Angels - After The Rain | THE WOLF HUNTERZ Reactions

[@ubiquity069]

I can tell you as far as bands bands go. The Angels in their day were fucking untouchable !!!

[@ulverstonerealestate1509]

One of OZ’s GREATEST live, pub, concert rock bands! Loved them then, still do! RIP Doc

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

I forgot how energetic Doc was, this is what I grew up on. We had the best bands in the 80’s they knew how to rock the house.

[@letstalk3265]

The Brewster brothers, John & Rick, play rhythm and lead guitars respectively. They are up there with once fellow label mates AC/DC's Malcolm & Angus dual guitar attacks. The Angels were another pub crowd favourite and we fans would roll up in droves for another great night with the boys. Never ever saw a bad show. That's why they are legendary here. They supported The Kinks on a US tour, their first, and got thrown off the tour because the crowds were going off to The Angels and The Kinks couldn't compete. So get rid of the competition. Classic. Rick Brewster had his trademark lead guitar persona with the dark sunnies and rarely moved. One of the great guitarists. Polished and tight as with his brother and the rhythm section. The lead singer Doc Neeson is in heaven bringing the house down. GREAT BAND.

[@chrish4469]

It was Mal, Angus and Bon who told the people at Alberts about the Angels, After touring with them in regional South Australia.

[@bruizey7319]

Rick once commented he learned to stay still on stage because he never knew where Doc was going to go - and neither did Doc (Rock in Peace)

[@christopherkearney5843]

Yes, unfortunately they thought they could take on the world in a different manner, and didn't get as far as the should have. Ended up with dirty pool management, which included cold chisel, icehouse and metal as anything

[@mauharley]

This is The Angels live at Narrara. The whole concert is brilliant. Every song is a banger.

[@michaelmayo9048]

I was there doing lighting for x men ...massive pa system was making explosion sound every few minutes crew were running everywhere looking for problem..after an hour or so l found the problem loading our equipment on to the stage l bumped lead heard explosion threw PA ..it was the lead ..( bad lead) .

[@kazmungovan117]

Gotta love Doc Neeson 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@scottmcneill1805]

1 was in the crowd

[@lloydsmith9262]

America invented rock n roll, Australia perfected it!!

[@pwsegal]

I saw the Angels back in the late 80's and Doc (the lead vocalist) hurt his back and couldn't move, but rather than cancel the shows, he organised to get a dentist chair and did the show reclining in the dentist chair. He was an absolute legend.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

saw that tour too ....and it was still great ! Saw them many times .....ALWAYS GREAT

[@megsybond]

I saw that too. It was at Broadmeadows Town Hall with Noiseworks supporting them. The crowd was fairly subdued due to the amount of 'smokes' being passed around the crowd, and at one stage Doc said in his 'Doc' voice, "I know you're out there, I can smell you..." And he was pelted with a lot of smokes lit and unlit thrown onto the stage, and the guys were going around stamping them out and throwing them back into the crowd, that got huge cheers. The cops standing around the mezzanine overlooking the crowd would have been high as kites and had a good piss up with the trailer load of alcohol they confiscated at the entrance. Ahh the good old days.... :)

[@tracythomson7876]

He buggared his knee skiing in NZ, I was at the concert as well!

[@ashjoma]

I remember a Sydney show with Doc in a dentist chair. Brilliant as usual. I think I have some photos somewhere.

[@erichoberg3502]

I first saw The Angels in 1975, Keystone Angels at the time, supporting AC/DC. It was a school excursion at the Whyalla Cinema, South Australia. It cost 0.60c with permission from our parents of course, I was 10.

[@carolcarol3938]

LOL 0.60c

[@greybirdo]

Faaark. That’s a very cool story.

[@CraigTheaker-n8r]

Hi we did exactly the same at the same time but in the E.T.S.A. hall port Augusta. bye

[@theubiquejim]

Doc (RIP) was a legend of Aussie pub rock. Was also a qualified teacher who actually served with the Australian Defense Forse as a teacher (Chalky) and was awarded a medal many years after he left because of his dedication to the military - was doing lots of shows for troops deployed overseas

[@YvonneB-rm9pq]

So Beautiful. RIP Doc. Never forget you.

[@michaelnolan1963]

These guys were a BIG part of my wild youth. Jump in this rabbit hole guys 👍🎸🥁😎

[@JudeAussie]

RIP! Doc Neeson 😔 The Angels were a huge part of my teen years. Saw them countless times at the local pubs.

