BRYAN FERRY/ROXY MUSIC Retrospective Part 1 of 6

Another great VHS find from yesteryear. A 2002 VH1 special chatting to Bryan Ferry about his career. This is 40 minutes in length so I have split it into 6 appropriate parts. In this part we learn about the origins of Roxy, how Virginia Plain & Do The Strand came to be and how the band initially perceived themselves.

[@pamhughes8829]

Oh my, I met him at his concert in DC. Shaking and speechless to be near him, to this day he has an effect on me. Unbelievably sexy, talented and so classy. Love his music and it sets my my heart on fire.

[@bigguys45s29]

Ferry is a genius, a gentleman, and just one cool cat!

[@elainegill2619]

He personifies the Word COOL..Way beyond his time regards music & fashion.❤🕺🎶🎶

[@jmgmarcus808]

One of the greatest bands, EVER!!

[@kevgh3869]

one of the best albums anyway.. AVALON!

[@PB-mm5eb]

No one can beat Ferry, in a band or as a solo artist

[@danw1374]

We still havent really caught up, roxy had a unique style for sure, cant really put my finger on it.

[@jessewoody5772]

During Do the Strand I love how he is singing and the swiftly moves over to another Mic to continue singing. He's very artful in many ways

[@dietpepsivanilla3095]

My rock and roll dream came true in Chicago in 2001, when I got to see Roxy Music. Still one of my favorite concerts ever.

[@jamesanderson348]

I'm from Chicago too and I was there also with my fellow Roxy friends. It was a magical night. The aura of that night I was overshadowed by what happened on 9/11 a few weeks later. Sigh..

[@euanelliott3613]

I appreciate how well spoken and articulate they are. Proof one doesn't have to be a neanderthal to play great rock music. Great, classy stylish people.

[@jamesanderson348]

I instantly fell hard for this group when I fist heard them. They were not like anything else around that time. Innovative, classy, worldly, suave. They were miles beyond everything. I'm glad to have latched on to them and have ever since. Viva!

[@deirdrestewart4394]

Loved many of bryan ferry"s songs timeless indeed a genius of his era! a true inspiration with his music !👌

[@tourbillon13]

Love the 2 mic touch! Never saw that before. 2019 and Bryan, at 73, has just kicked off a World Tour... The man is beyond incredible. My only gripe? Is that I haven't got tickets to see it... 😭😭😭!!! Thankyou Bryan, thankyou to all of Roxy. You guys were integral in bringing the music to life and are too often overlooked. Legends all ⭐🌟⭐🌟 Take a bow... 👏👏👏👏

[@euanelliott3613]

At the Roxy reunion press conference in 2001, Ferry was told that Tom Ford of Gucci considered Bryan his all time style icon. When asked what the look of the band would be, Bryan raised his eyebrows and said "Gucci of course" to much laughter.

[@Caligulita]

A guy I was once dating said to me once (after hearing me play Roxy constantly) that he had never heard a singer sing so clearly, that the lyrics were so strongly in the front of the song. I hadn't noticed it before, but I have always been a vocals person. I LOVE the whole band, but Ferry's up front and amazing lyrics were what pulled me in initially.

[@journey4109]

I guess soundstage, melody are more important.. Vocal is just a voice, addition to composition.

[@mesolithicman164]

Philip242 To differ slightly. Vocals humanise a piece of music. Yes, on one level they offer another layer of melody but minus the vocals all you have is a backing track. Add vocals and you have human communication.

[@drummoyne52xx]

My favourite band to this day.

[@Fortwentt]

Incredible Thank you for sharing this. best band so far ahead of their time.

[@adr1ew]

We can all agree that Bryan is a genious. But one thing I do love to recall about Roxy Music is their golden artistic groovie aura. When you listen to them, it's almost like you're in the middle of a nightclub, facing drags, hookers, performers and rockers altogether, digging into whatever was going on in the 70s Roxy Music gives me that "outcasts only" territory.

[@radiodamon8750]

Brian Roxy music first three albums changed my life compleaty . I started the arms society . Australian Roxy Music Society. Thank you for making my life .

