Poco - A History in Pictures

[@robertledford3004]

1 of the best bands ever !

[@melissatyree566]

Never got the praise they deserved.

[@brendacox4359]

🎼 RIP Paul, Rusty, and Randy. 😢 your talent and presence are truly missed ❤ POCO, Thank you for playing at the Oregon State Fair! It was a great concert. Firefall and Pure Prairie League performed on the same bill. At the end of the show all three groups played together. What a special night that was.🎤 You all are truly missed! 🎶

[@bicentensol]

I would of loved to been there.

[@Sneaky-Sneaky]

Thank for all your kind words about Poco! One of my favorite bands of all time !!

[@SueRosalie]

I'd forgotten how much I love this great band - terribly underrated, so much talent, beautiful songs

[@TulsaGirlForever]

Wonderful tribute to a wonderful band. Rusty Young left Mother Earth yesterday (April 14, 2021) & Heaven's Band has gained yet another talented soul. Ya done good Rusty.

[@missgoldie6257]

We are so fortunate, to have had the BEST music as we grew up and became adults. POCO......what a gift. Thanks for putting this together. Farewell Rusty

[@dkjazzz]

Cotton, Young, now Meisner, RIP 🙏 a new heavenly POCO band awesome

[@kimmarkey8076]

Happy tears as i count myself lucky enough to be a fan since the mid-70's.

[@anthonypetrozzelli5429]

Wow! Excellent video! Poco is such a great legendary band with a legendary legacy! They formed the country rock genre!

[@danmoreno37]

Rest In Peace Rusty. Thanks for keeping Poco alive all these years.

[@ianrive6129]

Can't believe this news, a part of me has died.

[@danmoreno37]

@@ianrive6129 very sad news indeed.

[@uriahsteel]

I am 61, and I have always loved Poco. Thanks for the great music, fellas. RIP Rusty...

[@darwingalusha166]

RIP Rusty and Paul...Two greats that are surely missed

[@bengthertzman9918]

Poco, my all time favourite band so underrated... The harmonies, the musicianship and the songs, For me and you, Indian summer, Rose of Cimarron, Heart of the night, Crazy love, Running horse....Rest in peace Rusty and thank you for the music.

[@barbarawilson958]

Agree

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

Thank you Tom Hampton for putting this together, welcome to the POCO family and to all our friends out there, we hope you stay tuned. Rusty

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the warm welcome, and for all you've done for me over the years, man...strangely, I feel like I've known you all my life. :)

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

IN ANY ITERATION of the many good musicians they nurtured ..... they were great ! Played a few songs of theirs in several bands I was in back in the day - Love the sound !!! GBjj

[@angelicamichel9392]

Rest In Peace Rusty young 🕊💜

[@gordonlandreth9550]

With the passing of Rusty Young this week I feel sad , but also thankful for all the great Poco music I've loved through the years . His excellent pedal steel guitar , along with other instruments , and songwriting , took Poco to a higher level . This video could have been 2 & 1/2 hours long and I would have watched it all . Very well done , and fine tribute to the band and Rusty . ' Rocky Mountain Breakdown ' has such devastating pedal steel solo - all Rusty at full throttle . RIP friend , you blessed us all .

[@ralphflores4422]

Love this band!

[@robertmichaud8451]

The first time I went to see them in 73 I was hooked..what an experience,the harmonies,rusty on pedal steel,pauls' incredible guitar playing,george on drums and backup vocals,timothys' voice and bass playing.Anytime they were playing within 100 miles I would go,and everytime it was AMAZING

[@vincentcupo9004]

Beautiful tribute for THE most underrated band ever! First Saw them in '73 at Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ open up for the Beach Boys and was hooked! Flawless harmonies, tight musicians and such a good feelin' to know was had! RIP Rusty!

[@timflynn2136]

The gates of heaven opened up again for Paul Cotton back in August. RIP Rusty and Paul. Thank you for your music created great memories.

[@geu6270]

RIP Rusty. Poco is this time; no more. Thanks to you, it had always survived. You were the heart and soul. 😢Rip Paul also. Sad year for PocoNuts and nothing will ever be the same for us.

[@michaellange1542]

One of the best bands, ever!

[@deborahgustafson8274]

'Legend' is my favorite album of ALL TIME! I have owned it in all forms for years, I have the record, the cassette, the cd and now on my computer. I wore the first record out and I just bought another copy. Funny how I went from record thru all of that and I am back at the record again. Good things last.... Thanks isn't enough!

