The Dictators - Search And Destroy (1977)

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  • @duderino5
    @duderino5 3 роки тому +218

    In 1976 our family visited Disneyland. The Dictators Go Girl Crazy album was advertised pretty heavily in Circus and Creem magazines and I was on the hunt for the record but no luck. The night we pulled into LA I went for a walk to the mall.; a record store was holding a Midnight record sale. I was one of the first in the store. I asked a couple of the sales people but they had never even heard of the Dictators. One of the managers heard me asking the sales people. He turned to one of the other managers and asked if he had heard of the Dictators. The fellow said, maybe, and went in to the back/warehouse of the store and 10 minutes later came back with the record! I was stoked! 45 years later, still have the record, still listen to it! A great band.

    • @8barbies779
      @8barbies779 2 роки тому +6

      duderino - can i tell you how much i love, LOve stories like this. i too went to disneyland in 76 with my family (7 of us in a suburban from wa state). i had no idea who the dictators were then.. so i applaud you for being so ahead of me. i just absolutely adore real story's like this. i hope you are well. -barbie:)

    • @surfboardjoker6299
      @surfboardjoker6299 Рік тому +1

      lucky mf hahaha that rocks

    • @Drmidnight680
      @Drmidnight680 Рік тому +1

      @@8barbies779 they didn't have Suburbans in the 70s

    • @ericpeterson6766
      @ericpeterson6766 Рік тому

      they were the greatest bar none that I saw, and luckily for me, got to see them earlier on, in the early seventies, a couple times, once in a smokey pool hall and secondly at a anarchic rural rockfestival where people like them led to the complete takeover of the concert and all the open air drug sales by the people...liberate the highs>> all of a sudden, all these people's blankets piled high with psychedelics and more natural mind altering substances, up until then, sold from carnival trucks, like cotton candy, now liberated, and free!! needless to say that day, third, a saturday, and the next, when the stooges played sometime in the morning were one big trip out...

    • @malakai713
      @malakai713 Рік тому +2

      @@Drmidnight680 yes they did

  • @tbnterprises
    @tbnterprises 10 років тому +450

    Ross The Boss pre-Manowar and Mark Mendoza pre-Twisted Sister. These guys were such an awesome band.

    • @KurtSlotkowski-hj8jd
      @KurtSlotkowski-hj8jd 5 років тому +2

      @@doubleclutchingpunk
      Why, so what! Better bands have done worse. And, you still liked it then, now or will at some point, some other time.
      How do I know, you may ask? Because, I am old enough and mature enough to know these things about people, egos, sentiments, and tastes, or style. And, I have into music and have known something of its social dynamics and attitudes for quite some time now.

    • @KurtSlotkowski-hj8jd
      @KurtSlotkowski-hj8jd 5 років тому +2

      @@doubleclutchingpunk
      So what if school of rock could do it better. Is school of rock willing to take the risk that these early progenitors of punk were willing to take at a time when it was too risky to do so like these proto-punks once did?!! We'll see!!!

    • @jamesmartin6709
      @jamesmartin6709 5 років тому +8

      Top Ten Kempner is pretty cool too in his athletic garb!

    • @bzfgt1
      @bzfgt1 4 роки тому +2

      @@KurtSlotkowski-hj8jd You tell 'em, Kurt.. Or else, he won't, you forgot to add. How do I know? Because there are no other options left...

    • @bosstheross
      @bosstheross 4 роки тому +8

      doubleclutchingpunk Tell us about your accomplishments .

  • @taschenspieler2590
    @taschenspieler2590 3 роки тому +168

    We need this in modern world.

    • @steveriggs8421
      @steveriggs8421 3 роки тому +9

      YES,YES,YES!!!

    • @TheJackflash85
      @TheJackflash85 3 роки тому +3

      Now!

    • @MartintxoEH
      @MartintxoEH 2 роки тому +4

      Amyl & the Sniffers

    • @bodayshus1437
      @bodayshus1437 2 роки тому

      RETVRN

    • @garypautard1069
      @garypautard1069 Рік тому +1

      This era gave us the most exciting time in British music . Listening to the chewing gum dross now we need a return back to energetic young music.

