King's X - Over My Head (Official Video)

The official video for "Over My Head" by King's X from their album 'Gretchen Goes To Nebraska' - available now!
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[@memyself4ever1]

King's X and Living Colour need to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

[@ontplates]

kings x is living colour on steriods! And they are both to good for that shameful place

[@kellygilford8637]

this ^

[@geraldkeating3961]

And pronto!

[@SERGEANTROCKSHEADBANGERSBALL]

One of the most underrated bands of all time!

[@kevinknoell8819]

I read an article years back that said. This is the undisputed favorite band of rock band and the one band no other band ever wanted to follow one stage.

[@kevinellis8017]

Richie Blackmore said that. THEE Richie Blackmore of Deep Purple and Rainbow fame. A guitar giant that said that tells you something.

[@larryhammer5183]

I saw them with a few minor Canadian acts ..Slik Toxic Sven Gali and a really young Tragically Hip in attendance at a club in Toronto and the question was how the hell are they not the biggest band on the planet!

[@TubeRJF]

I'll never forget the first time I saw this video on MTV back in '89. I stopped everything and was just glued to the TV. "Who are these guys? There's a 7ft tall black guy with a mohawk singing like a banshee. There's a short, unassuming little white guy totally tearing it up like a beast on the guitar and an incognito drummer who is so in the pocket it is stuff of legend. This is the greatest band I've ever heard!". The next day I went to the record store and bought "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" and "Out of the Silent Planet". Just like that, one video was all it took. I became a diehard fan and haven't stopped all these decades later.

[@justindorsett3250]

listen to a band called BAD BRAINS song called free

[@foolkiller65z56]

A complete " Ditto " on everything you just said about Kings X !

[@321hoss]

Heard on Headbangers Ball, bought it next day!

[@funkster007]

"In The New Age" was the first song I heard from them on a rock station. Same experience for me. Picked up Out Of The Silent Planet album the next day.

[@venturamichael50]

Gretchen was the first album I ever owned on cd.I bought it strictly because I liked the cover art.The minute I turned it on I knew this band was special.

[@kelownapianoconsult5354]

This may be the ULTIMATE groove of all time.

[@txmc62]

This is how you define "power trio"

[@chrisk920]

WInery dogs are better.

[@KatieWitcherHamer.]

Still sounds as amazing as it did in 1989

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Absolutely KILLER guitar playing!

[@markhunter2342]

Ty is amazing

[@germanenglishengineer2054]

Absolutely. That sound just makes sense. It's not excessive, not out of reach and scope, just beautiful. I need another song to listen to.

[@tomp7142]

Absolute amazing everything.. I have chills

[@zancraft7865]

This was the best song that came out on MTV in the late 80's .

[@FTW_666]

The guy is an amazing bassist/musician. Also the guitar chords here are wild. What a bizarre and interesting sound these guys have.

[@abelmontalvo4052]

I don't hear anything bizarre

[@dansmith2253]

I believe what the brother’s trying to say is that these chords are definitely not your basic power chords or Barchords. There is some serious creative business going on in that guitar player’s choice of chords.

[@abelmontalvo4052]

@@dansmith2253 but that's a good thing you don't want to sound like so many other groups

[@FroggyKrueger8969]

@@abelmontalvo4052 king's X are Bizarre without even trying to be...most bizarre band on the planet for so many reasons and that's aside from the music! I could write a book about it🐸

[@goongoon9290]

This video was played quite a lot by MTV in the fall of '89...I remember it!

[@harleyhunt6073]

One of the most underrated bands of all time. These guys, Living Colour, The Wildhearts, plenty of amazing acts who have been passed over badly. Sad

[@jerryboone1093]

Totally agree brother.

[@chocloditelensman]

So underrated that I have never even heard of them.