[@marykb123]

Wonderful, Wonderful Video - Thank you for this!

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

happy to work on it. glad you liked it!

[@446057cam]

RIP Mr Rusty Young

[@alanschneiderjudylohrer5690]

Love them. How they are not in the Rock and Roll hall of fame is crazy

[@jasonlyle9328]

An excellent encapsulation of 52 years!

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

thanks, man! hope you're well, old friend.

[@SeverSTL]

I grew up right along side of them. Still my favorite band.

[@kimwestwood8840]

God bless all of you for your unforgettable soulful music love Poco

[@julierauthshaw8556]

Thank you, eapecially for the later photos of the band. Haven't seen hide nor hair of Paul and his wife Caroline since the last big hurricane beat the heck out of Key West, and they moved to Oregon.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

They had moved to Or

[@keithwhitfield572]

I'm still kicking myself for never seeing them live. POCO Live is one of their best albums in my opinion.

[@willharris3798]

Oh, no. Reading the comments after I made my post... So sad to hear Rusty died last week (14 April 2021). I was just looking around on youtube, playing stuff, when I came across this history post, and watched it for the first time. I'm 69, and know we all have to go eventually, but this is a bummer I'll just have to deal with. Rusty and all of Poco left us so much to remember them by. Actually, I've been playing some of Richie's new live album here this past week. But, this is where I'm hearing this bad news first. I've subscribed to your channel.

[@lovly2cu725]

Rusty Young rest in peace

[@willharris3798]

Can't believe I'm hearing this news from you, first, after watching the History deal. This "Official" Poco KZbin Channel seems not to have posted anything yet. What's up with that? We'll see, I guess. Doesn't look to be too "official". Maybe they will notice our posts...

[@pattyoneill6724]

Loved Crazy Love and Rose of Cimmaron. Great singer and musician, and good guy! So talented along with his friend Randy Meisner ! 💘 and ✌

[@davidcassidy3956]

That's why he didn't reply comments.

[@veazy1]

Wow- VERY well done. Good people in the band but more importantly- good music. Thanks to all involved.

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

thanks, Jim!

[@timstiles112]

This is awesome! Thanks for putting this together...Poco fan all my life!!

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

Glad you liked it, Tim!

[@dougguard1]

I am having somewhat bittersweet weekend playing only POCO in memory of Rusty Young and the rest. I know he gave it his all and to the end...he was trying to deliver to his fans and keeo POCO moving on.

[@donnaschimming]

I'm simply shattered, I loved all of their albums and was able to see them in small venues actually meet and be photographed with them. Nice guys all around no better musicians anywhere (I say that with much affection) as I know there are equal and sometimes better musicians Neil Peart.

[@christianman73]

I loved "Crazy Love" for many years, hearing it on the radio, but unfortunately, living in a very small town, I just didn't know much about the band and its history, and I also didn't have musically savvy friends who knew much about them to advise me. In recent days though, I have discovered Poco's history through the internet. Now, I have thirteen of their albums on the way in the mail! Poco is amazing! Thank you, Tom!

[@donnaschimming]

Yes indeed. Too bad you won't get to see them; the wonderful Rusty Young passed on April 14th, I'm shattered.

[@christianman73]

@@donnaschimming Since I wrote that comment months ago, I have collected all of their albums (on CD) from 1969 to 1984, and I'm still catching up to their more recent work since then, and their music has come to mean *so much* to me. It speaks to my mind, heart, and soul in a deep way. Poco has become one of my favorite bands of all time, and Rusty was such an incredible songwriter and musician. I am torn up inside over his passing.

[@donnaschimming]

@@christianman73 me too. I guess it's because it isn't fair, and it was soooooo sudden. butt heads - I'm just gonna say - like Axyl and Keith are still above ground and this great guy isn't. Christs sakes.

[@christianman73]

@@donnaschimming Yeah, it's wild who is still around and alive, when other musicians who weren't nearly as crazy have passed!

[@rjb7569]

That was better than excellent! Poco was a top 3 ever band for me (Beatles, Bruce). Nothing better than a Bruce or Poco concert (saw them many times in the older formulations with Jim and then Paul). This history filled in a lot of info I was unaware of. Too cool for school!

