Missing Persons and the Birth of the MTV Generation

[@markallen2984]

Without Dale Bozzio, both Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga would have had to find another 80's pioneer to rip-off

[@RabidSnot]

and Pink, Madonna, Janet Jackson, also etc... although Wendy O Williams had Dale all figured out minus the chainsawing of guitars and explosions on stage.. the Plasmatic's came before Missing Person's. Both are great in their day and time. I still have my vinyl records of all of them. 70's- 80's teen.

[@farmasyst]

@@RabidSnot Missing Persons, The Waitresses and The Motels were all iconic.

[@Valeriazane]

uhm neither one of those women ripped off Dale, or the 80s...they were just INFLUENCED by it. get a grip.

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

@@ValeriazaneThat’s the go to line about Dale. There will be five more people in the comments saying the exact same thing

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

Holy crap is that dumb.

[@idahomike4254]

Man, those early days of MTV were wild! Yeah, I'm old enough to remember that stuff. It was so ground-breaking in the sense that it was on 24/7 so you could watch it at any time. They only had a handful of videos which they played over and over again, but we didn't care. It was fun to watch - period. Cheers!

[@MotoXplor]

Their first album kicked ass and is still a favorite of mine today. Terry Bozzio is a legend as far as drums go. I just wish their 2nd album sounded similar to their 1st. Thanks for the history!

[@RockinProfessor]

Actually, I think they got better with each Album......I was first impressed by their debut EP which got enough radio (KROQ 106 FM -Pasadena Ca.) airplay to put them on the map, The first LP was longer and contained a couple from the EP. "Rhyme & Reason was vastly advanced to their Debut LP. "Color In Your Life" was even better. Saw them several times on the Strip during the years of their heyday. A GREAT Live band....There were a few new songs recorded & ready for their next, as of yet, unnamed album, but they split mid-tours for Color I Y L, and a greatly anticipated 4th studio LP was shelved and finally forgotten......Certainly one of LA based best bands.....

[@mattyjmogul]

@@RockinProfessor Ahh KROQ Pasadena Swedish Eagle days when they broke new wave ! That & KDAY AM soundtrack of my youth in LA

[@craigbauer426]

Agreed. Terry is one of my top 5 favorite drummers, including his career w/ Zappa, UK and after MP. I saw him perform a drum clinic in DC. He’s also incredibly gracious.

[@johnsoos6907]

I agree. Spring Session M was by far their best record. Terry is the best drummer, ever!

[@carlfisher3924]

​@@craigbauer426I have seen and I concur

[@The_Dudester]

I met Dale and her husband two months before the band hit it big. It was at a motel on LA's far east side. First, I was talking to Dale, but then her husband came over. My mother found me talking to them and freaked, acting like I was sitting next to a dangerous predator. Two months later, when the band was on TV, I pointed that out and reminded her that we met them at that motel. She dismissively waved her hand and walked out of the room.

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

I saw this Band at a huge Gig in 1985. She was vivacious. The Pixies, Gene Loves Gezebel and the Cure.

[@legomansion808]

That must have been a heck of a show. Now there is a band that I never hear about anymore. Gene Loves Jezebel. House of Dolls was a real banger.

[@dirkjewitt5037]

I wish I had your ears and eyes.

[@mariner1358]

😂 WOW

[@atomic-fox]

The fall of Missing Persons exactly documents the fall of 70s and early 80s new wave into what would become stereotypical 80s pop. I always believed that Terry's drum mastery was the true glue of Missing Persons, and why they were so awesome out of the gate. He did more than just "keep the beat". Terry's drum tones added a melodic element (much like Neil Pert of Rush) that were tight, unique and playful on "Spring Session M". The problem was that by 1985, the drone of the over gated drum snare (AKA The Phil Collins effect) dominated the pop charts. All the quirkiness of early new wave rhythms got washed away as labels insisted chased this lumbering drum machine patterns. You can sense with Missing Person's second album that Terry's drumming brilliance was being pulled back into more standard beats and tones. Less new wave, more pop. Seriously listen to "Mental Hopscotch". It's an absolute burner of a song, and probably their greatest. Every element is intricate and a serious new wave monolith. I think "Rhyme & Reason" holds up pretty well, but it's lack of success was not due to their talent, rather the shifting in sound the industry wanted to push. So, "Color in Your Life" was an absolutely lifeless affair at the behest of the label wanting them to sound like everything else on the charts.

