Behind The Wall Of Sleep - The Smithereens Live at the 2016 Memorial Day BBQ - RIP Pat 12-12-2017

The Smithereens have rocked us since 1980 and here is just one example how they do it! Kenny Howes on bass playing the part of Mike Mesaros

[@thomasnegovanonline]

Man, his voice sounds every bit as powerful as the day they recorded this. You’d never know he was having health problems from listening to this. What a creative powerhouse. RIP, Pat.

[@rickpavia5793]

This sounds almost exactly like the recorded version. Pat may look a lot different up he still sounds the same. RIP Pat DiNizio. One of the few rock stars I actually had a chance to meet in person.

[@bobpierce115]

Rick, I got to meet Pat at the Coach House in August of 2013 before their concert. Very nice, humble man; so sorry he's been gone over 2 years now.

[@neilouellette3004]

RIP Pat DiNizio God Speed! Poor guy was partially paralyzed at this time. Couldn't play a guitar anymore or even hold a mike. He suffered during the last 5 years of his life. No more suffering Pat and your playing a guitar again for the Angels!

[@stewartwatling1445]

Neil Ouellette Well said Neil...not sure many people knew of Pats health issues...nice to see you write this...R.I.P. Pat Dinizio.

[@neilouellette3004]

He lost everything with his health issues. Some say he was homeless. I do know the band continued to play with him and donated all monetary to DiNizio upon his death. Every show was like an unadvertised benefit for Pat. He suffered badly.

[@stewartwatling1445]

Neil Ouellette That's so sad to hear..he's probably in a better place now..thanks for passing that on.

[@old56timer]

Quality post.

[@patrickhale424]

What a great band. Such a shame that Pat is gone. Pure rock and roll with no bullshit 🤘🤘

[@SonicWizKid_Kates]

He was my radio colleague and friend at XM radio in New York in the mid-2000's. His talent, wit, and intelligence never faltered. This band, and this song, this performance; spot-on. Damn. We lost one of New Jersey's- and America's- great rock and roll poets. Rest in peace, Pat. Thank you for posting this, Tim.

[@daviddemaria3982]

God bless Pat DiNizio 👏👏👏

[@rickgehring7507]

I have to admit it, every time I hear these guys, I get that cold chill, my eyes get "misty" and I feel sad that Pat is no longer with us.

[@user-nn3ii1ct7k]

Agreed every time I hear them. A heavier version of the Beatles 🪁☂️💕💕💕

[@johnhouse3898]

I love that man's voice and lyrics... RIP Pat. Band of Class.

[@glzoidberg]

Just found this. My favourite song when I was young. Great comment.

[@JohnnyTbone]

What an underrated band

[@s.thomasfife1836]

we need this today...so very badly...miss these folks ...

[@FanOfFab4]

46 countries have now checked out this video, The Smithereens are still a global band! :)

[@FanOfFab4]

51 countries now...The Smithereens are truly global

[@Finsami71]

Add Finland! Love Smithereens, great party must have been!

[@FanOfFab4]

62 countries and growing! :)

[@FanOfFab4]

68 countries now as of 6-19-17 the song has legs....and a passport! :)

[@thomasmcdonough4568]

😀

[@GregGallagher]

RIP Pat, it’s a shame he had such a rough time with his health the last few years of his life but his voice never wavered, he sounded just as good here as he did in 1986.

[@thatcatholicsaintsguy609]

So sorry to have lost Pat. What a fantastic talent. God rest his talented soul.

[@elsquibbs]

I used to see Pat all the time at the QuickChek in Scotch Plains NJ. He was always kind enough to stop and have a quick chat. He was a very down to earth, nice guy.

[@tomdonahue4224]

I have rediscovered Smithereens thanks to KZbin, and their music was definitely on the soundtrack of my life in the early 1990's, but I was jamming out to them from cassette player in my 1990 VW Golf. RIP Pat, complete gentleman.

[@cmdrshotgun8971]

You can tell it was hard for him to perform at that time, but you can also tell the joy he had doing it. Thank you to Pat and the Band for so many memories, you have all been a part of the soundtrack of my life. Rest in peace Pat.

[@jamesdamon9876]

Came up on my feed today, one of the first concerts my wife of 30 years went to together…unfortunately my wife passed 6/8/23..great memories. Peace to all.

[@jimbrookfield9011]

😢 So sorry

[@jamesdamon9876]

Thank you Jim.@@jimbrookfield9011

[@FanOfFab4]

My condolences

[@babybloc]

Damn, this song is just perfect.

[@paulandersen9492]

Rip Pat. what an awesome band.

[@chrisbacos]

He still could belt out tunes to the end.

[@deanarnold6284]

Such under-rated song writing/playing, brilliant.......maybe one of America's finest talents.

[@user-ln9yn4cl1i]

Some song writing the Beatles would have killed for🌩️😡🥹

[@SkeebWilcox]

One of my favorite days in my 45 years in radio? Driving Pat and Jim around Fairmont and Morgantown, WV. Did an interview, went to a few comic book stores, they met my mom and dad in their driveway and I got yelled at by their manager for getting them to the soundcheck late. One of America's greatest bands....

