Finally Hearing NOMEANSNO! Bass Teacher REACTS to "Rags And Bones"

[@constantly-confused5736]

NoMeansNo are criminally underrated... on the other hand: if you meet a fellow NoMeansNo-fan there is an instant connection.

[@pyenapple]

Hell yes

[@odettegordonyo]

So Wrong it’s Wright 🐄

[@SuneWorld]

I love youi!

[@russianpaul77]

there are NO bad nomeansno songs! every song is a different journey and the bass is almost always the main driving force. i'm so happy you're here, hope you'll do more

[@andrewwalker1008]

Who's gonna tell him about "Big Dick" haha!

[@SH4n1AC_C4C7]

NoMeansNo have been my favorite band for over 20 years. You are absolutely correct.

[@Cheetahpops]

Nomeansno are one of the greatest bands ever and absolutely amazing live.

[@marnier2927]

I would give just about anything to have seen them live

[@MeatShield666]

It is Andy Kerr credited on the album as "none of your fucking business"

[@McLuddy77]

Andy's importance to the band always seemed to be overlooked, but if you watch some of the old videos of their live performances while he was still in the band you really get a sense of the energy he brought to their shows. Rob and John are fantastic musicians, but in those videos Andy is such a charismatic performer. Weird for a guy who avoided the spotlight and I don't think ever used his real name in the album credits

[@Froyo__]

Don’t get me wrong, pun intended, I love what Tom did on guitar on the later albums but Andy brought a special kind of energy. Check out Andy’s project after NMN, Hissanol.

[@ColeWheeler4Lyfe]

Andy has a KZbin channel. He plays some old licks sometimes. ❤

[@BradMurray]

By his own demand, as I understand it.

[@ehlava7331]

yeah, NMN a 3 piece band on this album. there is a great early live version of this song on YT. they were a very different band with Andy. my fav configuration.

[@stefankamphausen6524]

Next step on the punk jazz fusion train: Victim's Family. I'd go with Baklava for the bass, but Caged Bird for the guitar. Not to mention Follow Me For The Message for fun.

[@ArnieJames666]

Holy sh!t, triclops!!!!! Same bassist as victims family, Larry boothroyd, I believe, although I may have spelled it wrong, that man is a f*cking beast! I got to play with them a couple times and I was just in awe of that crazy ass rhythm section, that drummer is equally gnarly!

[@ColeWheeler4Lyfe]

Good call. Caged Bird is a KILLER TRACK.

[@normaleehi]

thiss. and his later band the Hellworms!! beastly rubber bass

[@McLainCausey]

Larry Boothroyd and Ralph Spight are absolute beasts and they just dropped a new album. Maybe If I… is another great bass option. John Wright produced the album Caged Bird is on…

[@flipperpete]

@@McLainCausey Ralph and Larry went to all three Nor Cal Dead Bob shows a couple months ago. Nomeansno, Dead Bob, Victims Family, Triclops, Freak Accident, and Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine. Ralph, Larry, and the Wright Brothers are the greatest musicians of all time!

[@TheologicalDissident]

The Album titled 0+2=1 is another masterpiece album of theirs.

[@ColeWheeler4Lyfe]

Agreed. The last album with their first guitarist.

[@pyenapple]

YES

[@actaeonpress]

You know You know I know You know

[@vicjay1972]

Andy Kerr is the guitar player and he wrote a good share of this album. He also sings quite a bit on this album. Three equal members. They just loved to mess around with who was who on albums. Especially Andy.