[@Vibeagain]

You would make a great rock/pop Podcaster ! Ahem

[@ferleiva7080]

Good to see someone doing a band story on Missing Persons, they do deserve it. Bernard Edwards was Chic's legendary bass player (his walking bass on disco tracks like "Good Times" made music history). While in Chic he and guitarist Nile Rodgers produced several disco artists, then went their separate ways as producers: Nile did Bowie's Let's Dance and Madonna's Like a Virgin albums while Bernard produced Duran Duran's side project The Power Station. From what you say all these people were going to the same parties back then ;) Didn't know he had also produced MP. Nice cat co-host!

[@miked3168]

Nile produced quite a few things with Duran Duran. He calls them his second band

[@AnonymousPerson0182]

Iconic 80s band. Loved them and so did MTV!

[@Machado760]

The title of their album "Spring Session M" is an anagram for "Missing Persons."

[@timczifrik]

wow... I never realized that..!!!! Thanks. :)

[@2112jayvee]

Never noticed that and Ive listened to that album.at least 1000 times

[@agt462]

Never tried to connect the dots to their album title, thanks.

[@roncarroll4136]

I once saw Dale Bozzio in a Boston Market in Framingham Massachusetts Nobody knew who she was but I did and she knew it as she smiled to me and my wife

[@missywink1504]

Destination Unknown . . . Mental Hopscotch . . . Words . . .

[@infinityotto]

Walking in LA...

[@michaelpolo6117]

I love Missing Persons. Dale Bozzio is the original Lady Gaga. I love Spring Session M and the other 2 albums. I have always love Synth Pop & Everthing 80's so of course Missing Persons has always been one of my favorite bands in the early 200's I got to see them on a Totally 80's show along with Berlin, Flock of Seagulls, General Public & Animotion. It was an amazing show!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@johndelaney1818]

Enough of the stupid Lady Ga Ga comparisons that you read from someplace else. Original ideas much?

[@michaelpolo6117]

@johndelaney1818 Listen I didn't compare Dale to GaGa, I never read such comparisons from elsewhere. I simply stated that Gaga has to have been an influence. You shouldn't spew out venom at people like that. You are probably a bitter self loathing person. So don't you dare aim your negativity at me a.h.!!!!!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Saw them tour for the first album in Boston. We couldn't take our eyes off of Dale

[@paulmartin7381]

When Dale, Terry, Warren , and Patrick played with Frank , Frank suggested they should go start a band called " Cute Persons." But Dale decided to call it Missing Persons because they were missing from Franks band.

[@jpeadeh]

I remember going to a Terri Bozzio clinic, Phoenix 1995, and I saw Dale in the audience with two children. I assumed they were still together or "friends" at that time, but wasn't sure. I just assumed the children were Dale's and Terri's kids, but I don't know for sure. Dale was always a spectacular looking woman, and I recognized her immediately, and Terri was, and still is, one of the best rock drummers ever, IMO.

[@asdasx392]

I was in high school in the early 80s when MTV came out. I always thought Dale Bozzio of MP and famed Zappa drummer Terry Bozzio had the same last name as a coincidence. I never would have thought that Missing Persons was really a group of talented musicians. I always thought they were just another new wave band trying to make it on the hotness of their lead singer.

[@ayyjayess2304]

I thought they were siblings when I was a kid.

[@jazzbassoonpaul]

Love your cat action at 2:20! Great video about an important band.

[@Graystaff]

Patrick O’Hearn did more than launch his own solo career, he pretty much spearheaded the ambient/electric genre. Dude is the godfather of that stuff.

[@EdwardPigg-ji4yy]

Patrick O’Hearn was great at the ambient music but I would give the mantle of “Godfather” to Brian Eno.

