Hanoi Rocks - Tragedy

Hanoi Rocks' "Tragedy" from "Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks" (1981).
Notice Gyp Casino behind the drum kit.

[@klaseronen7535]

Mike Monroe was a common sight in my hometown of Turku, Finland, even a couple of years ago. He could be seen riding his bicycle in the city center and along the river Aura with bags of empty bottles. Finland is among those very few countries where even a world-famous person can walk on the streets without anyone bothering him and living a rather normal life.

[@garyzhuang5894]

any chance to see him now? i mean after epidemic

[@hagiharayumiko2650]

@@garyzhuang5894 I can imagine, Mike is a very down-to-earth, super-nice guy, isn't he? He likes exercising and fresh air.

[@democracydaily9149]

Good job Finland. It's probably sick to be noticed the first few days but then i'd be pissed off! Hope Michael is doing fine!

[@oggamer3737]

DEMOCRACY! Daily Mike is doing great, he is gigging even now.

[@vnyman339]

he almost drove over my sister with bicycle once lol

[@VonArmagedda]

Hanoi Rock: the band which only existed for 6 years, but made an impact

[@riverahyrule]

Idk beatles made all their albums within 6 years. Id say hanoi rocks could of succeeded better

[@YOUNGVALCO]

Hanoi Rocks will come back.

[@urki4224]

@@YOUNGVALCO no they just need to leave the bands legacy as it is of would just be disrespectfull to razzle and a cash grab if they would reform now after all those years

[@josephvanhinsbergh8880]

The Smiths did that in five too

[@andypostema4269]

Creedence Clearwater Revival and Cream only needed four years and they changed music forever. I dig Hanoi Rocks and all but they didn't do anything that The New York Dolls didn't already do.

[@mamusiamuminka35]

In 1985 they played a concert in Poland, I was 11 years old then and I remember that my father took me there. The best concert I ever attended. I listen to Hanoi to this day.

[@lexluthor6497]

Cool.visited poland last year and it was lovely.coming back for the tatra mountains.greetings from 🇫🇮

[@ToastedCigar]

It's sad that Hanoi Rocks never got the recognition that they would have deserved. Their songs are so good!

[@J8zzy]

It is 2022 and this is just timeless masterpiece! And Mike is still the same rock n roll kid. Age is just a number.

[@DavidSush1]

Hanoi Rocks was a great great great rock and roll band. And Michael Monroe is still awesome today as a solo artist. Love this stuff.

[@sweetcaroline3177]

thank you Danny. Michael deserves our recognition. He worked so hard, and to me, Hanoi & Michael ARE total ROCK STARS!

[@rûdemodmen]

アンディー・マッコイのソロ活動も素晴らしいです。いろんなユニット組んでカッコ良いバンドやってますね。

[@cortstell]

I think it's cool that GnR always named H.R. as one of their main influences. GnR never hid the fact that they had huge admiration for H.R. Basically, I love GnR for lovin' H.R.

[@At0micplayboys]

How was this comment 12 years ago

[@democracydaily9149]

@@At0micplayboys Definition of an OG

[@bobtillman5769]

13 years ago? Damn. I hope you're still alive to enjoy HR!

[@rachaelclarke9951]

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Dominic newton Hull UK

[@PataAssa84]

The most underrated band, also here in Finland.

[@ray_wolf]

I agree 100% These guys gave so much to the 80´s rock/glamrock scene back then. And so many "iconic" bands these days got inspired by HR. These guys should deserve a place in the Rock´N Roll Hall of Fame.

[@hannuhyry5065]

Agreed

[@vinaymulukutla358]

@@ray_wolf Kind of sad how bands like Motley Crue, Guns N' Roses, Poison and Cinderella all became superstars in the 80's having been heavily influenced by Hanoi Rocks yet Hanoi Rocks never achieved similar success. But in the end the musical accomplishments can never be taken away.

[@markboller4313]

​@@vinaymulukutla358 It's probably cause the band was from Finland. Those others mentioned were all successful and formed in America.❤❤❤

[@vinaymulukutla358]

@@markboller4313 If we’re speaking in general, then bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Scorpions are all from outside the United States. That never stopped them from accomplishing great success Stateside during the 80’s especially. It must have been some other factor besides their origin.

