Live Whatever happened to the band Behind Throwing Copper, Lightning Crashes & I Alone

Live: Whatever happened to 90's alternative rockers behind the album 'Throwing Copper' and the hit singles 'Lightning Crashes' & 'I Alone'
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0:00 - Introduction/Early Days
4:00 - Getting signed/Mental Jewelry
6:14 - Throwing Copper Era
11:30 - Secret Samadhi
13:10 - Distance to Here/Labe Issues
14:43 - Kowalczyk leaves
15:40 - Live Reunion
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Made up of singer and guitarist Ed Kowalczy, guitarist Chad taylor, bassist Patrick Dahlheimmer and drummer Chad Gracey. The roots of the band dated back to 1984 in York Pennsylvania, where all four members grew up and met. Their musical beginnings started in the 8th grade when Gracey, Taylor and Dahlheimer played in an instrumental band called First Aid. Ed Kowalcyzk was the last member to join after being encouraged by a junior high music teacher to form a band for an eight grade talent show. Kowalcyk ko-WALL-chick originally wanted to join the band as just a guitarist, but they already had someone who played lead. The band knew he could sing and talked him into becoming the singer and rhythm guitar player. His audition would consist of him belting out a Duran Duran tune. Taking the stage name Public Affection they developed into a competent live cover band those early shows saw band play sets heavily consisting of songs by Psychadelic Furs, Violent Femmes, REM, U2, & Bryan Adams. Kowalcysk would tell the LA Times “We all learned a lot from a book about U2,”, referring to the book “Unforgettable Fire” by
Taylor would add “We related (to U2) so much,. “Reading the biography was in many ways like reading a story about ourselves, except with different names.” By 1987 the band started writing their own material and Rockstar fantasies weren’t far from the members minds with Chad Taylor telling the LA Times Ed and I would sit in the back of our classrooms,“and instead of working on, like, calculus, we’d think about the kind of tour bus we’d have.”
While school may have afforded the members a place to daydream it was also instrumental to their success. The members would credit several music teachers with helping them learn song arrangements, orchestration and music theory that they would rely on to craft their songs.
Another piece of the puzzle was their hometown of York, Pennsylvania. A working class town where harley davidson and caterpiller factories employed a lot of the town’s faithful, it served as an inspiration for their music., the members parents thought a career in rock n’ roll seemed unattainable. One of the first gigs the band had was at the inaugural dance at the temple beth israel in York. The band followed it up with another gig at the temple selling tickets at $4 a piece. Before they knew it 400 people paid the ticket price to see the band. Some people had to be turned away at the door. That’s when they knew when they were onto something. The band was soon booking gigs at local venues and landed them a manager in David Sestak who initially refused calls to work with the band. It wasn’t until Taylor’s father phone Sestak and according to Spin Magazine stated’ either you’re going to listen to the band or you’re going make the biggest mistake of your life.” Sestak liked what he heard, but he told the band they needed an album so they could go to record labels and try to get a contract.
The band was business savvy. They raised $5000 in cash from family and friends who bought shares in their debut record at $100 a piece. They were essentially junk bonds. That seed money would help the band release their record 1988’s “The Death of a Dictionary. Under the monicker Public Affection. It would be released on their own label and sold at shows and local record shops. It’s estimated they put out about 2000 copies of their debut record. The song “Good Pain” would show up on their follow up release, their first album under their new monicker Live. In 1989, during their senior year the band was at a crossroads do they continue to pursue music or go to college. The band would given themselves two years to make a career in music.
Their first release according to the washington post would peek interest of a local journalist who would predicted the band w

[@rnrtruestories]

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[@brucestellar7630]

Submitted one for Counting Crows. Love the 90's and that band sticks out to me.

[@stevenmillan9220]

I'm surprised that the monstrous success of the song "I Alone" was pushed Live over the top of the music charts(and was a major contribution to their success) wasn't mentioned.

[@daniell1125]

Thanks for uploading this! I saw Live when they were touring with Counting Crows back in 2018 and they put on a good show. Glad Live got back together

[@sublimeguy]

Great video as always my brother!!!!!!!

[@sublimeguy]

@@brucelee4996 He generally does, hes just like alot of us busy all the time. But I do promise he does appreciate you. Give him time.

[@WhiteDevil-du8ne]

Throwing Copper is a solid album from start to finish.

[@christofyre]

So is Secret Samadhi. Two of the most underrated albums of the nineties.

[@sandeesimons6045]

Amen brother! Couldn't have said it better myself. Love from So. Cal.😊

[@apegrasshoplizard]

Truth.

[@SuperFlowback]

Exactly. You definitely don’t skip song on that album🤘🏽😎🤘🏽

[@hegemonycricket2182]

@@darkpathwaysartandphotogra9166 ....that means you don't agree.

