minor threat live

live at the buff hall 1983

[@Nathan_Wolf7779]

"Minor Threat" the worlds nicest punk band

[@rentalife]

Straight Edge Hardcore but it's okay to say punk band even Ian wouldn't like it cause he feels like punk is sell out!

[@chickenbiscuitbabyyewww9580]

@@rentalife he’d hate someone getting stuck on labels and imaging what his point of view on things are instead of enjoying the music

[@kelechi_77]

​@@rentalife He hates the label straight edge as well. Ian was in a rock n roll band. 'Nuff said

[@theonlytruepunk]

I am still proud I was there and I still love it!

[@santiagoserna4]

Do you know what happened at the begginning when Ian slapped that guy?

[@AnotherRandomPoser]

Gives me goosebumps on top of my goosebumps. I'd kill to go to one of these shows

[@FazeClown]

I know right

[@ceevishus4130]

those days are over

[@angryblackbaby]

nothing will ever be like this again ...

[@Druqks5]

you obviously never been to Any of the sgv punk shows in so cal

[@32davkav]

got that right...

[@FunKeyBayBee]

Druqks5 I'm from the nw so imma need some education on this. Sounds amazing

[@markfess4055]

You got that right, fond memories

[@madmenenist1464]

Druqks5 he's right, most punks nowadays just sound all the same and dont dance at gigs

[@jaycm673]

I was at warehouse punk shows like this In the mid 80s. This is the only video that captures what it was really like. I'd rather be old and have lived this life than young again. Punk forever

[@WinslowLeach1974]

Right now I'm 51 and I'd rather be old and have lived through the real shit like this.

[@madmenenist1464]

Really, have you been to a punk gig in recent times. The musicians all sound the same and the crowd is full of wierdos that "play" punk, and dont mosh

[@Learnamericanenglishonline]

right on -- clubs were cheap, fun, and authentic.

[@josephsimplesucksshit]

agreed!!!! the nominal punk scene of today is a mockery of what it once was. the kids of today really missed out on the real deal yet seam too full of pride to realize it.

[@rentalife]

@@josephsimplesucksshit Even they wasn't a punk band.But okay the rest is correct!

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

Lol Same here man. We're same age. I remember a few of the Philly stage divers in this video very well. Great times.

[@4SRKT]

Complete awesome madness. Soooo glad I discovered hardcore in my teens. Great memories.

[@billasohyeah]

There's nothing like this chaos! love it

[@rogerruff4093]

Great band, never got to see them back in the day, listen to there music to this day !

[@jes617]

*chills* i love how the birthday girl gets completely startled when they start. so rad.

[@musicmann8795]

I noticed that too! 😂

[@mraaronhd]

Man, this makes slayer pits look like nothing! Yes, I said it! Slayer pits aren't as awesome or as chaotic as this! Punk forever!

[@johnkelley158]

Punks were definitely trying to out do the hessians at this time

[@nachomagallanico]

don't be afraid....I'm a slayer fan but that comment can't be more truthful

[@mraaronhd]

@Christopher Phillips there’s a video on here of kids jumping off the 2nd floor at a Minor Threat show.

[@mraaronhd]

@Christopher Phillipsthank you. I’ll gladly take some. Also make sure to wear that pretty maid’s apron that I like. 😉

[@mraaronhd]

@Christopher Phillips the only pussy I got is your’s. 🤣

[@creekandseminole]

I had a dvd of this. I watched it a ton back in high school.

[@greensoulsufinur]

This the best concert I've ever seen

[@jimmyaz101]

Music has changed, and it's no for the the better. This show is so Sick!

[@weeddnbrew4710]

+jimmyaz101 youre dumb as fuck and ignorant

[@jimhunter1364]

Was Ian Mackaye's job harder than head of the UN?

[@rentalife]

Maybe not harder but truthfull, honest and better!!!

[@MrUndersolo]

This is making me misty-eyed...

[@foosballleagueofchampions4505]

whoever filmed this is a legend! punk rock at its finest

[@MickeyPB]

Foosball League of Champions Steven Eye filmed this

[@pulledtrigger]

this show is the most beautiful one

[@Flippy370]

This show was in 1982 not 1983. It was the first show we did as the Philly BYO. Many, many stories from this show - all them them awesome.

[@musicmann8795]

Tell a story my friend!

[@rainbowthunderbow]

We're u in minor threat?

[@nancybarile1529]

@@rainbowthunderbow No, no. I booked the show with Philly BYO.

[@brianreeds5380]

@@nancybarile1529 who were the douches in the corner by Lyle (younger suburban kids) laughing about pushing the girl off the stage? They should probably thank Ian for saving their lives.

[@nancybarile1529]

@@brianreeds5380 It was only one kid who pushed her. No one knew him. He was very young, and I am sure he thought he was being funny. Everyone else up there at that time was aware of the gravity of the situation. You can see Chuck Meehan and others yelling at the kid. Ian was wise to do what he did.

