Meat Puppets Live -- 1986 -- Music Machine -- Los Angeles, California

[@augustusbetucius2931]

Bucket Head was played slowly here! Almost always, fast songs on the recording were played several times faster. I have a memory from around this time (1986) of them playing Enchanted Porkfist at an outrageous speed, as it was happening I was waiting for them to crash and burn. How could they maintain such an extreme tempo, yet, to my surprise, they did. They were so killer, over the top and truly righteous back then. I wish I could go back and see all those 80 Meat Puppets shows again. Holy cow were they loud, too! Those shows were such fun. None of the energy of those shows translates through video recordings, you truly had to be there. Anyone watching these saying to themselves "Yeah, what's the big deal?" needs to know they created and transmitted an indescribable energy that sucked you in and swept you away. They might play for three hours, and I never once asked myself when it would be over, how much longer, or anything like that. Just went along for the ride, and then the next thing I knew, they were saying 'goodnight'. Glad I was there when it was happening.

[@kaden_eaugh]

sounds like the shit thanks for sharing

[@matthewling2663]

What a band and what a time to have seen them!

[@andyxjo1]

You’re very lucky, 80 shows you must have been on tour with them, maybe you saw black flag too. I think they were both on SST records. My first meat puppets show was October, 29, 1994 at the Fillmore in San Francisco, blew me away one of the best shows. It was right after To High To Die came out. I’ve seen them 5-6 times since then, but THAT show was amazing

[@ceoofpacifism]

this single recording got me through my lowest point and properly into meat puppets. Best band in the fckin world

[@dangouger4915]

maiden's milk is one of the most beautiful songs ever written

[@Caribou1983]

I concur

[@laarman.]

well i was walking out under the stars

[@Checkofoto]

Meat Puppets are part of my eternal soundtrack. #desertpunks

[@TheLarryburns84]

Curt's hair looks stellar here.

[@marydarwich6645]

Pat Smear lived around the block from the Music Machine. Went to see Strawberry Alarm Clock AND THEY DIDNT PLAY INCENCE AND PEPPERMINT! Saw Eugene Chadborn though. Bowed a birdcage on his head. Amplified!

[@burbeefylimowhitz9908]

Whoa Eugene Chadborn that's a deep cut! I saw him at an alternative bookstore (remember those!) in Providence RI in around 1994. I hung out with him before & after the show because he was just kinda chilling with everyone at the store. He was a wicked cool guy. I still probably have the tape I bought off him somewhere. He played his electric rake that show!

[@dailyflash]

My high school band got to play at The Music Machine a few times. Because we were underage, we had to hide backstage until it was time to play. Wonderful memories.

[@JamesRundeFilm]

htf does Curt play those guitar parts n sing at the same time?

[@jimangen7317]

love the young and hungry Meat Puppets my first show was 1983

[@deanbowles9243]

Isn't that Mike Watt at 7:08? Classic footage.

[@georgelochinski8144]

Kira at 11:04 ?

[@zulucrunchbunchtheunstable5528]

His facial expression embodies the music.

[@ColtonRoberts95]

They mention D Boon, so I'm fairly certain that's Watt

[@amymk5023]

Looks like michael

[@jamesmenzies7986]

It is definitely Mike Watt.

[@AlvaroHermoso]

Thank you for sharing this. What a band

[@Deanhess1129]

I booked them a couple times in the late '80's in the SF Bay area and they were stellar. Contrary to popular belief, they did NOT sell weed out of their travelling EconoVan.

[@xxyyzz8464]

These were the fucking Glory Days with Meat Puppets throughout the 80’s.

[@joshbrekke6374]

Takes his tiny bucket, almost everywhere!!!!!!

[@dannypound7626]

Spot the Watt!

[@condor7810]

Great upload! Never saw this footage before. I saw the Minutemen live in Nov. 1985 (in San Pedro) at what I believe was their last live show in California before D. Boon's tragic passing. I wasn't at this Meat Puppets show but I did see them a few months later in Aug. 1986 at the Roxy on Sunset. Nice to see Mike Watt all smiles. Really tight set....Maiden's Milk is on fire here! Smoking....

[@adamfarmer1705]

Thank you so much! 80s Meat Puppets is as good as it gets for me.

[@WillieWillBK]

This is is so so good good

[@lauriemorris5879]

Love. So much. surely I was there how could I miss!

[@pacu9]

Wow.

