IM SHOCKED MY BROTHA!! | Living Colour - Cult Of Personality (Official Video) (REACTION!!)

[@Olubumni]

Black woman here. Glad to see you’re appreciating this. I’m 47, been listening to rock/metal since I was 11, except it wasn’t cool in my day. I grew up in military family, so my sister and I would listen to any station we could get wherever we moved. Country, classic rock, R&B, classical, college radio, who cared. Man, I was so psyched when Living Color came out while we were stationed in Germany. When you’re in high school, you get tired of people telling you what type of music you’re supposed to listen to, because of the color of your skin, especially by other Blacks. So when these Black dudes were rocking out, they couldn’t say shit. The good news is that I always stayed true to myself. My 10 yo daughter has loved Iron Maiden since she was 5 yo🙌🏽

[@janeforbes8911]

I LOVED this band too! Vernon Reid was named No. 66 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Imo, he was/is a very underrated guitarist. That's awesome about your daughter too! #MusicUnites

[@ConwayFitty]

Shit I'm a 32 year old white dude, I got a lot of Vanilla Ice jokes for liking rap, yeah I'm pre-Eminem, if you appreciate good talent and artistry in music, regardless of genre, like me, then life will be a little better

[@WALTRIPFLAIR]

I love people who go against the grain. Not to be different but to honestly be who they are. I appreciate your comment.

[@cottonysensation3723]

I dig it I’m mixed white/Latino but one of my really good friends is black/Philippina who is way into rock and metal and her experiences have been pretty similar to yours. Glad you never caved to pressure, you and your kid always do you and keep on rockin!

[@carolynbifano]

Have you every checked out the black metal band Bad Brains - "Rise"? I used to rock out to it.

[@johnzaranek8063]

One of the most underrated guitarists. These guys should've been huge.

[@LarryLeeder]

I wonder why they didn't hit it bigger, hmm...🤔

[@dl8619]

Definitely ...he fucking shredded on guitars.

[@jacobgriffin3579]

Larry Leeder That time period had a lot of bands that came and went, also known as one hit wonders. Write a really good song or two, and then just kinda fall off. Happened to plenty of bands, such as A-ha, Skid Row, Flock of Seagulls, White Zombie, Social Distortion, etc. We can’t blame one hit wonders on racial injustice.

[@andyb1653]

The band did develop a cult following (no pun intended.... well maybe a little)

[@yvettebowles9011]

@@LarryLeeder They come out at the end of the genre. Within a couple of years, grunge come along and killed rock and roll.

[@MossCoffin]

"They trapped us in this world of white and black" You hit the nail on the head. You are a good time man. Instant subscribe! Peace and love

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

Seems like things go backwards. This was a WHILE back. Anyway 🤟

[@anns6215]

Amen!

[@satortenet]

Who else just love to see a brother react to Living Color for the first time?

[@howiemandel5787]

My favorite genre of reaction videos is black people hearing a song that’s by an artist who they’re either shocked that theyre black like living color or they’re shocked that they aren’t black like Bobby Caldwell😂

[@shan-2233]

Me . I love it. So heart warming.!!! ❤😂😂😂

[@jmalb42]

Wait till he finds Bodycount...

[@bibakroll8999]

Vernon Reid is a guitar god. The whole band was vastly underrated.

[@mikeascarlton88]

So true!!

[@torreylong7436]

Is, not was. They are still active as far as I know. They released a new album like a year ago or so...

[@Grungycat67]

AGREED! I have always thought that. Amazing band 🔥

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

I never understood why they weren't huge. They had it all.

[@stephaniewcallow7875]

"Are they BLACK?!?!" I'm so lovin your reactions right now Sir!!! Living Colour friggin ROCKED!!! This song has a very powerful message. Corruption and underhanded shit the Politicians do to people everyday.

[@davidhuber2029]

The actual term, "Cult of personality" was a Soviet era term, where people were taught to follow the leader like a god. But what Living Color is saying, it does not apply to just Soviet style dictators, it applies to all leaders. This is actually a very good politically educational song.

[@TheTrishalyn]

And the dude when he realizes the message...yeah. Awesome.

[@1leisure1]

Yup. Stalin era Soviet Union.

[@wokejoke6556]

Either good or bad people follow charismatic speaker's

[@darksharxz]

Kinda like now

[@roxannemoser]

It's so relevant now, it's almost scary.

[@Natural_Order]

Vernon Reid is the guitar player. I was lucky enough to meet him at a show a few years back. Super cool guy

[@Putaspellonyou]

I once chatted with him about Miles Davis for like 20 minutes. He gave me a set of guitar strings.

[@dancewalkertarot]

Awesome!!!! (Tell Nelly I said Hi.)

[@jonwarner1863]

Burnin' Vernon Reid!

[@mikewright256]

As a kid, this was one of my favorite videos, also, check out Bad Brains, another all black band, but they were in the "hardcore scene" out of D.C., and was one of the biggest influences for everything heavy music I vs I is a hard track.

[@houseofradmusicsheltieloun8206]

Vernon is such an amazing guitarist and a very nice man. We talked about how much he loves Santa Cruz, CA and the boardwalk there. One day I'll see them again.

[@electrofryed7239]

This song is deeper than a lot of people know. How many people exploit us based on class, race, gender, etc., but we still follow, watch movies, vote for, and hang on their every word. Those that do rise up in the face of the narrative somehow gets whacked. This has been going on since before Jesus did it to the Gentile's narrative.