[@beautydaddy]

I give Ian and Minor threat alot of credit for providing this genre of musical outlet for the kids and proving taht you can be straight (edge) and cool at the same time. Unfortunately, I would never have believed this in 1983, 1982, 1981.....

[@AleahAxiom]

This video makes me feel all warm and fuzzy, this is what punk shows should look like. Long live Minor Threat.

[@SBskagod]

It looks like every time Minor Threat starts playing the crowd turns into a mob of hoard zombies

[@theonlytruepunk]

I wish I could relive it again!

[@user-br3ru5no4x]

Haha so many commenters refer to this as a "concert." Back then we called it a "show."

[@Funkfuzzz]

Ok

[@Maidanic]

the best parts at 1:15 when the song starts and ian screams then everybody starts rippin the shit out of everything

[@AlmaInfinium]

Man I wish i was alive to go to there shows it looks killer man

[@josephcadaoas7590]

The best bday gift she get,shes been in this concert

[@dano211244]

minor threat is not just great for there great music and message!but also they have a mic on stage so you can sing along with them! thank you minor threat

[@joelp77440]

God this takes me back. I was a little later in the DC scene so I missed Minor Threat by the late 80's but I remember seeing Black Market Baby and that was crazy too. To be honest, watching this, I kind of don't miss it now.

[@jamesogilvie1649]

I know what you mean, those of us that where there at the time wouldn't change it for the world but as for reliving it..... Maybe not ha ha 😂 😂 😂

[@patr70]

Lots of the people in this audience are now dead. It's the Hot mess express.

[@craigmac303]

you have to love the democracy of this clip. Hilarious, raw and legendary

[@soapeater4326]

If I had a time machine, I'd go back just to go to this show.

[@325thabn]

man i saw them when i lived in orlando at some warehouse, my god what a freakin night. skate or die all night .

[@internash9405]

i remember when i could say that. good memories.

[@sickinthahead6557]

I was a punker in the late 80's, 12" liberty spikes. These punk shows are probably why I hurt like I do today at 48, wouldn't trade it for anything!

[@needsomealonetime]

this fckng Rules. This is one reason youtube is Great.!!

[@misumi75]

This is hardcore!!! Crazy!!! I love!!!

[@elliotwibley]

that's why you don't fuck with Ian. He doesn't ignore it and he doesn't just walk off stage. he confronts it face to face. Like a man.

[@dillweed5347]

The soundtrack of my youth ...

[@wisconsindeathtrip]

"What was the first song they played?" 12XU. A cover of a great Wire song.

[@dillo14]

Wish I would of had the pleasure to see these dudes live.

[@cabbiedee]

those were the days.. i helped unload their equipment once... awesome.. them.. D.I. and naked raygun.. amazing night

[@ReisNJake]

1:15

[@1dband]

2:35 HARDCORE.

[@Lurkindurkin]

"people talk about when punk ended. That's the day they stopped listening"

[@willdakill71]

This is true punkrock 🎸

[@powelldinho]

i love nothing more than relaxing with a beer or a spliff and listening to this band. cheers!

[@PlasticBag4Status]

fuck this video was uploaded almost 10 years ago, pretty sure when I came across it around '08 it was the first time I've seen footage from a real hardcore show

[@MrCaveman77]

You can’t play gigs like this these days I feel sorry for today’s kids

[@OAM595]

Can you imagine spending your birthday at a minor threat show like that girl in the beginning..

[@DLOIN15]

I love how that huge guy comes on stage for Small Man Big Mouth

[@SHAD0WB0LT]

Wish I was a kid in the 80s. I was born in '93

[@chodeface138]

i love minor threat

[@Skarotum]

Wow. What has today's scene turned into? This is awesome!

[@random3785]

Within the first 30seconds Ian starts punching someone in the audience. Ppl nowadays will never understand how good this music is

[@orlam8704]

I know nostalgia can kill you but how good and fresh is that?

[@RATTTHEPUNK]

i hope the next golden age of hardcore will be just like this

[@pnh92]

hahaha she like ''Sing Me Happy Birthday agian''

[@renemartinschneider361]

very good....greetings from Germany.

[@ionutsfetcu4550]

Yep.beautiful!

[@stevecerri973]

@TheGreatMeatFrog good to see the younger generation is listening to this. i had no faith in you guys... i think '98 was when i got my first minor threat CD lol. i was born in '90. i would kill to go back in time so i could've been there

[@chirobob]

Hey Google / KZbin. You FUCKED up your comments section.

[@antifolkhero]

That's the year I was born.

[@user-od2lj8mt8q]

It's a bad house I love it!!!!!

[@Torkulguy]

@ChaseTheCapital They still have...something along these lines. I'm 5'4 and I still get out there. There was this really tiny girl that went to all the shows and tore up the pit. I BELIEVE IN YOU!

[@TheRantKing]

Anyone else have the bootleg of this show on vinyl?

[@user-od2lj8mt8q]

That is badass!