[@Graystaff]

@@EdwardPigg-ji4yy Eno, Tangerine Dream and..? There’s your Mt Rushmore right there. Yeah, A/E was virgin frontier at the time.

[@empoweryou1]

@@EdwardPigg-ji4yy Agreed

[@AnonYmous-jp8uu]

Jean Michel Jarre says bon jour. he is The Father of electronic music

[@Graystaff]

@@AnonYmous-jp8uu Oui, lui aussi.

[@Mrkie_Mrk]

Thanks for this posting. Missing Persons, one of my all time favorite bands! I remember seeing them on MTV all the time and even JJ Jackson ( one of the V-J’s ) would were missing persons shirts. I met Dale and still have her autograph when they kicked off the Ryme & Reason tour( a brilliant album) and met her again earlier this year, nearly 40 years later!! At a show she did in Montclair CA One of the best bands that came out of the 80’s! They were excellent musicians and made great music together. The only bad thing about MS is that the band was short lived with all original members.

[@cinorom3803]

Played their 'Spring Session M' cassette in my walkman so often, I had worn two tapes out. 1984, living in southern California, I idolized the band. Thanks for the vid!

[@keithwilson8235]

I’m at Dale backstage at Petco Park when she did a missing person show and I think 2022. She was nice.

[@TheChristafershawn]

Well, if you just did Missing Persons, the next band to do would be Berlin.

[@amess0stuff89]

Exactly! And Terri Nunn also did some center folding in Penthouse. 0 dear!

[@TheChristafershawn]

@@amess0stuff89 Interesting, I didn't know that. I was a 13 year old super fan and somehow didn't get the info. I guess it makes a bit of sense that I wouldn't.

[@coryell902]

Spring Session M was a major chunk of my teenage soundtrack. Still sounds great today!

[@Rad_Radster_Experience]

Really enjoyed your mini docu on Missing Persons. Thanks!

[@soundofhistory_]

Thanks for watching!

[@christophersanders5007]

I saw Missing Persons two times in 1983. One time in Irvine, CA and another time at the US Festival.

[@A.D.L-ov8tb]

I was at the US festival.. I also am from Irvine I used to see concerts all the time there

[@csfan65]

Are you in the footage of the US Festival gig?

[@christophersanders5007]

@@csfan65 That would be pretty hard to spot with 250,000 people there.

[@intheflesh-blondietribute4509]

Timing is everything! She was clearly ahead of her time...

[@superbug1977]

Good video. Enjoyed it. I was 18 when MTV broke and I thought it was the best thing that ever happened. Missing Persons were a part of those early years. In 2024 I find myself still fully enamored of Missing Persons--Not sure why but I go by feeling more than anything else. The 80s, particularly the first half of the decade, were a good time to be young.

[@zublacus]

Top notch drummer...Top Notch Guitar player.....the band was super talented in the perfect time for a band like this.

[@alambster]

Grew up watching MTV. Loved them. Talented group.

[@therealduchess]

80s kid here, I remember seeing Missing Persons video Words and was mesmerized. I just wish that I could have seen them live, Terrys drumming is incredible.

[@mattmatthewmatchuu]

walking in la and words are still regularly played at my 80s clubs

[@abbagodz]

I was a senior in high school back in 1983. I sprayed my hair blue (I couldn't find dye back then) because of the lyrics in 'Words'. Thanks Dale!!

[@CosmicChild1111]

I loved Missing Persons and still do...classic pop punk rock and the aesthetic Dale created was so unique. I went to a drum workshop Terry Bozzio hosted at a music store in Orlando back in the 90's🎶💖

[@ponzo1967]

It's cool how they wrote good enough songs to have commercial success while doing something that is very much alternative.

[@charlesdrake3125]

Their song US Drag has some of the most incredible rock drumming I've ever heard. Terry Bozzio is absolutely one of the greats but is rarely named unfortunately.

[@SF-cq6bg]

Adore them all these years!! GIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@broederbond60]

I saw them perform at US Festival 1983. She was stunning.