[@paulettejohnson6147]

We as individuals are The Cult of personality. We won’t get real. Use your God given sixth sense and this song is crystal clear.

[@anns6215]

Amen

[@elizabethstops2362]

The Romans were not Gentiles. They were pagan and had a multitude of gods( and goddesses) they worshipped. Christianity ( that you equate with gentiles) didn't exist at the time of Jesus. It was created by his followers after he was killed

[@jbm0866]

"Cult of personality" simply means a person or persons who are good at playing on people's fears and tell them what they want to hear.

[@thomaswhipple4331]

This is about not getting caught up in the idol worship in popular trends. This means media, politicians, celebrities and so forth. Think for yourself. Your the only one that can set you free. ✌

[@larryfoster423]

@Thomas Whipple You have expertly described this song to its most basic parts

[@bugvswindshield]

Amen.

[@Module79L]

*you're

[@jeffk2526]

The genius of their lyrics: In the second verse, the final line is "Only you can set ME free"...we are responsible for following, and then in the second to last verse, it changes slightly to "Only you can set YOU free"..we are ultimately responsible for freeing our minds and thinking for ourselves. The whole album has such intelligent, passionate lyrics.

[@Annonymous0283745]

crushed that explanation.

[@My2Drumsticks]

I'm 50 I'm white and bought this on vinyl when I was a kid..... and still have it.

[@DeeDee-eb6fe]

Yep, 54 years old white bavarian metal fan here, and i loved the vinyl LP. It 's still in my possession.

[@clintonsmith9178]

Greetings from down under - me too!! Saw them in 91 at Festival Hall in Melbourne. Vernon jumped off a stack of Marshall amps in the crowd, and we lost our minds. Lol One of the most underrated rock bands ever.

[@Gr8erh8er]

Yeah they were badass. What ever happened to them

[@1leisure1]

I remember being 12 years old and my soul purpose for 2 weeks was to see Living Colour play on Saturday Night Live.

[@chefpwn5210]

@@1leisure1 I remember this SO MUCH!

[@0lderSch00l]

"When a leader speaks, that leader dies," is the line. Note that every person he mentions is dead and that they were all killed, either assassinated or executed (a common belief was that Stalin was poisoned, though there is no definitive proof). The whole song is deep, but so it Living Color's entire discography. Well worth a listen.

[@emPtysp4ce]

I always interpreted it as saying the real person is killed and replaced with the leader's mask, his cult of personality

[@gpresty1231]

Pretty sure they’re describing leaders who use charisma, propaganda, mass media, big lie, spectacle and other means to create flattery or praise of them. Usually authoritarian or totalitarian states.

[@firefirefire3277]

@@gpresty1231 the good thing about the song is cult of personality is not only applied to totalitarian leaders but also to the good ones like Gandhi and M.L. King.

[@justkerv]

I've always been sure the lyric says "lie" and not "dies"

[@0lderSch00l]

@@justkerv look up the lyrics. I bought this album (on cassette actually) back when it came out and read the insert repeatedly. The lyric you are thinking about is "when a leader speaks, the reflection lies."

[@hippiechic6772]

Living Color is in my opinion one of the Most underrated rock bands that has been around in A Min. . I Loved this band in the 80's ( Cult of Personality was released in 1988 ) and I still listen to them .

[@tigerback62]

It's true! I think Bad Brains as well.

[@sparkyjones560]

I dunno. They were good but too over commercialized. It was like the last shot at glam rock. There were a lot of bands at the tail end that had great musicians but never got too far because they missed that window on the timing.

[@brianjacobsen5762]

Ran to tower records bought the album. 88.

[@NoName-fc3xe]

If you like ILC you might also like Death

[@minaha1975]

Nooo not in Switzerland. This band was a hype...we loved it...

[@kelleewolfe2834]

Fun fact: I saw them in Indianapolis 30 yrs ago and the lead singer was head banging so hard he fell off the stage! They opened for the Rolling Stones! EPIC concert, epic!!!

[@carlystrang5101]

Saw them in 2019 in Glasgow (Scotland) and they are still epic!

[@printsalbert3211]

Great tour, Syracuse by is where I saw it, the stones were good but I was in for my 2nd living colour show, peace

[@kimberlyfoust2815]

Saw them at the 1st lollapalooza in 1991

[@deebrown4877]

Mick Jagger signed off on Living Colour. He was a impressed when they came out, and endorsed them.

[@AJRabies]

I saw them the next night. Corey stayed on stage that night. Glad he wasn't hurt. Helluva show & band.

[@rogerbraswelljr.923]

I never get tired of this song even after hearing it for over 30 years

[@XxDreamlightDemon90xX]

"who the hell gave bobby brown a guitar!" I'M DONE i'm screaming

[@RTDavis0503]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vivianjones9749]

Alright, THAT made me pee my pants!

[@Droppedpocket-987]

I could be wrong, but I have always believed that the visuals are to show you that a charismatic leader can lead you to good or bad. Don't get lured in if you don't know what you're joining. I could be wrong, oft am.

[@tgwife1964]

I think you pretty much described it.

[@ChristopherStendeck]

No you're absolutely right. Doesn't matter if it's Hitler, Stalin, Mao or Trump. Charismatic demagogues at both ends of the political spectrum have led legions of hapless followers into despair and ruin. The only solution is for people to know their politics inside out, have a mind of their own, and not allow themselves to be swayed by false promises and partisan allegiances. But it's been hundreds of years, and we still fall into the the same traps. If we haven't learnt by now, I doubt we ever will.