[@glenchapman3899]

Yep it was almost a rite of passage to see them in a pub.

[@GeeeEm61]

Nearly every time we saw them you knew they were about to take the stage because they’d play “I can’t help myself” by Flowers (who later to changed their name to Icehouse).

[@alanstrom2221]

Original members of The Angels majored in Drama at Uni in Adelaide. Rick Brewster on Lead Guitar majored in standing still like a statue, he got 1st Class Honors.

[@marionthompson3365]

Probably saw The Angels 30 plus times all over Sydney, met them all too. Excellent live.

[@glennrandall7468]

Great reaction, great memories as The Angels were a absolutely wonderful band to see live. They had many hits in Australia with Take a long line being my favourite

[@adrianwright1702]

I saw The Angels many times at pubs in the day. One of the best live band shows ever. Great tracks, tons of energy. always left a smile.

[@BlokeOnA-Harley]

Guys The Angels are Australian Pub Rock , They did a warm up gig in 1973 with a little band called AC/DC . Not long after that they released a song called Am I Ever Going To See Your Face Again. Not a lot of airplay back then , BUT that song has become a classic for other reasons, you will not go to any Angels concert with the crowd chanting the words. This song is nearly 50 years old & still gets the crowd going. PLEASE

[@Braemar1]

Australian pub rock! In the early 80's we could get into a gig for $5 and watch the Angels, Cold Chisel, Split Enz, Hoodoo Gurus, Aussie Crawl, the Mentals...I'm serious, pub sessions were the best.

[@michaelnolan1963]

Dogs are talking is UP A LEVEL 😎👍

[@nealmyers8274]

So I'm assuming that most of you folks that are Commenting are maybe not Americans. They were marketed as angel city here in the US. And to this day still one of my favorite bands.

[@skuzzled1]

One of the many great Nightclub bands in NQ when I was there, brings back good memories. Have you done Am I Ever Gonna See your Face Again? Classic Club song. Thanks for the vibes.

[@samanthaharrison4921]

RIP Doc Neeson (lead vocalist) This Angel are pure Aussie Rock, I was lucky enough to see them live many times. Always put on an awesome show! They have a very long list of hits that you guys need to delve into, my favourite are The Dogs Are Talking and It's A Long Line. Great to see your reaction to one of our legendary bands!

[@mcgeorgerl]

Had the chance to see them perform as 'Angel City' twice at Bogarts in Cincinnati in support of 2 of their albums. Fantastic shows with Doc hurling himself off of the PA stack onto the stage.

[@_alifeallmine_]

At one point they were labelmates with AC/DC and outselling them. They’re an iconic pub rock band.

[@1969cmp]

From Wikipedia on Dec Neeson (lead vocals) After completing secondary education, Neeson entered an Adelaide teachers college, "my first career option was to become a teacher, certainly never thought of having a career as a musician".[6] Before completing his course Neeson was conscripted for national service into the Australian army during the Vietnam War.[6] He served as an education corps sergeant in New Guinea for eighteen months in the late 1960s.[6][7] He subsequently attended Flinders University, completed degrees in film and drama, and intended to become a film director.[6]

[@scottyh8494]

Doc Neeson had an amazing stage presence. He was very theatrical. The Angels were amazing. They were more than just a great pub band.

[@karenglenn6707]

Fricking love The Angels!! Saw them at The Dorset Gardens Hotel in Croydon in 1984. The place was packed and they show was brilliant!!

[@wozza980]

There will only ever be one Doc Neeson, RIP Doc. BTW you gotta check out Mr. Damage by the Angels

[@jenanderson731]

Best front man ever R.I.P Doc what a legend

[@AustShadow]

Australian 80s pub rock at its best. Seen them 5-6 times.

[@martyk7914]

Love The Angels, my first concert at the Therbarton Theatre as an 18 year old. Awesome live act. The songs, the music and the energy.... unforgettable!

[@aussierhino471]

Saw them many times in Melbourne in my youth - Festival Hall, the Music Bowl, Hallam Hotel, Manhattan Hotel, the Village Green - they were part of the heyday of Melbourne pub rock. I reckon you guys would REALLY enjoy 'Take a Long Line', 'Marseilles' and Dogs are Talking - but there are dozens of hits! I also think you'd enjoy 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again' (live - the crowd response is essential) and a personal favourite 'Mr Damage'. Thanks for reacting to this!