[@Roosemaria]

Oh, Michael is so young... This song never die!

[@Highvibin213]

The most underrated of all time ❤️‍🔥

[@SafetyCamera]

I had the priviledge of seeing them about a dozen times. Best gigs ever

[@freedom_rock18]

Lucky I was born to late..

[@Tourkat37]

ANDY MCCOY!!!!! The songwriting, and riffs!

[@MarkBoyd]

Hanoi Rocks was truly what a glam band should be...the look, sense of danger and damn, those songs:)

[@Jupppeee]

Andy made this song in 78..when he was 15 years old.. he stored the lyrics, riff etc ,and put it together when time was right,and they recored it in 81 ..u can read that from many UK mags,andy's bio,hanoi's history etc..

[@jenk6230]

♥️♥️♥️♥️ I discovered them maybe 1984...love them. I don't know what just prompted me to look them up. I used to have all the vinyl. I had drinks with Sammy in NYC,his wife was performing in a lounge as a chanteuse

[@jerrymedina1973]

Always loved those background vocals… 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Stones Vibes

[@aapo616]

THEY'RE BACK!! MikeMo's 60yrs birthday consert.

[@Hamburgler6.9]

That outward, awkward, disintererested stare; never aimed at a feeling, but also aimed at every emotion. He's tearing you apart without you even realizing it. Genius.

[@cody.dw8]

This was posted before Google bought KZbin A prehistoric gem

[@sarahglamlady]

I love it! Hanoi Rocks was super amazing! Is so nice to know that Monroe continues playing around the world... Thank You Michael! ♥♥♥

[@richardmurphy9006]

HANOI still ROCKS

[@heidanen9054]

And For ever:)

🖤🤘 Forever

[@transistersis]

"First a little too fast, then a little bit much too slow"- Love It!

[@rock-you407]

このVHS持ってる❤️❤️❤️ もう見られないから探してました❗️❗️ thanks🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@jeffg.3250]

Such a beautiful chorus. For those saying Hanoi Rocks should've been bigger, you're right. But after reading their book, I don't think they'd have lasted long even if the Razzle tragedy never happened. They were a mess (except Monroe), with Andy and Nasty on heroin, and Sam and Razzle partied hard too. Monroe, who was a health nut in' 84, likely would've gotten fed up with their addictions. Those guys lived hard, living the Motley lifestyle. It's possible they could've gotten through it, but unlikely. Also, in the mid 80s, arena rock was what sold and Hanoi were more traditional rock N roll. They may have looked like the bands that copied them and sold millions, but their sound was pretty different. They're still one of the greatest rock bands ever, and fortunately they reunited later and also their side and solo projects are very good.

[@veli-pekkakultanen2353]

Someone had to show the way to Mötley Crüe, Poison, Ratt and Guns and Roses.

[@danielhylander9535]

Veli-Pekka Kultanen way cooler then them crap bands 🤙🏻

[@spacyplatypus1828]

@@danielhylander9535 they're all good though

[@jarmolautamaki7527]

Voisko olla mitenkään mahdollista että myös englantia ymmärtävät lukevat näitä kommentteja???

[@raynathansanchez1969]

Not really, hanoi and motley started at the same time.

[@veetikurt5018]

Mötley Crüe is good tho

[@ttiwaz4398]

Michael Monroe was so freaking beautiful and handsome back in the days. Like a perfect anime character with huge blue eyes and long blonde hair and his rock'n'roll image. No wonder why Hanoi Rocks was so huge in Eastern Asia before Europe and America even realised it.

[@tEaR90]

MIke in this video is one of the most beautiful creatures I've ever seen. Love his facial expressions, he's so divine...

[@mikeferguson5935]

I named my puppy I got in 1986 Razzle. Had that cute little thing for 16 years until she got very I'll and we had to put her down. Still to this day, one of the saddest days of my life.