[@andreaknapp2394]

Exactly right!

[@Putaspellonyou]

Indeed, and even leaders with the best intentions can lead their followers into danger and ruin (the Kennedy soundbite at the end juxtaposed with Vietnam footage, for example). My favorite line in the song is "you gave me power in your God's name...;" meaning that by following religious leaders we risk alienating ourselves from the true source of faith (whichever faith it may be) and following the preacher and not God.

[@reneeviola7230]

yeah like the demoncrats

[@jackstraw8145]

"They trapped us in this world of black and white." Mr. Video with some profound, real thoughts. Nice!

[@Cablecol]

Awake not woke 👍

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

Vernon is about to shred your face with that guitar.

[@ladyshar42]

yes he is

[@roxrye1310]

F yes

[@debbiemarfiak1394]

Dude....I am a 57 year old white lady in Washington State and you crack me the goddamn hell up!!! Love you! Keep on keeping on

[@deebrown4877]

Representing Washington state as well here!!👍👍 Always loved this band since day 1.

[@vincentvancraig]

Lol, I’m a 45 yr old white guy in North Carolina, and I’ve been watching Mr. Video for, god, must be 8, 9, 10 months now (I check his channel every few days and binge-really makes me smile)-anyway, Leo (mr. video), he has serious charisma, he can hold people’s attention just staring into space becuz his mind’s been blown-he’s a great kid, and a gifted entertainer, maybe a genius (the first reactor I know of to do whole movies)....who knows what he’ll parlay this into-sky’s the limit-go Leo, go!

[@joeday4293]

I saw Living Colour and King's X at Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama in 1991. The name of the building may not ring a bell, but does "The Stand In The Schoolhouse Door"? Yep. A black rock band, with special guests a black-fronted rock band, rocking the fuck out of the same building where George Wallace tried to stop black students from enrolling. And the significance was not lost on one soul in that building that night, I promise you. It was transcendent. Vernon Reid introduced "Open Letter To A Landlord" by saying, "They say the into every life a little rain must fall. But after 400 years, you get tired of being fuckin' wet." ✊ You want some "Middle Man" and "Love Rears Its Ugly Head."

[@slipstreammonkey]

Oh my God, those would be my favorite late 80's bands.Geeeezus, honestly I thought Doug Pinnick should have fronted Living Clour. I don't know if it would have worked but I think Corey Glover was the weak link.

[@micheleanderson2710]

Also saw Living Color and Kings X on that same tour! Security had to pull me out because I was getting crushed in the front row (at the time I was an 18 year old, five foot tall college student). Great times!

[@crashnbl1]

I was there too!

[@alyssajennings3046]

I have lived in Alabama my whole life and this is such an awesome story!! Thank you for sharing!

[@xTBrown13x]

Wow this is f’n dope

[@mybrainhurts1856]

Some of the most relevant lyrics ever - all the songs I've heard.

[@I_dont_understand_25]

Relevant today

[@robertpado6083]

Bro I’m a 55 year old white guy man this was the shit when it came out I had the loudest stereo in the hood so when we played it everyone everywhere heard it nobody ever complained. I knew they were black guys because the first time I heard them was on MTV Color means nothing to me I think I have heard one other song by them? You a funny guy man and bro I can tell you can do some sanging yourself. I’ve been playing with guitars since I was 12 and drums in my early 20s anyway gotta love ya man! PEACE!!!

[@chaddilingus]

Lol, my dad was the same guy. Full blast, windows open. Everybody got to hear this jam! Lots of others too

[@BayouMaccabee]

Fun fact: The singer, Cory Glover, is the nephew of actor Danny Glover.

[@dalemcilwain]

Corey Glover was on a tv ad way before Living Colour was formed. Plus he had a role in the Veitnam War flick Platoon.

[@Sicram]

Is he? What's his dad's name?

[@sammyp4216]

Thanks for that info!

[@codycreviston9610]

Um fun fact: Corey is not related to Danny in any way!!

[@Sicram]

@@codycreviston9610 Agreed. That's why I'm still waiting for a reply when I asked who his dad was. I think Danny's brother was only 8 when Corey was born.

[@Putaspellonyou]

I saw these guys live when this record was just coming out. It was a perfectly mixed crowd packed into a sweaty, skanky club and it was an amazing experience. Vernon's solo on this tune went on for another 2-3 minutes. It was transcendent. Since that night I have been convinced that the racial divide in music was something perpetrated upon us that we somehow willingly accepted. It is dangerous and false and pointless. We must fight against it.

[@antoinettelopes]

There never was a racial divide in music. Music is the great unifier. In recent years kids have been going to college and getting "woke" by racist professors who churn out more and more "educated" racists. They attack people for cultural appropriation which is ridiculous because music has always evolved from what came before. It's that cancel CULTure that is causing the problems right now.

[@benwest2755]

Primus opened up for them in Mesa, Az when our governor Ev Mecham vetoed the MLK bill, which we were the only state to do. It was a one off show on short notice back in '91. I've caught them at least 10 times since, last time at my buddies club with less than 200ppl a year and a half ago. I hung out for load-in and soundcheck, and it was the first time I've seen a drummer that had mastered the looper! These guys are on a whole other level musically, and they are still the most humble of humans as well. Much love to these cats!!