[@maddog7999]

i’m not hearing anything that’s horribly underrated. if anything, your comment is overrating them

[@chuckeecheeze4649]

After Faith, Hope, Love their self titled album never got proper attention for the masterpiece it is. As an armchair quarterback, I would say "Black Flag" was a poor choice for a single when you had "Not Just For The Dead" on the same record. I realize some people will say " That's Ty singing lead again. He's not their best lead vocalist. And yes, he's white, too" And those things are technically true. Both Ty and Doug trade the lead singer role in this song. The most important lyrics in the song "Will it be? Can you see? Are you free?" And the hook, are all sang by Doug Alone. I see him as the lead, even though Ty sings the verses. Vocals and harmonies from all 3 are what makes this band so great. I didn't even mention that incredible guitar sound from that amp. Which is merely icing on a delicious cake.

[@bretthopkins1629]

Especially Ty Tabor the lead guitarist. That wailing solo is one of my favorites from the 90's

[@leifhoffman6533]

Yes, I agree that King's X is the most underrated kick ass trio on the planet. They rocked then and they are still rocking in 2024.

[@jackh895]

That main riff and the hendrix chord is unforgettable

[@seanswinton6242]

Exactly. This album's release came at the right time for me as I was craving some Hendrix inspired Rock.

[@merrittfalkner3533]

Rolling Stone called Gretchen Goes to Nebraska one of the greatest albums ever made.

[@bijuntan2550]

i actually Always liked their debut,'Out of the Silent Planet' even better.

[@ahdbw8494]

Bijun Tan Me too but you can’t go wrong with these guys! Love them to death!!

[@ParabolicParable]

Even a blind squirrel (Rolling Stone) finds an acorn now and again. ;-)

[@randymoran67]

So much for rolling stone ! Fish rap at best !

[@jeffreycollins7297]

RollingStone also knocked every album Led Zeppelin ever made. So they aren't much of an authority. Even though I will forever be a fan of this band and have every album.

[@rollerkoester7888]

Our version of gospel, music, lets all pray.

[@pointyguitarz]

"Grandma used to sing! Grandma used to sing! Every night, when she was prayin'!" This song is over my head and I love it! What an uplifting and rockin' song! Makes me want to shout! :)

[@timothyroberts2103]

Greatest band of my life for 40 years now. If I can walk, I'm going to see them in September. I've had some heart, health and back problems the last five years of my life which has really wrecked my quality of life. I'd love to take my wife to see them live while they're still touring. She lovea them too. A couple of them went to my almamater, Evangel College in Springfield MO. I have a few fond memories of hanging out with Dug back when they were called The Edge, then Sneak Preview. But, he wouldn't remember me. I don't look at all like I used to. To the contrary, these guys have aged so well, and they're music is timeless!!!

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

What’s going on with you healthwise? As strange as this may sound, if you share with me what’s going on, I can most likely help point you in the right direction. I have been getting people off of medications since 2007, and this is after leaving the medical field for years, and pointing people in the right direction to holistically heal themselves.

[@REDWASP777]

Hope You Were Able To Take Your Wife TO See KINGS X! ❤️🖤❤️

[@jelleepit]

Kings X, our little secret.

[@FeelingShred]

Great to come back to this video once every few months to see how many new people checked in =D KX 🤞🤞🤞

[@kevindudley9617]

My pick for most criminally underrated band of all time.

[@CelestialWoodway]

Not that great. LOL

[@jodyries3851]

The Veer Union is also under that sad lable as underrated

[@robmckellar5946]

Easy upvote on that!

[@kennydubman1395]

It absolutely is fucking criminal.

[@tonystark1180]

Not so much underrated as unknown to too many people. Those who know their music rate them very highly !

[@treffbennett6534]

Trio bands that absolutely kill it: RUSH, CREAM, JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, KING'S X.....yeah, they are THAT good, and belong with legendary bands mentioned! Many, many big time rock musicians are in awe of them-for good reason! New album coming in 2022.

[@FeelingShred]

Paul McCartney RAM album It's killer and hard to believe how underrated it is even today People slowly finding out about the early years Even George (the "nice guy" to fans) treated him like shit. Crazy

[@FeelingShred]

because people love to be little dog servants to assholes in this case, John Lennon people LOOOVE to be under the command of an asshole it's hard to believe sometimes, but you see it so often

[@duffeldoffer]

I hear ya' BROTHER.....SEEN AND EARD THEM ALL. !!!!!!