[@alexkojima8062]

One Of Best Things From Finland :)

[@juhaeklin6468]

+alex kojima Yes indeed. After Hanoi it was a bit quiet of bands,maybe HIM it's the next one :)

[@PoweredByDarkness]

alex kojima Ranger from the nwothm is from Finland and they are awesome!!!

[@11DNA11]

Stone > all.

[@thelordlangie]

Amorphis!

[@abyss6802]

*best ;)

[@piewacket]

I remember seeing this video on the cable tv show Night flight back in 84’ I’m glad I discovered this band! They are awesome and very under rated!

[@duckrie1340]

Mccoy is a great composer, and Mike is an exellent rock singer.

[@RafaelGentilGuitar]

Hanoi Rocks might not be the favorite band of all people that came here but it's youthness and punk attitude do revigorate us all and I fell so young and full of energy that I'm not afraid of saying that this band fuckin' rocks and will be remembered for ever.

[@pierrehammarstrom3034]

I Love Hanoi! Have follow them since -79 ❤

[@Brewzerr]

What were their very early gigs ('79-'80) like?

[@deanschannel1031]

Dance, metal, punk....what the fuck...that’s what we thought back in 81... but we loved it...we knew this was our time to rock...can’t wait till kids do it again.

[@BariChannel666]

Una di quelle canzoni che puoi sentire in loop 30 volte di seguito senza stancarti. Great Hanoi Rocks.

[@markmoon8014]

Remember seeing Hanoi in 1983 in the UK - mind blowing- and going back to Finland and the everyone going like who, who's Hanoi? Olavi Virta, Irvin Goodman. Oh dear.

[@051FLOW]

damn these guys music is awesome. I don't know about music well, but these guys music made my head bang!

[@TheTiina1971]

Ihana Hanoi, saa olla ylpeä suomaliasuudestaan tälläisten biisien takia :)

[@tuomodrumcovers800]

Andy McCoy - Talking 'Bout A Feeling - Drum Cover Here; ** TUOMO DRUMCOVERS **

[@kuristaja7142]

Ylpeä suomalaisuudestani kun andy kertoi klassikko haastattelussa että mitä kauempana hän on Suomesta sitä parempi hänen on olla

[@suurinvanhinmies4170]

Ei se sitä oikeasti tarkoittanut, se omasta mielestä provosoi/vitsaili koska se tiesi että kukkahattutädit suuttuisivat.

[@Losrandir]

@@suurinvanhinmies4170 Ja sitä kautta puolikseen se oli siinä varmaan ihan tosissaan ja oikeassakin. Paras vitsi on mist on puolet totta.

[@suurinvanhinmies4170]

@@Losrandir Totta!

[@angelamarie5149]

Love Hanoi Rocks there music is amazing. A bonus is that they are from Finland woo hoo aka love HIM. Also from Finland :-) Amazing song's. Love Finish Music =-)

[@markorevenant5185]

Angela Marie (Y) do yuo know The lord, Hard Rock hallelujah :D

[@TeroJokiranta]

Angela Marie What you like about a Nightwish?

[@tuomodrums6031]

Angela Marie *HELLO !! HANOI ROCKS - UNDERWATER WORLD - DRUM COVER HERE -* . *HAVE A NICE SUMMER !! ^^ T U O M O D R U M S ^^*

[@Anastasia6710]

+Angela Marie Do You Know Indica? :)

[@angelamarie5149]

love Kittie, as I lay dying , In this moment, slipknot, just seen Machine Head , Cradle of filth Ramstine, Danziganf more

[@simonhunter3430]

So much energy from MM. Saw him playing a club solo mid-00's still bags of energy and one of the best gigs I've been to!!

[@dolphin66]

Respect for these guys. Timeless, authentic, real, classic. Awesome songwriting, top performances with charisma and such power that could peel the paint off the walls. This might´ve been filmed at Tavastia Club..?

