Lol Tolhurst x Budgie - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@davidwinthrop7077]

Two of the unsung heroes of the UK drum world!

[@DavidRavenMoon]

Budgie looks so joyful when he plays!

[@tombittikoffer412]

Wooooooow this is amazing. They have lived the modern dream to make their art the way they want it. Timeless

[@waynedexter]

The real trick is to be able to make a living making “their art they want it”.

[@duncanpoundcake]

Good to see Lol back on the drums. His contribution on the first 4 albums is hugely underrated. Faith and Pornography in particular.

[@doom_81]

Very well said.

[@richfrommitch]

Budgie is the best of all time.

[@brianbullis6253]

I've always been a big fan of Budgie's drumming style. Glad to see he's happy and still at the top of his game.

[@marysalgado3199]

Que agradable a dos baterías.. Lol Tolhurst y Budgie no los conocía. Mucho gusto entonces. Me agrada Budgie. Su sonrisa es importante .. y contagiosa. Veo esto y sonrío. Chau chicos. Desde SCL 🇨🇱

[@DeKitten]

I love seeing these two again, what a fantastic performance!

[@marcelwijnen9037]

Budgie..! So glad to see you again...👏👏

[@rifrafbarker]

I saw budgie with The Creatures at the Bowery Ballroom in 98. He still has it, beauty and grace.

[@rik6696]

The world needs more bands with two drummers. This is like a dream come true.

[@OmarFalero]

KEXP always surprising!!!! Such a privilege for us those guys playing live!!!!!

[@alfsamusica]

What a great surprise! Always thought Budgie was an amazing drummer but didn't know he was such a character too, hahaha. Loved the energy! Great job, guys ❤!

[@dg6887]

Best session on this programme for a very , very long time. Superb. ❤

[@lucad1974-m2t]

Legendary! I've seen Lol with the Cure live 3 times..Absolutely memorable concerts! And still, more than 20 years later, great vibrations! Thank you so much for this KEXP! Greetings from Italy! xoxo

[@DavidRavenMoon]

I’ve never seen the Cure, but I saw Siouxsie on the Hyæna tour. But sadly not with Robert. But those two bands are huge influences on me.

[@lucad1974-m2t]

@@DavidRavenMoon Aww excellent! Unfortunately I have never seen Siouxsie but I definetely agree on how big the influences of these 2 bands are! 🖤

[@williamperri3437]

Was he on all of the albums with the Cure in the 80’s and early 90’s? Huge Cure fan… and I love Budgie as well 💯 and all of his work.

[@lucad1974-m2t]

@@williamperri3437 Yes I think so... His drumming, perhaps under-estimated, is a big part of the Cure's sound in my modest opinion.

[@doom_81]

​@@williamperri3437 he was up until Disintegration, although credited he does not actually appear on the album.

[@mauriciocasaperalta3545]

Ohhhh...amazing act..lol and budgie....Bravo!!!

[@LuisdeSousa-L3X]

It´s fabulous to see the expression of hapiness and pleasure on Budgie's face... After all these years, the kings are back to the kingdom, and we the devotees with an open heart to venerate them.

[@LuisdeSousa-L3X]

@@kalevala29 As i never read that biography, i was not aware of this fact in Budgie's life (was it due to the divorce with Siouxie..?) Thankx for sharing.

[@kalevala29]

​@@LuisdeSousa-L3X It seems everything began to unravel during the recording of Tinderbox. Indeed, while in Berlin, he frequently went out and on one occasion, was found passed out drunk in a gutter. He recognized his problem and was attempting to tackle it. Concurrently, Sioux was reflecting on her own experiences with her father, who had succumbed to alcoholism. The book isn't particularly revelatory and concludes on a somewhat sour note, as despite their well-wishes for one another, they were no longer in communication.

[@LuisdeSousa-L3X]

@@kalevala29 It seems more or less comforting to me, that after the bitter end with Siouxie he ended up finding stability and love in the arms of another person. Still, he procreated and is now father of two children who -for him- must mean that life is not something to waste away. (Tinderbox is a beautiful record, didn't know it also marked the beginning of the end between them). Again, thanx for sharing.

