CRACK THE SKY "SURF CITY" 1980

[@TheBadThad]

A prime example of a band in it's prime and WAY ahead of it's time!

[@stratmagic6893]

the best undiscovered band in rock-should have made it big-fantastic band

[@blakegregory969]

HAIL YES

[@DCB728]

I wouldn't necessarily call them "undiscovered". Under valued most definitely. And under recognized.

[@willkraemer6941]

Love this song grew up in dundalk md hon we love cts !!! Most underated band of all time

[@ssurfcity]

I was 14, and was put into a foster home. My foster dad had a band that rehearsed in his basement. So one day they were playing 'She's A Dancer'.....first I'd heard it. THEN I heard it on the radio. Blew my mind! This was in 1977, and these guys have been my fav band ever since.

[@dmcginty2411]

Brings back memories. Was a young lad back in northern Baltimore county in the late 70's early 80's. Loved them as a kid listening to them on DC 101 and 98 rock

[@crispyrobot77]

The BEST BAND most people have never heard in their LIFE (and who have just come down from an ACID TRIP just for YOU :).

[@martel732]

I loved them, back in the day.

[@ossarider]

Spring of 79---Rochester, Syracuse...listening to these guys got me through some tough times. Nostalgic

[@jeffjones8223]

"This band came all the way down from an acid trip to play for you all. Please welcome Crack The Sky!"

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Jeff Jones aw, I remember that. have that album

[@if66was99]

I love that!

[@frankkunkel6292]

I was there at Painters Mill to see the show in 1980. Have seen them a few times after that, too. Always a great show.

[@stefanschleps8758]

You're a legend. Thanks for sharing. CTS kicks ☆ss!

[@if66was99]

FINALLY saw Crack at OPACY about 2007. They DESTROYED the place after the O's game. Front row, I probably lost 20% of the hearing in my right ear, right beside their stage left speaker cabinet.One of the best concerts I've ever seen and I've seen a LOT of concerts. Tightest band I've ever seen!

[@MikeHF]

+if66was99 I think they are playing better than ever now. That said I really like the line ups on the first three albums.

[@if66was99]

I got the newer guitarist's floor playlist. Stage left. img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/if6was9/CrackTheSkyplaylistzoom.jpg

[@if66was99]

2003 actually, I now see. :p

[@skeeter197140]

I thought I didn't like CTS. I remember "From the Greenhouse" from back in 1989, and I thought they were just a Pink Floyd wannabe band. My boss starting playing them at work a couple years ago, and I was HOOKED. I saw them last summer, and they played EVERYTHING!! It was incredible. I only wish I would have given them a chance a long time ago.

[@if66was99]

@@skeeter197140 Better late than never! :-p

[@Zootat]

I saw them in Rochester Ny in the 70s at the Penny Arcade. The place was 200 over capacity. They totally tore the place up. I had only seen one other band that was that flawless. All I have to say is: When I die I want to go quietly in my sleep like my grandpa did. Not kicking and screaming like the passengers in his car.

[@stefanschleps8758]

What would a gorilla do? 😮

[@glasstronic]

Ay. One of the best concerts I've attended. CTS always delivered the goods.

[@MarkElll100]

Excellent playing! Brings back many good memories!

[@ladylakemusic5958]

Love it. Am from Randallstown. This was my music in the day!!

[@johnboy3792]

I used to be known as " BUS TRIP CHRIS". Many years ago in another life. I helped Childs Play slightly with fans going to New York to help them get signed. I cannot say that I truly had much of an influence in them getting signed but I tried and they put me in their credits as a result. HOPE LANG was a great beautiful lady that helped me with all of that. I truly wish you are doing well and are happy Hope. Thank you for all of you help not just with the buss trips but the way you helped me as well. GOD BLESS you. With me it started with the Ravyns. Moved to Crack the Sky and then to Child's Play. I only became known because nobody 3 rows back could hear the band over me. I have always had a very LOUD voice and I used to be able to sing. In order to get me to shut up the bands put me front and center. Brian Jack did it all the time and so did Rob Fayhey at " The Horse You Came in On" Every Wednesday night. Like I said I used to be able to sing. At 51 today I am not so fortunate. I would like to say thank you to all of the bands that allowed me to sing... Crack the Sky, Never Never, Child's Play, City Fixx, Fuzzy Lipstick, Orange Seed Parade, Wrathchild, Honor Among Thieves led by Mitch Allen the man that NEVER gives up, look him up on you tube... especially with Kara DioGuardi seriously listen to the song "lost" that Faith Hill sang that they wrote together., Brian Jack GOD rest his soul, Nicky Kay , IDZI, and the best drummer I have ever seen in my life John Allen. I thank ALL of these great musicians for giving me much more than my 15 minutes of fame. I loved every minute of what all of you gave me. I am so thankful to have known all of you even if you do not remember me. GOD bless all of you and all of your fans.

