Mother Love Bone: The Tragic Death of Andrew Wood, Malfunkshun & The Story of 'Apple', Chloe

Mother Love Bone: The history of the band and death of Andrew Wood
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0:00 - Andrew Wood's Early Life
1:34 - Malfunkshun
5:37 - Green River
7:40 - Mother Love Bone Formation
11:15 - Major Label Deal/Andy's Problems
14:25 - Andy's Death
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I cite my sources and they may differ than other people's accounts, so I don't guarantee the actual accuracy of my videos.
Andy Wood would be Born to a close knit family in columbus, mississippi, 1966. Throughout his childhood his family moved around a lot as his father was in the military. They would live in san antonio texas in the mid 70’s before relocating to bainbridge island in the 80’s, which is a short ferry ride away from Seattle. In his youth, Andrew Wood would find solace in Elton John, Kiss, and T-Rex a sign of what was to come in his musical career. By the time he was in elementary school Andy already started dabbling in drugs, something which would lead to his downfall.
Known for his charismatic style, Andy originally wanted to be a radio DJ even winning a contest in the sixth grade to host a show on a local seattle radio station KZOK called ‘Your mother won’t like it.” It was during this show Andy hosted a three hour program where he told stories, jokes and did comedy bits in addition to playing music. Dave Rees who would be Andy’s bandmate in the band Malfunkshun would recall in the book Everybody loves our town “i remember talking to andy after that and he seemed a little disappointed because he wanted to be a dj but he realized that there was no immediate feedback. There was no audience. And that really bummed him out. He actually told me. Well now i’m gonna have to be a rockstar. According to Kevin Wood, Andy’s older brother it would be a concert andy saw in middle school where cheap trick opened Kiss that made Andy want to become a rockstar.
Before we can talk about Mother Love Bone, we have to talk about another band that preceded it Malkfunkshun. Andrew Wood would form the band with his older brother kevin when he was just 14 . The brothers would end up recording their first demo tape during easter sunday in 1980 when they were left home alone while their family was at their grandmothers house. His brother Kevin used to work as a dishwasher at a restaurant and remembered seeing a sign above the dishwasher that said ‘report malfunction’ before the name got trimmed down to malfunkshun with an alternative spelling. Originally malfunkshun was a four piece, but was scaled down to a three piece with Andy playing bass and doing vocals while his brother kevin played guitar and they enlisted punk drummer Regan Hagar. Dave Rees who was Malfunkshun’s original bassist for a short period of time said in the book Grunge is Dead: “Malfunkshun was the loudest and most entertaining band I’d ever seen. Yes, they were louder than motorhead.”
Andy’s brother Kevin would recall in the same book “everyone had a good time at a malfunkshun show. It was an open minded sort of feeling. I was afraid first of offending the sensibilities of the punk rockers. But they welcomed us with open arms. I think we opened up doors for bands to just come out, be themselves and play. It’s kind of what started the whole evolution of the punk turns into the rock
While many associate grunge with flannel, one of the earliest so called grunge bands was Malfunkshun, which didn’t wear flannel. Wood would model his stage persona after theatrical performers including Marc Bolan, Freddie Mercury, Elton John and Prince. He would take the stage name L’Andrew The Love Child while his brother would take on the name Kevin stein and their drummer Regan Hagar would become THundarr. Unlike a lot of his peers Andy wanted to be a big star, perform in arenas and create music that appealed to the masses. Andy was so single minded in his pursuit of success that according to Kerrang he said he would even open for Warrant.
Andy’s on stage persona became the stuff of legends in seattle, telling jokes in between songs, one story had him even making a san
Sources:
Books: Grunge Is Dead, Everybody Loves Our Town
www.latimes.com/archives/la-x...
2005 documentary Malfunkshun: The Andrew wood
www.independent.co.uk/arts-en...

[@rnrtruestories]

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[@MrJJr-lw9zq]

Can you reupload your green river video it was really good and it sucks you deleted it

[@benmacdhui]

Rock N' Roll True Stories - re: the Seattle music scene, should also do a video on The Gits and the tragic death of Mia Zapata

[@guyfaux900]

Yeah I'm going to side against Nirvana. Shouldn't fling s*** just cause you're drowning in it.

[@guyfaux900]

Do you have one on the Ann & Nancy Wilson Feud over the assault of Nancy's kids from Ann's hubby?