[@davidcorrie4794]

Me too Rhino absolutely brilliant

[@karenglenn6707]

My hangouts as well, throw in the Dorset Gardens Hotel, the Corner hotel in Richmond and The Venue in St Kilda oh and the Prospect Hill Hotel in Kew. Brilliant time to be alive in Melbourne!! Saw Thin Lizzy at the Music Bowl 1978 when I was 17, epic!

[@carolcarol3938]

My high school (Frankston High School, Melbourne Australia) used to have a "dance" at the school hall. It was known as "The Big Fish" (the school logo). I saw The Angels live there back in the "dark ages", when there were Sharpies and Surfies/ers. Saw AC/DC and many other fledgling Aussie bands there too. Saw John Farnham at the @Sovereign? Hotel as well. Ah, the memories. Am I ever going to see your face again????

[@gypsysteve3576]

The best of 70s n 80s from Australia. The Angels are still Rockin, with their current lineup and still doing the same songs we love. I see them every chance i get. Doc Neeson was a legend, but Dave Gleeson of the Screaming Jets does a great job of singing for them nowdays. Us Aussies still Rock Hard to these guys! Another great Oz band from same era, and still going is Rose Tattoo. AC/DC is another Pub Rock band from the 70s here in Oz. Fantastic era! And Stevie Wright, and The Radiators, and so much great times.

[@carolcarol3938]

Stevie Wright, "Evie Parts 1,2 and 3@ please

[@Aussiepappy66]

Guys great band to react to. Doc Neeson (RIP) what a great front man he was. This band has had a ton of hits, get the rabbit suit on, down the hole you go. Check out - No Secrets, Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, Shadow Boxer, Take a Long Line, Marseilles... I could go on. Rick Brewster the lead guitarist is like a statue when he plays. The bass player was trying to get him to move hehe. Thanks for reaction to The Angels, one of Australias best!!

[@peterwikaire5015]

Australia, summertime, a smoke filled room 4/500 people,cheap piss and the Angel's!, one of the Premier, top notch, Australian rock bands, feel privileged to had grown up in Australia at this time, golden years!

[@nagaslrac]

Doc Neeson held the South Australian high schools high jump record for many years. He was quite an athlete. p.s. this song is about the holocaust.

[@AdamHayward-rw6kf]

Ahh the good old days, Jimmy, Angels, all just hard hitting pub bands that we could enjoy over a beer at the pub. What a time it was 😁🤘😁

[@lisahammond1987]

Saw the Angels a few times, one of our best rock bands , RIP Doc 💕💕

[@julia4life940]

Seen them live to many times to count! One of the best aussie bands ever!

[@andrewbayada2475]

These guys were using the same studio at Albert's Productions in Sydney during the 70's as AC/DC. They loved it when Accadacca had just left about half an hour after they'd pulled an all nighter in the studio, straight after a gig of course, ( to get that live feel!). A wall of cigarette smoke on entering, empty beer & Coke cans all over the shop! And, the valves of the amps were still hot 🔥 ! Made for a great recording session I reckon!

[@babayaga489]

Nothing like seeing The Angels LIVE in the 80’s!!! Doc was the Best!

[@akasetkya6253]

Miss the Doc. Angels one of the legends from the pub rock scene, with Thorpe Acca Dacca rose tattoo and many more! An era that gave us great rock.

[@paulbyrne7617]

More Angels, grew up watching them at different venues, fantastic live band

[@aussietaipan8700]

I love the reactions for Aussie rock of the 80's, Thanks guy's. It was an awesome time for me growing up in the 80's. Car stereo banging loud with these bands. AWESOME.

[@durv13]

very rare to find angels reactions . thanks for this one from australia

[@dwsnare]

Yeah one of my top 3 best bands. Grew up with em as a teen and beyond. This concert is call ‘Angels live a Narrara’ (central coast of New South Wales). I rate this concert also top 3 of my favourites along with ‘Frampton Comes Alive’ (Peter Frampton). You guy’s do great post’s, thanks very much - yur great fun to watch. Regards from Sydney Oz 😉

[@BassMatt1972]

The bass player is (at the time) Jim Hilbun (red shirt, white bass) , a really nice American guy, I met him when I was about 19 (a couple of years after this).. Possibly my fave Angels song.. (heavy one), "Love Takes Care" is my other fave.... (Jim plays sax) FIRST BAND I EVER SAW AT A BIG "GIG"! This era line-up.. when I was 16.. and now Im 50!