[@ServerCrashers]

Oh hey, welcome to your post-NoMeansNo life. A very addicting band that is solely responsible for the formation of my current band of 10+ years, and the only band that people from all music backgrounds and levels of fame can agree were formative to their own sounds. Couple of things to note: Andy Kerr @blankfrank07 was their guitarist/vocalist at the time of this album, and was very instrumental in the songwriting for a good chunk of the band's tenure. I believe they did swap instruments to record some parts here and there (or is that just a myth?) but these three worked incredibly close together, which explains the methodical tightness of the music. Rob's bass tone is inspired by Motorhead's Lemmy, from what he says, he basically plugged into a Marshall 3530 head, cranked the mids, and went through a guitar cab at the time. Rob has also described himself as a bass player rather than a bassist (or the other way around I can't remember); as he was more interested in the rhythm of a song instead of solo'ing. These guys were pretty much great players out of the gate, and I would use the word 'escalation' to describe their music. It's like they sat on one riff for hours and hashed out as many phrases as they could before putting something together, which makes the music FUN to listen to. If you are going to check out another of their tracks at some point, I HIGHLY recommend Big Dick from the same album, but really there's naught a terrible choice when it comes to their discography. Good vid, and good analysis of the other instruments changing the feel around the bedrock of Rob's bass - that's basically the theme of NoMeansNo!

[@jeanneaconda2664]

Nobody is perfect.

[@petehurd5301]

Drummer John Wright's 'solo'band is Dead Bob, album out last year, touring now-ish. Lots of NMN in their set. Another candidate for best NMN song is 'Metronome'.

[@kimmyg2001]

Love Metronome

[@lokiatwa]

It's my go to bass riff!

[@jansendwan1221]

Especially when it comes to John driving the song!

[@alwaysastudent]

i just saw Dead Bob tonight (technically last night), and it was absolutely amazing!!!! One of the best live bands you will ever see out right now. i got to tell John Wright he was one of my favorite ever drummers of all time (and that NMN were one of my favorite ever bands), a ginormous wish i never thought would be fulfilled. He is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. The only time i got to see NMN live was back somewhere between 1993 and 1995, so when i heard Dead Bob were playing relatively close to me, i had to do it. My two favorite NMN songs are 'Now' and 'It's Catching Up' (two great openers), but honestly, their whole catalog is phenomenal. They are one of those bands who have no bad albums. And the masterful jump from the first to second albums... What can you even say to that? Dead Bob/John Wright is keeping on with the tradition of great recordings, for sure.

[@dakotakoll-is3rg]

"It's Catching Up" is one of my favorite riffs of all time

[@Bennybonz]

IM FUCKED

[@progvoice]

You cannot stop your head from thrashing either this song

[@dakotakoll-is3rg]

A dead duck (ooh)

[@obieserious]

You finally said Chris Squire 😂

[@OURYARDPodcast]

Shit outta luck

[@kristofwynants]

I'm so glad somebody gives these geniuses some well deserved attention! On the fusion remarks: they also did a Miles Davis cover on their last album, but I can't remember the name now. They grew up on jazz and then discovered the Ramones. From what I recall when I saw them live: Rob Wright's mainly a pick player. If you want to follow up on this bass trail, I can highly recommend Victim's Family, early Fishbone, Death, Hüsker Dü, Shellac, The Jesus Lizard and Bad Brains. Darryl Jenifer is no slouch on the bass either, he has a massive bass tone! Keep up the good work, my man!

[@peroskarstorholm4196]

They covered Bitches Brew by Miles Davis, complete with their own lyrics, followed by a slow, stone age reendition of ‘Beat on the Brat’ by the Ramones. I think those two covers really sum up the width of their musical abilities and ambitions quite well :)

[@ColeWheeler4Lyfe]

Bitches Brew

[@RenfieldXIII]

That's solid that you picked up on the similarities to Mike Watt, you nailed it. I saw Mr Wrong open for Mike Watt back in the 90's, they go way back. Mr Wrong was Rob Wright solo, literally by himself on stage with nothing but a bass, an amp and a mic, no other band members. It was amazing.

[@sworked]

so cool to see so many NMN fans. if you haven’t already, just put on their (imho) best record, Small Parts Isolated and Destroyed, starting with their magnum opus, “Junk.”

[@coolhandchunk]

The River has got to be next!

[@petehurd5301]

Saw Rob play that solo (show was billed as Mr. Wrong), fucking haunting.