[@JasonNation72]

I remember 95-96, when "Throwing Copper" was like THE album to get, along with Bush's Sixteen Stone and Alanis' Jagged Little Pill. That was like the 90s alt rock survival kit.

[@whoobastank8616]

shoutout to Columbia House hehe

[@JasonNation72]

@Christopher Bingham Then you can alternate it out with "Smash" by the Offspring, that was another album that I saw a lot of my friends had at the time.

[@salamandress]

@@JasonNation72 I remember everyone in the Bay area fucking HATING the Offspring for being shitty false punk. Kinda ironic that we loved Green day so much but they were 100* the band Offspring ever were. Especially at that time.

[@IAmAnEvilTaco]

What's crazy to me is that Jagged Little Pill outsold anything Madonna ever released. And Britney Spears.

[@salamandress]

@Christopher Bingham they both are lmfao. Calling one not vs the other just shows you know nothing. The Offspring are genuinely the worst band to ever come out and be lumped into punk. At least Green Day made a couple good songs back in the day. Can't say that for Offspring.

[@Daveshotpocket]

Throwing Copper is an unbelievably mature record for a band that had only made one record, and were just basically young men. It's one of the greatest records of all time.

[@mikeandike2021]

Throwing copper was their third record and they have released plenty of records after throwing copper

[@kparsa1]

I wore out that CD back in the day.. One of my favorite bands. LIghtning crashes always getz me.

[@jaredhancock2147]

Throwing Copper is a timeless masterpiece!

[@christopherbishop2055]

Why does nobody else prefer Secret Samadhi? It's far better. So dark, so emotional.

[@st.albans5560]

@@christopherbishop2055 I gave it a chance.. It just doesn't have the same efficiency or energy.. Imo.

[@christopherbishop2055]

@@st.albans5560 Secret Samadhi has a completely original "light in the darkness vibe", or "hippies gone goth" vibe which i've never heard in any other record. It sounds like a mix between Throwing Copper + The Distance to Here but what really makes it cool is that vibe I described last paragraph. I think it's their best one.

[@johndanko1882]

Throwing copper was the reason i followed the band. Lightning crashes was an epic song that cemented my allegiance to the band. I still listen to both today.

[@seanhershey3390]

Their bass player rents my buddies fishing cabin every year...they came to see my band at the height of fame...nice guys.

[@musiclighthouse1913]

Chad Taylor came to see my bands album release in 2007. Pretty cool experience

[@craiggoodreid7262]

He's one of the most under-rated bass players in rock music. His lines on Secret Samadi are exceptional.

[@nedflanders5302]

@@musiclighthouse1913 My dad is friends with Chad's grandfather. He was hanging out with him one day, and Chad stopped by in a Dodge Viper. Dad told Chad I was a fan, and he pulled a Live pin out of his pocket and gave it to my dad to give to me. I always thought that was cool of him.

[@MyDadWasALifeguard]

They are a great band

[@xerothedarkstar]

Like 3 months ago I was asking my jam buddy why we didn't fan boy out over their bass lines; all he could say was there was a lot of other good stuff from the time. Makes sense but it's a shame. Damn fine bass work.

[@KipArmadillo]

Throwing Copper is one hell of an album. Some of the unreleased tracks are better than the singles, and even the hidden track is fantastic. It holds up.

[@nascarsteve]

it's been probably 25 years since I listened to Throwing Copper all the way through. Isn't the hidden track basically a country song?

[@musicfreak1138]

Hold Me Up was an amazing b-side! I’m so glad that they officially released it

[@KipArmadillo]

@@nascarsteve That's the one. "Horse."

[@joshshrum2764]

I really like Waitress.

[@philjones8609]

She rode a horse into my head...and I feel fine

[@tleeg74]

I always loved "When Dolphins Cry". Great song.

[@Matanumi]

Me too I only just remembered that song today.... I remember thinking the rest of the album sucked though....

[@AgentOffice]

@@Matanumi run to the water

[@nolesy34]

This was the first FM freindly song i heard (After listening to Pantera sepultura slayer etc) That was hard yet allowed to let on radio

[@markieffmorris9263]

Love the song musically but the lyrics and the video lol Spinal Tap level of embarrassing.

[@nolesy34]

@@markieffmorris9263 Is that... is that Voldemort?

[@ankhor9252]

Throwing Copper was one of the best albums of the 90s, hands down.

[@mpf_agundipsht3619]

yeah nah kyuss has far better albums, shit even Sepultura had better albums

[@ankhor9252]

@@mpf_agundipsht3619 OK, but don't be vague. Name a specific album better than this one from whoever.