[@semaera]

Saw them at a free concert in 88 at Univ of MD. It was absurdly awesome. (The Godfather’s opened fire them).

[@benwest2755]

@@semaera birth, school, work, death...heck yea!

[@mopho4813]

I saw them in LA opening up for The Rolling Stones way back in the day.

[@keithmccrary325]

when this came out, us white boys realized that Vernon Reid can shred on guitar like no one else

[@wdkaye]

I was there, and you're right. Get lost, C.C. Deville

[@emPtysp4ce]

Right up there with Hendrix and Iommi and Morello

[@KickflipGnasty]

Except for the fact that Nuno Bettencourt and Ty Tabor were/are a lot better than him. Reid is great but he was not the best of his era, not by a long shot.

[@bassage13]

Did you not know about Hendrix back then?

[@KickflipGnasty]

@@bassage13 Lol Better point than mine 😂

[@lyricneeder]

I miss this band!!... yes, I was 22 yrs old back then... I'm a 54 yr old woman and I still appreciate these guys 👍🏾 My husband and I love your reactions of hearing songs for the first time, especially from the 70s 😄😂 When you sing at times my husband and I think you have a GR8 voice 👍🏾❤

[@MrFinch-ni5mk]

Living Colour is still living.

[@rachelanderson1672]

When this video was released in 1988, the only people that played this kind of music (high energy, guitar heavy, rock music) were white people. They were the only all black band mixed in with the others at that time. They were revolutionary.

[@denystull355]

Not true, before them there was the Bus Boys...an all black rock band that kicked ass. Not quite as heavy but still probably had more white fans than black fans.

[@julielovelace7189]

They were also badass.

[@rachelanderson1672]

I'm just referencing the genre they were being shown with on MTV at the time. Van Halen, Aerosmith,.... all the white 80s hairbands.

[@monabonejakon2797]

Bad Brains started that revolution.

[@aquarianrn148]

@, it WAS unusual to see & STILL is. You don't see many black artists in country music either so when you DO see one, it's a big thing. The main point here is that when this song broke & they got noticed, the fact that they were black was surprising, yes, but they weren't rejected or looked down on or turned away because of it. That only seems to happen in country & hip hop. Country music seems to be loaded down with my-shit-don't-stink snobs while hip hop (MY genre) is filled with self-righteous brats screaming "Mine!". Rock/metal, on the other hand, (with the exception of a few outliers) just like to jam. And EVERYONE is invited to the party.

[@ironpriest6792]

I’m a 52 year old white man who loves this song Color don’t matter!! I like every genre of music as long as it’s good music

[@brianginn6075]

I'm with you. I listen to everything from classical to heavy metal to gangster rap. If it grips me then I run with it. Music doesn't have color

[@BrokenLady67]

I loved this band!! I was a teenager when they came out and they were fire !! The only thing that should ever be separated by color is laundry. Keep doing what you are doing. I came to KZbin because of you

[@HooPhartd]

It should make you proud. They were excellent. Sadly, their following was almost completely white. Their music didn't reach a Black audience. It didn't fit the playlist of the "Black Stations".

[@mrslp]

So sad but true

[@LivegoodWilliam]

It is sad to say but, we black people pigeon hole ourselves A lot and can be quite ignorant. I have been listening to rock all my life. When I first saw living colour the colour of their skin was secondary to their music. They were just great.

[@KevyNova]

I was always a white rocker and in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s I thought these guys were the BEST band around. When I first saw them, I thought black people were going to reclaim Rock music because it was black people who invented Rock & Roll. Sadly, it didn’t happen. I don’t know why.

[@cliff_rogers7919]

The lead singer Corey Glover also played in the movie Platoon.

[@jeffbarnes19fg76]

Corey Glover is the lead singer

[@cliff_rogers7919]

@@jeffbarnes19fg76 that's right my bad. Got the two mixed up.

[@rebelguy9487]

Corey Glover was in Predator.....I didn't know he could see in infrared! Lol jk

[@sfbayareagirl]

Whaaa?! I did not know that! Thanks. That was a great movie.

[@tonyacasdrummer]

Yep, he was Francis. “We gunna get hiiiigh yes sir.”

[@johnrogan9729]

Another killer tune from these guys is Open Letter to a Landlord.

[@joeg3741]

All their tunes are killer. Check out Solace of you, and Walls, as well as Time's Up and Elvis Is Dead. Oh and under cover of darkness. This song is about when a leader ( good or bad) become so powerful they are bigger than the system

[@joeg3741]

For the record- watermelon, hot cheetos and fried chicken are awesome. This old white loves that too. Soooo glad you discovered this band. They are near and dear to my heart. Enjoy this journey- bro

[@joeg3741]

Also check out TYPE. THEIR BEST TUNE

[@daynechastant]

I liked "Glamour Boys," too, but the video enhanced it for me. Back when MTV still played music videos.

[@heidimayo8455]

Dude I'm a white 49 year old house wife I smoke dope with you all the time .This song was huge in the 80s and I loved this video.Them being black never entered into it for me It was an excellent jam.Wasn't like ....why I didn't know them colored folks could play rock n roll.....jus sayin not every one sees black or white we just see people. Luv ya

[@Dirk-Merkeldunk]

Had to pack a bowl for this one! 🤘🔥🤘

[@HendrixJHE]

Rolled up and toked a fat hashish doobie in honour of Heidi's post!