[@MrRelaxedanderson]

I'd disagree. Exceptional song but it doesn't really show off what Rob can do. It's more or less one riff for six minutes. How about something off Mama? No Sex or We Are the Chopped? Even the song NoMeansNo, that's what I always play when I'm trying out a new bass. Everyday I Start to Ooze would be another good one.

[@jansendwan1221]

I get this is a bass channel but Red Devil is amazing when it comes to showcasing John. My favorite bass songs are Rich Guns and Living is Free.

[@clifisboring]

Gotta check out Two Lips Two Lungs & One Tongue by NoMeansNo

[@jansendwan1221]

I can't seem to seperate Two Lips, Two Lungs and One Tongue from Rags and Bones. I blame live album. Best guitar solo ever if Andy would shut the fuck up.

[@mlwsf]

They also have a beer and Hockey themed Ramonescore side project called the Hanson Brothers.

[@Weedoutsmusic]

I forgot about that... I know what I'm dusting off tomorrow

[@NateBuker]

Yeah. I think they out-Ramoned The Ramones on that 😆. I'm surprised they didn't get sued but then again it was definately a tribute project that celebrated a legacy. I'm sure the glue sniffers understood that.

[@andywhos]

Got to see Nomeansno and the Hanson brothers once each. Very thankful to have!

[@julesallford]

John's new band "Dead Bob" is defo worth a listen

[@Donald-fg2ew]

Hockey punk. Perfect music for Canada hey

[@chrisgreen7992]

Another band where the bass and drums work together to carry the songs is Shellac, great bass tones

[@normaleehi]

yar! Bob Weston's tone is unreal. built his gear himself i believe,, RIP Steve

[@KindredAmy]

Thank you for understanding and appreciating Nomeansno. They are the best ❤

[@seanoleary4717]

A couple of things about Rob Wright: His early setup was a P-Bass through a 70s solid state bass head on top of a Fender 4x12 and some weird, maybe homemade 1x15 or 1x18. Later, like 1990s, he used one of those silver Marshall 300 watt bass heads through a standard Marshall 4x12. Kind of Lemmy+Jah Wobble feel. And... he played that shit while he was singing. Fucking Jedi Knight of a musician, one of my heroes.

[@seanoleary4717]

I meant to say it was an Acoustic bass head.

[@arlsincharge]

I love the punk rock journey you've been on, I feel like I'm hearing these songs again for the first time. Can't wait for the next one.

[@LowEndUniversity]

You’re the best! 🙏🏼

[@podomuss]

Absolutely, punk rock is magic and it’s a damn shame most young kids ideas of punk is MGK or Greenday or whatever the shit. More people need to experience real punk rock

[@piershollott339]

Yeah, so growing up in Victoria, we were so spoiled to go to Nomeansno shows all the way from Mama all through their later stuff... however, check out an early live recording of Rich Guns from Mama when it was just Rob and John... a pair of f**ing beasts on their instruments. Super-smart lyrics too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7Nanmep9F4npI

[@GuyDeaux]

I saw them once in the Effenaar, Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Best concert ever! They recorded "Live and Cudly" there. My favorite memorabilia!

[@shmk1]

Ditto, I must have seen them 20 times growing up, so good.

[@buzzbomb67]

Ok Im jealous lol I never got to see them

[@reubentomczyk193]

Rats nest forever!!!

[@6demonbag542]

I'm loving all this praise for my favourite, favourite band ever.

[@XscottXcoreX]

Wow…never heard this band. Sounds like if Primus and Fugazi went back in time and had a baby! Really enjoyed this.

[@alchingazoprods1]

I always described them as Rush meets The Ramones

[@xenitis]

you've just discovered the band that changed my life

[@itchyvinyl]

I saw NMN for the first time in 1990 on the Wrong tour. It's in my top 3 shows of all time. And I've seen a LOT of shows between 1982 and now.