[@susanbezio1529]

Just take it day by day my friend..RIP Rusty. You will be missed. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@StevieReidEFC]

Thank you for such a good tribute to my favourite band. To fit so much history into 8 minutes so well was an admirable feat. Brilliant.

[@slant36]

Now something comprehensive I can share that tells the Poco story - well done & thanks Tom!

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

that's exactly what I set out to create - something that any one of us could use as the answer to the question..."who's Poco?"

[@donnaschimming]

@@TheOfficialPocoKZbinChannel and it's a damn shame that when I talk about them, I have to explain; No Poco - No Eagles. Most people get it when I say it like that. Still ruffles my feathers that they didn't achieve greater acknowledgement and sales. It is bewildering actually. I have turned people onto them.

[@마공우는붙여넣기귀신]

Hi, Rusty! Poco is the original country rocker for sure. Thank you for the music. I just like to let you know that you have a huge hit in S. Korea, "The Sea of Heartbreak" from Cowboys and Englishmen. I believe the album was sold out more than 500,000 copies. I think it's the best cover ever.

[@rtaylorcraven]

Fabulous reflections! Thanks Tom! 🎶❤️🎶

[@bamarahn]

Wonderful tribute!! Thank you!

[@patricknance8149]

Absolutely stunning work, Tom. Putting a great, concise history of this band together with some classic photos could not have been easy! And you did yourself a great service. The band is already better because of you! Congratulations!

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

you're too kind, brother...it was a labor of love, though, and the outpouring after the fact has been overwhelming.

[@donstone7103]

what patrick said, Tom. simply amazing.

[@crimenently]

RIP Rusty Young

[@kevinroney9363]

Very well done Tom. I had basically given up hope on ever seeing much more publicly on my favorite band. This along with the addition of your talents ( also overdue, thank you Rusty) gives me some new hope. Can’t wait for the country and Poco to get back to work. Kroney

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

boy, nothing would make me happier than to be able to go out and play with this band in front of people right now...it's a weird time. but in the meantime, we've got each other. :)

[@graziergeek]

Watching this, with each song bit I got chills. Not sure if it’s because of losing so many cassette tapes, losing my youth, losing time or losing Rusty. I wish I’d made it a priority to see more shows. I feel I’ve lost that chance too. What a great live band in all their configurations. R.I.P. my friend.

[@jurgenwille135]

Great composers

[@donnaschimming]

My husband only broke the news to me this morning. I was crushed. That wonderfully, criminally underrated talent gone from this world. I am tearing up right now about it. I saw an interview with Mark Farner (Grand Funk) and he said he was incredibly impressed by 'that guy Rusty from Poco". I do have a humorous tale about Rusty that might help us: Hubby (who I turned on to Poco and is a rabid fan) and I went to the Ramshead in Annapolis to see them in the early 2000's (?). We somehow got in to their soundcheck ... Rusty was walking towards us but not to us. I saw the wrinkle in the rug just about the time his foot snagged on it. He nearly landed in my lap!! I didn't mind; before he could say anything, I shouted ARE YOUR HANDS ALRIGHT??? He smiled and said yes there were. Whew! "Can't have those hands damaged can we?" I asked. He nodded and went on his way. They gave a fantastic show - as always. He and their music will always stay alive if we make it so. Play them and play them loud. Thank you for this video; it is bittersweet viewing though.

[@soniaortega4055]

Thanks Rusty

[@cindyschneider4728]

Criminally underrated is absolutely correct!

[@mdc53]

Nicely done!

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

thanks!

[@willharris3798]

That was really nice! I'm an original Poco fan. I missed the debut Pogo-to-Poco shows, first seeing them at Atlanta Pop II in July 1970, and later that year (iirc 30 October) at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. That show, with Procol Harum as the closer, was the night Jimmy handed over the reins to Paul. They were both there that night. I've seen them many many times since...

[@rdwlaw]

I first saw Poco at the July 1970 Atlanta Pop Festival as well. Great festival, but Poco was the highlight for me.

[@danielmesery2904]

Many years of great music.... Magnolia by Poco ,,,,, written by JJ Cale RIPMr.Cale ,and RY.....

[@paulmichael2828]

Wonderful, Tom. Your script was artful to say the least! Thank you! =Paul=

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

thanks, Paul!

[@gigishapiro]

Thank you - I adore you and Poco xoxoxo

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

thanks! working on more stuff for the channel as we speak.

[@peterm4486]

They need to be in the RnR Hall of Fame...