[@mpf_agundipsht3619]

@@ankhor9252 basically any rock album including nicklebacks ………. Doesn’t get clearer than that

[@ankhor9252]

@@mpf_agundipsht3619 Now I know you don't know what you are talking about. All the songs on NBs nineties albums ARE THE SAME FUCKING TEMPO. They couldn't write songs like I Alone or Iris or especially Lightning Crashes to save their life. Throwing Copper is one of the best albums of the 90s. My statement still stands.

[@jruinz447]

... best album that killed the 90's... For true best albums of the "90's" see: At the Drive-in Murder City Devils Burzum

[@luludi3]

I had never heard of them until I saw them open for another band. He sang his heart out. When they played Lightning Crashes I fell apart and had to go to the bathroom to stop crying. I had a miscarriage 4 months before. I think that song is beautiful and speaks to women more and anyone who has lost a child or their wife or girlfriend in childbirth. Say what you want about the rest of their music, but that song is very special.

[@r.edward5701]

You're right. Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@luludi3]

@@r.edward5701 thank you🌷

[@ChangGang]

Wow that's deep. 😥

[@TheBlackSheepDiaries]

So sorry for your loss friend. That song is so powerful, in a league of it's own that will never be touched.

[@robertlevine2827]

"Lightning Crashes" is as close to a mystical experience as I've had in not-overtly-religious music.

[@MilkoMiranda]

I live in Ecuador, far from 1st world countries, and still in the 90s this album came out and we were all singing, even if we didin´t undestand the lyrics, Throwing Copper is a true musical gem of the alternative/grunge times.

[@Pboy7272]

I'm surprised they didn't touch on their huge overseas fan base.

[@ratatgp3926]

They were big here in Phillipines too. Throwing copper and Secret Samadhi were everywhere when those two came out came out. Like almost all of my classmates had a cd or cassete tape of those records.

[@metalsadman]

@@ratatgp3926 yep

[@netrioter]

Brazil is a first world country...goof

[@metalgrinch]

Throwing Copper was one of those album where EVERY SINGLE SONG was good. Like, no skips, but all repeat worthy. I had like at most, 5 albums in all my life where I could actually do that

[@Syclone0044]

Same. Weezer Blue album Umm... wow I really have to think. It’s easy to come up with great ones like Pearl Jam Ten but there’s a few skips that exclude it

[@the_kombinator]

For me, Offspring Ignition and Smash were like that. Also Greenday Dookie. I think I need to reviist Live.

[@blackopal3138]

DSOTM, animals, wish u were here, the wall, ... Up To Here, road apples, Fully Completely, Day For Night, Smash for me as well, Throwing Copper for sure, but I'm just getting started, that's only 2 bands, lol. Bat out of Hell, Tommy, Zep II and IV, Metallica self titled debut, The Entertainer, Piano Man, Innocent Man, wild Cherry, Opiate, Legend, Could You Be Loved, Kind of Blue, Coltrane, In the Woods, Audioslave debut, Soundgarden's first, Thriller? ,lol ...... my brother would list 7 AC/DC albums, lmao. He carries them from car to house to office, lol... peace

[@meganshermangrant6325]

Yes! Also for me were... Hybrid Theory - Linkin Park Get A Grip & Nine Lives - Aerosmith BSSM - RHCP B Sides - Soundgarden ADHD - Joyner Lucas Hotel Diablo - MGK Ten - Pearl Jam All over the place, I know, also not necessarily my favorite artists but the albums painted a picture for me in my mind listening to them and so they're on the list 🤷‍♀️

[@kattilathehunfreedomfighter]

Throwing Copper was, and still is, one of my all-time fave albums. Drove alone from L.A. to Portland in 1995 and listened to that CD most of the way lol..All Over You never gets old..

[@zipzip8239]

i burned myself out on that album, but it was really good at the time.

[@seanmurphy26]

@@zipzip8239 , yea, All Over You, and I Alone get old quick! But White Discussion went hard!

[@LiquidDIO]

Coming from a small city in the same regional area as Pennsylvania, Shit Town hits different.

[@fredlandry6170]

I love Throwing Copper as well I had it in my mid 20’s.

[@st.albans5560]

I borrowed the album from the library long after I knew who this band was because of radio. I listened to it and it only took me the first time hearing it that I had to ask myself why didn't I get this album a long time ago when I used to go to record stores and shop for alternative music. It's a perfect 10 album.

[@robwalsh9843]

Beavis and Butthead mocking the I Alone video was classic. "Hey Beavis....he's checking you out"

[@kylehegedus5498]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@robwalsh9843]

"He's like.....'I like what I see...I'll be right over'"

[@sidearmsalpha]

Is that the same one where they say the drummer forget his drums so he's just running around in the video?