[@icmman7]

word

[@medieval4203]

Agree 👍

[@Skipp0666]

I also light up with him 😂

[@warmcozy]

I’m an AA woman, and I loved this song during my teenage years. I liked metal and hard rock back then (as well as most other genres), and I loved that the lead singer and some instrumentalists were black but most importantly - the song rocked.

[@steelformrarity4590]

The color of your skin does NOT define what you can and can't be good at. It's the work you put in to following your dreams that will determine your success

[@shroomhilda]

"Where did he go... to the store?" LMFAO!!! Best reaction comment ever!

[@sevenduster27]

OMG you’re reaction when you realized they were all black😂😂😂

[@Eviltopia]

lol, that's what I was waiting for.

[@jaipoh3965]

Great song and message for its time.

[@Eviltopia]

@@jaipoh3965 sadly it's still pretty relevant today. I'm really surprised if they weren't more popular than they were back then. Just a damn shame. I think maybe if they came on the scene ten years later around when Rage Against the Machine was getting really popular they would have been better appreciated.

[@jaipoh3965]

@@Eviltopia You're right. I should have left off the "for its time".

[@mitchdalton5266]

Love it lol talent knows no bounds

[@truepoetik74]

This fool said "Who gave Bobby Brown a guitar?" Lawd Jesus I cannot. LMAO.

[@Tyndaal604]

"When it comes to assassination, you have to think of who it is we assassinate. It's always the people who have told us to live in peace and take care of one another, Gandhi, Martin Luther, Jesus, JFK, Abraham Lincoln, I guess we're just not ready for that kind of behaviour yet." - George Carlin

[@poobearsbeautifulgoddess2416]

I miss George 😞

[@Tyndaal604]

@@poobearsbeautifulgoddess2416 Absolute wonder of a man.

[@AzaleaLala]

John Lennon.

[@gazwheeldon5952]

All who want peace die, I think John lennon was set up still to this day.

[@Samael1113]

@@gazwheeldon5952 Possible, but unlikely. Culture, policy and personnel had shifted quite a bit when Lennon was murdered. That said, he was almost actually assassinated by the state. Nixon did not like him, and put him the list of people considered for assassination by the FBI. If Nixon didn't resign and served his term in full, it is very plausible that Lennon wouldn't have lived the 6 extra years between that and his death.

[@johncampbell756]

Vernon Reid was a highly respected jazz fusion guitarist before launching this band. In 1986 he played on Public Enemy's "Sophisticated Bitvh" from their debut Yo! Bum Rush the Show!

[@valzviewz2023]

I'm a 52 yr old white woman who always listens to all genres of music(except country & opera) when this song/album came out in 1988, friends & I were in our rock/glam rock stage...we all loved this band!! They absolutely ROCK!! We didn't give a shit that they were black...this band not only spoke to us through their lyrics but you can't help but to head bang to this song and many others by them!! And any one who thinks black people can't rock out....Jimi Hendrix is all I'm going to say!!!!! One of the top 5 ROCK artists still today...That man was a God on the guitar!!!!

[@davidandrew6957]

We're all being played. Together we win.

[@kimberlyparrish7522]

That to me was one of the best guitar solo's of the 80 's.

[@terryminator4208]

This song goes well with the times we are all experiencing today.

[@pimark69]

This song is a beast, especially lyrically.

[@SylviusTheMad]

"Only you can set you free." Perhaps the most important lyric of the era.

[@animefan5672]

If I remember right WWE star CM Punk had this song as he walked to the ring

[@jakedull2553]

Yep before this he had killswitch engage this fire burns as a theme that song wasn't bad either.

[@julioostrum6115]

@@jakedull2553 in my opinion fire burns was better in my opinion it fit him more when wwe went pg they switched to that song

[@julioostrum6115]

@@jakedull2553 well trying to find a song cuz the metal wasnt gonna work with the little kids dont get ne wrong cult of personality is fire but i just think fire burns is better

[@jakedull2553]

@@julioostrum6115 he had that as a theme in ECW too I always liked killswitch engage and yes it did fit his style. But that was back when WWE was good and the wrestlers we call vets today where competing in a daily basis. Now the theme song are ok at best but I miss when the themes where music for top bands.

[@TheNeonParadox]

@@julioostrum6115 Actually, having WWE license Cult of Personality for him was part of his contract negotiations. He used it a lot on the indies whenever he wasn't using random straight edge groups. The only reason he had Killswitch to begin with is because it was originally licensed for Randy Orton, but after one try on a Raw, they realized it didn't work for him. They had the license and had to do something with it, so they gave it to Punk when he was called up to WWECW from OVW.

[@jeffphillips1832]

I can't say enough good things about this song and band. PERFECTION!!!

[@knoelm2]

lol, "are they BLACK?!" Haha! And when that song came out I never thought once about them being black. He was hot in his yellow spandex and that song kicked ass. Still does.

[@lepoetress]

He knew he could rock that Body Glove gear!! They should've made him a spokesperson. Song STILL has that power!!

[@loki6253]

@@lepoetress OMG BODY GLOVE YES YES YES THAT WAS THE BRAND I FORGOT...

[@loustellabotte881]

Exactly the same here. I couldn't give a flying F**** who these guys were or the colour of their skin. It Meant abso-fucking-lutely nothing. They were one of the greatest heavy rock bands of that decade. Waaaay ahead of their time.

[@ch2iss]

Fun fact: Lead singer was in the movie Platoon "We gonna get high high!!"