[@charlesgreene949]

I went to school with Jerry the drummer and lived next to Dugs mom in Houston Texas. After winning the Battle of the bands in Houston and going to LA with a record contract...they were expected to be bigger than the Beatles...didn't happen. But the were voted best bar/club band 12 yrs in a row in LA. They just released a new album 6 months or so ago...check it out...best in years!

[@druidvw3960]

Tabor's chops are second to none!

[@p.l.vasquez9040]

As an ex-bandmate once said, “You’re a Drummer with the soul of a Guitarist…”I took Guitar lessons first, but I didn’t have the patience with my thick hands/fingers. I put Steve Howe at #1 for his overall versatility, but Ty Tabor is, without a doubt, the most purely talented guitarist I’ve seen since 1987. His 12-string work on “Legal Kill” is great, particularly during the outro. I have seen King’s X 27 times (I’m from Houston), and they’re just otherworldly in so many ways. They're the tightest band I’ve ever seen, on record and live, and Tabor was also a drummer growing up, so it makes sense that they’re so locked. Plus the fact they’ve played together SO LONG. And, Jerry Gaskill NEVER overplays the drums, generally matching his kick drum to Doug’s Bass notes during single-note sections. Very minimalist, yet very interesting. So, ANYWAY, Steve Howe/Ty Tabor/Alex Lifeson/Elliot Easton/Randy Jackson would probably be my Top 5, with a shout to Tom Morello and Reb Beach. The top 2 never change, but there have been so many great Guitarists since the 70s, that it’s hard to decide!Cheers!

[@joshgarrett2318]

The solo melted my face then went over my head.

[@51floordude50]

Saw these guys live in 1992 in a club that held less than 300 people. Incredible seems to fall short for a discription. A magic 3 piece. One of the most incredible bands very few people have ever heard of.

[@kevinwasilewski598]

Same. Providence , RI about 75 people

[@yesmaybe7466]

I seen the in a club in 92 also in Saint Louis Missouri club 367….best concert ever

[@johnharbaugh1165]

Ty Tabor is a guitar god! I wish I had his mad skills!

[@magnuswettermark8293]

Love the guitar tone,the bass playing,the drums...the fucking everything. Incredible talented band.

[@tracyhall6195]

Ty Tabor just absolutely *shreds* that thang, at 2:03 ! 😃 🎸🔥 🤯 🤘

[@midnightadmirer]

They are criminally underappreciated because they've always been soooooo ahead of their time

[@patrickcostello4146]

He's like Halford in so many ways.

[@metalheadrelic9873]

​WTF really? Suppose you're referring to the fact that dUg is gay? So what. JP & kings X are bad ass.

[@johnmccall5576]

If they went more doom and gloom, I think they would have gotten more mainstream popularity.

[@michaelallen434]

Great band, amazing album. If you know, you know. If you don’t, your life is incomplete.

[@williamjeffreys2980]

The most underrated band in the history of earth. The songwriting, composition, and lyrics are inspired, timeless.

[@roughd]

I've been a King's X fan for 20 years, and a singer all my life, but I just learned to day that "Over My Head I Hear Music In The Air" is an old gospel spiritual song. I've seen the band 5 times over the years, love it when they play this. Most memorable was in a crumbling old theater in Denver, dUg got the whole medium sized crowd singing while he went off above it all, brought tears. Love these guys so much.

[@Noahide]

I tweet you guys regularly King's X. It's in my best interests for my record collection to be more valuable, so I tweet songs on youtube constantly. I do give a damn about the little guys, and often tweet stuff I don't own also, and I suppose that is charity theoretically. I do free promos for stuff I own. People should do that for their things if they have some time to kill.

[@Gnotestudios]

Die hard fan since Gretchen...still stirs my soul...God bless King's X.

