Blackfoot - Gimme Gimme (live Hammersmith '82)

[@toonman009]

One of the finest live bands ever to grace a stage. One word BRILLIANT

[@andycaudle1450]

I was actually at this concert and they were superb. We managed to get them to play 3 encores. Rick Medlock was an awesome front man. Rip Jackson " Thunderfoot" Spires.

[@jamesstoudt3289]

Probably the most underrated band ever!!!

[@casparvonsader4505]

19 & alone & new to London, I saw this actual gig at the Odeon. Hark back peoples, to the time lyrics and melody meant something! Blackfoot blew most bands off stage with their energy and vitality. "What's rock?" THIS is! And it don't get better!

[@paulhabat7746]

You witnessed American,southern rock at its best!! I seen em 10 times!! Awesome post

[@bendavidson7122]

BLACKFOOT BELONGS in The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@miatreacle]

Hammersmith 82. What a show that was...amazing

[@neilservice1093]

saw the glasgow show that tour, were out the back for ages signing, still have my autographs and ticket

[@sherrynanney5215]

there are no words how good this is. THANK YOU

[@bunger66]

I was there Hammersmith odeon, front row circle - Charlie Hargrett pointed at me after one song - I was 15 blew me away - still one of my fav concerts ever!

[@richardlee866]

Rickey medlocke love to hear him put out some more ass kicking music brutal good as good as it yes got to see the man several times in my life never disappointed.thank you kindly.

[@magnusjarl9575]

One of the best live bands ever.I saw them in 81 Donington and in 82 Reading Festival

[@hmackie6823]

I 1st saw Rickey Medlocke and Blackfoot open for my Uncle Ted in Pontiac Michigan

[@beatmastert]

The boys were on fire this night. Rock on Blackfoot1!!!!

[@richardlee866]

Rickey medlocke A force to be reckoned with Thank You for all the music ! Just want to hear more of it you are first-rate as always. You are a hard-working man. Rock on you can throw down with the best and lead a band incredible Talent.

[@razamanaz90]

One of my favourite Blackfoot songs! thanks for showing!

[@jerlu69]

I did not know Jackson had passed away until today..I ran sound for him a few times when he was playing with the Dixie All Stars in the late 90's.A very down to earth good guy and an ass kicking drummer.He will be sadly missed.Rest in Peace,Jackson.

[@hmackie6823]

Rickey is born for this

[@miatreacle]

This was on the 82 tour, but not London. I was at the London show and they blew me away. I saw Blackfoot six times in all (including the Scorps tour) but London 82 they were different class. This band were on fire. Ive seen shitloads of bands and this show will always be in my top 3 of all time.

[@garethchesters2516]

miatreacle same here, saw them in Liverpooll, still one of the best i ever saw live

[@MPRadamacue]

My mom was very good friends with these guys. I grew up listening to them at their height. They worked their asses off and even outplayed Molly Hatchet in concert. Best time was 1979 at the Tower in Philly. They were the headliners and their pening act was a little known group of 15 year olds from England known as Def Leppard. They went to be very good friends between the groups. Jackson spent a lot time with the Def LEppard drummer after his accident that claimed his arm. What a group .

[@AdrianPedersen]

Bloody incredible. The energy is lighting up the room, even on KZbin. One of the few classic hard rock bands I sadly missed. Thanks for posting this.

[@kirkoa]

one of the best bands ever...SO overlooked in the US back then!

[@michaelsoder2402]

Went to Reading 1982 frpm sweden to see Blackfoot never will I forget get that one of the best bands ever and thene ncore with iron maiden Tush can it get any better? no!!

[@kevinbartram5302]

I saw these guys as part of the line up at Donnington monsters of rock 24/8/1981 for my 21'st birthday. such a shame it poured with rain.

[@lozdarnell7564]

yep, seem to remember them playing through a thunderstorm. Awesome band - love em...

[@stevenicholas6043]

1 st saw them support the Scorpions at Hammersmith....Poor old Scorpions!!!

[@stevieporteous]

Steve Nicholas lol i saw them blow scorpions off stage at portsmouth too....they absolutely rocked the place

[@stevieporteous]

+mark brown no this was 2 years later . scorpions tour was 1980

[@mickwilkinson2940]

I saw them on the same tour at Liverpool Empire. First time I saw a support act get the entire venue on its feet. Scorpions were good but Blackfoot still blew them away. Saw them on next tour supported by Samsom with Bruce Dickinson - Rickey signed me jeans afterwards!!! ...and then at Knebworth in '85. Just gotta luv 'em!! \m/0_0\m/

[@leesmith3346]

I was there too! Still get chills listening to the opener.

[@peterthelesser8436]

Man, the energy on that stage!! Even though it's not a " quality " recording and I can barely make out what he's saying, I had to listen several times to make sure, lol. Wish I had seen them in concert back then...