[@torunit4620]

I had a backstage pass.

[@broederbond60]

@@torunit4620 That was the largest stage ever built . It was sold to Disneyland.

[@mysterbear]

I loved’em. Thanks for resuming them.

[@SmilingIbis]

I still quote Words when a conversation on line just hits the brick wall.

[@drummingcovers]

Great job, kudos! I'm 54 now, was 12 in 1982. I got joes garage for Christmas when it came out, but I was 9 & more into Kiss. I had no idea who Zappa was, or Terry. I was drumming then, but got serious around the time MTV started & seen Mental Hopscotch on there. I was getting into punk & loved Terry's style, sound, originality & overall coolness. When Spring Session M came out after I got the EP, I was blown away. I studied all his parts & back then not too may drummers were mixing acoustics & electronics. Terry Bozzio was one of my biggest drumming influences, back then. Love the band but lost interest after Spring Session M. Oh yeah, I seen Lunch Wagon, before I even knew who they were, the year before in 1981. Great time to be alive. I think a big part of the struggle for them, as with many bands similar in the mid 80's, was heavy metal & rock ballads were getting big. Ozzy, Motley Crue, "Glam" like Poison, Bon Jovi. As well as dance like Paula Abdul, Run DMC, Beastie Boys & even Depeche Mode. It was a shift until Nirvana & "Alternative" music shut that down. I went to see her version of Missing Persons at a small venue on Hollywood Blvd & was disappointed Terry was not there. She left her water bottle & I got that & went back stage & met her. It had her lipstick on it & she was really nice. I was 21 then & she kissed me on the cheek. That made it worth it. I had that water bottle for years, but lost it somewhere along the way. 🤷🏻‍♂ Good times.

[@r0ckstar666]

i remember this group. you did a great job. i learned a lot of info about the band i never knew

[@StumpyJoeTV]

Thanks, they're one of my all time faves!

[@Planetcharr]

somewhere in the pages of pop culture is a cool picture of Dale Bozzio and Cyndi Lauper sitting at a table... I think it was an awards after party dinner. It was early in Cyndi's career, just before She's So Unusual.

[@McDonaldsforBirds]

They were big in Australia when "Words" came out back in 1982. The single was all over the radio and became a top 10 hit there.

[@TracyJohnson-sp9ng]

OMG, I've loved them for so long. Thank you for doing this!

[@soundofhistory_]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertbarratt7642]

Worth a like and subscribe. Thanks, man. Loved MP back in the day. Great video.

[@doccolour]

Having grown up in the 80's new wave era, I was a big fan Missing Persons... visually and musically. I'm impressed by your research of this band. Never knew about their history. Super job!

[@guydammit3287]

There's a song in Joe's Garage called "Catholic Girls" in which Warren C's name is actually a song lyric! I actually recognized that name and sung it in my head, and yes, you pronounced it right. I just can't spell it and I'm not looking it up. 😂

[@neilh9442]

Kinda young, kinda wow...

[@tonysawyer3754]

She also says Vinnie Calaiuta in that song and he’s the drummer on Joes Garage haha

[@STSCanada1984]

I was a total Euro-New Wave snob back in the day, but two American bands had my full respect: Missing Persons and SSQ. Both could hold their own against any of the British synth pop bands.

[@Gregg-f1d]

I'll assume the lead singers' "allure" didn't influence you.

[@1fnklown]

there were so many good bands/acts it was easy to ;look over a amazing song , it would be nice to see that again, Bozzio was so cool,what a amazing voice

[@Montyhugo]

I definitely had a crush on Dale! "Nobody walks in L.A" was a favorite. I think I'll watch that video now🤗 "WALKING IN L.A"🤷‍♂️

[@rmessenger23]

I saw them in 83 in Seattle. I listen to them to this day

[@jazzbassoonpaul]

There was a really interesting period in music right around that time 1981-1984 where music with more compressed clean guitars showed out to match with all the new digital keyboard sounds. Even Rush completely changed their sound. Missing Persons was a really fascinating mix of pop, new wave, tech, rock. They were influencers but couldn’t completely maintain the success of that killer first album. Maybe not their fault as they definitely rocked and were a big deal. Who knows how trends go-fame is fleeting

[@kenmartin8335]

Well done. I was there. You hit the high points, most importantly, the Zappa connection. I would only add the irony of Chuck and Patrick both being serious pioneers of ambient music; both members of an iconic 80's new wave band.