[@Suchapill]

Ahhh....remember Gretchen? I'll never be the same...

[@D.Z.A.-kp8lf]

Out of the silent planet for me

[@bepis4795]

I grew up on this music. It is almost biblical to me now. I saw them live when I was 9 for the first time; at 29 they are still my favorite band. Nothing can compare to them, and after the live stream I watched tonight from Nashville I love them now more than ever. God bless King's X and the hard times they have carried me through. I would not have made it without their music.

[@liquidbraino]

I feel the same & wish I could have discovered them at the age of nine but I turned 9 in 1979.

[@NinaSofia_]

❤

[@kamiltom5266]

Here is absolutely killer everyone and everything...

[@jandvadams]

Damn do I love this song. King's X should have been huge. They wrote some of the best songs. What a great band. Even Billy Sheehan admitted that King's X was the best band he ever heard. What more can you say?

[@brianm7185]

hey, they lasted 6 records on Atlantic(7 if you count the best of). Most 80's bands got dropped in 1991 or 1992 after 2nd or 3rd.

[@littlechicken963]

jandvadams Ritchie Blackmore said they were so good he would not want to follow them on stage . Had offered Doug a job to sing for deep purple .

[@ankihansen2489]

freddy c Not Rainbow, it was Deep Purple's singer position!!!

[@littlechicken963]

Anki Hansen you are correct . Oops my bad

[@reemclaughlin4260]

I didn't know Billy Sheenan said that, true words!

[@markhunter2342]

FEI - The base player Doug Pinic is named in the credits to Pearl Jam 10, his multi sting base and playing style was a big influence.

[@TheBigmarc76]

Another band that should have been huge. A great underrated act

[@merymaurometal]

Best trio in the world

[@thee4thdoctor]

ONE OF THEE MOST UNDERRATED BANDS OF ALLTIME. People often say it, because it's true. These guys were absolutely dripping with talent.

[@leescuderi8331]

I never understood how Living Colour got so huge be these guys didn't. Not to compare the two but...both progressive metal with soulful black singers. To me Kings X were always superior.

[@thee4thdoctor]

Living Colour were good, but I agree not as talented as KingsX... although Living Colour had the advantage of knowing Mick Jagger. Jagger helped discover the band, and also performed on, and produced some of the tracks on their debut album. That and Jagger offered the band the chance to open up for the Stones, on the 1989 'Steel Wheels' Tour.

[@imthedorf1964]

They still are dude.

[@tracyhall6195]

*Atlantic Records* really dropped the proverbial ball with these guys, especially from 1992-1997, when King's X was hot 🔥 and opening up for major bands like Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Scorpions, Cheap Trick, Motley Crue, and Pearl Jam. They were an influence/inspiration to numerous acts, such as Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pantera, Skillet, and Dream Theater. 🤘 🎸 🎹 🥁

[@StratmanShane]

It's a crime against good taste that this band isn't one of the biggest bands on the planet right now. I can only assume this is because they're just TOO good for most of the consumer sheep crowd to comprehend. Also, dUg has the best goddamn scream in rock 'n' roll, dude actually SINGS when he's screaming!

[@markgilbertson1564]

Saw King's X when they supported ACDC in Glasgow. Bought the album the following day. Superb live act.

[@charlieburns1385]

My favorite by KX❤️🎶 Music the gift of God !🙏

[@territhetankedupterrapin6592]

This was one of my mates favourite bands before he died and its the anniversary today so I had to give Kings X a listen. I hope you're rocking in paradise you ol bastard!

[@Farewelltokingz]

The bass tone Dug has is the epitome of what distorted bass should be. Not fuzzy or so intense that notes are unintelligible. But rather, enhance the top end and midrange with a good amount of bite while leaving bottom end clean and big to help reinforce the guitars.

[@rgdec74]

What is humorous about this band, despite the lack of respect from the industry suits, is most bands admit King's X is one of their favorites. Some listeners just don't get the band. Unfortunate. I love this band.