[@stevefradkin8044]

so glad I had exposure to these guys growing up! LIVE SKY!!! Painters Mill... sad day when they tore that venue down..

[@AbsoluteAwesomeEnt]

Sadly [mainly, b/c I was always playing], I only got to see CTS once, which was Awesome! My good friend & former guitarist introduced me to Carey before the show which was a real pleasure! Especially after I finally got to hear him & CTS perform! Him playing that Rickenbacker is Priceless! I remember he often had to wet his finger - which, I can only guess, is so his fingers could stick to the strings from the speed! ;) Anyways, from then on I became a CTS Addict! ;)

[@georgekooymans3200]

How often can you say a band has TWO of the best rhythm sections in rock? 40 years and counting!

[@StevieHimself]

Got turned onto this band two years ago courtesy of Reeves Gabrels. Been trying to find their albums...help!!! This is great stuff!!!

[@dalehymes6004]

Love Carey!

[@jameshesterberg7800]

Finally saw them at the dundalk heritage festival about 8 years ago.that was before i moved to phoenix arizona.

[@gozanelli]

Shades of Zappa, what a rocking, riff changing group, excellent

[@MikeHF]

Right now I think Crack the sky is my favorite band. Normally I never say so and so is my favorite band but in this cause they could be! Listening to the first album,Animal notes and safety in numbers on a daily basis.I had Animal notes when it came out but I was a little young to fully appreciate it. Plus I was into Rush at the time. Now I don't listen to Rush at all yet I am listening to Crack the sky!

[@moosesufer]

man the seagil was the spot.back in the day.thanks

[@laurabradley159]

+moosesufer ! seagull inn , juniors inn, good times

[@ronaldroach3255]

One of Mr. Palumbo's best songs.

[@stephenmills9782]

greatest of all time!!!!!!!!

[@jksqwat]

Nothing to add just !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting!

[@patriotveteran9748]

Carey thanks for bringing me back to good days at painters mill I was at that show. We opened for you guys when you were no Heros about 100 times. I still enjoy seeing you around Boring and Reisterstown. Bobby was with Delta Dogs the last time I saw him. I know his Dads passing hit him hard. Love Vinnie. I look forward to seeing you again. maybe sit in on a crack attic tune. I just was in a band War Horse on break for a while. Peace to you guys.

[@careyziegler7316]

Thanks Chuck. I have a few more in the archives so maybe I'll post some more, some time in the future .

[@scottsnavely295]

They are awesome in the late 70's at the Aragon Ballroom, in Chicago, IL, with Atlanta Rhythm Section and Wet Willie! Was fortunate enough to meet the bank that night!

[@johned1956]

The last concert I went to before leaving my hometown of Baltimore.

[@AbsoluteAwesomeEnt]

I am currently listening to former CTS versions, to kina bring me back to The Awesomeness I so enjoyed in my days!

[@valeriedefelice5508]

I was here!!

[@accorsistudios]

Amazing to hear this... that Gibson sounds so legit!!!!!

[@ziggyzagzi8017]

And havin EddieVH aint too shabby...

[@janicepiercy821]

The best members ever! I was there!

[@danielboyd8468]

Excellent!!

[@alecshroyer1569]

Wow. What memories. Thanks for uploading these.

[@allendienesek2388]

Seen them in Columbus Ohio they were. Fantastic

[@caryl246]

Great seeing you guys again at the Tally Ho! Still got it!

[@joeinterlandi8727]

That was fun to watch, I was just starting to play bass when I saw you all play and then I started coming to see Band of a thousand names, you really inspired me back then and I thank you for it. I need to get out to see you play again.

[@TheShoedoctor]

Thanks for posting this video Carey it really brings back some awesome memories of my youth. I remember Vinny on the keys and John behind the drums back then and I certainly remember you banging the bass. You were the best bassist for CTS (IMO). It is strange not seeing Ricky on stage in this clip as I always remember him being there. JP sure looks different. :) You guys sounded incredible!

[@careyziegler7316]

Thanks man :) Great times

[@briggscharleton6139]

Frickin AMAZING

[@12BarEd]

Pretty sure I was at this concert - definitely saw them a few times at Hollywood Palace

[@jeembo420]

COOL. I was there.

[@bodensick]

Sorry, but I miss the original line-up with Jim Griffiths and the awesome Rick Witkowski. Some of the best guitar work I've ever heard. Saw them in the early 70's at the Hollywood Palace on Rt. 40 West near Catonsville.

[@careyziegler7316]

+bodensick Unfortunately I never got to see them and wish I did. No apology needed Bodensick.

[@marksavage1744]

I got to see them live at The Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh back in the late 70s when Safety in Numbers was first released. It was simply a brilliant live performance! I still get goosebumps listening to them!

[@Mr5stringBob]

Badass video Carey Z. - Best of luck with your latest version of CZEH.

