I was in the studio audience for this and I would like to say that it was awesome but little 14yo me was terrified (3:36 Adidas jacket). The atmosphere was intense because of the unpredictability of the whole thing. When we left the studio, I saved a chunk of the Blues Explosion Styrofoam sign and kept it for 5 years or so. I wish I still had it.
My favorite moment of this video (tough call, I know, so many possibilities) is Jon Spencer's calculated decision, after realizing he can't easily take down the inflatable R sign, is to run across the performing area OVER Russel Simmons' drum kit, not AROUND it, and tear down the JSBX sign in the back. I saw Jon Spencer play a small venue couple months back where I live, with the drummer and bassist from the Bobby Lees. First time I'd ever seen him play live in the 30 years I've been listening to his music (why? can't really say) I was blown away. He's still got it. Whole band was amazing. The blues is still number one!
I sadly missed out on my chance earlier this year to see Jon Spencer live, as in February he stopped in my state. Wish I had heard about it before now, but still. I can only imagine how damn good that show was
I've seen them 4 times over 30 years, once with R. L. Burnside in Atlanta. If you have a chance to see them, GO! One of my favorite bands to see in the raw, wild and loud. Keep diggin' that ditch!
Now I know where all the sell out bands got their inspo from, they’re nothing on the JSBX! This epic performance deserves way more views!! I really wish I was there for this - a chaotic performance but something very special.
Don't no much about them .. but they are fantastic... i found a single in my dads collection.. did they used to be called jon Spencers louts or is that a different band ...
Yes. It’s a Moog Vanguard. IIRC he added an extra input and/or controls so he could run his guitar through it and into the PA to save bringing a seperate guitar amplifier.
The cameraman would have affected the pitch of the theremin from where he was so I think he was getting him out of that space but it was excellent theatre nonetheless 😂