[@beatleme2]

to the world as Rusty, one of the founding member's of Poco, beloved by his fans, died of a heart attack on April 14, 2021 at the age of 75 years old. rip

[@MrRedwing90]

Some amazing music!! Phenomenal!

[@saltwaterron1984]

Saw Poco in ‘69 in Houston. Great show

[@rjb7569]

Rusty...we miss you, buddy!

[@jaynefeher8815]

RIP Paul and Rusty

[@artprince9163]

Poco has been one of my favorite bands from their inception. Saw them twice in early 70s, with J Messina and then Paul Cotton ( with JJ Cale as their opener!). They were great each time. Saw a newer version of the band in early to mid 2000s as well. They did a nice job as well. What a great musical legacy they left. I assume they are now done with Rusty gone. RIP Rusty.

[@bomaveety3408]

Please forgive me, I've always felt like the only guy who knows how great these guys are. Can't thank you enough for the update on later releases, which had escaped my attention. The album "Indian Summer" encapsulates all that is "country rock" for me. I can listen to the powerful "Under the Gun" song on tape loop for an hour. I'm going to be searching for their live DVD, because I've never seen them in concert. Thanks again for posting, I'm so, so grateful.

[@richarddavis5542]

Another aspect of this band that is often overlooked is their vocal capabilities. I know of no other band with a deeper bench of superior vocalists than Poco.

[@bobrennegarbe5547]

Great video great band. Thanks

[@stevesmith1493]

Crazy Love and Call it Love are all I remember from Poco.

[@bigmac9940]

Wonderful tribute. Thanks.

[@marimbadearco]

I guess that Rusty ran this channel. Weird how Poco just didn’t get air play and break out back in 1971, I played them to death back then but few had heard of them. Corporate music industry has smothered lots of talent. Thanks Poco for some superb, creative music.

[@kevinhilligoss4618]

I cant imagen life without poco thanks for all the music

[@gregorymance]

Fantastic video My old regret is what about the “Blue & Grey album? Are you kidding me this is beyond comparison 🤔

[@mrjoepad1]

R.I.P. Paul Cotton

[@robj8862]

Thank You Rusty.

[@rlin2648]

Wow I didn't realize Randy meisner and Timothy b Schmidt had a connection before the eagles. It explains why their styles were very similar.

[@stevebamber4323]

Rest in Peace Rusty

[@russellberry9156]

Rusty Young POCO-ROOT Blessed us all PocoNuts. Rusty, Rest in POCO

[@gustaaf1892]

Almost criminal that Poco didn't enjoy more commercial success than they did. Perhaps it was because their line up was forever changing , which may have taken some of its identity away, although many returned and left again through the revolving door around Rusty Young, so that shouldn't have been the case. They should release a definitive Anthology double CD now that the band is no more after the passing of Rusty Young and Paul Cotton.

[@barbarawilson958]

Loved Poco

[@GAParts1]

I'm saddened by Rusty's passing..

[@MindyTunnell]

RIP Rusty and Paul. ❤️💔

[@jahilderbran7736]

Big Poco freak. Still am.

[@idw9159]

tragic 2021 with loss of both rusty and paul..

[@bgrigg07]

00:52 Artwork from "Legend" (1978) designed by Phil Hartman. Poco was such a great band!

[@jaywrinkle2563]

Great music to listen to.So sorry about Rusty Young

[@avengernemesis7990]

So true...Poco the band is much better than the Eagles. In fact Poco is the father band to the Eagles.. Randy Meisner the Golden Eagle.. Australia..

[@donnaschimming]

I have to acknowledge the Eagles who I loved; until I found out what s**ts two of them are. I still love the music, but will no longer purchase anything by them. They introduced me to Poco and for that I am forever grateful.

[@avengernemesis7990]

@@donnaschimming Yes the Eagles was the Henley/Frey show only... I liked the Eagles but not how those two treated the other musicians. They deserved to be treated better. I guess Timmy Schmidt only stayed for the money etc. Timmy always looked happier playing with Poco. RIP Rusty Young loved forever... Australia 😘🌻

[@donnaschimming]

@@avengernemesis7990 Not in the beginning, I don't think. I think when they left Glyn Johns sphere they started that.