  • @03khalas
    @03khalas Рік тому +48

    Incredible performance! This is one if the most powerful Rock Bands Ever!

    • @maribelmn6021
      @maribelmn6021 Рік тому

      Son Punk/Rock, y con "Ross The Boss"...!!NI TE DIGO!!
      Tenían un estilo, muy parecido ha
      "MC5" Tanto Manitoba, como Tyner...!!Que pedazo de voz!! Y qué FUERZA en ellas.

  • @sukie584
    @sukie584 11 місяців тому +21

    Rest in power Top Ten Scott Kempner 🎸

  • @jonsantos9816
    @jonsantos9816 3 роки тому +96

    This was captured in time when NewYork
    was the epicenter of
    the punk scene (and oh what a time we had ) !

    • @PIERRECLARY
      @PIERRECLARY 3 роки тому +2

      You lucky bastard!

    • @dennissweeney6774
      @dennissweeney6774 3 роки тому +3

      Miss them days. Long LIVE ROCK.

    • @elcoyotedesanluis9931
      @elcoyotedesanluis9931 2 роки тому +4

      Wish I could form my own street gang picking up fights with other dudes from Coney Island, Queens or the Bronx while listening to old classic Punk lol

    • @pauldebault5934
      @pauldebault5934 Рік тому +4

      Chatted with a guy that used to catch the Stooges and the MC5 on the same night at the grande ballroom in Detroit around 69'. Another period in time that would of been fucking amazing to be at ground zero for.

  • @johnorem8327
    @johnorem8327 3 роки тому +68

    I saw them perform at Prince George's Community College (Maryland) way back in the mid seventies . . . They were the opening band for Blue Oyster Cult and Iggy Pop and the Stooges. As far as I can remember, the ticket cost me around $5.00.

    • @dronepunkfpv1424
      @dronepunkfpv1424 3 роки тому +3

      Gotdamn what a show!

    • @deantodd8103
      @deantodd8103 3 роки тому +2

      I'll bet that even when you adjust that price to account for inflation it's still a lot cheaper than the average concert ticket today. And the music was better than a lot of what gets released today, too.

    • @oldnatty61
      @oldnatty61 3 роки тому

      WTF! Where was I? I'm discovering the music mashiah of my little posse really let us down.

  • @jameshusband3302
    @jameshusband3302 3 роки тому +159

    in 1977 I bet noone would believe that in 2021 I would be enjoying this performance sitting in a car while it is in traffic on a freeway, or that CBGB would be gentrified and become a nostalgia boutique

    • @Ancistrocheirus
      @Ancistrocheirus 3 роки тому +14

      Who would have cared back in 1977 about this shitty 2021?

    • @rickyhiemstra9993
      @rickyhiemstra9993 3 роки тому +4

      Or that I'm sitting with this machine in front of me that transports me to the past, ever since it was my birthday last week I had the Beatles song when I'm 64 playing in my head peace, ☮️

    • @David-kg2xd
      @David-kg2xd 3 роки тому +1

      Tiempos maravillosos que ya pasaron y tiempos maravillosos que vendrán

    • @Adrianatoras
      @Adrianatoras 3 роки тому +1

      True Unai you are painfully true

    • @обеденныйярославль
      @обеденныйярославль 3 роки тому

      @@Ancistrocheirus ahahaaa))

  • @tyayasgur
    @tyayasgur 3 роки тому +10

    Dick Manitoba was from my neighborhood in the Bronx. We knew him as Richie Blum. We used to hang out at Bill and Rays bar White Plains Road in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx. We would drink and go outside and smoke some pot. A real COOL AND WILD GUY.

    • @tyayasgur
      @tyayasgur 3 роки тому +1

      @ That I don't know. I went to PS 105 September 1956-June of 1963. I did go to his Club in the East Village in September of 2007 with a friend of mine that knew him also. We were there for a few hours but Dick never showed. The Bar Maid said he should have been here by now. So we wrote him a little letter and left. Never went back.

    •  3 роки тому +1

      @@tyayasgur Thanks. I read that his club closed a couple of years ago, but there isn't much reason to go around there like there was a few decades ago, before it was 'cleaned up'.

  • @FrankS-d5j
    @FrankS-d5j 9 місяців тому +8

    One my favorite bands ever. Good to so many other fans of the original punk rock sound . They deserve more credit along with some other pioneers in the punk rock evolution.