[@TheMissNeedles]

Michael beautiful then still beautiful now - live forever xx

[@necessitousfox]

Joo jos tykkää sellasista pullosilmä-chihuahuista 😁

[@aaaiiiiiiiii]

and now he so beautiful! sorry fuck my English

[@curdog602]

i figure myself lucky,i learned about hanoi rocks from reading an interview with izzy stradlin way back in 1987.. went out bought " two steps from the move" album. loved em ever since. guns n roses did take a whole lot from hanoi rocks. probably the most underated band EVER!!

[@markrobertson2774]

over 2 million views....Brilliant .....These Guys Rocked ....Razzle you are missed my friend..

[@gerilamce9399]

Great song! I find the intro very similar to "I was made for lovin' you" by KISS

[@linzcat7]

Man I love youtube. you hear about a band your whole life but never get to hear them, think of them one day and there they are, amazing stuff!

[@turncoatgoo]

I am 1/2 Finnish so am proud that these guys did this stuff. :)

[@johannamix966]

Razzle! Loved this band for twenty five years!!

[@johannamix966]

Razzle ain't joined yet!!

[@TuulaSalmi]

Sain suukon häneltä kerran kauan aikaa sitten

[@aapo616]

Eilen, 20.8.2022. olin menossa sorsajahtiin, järven rannalle. Kuuntelin matkalla Tragedya. Passissa se soi päässä, odottelin n. 2h, sitten 3 sorsaa ui passiin, ammuin yhden uivan ja yhden lentoon, sen jälkeen päässä soi... Tragedy.

[@elnegrolawless8723]

La imagen del verdadero y crudo Rock and Roll. Andy McCoy, un verdadero discípulo de Johnny Thunders, y la presencia de Michael Monroe completan el cuadro que yo presentaría si me pidieran sintetizar la fuerza y la rebeldía del Rock. Los amo Hanoi, una de las bandas mas brillantes y subvaloradas de la historia!!!

[@piewacket]

wow this brings back grate memorys !!! i first saw this band back in 86' on the usa net work show called '' night flight '' they still rock !

[@tomohikomurata]

20年前、高校時代の思い出の曲です。バスドラムとスネアの入れ方が、叩いていて気持ち良かったです。

[@metalheadnurse23]

Fan since 1988. Michael Monroe is gorgeous!!!

[@megadora1969]

僕らの世代(40代）のロックンロール・アンセムですね！いつ聴いても、あの頃に戻ります。ツバキハウス「ロンドンナイト」が懐かしい・・・

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

I always loved the vibes this band projected. Magical 🎩

[@teamz88]

This is the video I watched thousands of times back in my high school days and Andy is SICK!!

[@HoustonWrap]

Fireee. So underrated in the USA

[@piewacket]

awsome !!! first song i ever heard by this band way back in 87' and it still kicks ass !

[@Brewzerr]

As a longtime fan, I never understood all the comparisons/connections to bands like Motley Crue, Guns n Roses, and ESPECIALLY Poison... aside from Vince Neil getting Razzle killed and a few very obvious, but superficial comparisons in the ‘looks’ department. Musically and attitude-wise, those bands were in a whole different universe from Hanoi Rocks. HR may not have been a ‘punk’ band, per se... but they were definitely punks, and that was their main influence. Those other bands came from a totally different background, and were much more metal-influenced. Motley Crue attempted to emulate their look (poorly I might add), but that’s where all comparisons begin and end as far as I’m concerned. GnR were a tiny bit closer to nailing the attitude, but not enough to really mean anything significant. I really have no idea whatsoever how fucking Poison fits into the equation, aside from wearing makeup. I know all those bands cited HR as some kind of big influence, but I just don’t see or hear it. Hanoi were true originals. Maybe the ONLY 80’s band to successfully meld 70’s glam with punk fire and attitude, and forge a new style. Too bad they never really got their due.

[@azrailnone]

they influenced these bands, what are you talking about?? Even Axl himself told that if not Hanoi there would not be GNR...

[@CapHowdy]

Influence is not just about sound it is about attitude and style. Many bands will offer up bands like the Stones, Beatles and The Who as influences while sounding nothing like them. Influence can range from anything as simple as making the artist want to be in a band in the first place, to lyrical style or song structure. They do not have to sound even remotely like the band they influence. I do not really get where you think Motley tried to copy their image though. The bands started around the same time and Motleys initial image looked nothing like Hanoi, and probably owed more to the likes of Alice Cooper and Kiss than Hanoi. Then come Theatre of pain, every band and their mother were dressing like that.