[@runty312]

Francis..

[@BigBabyJane]

Corey Glover is his name. He's the son of actor Danny Glover.

[@Willie-C]

@@BigBabyJane no hes not

[@bassage13]

@@BigBabyJane He is not related to Danny Glover. Google is right in front of you.

[@roxannemoser]

@@BigBabyJane no, just no

[@ashleywilliams3731]

I never knew what this group looked like until tonight while me and my mom were jamming to music all day. She played this song and showed me the video. I've heard the song itself many times. Never actually saw the video. I honestly thought they were white, but was pleasantly surprised. I was like Woah! I think we need more rockers like this.

[@WolfHreda]

This song will forever be relevant, and I get the feeling that the further down this road we go, the harder this song will hit. Every time.

[@purvis1108]

You’d be surprised, there are quite a few black people in metal: my favorite band of all time Sevendust has a black singer Lajon Witherspoon, Nonpoint guitarist Rasheed Thomas, Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones, Fire From the Gods Singer AJ Channer. You’re so right about politicians trying to keep us divided but many are waking up and seeing through their lies

[@Easy_Skanking]

Don't forget dUg Pinnick, vocalist and bass player for King's X. He's also done some excellent solo albums and is doing KXM with George Lynch from Dokken and Ray Luzier from Korn.

[@GroinFaceGroin]

You forgot the legendary Rocky George from suicidal tendencies! How dare you!!

[@purvis1108]

GroinFaceGroin you’re right, SO sorry lol

[@Easy_Skanking]

Since we are on the topic: Tony MacAlpine (virtuoso guitarist and keyboardist solo and Planet X), Skin (vocals for Skunk Anansie), 24/7 Spyz, Fishbone, Tosin Abasi (guitarist for Animals As Leaders), Benji Webb (vocals for Skindred), Ice-T (vocals for Bodycount), and Derrick Green (vocals for Sepultura) to name a few.

[@domri4203]

Um 2 of the greatist guitarists ever Tom Morello and Jimi Hendrix

[@vesslewis9166]

By far my favorite reaction vid to this song. I watched you get your mind blown. By the way...he is speaking from the point of view of the media. One of my favorite power songs. Wisdom sees no color. These folks get it and lay it down with power and clarity. Listen to it again, this time from the media perspective and you'll see how they manipulated the world and made us think that it was the way it was supposed to be.

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

Watch the Movie “Platoon”. The Lead Singer is one of the troops...

[@Dooklawz]

So true, and just being honest here, his character Francis as well as Rah were my favorites in that movie

[@301SouthRecords]

Francis...in Platoon

[@stanmann356]

"I'll catch you in the hospital. We gonna get high, high!"

[@sassymessmess9110]

I didn't know that!

[@301SouthRecords]

He actually sings in Platoon also..He is dancing with Charlie Sheen and singing along to "Tracks of my Tears" by Smokey Robinson in the bunker party scene 🤘🏼😁🤘🏼

[@michaelhoffman4542]

If you really want to trip, check out Ice-T's metal band, Body Count.

[@bibakroll8999]

The part you asked about - where kids are being passed over the fence - is footage from 1960s Britain. They're fans waiting for some pop group - probably The Beatles. Such was the hysteria!

[@ladyjane8855]

Yes, I think it was The Beatles. Great song x

[@cheshorcatbeats1273]

He said "Who the the hell gave Bobby Brown a guitar?" LOL

[@nadiluvmuzik1284]

LMAO!

[@audra8852]

🤣😂

[@m.k.mcgill]

“That’s illegal!” Lmao I died

[@cjturner2008]

Omg ,So Weak Lmao!!!

[@JoeHaynie_VJ]

Wait till you hear Ice-T's metal band Body Count.

[@leeperola7023]

Joe Haynie. Yeah body count are hard.

[@emPtysp4ce]

Body Count is fucking dope

[@drdanr]

Good suggestion

[@RetroWolf0498]

Or Sevendust.

[@jriech4553]

I thought it was dope at 13, but that shit was garbage

[@JoeZamecki]

The lead singer is Corey Glover, who was in the movie, Platoon. He said, "Manny, where you at?"

[@stevebryant6483]

Nice....wake and bake with Vernon Reid, a huge RUSH fan.

[@josephsage3524]

Check out lenny Kravitz "are you gonna go my way" then check out Santana "black magic woman"

[@justjudijjb3455]

I hope he already knows Lenny Kravitz. If not, that would be a terrific rabbit hole to go down.

[@josephsage3524]

@@justjudijjb3455 I think Kravitz is a underrated guitarist. Absolutely brilliant song writer

[@dunismith3045]

And while you're checking on Santana, hit "Samba Pa Ti"--for my money the most beautiful instrumental EVER.

[@maxwattage6631]

Santana would not be if not for Peter Green. Listen to His "Black Magic Woman" since he wrote it from his experiences. Hear where Santana came from. Good job on The Guess Who from Canada . You did mention 2 cover songs so I thought of bringing that up. Since Lenny is a spoiled brat with shit given to him acting all cool when he is a fool singing a song about American women being not good enough for his American upbringing. Kind of fake. Who he end up marrying?

[@maxwattage6631]

@@josephsage3524 he did not write "American Woman" he is a rich kid with connections to HOLLYWOOD.

[@JPGRAPHX3]

Singer is Corey Glover, son of actor Danny Glover Mr Vernon Reid is oe hell of a guitar player! Great band!