  • @markallen6543
    @markallen6543 3 роки тому +31

    A fantastic version. Bloody brilliant.

  • @emptyemptiness8372
    @emptyemptiness8372 4 роки тому +15

    This stands the test of time. Still awesome.

  • @raysmalley4725
    @raysmalley4725 3 роки тому +11

    My first concert was Kiss '77, and the Dictators were the opening act. Great start to many shows to come!

    • @ichbin4122
      @ichbin4122 3 роки тому +5

      Better than KISS no doubt

    • @paulsegura4738
      @paulsegura4738 9 місяців тому +2

      I read somewhere that KISS kicked them off the tour because Dick Manitoba tried speaking Yiddish to Gene Simmons. Sucks if it's true.

  • @dgenerated
    @dgenerated 4 роки тому +9

    Every time I want to see something truly amazing I click on this video!..

  • @williamo6569
    @williamo6569 3 роки тому +27

    Never heard of the band but this is so sick! The guitarist during that solo! Man! This band is awesome

    • @streetwalkingcheeto
      @streetwalkingcheeto 3 роки тому +9

      Omg BUY Bloodbrothers RIGHT NOW. Thank me later

    • @robertflaim615
      @robertflaim615 3 роки тому +7

      ROSS THE BOSS!

    • @bakedbyjeffrey
      @bakedbyjeffrey 3 роки тому +3

      The guitarist is ross the boss. Played for manowar for a while

    • @ourlakehouse116
      @ourlakehouse116 3 роки тому

      I never heard them either great power wish I could have more

    • @PIERRECLARY
      @PIERRECLARY 3 роки тому

      Look for the rest... even their last release which i can't stop playing...
      There are some great lyrics too (avenue A, and ... and nearly every song...)

  • @jeffbogue3718
    @jeffbogue3718 4 роки тому +13

    I saw these guys November 5th 1976 backing up Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Flint IMA Auditorium then I saw them on October 13th 1977 warming up Blue Oyster Cult at the same place , I had never heard of them

  • @hifibrony
    @hifibrony 8 років тому +28

    Saw them live in a club about this time. Was standing 30 feed directly in front of Ross' amp. Ears rang for three days and they're still the loudest band I ever heard in my life. What a great show!

  • @jasonhall7335
    @jasonhall7335 3 роки тому +20

    That’s up there with the coolest things I’ve ever watched

  • @cliffschauble4291
    @cliffschauble4291 3 роки тому +9

    I saw Dick Manitoba’s wild kingdom warm up the Ramones in Randolph, NJ. That was such a great show. I knew nothing about The Dictators until that moment

  • @streetwalkingcheeto
    @streetwalkingcheeto 3 роки тому +8

    This is right up there with the MC5 at Tartar Field footage

  • @loannealoiseanne8044
    @loannealoiseanne8044 3 роки тому +3

    Miss the bars & clubs & live bands

  • @NDWoj
    @NDWoj 10 років тому +29

    Sure wish these guys would have made more music. They are an all time top 10 band in my book.

  • @macjam9090
    @macjam9090 3 роки тому +8

    Tremendous. I was always into the New York/Boston scene even as far away as England. I was into the Velvets, Stooges, MC5,New York Dolls etc so when all that CBGB stuff came out it was just a natural progression for me. Loved the Dead Boys, Blondie, Television, The Modern Lovers etc. know they were not all from New York but it was the overall scene.

  • @amnm12
    @amnm12 4 роки тому +22

    This is hands down my favorite cover of any song.

  • @JStrike42
    @JStrike42 Рік тому +1

    They really are a great band. Bought the debut when it came out. Thanks CREEM.

  • @kkwok9
    @kkwok9 Рік тому +3

    Nice
    Back when we were young.

  • @cripmeister9104
    @cripmeister9104 Рік тому +3

    Sickest bass player ever style for days! Love these guys

    • @bobt5778
      @bobt5778 9 місяців тому

      Mark "the animal" Mendoza as I recall on bass

  • @parcans
    @parcans 3 роки тому +3

    This popped up in my recommends about a year ago, and I've probably watched it twice a day ever since during my furlough. Ross and Mark kill it. Hell. they all kill it. Amazing that we can just pull this up anytime now...