[@Froyo__]

Yes! So glad you checked these guys out. They are (were) a 3 piece. Rob played through a Marshall guitar amp giving him his signature tone. While Rang n Bones is a great song, it’s definitely one of their most basic ones. The rhythm they have is amazing and I was so happy to see you get to experience and enjoy it. Keep up the great work my dude!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Going through the comments for that intro, I realized a ton were yours 😅 - I’ll definitely circle back!

[@Froyo__]

Haha. You really should man. Rags n Bones doesn’t even scratch the surface of this band. Just signed up for your Patreon and would absolutely love to see an album reaction on there. Keep up the awesome content, man! This has quickly become my new favorite KZbin channel.

[@LowEndUniversity]

That means a lot, friend - thank you for the support and the incredibly kind words!!

[@NullStaticVoid]

and the bassist is doing the lead vocal, with the drummer supplying backing vocals, WHILE playing this. BTW when I've seen them live Rob was using an old Marshall plexi into a Bagend cab. Prior to that he had an Acoustic 450 bass amp.

[@justinquamme916]

The Tower and Its Catching Up are underground punk classics

[@BH-fi8lm]

Your video came up because I love this band. Seeing the reaction of someone who has just discovered them: priceless. There are two types of people in this world, those who have listened to nomeansno and those who haven’t. You Sir are now a member of the former and better for it I can see.

[@cantankerousklept2675]

I was so excited to see this video come up, as I love Nomeansno and yet no-one knows them! I wasn't expecting this song though! You should check out "Big d*ck" or "It's catching up" off the same album Wrong.

[@pawelzawislak1671]

Finally! Thanks for doing it. Trust me, you just barely scratched the surface.

[@butsenzeller]

Rob Wright is actually a guitarist who came to his senses and turned to bass , guitarist on the album is indeed Andy Kerr, later replaced by Tom Holliston. John Wright is a major influence on my own drumming. Great you mentioned Mike Watts and Minutemen, they're indeed a major influence of No Means No

[@tubytootoo]

There was absolutely nothing quite like seeing Nomeansno live. Nothing. You felt like the music suspends you into an alternate dimension and the musicians simply are the music. It’s crazy out of body experience. I sort of want everyone to be able to feel something like that.

[@skyoxford]

As teenager I got to see them at the OK Hotel in Seattle, and I knew nothing about them going in. That show was magical. They were so tight, and fun, and the crowd went wild. It was by far the best concert I ever saw.

[@adriangarver3246]

I was there too. I thought the floor was going to cave in with 400 people pogoing to THIS song.

[@skyoxford]

@@adriangarver3246 Hell yeah! That part was scary.

[@LostPunk5545]

Thanks for getting around to this! Haha, envy the start of your Nomeansno journey. Every album is a new adventure I wish I could do again for the first time! It's a crime against humanity they're not better known!

[@colinedmunds2238]

DO THE FULL RECORD! "It's Catching Up" is one of the best openers of all time

[@NateBuker]

You're right. "It's Catching Up" friggin slams too. Great album front to back.

[@mikegraham4255]

@@NateBuker My fave is The Tower

[@tdu5777]

They were an epic live band. I was very fortunate to get to see them play many times. It's cool to watch someone hearing them for the first time and see them getting some love.

[@duncansolloway2497]

john the drummer has recently formed a new band called DEAD BOB and have released an album

[@1S4Per]

Omg…Yes!! All time favorite band. Drove 5 hours each way once to go see em. Worth it.

[@alexfast9328]

Was lucky enough to see them 8 times from 89-2013. Rob was a huge influence for me as a bass player and he did it all with 4 strings. They had two drummers on the Wrong tour. Just saw Dead Bob recently. Glad John is still drumming!

[@jonnylieberman]

The Guitar player is Andy Kerr.

[@Sabocat]

Mark to really appreciate this you have to see it. Try to find a live performance. Rob doesn't just repeat the same base line. He is all over the neck voicing the same notes but with spreads and inversions all over the place. It's jaw dropping.