[@jamesburr5826]

I just want to 2nd the calls for Fishbone, Bad Brains and Body Count.

[@jamesburr5826]

Bad Brains - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2a6nI2VgpaDhrM Fishbone - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2OXiYuFo9KGfc0 Body Count - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4uZmZ6hgtGYZ7M

[@monabonejakon2797]

Rock for Light, Rock for Light, Rock for Light. I also want to see him react to the late great Lucy Brown.

[@msmrsro]

TOTALLY!!!!

[@consuelaluna1414]

Body count for sure!

[@semaera]

If you want to watch a Bad Brains video, this 2 minutes will probably change your image of the punk scene in the 80s ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnjdcmuBjbxmjas

[@jameshenderson9830]

A great 90s/ 2000 metal band with a black singer is Seven Dust. They are really good too.

[@NS1.]

Vernon. Freaking. Reid. A master of his instrument.

[@ktp.]

He's awesome!! A GOAT!

[@GAMEOVER-nd8fq]

"when a leader speaks, that leader dies"-Martin Luther King, Malcolm Evers, Malcolm X, John Lennon, and that little-known man known as Jesus Christ- when anyone speaks of peace, they usually gets shot in the head. *WE THE SHEEPLE* aren't quite ready for crazy things like peace. we prefer murder and assassination, over peace. Sad but true.

[@GAMEOVER-nd8fq]

my comment was hearted by one of my favorite reaction channels on KZbin! I can die now😉 at least they know someone gets the message. But in all seriousness, THANK YOU, Mr. Video, for taking the time to read my comment AND putting so much effort into your reactions! I watch you, nonstop, for months, and this is probably my first comment, but your reactions are PRICELESS! You know how to add humor and comedy to even the most heartfelt songs, and you will definitely be one of the reaction channels that I publicly thank (the inspiration) When I eventually start my own reaction channel.....which should be within the next few years, considering my OCD🥴😆

[@jam1870utube]

And let’s not forget President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as well for promoting civil rights. RIP JFK.

[@martinsharrett1872]

I agree, but I think there is a little more there. There were over 18 assassination attempts on Hitler by the German military alone. It's mind boggling the near misses he had. So being assassinated doesn't necissarily mean you were good though it certainly doesn't mean you weren't. "When a leader speaks, that leader dies" is for all of them Mousilini and Stalin included. Mousilini was assassinated and Stalin almost certainly was though there is some debate on this. The same as "I exploit you, still you love me" is for everyone MLK and JFK included. MLK and JFK exploited their followers in much the same way Stalin and Mousilini did. When I use the word "exploit" I mean the actual definition of the word: "make full use of and derive benefit from" MLK 100% made full use of and derived benefit from (exploited) the power given to him by those who followed. The difference is MLK exploited that power for the benefit of all humanity where others have exploited that same power to divide and destroy for their own singular benefit. Power is only obtained through being given it from others. As such we who are giving that power need to be very mindful of who, when and why we are doing so not to mention making certain it is being used as we believed it would be.

[@jimwells768]

Wow great comment👍👍👍

[@_Josper_]

True facts

[@thekingcobra63]

Vernon Reid is the guy shredding that guitar.

[@NautilusArtShow]

"the stage can't be that big, where'd he go to the store???" lol dude you're funny XD

[@erykaton170]

These lyrics hit me different these days then when we rocked it when I was young.

[@amyz2837]

Now, we're living it, not just listening.

[@gorbaggoescamping1329]

Agreed!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Agreed about the difference hearing it as a teen and now- Saw this when he first uploaded it- but I’m always re-watching his videos- gotta love Mr. V!!💟✌️

[@SG-xc7of]

I have never laughed harder in appreciation of a reactors Cult of Personality then you my friend! Goddamn you are entertaining as all hell! I'm white, 50, and grew up listening to In Living Colour in the 80's. Their rock is as good as anybody's. This song is timeless.

[@jaceny3077]

Every component of this song, vocals, guitar, drums and bass... all exquisite!

[@cmdrdredd]

“When a leader speaks, the reflection lies” talking about politicians and so called “community organizers” who talk a big game but if you could see them in the mirror you would see how they really feel. They exploit the people but for some reason the people still love them. “When a leader speaks, that leader dies” talking about a true leader who speaks the truth, real truth, those people are the true leaders and they are silenced by those in power because their message goes against their idea of control. The free flow of thought is not allowed, you must comply and obey. Anyone who leads people out of that is somehow silenced.

[@satyayuga7774]

I think therefore i am seditous

[@richsamuel6722]

& young people think this a new thing. 🙄

[@vanessarupe2039]

“That man just took off into the abyss”...🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@cabsbass]

This song hits so hard, always been a favorite for me.

[@michealgraham6836]

You should check out the band Redbone from the 1970’s and the song “Come and get your love”. This group will flip your gourd. I believe they have a live performance somewhere on KZbin

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

Fun fact: They are Native American 💗

[@lizosborne9623]

Aho

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

You got it! Great reaction!! "Who the hell gave Bobby Brown a guitar?!" 😂😂

[@albertfrederick9647]

Living Color was a great band. Really underrated. Listened to them all the time

[@richardterrell7656]

In 1990 they were bad ass rock band, and opened for The Rolling Stones at the cotton bowl Texas

[@godsspeedify]

Ice T has a heavy metal band, called Body Count... If you want a really bad ass band with Brothers. "FISH BONE". They are bitchN' in concert tooo

[@monabonejakon2797]

I saw Fishbone open for George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars. Twas delightful.