[@michaelfishman9555]

Awesomeness

[@shadimuhammad6585]

THESE GUY'S R FANTASTIC, REMIND ME OF THE GOAT PRINCE.

[@timothyransay3777]

Thank you for posting God Bless you and your family and your friends and your viewers. I remember seeing this for the first time on a black and white television set. Because I was the poor kid that had to take the bus to memorial high school in 1987

[@tednugent1100]

So stoked to see the views on this vid slowly build til they finally crack 1 mil, King's X deserves the success and so much more

[@GregJoshuaW]

Actually it really is cool. I hope they still receive royalties. KZbin wasn't even a wisp of a dream in our minds back then. Back when we still had corded phones and the internet was just barely online. It's weird how fast things changed from there.

[@FeelingShred]

Great to come back to this video once every few months to see how many new people checked in =D KX 🤞🤞🤞

[@tednugent1100]

@@GregJoshuaW dUg mentioned in an interview recently that Atlantic released the full rights back to them, so yes King's X are getting royalties again :)

[@tracyhall6195]

Doug "DUG" Pinnick sure did have a *hairstyle* all of his own back then ! ..lolz. 0:27 😄 🎤 🤘

[@stevenstratton4785]

I met Doug and Ty on the Gretchen tour..... They say never meet your heroes but I loved Kings X so much.... That was the soundtrack of my subconscious.... They were such humble guys, they were mystified by the love.... The UK and Europe were mad for them... Ty gave me some guitar strings and they signed a $10 dollar note for me..... I'd hung backstage at gigs but only the Stranglers were aware of their Fans.... But Kings X should have been big, like Faith No More were going and Metallica and the Angst ridden Nirvana. But I knew i was in a special club, a sect of the Enlightened, the real believers.... Doug was a consummate rocker, I spilt Beet on his red Militaryseque jacket and he thanked me!!!! What a band. What a sound . What a fervent 20+ fan would do for their band.... Kings X were mine....

[@BURNOUTRS]

Steven Stratton please write a book, that sounded like the intro to like a Kings X biography

[@Jimbob-gw7jp]

+Steven Stratton Kings x play my musical theme songs through out life and still do. I just love em!

[@montanarush54]

+BURNOUTRS , lol, got to admit, he has a way with words...

[@crescentfreshbret]

Yeah, they're great, humble guys, and Doug Pinnick is the nicest musician I have ever met in my life.

[@Suchapill]

Steven those were such great memories. Amazing, amazing band. I remember the first time my buddy introduced me to Gretchen. Its all I played for two weeks. She struck my heart like lightning!

[@Lowpros96]

Amazing band. Insanely underrated. Sounds way bigger than just a three piece!

[@earthbound7711]

This stuff has aged well. I think I like them more now than I did when I was a kid.

[@scottcummings8602]

Doug was basically 40 when the band got signed.... still kicking ass at 70!!

[@tonypino5415]

Gives me hope! Haha

[@dougpinnick9279]

72 today :)

[@Sleepyhollow3245]

What? He looks like he's in his early 20's

[@reanimation1]

@@dougpinnick9279 thank you so much for your great and inspiring Kings X-music! Me and my friends love to listen since 1987 and still love it! Take good care of yourself and your families! Greetz from Bielefeld, Germany

[@Jim_Lahey101]

Massive inspiration to continued persistence to one’s dreams.

[@paulerny]

this band never got what they deserved . its all about the music over our head . good message . God Bless and Rock On

[@littlechicken963]

back then it was all about the record company not being behind the band and promoting them . there was a band called riot with same problem great songs but never broke out . twisted sister faced the same problem and went to England with money they borrowed from a club owner in NYC

[@jerryczzowitz3384]

Riot's Fire Down Below is one of the greatest hard rock albums ever.

[@littlechicken963]

Check out riot live at my fathers place .

[@jerryczzowitz3384]

I used to have a copy of them live on cassette, though not sure what concert it was. But thanks for posting that. And the album was Fire Down Under not Below in case others read this who aren't familiar with the band. 35 years later and never remember for sure if it's Under or Below. Go figure.