[@khristophertanase3324]

It's great hearing Andrew's story, again. He and I were friends, and I remember how shattered we all were when we got the news of his overdose. Everyone talked, in hushed whispers, hoping against hope that he would come out of his coma. I remember hearing that his family had him disconnected from life-support, and I remember being so stunned. Thank you for telling his story.

[@guyfaux900]

Taking someone off life-support got to be the hardest decision a family member can make.

[@StefanMedici]

Even though it's been a long time, I'm still sorry for your loss.

[@mattyb567567]

Yeah,ok.

[@BonJoySwirl]

@@guyfaux900 It takes a lot of courage to obey what a loved one wanted but results in a lifetime of second guessing, in my experienced opinion. In this case, that is likely a given. The Rock world changed the day the Andy died. We will never know what heights he would have reached. Music would have been quite different - and possibly very boring. Andy lit the 90s with a bang and made it the last time American rock and roll would ever matter. Grunge is dead and so is Rock.

[@TanisHalf-Elven]

Poseur

[@drivebybodypierce]

Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns remains one of the best "I just want to morn a loss" songs to this day for me.. Lots of emotions connected to that song.

[@thewhiteelephant]

Beautiful song. I find it disgusting and blasphemous that Eddie Vedder covers it from time to time.

[@crunked6674]

@@thewhiteelephant you realize that Eddie's bandmates were part of mother love bone, right? I'd like to think that they have a right to cover it. Even then, what's wrong with covering a song?

[@lisagd22]

@@thewhiteelephant Stone and Jeff told Eddie in the early years that he had their permission/blessing to sing MLB songs. Eddie waited like 20 years to sing one. I don't think that's blasphemy; Eddie showed respect for Andy by waiting so long. You can see in the video of the show where he first sang C/CoT that he was nervous and respectful.

[@PnwOnTour]

And it’s 8 minutes long 💪🏻

[@williamberry8895]

I love that song. I love all grunge. I still dress the part.

[@Wolfdragon92584]

I first listened to them around high school, and I dug them. But a few years later, in late 2012 and on the brink of sanity after the fallout of the worst breakup ever, I began really LISTENING to these guys and came to appreciate Andrew's genius. Their music has a healing factor, particularly "Bone China," "Stargazer," and "Chloe Dancer/ Crown of Thorns." This album, along with Cracked Rear View from Hootie and Sparkle & Fade from Everclear helped to heal my heart.

[@eddiemoney1093]

Music hath charms. For me it was the Dave Matthews band's "Busted stuff" I listened to that incessantly in the wake of my own worst breakup and it helped me through that dark tunnel.

[@nannettefreeman7331]

I don't think you stressed the magnitude of Andy & Chris Cornell's friendship enough in this video. It's really deserving of a video of its own. Excellent portrayal of Andy's charisma & charm, though, & of the dynamic between he & Stone & Jeff. ✌️

[@tuchesuavae]

Yeah. Xana said they (Andy and Chris) would have been in love if one of them was a girl.

[@karoonboomie2813]

I agree and XANA never gets the recognition of Andrew’s gf, she’s the one I would want to get info from, she was with Andrew 24/7, lived with him, heard and knew his music when he was literally writing it before anyone would, most of Andy’s music he wrote before he died never got recognized. 100% knows details prior to his death, during his death & after his death. She knew him better than any of his male friends, I’m sure of it. Poor sweet Stargazer, LOVE, ROCK & GRUNGE NEVER DIES 👄🤘🏻🪽🦴🫦

[@drscott7359]

We always hear when someone overdoses that , somebody else should have done more. The ugly reality is somebody else really can’t do much. I’ve been in recovery for 11 years and people just don’t understand addiction (and really don’t want too) and getting clean is a personal issue - you have to want it more then getting high, and another addict will understand how hard that is. Addiction lives in the fight of flight (midbrain) of our brains- so become a matter of survival- which is strange to others. And the real tragedy is- it’s the person who has to do it, but the disease will eat up everything and everyone around it. I fully understand those around an addict , avoiding it , or looking the other way- you’re powerless over them and they can really wreak your life. The best thing I can do for a fellow addict is be nice and say I’m here for you when you’re ready- and of course not judge.