[@craigharris4569]

Welcome to Doc in concert, he was the best front man, love the Angels........ I have to do an Aussie concert with you guys

[@wilks6]

Angels. Your'e in the golden age of Aussie pub rock, these guys were bigger than Texas. Live shows were incredible, studio songs are blistering rock 'n' roll at it's best. The lead guitarist, Rick Brewster, used to say he "stood dead still on stage, because you never knew where (singer) Doc Neeson was going, neither did Doc." Massive recommendations for "Take A Long Line," "Who Rings The Bell," "Coming Down."

[@colinwest5496]

Totally agree, they where the best live act at the time.

[@michaelmayo9048]

Haha Suzie's trip in out over there ...

[@785boats]

Yep!! I'm another privileged soul to have seen them live back in the day. Every video from this concert is a real masterpiece. Please check out more of them.

[@mezz444]

Doc Neeson the lead singer (R.I.P.,no longer with us ) was such a great front man. Little fact, before touring he used to go on a fitness kick n do alot of running so his performances were full of energy.

[@davedownunder5056]

What an awesome front man.. and a fantastic song

[@damienbuzz]

rip Doc.....great front man....Angels live line tour was legendary in late 80's.....got in to a local show as a 16 year old....my first live gig.....life long memories from that night

[@theangel410]

One of the best intro's ever...bounding energy from the big man

[@peterazzopardi7020]

Sadly their huge Australian 'live following' probably did not transform into commercial or international success. Still Australia's greatest live band - ever period.

[@glenchapman3899]

Probably the best Ozziie band who never 'made' it overseas. Shame really

[@girlsblouse7866]

Yeah! They were lucky AC/DC were Scottish. lol They were on fire when Bon was live. Seen Angels plenty, pub, stadium, festival, never failed to deliver a show.

[@scottbennier1335]

They were originally managed by George Young, but got some bad advice elsewhere and elected to leave George Young’s Management…… they later admitted that it was a mistake. Had they stayed with George, they could’ve been up there with AC/DC in the international market.

[@darrincassidy9045]

Massive in Australia that s all that matters.

[@mickgibson3770]

The Angels were by far my favorite Australian live act, i've lost count of how many times i attended gigs. I feel privileged to have befriended a few band members, including the late Bernard "Doc" Neeson. When it came to front-man, Doc's performances were legendary. He was on a totally higher level.

[@philipsmith5088]

Great band who started out as The Keystone Angels in Adelaide in the early 70's. I can remember vividly going to a school dance in 1973 where they played. Doc Neeson was a 6 foot 4 inch icon of Aussie Rock.

[@terryallen345]

The drummer lived near my cousins and Tuesday was practice night at his place. I was one of the 100 + kids hanging in the street the night they learned this song. Always will love it.

[@JosephCowen-ru7up]

One of the best Australian bands ever, along with ACDC and Cold Chisel , Rose Tattoo that Guns N Roses took their Appetite For Distruction album cover from and Nice Boys song , another Aussie band , and INXS another Aussie band !

[@JosephCowen-ru7up]

Yeah the 1970 s Rose Tattoo album cover is almost the same as App for distruction an exact copy and nice boys song is a cover of Rose Tattoo original song, the gunners boys had a long relationship with Australia Slash has family here so does Duff and Axl came here as a kid !

[@bloodyfingers1on1]

Our high school had Friday dance nights at the end of each month and The Angels rocked our Auditorium live back in the day !

[@SuperPhilthyrich]

I saw these guys in Seattle in 1982. GREAT SHOW!

[@greigclement9081]

A legendary Australian Hard Rock band. The band financed the film shoot of their set at the Narrara music festival in 1983. One of my all time favourite concert recordings is by the Angels "Liveline".

[@shanehumphries2392]

seen them about over 20 times and yes you best look at more

[@nathanielscorner3610]

Love these guys. So many good songs.

[@DMSProduktions]

RIP Doc Neeson! Adopted Aussie legend!