[@prunepurple]

Every human should have listen this song at least one time in his life. This is GOLD

[@willchaf]

Some high school friends and I drove from Lake Charles to Houston to be in this video. What a great day, and these guys were top notch. Very down to earth. I still remember when this video debuted on MTV and we all huddled around to see if we could find ourselves in it. Our three seconds of fame would come at 3:49-3:52. Good times.

[@BeardOfRed]

I just discovered Black The Sky yesterday morning. That was my introduction to them. I feel like an idiot because a friend told me over a decade ago when we were in school that it was her favorite band. Never checked it out until it came on spotify at random. Criminally underrated is very accurate!

[@p.l.vasquez9040]

“Black The Sky” is an AWESOME song, from an AWESOME, and VERY ANGRY album. It’s one of those songs where the pain just drones on and on. Jerry doesn’t overplay the drums (ever), giving space for all that beautiful Guitar HEAVINESS and Vocal pain to bleed through. I venture to guess it’s a song about Doug’s struggle with living in the closet as a Christian (at that time, may he return one day) and how hard it was to do such a thing. There are MANY references to this struggle on the “Dogman” album, and it’s heartbreaking because it’s just a fact that many people are BORN with the biology of homosexuality (my guess is around half). So, what does one do, especially f they’re a Christian? The song is awesome, as is most of the album.It’s my favorite King’s X album because of the change in Producer from Sam “Embezzler” Tayor to Brendan O’Brien. He gave them that deep, hard sound, the embodiment of “Heavy Music”, which they invented anyway, that they had needed, especially since “Faith, Hope, Love”. “Don’t Care” is another emotionally menacing song, and the drumming on the outro is fantastic, as are Ty and Doug’s timing while Jerry solos a bit…right on time. “Pillow” is another soul-searching song with gut-wrenching Guitar tone. WOW. Cheers!

[@gregwinter8503]

Should have been one of the biggest bands in the world.

[@juliegriffin6561]

Hells yeah!!

[@michaelr.4878]

Totally. They are amazing. I have always thought that the band name didn't help them. Sure, it should be the music and not the name of the band that does the talking for a band. But it isn't the greatest name. But what I think really hurt them was that they were labelled as a christian band in the beginning of their career. That definitely hurt them...big time.

[@Mouser21]

Greg Winter agree 100000000%

[@micahchapter7]

THEY R

[@Joseph-li3df]

I don't think they would've wanted to be one of the biggest bands in the world

[@VvpandoravV]

My ex and I used to run into the lead singer all the time in the ‘90s all over Houston at Cactus Records once but primarily at Vinyl Edge. One of the coolest local rock stars and bands ever and that’s saying something for Houston’s 90s rock scene. My ex (May he RIP) and I had all their stuff and quite a bit of it was signed by him and other band members wo even asking before we ever left the store and afaik they were just customers as well. They were great live too!

[@tdchagas]

This is one of the greatest songs of all time!! Everytime i listen to this,i feel so good,so invincible,it affects me most when i'm down,just like today. Funny how this song always came when i needed some good vibes...

[@GregJoshuaW]

Commented just to remind you of this. ;)

[@redacted5985]

Same. I play it before I start a project and need to get pumped up.

[@Azazagoth]

They should have been right there with the biggest bands of the 90's musical explosion. They were paired with bands that didn't fit when they toured. They would be a great opener for Alice in Chains back in 92.

[@paulconrad7649]

I love all of their unique jazzy-like chords that hit you by surprise. They make you sit up in your seat. You get goosebumps . Love it!

[@chrisrosin]

Even non-believers knows King's X ROCKS!!!

[@lucidmimi1006]

*Music over my head - oh yeah - Amen.*

[@runthemachine]

One of the best shows I've ever seen. Small club venue just north of Detroit (The Magic Bag on Woodward =) ~ they were amazing, and loud as shit!!! Got to take my son, and at the end the band was at a 'meet & greet' table thing, and my boy says to Doug "... you guys are gods!". Awesome memory, fantastic show. Long live the King's X!!! =)

[@なむなむ-i4i]

なつかしい　今　聴いても素晴らしい!!