[@djbryanladd]

Hours and hours of great memories. I can't thank you enough Pat and guys. Rip

[@georgepedone8506]

I will Say it again This will be missed a true FAN Band.These guys played anywhere and everywhere the fans needed them. FYI we still need you guys., RIP Pat

[@jaw-knee-5]

R.I.P. Pat. This one was and still is one of my favorites.

[@ScottHillEnglish]

It's December of 2023, and six years on you're still the best, Pat. Rest in Peace.

[@davidg.9932]

October 12, 1955 Plainfield, New Jersey - December 12, 2017 (aged 62)Summit, New Jersey, One year seems like a month ago.. R.I.P. - Rock In Peace.. Our beloved Pat D.

[@garywood5882]

[@emilybrainard9205]

I wish I'd have been there.. The Smithereens were such a huge slice of my younger life.....

[@WolfRun59]

Great memories of seeing the band at The Strand, The Roxy, & the original House of Blues on Sunset in SoCal. I just can’t watch this band without Pat. Marshall Crenshaw was great in the 80s but to hear him fronting the Smithereens just makes me think tribute band and his voice isn’t what it used to be. RIP Pat. You were amazing. Can hardly wait to hear the all star band in the next life😎👍

[@JC-ev9dy]

Wolf 🐺 u hit it on the head marshall is a good guy met him when pat sings u feel the pain

[@johnlacour5829]

I am from New Jersey and had the plessure of seeing the band and meeting Pat many times(over 15 times) God Bless Pat. I am so sorry he is gone.

[@anthonybradke]

So Sorry To Hear...Much Love...I Still Do Your Tunes...Rest In Peace... Much Love To Pat And Everybody...

[@HappyHermitt]

They sounded awesome here. Bravo...

[@progholio]

2 rockin' Rickenbackers, sweet! I want them to play in my backyard!

[@charlesdemelia6322]

You Are Beautiful Pat. You Always Will Be. God Love You Forever🌹 Rest Well..When You're Not Rock'in. And Don't Forget Your "Mad Magazine's". See You Down The Road🙏🌹🙏

[@joelbrown4086]

They still sound great!!

[@foylebutler8952]

Great song and a great band .

[@francieklopotic4623]

Thank you thank you thank you! I was there, and it was magical!

[@franzafuto6544]

Too Cool!

[@shannonbenson8921]

Rest in peace, Pat. God bless you.

[@daviddemaria3982]

Still great right up to the end. 👏👏👏

[@bobsmith513]

These guys were great.

[@harrisholt12]

I got to meet Kenny Howes one time. Great guy.

[@kevinesposito1064]

Had the privilege of seeing these guys live just before Pat passed away. What a great band and an amazing song.

[@davidranney8723]

Surprisingly good sound for a backyard BBQ

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Smithereens were always a killer band live. Haven't heard their stuff after Pat and never got to see them live in person because I am probably on the younger side of their fanbase but thanks to tapes and the Internet a lot of it was around to see. This was a tight band and Pat was cool. Very underrated

[@billjohnson8353]

Oh My! That's some good stuff right there.

[@alkyhauler8185]

Damn that was awesome.

[@jackallen6261]

WOW! Just WOW! What a great rendition of this great song! RIP Pat, the world has lost a very powerful voice! Namaste

[@kewelcatdaddy]

I saw this band live at the Belly up Tavern in Solana Beach California in the 90's. I took my nephew to see them. My nephew Jesse at the time was the drummer for a Carlsbad Ca. based band called Jack and the Rippers. He and I loved this performance! What a great memory. RIP Jesse, RIP Jack, RIP Pat.

[@riggodrill]

Way to thump it, Kenny Howes!

[@stevebilbee3914]

~sad~ Well thought out. Great voice.

[@jmcrae825]

I love this band.

[@cosmicsunbeams]

I❤ the Smithereens!!

[@garycallihan4206]

Such damn good shit...for decades....thank you. I am 70 and enjoy this today, tomorrow...fuck yesterday!

[@loriehh1297]

Old Style Rock at its best!! As soon as I heard this song, I loved it. I bought their CD and still listen today. Wished there were more bands at this caliber.

[@suzannelaubenthal]

Awwww...I love Pat so much.

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

These guys are first class all the way BRAVO !

[@George-9121]

I've been a fan since I first heard them. Such a loss. I'll dream of them Behind a Wall of Sleep.

[@slycat8892]

Seen them in las vegas couple years ago with the tubes and the motels...they were fantastic...

[@bestplans9051]

Jersey's most respected band!

[@phil6025]

Watching this made me extremely happy. Love, Tasmania.

[@craighalbert2248]

Knew Pat as a young man his voice never failed him genuinely a nice guy. Thanks for the memories and especially sharing stuffed cabbage and shots of Jezynowka on a cold winter day at the old Polish club in Carteret.

[@CinemaKev24]

Saw em at One Step Beyond in Santa Clara, Ca....1990ish. What a night....clove cigarettes.....packed crowd.... jamming music......multiple encores....they gave the audience everything they had and then some. RIP Pat.

[@erincollins8677]

Love that sound!