[@kevin2400]

I like the Henry Rollins videos they riff on

[@MrJeffcoley1]

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[@lewiswilliams1893]

Man that singer. I can't believe how he could sing that well and run Amazon at the same time.

[@grimmertwin2148]

Lol

[@clarenceghammjr1326]

Amazon prime qualludes

[@Awesometrax]

I thought he was winning tennis titles

[@GeorgeousGeorgeousGeorge]

"When Dolphins Cry" was such a fun song to learn the guitar for, actually made me start liking the band

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Lakinis Juice kicked ass. One of my favorite late 90s songs.

[@superunknown2812]

Man that song is definitely one of there best highly underated

[@robwalsh9843]

weird video tho....

[@musiclighthouse1913]

great guitar sound

[@BuzzcutGtr]

Totally, dude!!!!!!! Secret Samadhi *NEVER* got the airplay it deserved.

[@ItsToXxy]

@@robwalsh9843 Freaks was weirder

[@darkkiss7247]

Love Pain Lies On The Riverside. Excellent song.

[@AlphanumericCharacters]

Their best album

[@f.lloydwrong7127]

Bought mental jewelery after throwing copper and was in for life afterwards. Secret samidi was nothing short of genious.

[@cd5642]

Best album by far

[@brenthodge578]

Throwing Copper is one of the ten greatest albums ever recorded. The sound on Dam at Otter Creak is unlike anything I've heard produced since and White, Discussion is one of the all-time great rock songs.

[@mikequinlivan8842]

You rarely hear anyone say much about White, Discussion. But I swear, that song is a scorcher!

[@davebanfield6251]

You should get into thier first album, Mental Jewelry. It's by far their best work.

[@cliffdweller]

@@davebanfield6251 It's a shame that 90 percent of the people who bought Throwing Copper have probably never heard a single song off their best album (in our opinion, anyway). Mental Jewelry is superb, from start to finish. The Beauty of Gray is my favorite song of all-time. I saw Ed and the boys play a tiny club in Baltimore named Max's on Broadway in the spring of 1992. Definitely my most memorable concert experience ever. I was blown away by the depth/spirit/maturity of a bunch of 21 year-olds from small-town PA. I was in my late 20's at the time. I remember reading in a zine that some people were speculating that Ed's dad had written the lyrics to many of the songs, because of their maturity...and because he was their manager at the time, and traveled with the band. I'm sure that didn't last long. I didn't really follow their career much after that, other than hearing them on the radio and thinking how fortunate I was to see them in an unadulterated state. Lightning Crashes was brilliant--and the type of song I expected from them--but I didn't see that hard left-turn coming. And now I learn it was from all the fun and sun in Jamaica!

[@MesaTheinsane]

I like secret samadhi better tbh. Lakini's Juice is a masterpiece

[@murraysnowflurry]

I ALONE WAS A KICK-ASS TUNE

[@erikcardin5882]

Throwing Copper was a must-have in the 90s and clearly the band’s biggest album but Mental Jewelry was a hidden gem (pun intended). “Mother Earth is a Vicious Crowd” is a phenomenal track. Way overlooked and underrated!

[@evanpaulsmithfalconfogolin6147]

The distance to here is an album I listen to beginning to end and let it roll.

[@simonetiplady5320]

I found them on their ep Four Songs and bought a ticket in Sydney Australia at a dindgy pub and they cancelled as no one bought tickets!

[@quicktoevil]

agreed, I love Mental Jewlery!

[@SchardtCinematic]

I worked with the Bass players grandfather at Weis Markets in York Pa. They were very proud grandparents. Bud and his wife would wear LIVE shirts, hats, pins. They were proud the band made it big. I even think they had bumper stickers on there cars too. The 90s were a special time and Bud was great to work with.

[@inconnu4961]

Did you ever go clubbing at Big City? I was wondering if they ever would play a show there! I saw them at their album release party at the chameleon club. Somewhere I must have the little flyer they handed out to announce the show. I had also seen them when they were still Public Affection at the New Music Fest at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg. They played and another band named Suddenly Tammy played, and they got a bit of national attention for awhile.

[@SchardtCinematic]

@@inconnu4961 I never saw them in concert unfortunately. But I know a few years ago some if them members bought a building here in downtown York I think and were revitalizing it for artists I think?

[@Syclone0044]

Wow wtf youre the 2nd dude to comment about the bass player’s grandfather handing out pins for the band to casual acquaintances!