[@homegrownchannel5129]

all likes X D (up on the fun)

[@martinevensen406]

He's good rhythm player

[@ginoabeyta311]

Nice

[@guillea.7040]

More videos, please ♥️

[@SoftDrinksOfChoice]

Pretty awesome!

[@goongoon9290]

THE MEATS ARE MIGHTY!

[@Jil8840]

Awesome.

[@thisisnotdpatlakh]

this rips

[@reev4714]

THANK YOU

[@HansJaussmann]

Amazing footage! Thanks for posting.

[@kaneyadas]

Me encantan los meatpuppet gracias por compartir!

[@jonathancrandall7244]

The best! Thank you brothers ❤️❤️❤️

[@plantain.1739]

Up on the sun slightly rushed is incredibly anxiety educing somehow.

[@numbernine2207]

and another!!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH D!

[@fudgepigeon]

Whoa these dudes were very early to the party

[@DJ-pm4hn]

Is that mike watt with a big grin during up on the sun, in the crowd?❤😊

[@desertdisc2614]

This is killer, can’t wait to see you guys live again. Hopefully thanksgiving weekend. Phoenix and then follow up in Yucca Valley 🇺🇸🌵🤘🏁🔥🤙

[@cubistblues]

This is amazing.. Black Flag get a mention in the credits for 'Black Love' - would love to see that as well!

[@t.heflin1948]

Thanks for the upload! Much enjoyed.

[@yuriydisman6829]

Love this!!!

[@kiernanthomas6006]

Oui, je me souviens d'eux comme ça. Ils ont traversé ces parties en laissant derrière eux une sorte d'odeur et une nouvelle planète est née d'un œuf de serpent.

[@burbeefylimowhitz9908]

Meilleur commentaire de tous les temps! Ouah!

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

Outrageously beautiful cobain would be smiling laughing in heaven ye bring the sun out for miles & miles & miles in communal grin yes

[@doodleydoo2369]

WTF does this have to do with Cobain??? Lol

[@ronenbo33]

incredible 🤩

[@paulvalpreda1217]

Mike Watt was in the audience!

[@pascal.r8840]

1986 à la télé française, dans mon souvenir, cette prestation était précédée d'un hommage à D. Boon. La tristesse de l'adieu aux Minutemen et le fol espoir de musiques nouvelles à découvrir.

[@Orangibus]

Salut ! J'en profite de voir un français sur une vidéo des Meat Puppets pour te poser une question si ça t'embêtes pas ^^ Tu sais si le groupe a déjà fait des tournées en France ?

[@henrygoleau]

@@Orangibus Je les ai vus à Paris en 1992, espace Ornano je crois. J'y ai rencontré ma future ex-femme américaine. Je l'ai suivie aux US où je vis depuis 1993. Les Meat Puppets ont changé ma vie en quelque sorte...

[@Orangibus]

@@henrygoleau Wow c'est une belle histoire ! Tu as de la chance d'avoir pu les voir à l'époque :) Apparemment ils ont un concert programmé en Octobre à Bordeaux, j'espère pouvoir aller les voir si la pandémie est terminée d'ici-là

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

Ye gotta gig qith amyl & the Sniffers it woyld be the most outrageous gig 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😊❤

[@mrlurp]

Made my swirly twirly shake. ❤️

[@DenEz_TV]

Belissimo!

[@robt3325]

Cris Kurtwood is next to Les Claypool.

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

😂😂 the meat muppets in whistling kiddies 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@lesfaul4924]

Holy shit.

[@mcw1956]

Tequilla at the Bar

[@spikeybevan]

really enjoyed this, also I am certain the bass player was on drugs (and probably guitarist)

[@jeremyseymour7905]

Smack LS Dee speed- All the good ones

[@MrThegooddoctor]

No mom I'm not on drugs I'm okay, I was just thinking you know, Why don't you get me a Pepsi

[@ricotrout13]

Fuck yes

[@3virgenesoffiicial]

Capos los Kirkwood

[@nenecoisadloco]

Melhores

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

Freaking dyslexia sorry I love this

[@burbeefylimowhitz9908]

Anyone know what show this is from or know where to see the whole thing? I'd love to see the Jonathan Richman, Black Flag, Mike Watt and Marshall Crenshaw songs!

[@jeremyseymour7905]

Love how Kurt, early on, would 'sabotage the live tracks by singing rediculously He knows the music is magic he didint care ha ha

[@neroinc5998]

Definitely Jimmy Page’s best project

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

S U P E R B THKU😊

[@dadedowuh]

Boo! BOOO!!! Not loud enough :)

[@macnasty7605]

meat puppets are not avanguardist