[@misterjameswest]

FEROCIOUS!!

[@Univox68]

Such a shame he passed. Such a great talent.

[@samster606]

America's Rock and Roll Band!

[@markroberts1301]

Many little magic moments in that video, I've loved the Smitereens since the start and they are still on my playlist all these years later. The songs really resonate with me. RIP Pat

[@ronnieguitar99]

I saw them at big outdoor thing in Denver in 1995. Skynyrd got rained out but Smithereens played earlier and were great. This has always been my favorite song by them. Like that chord progression. RIP Pat

[@cnph7067]

Saw 3 times thru the yrs, just a flat out great band! Feb 1, 1990- Warfield, SF CA, June 1994- The Fillmore, SF, CA, June 2007- Sonora Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA Hope Pat is up there jam’n with the stars - RIP

[@brianbark2607]

Pat was such a wonderful person.

[@jammjunky7]

Now that is so cool! These guys I always knew were such normal average dudes.....good band, great original lyrics and style! Always have been one my favorites...thanks for the great memories jammin out to your music! Rockers forever!

[@tomcamp3345]

rip pat. see you guys in class of nuke high left an indelible impression on my youth. a weird looking Italian guy with amazing stage presence. you will not be soon forgotten.

[@bryanyoung8372]

Love this band!

[@rdecredico]

dude's voice really held up and sounds as good as it did 30 years ago really miss the guy .... one of the great underrated guitar bands of rock history

[@wb4993]

Still great!

[@robspotts9821]

RIP Pat! Thanks for the music and the years of touring.

[@Joaquinonbasstheelectriklovein]

R.I.P. Pat you are truly missed.

[@stevefisher1036]

Brilliant rock. Man, back in the day in New York. Insane. Love the Smithereens.

[@peterlafayette5595]

Saw the band about 7 years ago in Chicago on Belmont and Sheffield street fair. They were wicked live.

[@ShaunCollege]

Yay, I was there. Pat was such a sweet guy.

[@fords_nothere_100]

RIP Pat. Kind thoughts to all his friends and family. And need I say - his voice still holds up 35+ years on.

[@maryduka]

Absolutely loved this band!

[@bobhughes1465]

Yeah. I stumbled across a posting about the BBQ and couldn't believe we got tickets. We drove from Michigan and Indiana to check it out. The other guy that came with me won a guitar signed by the band. All guys were cool and gracious hosts. it was DEFINITELY a high point in life. :) :) :)

[@BT-ir5zl]

I saw an add about it a few years ago when it was too late, I was going to try to go the following year but could never find info again. I couldn't believe Pat had people from the general public to his house.

[@FanOfFab4]

He does it periodically but not every year by any means. This was 2016 and the one before was in 2012 or 2011....he does not want to piss off the neighbors too much :)

[@michaelwolf6424]

@@FanOfFab4 I read somewhere that Pat wanted to establish a "museum" to music of his peers and use his home as the base. Although he collected money to sponsor this, the amount needed fell way short. I also read that Pat returned ALL the money to sponsors. Classy. Can you confirm this story?

[@paititi]

Very cool, including the Bill Wyman impersonation!

[@ivorykeez]

RIP, always, Pat Tha Cat

[@user-nn3ii1ct7k]

Thank god theses Guys tasted some success 💐🎁💝💕💕💕☘️☘️☘️

[@AudiophileTubes]

They were the best band out of New Jersey, ever! Timeless songcraft!

[@thomasmonroy1307]

They all sound like they did back in the day. Awesome!

[@RB-it5zm]

I love it -The Smithereens are a great band!!!

[@gbot3377]

Pat always spot on. Anywhere anytime.

[@mikepeebles]

RIP Pat 😢🙏

[@jhakman5641]

More bbq videos omg thank you soooo much. This is the best part of KZbin. Watching personal video of the man who made me proud to be a bass baritone. Back in the 80’s this was the band I wished I sang for. Still do. RIP Pat. You are still having positive effects on this world.

[@FanOfFab4]

I have many videos of the band - look through my videos and you will find the 2011 BBQ as well :)

[@MartyMcFlyV]

Tim thank you for this.

[@FanOfFab4]

It was my pleasure to be there that day! 🎸

[@daviddenoia2468]

WTF....THESE GUYS STILL SOUND AMAZING!!!!!!

[@johnlacour5829]

God bless Pat.

[@petermcgrath2638]

Perfect

[@texasmusic_tv]

How he can just open his mouth & put that voice out just floors me to this day. Such a sad loss.

[@jbird4754]

I loved him/them from the first note. What happened?!?!?! OMG he’s huge 🥺😞😞😞😞. I’m a mom and I don’t have time to follow “rock n’ roll” news/updates. What happened to him? I love his voice and their songs.

[@davidwilliams1511]

I believe it's a thyroid plus he had bad fall but not sure what really took his life . but he was great up till the end

[@ocgolfboy]

Love you Pat!

[@devinvenable4587]

Nice guys! Good to see you playing still.

[@rexbuchanan5639]

Yes

[@garywood5882]

Only got to see them twice in London in 1987 and 1988 - they were great and I still listen to their songs today xxx