[@kevinm3428]

KROQ in LA launched their exposure, and we all turned up the radio, when they came on. Their set at the US Festival is one of the greatest live performances of the New Wave genre.

[@TDreamer2]

I was a big Terry fan and started going to the shows in small clubs in LA when they started. Saw them at first in a college auditorium. I still have photos I took at that show.

[@Eddie-hn5hp]

Terry Bozzio...PUNKY'S WHIPS!!!!

[@axe570]

Pout for me Punky!

[@adamstephenson7518]

The pooched out succulents of your insalint pouting rictus 👄

[@williamolsen20]

He’s a little fond of chiffon in a wrist array.

[@joerockhead7246]

oh punky. oh punky

[@danbarton289]

I've heard he's as fluid as Jeff beck! (Sung in my best FZ wandering melody)

[@BrianFolks]

Saw MP at a small roller skating rink in Palos Verdes circa 1982. I got backstage briefly and saw Dale using oxygen.

[@alewnotic]

9:28 - Oxygen tank

[@aestroai8012]

Loved that album when I was a teen. The Somber Windows, Here and Now, Mental Hopscotch are a perfect blend of L.A punk, and Glam. I had the 2nd album, and I just didn't care.But that first album is perfection!!! Terry the drummer played with the mighty Zappa and he's outstanding!!! I discovered this much later after KZbin became a thing.

[@stephenanthonythomas3533]

Great video! You really did your homework! Big fan of MP and the circles they traveled. Terry and Patrick also had a band with fellow San Franciscan Mark Isham called Group 87 that pushed boundaries before MP. Patrick had a successful string of synth records in the 80s-early 90s under the New Age record label Private Music. Although New Age is associated with a lot of cheesy schlock, Patrick’s material really stood out. If memory serves, Duran Duran really took up a lot of Oxygen on MTV during the time of Spring session M. In some ways The blade runner look was futuristic for 2 years and then almost overnight it became bright pastels and coked up Jupiter 8 synth pop.

[@Timinator62]

I saw them when they first started, they were just a trio then and it was at the Palladium ( I think), there was a bunch of local LA Bands, Wall of Voodoo, the Blasters, the Go Go's, there was even a rumor the Runaway's were getting back together to play (didn't happen). Then I saw Missing Persons after they released the EP, then twice during Spring Session M and again for Rhyme and Reason and then the final was at Cal State Fullerton for Color for your Life. Terry had a completely digital drum kit for this show, it had a cluster of chrome pipes that surrounded him with little Midi chips in spots on the tubes and that would trigger the drum sound. High Hat and Bass Drums were just foot pedals...there was a story about that drum kit in one of the Drum Magazines, it was claimed that the cost of development of the Kit almost sent the Band into Bankruptcy and then the demise of the Band soon followed.

[@alanogilvie4504]

No one walks in LA. A classic MP hit. Fabulous band, with the stunning Dale Bozzio on vocals, hubby and drumming legend Terry on the skins. One of the best 80s bands. Lady Gaga oughta pay Dale royalties for nicking her look. She was a force of nature ❤

[@hardcorvette]

Criminally underrated band.

[@longfade]

Believe me, there are many of us who think they were criminally OVER-rated.

[@jumpinjojo]

Underrated by who?

[@TJ-id6ee]

Nice video with a few new things I learned about one of my favs from the New Wave/Punk days. I saw some great live bands while in college in Minnesota back then too. Just happened to witness that Mpls music scene. Terry Bozzio has done some appearances here in Olympia, Wa. over the years at our Music 6000 store . Cute orange Tabby cat!

[@johnlopez3996]

Bernard Edward's was a member of Chic prior to becoming a music producer. Moon Unit Zappa stated in her book Earth to Moon that Dale Bozzio did stay at Frank Zappa's place to recover from her accident.