[@markmorton2519]

The entire album is truly amazing

[@broonage]

Bar none one of the greatest punk bands to have walked the planet. As you said, that fusion sound and drum and bass driven. Each album and song is just a delight: full on hardcore, pop, catchy in your face licks. Incredible players, the two brothers to their original and latest guitarist. At one one point they had two drummers! Let's not forget their side project Hanson Brothers where the drummer sings, absolute bliss. I miss this band and their universe. So glad that John is continuing with Dead Bob. Nothing but love for this truly amazing band. PS favourite song: Humans.

[@Circusflea00]

*the greatest

[@ffejchrist]

Never a bad day when someone discovers NOMEANSNO. One of my all-time favs.

[@marcretro]

welcome to Nomeansno they are from my area Canada. seen them many times soo amazing. Check out their alter-ego The Hanson Brothers for puck rock!

[@chetzar]

Thank you for doing this! Wait until you hear the whole album. Banger from the beginning to the end.

[@jimbarkhouse5540]

you need to look up more of these guys. they’re from where i live so i know em well and there are sooooo many more amazing tracks these guys do you will not be disappointed. (rob’s tone has always been my fave bass tone)

[@hectorlagos8937]

more NOMEANSNO please dude!

[@chrismansbridge1390]

Congratulations. You officially heard the greatest band of all time.

[@mikhay77]

Its the wright brothers are drums and bass, Andy Kerr guitar and vocals

[@davebarrett2355]

Finally :) I think you can tell that Rob & John played together growing up, and Andy added a great dimension on guitar. All three doing vocal parts as well - Rob & Andy doing the the main parts on this. Their live shows were always amazing!

[@M4RRC]

Their final album all roads lead to ausfahrt is incredible.

[@SPAMDAGGER22]

Slugs Are Burning is a favourite from that album.

[@kaceyvibes]

I was going to request this band/song and wisely searched first. One of my favorite bands and songs of all time and a huge influence on me as a bass player in punk trios for years. Rob's mixture of groove and aggression, and the diverse arrangements, are always so amazing to me. I really enjoy watching you discover so much music that was formative to me in my teens and 20s (I'm a middle aged mom with faded tattoos now) and hearing all your enthusiasm and appreciation for the passion, creativity, and musicianship

[@miketaylor7636]

The only time I saw them was around 91...the bass is still rattling my bones to this day!

[@johnsegelke4385]

Beautiful video. I particularly liked your identification of the bass riff as an "ostinato" that the drumming plays off of. Another song on "Wrong" that uses recurring figures in a similarly complex way is "Stocktaking"; in its way, it almost qualifies as symphonic. Simple, but rhythmically stunning.

[@johncrwarner]

I remember going to see Nomeansno in the UK in the late eighties and being so impressed by Rob Wright's bass playing it was to my untutored ear masterful mixed with their "Jungian" style lyrics - they were a great band to see hear and play repeatedly.

[@goetia13]

This album changed my life

[@napneto]

Check "Big Dick". It's just bass and drums (Guitar player Andy takes the vocals)

[@mrdestructo74]

Slam dancing to this song at the gigs was epic back in the day . One tour they had two drummers playing at the same time two kits and it was insanely good .Amazing legends live ! Check out Dead Bob great and now touring.

[@murreygellmann7708]

Live they literally left me speechless and drained Outstanding

[@alexbruce5684]

NoMeansNo has 11 Albums plus A collaboration with Jello Biafra. Enjoy the Ride it's Great Journey.

[@HellaBuggin]

I've seen these guys live several time and it's always incredible. LOVELOVELOVE this band.

[@kirillnauchigin8727]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Their whole discography is flawless and so diverse. Agree with those who suggested you do Wrong in full! Check out the album "One" from the later era (2000), especially Hello/Goodbye and The Graveyard Shift. It has a different vibe.