  • @NeilTaylor1
    @NeilTaylor1 3 роки тому +7

    Fantastic stuff. Seeing this on the Old Grey Whistle Test was how I discovered the Stooges.

  • @whome6878
    @whome6878 3 роки тому +2

    I had forgotten. Thanks for the memory.
    Dothan civic center 1977

  • @sukie584
    @sukie584 8 років тому +7

    one of the greatest 3+ minutes of sonic magnificence !!

  • @jarredb1120
    @jarredb1120 2 роки тому +2

    My favorite cover of this song.

  • @jasonkarcher3681
    @jasonkarcher3681 3 роки тому +12

    Kicking ass on a major level !!

  • @nickday2319
    @nickday2319 4 роки тому +11

    One of the greats, without a doubt.

  • @stpowers8204
    @stpowers8204 5 років тому +10

    1:35 that down picking! Ross sure lived up to his name 🤟

  • @highwaymaintainer
    @highwaymaintainer 3 роки тому +7

    I think it was 1977 (sometime around that period) I seen The Dictators open for AC/DC and Thin Lizzy bill at the Aragon in Chicago, my first introduction, I liked it

    • @paulsegura4738
      @paulsegura4738 9 місяців тому

      I saw them open for Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush that same year at the Aragon Ballroom. The crowd hated them. I ran and bought Manifest Destiny the next day. I thought they were great.

  • @earlofrednecks9533
    @earlofrednecks9533 3 роки тому +2

    So ahead of their time . This is just great!

  • @djalrock
    @djalrock 12 років тому +6

    in fact its so good i had to watch it twice !

  • @dgenerated
    @dgenerated 6 років тому +4

    This is one of the best things I've ever seen!..

  • @murielglass5333
    @murielglass5333 2 роки тому

    I saw only one show there, but I'm eternally glad I did.

  • @Heatfarmer
    @Heatfarmer 3 роки тому +5

    No one plays this one like Iggy and the Stooges, hearing it the first time live with James Williamson back in Hammersmith was such a relief.

    • @jimofannarbor1472
      @jimofannarbor1472 3 роки тому +2

      Agree. I saw them perform this song more than once around different venues in Michigan back in the late 1960s.

    • @Heatfarmer
      @Heatfarmer 3 роки тому +1

      @@jimofannarbor1472 James Williamson just has the most violent tone of all guitarists ever. Sounds like a street fight!

  • @ferrucciogalletti2910
    @ferrucciogalletti2910 4 місяці тому

    Fantastici,ho avuto la fortuna di vederli qualche anno fa in Italia e bermi due drink post live con il bassista.....una delle migliori cover,Grandissimi.

  • @pumasgoya
    @pumasgoya Рік тому +1

    I just saw them two weeks ago in LA opening for the Damned.

  • @brentonjr8984
    @brentonjr8984 3 роки тому +2

    way before there time awesome

  • @billc307
    @billc307 7 років тому +41

    I saw them in 1977 open for Blue Oyster Cult.

  • @hal900x
    @hal900x 7 років тому +12

    I would not wanna mess with that drummer.

    • @MagicofAlexo
      @MagicofAlexo 6 років тому +8

      That's just my Uncle Rich may he rest in peace. Great Drummer sweet guy

    • @petealbertson3930
      @petealbertson3930 4 роки тому

      Alex Fleming 👍hey alexo!

  • @chrisstewart7420
    @chrisstewart7420 3 роки тому +5

    Love Iggy and the Stooges love The Dictators funking brilliant!!!!!

  • @HellbarClub
    @HellbarClub 3 роки тому +7

    That's the Gibson Grabber owned and played by Gene Simmons. Sold to Mark Mendoza at some point mid 70's.

  • @SHENDOH
    @SHENDOH Рік тому +2

    This band was legendary

  • @billyramone3413
    @billyramone3413 6 років тому +5

    got anymore of this mate, best 3 minutes of Rock n Roll ever, best use of drugs i have seen

  • @andrewchippendale2820
    @andrewchippendale2820 4 місяці тому +3

    Thats what a fantastic band can do to your mind 😂😂😂😂

  • @louispistoni1684
    @louispistoni1684 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible rendition

  • @JWFdocumentaries
    @JWFdocumentaries 10 років тому +6

    Just saw Handsome Dick cover some Ramone's tracks live last night for the 40th anniversary show of the ramone's first gig at cbgb

  • @keijotoivonen3988
    @keijotoivonen3988 2 роки тому +1

    Best Veeeeeersion!