[@avengernemesis7990]

@@donnaschimming Sorry explain...Glyn Johns ? He is English. I know Poco had a album with English musicians.. Been a fan of both bands since they came on the music scene. Joe Walsh was a great artist in his own right... I just don't like the way Frey/Henley acted... Music wise Eagles are okay... Poco I think has better quality music..and much nicer band of guy's. CCR..my favourite band.. Fleetwood Mac..Tango in the night and Rumours just fabulous. Then again Nirvana..equally as good.. We could go on forever... Music from 60's-90's was excellent.. Today's music is just noise.... Take care...stay safe. Australia...it is freezing today...

[@donnaschimming]

​@@avengernemesis7990 Yes Glyn IS English. The Eagles went to England to record with him; and from OLD interviews they did not like him. Or rather Frey/Henley didn't. I guess he made them focus on work instead of bickering about everything. The article I read was a long time ago and I do not remember the details. I do remember him saying the only thing he liked about them was the harmonies. Honestly, I lost interest in The Eagles when Walsh joined them. I do not think of him as a great artist, and IMO he added nothing to the mix that Felder hadn't already done. Poco; better quality; depends on your point of view. I would say Poco's sound was more pure, natural and innocent. Which was lost when the E's went California. MUCH nicer guys- yes. Except for Meisner-complete innocent and was treated shamefully by those Two. I too love CCR as for Mac, I enjoy both incarnations: Peter Green's FM - which is superior, and the California Mac; Stevie's material spoke to me more. Yeah, I could talk music for hours and hours. Especially the industry's underdogs - Poco, BOC, Rare Earth, The Hollies.... I'm not a musical snob - except bluegrass, opera, rap and violent Norwegian/Swedish death metal. I'll admit to liking the Partridge Family, Edison Lighthouse and the Archies. As well as Seether, O.N-John, Winger, Pentagram, Veruca Salt and Black and Blue. Most music has something valid and I hate it when some pooh-poohs a band because it isn't 'hard' or 'heavy' or 'serious'. I've never put out an album so I really can't say how hard, never wracking and heart breaking it can be.

[@knk4ever83]

Well now we’ve lost Randy, Paul, and Rusty..

[@focusintegrity8490]

RIP Paul.

[@stevenparker7946]

Who did the voiceover? Excellent work👍🏼

[@TheOfficialPocoYouTubeChannel]

Hi, Steve - that's actually Tom Hampton - the guitarist from the band. He joined the band in March 2020.

[@richardhirsh4954]

The first, the best, always

[@woodchuk1]

And now Paul Cotton has joined Rusty…😢 RIP Paul… 2/26/43 - 8/1/21

[@tracysrocket]

Always.

[@warrenpowers2131]

What about Crazy Eyes??????

[@pattimartin7250]

yay!!

[@jacquescousteau217]

Sadly both Paul, and Rusty are gone . The original line up with both Randy, and also Tim was the best live band imaginable. Just listen to “ DeLiverin “

[@jurgenwille135]

Saw them two times in germany...great..cologne & Offenbach (with America) !!

[@c.d.macaulay66]

You’re COMPLETELY overlooking The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. It was all part of the Laurel Canyon vibe. Yes, Poco was in the forefront too, but they were not the sole inventors of this genre.

[@tomhampton]

all due respect - I didn't make this video to tell the story of the Byrds or the Flying Burrito Brothers.

[@donstone7103]

What Tom said, C.D. C'mon, man...

[@donnaschimming]

And YOU are forgetting The Dilliards and the International Submarine Band; but what the hell let's let everybody in on it; or am I mistaken that this was video ABOUT Poco? Tom can always make another video later incorporating all of the influences to country rock.

[@donnaschimming]

@@tomhampton Thank YOU for making this. They are so often overlooked it's criminal. And now that sniff Rusty has passed, gulp, sniff, I guess it's NOW time to recognize them. LOVE Poco.

[@donstone7103]

@@donnaschimming Well, I've got to look up those 2 bands, Donna. I've heard of the Dillards (I think) but never heard them and do not know the 2nd group at all! thanks...

[@JannScottLive]

I don't know... before Poco there were the Byrds, CSNY, Loving Spoonful. THE TURTLES, Momas and Papas, Poco had so many personell changes , they went from one hit wonder to the next. Their brand fell apart .. Only a hit in the top 40 kept a pulse. But did they create country rock? No. They were part of it. But they weren't it.

[@MsLane61]

You are confusing country rock with folk rock. Two very different sounds and styles.

[@jacksmith6063]

RIP Rusty Young