[@zddeakzoltan]

Three best song! 🤓

[@iamloins]

wow. the crowd just exploded at the beginning of the song haha these guys are fucking hardcore!!!!

[@jamesgentner1356]

All Philly Punks NJ show !

[@rabbit605]

nice to see ian taking the high road 2:50 - kickass show altogether wish i had been there

[@unalson9514]

Are you still there?

[@Mtthwddsn]

I came here to watch this video, after not watching it for a year or two, first thing I saw was the word Skrillex... What has this world come to !

[@yimsuan]

one minute theyre singin happy birthday next minute the whole room goes crazy haha

[@JJKarpinski]

We're just a Minor Threat!

[@giygas9305]

?

[@JJKarpinski]

@@giygas9305 lyrics to the song!

[@JJKarpinski]

@@giygas9305 We're not the first, I hope we're not the last 'Cause I know we're all heading for that adult crash The time is so little, the time belongs to us Why is everybody in such a fucking rush? [Bridge 1] Make do with what you have, take what you can get Pay no mind to us, we're just a minor threat [Hook] We're just a minor threat We're just a minor threat We're just a minor threat We're just a minor threat [Verse 2] I was early to finish, I was late to start I might be an adult, but I'm a minor at heart Go to college, be a man, what's the fucking deal? It's not how old I am, it's how old I feel [Bridge 2] Take your time, try not to forget We never will, we're just a minor threat [Hook] We're just a minor threat We're just a minor threat We're just a minor threat We're just a minor threat [Outro] That's a promise, ha ha

[@giygas9305]

@@JJKarpinski yeah I realized. The actual reason I said this was because I was on a different video and I had the comments from this video still showing and I saw this one and was like “wtf”?

[@JJKarpinski]

@@giygas9305 it happens!

[@houkmauf]

@MrChattyO notice how she started holding her ears when the music started :)

[@WMUnited]

The Songs: 1:15 - 12XU 3:45 - Small Man, Big Mouth 4:57 - Filler WHAAAT HAPPEEEEENED TO YOUUUUUUUU

[@xwarlockx69]

fuck......the energy is so undeniably awesome.

[@weatherkop]

that burst of anger was brought to us by pepsi

[@monsterenergy0102]

thank you

[@gabetech100]

Haha when he tells that guy to apologize

[@karlos2088]

I had no idea Preston Lacy liked Minor Threat.

[@andrewhall7930]

Hey, did any of you guy's see the kid holding up his cell phone, recording the show and taking selfies? I didn't see him either. They were all f*cking present every single second of the time...

[@zookytar]

Makes me glad I'm fuckin' ancient

[@AnthoBantho]

cell phones and selfies didn't even exist back then...

[@wombsplitter9497]

ha! no doubt...

[@guerrillapress77]

+anthobantho15 no shit. did that go over your head??

[@guerrillapress77]

I'm just glad I'm old enough to remember a time before society was dumbed down by cell phones and technologykill advancement

[@kafkass]

thanks for the info...

[@xisotopex]

@114dad the first song is 12XU by the band wire.

[@StarryKid06]

LOL-- and this is why Minor Threat is the best hardcore band EVER. People who go to rock shows these days and think they're tough would be killed at true old skool punk shows, lol.

[@garden73]

wonderful times but the fear of liability and the loss of personal responsibility means gigs like this are a thing of the past

[@buckwheattza]

1:15 thats the most awesome thing i have ever seen!!!!!!

[@rebusd]

@ 2:50 friggin rights Ian!

[@canadienidiot]

wow. I really wish i was alive during this time.

[@putsnaumpega]

Happy Birthday to you

[@Jewclops]

Obviously punk has influenced a lot of artists, it paved the way for people to think freely and make their own decisions on how to make music. So 30 years down the line your bound to get something completely different from what you are used to, imagine the stuff that influenced punk... Probly sounded nothing like it and the people into the influence probly hated punk.

[@aphex0]

So awesome

[@randyyoung5919]

amazing...nuff said

[@randyyoung5919]

+Randy Young hahah the dudes grabbing the rhythm vocal mic and lettin it rip,,,thats dedication! All Ian can do is direct traffic at that point hehe

[@faeprince]

Don't get me wrong, DenverWyatt, I'm all for growing and maturing, any band that doesn't becomes boring. However, there is no excuse for Rites of Spring.

[@erwte005]

how fucking great for these guys to just mosh and jump and wathever so close to the band!! hardcore rocks!!!

[@zoltanjanostar187]

Don't forget the Chaos!

[@tottalyuniquedude]

That room has more energy than an atom bomb.

[@jamesgentner1356]

I'm in that fucking crowd !

[@DiamorphineDeath]

that's Ian's personal opinion and that's how he lives his life, I don't hear anything other than two songs on the whole discography that even really talk about it, let alone tell you you need to live your life that way

[@Clydelishes]

I hate that I missed out on all of this.

[@ThunderFoxMusic]

Skrillex brought me here! :D cool vid Happy birthday to you lady!