[@damnyankeeyankee6812]

I've seen them 3 times in two states (Ohio & Tennessee). Seen them with RATT and they blew RATT off the stage. They were all high energy performances - and to be honest, their studio albums paled compared to their live sound (but, that's a hallmark of a great band). I was devastated when this band imploded - I truly believed if they kept true to their roots and emerged out of the 80s together, they would've been superstars because this band was way ahead of its time. Jak & Rickey's song/lyric writing from High Reservations to Siogo kept getting better and better. Charlie had such a great, searing guitar sound that added the sizzle to Rick's bluesy playing. And Jak & Greg created such a thunderous bottom end. R.I.P. Jak - you were the most underrated drummer in Rock history - as was this band. MUCH better than Skynyrd in my opinion.

[@seamus2112ophelan]

All you need to know is: "Gimme Gimme Gimme that's all I ever hear, ain't got no money to buy me a muthafucking beer!"

[@squeakyadam]

absolutely amazing - so much energy - brilliant drumming

[@EastonUlster]

Saw them play in belfast,when a lot of bands would not come over !! Respect !!

[@Thunderhead714]

Blackfoot was the best kickass hard rock band ever. Saw em at their best in 80/81 in NYC/NJ. Too bad they were constantly mismanaged and screwed over. Siogo was the beginning of the end before all the nonsense. Hensley should have stayed in Uriah Heep. Does this band sound like they need keyboards? Rickey is a rock legend!

[@kevinblake839]

Yep, classic case of the godawful music biz ruining a great band. "Southern rock is dead, you have to change." Says who??? Some moron in a suit. How many great bands have been similarly destroyed down the decades?

[@richardlee866]

The man needs no introduction unless you're deaf respect he deserves he would never ask for anything more would not accept anything less God bless you Rickey medlocke.

[@patrickkunkle5958]

I agree. Their ‘80s albums had a couple strong points like Morning Dew, but their Southern rock was the real deal. Considering that Molly Hatchet released their No Guts No Glory album (one of their best, in my opinion) the same year Blackfoot released Siogo, Blackfoot definitely could have kept true to their roots. I’m curious about what songs like Teenage Idol would’ve sounded like had they been under the band’s original style

[@patrickkunkle5958]

@Richard Lee Rickey is truly a musical legend. God bless him

[@jeffmiller7647]

My ears are still ringing from 77...First of bout fifty times . What else can be said.....

[@brianpuzenski7981]

No other band could touch that sound.

[@Grumpyman-j4c]

I agree

[@xritchyx]

I saw them at the 15th of May 1982 in Cologne. They where Support at the Scorpions Blackout Tour. They where brilliant. It was really amazing and a powerful show

[@GeezaBun]

Absolute class, thanks for posting this its amazing. All young rockers should be forced to check out these boys before delving into todays metallers. The energy is astounding on this and Charlie'Daddy Long Legs'Hargrett looks in the mood. Best thing i've seen in ages.

[@squeakyadam]

what a band! -cheers , these were very popular in the uk back then

[@NigelFortune]

Blackfoot kick so much ass live. Fond memories of Donnington '81 :}

[@transmogrifacation]

loved them back in the day,highway song live is up their with the rest of the classic live albums...why have they been so overlooked!! and why aint their back catalogue been re master'd!!

[@delenclosjacques9171]

magnifique blackfoot , allez gimme gimme , que c'est bon d'entendre cette musique

[@axetogrind59]

My music freinds and self were amazed by Jackson's timing and unique rythyms and beats. Blackfoot's foundation rested on what Jack could do. Every guitarist's dream would be to have Jack on drums. His unique timing and style can not be stressed enough. Not too many days psss without having to listen to Jack. Ricky, I love his voice and heart. They all were gentleman. Watching them in the early days was a big event for everyone they were superstars. The best of the best.

[@Gilesfly]

Saw this lot support the Scorpions and they blew them away .Scorpions were so clean and clinical it was like listening to the records. Blackfoot were rough and rocking and pure joy to watch. I waited outside their hotel the following morning to meet them and thank them personally. Check out "Morning Dew" from Vertical Smiles"....... True Brilliance.

[@baputhasawana]

I only play guitar because of southern rock and BLACKFOOT is AWESOME, this amount of rockin makes you forget to breathe

[@Keithwebb0]

This is the video to go with the double live single they released after the tour. Didn't see this gig but saw them in Glasgow the same tour as well as 79 as Scorpions support band. Also 81 at Monsters of Rock. Still got my autographed copy of Marauder tucked away in the attic. Magical stuff.

[@wagonwaller]

Quite possibly the best rhythm section in southern rock. Between Jakson Thunderfoot Spires and Greg T Walker (I loooooove his bass lines), they could play anything. Hargrett was a lunatic on stage (isn't he like 6-6??), and Rickey had one of the most soulful voices in southern rock. They don't make bands like this anymore.