[@cindygirlification]

Creative and innovative! Magnificent 🙏

[@dietpepsivanilla3095]

I so appreciate the fact I got to see them live in Chicago back in 2001. I was not disappointed.

[@karenkaren3189]

I was in High School in the early 70's. crazy bisexual boyfriend. we went to see RM at the Hollywood Palladium. the boyfriend disappeared at some point during the night. 2 freshly returned Marines (end of the Viet Nam war), probably suffering from PTSD got me drunk in the back a little too forcefully. I wrested myself away, and ended up in front of the bandstand, watching Bryan Ferry in his beautiful powder blue tux.

[@karenkaren3189]

"for all that pleasure that surrounds you-should compensate for what you're going through." the thrill of it all.

[@orb2150tx]

Wonderful band. Probably my #1 favorite.

[@JHollowayNetwork]

Bryan Ferry was the Elvis Presley of glam rock, he often does 50's hairstyles and looks during early performances of Roxy Music.

[@ulises6938]

I just love Roxy music they are powerfull real and master genius

[@danw1374]

And 40 plus years on, i still cant get enough of 70s roxy music. Though i must say avalon is a terrific album albeit a lot different to their earlier sound.

[@markroberts1006]

My older brother was a big roxy music fan and he had all their album's and I used to sneak into his room to play them when I was 5 years old and I have been a fan ever since. I was brought up in govan,glasgow,along from the shipbuilders.O the memories.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Viva Roxy Music! Ferry is the king of cool!

[@billgedeon9645]

Saw Bryan Ferry, in Cleveland, 3/26/17..Still, nothing like it..

[@TicketTim]

Saw Roxy Music Kent State University 2/18/1976 wish I would have seen the Cleveland show or an Europe show this year... Bryan Ferry is a total classic, really the best

[@Fortwentt]

you were lucky.

[@dapperd67]

I saw that show and was really disappointed in the quality of the sound. The bass overwhelmed Bryan's voice...

[@user-jy6tn5ep4f]

50 years the greatest group❤

[@Caligulita]

Best. Band. Ever.

[@Alagboriel]

So much love for Bryan

[@massimocasella4201]

My absolute favorite band. The Legendary 1970s/early 1980s Band Roxy Music.

[@Eowyn77]

Yes, so cool, really, thx for sharing!

[@rubytroy7756]

Thank you ❤

[@rubytroy7756]

The whole package ❤❤❤

[@rubytroy7756]

Great Band ❤

[@papaonta]

watching them is kind of like experiencing heavy metal comic magazine in real life

[@rienbreetvelt2191]

Love them

[@deborahrobertson8606]

Beeeaaauuutifuuuulll!!!!

[@mickeymousebiker1]

Andy Mc Kay's version of "Wild Weekend" still gets it. A younger Bryan Ferry always reminded me of a super-wealthy villain from a Bond flick. "Out Of The Blue" -- my fave.

[@slobomotion]

I was just listening to that album the other day! :)

[@davidmazmand736]

I love Roxy Music

[@mickeymousebiker1]

Mott The Hoople, Bowie, Alice Cooper, and this band gave Rock a great theatrical edge (when it needed it). Special thanks to Kid Leo (a big Roxy fan) for playing this music for the first time on a Cleveland radio station.

[@slobomotion]

I enjoyed Kid Leo and Roxy Music was such a refreshing change. I bought two copies of STRANDED and sent one to my music pal in Virginia -- also did this with PERE UBU's first 45s, et c. -- we're still pals. Greetings from France. :)

[@billgedeon1857]

Use to listen to Kid Leo's interviews with Bryan Ferry, way back when on WMMS..In fact have the one they did to promote the Stranded tour, 1974..

[@mrmedallis]

grew up near cleveland, i remember kid leo, jeff kinsbach, the blf bash, and the buzzard morning zoo, love roxy music

[@Fortwentt]

Exactly.

[@Papa-o33963]

Theatrical Rock n Roll Add The Tubes to your list. Have a good one All.

[@TicketTim]

Saw Roxy Music Kent State University 2/18/1976

[@justinfontaine5539]

Too smart for America always. never really broke here

[@Fortwentt]

I think I am getting old, these bands...