[@NateBuker]

Thanks for reminding me of this song. I was a big fan when this came out and I saw them live a couple times back then. They performed as a three-piece and Rob is a pick player, brother John on drums and Andy on guitar and vocals. This song is one of my favorites in their whole discography. It actually took you to point out the actual jazzy aspects of the drumming here! They were always great songwriters. I'm pretty sure Rob used an SVT rig, bright and articulate with plenty of growl. I swear Andy's guitar recordings were direct into the board but he had a live rig where the cabinet was loaded with a bunch of what I swear were six inch speakers. I always enjoyed the upper-mid sting of their sound but I'd love to hear the "Wrong" sessions re-mixed for more bottom. Thanks again!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

I definitely hear a Chris squire tone there good call! As soon as I heard the vocals I thought of D Boon and the minute men! I’m glad you called that one out! Have a great Easter with the family Mark! 🙏🤘😎

[@colinedmunds2238]

They did a version of "Bitches Brew" by Miles Davis on one of their later albums

[@onlytheseamonkeyknows3197]

Thank you sir for finally getting to these guys. I really think that the exclusivity of the different dynamics comes from the fact that they're brothers and mesh their musical playing styles together extremely well. In essence they are a two-piece and I do believe they have a full band lineup for live shows.

[@seanbecker6909]

This Album was recently re-released back on Alternative Tentacles after being out of print. The guitar player on this album and all others (except Mama) until 1991 was Andy Kerr. The first album after his departure, 0+2=1, Why Do They Call Me Mr. Happy? was the only other one where Rob does all the guitar. John Wright has a new project called Dead Bob and their live show includes many NoMeansNo songs. I sure do miss NMN though.

[@gabmalette]

Thank you for covering Nomeansno and welcome to the punk scene! Love your channel! Cheers!

[@IMcbee]

Hands down the best show ever. Saw them dozens of time, 6 every time it was like that show was the only moment that mattered ever.

[@stuartspencer2161]

I was fortunate enough to see Nomeansno a few times in Australia during the 90's, circa Mr Happy, and Worldhood of the World, and they were just as brilliant live, as recorded. I would say they are the greatest, and most underrated, band to come out of Canada.

[@Merglet]

Just caught this, and I love that you mentioned the merger, bc when people ask me about NMN, I usually call them "Jazz-Punk" Also amazed that Rob Wright could play these bass lines while singing. Bonkers.

[@BradMurray]

Great find in that transition sounding like Winter's Frankenstein. Never heard that in there until you said it and it's completely obvious now.

[@ericbrocious6047]

Please do more of NMN! They have soooo much! I absolutely love this reaction/review. I’m glad you honed in on John’s drumming. He pretty much sculpts this song in particular.

[@jasonberezny9705]

Thank you for finally checking them out!🤘🇨🇦

[@pyenapple]

You oughta check out early 90s Seattle trio SadHappy. Bass, sax, drums. Amazing weird experimental rock/jazz/funk goodness. They played on bills with all the big grunge and indie/alt bands of the era. Great bass.

[@peroskarstorholm4196]

Bass goes into strumming power chords on the chorus and he always uses a pick on a P Bass through an overdriven Marshall guitar stack. I recommend watching some live stuff and you’ll get it. They’re essentially a trio sharing vocals and lead parts equally. Drums even set sideways on left stage side in line with the rest enhances the whole experience. They toured and thrived in the hardcore punk-scene, mainly in Europe, so they’re not really considered ‘fusion’ for that reason. Too aggressive and noisy, but I see your point. The comparison to Minutemen is pretty spot-on. Very musch the same dynamics and musical ‘politics’. I met a couple of NY jazz heads who loved them and they toured extensively with Italian Jazz/noise-fusion trio ZU, which are also awesome.

[@El_Pinche_Hombre]

One of my favorite bands of all time. Criminally underrated.

[@bandastemphylium5206]

Try "Bonin in the boneyard", by Fishbone! The most insane Bass line ever!