[@ericthayer2409]

Well said. I have 17 years of sobriety from Alcohol and drugs and you are totally correct. The individual needs to want to be sober for themselves and no one else. It's a personal choice that will only stick if the addict desired to save themselves. Once you hit your "rock bottom" like I did I was blessed to still be alive and ready to put in the work. Change the people you surround yourself with, start going to AA meetings and surround yourself with positive influences.

[@Lucky_Chase]

Yea. Everybody's gonna be the same they were the day before, the day after, next week, whatever, until something tragic shakes up the scene.🙁

[@brianplunkett4002]

I remember this band fondly. My friend always said ,”it was Janes Addiction meets The Cult.”

[@alexrezel8860]

It's interesting to find out that 25% of Ten was written by Andy. That is why Ten so much stands out in PJ discography. It turns out it was no way their distinguished style, but just an aftertaste of MLB.

[@Lucky_Chase]

Truth.

[@eiephants]

Andy's 70s glam influences made their sound so unique compared to the heavier "grunge" sound. You can see the shift in Gossard's writing once Andy was gone. I do wonder what songs Andy was involved in on Ten and how they would turn out.

[@kevinwebster7868]

He wasn’t involved in any. That’s just a hollow claim from a girlfriend. If he were involved you would know it and wouldn’t have to wonder.

[@Fakename70]

@@kevinwebster7868 You’ve obviously not ever heard any of the sessions from Apple. I’ve personally owned a cassette copy of pre-Pearl Jam MLB versions of songs that eventually became “Alone”, “Footsteps”, and “Black”. Plus, a friend of mine wrote a biography about Wood, and confirmed the existence of MLB doing a live take on what eventually became “Alive”.

[@Jack_Straw]

@@Fakename70 does this exist anywhere I can listen to it? Would absolutely love to hear that stuff.

[@thewhiteelephant]

@@kevinwebster7868 No one would know it because Vedder’s ego wouldn’t allow it.

[@leinonibishop9480]

@@thewhiteelephant whatever songs they had written with Andy had completely different lyrics than anything they reused with Ed, like alive, which even had a different name before Ed wrote his lyrics. Also I find it hard to believe Jeff and Stone would not give Andy credit if any of the musical parts of the songs had been written by him.

[@Quinterobash]

Its weird when you first get into the bands from Seattle you feel bad for how things ended for Layne,Kurt, and Chris but they at least got to make a huge impact and do what they love right? Sadly Andy didn’t get to experience that and does it fucking suck knowing how much he wanted it and lost it days before his dreams could be realized

[@NEMPLS]

Mother Love Bone-Apple is an amazing album!

[@OswaldBatesIIIEsq]

Yes it is. I'm still trying to find the "On Earth As It Is" box set.

[@rainriver1281]

It’s the only album. Unfortunately.

[@virgilflowers9846]

I go back and listen to the whole record from time to time, but Stargazer is always in my rotation. It’s wild to think about the coulda-wouldas of the grunge scene had Wood survived. Would Nirvana still be the number one band out of Seattle (probably tbh), maybe no Pearl Jam, definitely no Temple of the Dog…

[@Phenomenal-oc1xo]

I recently discovered Mother Love Bone. Started with Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns & fell in love with it. It's such a relatable song for me, and it's brings me to an introspective mindset. Love jamming out to This is Shangri-la. Such an underrated band.

[@soyburglar1878]

I’m an atheist, but it’s cases like this one that really make me consider whether drugs are something literally evil that were created by some “devil” to destroy otherwise brilliant human beings. I am also a musician of 30+ years, a massive MLB fan, as well as a former heroin addict, so this subject truly hits home for me. Andy Wood, even considering his very brief time in the spotlight, is a goddamn legend and it just makes me so sad that some of the brightest lights among us get snuffed out so suddenly by the cancer of addiction. Like, what would creatives and mold-breakers like Cobain, Winehouse, Belushi, Farley, among thousands and thousands of others have been able to produce had they gained control over their vices? Of course, I typically attribute most of what happens “to” us in life, ultimately, back to personal responsibility…but how much different would our shared reality be today had society, as well as the people surrounding addicts like Wood, taken their addictions seriously and urged them to clean up OR ELSE? I’m not saying that I think rockstars shouldn’t be rockstars; I mean, let’s be honest…many a musician get into the scene in the first place to live this crazy life of excess. But damn man, some people just aren’t built to be able to live that way. They can’t control the influx of pleasure and indulgence that tends to be coming at them from all sides and instead of working harder to manage it, at some point, they simply give in to it. It’s fucking tragic.