[@kanecaptain]

@imhosaibabaischeatin - yeah, I just noticed that myself - I'll try a red-edit to see if that gets passed. Part 3 is uploading as I write this, I just hope it gets through. Fingers crossed.

[@CCSofChocolatesvill]

Bryan ferry is a God.

[@Dayglodaydreams]

If Bryan Ferry is God, where does that put Brian Eno?

[@jjseandxcefree]

Uncompromising. Visionary. Literate. that's why i still listen to RM and nothing current.

[@Eowyn77]

@natateaful the re-uploaded part 2 works well from Germany, now

[@gel6988]

Never mind all of the accolades for Roxy - this all goes without saying. Without Roxy Music there likely would not be a Sex Pistols. Think about that for a few. .. Cheers!

[@richrol58]

I'm still thinking...

[@strewf]

5:29 - Eno tries to steal Ferry's fandango thunder. Frantically waving for attention from his assigned position of way, waaaay in the back.

[@PAULLONDEN]

The reason he had to go...there can only be one star on stage....Don't think though that Brian was "frantically waving for attention"...he was just totally absorbed by this great band he was in, and forgot about the intricasies of inter band politics....Eventually it turned out for the best, as he's got maybe an even bigger career than Ferry...or the other Roxy members for that matter....

[@Eowyn77]

oh no! I can't see the second part - not available in my country because it contains contents belonging to EM - that's frustrating!!

[@krollpeter]

How can you call this Glam-Rock? The first demonstration of how you can integrate electronic sounds into pop-music? Bryan Ferry eerie vocals ...? ???

[@natateaful]

@imhosaibabaischeatin Oh really? I'm just watching the third part - two minutes are left =) Then I'll try to return to part two. With my fingers crossed, as Kane said ) Thank you!

[@paulnorgaardandersen5568]

Great, but I can’t find part 6?

[@bonnerscott5374]

weird and wonderful it were.

[@obiwazz6929]

I am sorry if others have asked you this question....but do you have Part 2 of this retrospective anywhere? Very interesting, thanks for posting

[@bigguys45s29]

Sadly, Roxy Music have only had ONE top 40 hit here in America, making them technically an American one hit wonder. That song is 1975’s “Love is the Drug”, which peaked at No. 30 in 1976. They only had two other Billboard Hot 100 Chart entries: 1979’s “Dance Away” (No. 44) and 1980’s “Over You” (No. 80)

[@mesolithicman164]

It's always been a question with British pop music,"How will this do in America?" Sometimes unexpected things do well, other times great stuff just sinks without trace.

[@thomasaquinas6628]

Do the Straaaannnnnd!

[@martinwilkinson2344]

Can't find part 2!!! 😥

[@mischamoselle661]

Gambaccini slagged off for your pleasure in Rolling Stone when it came out. Very clever in hindsight isn't he?

[@wallacelovecraft8942]

Where art thou part 2?

[@clairedoble4755]

Part 3 is now blocked aswell, apparently cos of content owned by EMI. Real pity as I was so enjoying it. :(

[@Eowyn77]

@kanecaptain part 3 has obviously passed, thx

[@darrellsturrock5795]

Love the top albums listed at 7:25 including Faces, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. My how times have changed.

[@Fortwentt]

dude, the future :(

[@tourbillon13]

@@Fortwentt Oh feck. Please don't even make me think about it 😭

[@JamesStockbauer]

The High Priest of Glam Style

[@mariabispo7363]

AMO MUITO VOCÊ E ADORO SUAS MÚSICAS, FELIZ NATAL ❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋

[@PAULLONDEN]

RoXy where ofcourse heavily influenced by 50's rock'n roll ; notably Johnny & the Hurricanes and everything by Joe Meek....

[@gel6988]

Ah, but they took it sooo much further...

[@Fortwentt]

wow checked out faron youbng ended up with hank williams. dude

[@Andreasjacke1]

Fine

[@prodige2211]

Brian Peter George Saint John Le Baptiste de la Salle Eno(some French Origins ? We don't know) : BRIAN ENO . One Question : why the Bassist change in every Beginning's Albums, never the same ?