[@DaidohYuzan]

@@CapHowdy Hanoi was mainly influenced music and look wise by New York Dolls, as was Sex Pistols. While Mötley was mainly influenced by Kiss and Alice Cooper. So they had pretty different roots, although ended up close to same result. Poison then again by Kiss, Alice Cooper, and Mötley and Hanoi. GNR states their main influence to be Hanoi. All four bands fall to Sleaze rock genre, but while Hanoi is in the middle and kind of the original. Mötley is mostly more Glam metal (like Kiss and Twisted Sister), not really punk oriented by any means. Poison is what MTV made Sleaze rock to turn to (pop "metal") and GNR was kind of a renaissance act, taking it more back to what Hanoi made (Pre-Punk + original Glam rock). To put it in other words, all four are kinda similar hard rock, but only two of them you can put to same collection with Iggy Pop.

[@jesperpulkki9718]

Lmao Mötley crue not having an attitude? They are one of the most notorious bands ever and easily had more of an attitude than hr

[@deamondoll]

Couldn't have put it down any better!

[@holeintheleg]

G n r led me here only after listening to g n r in the 80s listening to house in the 90s reading about g n r in the 2020s and thinking wow I remember wanting to check them out. Makes total sense

[@muezix3550]

One can tell that Axl definitely was influenced heavily by Monroe-look wise, along with really how gnr looked from 85-88

[@Skeletor1889]

Agree, but I think Izzy was even more influenced by Hanoi Rocks

[@kornaxon3522]

@@Skeletor1889 Definitely! If you merge Nasty, Sami and Andy you get a '85 edition of Izzy. Or the other way around: it's fun to see three proto-Izzys next to Michael. :)

[@mok0s1]

see them 2 years ago, vocalist broke his leg. Best concert one of the best concerts i've ever seen

[@mikaelpeltonen96]

For those who don't know, the band's name comes from pink heroin which was sold to American soldiers during Vietnam War. Rocks refer to lumps in the powder. Original white stuff was refined in China (Johnny Thunders' song Chinese Rocks) but Hanoi's heroin was even better.

[@tree7909]

They already knew they would be able to afford heroine from the start I guess XD

[@Psyclescutter]

OH MY GOD! Just my favourite band of all time - knew there had to be a reason for KZbin - so cool! Mike Monroe is GOD! Wow! Excellent! So happy now!

[@MrSekasorto]

From Hellsinki - Stockholm - London - NY - LA! #1

[@GilwskeMetal]

Hell yeah this is pure rock-n-roll!!

[@creativecommunitytsukitwo7411]

2020? ~ YES !!!!!! The music's slowly dying, and I'm jumping outta my jeans I jump into the bed, you're there already waiting for me Ain't this a perfect way, to spend the nite there ain't no better way, of killing time, than loving you be sure of that I do It's reached top speed, and I'm getting inside of you this is hot stuff Mama, taste it, It sure tastes good oh yes it does It's maybe cold outside, but in you the fire is burning and when you bite me babe, love is hurting Tragedy life reminds me bout, a symphony on the radio first a little bit too fast, and then a little bit much too slow Tragedy life reminds me bout, a symphony I heard today first a little bit too fast and then a little bit much too slow for me I wake up in the morning and I feel, the pain in my head if it's rest I need I'd rather be dead, no destination in this life I live no expectations I just drift and drift, and drift

[@MrFantasioSpirou]

I live in hanoi - vietnam and I was very suprise that there was a "hanoi rocks" band.

[@thejrace]

so many amazing songs, I love hanoi rocks

[@aiccu]

Thanks and big hand to Hanoi Rocks for all these years ♥ R.I.P. Razzle Good luck to you what ever you are planning to do in the future. "There´s a season for everything." Farewell!