[@Malama_Ki]

No one can ever say “the devil made me do it” In the end, no manner of support can help those that truly don’t want help. We all have free will choice, which includes choosing to accept help; you have to want it. The devil doesn’t come with horns and hooves, dressed in a red cape; he comes in the form of everything you ever wanted.

[@aboomalacani2732]

It appeared Andy was on his way to healing from the od then he did a 180. Nurses notes disappeared. What happened?

[@speedking7224]

@@Malama_Ki devil boy never comes with horns and a pitchfork. He's a master salesman

[@goosefarm99]

your statement was quite profound, and very well constructed, I've read it a couple times👍

[@soyburglar1878]

@John Williams Man, that last statement gave me chills.

[@softbatch1]

"Gentle Groove" is absolutely timeless and one of their most beautiful songs.

[@bsabrandi711]

The f**kin best

[@QuantumFiberServiceofficial]

There is an amazing documentary with his family and friends on Andrew’s life. It’s definitely worth a watch .

[@bettyspaghetti2184]

Could you tell me the name of the documentary I would love to watch it? Thanks 😊

[@robwalsh9843]

@@bettyspaghetti2184 Malfunkshun: The Andy Wood Story

[@nickstadler1906]

I can't believe Mother Love Bone got some love on both Professor of Rock and Rock N' Roll True Stores within days of each other.

[@dwade6322]

Mother Love Bone was great..A true pioneer in a new sound...R.I.P. Andrew Wood.

[@KurbzGarage]

Great job but you could add “Far Behind “ Candle Box, “Shine on” Collective Soul, “Outshine” Soundgarden to the list of songs dedicated to Andrew

[@Vidboy42]

Blue Tomorrow by War Babies as well

[@lisalampe4150]

Also would Alice in chains

[@MrWillicat1]

Wish Andy would/could have stayed longer. He really was talented.

[@8Junio76]

Then Perl Jam probably would never have happened.

[@MichaelSmith-dj2of]

@@8Junio76 and that would’ve been just fine. Apple eclipses anything PJ has ever released. Not that I dislike them, they just don’t touch MLB.

[@thewhiteelephant]

@@MichaelSmith-dj2of Absolutely agree. Vedder is the exact opposite of Andy. He takes himself way too seriously and has become an absolute douche in his older years.

[@philrobichaud3063]

Anyone who's into the grunge scene from the 90's has to listen to Mother Love Bone! i bought the compilation album right after hearing Stardog Champion one time only on TV

[@boaconstrictor3754]

I don't know why a feature film about him hasn't been made yet? All his life he wanted to be a world star, and he died a few months before he would surely become one. Amazing storry.

[@MrOctober44]

He's not well known enough.

[@4perf]

There is a documentary.

[@boaconstrictor3754]

@@4perf I know, but I think he deserves a feature film.

[@moonchild1772]

@@MrOctober44 He deserves to be more well known. Even now. I'm lucky I found out about him, at all. Sadly, it was after his death.

[@marshalbird7321]

@@4perf what's the documentary name? Thanks in advance!

[@DarthYogurt]

My favorite band is Pearl Jam. I’ve always loved mother love bone and still do to this day. I own the CD:)

[@youtubehastakenovermylife4979]

Yea me too. It’s like hmm the Beatles? Or Pearl Jam??? It’s a VERY close call.

[@robertg.durant8489]

I love boning mothers

[@sydney88888]

@@robertg.durant8489 🤣🤣👍🏼

[@scoop333g6]

If Andy Woods never passes, there is no Pearl Jam. Both great bands too tho

[@chefrah54]

Have you ever heard the story of Mr. Faded Glory

[@KravenMoorehead674]

Say he who rides a pony must someday fall

[@dewiwilliams4821]

Talking to my Alter Said, 'Life is what you make it And if you make it death well rest your soul away... away... away'

[@fumanpoo4725]

Yea...he overdosed and died.

[@thewhiteelephant]

So corny when people quote lyrics as replies. 😆

[@chefrah54]

@@thewhiteelephant so dickey when clowns troll other peoples posts

[@Spooky_515]

Andy was 24 years old when he passed, poised to take the world by storm. Andy would’ve fit MTV (of that time) like hand and glove. None of his peers had half the Charisma he had. RIP Andy, see you in Olympus

[@antisystemicparadise1202]

It's been 32 years since all this happened 💔 😢 😔 but still feels that it was a month ago. This music has its way to keep you going through all odds.