[@blake701984]

My Number 1 favorite Southern Rock Band

[@generay6807]

I saw them in 81 when Def Leppard opened for them in San Diego. I went to see Leppard but walked out a Blackfoot fan. Then about a year later they opened for Ted Nugent and they blew Nugent off the stage. Glad to see Ricky back with Sknyrd.

[@thehanterman1]

Any serious rock fan should give Blackfoot a listen. Live in the 80,s they were the band and yes I saw them with the Scorpions and yes I thought Blackfoot were the better band live and yes I still like the Scorpions.

[@carolinacarguy]

Axe...you are correct Jakson was the man...1st saw them before they made it big at a club in Charlotte, NC...the cellar..they rocked. 73 or 74 ..wild night...enjoyed meeting them..couple of years later they showed up in Salem VA with a album No Reservation...dug it then also..down the road..I get out of the Army get in the bar/ promo biz crossed path's with Jakson again and remained a friend until he went to RnR Heaven..he had the beat..and he had a heart..I agree he was the heart of Blackfoot

[@letthereberock494]

Fanastic band, love them and always will. Can you imagine a band like this on that shit x-factor simon cowell dross.lol They'd blow the fuckers away. Nowt like this anymore.

[@Bubba1960.]

Without a doubt, country rocks most underrated sons. Rebel yell!

[@SynapticBoomstick]

I was a baby while this was going on, damn shame, too. Nothing picks you up quite like Blackfoot. :D

[@kerbclipper1]

god how i miss this band!!

[@ianoag]

I first saw them as support act for the Scorpions. I'd never even heard of them at the time. Within the first 20 seconds of this song I was on my feet pledging alliegiance to the stars and bars

[@TheMotorcityfive]

Killer live band! i think this tour had the live record "highway song live" ,of them supporting the Rolling Stones.

[@hmackie6823]

YEAH

[@jimbissell7829]

The best

[@hmackie6823]

I knew Blackfoot was HOT Train Train was my fav song after that

[@MsOldGregg]

I have this on DVD. Got it through an Amazon seller.Not the best quality but I love the energy they generate.

[@Robbie63]

@nonearthlychildren I was at that gig as well. A totally amazing concert.

[@vamboruleOK]

bring it back y all

[@racefan32]

They're just fucking giving er in this song Awesome!

[@yellowperil550]

good group, never saws them live,pity.

[@GerryRocks64]

ROCK n ROLL!!!

[@angelofthedark1148]

Если в этой жизни и стоит кому то и на что то завидовать так это только тем кто бывал в 70 х и 80 х на таких концертах

[@elkepluntke3024]

damn good old rock stuff

[@jublaim]

Hargrett is havin' a ball! :-D

[@davidjohn639]

hell yeah

[@lizzyfan1986]

Jackson "Thunderfoot" Spires

[@jublaim]

Oh wow what a drummer!

[@marty3888]

One of those bands that rock so much better live than their albums. The studio version of this song is good, but not even comparable to this. Foreigner was another band like that.

[@johncrown530]

agreed jak was unique and powerful a real man behind the drums

[@davidjohn639]

away the lads away the lads away the lads away

[@mikeskillings5985]

Thay may be in there 60's but can Still Rock the House

[@flargmuffin92]

lol, that would have been awesome if he did, the hat gives it away, both him and Ronnie wore a Texas Hatters High Roller....awesome

[@snupoxxx]

TOP!!!!

[@Freewayjim]

Agreed 100%

[@alanmorri]

It's NOT about what part of the country you are from man! Saw Blackfoot with many bands live...always great and most of the bands they were on the bill with were great too! BOC,Cheap trick, Krokus, Jon Butcher Axis. It's a wonder all those guys even survived those wild as hell days! Bands today pale in comparison! I have to say that Whenever I did see Blackfoot and BOC at the same show I was always torn between Medlocke and Buck as to who was the best player, Rick had to sing more though so...

[@morrisparker5054]

i was at that show .you know what your dead right. this band were far better than skynard. so much more energy

[@yourunclehank1]

@Freebird10201977 In 1982 Skynyrd couldn't even think of touching Blackfoot - they can now cause Rick is in Skynyrd

[@rolltide91011]

He looks like Ronnie Van Zant whith the tophat.

[@beatmastert]

This from London not Zurich.

[@xritchyx]

R.i.p. Jackson Spires

[@flargmuffin92]

Pause at :46, looks just like Ronnie Van Zant.

[@Gilesfly]

They supported The Scorpions on a UK tour. Bad mistake by the Germans that was. Blackfoot tore them apart and blew them away.

[@ragmansmusicrock149]

It's only rock'n'roll

[@hamishhart8870]

Ching'd out there heeds

[@dancingpriest8672]

For once and for all, this is the 80 support gig to the Scorpions and not 82. I was at both.

[@davidjohn639]

there are at least 20 people with no taste