The Rockets were one of Rock n Rolls greatest bands,all the musicians were kick ass and Dave Gillberts vocals were top notch. Glad I got to see them live about 6 times.Radio should have pushed them down peoples throats like they do all that bullshit music!!!!!
So Detroit. Good ole' days...Cobo Hall, Trumbull Avenue, sneaking into Canada for a few beers...I wish I could take a 2 week vacation and go back (in time).
SUCH A BADASS SONG!!!! THE CITY THAT MADE CARS..HEY MOTORCITY LOVE U WHAT U ARE..AWAYS LOVE THIS BAND... DETROIT AWAYS WILL BE IN MY MINE, HEART & SOUL.. DETROIT MADE 1960
Grew up listening to the RIF and WLLZ who played the Rockets! Man those were the greatest days hanging in Ann Arbor with a doobie listening to the greatest rock n roll - I gotta turn my new peeps onto the Rockets here now in the Deep South- cheers
Opened the DEetroit Fillmore concert (11-2710) with this tune. Jim Edwards nailed it, as did the rest of the band and THE ROCKETS are back and ROCKING the MotorCity, showin' the world what we're about! Watch for the new CD!!!
The lead vocals are great.......Why didn't he sound like this on the 1st studio album?......The vocals on 'Long Long Gone,' were weak. What happened? Did he hold back because the label wanted it to be a pop radio song? Damn!!!! This is superb!!!!!!!!
@25redwingnut Same here man. My buddy Tim was friends with Dave Gilbert, I was a big fan back then and still am now ....... way back in the...YIKES 70's....seems like yesterday. Great times, great music, great time to be alive and love rock and roll. Oh and to be "Born in Detroit"
They recorded two nights, so I went both nights to be certain I was part of whichever version of each song that actually made the album. I remember Dave threw his tamborin up and it took out a chunk of plaster from the ceiling.... Great times!
I have more respect for people that havent drank themselves to death. Gilbert is dead because he was a puking hippy who didnt take liver cancer seriously. He ruined the band that could have been much bigger without him because he put his selfish needs before anyone elses. He did it to himself, sorry if I don't feel sorry for him.
Was somebody asking you to feel sorry for him??? Trash-talking a dead man who was successful and loved by tens of thousands of fans.... who peed in your cheerios?
This is DETROIT ROCK N ROLL, I miss this band so much, R.I.P. Dave!! Thanks for the memories!
The Rockets were one of Rock n Rolls greatest bands,all the musicians were kick ass and Dave Gillberts vocals were top notch. Glad I got to see them live about 6 times.Radio should have pushed them down peoples throats like they do all that bullshit music!!!!!
Great live band. Did not translate to record!
So Detroit. Good ole' days...Cobo Hall, Trumbull Avenue, sneaking into Canada for a few beers...I wish I could take a 2 week vacation and go back (in time).
I was there! Royal Oak Music Theatre!! Still live in Royal Oak! Love Detroit. The city is coming back!
Bobby Williams I was there too
Bobby Williams I was there
I was there both nights when they recorded... that way I know for certain my yelling contributed to whichever version actually made the album.
Such a great band
SUCH A BADASS SONG!!!! THE CITY THAT MADE CARS..HEY MOTORCITY LOVE U WHAT U ARE..AWAYS LOVE THIS BAND... DETROIT AWAYS WILL BE IN MY MINE, HEART & SOUL.. DETROIT MADE 1960
great band, should have been huge.
Janet Jackson in the rock and roll hall of fame what the *#$% , these guys are much more deserving!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY McCARTY! KEEP ON ROCKIN'! June 1st, 2021 Vancouver, B.C. fan .
Grew up listening to the RIF and WLLZ who played the Rockets! Man those were the greatest days hanging in Ann Arbor with a doobie listening to the greatest rock n roll - I gotta turn my new peeps onto the Rockets here now in the Deep South- cheers
Where Rock and Roll Started Fact!
I hate to say this for everyone to read (only cuz i'm showin' my age) but I was at this show. It was awesome!!! A night I'll never forget! RIP Dave
Opened the DEetroit Fillmore concert (11-2710) with this tune. Jim Edwards nailed it, as did the rest of the band and THE ROCKETS are back and ROCKING the MotorCity, showin' the world what we're about! Watch for the new CD!!!
Born in detroit Lincoln hospital 1960 baby dig it
Greatest live album ever recorded. Change my mind
Ummm, this dude named Bob....
He made a record called "Live Bullet...."
The lead vocals are great.......Why didn't he sound like this on the 1st studio album?......The vocals on 'Long Long Gone,' were weak. What happened? Did he hold back because the label wanted it to be a pop radio song? Damn!!!! This is superb!!!!!!!!
I'm glad they're back, Maybe ,this time the rest of the world will hear what they've been missing out on. The Motor City is BACK!!!
@25redwingnut
Same here man. My buddy Tim was friends with Dave Gilbert, I was a big fan back then and still am now ....... way back in the...YIKES 70's....seems like yesterday. Great times, great music, great time to be alive and love rock and roll. Oh and to be "Born in Detroit"
I have seen these guys many times, but I was not at this show, so sorry I missed it, as usual it sounds like they kicked some serious ass.
I was there for this "amaZing" show.
They recorded two nights, so I went both nights to be certain I was part of whichever version of each song that actually made the album. I remember Dave threw his tamborin up and it took out a chunk of plaster from the ceiling.... Great times!
They were at the Token Lounge. I wish I had seen them.
Token dig Westland
great fucking band.that want rocker do.
Pathetic, that they never got the recognition they deserved.
Great band!
Also there...snuck up to the second row. If I'm not mistaken, Bittersweet Alley opened this show?
Dunno, but BSA rocked..
Moter city rock city
John Fraga tried to hold the band together but Johnny B booted him from the band in 79
Who are you?
What's with all the dislikes?....
Motor city rock and roll ......crisp clean and down to earth the greatest too bad Ted Nugent Sucks!!!!!!!!!
Kim Maddox. If you dont like ted because of his politics thats one thing, but as far as his music goes no one rocks better than ted.
I have more respect for people that havent drank themselves to death. Gilbert is dead because he was a puking hippy who didnt take liver cancer seriously. He ruined the band that could have been much bigger without him because he put his selfish needs before anyone elses. He did it to himself, sorry if I don't feel sorry for him.
Don't be an ass or a troll. It makes you look uglier than you are now.
Was somebody asking you to feel sorry for him??? Trash-talking a dead man who was successful and loved by tens of thousands of fans.... who peed in your cheerios?
Don't think he did it for himself, he sang his ass off for us and he made me feel good miss Dave Gilbert
@@charlesbrown8555 Alcoholism is a disease. Guy was a great singer. Sad ending!!!!!