[@peterdaigle4772]

Holy shit! Dale was Mary from Kanoga Park? Hahaha She was a huge crush of mine at the time

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

On the bus …

[@crash8563]

@@hailmaryrecordings8255with rubber?

[@BrettHue-xl4wv]

You'll love it!!! It's a way of life!!!

[@timczifrik]

The 4 song EP was the first record I got from them when it came out. I LOVED it so much and couldn't wait to hear more from them. I really liked them especially the drummer. He was a big influence on me for sure..!!

[@bc-mv5se]

Thanks for covering this awesome band. Funny, real story: my mom made me black out the Dale plastic bikini photo on the front of their first ep. Or else I couldn't keep it. Hey, Dale! Thanks for helping this gay boy confuse his mother. I Like Boys....

[@mrnosaj71]

Fantastic video, as a kid when they were popular, I loved her voice and the music was so strong.

[@soundofhistory_]

Thank you!

[@chrisphillips348]

Good work! I loved them and you brought them back to my ears!

[@soundofhistory_]

Thanks!

[@scottbostic6247]

Cool. Im 56 and was around as a kid getting into bands like these. Remembering watching Mtv constantly because ive never seen what these bands looked like and had to know. What a great time it was.

[@steverinhop]

Nice job. I like both their 1st and 2nd albums. The 2nd album is underappreciated. You nailed it in shedding light on the great musicianship for this band that was unfortunately overshadowed by their new wave image and Dale's quirky vocal style.

[@timothyslaughter476]

Everyone remembers the birth of mtv but not the death. Its interesting. But it died, hard!!

[@BrianRay-y7l]

it got that reality TV cancer and died

[@robertgwysong7822]

A great summary of a fantastic group of players - thanks

[@gaspikefan]

Good job on the bio! I was a huge fan of Missing Persons and bought the first album when it dropped. I was young, and I remember Dale's look both fascinating and scaring me a little (Haha!). The music was great... I now have a copy of Spring Sessions M on vinyl. Thanks for the story!

[@soundofhistory_]

Thanks!

[@tomlotti240]

"Walkin' in LA", "Destination Unknown" "Words", etc. were so catchy. Had no idea about the Zappa connection, or the other stuff she went through. So crazy. It's funny 'cause I've seen some pop musicians( ie Chappell and Haley Williams) donning that eye make up look DB would wear. Kind of a throwback. One of my favorite 80s bands. It'd be interesting to hear your take on Muslimgauze (the vids always have great points and are well presented). While it'd be sort of controversial, and your comment section might have some, um, interesting takes, he was pretty amazing. If you haven't heard his stuff, I'd recommend starting with Zuriff Moussa, Farouk Enjineer, and the double release of Uzbekistani Bizarre/ Souk. Careful with your ears as some of the tracks get harsh. Like harsh noise. If I had to recommend one track, it'd be Druse. Nice vid as usual.

[@soundofhistory_]

That sounds interesting - I'll look into it!

[@waynepalmer1709]

I saw them perform at the Peppermint Lounge in NYC when their first album came out in the early 80s. I got to chat with Dale after the show.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

Saw them at the Orpheum Theater in Boston during the Rhyme And Reason tour. Met her, and her dad, after the show outside and got her autograph. She was very nice!

[@jimbowen2726]

It's just like the Prince song Beautiful Ones says"They'll hurt you every time". Sad story of Missing Persons, I always wondered how it all played out. Thanks for doing this video man 👍👍

[@soundofhistory_]

Thanks for watching!

[@musicnerd72]

I was 10 years old in 1982. Chance hearing of "Destination Unknown" and I demanded my Mom to take me to the record store! 🤣 Bought "Spring Session M" with my allowance money. Wore that vinyl to shreds. Repeat in '84 with "Rhyme and Reason" and again in '86 with "Color In Your Life". I still love to play these on occasion. Great music never gets old.

[@MountainDewComacho494]

I really loved this band, and then they disappeared.😢 Thanks for the great documentary.