  • @CommonGroundser
    @CommonGroundser 7 років тому +8

    I'd seen them cover this live a fair number of times back in the day. I guess I'd forgotten just how faithful to the original studio version it really was.
    Really nice to see CB's documented in all its claustrophobic glory as well.

    • @ourlakehouse116
      @ourlakehouse116 3 роки тому

      Fuck an A, very good music, sound like iggy

    • @breakmylegs7294
      @breakmylegs7294 3 роки тому +1

      @@ourlakehouse116 the guitar playing duo is awesome, but the singer is no where close to iggy singing range or showmanship.

    • @jackburton3540
      @jackburton3540 3 роки тому

      It's actually not very faithful to the original rhythm wise with the drummer taking a more steady beat and Marky Mendoza absolutely ripping it up bass-wise, but that's what I like it about. Makes it a bit more danceable.

    • @dj-um7el
      @dj-um7el 2 роки тому

      @@breakmylegs7294 Yeah, was gonna say...
      He's cool, but Iggy is very dangerous!

    • @loganbaileysfunwithtrains606
      @loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 Рік тому

      Let’s have a rock club in a bedroom sums up how claustrophobic it looks

  • @enriquegalan78
    @enriquegalan78 5 років тому +6

    Maybe better than original (the unique decent version of this classic). Animal &ross outstanding. Piece of collection, amazing outfits, love this

  • @lescar2582
    @lescar2582 10 років тому +1

    gawd ... I will always love this band/song.... my first real rock album!!

  • @noeltheshemale
    @noeltheshemale 3 роки тому +3

    Wow heavy shit. Never heard of these guys before

  • @davidmurine4714
    @davidmurine4714 10 років тому +19

    dude just murders on the bass!!!

    • @johnstrika9170
      @johnstrika9170 5 років тому +5

      That's Mark "The Animal" Mendoza from Twisted Sister

  • @rodrigoapolinario9147
    @rodrigoapolinario9147 Рік тому +2

    Mano!!! Eu não canso de ver esse vídeo! Esses caras tocam prá caralho!!! Os caras destroem!!! O show é animal!!!

  • @Hybridog
    @Hybridog 4 роки тому +8

    Loudest band I EVER saw. My friend has permanent hearing damage from the show we saw in Houston. Oh well, punk is dangerous.

  • @marcgeorgy9903
    @marcgeorgy9903 4 місяці тому

    Bonjour...Très bonne reprise d'Iggy !!!!

  • @cskibb67
    @cskibb67 4 роки тому +2

    WOW!! What a piece of rock history!!! Animal

  • @costasspartan1894
    @costasspartan1894 4 роки тому +2

    This song is fkn is awesome.

  • @duindorp47
    @duindorp47 3 роки тому +2

    Damn, this was awesome!!! Gonne listen to this more and more and more!!!

  • @elayneyoung1837
    @elayneyoung1837 8 років тому +7

    They do it justice and I'm a huge stooges fan

  • @fernandoveiss4819
    @fernandoveiss4819 3 роки тому +5

    Temazo!!! excelente versión!!!

  • @DiegoMartinPintos
    @DiegoMartinPintos 11 років тому +53

    This my friends is what Rock and Roll should be all about

  • @LuisRodriguez-cf4tf
    @LuisRodriguez-cf4tf 3 роки тому +1

    Damn awesome!!! Never seen this before. When music was real....🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @djalrock
    @djalrock 12 років тому +2

    that is what live music is all about ! fantastic

  • @govinda102000
    @govinda102000 9 місяців тому +1

    Incredible.

  • @danielscissorhands
    @danielscissorhands 3 роки тому +2

    "We're taking it to the end baby! Here it comes, Search and Destroy...1,2,3,4!"