[@EJ-tm1fe]

"Party at Ground Zero".... and the rest is history.

[@laceyrodriguez7269]

Yesss!!! 🙌🏽

[@AllyAlwaysBAwesome]

This!

[@jeremymorgan9925]

Saw fishbone 1992 in colorado 1st time i puffed the herb

[@willhash164]

Watching Mr video slowly put together the songs meaning while wearing that hoodie is comic gold.

[@norcaltim6806]

Check out when they performed at Wrestlemania. CM Punk used this song as his entrance music

[@brianl8481]

"IT'S CLOBBERIN' TIME!"

[@jamescarmon4480]

It's a deep song about good and evil. He mentioned good people and evil people. They used their popularity for good or evil.

[@moldvox]

This song blew my mind in high-school, MTV, and Arsenio Hall had them on. The message is just as mind blowing as the passion they put into it.

[@drowningincats3921]

So the song is about how easily we are influenced by fame, whether the influence is good or bad. The line “Joseph Stalin to Ghandi” gives you two completely different types of ppl as examples. And the song is saying, whether you feel them to be good or bad, be strong enough to make ur own decisions based on ur own experience and what you really see.

[@k_salter]

I think your reaction to this band being black was the same one we all had at the time we found out. Awesome song!

[@jacobnemeth7634]

You gotta see them perform on Howard Stern. Decades later and the lead singer’s voice is absolute gold. Insane talent and longevity.

[@Fwr942]

Yes! My man this is the one u needed to do! Thank u. Thank u! Im at work and took a break to watch this!

[@ladyshar42]

ooooh, love this song. used to use this to teach this concept when I taught Intro to International Relations. It lays it out so perfectly

[@allisonyoung4007]

Right on, Teach' ! Lol~

[@edwardomunoz9299]

Nice 💯🔥🤘

[@darlenegattus8190]

Spring 1989, I was a Jr. In HS with the flu and I remember MTV playing this repeatedly. Loved it!

[@davidp.777]

Telling SEVENDUST any song you'll love it. "Angels son" will give you goosebumps

[@kyndread71]

"Erase the Past" Sevendust feat. Chris Daughtry IS FIRE

[@1byteof6gigs]

Glad you liked it, I do hope you check out some of their other videos "Funny Vibe", "Type", "Open Letter to a Landlord" and "Love Rears it's ugly Head". There are some great messages in the lyrics of "Funny Vibe" and "Open Letter to a Landlord" that are still relevant today.

[@randal_scandal]

The singer is Danny Glover’s son - Corey. He was also in Platoon in the foxhole with Charlie Sheen. So glad he made his on path. Great band

[@johnnyg2466]

they are not related at all , danny only has one daughter

[@Irishmule169]

It’s his Nephew not son …

[@demetriusreynolds8178]

@@Irishmule169 they are not related at all

[@Cablecol]

MANDISA GLOVER IS DANNY GLOVER'S ONLY CHILD. NEXT YOU'RE GONNA SAY THAT CHILDISH GAMBINO (Donald) IS DANNY GLOVER'S SON.🙄🧐

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

What in the world 😂😂😂😂 he’s not related to him

[@franciswilson359]

IT'S BRILLIANT!!!!! hah!!!

[@somedude6268]

Bro, I remember when this came out! I didnt see "black men" playing metal, I just saw men playing music I loved. Gotta stop seeing book covers and read the pages!

[@stinky60096]

These guys are amazing and yes they should been superstars. Corey Glover has an ass kicking voice and how they weren't as big as other rock groups is a mystery.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Vernon Reid was a force to be reckoned with.....for a minute.🎶🎶🎶🎸🤘😎outfits in the 80’s....off the chain and no one cared....for real. On this day, did we get MrRealVideo forever as a fan of rock n roll for life? I think maybe......🤘❤️😎

[@saurophaganax_0]

"I see a black brotha, that's what I see" maan, I love hearing shit like that bro. Yet it's kinda sad to be shocked at black people doing some great rock being that black people created rock. I love this band so much.

[@KickflipGnasty]

Black people created soul and early rock n' roll, they didn't create 'rock', or 'heavy rock'. There's an evolutionary discrepancy between the two. Hard rock was invented by white people so people are surprised when blacks play it, that's why.

[@RealNTAF]

Who cares who "invented" parts of music? Music expands all cultures and blends with every single race. Music has no race.

[@bassage13]

That's nonsense. Know your history. Black people created blues, white people created country. Rock and Roll was created by mixing blues and country. A perfect example of people working together to create something great.

[@saurophaganax_0]

@@bassage13 uhmmm... white people literally stole the name and styles from african american bands and artist to create rock and roll bands. they never "worked together" lmao. Only few white ppl like Lemmy K. were around the black rock scene and that was way after the invention of rock.

[@saurophaganax_0]

@@KickflipGnasty first off, no it was not, second, that's like saying oh yeah Sabbath created metal but not this specific subgenre of metal. like... yeah... your point? it doesn't change the fact that black people created rock nor the fact that many black rock bands and artist were CRIMINALLY underapreciated.

[@brookes2610]

When you scamper off the screen cackling at 4:57, I laughed hysterically. That guitar solo is JUST THAT GOOD.

[@shivanga13]

"He just took off into the abyss" 😂😂😂😂😂