[@thewhiteelephant]

I remember waiting so long for their debut after listening so much to their EP. Drove to the mall in my mom’s car to buy the cassette. I still remember being absolutely crushed when I read on the back of the cover that the album was “dedicated to Andrew Wood.” Apple still remains my favorite all time album. Every single song is great.

[@jeffgartrell5412]

Thanks for making this Sid! One of my all time favorite bands. For anyone interested I highly recommend Malfunkshun the Andrew Wood story documentary by Scot Barbour

[@truthhurts79]

They sound like this 👉💩

[@thewhiteelephant]

@@truthhurts79 I can tell you hate your life. 😆

[@adventuresofmoonman]

These guys will always hold a special place in my heart, and I get the same old memory of a place that doesn’t exist every time I hear them. It’s an odd feeling, but a beautiful one as well. Rip Andy

[@moonchild1772]

I think I get what you mean.

[@drowningin]

Chloe don't know better Chloe is just like me -only beautiful Chloe does the tables in French quarter She's always been given And I can't always make her laugh My dad had the mother love bone & temple of the dog records. He was a cool dad. My first concert was pantera where I hid under a bar stool after all

[@randyrhoads-6939]

She s always forgiven) - "But im proud to say,and i wont forget, the time spent laying be her side" Love Andy Woods songwriting

[@manuscriptsdontburn]

Thank you for making the video about Mother Love Bone, they deserve to be remembered.

[@Ssargent888]

Easily one of my favorite bands ever. Thank you for this one!! Long love l’Andrew

[@nickdaly6533]

It’s crazy how much influence Andy had on Chris Cornell’s music. JCP, Outshined, obviously Temple of the Dog, and even was a source of inspiration for Black Hole Sun… I’ve never been a huge fan of MLB or Pearl Jam, but I do respect the hell out of his lyrical genius, and the influence he had on the Seattle grunge movement..

[@DonnySwordsAuthor]

Andy was a good guy. I miss him.

[@truthhurts79]

Except Chris was waaaay better in every way

[@nickdaly6533]

@@DonnySwordsAuthor I’ve actually listened to some of “Apple”, and I can definitely see why to a certain extent Chris was envious of him right before his death. One hell of a voice and a writer

[@nickdaly6533]

@@truthhurts79 imo, there’s not a single musician that surpasses Chris in my personal rankings, but you can’t deny the impact Andy had on him

[@Kat.Evangeline]

Grunge was just a Media Label ! It wasn't real

[@Kat.Evangeline]

Andy was so talented! I only saw him play once the year he died. He had 112 days clean off of heroin & relapsed. It was so sad as he had just been signed. He would have been a major rock star. At the Memorial his Dad told the remaining members they would be stars. He was right as Pearl Jam became huge. R.I.P. Andrew Wood

[@Kat.Evangeline]

Mark Arm was an old college friend of mine. We were the Punk rockers at the UW in Seattle. Mark was then in Mr. Epp & the Calculations. OK- I moved to California with Xana LaFuente after Andy died. Chris Cornell wrote a song in tribute to Andy - Temple of the Dog - re Xana; poor stargazer she's got no tears in her eyes. Xana never cried after Andy died. She watched him die in the hospital & never cried.

[@gregkosinski2303]

How many times did you see him play before the year he died?

[@chrisreott2180]

I met MLB on their way to Milwaukee in April 89 and got a business card from Andy. He was all spandexed up and rock star looking, we chatted for a while.

[@jamesbaxterandthebeachball7005]

Can't put into words how much his music meant/means to me. My daughter was raised with a lot of really loud MLB .

[@fredcourtney03]

Dude, I have been waiting for this video since I first saw your channel. I am glad you did this story. So sad, like so many of the hero’s of my youth. And this was right before his career was what it should have been.

[@matthewbyrd398]

That’s sad, man. Drugs and alcohol are a bad deal. Took me years to admit I had a problem; now I am clean and sober for 10 years. My best friend is dead, because he would never admit he had a problem.

[@johndalton3180]

Glad you're alive, Matthew.

[@matthewbyrd398]

@@johndalton3180 thank you. Me, too! That was no way to live.