[@GibsonHeavy]

I have always thought this song was "Top Shelf" since the first time I heard it. Just like: Pantera Cowboys from hell, White Snake Still of the night, Stevie Salad The harder they come and Powermad Nice Dreams.

[@tommyogle]

WOW!!! 1 MILLION VIEWS!!! Great job King's X!!! Awesome hard working band still going strong!!!

[@jono9549]

I saw them at Rockefellers in Houston back in the 80's - great live band. I never understood how they were not HUUUUUGE

[@ReneeRycher]

Like Doug Pinnick, I was raised by my Southern Baptist grandmother. The day I got the news my grandmother passed away, as her executor. I had to get on the road to her house immediately. To keep from crying (as it is dangerous to drive even straight roads, let alone through mountains, with tears blurring your vision(, I decided to pass the time of the 6 hour drive by starting necessary calls. I found it truly bizarre that I only got to hear one song in its entirety that day, and it was THIS song!

[@anthonypeters44]

This song reminds me of my grandma i lived with her when this song came out and there was an afternoon tv station that played heavy metal videos at 3pm to 4 pm and i would watch it everyday and this video would play everyday.

[@EndTheSimpademic]

We didn't invent heavy music. It was invested by three guys from Katy, Texas. --Jeff Ament, Pearl Jam. Also Ament: this is the band whose CD your favorite band has on their shelf.

[@Barb_Wire]

Greatest bass tone ever

[@adamturner1563]

Lemmy. Pete steele.

[@markandersen793]

Speaking of tones, Ty Tabor is no slouch, when it comes to tone.

[@rexgaub1229]

Doug Pinnick also plays a wicked 12 string bass.

[@BelegaerTheGreat]

That vocal is amazing!

[@steveleadbeater8662]

A band that were ahead of their time, so far ahead we still, unfortunately, haven't got there yet. Unique mix of Soul, Funk, Pop and Metal. So glad we got more songs from them.

[@leanderthal2689]

OH FUCKKKKKKKKK YESSSSSSSS. I've seen Kings X two dozen times since Gretchen first came out. Can't wait. Saw them last year in Wolverhampton, UK. COME BACK SOON.

[@blynncannon5316]

Saw these guys at Rockefellers in Houston a million years ago, Gretchen Goes To Nebraska, killer album...great live...bad ass rock band

[@blynncannon5316]

Underrated is SO right

[@kathy2trips]

I was there, too. RIP Rockefeller's...a great room.

[@corgidude57]

I've followed music for years and even worked for a promoter, but this is the first time I've ever heard this song. How did I miss it? I was just thinking how bad music sucks right now, and was hoping for something innovative, then this song came on the radio. I actually smiled thinking I found a new band to follow, only to find out they're an old band to follow. I'm still smiling though. I already knew Living Colour, but now excited to go look up all the King's X music. Feels like when I discovered Linkin Park or Godsmack. Feels good.😃

[@bradsmith919]

still one of the best metal voices from the 80s houston texas bands

[@michaelbright997]

He's from Joliet, Il. Originally Braidwood,Il.

[@JoeWood-m2x]

Music soothes the savage beast over my head!¡

[@hot2warm]

What a great album Gretchen Goes to Nebraska is.

[@chuckeecheeze4649]

I met a girl named Gretchen at the airport. She was going to Alberquerque, though. I said I hoped her plane would make a wrong turn and head northeast. She wasn't a fan of King's or Bugs Bunny.

[@MARIO-uf1no]

Favorite. Band. Ever.

[@russellbor]

I think that they are one of the most under rated and unappreciated bands of all time. A friend gave me "Gretchen Goes To Nebraska" back in the late 80's and I've been a fan ever since.

[@danielsan3681]

I just posted this to my Facebook page and said the exact same thing! about them being so underrated!