[@alwynemcintyre2184]

I remember seeing them back in the 1970's when they were still in uni/college doing music degrees, they were playing at angle vale greyhound track north of Adelaide south Australia. At that time they were a jug band called moonshine string and jug band, still got the still got the tank top I got from the merch stand

[@joegi6431]

god bless you, what a great surprise to see this, DOC NEESON was a legendary front man and the angels where Australia's greatest band IMO, seeing your reaction made my eyes well up with joy, so glad people still discovery the awesomeness of the Australian 80& 90s rock, Australia held there own with rock exports. again well done. 10/10

[@EbuGamer1]

Thanks for doing this reaction. I love the angels. No Exit live is my favourite live Angels song.

[@darrenwilson6285]

Its a tough choice but id have to agree

[@edwardt1941]

Lead singer Doc Neeson had theatrical training and incorporated it into his performances.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

If you weren't on the dance floor hands up, dancing and singing, you weren't there! 🙆

[@Joshualuv13]

The Angels are Aussie legends,Saw them quite few times in their day ..Absolute pure entertainment all.the way ! Brilliant

[@brendoncrofts6714]

Aussie gold cheers guys .now you must am I ever gonna see your face again .crowd is brilliant

[@waratahdavid696]

Great reaction to great song. Alot of fun. You would also enjoy "No Secrets" by same band.

[@tonydeyoung442]

This is by far the best version, Narara "83. 40 years ago today

[@sibertiger1970]

There is nothing like classic Aussie pub rock

[@anthonychapman5552]

Great band!!

[@carolynh8866]

Classic Aussie Rock. Awesome

[@keithroller3131]

Angel city!! Still rock in’ nothin better than!! Rip doc!!

[@davidclarkson6029]

The one and only Doc Neeson..Still have there Vinyls...

[@sharanthomsen4023]

Great night at the Gold Coast speedway 40 years ago .. Rose Tattoo..Angels and ZZ Top 🤘✊👏 Fantastic show 😎✌

[@lewishiley8126]

I was there in 1983. What a weekend that was. 35,000 people

[@chrisalldis3375]

Travis & Suzi, thanks for taking me back to my live bands days Angels, Doc was such a great performer.

[@scottbennier1335]

Ah yes, The Angels…….. originally “The Moonshine Jug and String Band”……. Then “The Keystone Angels”…… then “The Angels” ….. featuring the late great lead vocalist Doc Neeson. Surprised that you haven’t already played “Am I Ever Going to See Your Face Again (Live)” by the Angels. It’s iconic in Australia 🇦🇺

[@kevinmcgeown9727]

the bass player was trying to get a rise out of rick brewster the guitarist. rick stands like a statue for the entire concert and barely blinks and play awesome guitar.

[@glenchapman3899]

That goes back to their early days. Rick used to jump around as much as Doc, he was told he looked silly and to cut it out. So he turned it into a trademark

[@tracythomson7876]

Doc's voice was amazing! Original Angels were absolutely awesome!

[@wendygroves8296]

The Angel's classic 🇦🇺 rock . They are freaking amazing l have seen them soo many times live. They rock from go to whoa every time they perform.

[@JayGee-ti7oe]

This is " Doc Neeson " masterful lead singer of the Angels [ r.i.p ] The cult song in Australia is called " Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again " classic Angels.

[@rikhellum5652]

Those guys were one of the hardest working band in Australia. They played in every pub not once but 3 times. I loved them.

[@72philgood]

finally playing the the Angels. RIP my friend Doc Neeson

[@mungobrass]

RIP Doc Neeson - The Angels No Exit album was my very first at 10 years old ❤

[@jgsheehan8810]

Gotta love Aussie Pub Rock

[@rongt859]

First saw The Angels supporting David Bowie Perth Entertainment Centre , What a concert , no one arrived late

[@juliedunne2726]

Yay! Seen them at the Sunnies, Punchbowl NSW dozens of times. Soundtrack to my youth!

[@glenchapman3899]

Just a little background to the moment you pointed out at 6.01 of the video. The guitarist is Rick Brewster who in the early days used to jump around the stage like 'Doc' He was teased about that and decided he would instead stand like a statue. The bass player is Chris Baily, who is just trying to get John to break his persona.

[@peterokeeffe8307]

Angels were and awesome band!! I saw them live twice when they were at their peak and the concerts were so full of energy. Check out 'Fashion and Fame'.

[@armyreconm60]

God bless Doc

[@cathloom8322]

Wonderful Australian band - especially for live events. See Angels 'Am i ever gonna see your face again'.

[@blackie75]

Great...Aussie...Rock...Band. 😎