[@MyXxx77]

I was in Odyssey Records in Spokane, WA when I saw a copy of the "Shine" EP that had just come in that day. I don't know what made me have to have it - The name of the band and Andy's image on the cover were just irresistible to me. Sometimes you just know I guess. That was the one time I "discovered" a new band before any of my friends (most of us were musicians trying to break out of the cover bar band scene and start getting serious about writing and recording). I always felt that sort of ownership - that in my circle, Mother Love Bone was my thing that I turned my musician friends onto. "Of all the words of tongue or pen the saddest are these... It might have been."

[@thewhiteelephant]

Back then, I used to purchase albums based on their cover artwork. “Shine” has the exact effect on me, along with the band’s name. I’m glad I bought it, because I had never heard them before. It always felt good to discover your new favorite band.

[@peterrussell6029]

The writing on my cassette version of the compilation actually wore off, I listened to it that much! RIP Andy - gone too soon …

[@thetvbaby83]

Mine too 😆

[@guyfaux900]

Hey thanks for making this I was really interested in finding out some more facts on Andy Wood. The documentary "malfunktion" is amazing.

[@crookedninjaturtlegang7542]

It would’ve been crazy had Andy lived, imagine Faith No More opening up for Mother Love Bone in the early nineties

[@joeymorvant161]

Mother Love Bone, great band, greater tragedy.

[@vistalite]

:042 I was at this show in Cleveland where MLB opened for Dogs D’Amour at the Agora. There were about 25 people there and Andy performed like he was in front of 2500. I bought the ep the next day.

[@maroru7577]

APPLE is a fantastic album. A masterpiece.

[@stargazer4625]

HE HAD A VOICE LIKE NO OTHER. RIP ANDREW

[@drewknoles3258]

Man of Golden Words...

[@lacaz212]

Great stories. Thank you for all. Somewhere, there's someone watching this asking out loudly- to no one in particular- "what's a zed?" Lol

[@stevengallant6363]

And is it made of lead? Or Zed Zed Top!

[@08wallic]

Love the content. Production quality is getting really good. Keep it up!

[@mikegoin6023]

R.I.P Andy. Thank you for the memories.

[@MrJJr-lw9zq]

FINALLY IVE WAITED FOR YOU TO DO A STORY ON MR.FADED GLORY

[@ddt3831]

MLB was well on their way to being the next BIG thing. I think they may have been bigger than Pearl Jam!

[@Audfile]

I used to get to that special level, strap on my headphones, and get carried off on this album's incredible ride.

[@PaulLoh]

A couple other tributes to Andy were the song Chemical Straightjacket by the band Living Sacrifice, and Far Behind by Candlebox. Some of my favorite of Andy's songs were Until The Ocean, and No Blues For You.

[@risboturbide9396]

Please do a video about King's X. Great band from the early 90's!

[@REDWASP777]

Kings X was a great band!

[@thenashvillemasterclass5639]

I’ve been waiting on this one!

[@willy565]

It's sad that everyone always blames another for an OD. It's nobody's fault but the user. Heroin is nothing more than pure evil. It's not as if a first time user doesn't know this. Play with the Devil, die with the Devil.

[@colz848]

Unfortunately it's the blame culture that goes around nowadays, nobody can seem to put their hands up and admit its them that fucked up, know plenty of junkies and ex junkies and they all said the same thing, it was their choice to start that shit and knew where it could(still had a bit of that "I can handle it" mentality) lead. Back then I did all the weed/speed/acid/Charlie but knew that heroin and the like was something you didn't mess with unless you really wanted to fuck yourself up permanently. While it's a shame a lot of rock stars died because of it am afraid it is nobody's fault other than their own because they knew where it was going

[@jasonpowell4975]

@@colz848....You got that right. I saw enough friends get hooked on that shit so that I completely steered clear.

[@baneverything5580]

I blame Joe Biden.

[@rsohlich1]

It's not pure evil. Opiates are in fact quite the opposite when used for acute pain. Most of the overdoses occur due to the extreme variability in potency. I'm in no way saying heroin is a positive thing but it serves a purpose when used for pain. You could say the same thing about alcohol which kills a crap ton of people each year. I do understand and agree with your sentiment though that opiates are not to be messed with; especially in a recreational fashion.

[@deathbeforedecaf7755]

Funny how the gf can blame the band mates for not taking his addiction seriously and only focusing on their record deal yet what did she ever do? She couldn’t be bothered to leave her lunch break on the day he overdosed. Of course I think the addict is responsible for their own addiction but I just found that ironic. She’s so full of sh$t.