[@SchardtCinematic]

@@Syclone0044 Bud and his wif were very proud of thier grandson making it big in a band. He was a pleasure to work with at Weis Markets. I miss those days in the 1990s

[@TupDigital]

That's terrific. And yes, the 90s were a very special time; I am grateful to have grown up in time for that era to be my cultural foundation. The final decade of the era of innocence too. Re: York PA, I'm from Pittsburgh, and my best buddies band in '14-'15 played a tour stop in York and had a wild time, even including some sort of mansion party after. Wish I could recall the venue. York seems like a cool, funky town that's worth a visit.

[@LASGAMES]

Throwing Copper is a masterpiece

[@Silverlupa1723]

I grew up with Live, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Metallica, and The Offspring - BUT Live was a spiritual experience through and through, I mourned the death of Kurt, and Throwing Copper album got me through the bad times, I LOVE Live they are amazing and will stay forever in my playlist and heart

[@andrewmize823]

The Dam at Otter Creek still raises goosebumps on my arms. Something about that haunting melody and the distorted vocals gets to me at 40 every bit as much as it did when I was 14.

[@a.bohcar5096]

Awesome song agree with you 100%

[@a.bohcar5096]

About the same age too. Right there with you bro

[@Pboy7272]

Story goes, CT was just playing around on his guitar (the intro) and EK told him to not stop playing!!! There you go, lead track on Throwing Copper.

[@cakeeater2368]

How does nobody mention, "I, Alone???" The lyrics are pure poetry!

[@nolesy34]

Beautiful... so deep and the chorus 👌

[@matboyrd]

Pure narcissism.

[@nolesy34]

@@matboyrd Mmmm how does that taste

[@matboyrd]

​@@nolesy34 troll

[@nolesy34]

@@matboyrd yes we have to watch out for them... very annoying like a rick roll but Why... whyuuy

[@philipkilmartin2312]

I remember when Throwing Copper dropped in Australia everybody went nuts over it, it was like Thriller all over again, the songs are unique, it's definitely one of my "goosebump" albums.

[@neonin97]

One of the absolutely best bands to see in a show. They are so damn good. Ed hits those notes perfectly. Live is not gone. They're still around and killing it.

[@loribernard7116]

I saw them in concert many years ago, they were amazing live!!

[@STRAKAZulu]

Must have been a different LIVE, because the show I saw (late 90’s), Ed was so drunk, he couldn’t remember the lyrics. But, I’m glad you guys got the good shows.

[@leaveittoweaver4525]

Live is one of the most under appreciated bands in rock history. When I heard Lightning Crashes the first time I said I wanted it played at my funeral & I stand by that still. Live is my very best friend & my band. Not just a song... So many of them.

[@V01t2]

I'll never forget the first time I heard Throwing Copper. I was in high school and my girlfriend introduced me to it. The guitars and lyrics... My GOD - the sound.

[@V4Now]

"I Alone" is still my fav of theirs👍🏾

[@rafetizer]

That song jams hard. Loads of dynamics on that album.

[@Syclone0044]

YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!!

[@JR-dd4ec]

Throwing copper is in my top 25 rock albums of all time

[@a.bohcar5096]

Agreed for sure

[@highlightsvideopro]

Do you mind telling the 24 other albums?

[@st.albans5560]

What's your top 5?

[@louc3268]

I friggin love Live. Lightening Crashes is one of the most beautiful, sad songs, as well as the music video.

[@jroeglin0729]

This band never gets the recognition I personally believe they deserve. I saw them play back in 94 or 95 and they were just an all-around solid band! Throwing Copper is still one of the best albums ever made. Every song is good and I have a hard time saying that about any album.

[@mikewilson3581]

Good long story. And no one died or became a drug or alcohol addict. Good for them.

[@stevencorsoe9575]

That's mainly because the clientele for their music was the truly political minded and issue minded with intelligence and style...those that don't hold the moral fiber to know politics do not like bands with an issue...much like the old(real)underground punk scene.

[@hotlanta35]

Steve, at some point you have to take a break from politics

[@stevencorsoe9575]

Sorry...force of habit.I grew up in the late 70s with the original punk scene...Minor Threat,JFA,Dead Kennedies...etc. etc.Just a strong attribute.

[@WillJM81280]

Pbly part of why they sucked.

[@WillJM81280]

@@stevencorsoe9575 There is no bigger hypocritical fan base or music in general than punk. Just a bunch of kids lost in the sauce, whining about shit they don’t understand, shouting about being “radical” while doing nothing.

[@VoltLives]

Man, Throwing Copper was such a solid album. I remember listening to that all the time in the car.

[@mikehat6206]

As wonderful as Throwing Copper is and ever shall be, Secret Samadhi is also a great album. It is very dark and haunting and the bass is hypnotic.

[@goodpainlive1]

very underrated- Love Rattlesnake.