[@ZKAttack]

bands are not underrated, nor are they overrated. They are what they are, they achieved the status which they deserved. Just because you personally like a band more than most people do doesn't mean they are underrated...it just means most people don't love them as much as you do.

[@rockerchickinla]

not in this case. This band is and was TOTALLY underrated.

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

+Hairmetalmusic Rose - Exactly. I get so sick of hearing that. They were not underrated. They just didn't get the exposure or media coverage they deserved. The word "Underrated" almost makes it seem like people rated them as being not as good as other bands.

[@bayouburner281]

I smoked a J with Doug at a Pushmonkey show years ago... Dude has the most Soulful voice in rock... And a all around awesome person.

[@TXSouthPawDJ]

Grew up in Houston listening to these guys in a 1972 Chevelle. The car was fast and loud and so was the music. What a great time!

[@jodylowe8476]

One of the greatest bands that never made it big. Metal Beatles.

[@22AGS]

Pure rock n roll, edgy and well-choreographed vid, great riffs and extreme vocalization. What else do you need? Great Band!

[@Alloy7]

I'd forgotten how good this song sounds! "Mission" was the first song I heard off the cassette I bought, so that was my introduction to the sound of King's X!

[@romankrhounek5974]

Pretty incredible how everyone that loves this band or hears them for the first time says the same thing that they are criminally underrated

[@trashmon]

When I first fell in love with King's X I was a fundy christian. I always wished they were more open in their beliefs. Later I heard the live version of this song, and Dug's little sermon was eye-opening. This song isn't what you think it is. I, for one, am so glad that Dug came out and only wish him much love and happiness. He's a minister of the church of rock and roll and that's all I need or want from him.

[@digitalbookworm5678]

Best 3 man band ever!

[@paulhabrelewicz7749]

They been doing this 40 plus years and are definitely underrated!!!!!

[@jtbaying2312]

Houston's Finest bar band I've ever heard. Live these guys Explode with Sound. Very under rated band.

[@BradentonSlick]

The best song King's X ever did. Had ALL of their songs been in this brighter tone rather than the Alt/grunge stuff most of their stuff is in, they would be HUGE

[@sundendaniel]

God, they're good 🔥

[@jamesnelson1169]

The music industry is as joke, you have such a great band and they didn't get the push they deserve, they are awesome live.

[@jamesrockford2626]

+James Nelson their Beatles influence hurt them also the Hendrix thing was a little predictable

[@Jsalrulz]

How does the Beatles thing hurt them? Like 90 percent of bands say they are influenced by the Beatles. And the other ten percent are lying.

[@jamesrockford2626]

Jsalrulz no 90% of bands are not influenced by the Beatles. The Beatles are soft and the whole psychedelic melancholy thing is goofy as hell. King's X had a little of that going on. + Ty was a little too much into the John Lennon peace love and hope b.s. By the late 80s people were just sick of that cliche' shit. Give love a chance!!!! All you need is Peace!!! that Lennon shit was cheezy. That's why Grudge hit so big, it was rooted in darkness like Black Sabbath and Zeppelin and not the Beatles. If King's X was more like Sabbath or Zep in the beginning they would have been fine. But only the Dogman album had that vibe. And then for some reason after Dogman they went back to being like the Beatles and all that 60s shit.

[@mrromantimothy]

+James Rockford you were born too late to appreciate, so don't try to tell us which way the wind blew, and where it came from.

[@jamesrockford2626]

mrromantimothy I think people grossly over overstate the Beatles influence. Blues, R&B, Funk, Metal do not care about the Beatles. That stuff came from 50s artists and before. Mozart, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Elvis etc... Plus what about country music? country s one of the biggest styles of music in America. How did the Beatles influence that? There is absolutely no current artists influenced by the Beatles.

[@denimlether5812]

Weird how this classic song isn't played on the radio anymore. It's almost forgotten. Yet people complain about music today with new artists and don't know this band or song. Oh, that's right, the media didn't tell them to like this. So they keep listening to no hit wonders like Bruno Mars.