[@hatednyc]

Dude thank you so much for this. Love this channel very much.

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Such a sad story.. Great band...

[@reverendaero]

This is the video I've been waiting for

[@ssherrierable]

His girlfriend at the time he died is so nice to all the fans. She could act like a stuck up bitch like most rockers girls do but she doesn’t. She’s very friendly and she will answer anyones questions on KZbin or Instagram and she has so many stories and friends in grunge. She’s cool for that.

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for featuring one of the most important bands of the Grunge era 🤘🏻👍🏻

[@yamei2531]

Thanks for sharing this story !

[@tomtucker1984]

Apple is the most underrated grunge album ever.

[@kenlipson8686]

Awesome story!!! Thank you for this!

[@Bassmanhill84]

I've always have loved Mother Love Bone way more than Pearl jam! Rest in Peace Elvis squared!

[@madmaxcars9653]

Love these NW music stories. Can you PLEASE do one on the whole Nirvana / R.I.P. curse story? Maybe more on R.I.P. etc, I heard that the singer slit his band members throats on stage.

[@twistoffate4791]

Mad Max Cars, If you don't mind answering, did someone tell you about the throat slashings by lead singer, or did you by chance read about it somewhere?

[@MadMaxCars]

@@twistoffate4791 Three ways. Read about it back in the day, have heard people talk about it, and I have heard there is even video footage on KZbin.

[@twistoffate4791]

@@MadMaxCarsNah.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@twistoffate4791 Yup.

[@alleahsasseville]

AWESOME....can't wait to see this!!!! 🤘🖤

[@mrpogo72]

Have you guys ever done a story about GWAR and all the bands associated with them an the Death of Dave Brockie??? I’d like to suggest that for the coming year if it’s never been done.

[@sumner-kv3gh]

"He who rides the pony must someday fall". Goddammit Andy Wood. Rip

[@incubustimelord5947]

Damn. 😕 Just like Sublime. An addictive personality succumbing to his addictions. He never had a chance. 😑

[@zennyspent]

"This Is Shangri-la" is one of my favorite songs of all time. It's one of those tunes that can just calm whatever storm might be going on in my brain.

[@thecatwrangler9448]

Poor Xana, imagine being told “if you had been there 10 minutes sooner…”

[@iceblueaquamarina7389]

Thank you for uploading. Great documentary featuring the musicians I listened to in the 90s over and over again. Went to their concerts and thought I could do this for a very long time… One question: Could you please speak a tiny bit slower? It’s hard to keep up with that speed if you are not a native speaker. Changing the setting of the speed manually also slowed down the music in the background. 😑

[@adamberndt4190]

You don't fall asleep in the middle of a concert because of your tired.... Nodding out, now that's a little more plausible...

[@slanderman3296]

There is a 70s bicycle movie called breaking away, as a kid in the 90s, I saw that on tv and instantly thought it was BECK driving in the movie.

[@yearofthegarden]

I've been living on bainbridge island for over a decade and have met some of the class mates who partied with the birth of this generation of music, it's really sad to hear how a lifestyle seemingly warped their longevity and the suspicions that occurred and were muttered between peers

[@GypsyRock]

Xana is my good friend and I glad they mentioned her here//I would have loved to see a live MLB show. /::maybe in another life 🙄 🤷‍♀️

[@michelegallagher9184]

Love the documentary Malfunkshun and how it tells you about all the suspicion surrounding his death that never gets talked about anywhere else

[@liamgallagherrr]

Could you imagine naming a bad malfunction and then spelling it Malfunkshun as if malfunction was a bad enough name

[@connlaffan6232]

They were kids lol

[@thewhiteelephant]

Could you imagine using a username of a person who is not you, as if the person who is not you is a bad enough person?

[@moonchild1772]

I like the name. It's unique, just like Andy.

[@doug941]

Awesome job bro....great footage too! Subscribed with the bell!

[@NO-FINISHLINE-MENTALITY]

STARDOG CHAMPION✔️✔️

[@miless544]

You should add that Stone Gossard's Loose Groove records posthumously released Malfunkshun's album Return to Olympus.

[@lasse6406]

Andrew the love master, save my seat in the netherworld for I know its a sold out show -Chris Cornell, 1990

[@user-du8lu5qr4g]

Best kept secret in music: Jeff Ament's receding hairline. I finally saw him without a big goofy hat for the first time since Love Bone. I never knew. I dont know if he tried or not. But how can you blame him. Big hats are eccentric. It was never a thought. ?wow?

