Remembering Re Styles of the Tubes

[@HumanBill67]

I saw The Tubes in Newcastle on 13th May 1979 on their Remote Control tour of the UK. I was 12 (TWELVE). I hung around the roadies afterwards and one of them took me backstage. Met the whole band and they fussed over me and my friend who was a year older for what seemed like hours. Gave us loads of gifts and Re Styles organised a whipround of the roadies to pay for a taxi as we'd missed the last bus home. Still one of my standout memories. Lovely people and Re was so kind and attentive, and made sure we got home safely. She really was beautiful inside and out.

[@user-dn4rx8ev3j]

Re and Fee had great chemistry! Both were/are superb vocalists. The Tubes live concerts are legendary!

[@judyhgonzalez9715]

I am blessed to have known her 50 years ago. I’ll always remember her with great fondness.

[@RetroMusicMemories]

Thanks for your comment Judy!

[@whatcher8151]

u must be special, a special meeting

[@nickimontie]

So many great songs from the Tubes especially with her vocals! RIP Re. ❤

[@josephzirngibl633]

R.I.P. Re . Loved your vocal ability 🤩🔥🎶🎤😞 long live the TUBES!!!🤘🎸🥁🎶🎤

[@jameskrell4392]

I saw The Tubes at Knebworth England in September 1978, I was blown away, I remeber her especialy from the “Don’t Tuch Me There” song. So sad Re has gone, God bless.

[@martynallen4898]

I saw the Tubes at Hammersmith Odeon in late 70’s. One of the best gigs ever. And Re Styles - you were and are amazing. RIP Re. Not forgotten x

[@RetroMusicMemories]

Thanks for sharing Martyn!

[@wotireckon]

RIP Re Styles. What an incredible lady 💖

[@ericdoran24]

So sad to learn of her passing. She was simply fantastic . RIP .

[@ZenarchersLair]

Re was amazing. Had the good fortune to see The Tubes three times in the 70's. She was a show-stopper! Dearly, missed. RIP, Re/Shirley.

[@RetroMusicMemories]

Three times during the 70s?!!? That's awesome! I didn't get a chance to see them until they were touring to support "Outside Inside". By that time, Re was no longer part of the band.

[@blakelycreative3171]

Living in the Bay Area I was lucky enough to see The Tubes Live. The high point was seeing them on New Year's Eve in Berkeley. They pulled out all the props and filled the stage with performers, motorcycles, cages and leather bound creatures of all persuasions. It was an absolute spectacle on many levels. God Bless Re Styles and the Tubes.

[@clintdaniels7418]

Re wanted to get off the bus because like Greg Rolie and Steve Perry of Journey. Re needed to stop and reset. Touring then recording continuously takes its toll on our beloved musicians. Although she loved the band and everyone in it..Re needed to just be Re. So she got off the bus and just became Re the landscaper and floral person. Cheers to Re And cheers to The Tubes for letting Re be Re.

[@mossy2209]

She was a fascinating combination of Stevie Nicks and Marlene Dietrich, no bad thing. RIP Re.

[@Itelkner]

Just now seeing this. So sad. Thanks for the memories Re, you were a great talent. RIP

[@cadeevans4623]

Never heard of her Dave at all or the band she was in this is the first I've heard of her I'm sure she great and the band is great thanks for sharing about her and them cool how interesting you introduced me to them thanks Dave

[@lynnnleistinger8226]

Liked the dreamy Smokey thing Re Styles had ... also wondered if she was on Quay leuds

[@markroberts1301]

I really loved the tongue in cheek Kitsch of "Don't touch me there" WLS played it often on the radio during my High school days. It was my intro to the Tubes, and I became a big fan. As a matter of fact, they were the last band I saw in concert I saw before lockdown. I would have loved to have seen Re come out and assist with DTMT and Prime Time! That would have made a great show go over the top! RIP to a lovely lady Shirley Macleod, I'm hoping the life she had after the Tubes was a happy one.

[@RetroMusicMemories]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ssballs]

Still an amazing band even 3 years ago. It's wasn't quite the same with Re- Styles coming down on a motorbike though. " Anywhere, anywhere but there" ( don't touch me there)

[@Thresher]

I hadn’t heard about her death. Sad to hear. She was an amazing person.

[@FeinDining]

Thanks for this awesome deep dive on Re Styles. Have to admit that 99% of our Tubes knowledge did come from Talk To You Later and She's a Beauty. And those are terrific songs, of course. But now you've inspired us to dive deeper now, so we truly appreciate it!

[@drsloanski]

Early Tubes = best Tubes

[@johncollins1884]

Thank you so much; I appreciate the knowledge.

[@RetroMusicMemories]

Glad it was helpful, John!

[@yraay]

Re Rocked! RIP... I was a fan of the Beans before they became the Tubes...1969ish, Phoenix, AZ...Locals will remember Bill Fry's Music Store, on Central Ave south of Camelback...I worked right next door. As an aspiring guitar player, I got to meet a lot of very cool people. For me, the combination of Spooner and Steen was magical...All good things come to an end...I never met Re but I can assure you she was one of the cool people!

[@RetroMusicMemories]

Thanks for sharing YZ!

[@timford3599]

Very, very nice tribute to "THE" female voice of the Tubes. IMO Re Styles was a huge part of the Tubes sound on "Remote Control" which is far and away their best album. I also felt for many years that the group lost a very magical part of their "Sound" without he sensual smooth voice of Re Styles. RIP Dear...

[@whatcher8151]

Sultry while being intoxicating . Being Demure, but sizzling kinda like Absinthe.

