it was, he was so afraid of not making it that he just couldn't go through with it didn't think he could take the rejection if it came.

    • @spawnyboii
      @spawnyboii 3 роки тому

      He wasn’t a good singer and it was too much i supposed ugh wish Gwen step up sooner

  • @AllonBakuth
    @AllonBakuth 10 місяців тому

    MADNESS....

  • @XerxesOmicron
    @XerxesOmicron 17 років тому +1

    Okay correction : Tony wasn't even in the band at this point. He was watching the show, and then tried out a little while later....before Spence's suicide, though.

  • @vicentdream1177
    @vicentdream1177 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Se parece a Mr. Bungle en sus inicios...

  • @ShamsMakeup
    @ShamsMakeup 16 років тому

    wwoww
    soo cool!!
    ^^^^
    LOVE IT!

  • @XerxesOmicron
    @XerxesOmicron 17 років тому +1

    Haha!! I was born in the year they played this!!!!

  • @kierangrunge
    @kierangrunge 12 років тому +2

    I don't think they'd have become as successful with John instead of Gwen as lead singer. Watching all of the videos I've came across from this show, I think with either they are a great band, but this sound was maybe 6 or 7 years too late to become popular (although when I saw The Specials in 2009, there were many sort of 15-30 year olds there, so I might be wrong). I wish John was around for an album though, they had some good stuff at the time

    • @11matt11
      @11matt11 4 роки тому

      You're totally right. This type of sound would never have made it in the late 1980's in the States, especially when grunge came along. They would have stayed OC legends, and that's probably it. Gwen's music writing blossoming post grunge couldn't have been better timing, as I don't think Tragic Kingdom does well in the early 1990's, if listened to at all. They also filled a huge hole over seas, in both Europe and Asia, who were out of new sounds for their alt-rock movements, and hadn't heard a strong female one. It's funny how Tragic Kingdom started on alt-rock stations at the beginning of Tragic Kingdom, then was played by straight rock and pop rock two years later when they finally came home after touring, especially in Europe and Asia. No Doubt became a hugely influential band, especially in places like Japan, the Netherlands. and north central Europe.

  • @bilat86
    @bilat86 13 років тому

    did they have album with john spence??

    • @snipezeroes1687
      @snipezeroes1687 6 років тому +6

      i might be late for answering this but sadly no

  • @100-wattwarlock9
    @100-wattwarlock9 5 років тому

    I wonder how many of the members who left are regretting it now lol

  • @AlJalandhari
    @AlJalandhari 17 років тому

    exactly he wasnt checking gwen at this point tho coz he was scared eric would mind. Btw does anyone else find it wierd how there covering a Madness song, i didnt even think they were big outside england

    • @MickLoud999
      @MickLoud999 7 років тому

      I am from Toronto and Madness was HUGE among the punks and skinheads in the early 80's. I wasn't even hardcore punk but I still had One Step Beyond on vinyl.

  • @skankinmoon
    @skankinmoon 17 років тому +2

    Eric skooled ya!

  • @atribecalledjudah5436
    @atribecalledjudah5436 4 роки тому

    Gwen was in love with John and Bradley’s voice because she thought he was a brotha.

  • @stickymeat88
    @stickymeat88 7 місяців тому

    oh fuck

  • @willdarby9259
    @willdarby9259 5 років тому +3

    BLOOD SACRIFICE??????????

  • @Burrellfan1
    @Burrellfan1 11 років тому +6

    No Doubt could have been a good band if John Spence didn't kill himself.

  • @eazye519
    @eazye519 5 років тому +3

    The guy was nothing special

    • @MoonPizza7
      @MoonPizza7 3 роки тому +4

      FFS he killed himself and ppl still won't shut up. Pathetic

  • @booboo3633
    @booboo3633 5 місяців тому +2

    They had a huge horn section