[@roninleon]

Don’t forget about Turn My Head. What a fantastic ballad.

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

loved that song!

[@a.bohcar5096]

Agreed

[@sunrisings292]

Oh, it was great. I'm going to listen to it NOW. Thanks mate.

[@mattmccready44]

Live are an amazing band. Throwing Copper is a soundtrack of my youth and The Distance to Here has one of my favourite songs of all time: Run to the Water.

[@ministerofdarkness]

I literally wore out my cassette copy of Mental Jewelry in 1992.

[@ddiaz28]

Live still rocks. Saw them and Bush play together in 2019 and it was like I was a teenager again! My son really enjoyed the show too which was awesome to see. They still put on a great live show and haven't lost a step.

[@cleveland2022]

Every single Song from them is absolutely amazing. All of their CDs are just outstanding

[@pattineill6576]

I saw Live in concert in 2001 and they did an all acoustic show. It was a truly amazing experience.

[@nope5657]

Throwing Copper is a seminal album in my life, and it still holds up. Secret Samadhi is also pretty good.

[@astrofuck]

I love this band. I'm I'm grateful af GNR had them open up the show I attended in 2017 . It was a total surprise and nobody knew they were opening. I was happy af.

[@molpillz7390]

I was born in 1977 and Grunge was the epitome of my high school years but Live is and always has been my favorite band from that era - I'm so in the minority but I am so psyched to see them in a few weeks. I think they were low key influential with some of their songs off of Throwing Copper.

[@thac0twenty377]

the candlebox album released in the 00s kicked ass

[@colkbassad]

I saw them at the Peppermint Beach Club in Virginia Beach in 1991 during their Mental Jewelry tour. Ed is an incredible showman, he had the crowd in the palm of his hand. One of my favorite bands from the 90s.

[@Coach_Doc_Roc]

Pain Lies on the Riverside has everything anyone would ever need from a song.

[@ExxylcrothEagle]

I love beat at the beginning

[@mykelc205]

Yep. Great track.

[@jenabernardo7738]

Absolutely, what a GREAT Song !

[@hollyroxy25]

Imo Throwing Copper is one of the greatest albums of all time. From start to finish, every single song is great.

[@dyskelia]

I saw them live once as the opener for another band and even though I had always been indifferent to them, I have to admit that his voice was exceptional. Like… I was not expecting him to be that good at all.

[@jimbrady7443]

A good band who earned every penny. They were victims of overexposure and paid dearly for it. Made some memorable songs with substance and hope they can do it again on the next effort. Love this channel!

[@SethHMG]

Throwing Cooper was epic. Also loved Lakini’s Juice and Turn My Head from Secret Samadhi.

[@marjandewith4171]

I am from The Netherlands and they were really huge over here in the 90's and I loved the band! I got to see them a couple of times and their gigs in Paradiso Amsterdam 2008 (recorded for a live dvd as well) and Ahoy Rotterdam 2001 were fantastic and still are 2 my favourite concerts ever. The concert in Rotterdam was just a couple of weeks after 9/11 and I will never ever forget the ambiance, the music with a whole new meaning...very special. After their break I sort of lost interest, but I do still enjoy their (older) music. Great 90's and 00's band!

[@elenhin]

Still one of my fave band of all time. Some of their songs just make me cry because they are so beautiful and so...meaningful. To me. Run to the water, dance with me, Lakinis juice, selling the drama... so powerful.

[@toughlifevirgina]

I Alone is still a BANGER and that video is great!

[@josephruiz7233]

It's a great song that defines the Band. They are indeed, Alternative Rock, but you hear 1980s Thrash Metal influence. They're a really heavy band with great lyrics too.

[@johnbooth9957]

Lighting Crashes is such a great song

[@unknownkingdom]

It is too sappy for me. But I understand people feel attached to it

[@robis40]

I love so many of their songs, one of my favorites is the song Runaway, featuring Shelby Lynn

[@cleveland2022]

That is such an amazing song and she sounds great on it also

[@russsnyder2026]

Lightning Crashes was first time a song moved me. I still remember it, as a teen.

[@CascadianExotics]

Saw them in 95 with PJ Harvey and Veruca Salt at an open air venue. Ed had such a charisma and stage presence that I couldn't help but just sit back and enjoy. Not my flavor of Rock per-se, but as a musician and music lover, goddamn...what a show, and well-written record!

[@magneto44]

this band was on fire for about 2 or 3 years bunch of great songs in that span

[@Justynbrodsky123]

“Lakini’s Juice” will always be a criminally underrated song

[@gojenson]

That's how I feel about "dance with you."

[@BootsORiley]

Their greatest song, imo. Still play it often

[@missmoxie9188]

It was an evening I shared with the sun...