[@allisonrogers6816]

Aaaw I didn't know she passed away. I used to work with her in the 90s for an event florist in SF. I loved hearing all her stories!RIP Re!

[@journstyx]

Re was wonderful and the tracks she featured on, like 'Don't Touch Me There' and 'Prime Time' are great catcht poptunes. I like to think 'Don't touch me There' channels Jim Steinman/Meat Loaf and Phil Spector and is just such as gem. According to a very recent interview with Fee Waybill, Re left the band because she really didn't like being out on the road, tour buses, etc and she left just after the prime Time tour and before they started work on 'The Completion Backward Principle'. Thanks for this tribute! RIP Re

[@RetroMusicMemories]

I saw that interview with Fee as well. It's great to know that all of the band members thought so highly of her throughout her life. Thanks for sharing!

[@onusgumboot5565]

I just saw an interview with Fee Waybill. He said she just hated touring. She had enough of traveling in a crowded bus. She hated leaving home at all, and they would be on tour for 9 months at a time. She just had enough, and made a necessary change in her life style. Re Styles style changed to another style. They remained friends, and Fee has nothing but good things to say about her. She sounds like a real classy lady.

[@PeterWesleyBastone]

Listen to the Tubes Cathy's Clone from the NOW LP, Re rocks!

[@spleeber]

I purchased The Tubes, "The Young and Rich" album on a whim back in 76 or 77 after I had heard friends chatting about them. I was blown away when I heard the album. After several stoned out listening's of the LP, I became enchanted with the sexy voice and vocals of Re. When I finally got to see The Tubes live, I fell in love with Re. WOW! She was beautiful and oh, so sexy and her voice could turn on any male teen. I was able to see them live several times, including The Palladium and Central Park. I wish she had done more work with The Tubes. The chemistry between Re and Fee was amazing on stage, performing "Don't Touch Me There", "Mondo Bondage", and "Prime Time". I wish she had performed further with them. I was not aware she had passed until I saw this video. I'm getting up there and years. Perhaps I'll have the opportunity to meet her up there when my time comes. Rest in peace, and beauty, dear Re.

[@ForvoQuizlet]

I remember Prime Time which was on the "T.R.A.S.H." greatest hits cassette I bought right after being hooked by Completion Backwards LP

[@jasondudash5501]

We're so sorry we lost you Re.

[@AlmostEthical]

My favourite Re moment was Cathy's Clone from the Now! album, which has some great moments.

[@kentborges5114]

Sad she is gone too soon ! R.I.P.

[@dieterjaut1196]

"DON`T TOUCH ME ... ... .... ... THERE", without any doubts could have been another OUTstanding track in ´Rocky Horror Pic. Show" ! ! THE TUBES: FOREVER & EVER ! ! !

[@barrygiddey9139]

Thanks sweet heart ❤️..✨

[@vanessasmith-x5t]

There IS a version of Prime Time on Spotify with her singing all the vocals.

[@brianmccain6302]

Prime time was changed to a duet because Fee complained about not singing any vocals,Re. Did vocals one more time with the Tubes in 1985 on the Love Bomb album rapping on the Say Hey pt1 track.

[@georgiaayres5805]

I have not heard of this Lady or the group she was in. It was interesting to hear about her though.

[@RetroMusicMemories]

The Tubes had a bunch of hits during the early 80s. Unfortunately, that was after Re Styles left the band. Thanks for the comment, Georgia.

[@lynnnleistinger8226]

It breaks my ❤️ I never got to meet her. They going t be in Syracuse I was 15 ln 1977 you had to be 18 to get in.

[@michaelchriss3302]

In a recent interview here on KZbin, Fee states Re couldn't handle touring. Riding around on a bus with a group of guys for months at a time was too much for her, and that's why she left the band. Fee had nothing to say but great things about her. I did get to see them in "77, fantastic. I found the Fee interview. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoC6m3msd6dofbM&ab_channel=RockHistoryBook

[@pauloverly2868]

The original recording of "Prime Time" with Re carrying the lead vocals is available on the Tubes' Rarity And Smash Hits album. You will like it. Yes, it sounds superior the duet; it flows better.

[@RetroMusicMemories]

I have TRASH on LP. I can't believe that I don't remember that. Although, I must admit, it's been a long time since I listened to that album.

[@jkorshak]

According to Fee, Re stopped touring with The Tubes after Remote Control because she really did not like being on tour most of the time.

[@tammyevans7333]

Great video, Dave , not that familiar with her though

[@cadeevans4623]

Got done watching take me out to the ballgame with Frank Sinatra gene Kelly Esther Williams great movie Dave

[@williampennstrainstation6800]

Get the cd TRASH by The Tubes it has Prime Time with Re singing all the leads.

[@RetroMusicMemories]

Listening to it right now!

[@rondevous5685]

What was the cause of death?

[@lynnnleistinger8226]

How come fee or Joe never made a public tribute.....

[@mikesilva3868]

Had a weird dream last night I dreamed the world came to a end and I was at a military base been examined by a doctor 😨

[@RetroMusicMemories]

That is a weird dream Mike!

[@mikesilva3868]

@@RetroMusicMemories ever seen the tribe its a great tv series from. New Zealand 💛

[@ww2remembered983]

Re was a one in a million girl. What a doll see was, RIP Re!

[@thewkovacs316]

re hated touring that is why she ended her relationship with the band

[@Polacerbic]

Queen and Goddess beautiful raphaelite hair..a dream. ❤️