[@riseofthethorax]

Thanks!

[@soundofhistory_]

Thank you!!

[@careful...Icarus]

You didnt mention Dale doing Lady GaGa DECADES before she did it herself.

[@napoleoninrags1346]

Terry Bozzio, that cute little drummer.... Thaaaats right....

[@Eddie-hn5hp]

The RICTUS IS EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG HERE!!!! OHHHHH PUNKY!!

[@napoleoninrags1346]

@Eddie-hn5hp I heard there is a rumor, he is more " Fluid" than Jeff Beck. I think I like you, Eddie. 😘

[@raysouza6535]

Missing persons was awesome, I was lucky enough to have seen them twice back in the 80s, they're still one of my favorite bands of the 80s, great music and insanely talented people, I remember I was going to see them a 3rd time at the Stanford Frost Amphitheater with The Tubes, but they dropped out as I remember it, I'm guessing that was around the time they broke up, long live the 80s.

[@damnedlock2956]

I saw them in 1983...at a small club in Chapel Hill...and they were awesome live...it was sad that they couldnt keep it together...cause they were a hell of a band.

[@daveslagle4010]

I was at that show as well. I think The Pressure Boys opened.

[@freddigirolamo7761]

Their live performances that I had recorded from radio sounded very good.

[@chadhoy7489]

The fact that Dale was all legs and wore super sheer tignts helped a little too

[@RTDF516]

"kinda young, kinda wow..."

[@samsukut3714]

that was perfectly concise better than wikipedia.

[@miked3168]

Terry and patrick were in videos for Andy Taylor on his first solo album. Warren unfortunately got pushed out of Duran Duran when all 5 original members got back together. Patrick does new age music now... Warren and Nick Rhodes had a solo band called tv mania

[@Michael-rq3nt]

I don't remember them at all but I'd say Lady Gaga definitely does.

[@RenePeraza]

Lady GaGa eat your heart out! I was a teen growing up in California in the 80s and was proud that Missing Persons and Berlin were local bands in an era of the second British Invasion! They were influential in my pursuing music!

[@theodery2712]

Being a Zappa fan, I knew the story ( check out "Zappa,live inNew York" to hear T Bozzio and P O Hearn at their best. Bought spring session m( an anagram of the letters missing persons) and laughed at these monstrous musicians playing synth pop. Talent wise ( besides Dale) having the most musical pedigree ever.

[@JohnDoe-pq8yw]

Great job, I always thought adultery broke the band up but I never knew for sure, thanks. This band was on the wrong label and helped break them up, if they had lasted another 5 years and kept their original sound, they would have been huge, no doubt about it.

[@michaelgonzales1989]

Thank You it was great!!You can never go back,but u can have memories!!**..❤❤

[@soundofhistory_]

Thanks for watching!

[@Charles53412]

Now Terry Bozzio is one of the best drummers of all time.

[@turbomustang84]

I saw them all over LA but the last time was at the US Festival. Still play their greatest hits Record all the time

[@joescambait]

Lady Gaga stole Dale bozio's look

[@ontheruntonowhere]

Pays tribute to it, more like. Lady Gaga has a lot of different looks. Bozzio only had one, influential though it was.

[@veganpeace_ATX]

"Destination Unknown" Love that song! Especially the part where she sings "Life is a bitch"

[@venomlords]

Pretty sure she never says those words in that song.

[@veganpeace_ATX]

@@venomlords Well it sounds exactly like what the chorus is singing if you listen at the 1:15 second mark of the video I saw on MTV about a hundred times back in the 80's. So I choose to believe it whether it's their intent or not.

[@venomlords]

@@veganpeace_ATX “Life is so strange” 😁.

[@yoavnyc]

There are so many comments here (yay!) that I can't tell if this was mentioned by anyone, but Missing Persons (the incarnation with only Dale) released the album Hollywood Lie in 2023 and it was actually pretty excellent. It referenced many of the sounds and melodies of Spring Session M but was still original. It was an unexpectedly nice surprise. If you haven't checked it out you should.