[@scorpio66invt]

I still can't believe how much Bobby Hird looks like Eddie Van Halen !!! I asked him that on the phone a few months ago....said I had made most likely the 1,000,00,000th time some one had asked him that !!!! 01/10/2020

[@nealmcdaniel7874]

I been there five times in 80s party on dude.

[@whumanbard]

Great memories, but Painter's Mill was not a town. The late great Painter's Mill Music Fair was in Owings Mills. After it burned down, they bulldozed it along with the Skateland skating center to build a BJ's. On top of that, they moved the local radio (WCBM) station, on the same little avenue (Music Fair Road), shortly after. smh :(

[@prosoloist]

OH WAIT, pAINTERS MILL was where the BJs is now? I never gave it much thought. I had been to Painters only a few times. Al DiMeola with UK opening was perhaps the 1st time. And then ASIA in 1982... and maybe that's all, just 2x. Been to the BJs more than that as my son was taking KravMaga classes in 2012ish and I would slip out to do some shopping sometimes ;)

[@dee9568]

My buddie turned me on to this band.....he was from dundalk.md

[@TheJfactor777]

I was at this show. Not the same band that recorded the original LIVE SKY. It was great though. LIVE SKY the original vinyl was the best of the best. My opinion. I love all Crack the Sky!!!! Encore was Strawberry Fields Forever.

[@RonS-xg7lp]

Carey this is awesome! What a rush of memories. I was at one of these show at Painter's Mill as a 16 year old. My first concert ever. I am confused as I research the bands history. Is that John Palumbo or Gary Lee Chappell on lead vocals. Thanks again for the great performers you all were to my generation.

[@careyziegler7316]

That's John.

[@if66was99]

Sorry to be all star struck. You rock man! i.ytimg.com/vi/laNbBFD6IKg/hqdefault.jpg

[@careyziegler7316]

Thank you very much if

[@robertdunkes8590]

This is some real back in the day shit

[@careyziegler7316]

My pleasure Hans.

[@mikelinneman8799]

These dudes are right there with BOC and Camel as some of my very favorite bands and since I'm a musician I guess I'm pickier than most these dudes are talented and tasteful.....

[@TheJfactor777]

Carey Ziegler you RULE!

[@tillz63]

I was at this show! Thank you! You don't happen to anything from the opening act , "The Shooze" (now known as Kix) do you?

[@blakegregory969]

Me too.

[@johnboy3792]

In my opinion there are some people that are very blessed, like Faith Hill, HOWEVER, there are other people that are also very blessed but at the same time passed by. Such as Kara DioGuardi, Mitch Allan and David Hodges. People that we never see decide who makes it and who doesn't. Based solely upon which person is more saleable. Who make it and who doesn't hjas nothing to do with who is the best. I think that that reduces us all. Everyone looses because someone decides that even though you are better you wont sell as well. My belief..... promote them all and let the pubic decide.

[@scorpio66invt]

At 03:15 I would love to now what JP said to Bobby that made him laugh like that!!!!

[@monmixer]

I'm so glad monitors are not that big anymore..: ) .. no ricky : (

[@RonS-xg7lp]

Thanks Carey. I always thought that was John. But as I see all of these more recent videos with John, he seems to not be "balding" as the man in the 3 piece suite from these 80's video. Hair club for men or what?

[@jmb92555]

that was fucking amazing... Styx meets Frank Zappa meets Gentle Giant :O KLOL played CTS Animals Notes here in Houston when that was released but I don't recall the band ever coming here

[@crispyrobot77]

NOT CTS!!!! NOT RICK. NOT JOE. NOT JOEY. Vince?? John??? maybe.

[@DCB728]

Yep, I get ya. More like Palumbo's backing band. Still sounding great nonetheless!

[@ronaldroach3255]

So Carey, I guess you decided not to publish your album, because you thought it didn't cut it, but you must not have done much research into the music that's out here, so maybe you'll have a change of heart in the future. Murphy gave me a chance to listen to the un-published, and I thought it very up to speed.

[@ssurfcity]

Strange w/o Ricky. Still kick-ass though.

[@Oldschool7166]

saw the band in October 1980 but it was most of original guys, Rick W., Joe Macre. Maybe this was '81?

[@careyziegler7316]

Yes

[@anthonyrichardson343]

Those were the days. Screw rush

[@paulm7732]

what month was this? I may have been there!

[@garyzworld]

Where's the rest of this show? Outfuckingstanding!

[@RudeDog412]

... those darn instrument cables ... go wireless ... 1980?

[@dustydon6419]

Carey are you still part of the group and if so what’s the rest of the lineup?

[@johngallagher2254]

Great show ! Didn't you video/record three songs after the show ?

[@careyziegler7316]

I'm not sure about that John, it was so long ago.

[@dee9568]

Hammerjacks 80.s

[@dee9568]

Hot razors...

[@dee9568]

Elvis is my daddy.

[@pjeffries301]

Original band was FAR better.

[@jetdsl]

most likely i was there

[@gregwright8769]

I was at that show at Painter's Mill, don't think that was the right clip.