[@kalevala29]

@@LuisdeSousa-L3X No problem. I was unaware that he had children. Siouxsie toured last year, but as far as I know, she didn't seem interested in any press coverage. I'm not certain about her intentions, but I think she just wanted to remind everyone that she's still active, LOL.

[@LuisdeSousa-L3X]

@@kalevala29 In fact, Tinderbox ended up being the Banshees' last great work, after which Siouxie demonstrated that she was someone looking to be a distinguished artist again and to whom all the honours of having once been the Queen of Goth should be given. Actually, i think she only managed to continue to convince some fanatics of her persona, and in terms of artistic quality she only managed to be banal.

[@SunShine-dk6rk]

Budgie drumming as good as when I saw the Banshee's back in 1983 Albert Hall, credit to these great Musicians, Best wishes to everyone.

[@iamryanallen]

Captivating! I didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by this performance. Thanks as always, KEXP 🤙🏻

[@stevegozdecki8352]

I love that both of these guys talk just like they look

[@EdgarHernandez-vx6pn]

We need more bands like this one!!!

[@soulshe7]

Thank you KEXP - Yes Cheryl- it is exciting - come to DC please Lol and Budgie!@! 🎶🎶😇😇

[@ono1dij]

They are so happy doing this.... Love you Lol + Budgie!!!

[@enterstatecommunications]

ordering this on vinyl RIGHT NOW!

[@bbfoto7248]

@kexp SOOOO STOKED to see this pop up on the channel! 👍👍 Mad props to Kevin Suggs (as usual) for Capturing this performance so incredibly well! And to all the camera ops as well. And, of course, Cheryl is always just THE BEST host. Cheers!

[@marcoroldan8881]

MUY BIEEEENNNN !!! ME ENCANTA !!! SALUDOS DESDE CHILE 🇨🇱

[@GunnarLines]

Hahaha always so cool to see budgie play. He taught me performances classes. Always a blast to hear his stories of touring.

[@alastairwinner]

Two of my musical Hero’s right there. Glad to see them looking so well, smiling and making music.

[@patrickwoods2583]

The first three songs I ever learned to play on drums were Killing an Arab, 10:15, and Boys Don't Cry by the Cure, a la Lol Tolhurst (right?).

[@memorythree70]

Absolutely.

[@TheLoneSailor_72]

The years go by and I love these guys more and more

[@onex8760]

They are having fun, they are full of enthusiasm! Great experiment, let's hope they continue.

[@ignaxing]

This is massive!! 🔥🔥

[@keldsleepnot7961]

The Banshees were a kind of nemesis for me. Going to gigs has always been my favourite pass time and the Banshees one of my favourite bands. But somehow seeing them always went wrong. Things like being too skint, too far away, tickets sold out. Then finally i got to see them in 85 at the Hammersmith odeon. Then about half way through the gig and halfway through my favourite tune, Christine, Siouxsie goes and slips and knackers her knee, ending the gig. After that circumstances came back into play and I never saw them again. It's the same now with Otoboke Beaver. No matter how hard I try i just haven't managed to see them. And they've played on my birthday 3 times in the last 5 years.

[@samuelyo1681]

The Cure Forest Re-Jam is pretty great... Great performers... thanks for the show... go KEXP

[@adriantaylor6490]

Budgie's always seemed very happy and expressive. Great drummer. Lol is also a legend in my music world. I'm liking this project.

[@redbeki]

Brilliant! 😊

[@joeherbert4329]

Amazing to see them..Los Angeles !!! Budgie,........go fly son, go fly !!! ...

[@borealico]

Living legends!!

[@MyReflectionLucretia]

Budgie is having a blast! As always while playing the Drums🖤

[@martinspiering5817]

Absolutely phenomenal! And so is the album!

[@SequitoBanda]

Legends

[@jenilarsen5709]

Oh man, I Love it!!!! ❤ fun energy

[@Reprodestruxion]

Nice to see you play live again, guys after Levenhurst and Budgie collaborating with Efterklang and John Grant

[@hypersphere412]

Amazing! Love it, so much energy!

[@luxvox9239]

I live for this...thank you.

[@jean-pauljonkeau9824]

Un live studio mémorable, atmosphère incroyable. Bravo

[@heleneramos889]

To all the NEON GENERATION OF GENERATIONS around the whole world! They know what I mean.