[@jamesperry9197]

I saw these guys live years ago, one of the best shows i've been to

[@swervecityknifeparty2708]

@LowEndUniversity I don't know if this will get seen since it's "old" by internet standards but I just came across something you may want to check out if you haven't already seen it and don't already know of her. The artist is Mohini Dey and it's her bass cover of a solo from John Coltrane's "Countdown". Pretty impressive to this former saxophone player, anyway.

[@mlwsf]

Traditionally they are a three piece, but I caught one tour where they had 2 drummers. Sadly, they retired a few years back. These kids ain't as young as they used to be. Well, they were always a bit older than us kids anyway.

[@nicolasrondeau212]

"they were always a bit older" 😂 They were born that way!

[@rorybennett3971]

Definitely have a listen to shellac! Great driving bass tones

[@HeadlessBourgeoisie]

Amazing band. Their entire catalog is worth a deep dive.

[@Pedroleum100]

I had to listen to this song again, because of what you said about the drumming. Fascinating, I wasn't aware of this feature although I have already listened to this song a million times!

[@LowEndUniversity]

It’s super unique! He hardly keeps time in the traditional ways. Very “melodic” drumming, almost.

[@Pedroleum100]

@@LowEndUniversity - Thank you. 🙂

[@robmarchant1496]

PLEASE cover The Stanglers - Tank. Nomeansno, The Jesus Lizard and The Minutemen have taken a lot from Stranglers bass player, JJ Burnel.

[@Kuhmuhnistische_Partei]

They actually started in 1979 with only Rob and John Wright and mostly Bass + Drum although in some of their early songs they replace one of their instruments with something different like guitar or (I think) keyboard. The first album "Mama" is really niche and obviously the production quality is not the best and it's very different from their later stuff, but it's already very creative and I actually really enjoy listening to it from time to time. "My Roommate is turning into a Monster", "Mama's Little Boy", "We Are the Chopped", "No Sex", "Rich Guns" and "No rest for the Wicked" are the tracks I listen to quite frequently. It's just super interesting stuff, although probably not necessarily what people wanna listen to when they think of a punk band or even of NoMeansNo specifically.

[@alexblain2987]

One of my favorite band! The bass player sings the track also and so is the drummer. Try the album with Jello Biafra & No Means No. Also when they tour Canada, they cross under No Means No and come backs as The Hanson Brothers. Just awesome Ramone style mixes with Hockey songs... (Puck Rock)

[@gwts1171]

They are such a great band. The music is great; the message is great.

[@Rabidbush]

next do something off "why do they call me mr happy?" Loving your punk journey though, its fantastic to see it grow on you :D

[@Circusflea00]

The River!

[@scottyharp]

I can't be happier that NOMEANSNO is getting more ears on em!

[@lordhuggington9615]

Nomeansno is an epic band, straight up. Listen to all their music.

[@ionutsfetcu4550]

You should feel blessed for discovering the music of NomeansNo

[@dnc1769]

First and foremost, Rob played with a pick so there are definitely parts where he strums chords. That could be why traditional bass players might have trouble picking out exactly what he's playing at times. I also think he might have played through Marshall cabs instead of a bass cab, which could lend to his unusual tone. They do have a TON of live videos, I highly recommend checking some of them out to really see his playing style.

[@christophervan9634]

my band opened for them they were a 3 pc and were super nice people and crazy good live.

[@M2Mil7er]

I first heard NOMEANSNO back at Uni towards the end of the '90s. They struck me as a punk version of Rush in a weird way.

[@MrMagnuminium]

THEY DO IT LIVE. PERFECTLY

[@randomian2344]

I’m so glad you “got” NoMeansNo on first listen!! Once you start to dig in, you will enjoy it more and more! Their depth is amazing.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Can't wait! Thanks for recommending them!

[@distorson]

Does anyone know how Nomeansno got their bass sound? I always loved it. Nomeansno are one of the reasons why I started playing bass. When I saw them live, his bass amp looked more like a really old guitar amp, but I could be wrong.

[@kevincognito3575]

I like how you say that a merger of punk and jazz because literally the drummer plays traditional grip jazz style the whole time and sings they all three sing