[@robert.m4676]

It’s really sad how he threw away sheer talent. There had to have been something that pushed him in that direction. The 90’s were fun and wild but I refused to be anywhere near heroine. It’s heartbreaking for it to overtake a talent of Andrews caliber.

[@Nikki-sf6bs]

I love this so much

[@neverthemachine4evr868]

Terry Date also produced 2 Soundgarden albums. Louder than love and badmotorfinger

[@Fakename70]

Don’t forget he’s also behind the desk for Mix-A-Lot and Metal Church’s take on “Iron Man”.

[@JK-gm6kk]

Say hello 2 heaven is just heart breaking

[@denisefreitas6727]

Great video! Andy Wood is a true legend, it's very well deserved!

[@matty7006]

Apple is a great album

[@michaeltherion7459]

My opinion Love Bone is the original Pearl Jam

[@snakeeater3123]

This is a sad tale. Andy had a great voice and seemed like a cool guy. I hope with the change in rock culture over the years, and maybe the ability to battle depression and demons without fear of backlash, more dudes like Andy will be able to find the help they need and go on to create some fantastic music. Rock in peace, my man.

[@zacksguitarhacks6390]

It's society that breeds those depressive thoughts that leads people to drugs. It's worse than ever before.

[@mikemercer5808]

Apple is at the top of my list of "The most criminally under-rated albums of all time." Every time I listen to it I'm blown away.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

I never knew Ament was such a business-minded type. Good for him.

[@zcraw4874]

Anyone in Seattle during the late 80s listening to the local scene thought Mother Love Bone was supposed to be the first band to break out, not Nirvana.

[@christymckee8133]

Stardog Champion is one of the greatest songs ever

[@dgshaw1967]

Moved to Portland in 1989. Walked into the Satyricon and Mother Love Bone was playing. Unbelievable band. Realized something special was going on in the Pacific North West.

[@conniebrandon7711]

same

[@Frank-sm9yl]

Andrew wanted to be a glamrock star ala' marc Bolan. Unlike other " grunge " front men he engaged the audience in a personal, positive way. Certainly his lyrics were poignant and mood evolving while his vocals added to that mood.

[@scottsoltani8389]

Great band love that album, Captain Hitop is one of my favorite songs.

[@mastermindmartialarts]

I've always wondered how different the Seattle scene would have been had Andy lived. It very likely would not have been called grunge at all.

[@jorgeastorga7745]

I don't know, all the other bands already existed when he passed away. his death influenced the destiny of MLB and PJ, but all the other bands were already there and on their way to success

[@mastermindmartialarts]

@@jorgeastorga7745 they were the one with the most buzz around them. If they had broke first instead of Nirvana., Things might look different. Wood died even before Alice in chains broke. So that whole " grunge scene" may have developed differently had they hit big first.

[@leinonibishop9480]

@@mastermindmartialarts or the grunge scene would still have hit big and MLB would’ve been left behind. No way to know really.

[@robwalsh9843]

I'm not so sure. I've always had issues with the label "grunge" since it is used to describe a lot of disparate bands, but if we're going by the general concept of grunge music, I don't think of Mother Love Bone as grunge. Malfunkshun were grungey and heavy, but MLB was different. I thought of them as "smart hair metal". In the wake of Guns n' Roses, you had bands like Badlands and Tesla who were mainstream rock yet they were more bluesy, stripped down better songwriters and less obnoxious than Sunset Strip hair bands like Warrant, Poison, etc. I put MLB in this category. Even though the members had punk scene backgrounds, the music was very much peppy and upbeat. The darkness in MLB's music was mainly in Andy's lyrics. And I'm not badmouthing MLB, they were a damn good band. But they still had that glossy and flamboyant style to them that felt kind of dated compared to the music of the ensuing 90's. If MLB had stayed together(thus meaning Pearl Jam would never form), I still think Nirvana, Alice In Chains and Soundgarden would outpace them in popularity. My opinion though.

[@mastermindmartialarts]

@@robwalsh9843 it's one of those things to wonder about. Based on books I've read, mother love bone had the biggest buzz around them. Despite sounding way different than the bands that ended up being names later on. They definitely have a very different style, though enjoyable bin their own right.