[@pparviainen00]

They were best band in the world

[@fiuttello]

not bad for a bunch of women lol

[@cokeydear]

Just bought the lp this is on!!! Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks on yellow wax, cant wait for it ^-^

[@NoddyShoulder]

They have been they for several times. A finnish band, learned a lot from The New York Dolls and deliveder the spirit to Axl and Guns and roses. Hanoi is one of a kind.

[@JTP65]

I found this band in the 80's and stated to listen to all there albums, way KEWL! PEACE

[@y_ringoffire]

Thank you!!🎸

[@GladRags]

1st time i hear this and it rocks!

[@strung7]

these cats are really cool... very raw... honestly I read about them in slashes book and had to check em out. I can see how they were a real inspiration for izzys style of writing..

[@stonedsoulpicnic]

I can't believe my local city was named afted this band

[@Brewzerr]

You live in a city called "Hanoi Rocks"?

[@guccimolly648]

人生で初めて買った洋楽 しかもジャケ買い ただ、私の目に狂いは無かったのです😆

[@pawzmonty5215]

Ashamed to say I didn't know about them. I'm from Scotland. I should have . Sayin that I was born in 86 .. raised on Alex Harvey, Bowie, pistols, n Sinatra. Just seen Motley's Netflix movie the dirt. Brilliant. Wish someone would maybe attempt Keith moon's movie biopic.

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

😲

[@samanthavictoria3308]

Pawz Monty it’s alright! I didn’t know about them until The Dirt either

[@jaskau2462]

Big thanks to big sis´ for making me listen these excellent bands...

[@citlallicolin1485]

Los amo 💖💖 son geniales bellísimos como quisiera que sacaran una película de ellos tocan con tanta pasión 🌟💖 Nasty suicide michael monroe sammi yaffa andy mccoy razzle siempre los amare 💖

[@getsugaxd2990]

Sin duda una gran banda!

[@citlallicolin1485]

@@getsugaxd2990 Que bueno encontrar gente como tu

[@getsugaxd2990]

Igualmente saludos! No estaría mal que algún día sacaran una película de ellos! Solo vimos el cameo de razzle en the dirt...

[@citlallicolin1485]

@@getsugaxd2990 No la verdad no seria genial

[@Idefixu]

This is still so good. So is Dead by Xmas. It's 'almost' Xmas now.

[@kirsiruohomaki873]

Omaa nuoruuttani vietin tämän tahdissa JA ISKEE VIELÄKIN;)

[@kweenqueen]

Congarts to Gyp who celebrated his birthday yesterday! It was on hell of a party! Cheers!!!

[@山口山彦-n2t]

自分に正直になろう 自分自身に嘘をつかないで生きよう 俺は こいつらの音楽が好きなんだ よ Tokyo collapses

[@Kick2cats]

@xyzsimo That is AWESOME!!! I would love to have something like that. Good find!

[@Crazygamer143]

0:14 one of the best intros of all time.

[@jmedia1102]

Loved their energy & style!

[@SouthJerseyMatt]

How many catchy rifs can you fit into one song?

[@RandallJonesey]

You are right about the death of Razzle. But when this song was recorded - and its promo video, he hadn't joined the group yet. The drummer here is Gyp Casino.

[@elvaridiinari]

1 million views! Fuckin finally!!!

[@Jenniezoso]

Love love love this song. Love Hanoi Rocks. I mean, how can you not?!

[@yagami41]

tnks peacemaker.

[@danri9839]

Yeah bro. The same!

[@dirtymac0909]

Thanks. I knew I had heard the lick before. Exactly the same as in Beat It.

[@karva1074]

Ikuinen love Mikea kohtaan , Hanoi oli ykkönen nuoruudessa.

[@joeybagofdeeznuts8571]

I think this was their best track hands down. 92 thumbs down don't know what real rock & roll is.

[@McKaganDuFFy]

probably most underrated band in world

[@strung7]

Yeah... Ive been a GNR fan for years..since they released appetite really.. But I had never heard of these guys... slash talks really highly of them in his book. and what ive heard i totally dig..

[@adreamofwaking]

my favorite glam band ever