Hard-Ons: Ray & Blackie Interview for Long Way To the Top (1998)

[@SierraKilo9]

I remember seeing the Hard Ons in 1991 supporting the Ramones at the Hordern Pavilion. From the moment the Hard Ons took the stage the ENTIRE place went bezerk. It was, in my experience, their best gig ever. The sound was spot on AND the Ramones, denying American tradition, did NOT give instruction to turn down the support bands sound level and fuck me, the Hard Ons ripped. On that night the Ramones played so fast that at times it was 8 to 12 bars before I could recognise the song and then straight into the next. At beautiful volume. The Hard Ons stand as my favourite Aussie band. - Blair YOR.

[@bassdvant]

I would have killed to see that show. The Ramones and the Hard ons were both of my favorite bands at the time.

[@diaspo]

Awesome interview. Just watched the guys play a fantastic set at Dicey Riley's in Wollongong (14/12/2019) , which was their last show of the tour for their new album. Seeing such an iconic group in such an intimate venue was a real privilege. Definitely a show to remember.

[@annawilliams520]

Love this band

[@EamonSandwith]

pair of australian legends

[@bnl1983]

awesome interview, I hope kesh learnt not to trust u two alone. love the north gong gigs guys!

[@bassdvant]

I wish people had no fear of expressing themselves like these guys in this day and age.

[@smuji5327]

11.52 Ramones didnt play BDO Auckland, they played all Aussie shows but not NZ - We werent cool enuf :(

[@gazriley624]

seen them in Liverpool twice

[@SierraKilo9]

and ... if you were to choose between the two I think the Hard Ons had it that night. Both unbelievable though.

[@bnl1983]

proton energy pills

[@ce1771]

Best shows, Bangalow bowling club earl 90's. Byron arts factory - the piggery. Good times ,,

[@chriswritescopy]

Yummy is the fucking best. Can't beat Blackie's guitar solos. Love 'em.

[@deanpd3402]

Tavistock and roll.

[@bnl1983]

Tumbleweed

[@UzumakiGarage]

getting punched in the head by Nick would have been a funny story, well not funny.. but you know what I mean