[@francoisjoly7696]

It's always a pleasure to discover some new types of aliens on your channel. Thank you KEXP.

[@zakjenkinson]

Absolutely brilliant. It's great to hear you being interviewed together and love your album. Hope you stay together.

[@descantinginsalubrious]

Budgie IS a drum god--even if someone has never heard of him. His work with Siouxsie, the Creatures is incredible.

[@subliminallabs]

It's the Podcast song! YES!

[@O-xj8ou]

They still got it!

[@alejandrocurado5134]

Two great drummers

[@GeorgeAlleyMusic]

My heroes !!!

[@huraboma]

this was so cool! Did not know about them. Thanks KEXP!

[@michaelreed9887]

LOVING IT

[@Jinglejangleboy]

What fantastic and haunted drummer Budgie is...

[@Slog01]

Thankyou su much This is amazing.

[@georgemantzik3941]

Legends of our youth ❤

[@GuyNoirPrivateEye875]

Very cool to see some new wave main stays on the show!

[@abatista181]

Very interesting and enjoyable!

[@chibouki]

Listening to this, I now fully understand how Budgie was immensely influencial in the Banshees sound

[@frogmorepipester7490]

“All music is drums”. Cheers from the James Brown South Carolina. Cheryl, I need a selfie of you and Oscar(board member). I told Oscar you are my favorite host. He and his wife cheered.

[@marcoaurelio3298]

Sensacional!! 🤩💫

[@manray3672]

lots of fun thanks to these guys

[@tjwalkup7155]

Holy wow! Love these fellas!!!

[@pedrofcuk]

Fabulous! 😊

[@jesusgomez5833]

Ma’am, YouRperfect❤

[@andresguzmanheim9204]

MASTERS 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💥💥💥 GREATEST

[@gusanocc]

las mejores baterias de los 80

[@Electroaurora]

Holy Shit!

[@SilviaDiLaudo]

Sos talentoso un hombre grande daleeee soltala das kastima

[@memorythree70]

Faith vs Tinderbox 🥰

[@erflingnot]

❤ from Dallas

[@PatoArteagaU35tampico]

chingón!!!!!!

[@GUBB1975]

Is it James Murphy singing ?

[@DavidRavenMoon]

Yes

[@Mr.Steve-O]

I kicked myself for not going to this show at The Casbah in San Diego this past May. I thought about it and then forgot about it. Major mistake !!!

[@hansklaus3959]

Looks like a presentation of a new E-drum

[@SimontheDog-v1h]

was hoping they'd do Breadfan

[@LarkVsOwl-de3op]

Womp womp:)

[@frogmorepipester7490]

Yeah

[@CMZIEBARTH]

Would have been neat to see Budgie become the drummer for The Cure.

[@kevcatnip7589]

FAB

[@jojeda3458]

😍😍

[@WeileWorld]

Very Nice

[@jestcoffeecommons]

Very Yep!!

[@matemeszaros1446]

Sick ❤

[@SilviaDiLaudo]

Colgado de la reina...no para de hablar de ella

[@franciscojosepereiramadrug674]

I suppose they are exploring to maximum the concept of a band with a drummer rythm together with a drummer solo. 😊

[@logiclust]

hat treat!

[@luc3367]

Sounds like The Creatures with Siouxsie...

[@cuppyandmoofs]

Is that shocking? Budgie was the drummer after all.

[@gnoffo1526]

18:44 nice!

[@ItsaDaPope-a]

Oh man, this must mean that I'm fucking old now.

[@gnoffo1526]

Lol ❤

[@hayleylongster4698]

Why does this sound so much like LCD Soundsystem?

[@jonathanparker8239]

Fellow 'tellins lad

[@astrosimm8806]

lol always looks more comfortable on drums

[@Dizzula]

Lol was great with The Cure

[@lament77]

Its the Grateful Goth

[@tmv-777]

Better than The Cure new album ;)

[@ClockwiseCat]

Is that Kirk Hammet's son on bass? 😀

[@cezaryraczynski2267]

Why I can't see the singer?

[@GeorgeAlleyMusic]

Because there’s no singer in the room lol

[@Thomes-Maisling]

They're drumming on sampled material. Thought it was obvious

[@Reprodestruxion]

@@cezaryraczynski2267 silencio! No hay banda!