[@prodige2211]

He created Ambient Music : Disreet Music or Music for Airports

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

WTF? Where is Part 2 of 6?

[@peartfaldo]

Al Paccino???

[@williammccormick966]

To bert uchima. Germany 3rd 12 cavalry 75 hargraves sp4 budingan

[@ceira7]

So why did Roxy become SO dull later.That was Bryan in control.

[@indiemusichangouts]

OmgSerena he got older. He experienced more heartbreak.... Became kind of a whiny sad sack

[@joe22589]

They became "dull"? Avalon is "dull"? One of the best records ever. New sound and change of direction. And the first album and "For your pleasure" are both milestones.

[@jaysimoes3705]

@@joe22589 Taste you know. I think the same thing: when Brian went and Bryan got in control the thing spiraled out of it. Slowly. The first album after ENO left (I think it is nr 3) was also excellent. But come by the end of the 70s to my mind it was boring. Which is the difference with Bowie I guess. Bowie had a shaky start, but continued to reinvent himself well into the 80s. Roxy started of like a rocket that slowly crashed to the ground.

[@kerstinmorsch7327]

Sorry it was crazy. Not for my ears. I love out off the blue. It's brilliant 😊😕😊😊

[@natateaful]

@imhosaibabaischeatin The same for Russia, unfortunately.

[@hgevans77]

,,

[@slygi4]

I like Brian Ferry and Roxy Music, but I must say, even in the early 1970's, they looked like middle-aged men.

[@PAULLONDEN]

"Middle age" means 40 to 50........they hardly looked that... but indeed, they didn't look like Sweet, as Ferry and his cohorts where approaching 30; which they didn't try to hide, as they grew up on 50's rock'n roll.....

[@wiseonwords]

patriot sons of liberty -- "they looked like middle-aged men." What complete and utter Bollocks! What a supremely dumb comment from you, mate! Dumber than dumb! RM looked like no other band at the time -- they looked like they'd stepped out of some fantastic artistic version of the future.

[@tonysharples6233]

Middle age to me is 100 to 200. So at 65 I'm a youngster, as I'm watching this, 25 in my head, because Roxy were totally unique, and with Zep and The Ash, the top 3 UK 70's bands. For Your Pleasure is a masterpiece.

[@Dayglodaydreams]

And your point is....................................?

[@jackal59]

40 minutes of Brian Ferry's ego sucking all the oxygen out of the room? He arguably was the *least* interesting member of Roxy Music.

[@joe22589]

Interesting theory, guy. Of course every band member was great. But: who wrote the songs?

[@jaysimoes3705]

I don't think so. He wrote all the lyrics and these, to my mind, are unparallelled. As a person Bryan Ferry is nothing special I agree, as an artist he is stellar.

[@nigel900]

This overrated riff-raff wasn’t anywhere near David Bowie level!

[@massimocasella4201]

Wrong Bryan Ferry is way better than overrated David Bowie.

[@jaysimoes3705]

I think Bowie never reached this kind of level, certainly not his lyrics. But Bowie remained interesting a whole lot longer, to me, than Roxy or Ferry did. I like Bowie a whole whole lot, but the first three albums of Roxy are just of another level. Ladytron, Mother of Pearl, If there is something...Wow.

[@samdog8087]

I still think Ferry is out of tune

[@michaeldoyle6702]

So little of Roxy has survived, understandably so. Little meloldic invention and the lyrics are laughable. More Than This is great, though.

[@indiemusichangouts]

Michael Doyle opinions are like arseholes. Everybody's got one. And check it out... You got a couple "likes" Arent you the fancy nancy?

[@Laura......]

Aren't you a funny guy Michael. Think you should get your coat.

[@gel6988]

Seriously? You are simply trolling here with your comment? Right? If not, well then you need to learn what a melody is, Johnson...

[@kdcndw1]

Michael..soo little of RM has survived?That is why music from Roxy Music continues to pop up in TV series (Mindhunter, The Americans,Big Little Lies, Barry, Westworld, Billions) and movies (Lost In Translation, Sucker Punch, Knives Out, Can You Forgive Me, Casino to name a few)