[@BootsORiley]

@@missmoxie9188 I was just thinking about these lyrics a few hours ago, and how they’re really great lyrics to open a song with. God damn man, Lakini’s Juice is such an excellent song

[@zc3025]

The staccato riff for Lakini's Juice has been stuck in my head since I was a kid. It is definitely their best song.

[@tanekrune5873]

Oh man, I wish I could have seen these three live in one show.

[@AlexMi77]

Maybe you will still get a chance. Who knows

[@AbsyntheAndTears]

I am amazed at how interesting these videos are to me. I am not a fan of a lot of the bands in your videos but it is still interesting to hear about their stories. Maybe even though these bands were not what I was into, it still gives me nostalgia of the time they are from.

[@tylerjohnston5884]

One of the most underrated bands of ROCK if u put throwing copper on every song is amazing

[@charlottejones1693]

Tyler Johnson of Sac Town?

[@Cavemankind_]

I grew up with grunge, loving Pearl Jam, but Live was at the top of my fav bands list. Always looked forward to their album releases. Solid rock band, amazing vocal range, inspiring music with heart. Hope they’re all doing well these days.

[@geraldjuvejr.6171]

BEST 'LIVE' moment. Saw them I concert and they covered John Lennon's Imagine. I have never experienced anything like it before or since. The whole arena was lit with lighters and the ENTIRE arena sang with them word for word.

[@altrogeruvah]

Their story is like your basic premise for a typical rock band movie; humble beginnings, surprising breakthrough, disillusioned success, record label sets them up for _the_ fight → the breakup → the reconciliation, the highly anticipated (but not as popular as once were) reunion on their early 40s and the comfortably average live gig in front of 100 people as the camera fades to credits. All jokes aside, nice story, I dig some of their stuff

[@bombercountyblues]

Patrick h willems did a great deep dive video on all those tropes that feature in literally every music biopic movie.

[@Matt-fs1yy]

This band was huge in '95. Typical for 90's bands, you don't hear their music any more. Meanwhile, Don't Stop Believin' made a comeback and '80s pop continues to go strong, and always will.

[@LeonardoSilva-ih9ld]

I am a fan of Live since I was 8 years old and didn´t know any word word in English as a brazilian. Operation Spirit and Pain Lies on the Riverside were two of my favorite songs on the radio back then and I never stopped listening their music ever since.

[@polythenepam6461]

I finally got to see Live in concert on their 2019 tour with Bush. It was a bucket list experience for me and totally worth the wait. Live is one of my favorite bands ever.

[@BrokeAtBestMusic]

That would've been awesome. The new Bush album is good!

[@paulcusentino4917]

White, Discussion is still a song I return to often.

[@regularguy1140]

Epic tune, for sure

[@TimACroninMusic]

"Look where all this talking got us, baby."

[@Bthelick]

And this'll be what we said!

[@BrianCurran8]

Haven’t heard anything like it since. Epic.

[@davidm8035]

my favorite song by live

[@schmidington]

Yet another band in which one guy does a thing and the others sue, then years later they get over it and get back together. That's a relatively common theme, it seems.

[@robwalsh9843]

MONEY

[@robwalsh9843]

Although it never happened with Creedence Clearwater Revival. Sometimes the bad blood runs too deep.

[@Jokerlevin]

@@robwalsh9843 well they made a whole album thats basically was about them not liking eachother lol hey the last single before that album was about them not liking eachother haha

[@2128jrandall]

Lol lead singers are so damn bitchy.

[@hegemonycricket2182]

Hindsight

[@grahamjura3311]

I can't believe I ever listened to this band.

[@jenabernardo7738]

Thank you for doing this video , live is my favorite group and I’ve often wondered how they got their start ! Awesome Channel !

[@nickx1754]

Live, Our Lady Peace and Bush were on tour together?! Man, I would have loved to see that 90s headline mashup!

[@littleteethkeith]

The 90’s were awesome. You could be anything you wanted to be and nobody gave a shit. You could like anything you wanted to like and nobody gave a shit. It was a glorious time.

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

I take it you didn't live them?

[@kmm2442]

It was literally the opposite of that. You were either rock or dance. You could not like both,or else. I can't even think what would happen, you weren't even spat on, you just didn't do it (you were mocked). Then the 2010's happened, a beat became mainstream, and everyone lightened up. Now you can like whatever you want. And it's the best.

[@kmm2442]

@@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence Ha good one.

[@GlennParker5]

I saw Live when they first came out, at the 9:30 Club in DC, when I was 25. The 9:30 is a tiny, tiny club and I was front and center with this brilliant, brilliant band. I'm 56 now and still love their music.