  • @dj-um7el
    @dj-um7el 2 роки тому +3

    I feel like S&D would sound like this if it woulda came out when Punk was big!
    This is honestly a cool cover.

  • @mhv91
    @mhv91 11 років тому +2

    I always liked his powerful style. He´s great.

  • @GaryShowbiz
    @GaryShowbiz Рік тому +1

    So rockin'

  • @markheller197
    @markheller197 4 роки тому +1

    Great live act...saw them around 1977 maybe the Bitter End, not sure. Handsome Dick Manatoba(the wrestler)

  • @pattyvalinch4196
    @pattyvalinch4196 5 років тому +2

    Incredible!

  • @ottomatic3123
    @ottomatic3123 3 роки тому +1

    This is awesome! Made my day.

  • @charlesswag4858
    @charlesswag4858 5 років тому +4

    Bad ass song.

  • @AlexZawodniak
    @AlexZawodniak 3 роки тому

    Music completely ahead of its time!

  • @damiencastle6135
    @damiencastle6135 8 років тому +49

    kick ass New York Punk Rock!!!

  • @stevenpivornik4921
    @stevenpivornik4921 8 років тому +2

    THANK YOU HILLY!

  • @franckherrmannsen7903
    @franckherrmannsen7903 10 місяців тому +1

    why have i never heard of these guys before? guess i gonna look up if i can find a record

    • @mitchelle4322
      @mitchelle4322 8 місяців тому

      My fav album of theirs is Bloodbrothers, all on youtube

  • @davidramos__
    @davidramos__ 3 роки тому +2

    Great musicians

  • @ASQUADATHON
    @ASQUADATHON 9 років тому +2

    Love this song!

  • @atayookee
    @atayookee 12 років тому +39

    2:25 Maddest guitar solo in punk rock.

    • @PIERRECLARY
      @PIERRECLARY 3 роки тому +4

      ...played with the most admirable degenerate facial expression ... PERFECT

  • @paulc9434
    @paulc9434 3 роки тому +1

    1977? Did anyone happen to notice the strat modified with the hum bucker?

  • @denisenvendee
    @denisenvendee 5 років тому +4

    Ross thé BOSS ! !!!!!! great guitarist

  • @JimIsHereAZ
    @JimIsHereAZ 4 роки тому +1

    I saw them in LA, Whiskey.

  • @harryspurr3828
    @harryspurr3828 3 роки тому +3

    I hope the singer feels proud of that guitarist ❤️

  • @sturusk3620
    @sturusk3620 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic

  • @daviemcevoy833
    @daviemcevoy833 6 років тому +22

    Bloody brilliant! I preferred Ross playing like this than with Manowar!

    • @damirmrak4841
      @damirmrak4841 3 роки тому +3

      @@jackiethedetestator7342 When Ross was a member of Manowar they were one of the best metal bands in the world.

    • @ThornbushTilemaker
      @ThornbushTilemaker 3 роки тому +3

      Thats because Manowar is amazing! Listen to the first album Battle Hymns, it can't be denied.

    • @damirmrak4841
      @damirmrak4841 3 роки тому +2

      @@ThornbushTilemaker The First four Manowar albums are phenomenal.

  • @tothedeath512
    @tothedeath512 Рік тому +1

    dynamite energy. Best cover of this song ever. BABY DETONATE FOR ME

  • @jasonledyard1
    @jasonledyard1 3 роки тому

    I did lights for them at CBGBs once, but much later than this!

  • @stevearch3336
    @stevearch3336 10 років тому +4

    Best punk band of all time.

  • @TAllyn-qr3io
    @TAllyn-qr3io 3 роки тому +5

    You can see “the Animal’s” Metal future with the right arm riveted arm covering 😉🤘🤘🤘

  • @TerryRF600
    @TerryRF600 11 років тому

    Wow ...I need to spin my 12" single again....forgot how awesome this was back in the day....great post...thanks

  • @phillipind3995
    @phillipind3995 4 роки тому +4

    What a fantastic performance. I love the guitar player looking at Dick wondering what the fuck next!

  • @cakensteak
    @cakensteak Рік тому +1

    Richie!

  • @MidnightVideo666
    @MidnightVideo666 Рік тому +1

    彼らに限らずカバーこそいつの時代もストレートにハートを貫いてくれる