[@danielledegeorge2129]

I don't know what happened to them in everyone else's life, but they still play in my mind and soul every day. Eternal thanks again Ed!!!! ❤

[@johnnyrottenpiss]

"Mental Jewelry" and "Throwing Copper" are two of my favorite albums of all time.

[@froggy8030]

This album is a masterpiece start to finish. In the early days, 'I Alone' drew me in Lighting Crashes helps me heal and has done since my Grandmother passed away in the last decade, it's almost as if it was waiting for me, for that moment. She is the angel with pale blue coloured eyes.

[@deathstrike]

I remember in 94 when "Lightning Crashes" was released. I was working at an Air Force Base in Missouri. One of my bosses yells "Crank up that radio!!". He was a huge Live fan, and it was just an amazing song for the night shift. Especially in Missouri's legendary summer rain storms with massive lightning.

[@buzzedaldrin6317]

He had long hair at the release of the "Throwing Copper" album. Then he went Hari- Krishna in the I Alone single. By Lightning Crashes, he was smooth domed and remained that way forever.

[@Jason_Maier]

Makes perfect sense for a kid wanting to be in a band with his Junior High buddies circa 1984 to audition with a Duran Duran song! Also good 80's business sense for financing a business venture with Junk Bond sales! And yes, "Throwing Copper" was a must listen album in my middle school years.

[@bradkrekelberg8624]

It's surprising to me there was a falling out. They seem so mature and wise. I'm glad it didn't last long.

[@Sutherlinite]

Brad Krekelberg...Presidio of Monterey, '95-'96?

[@aerochicc]

Seems inevitable when creative people grow up and grow in different directions. Sad though. Live was awesome.

[@StrokeMyLovePump]

I bought Throwing Copper in '95, listened to it a few times, put it on the shelf.

[@bradleymacdonald6036]

My first live show was live.. Hard to tell people your first show was live.. It's a little confusing.. but what a great time to see the band with that throwing copper album

[@one-eye1721]

'Sweet Release' is a killer song from 'Birds of Prey'. It was released as a single only in Australia. I still have it on my iPod.

[@peepanugg102]

Throwing Copper is a great album! I was with friends last night when Live started playing on the playlist We ended up talking about Live and how good the album is!

[@stevedishon773]

Mental Jewelry is so underrated. I saw them live in Bloomington Indiana during that album tour. The energy was incredible! "Good Pain!"

[@shayb8203]

STILL love them! Turn My Head, I Alone, Selling the Drama 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jamesclements9448]

"Pain lies on the Riverside" is an underrated tune. The bass line is amazing.

[@Jrodeadhead2002]

Saw them at Bourbon and Beyond in 2019 and it was a really, really good set. They sounded great.

[@AlexMi77]

One of the greatest bands ever. Hope they tour again in Europe, so that I get my chance to actually see them.

[@Jillickle]

LIVE makes me think things and feel like I’m floating, I literally love LIVE.

[@joegahan7055]

They seemingly dropped off radar after Secret Samadhi. Glad they're still around.

[@robertapascal6962]

I used to listen to The Distance Is Here on repeat. I still know all the songs on that album.

[@unrepentantoffender188]

@@robertapascal6962 "The Distance To Here", but yeah, solid album

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

Secret is their best album. .. They've had other good stuff, but they've never topped it. I still spin the CD.

[@BuzzcutGtr]

Secret Samadhi and The Distance To Here were both tremendous albums IMO.

[@christopherbishop2055]

@@analystzorncasteel3047 Secret Samadhi is by far their best.

[@jvogele7190]

I was never a big fan of Live, but they impressed me when I saw them tour with Counting Crows a couple of years ago.

[@jmad627]

Well being that Counting Crows absolutely suck...I see why.

[@starmc26]

Hahaha, you went to a counting crows concert, and aren't a fan of Live...... Your opinion is garbage.

[@rusherx]

@@starmc26 Live is pseudo-spiritual bs music sung by a psuedo-intellectual idiot. Seriously, the lead singer has the opinions and world view of a 13 year old edgelord that just discovered atheism and head shops. Not that I want to defend Counting Crows.

[@vicrattlehead8665]

I’ve been getting into this band a lot the past few weeks and I love it

[@tw1797]

Live was indeed amazing live. Saw them back in the day. Awesome shit.

[@mikemcintosh9933]

Throwing Copper is an excellent album!

[@ricks.1779]

It is so horrible.

[@kornut420]

I'd like to throw copper into the crapper! Lol...depressing and bland...along with the spin doctors...

[@DominiqueGarofalo]

I always really enjoyed Live. Gonna go listen to them right now.

[@BretSilverberg]

I don't love all Live's music but you can't deny that their hits were absolute banger songs