Starless with John Wetton - King Crimson

[@TomiV.]

What a sad news. RIP John Wetton...You guys had a privilege to play with him and to share musicianship. Let us all remember real giant of prog-rock. First Greg, now John...

[@mikefoley3785]

Don't forget Keith.

[@TomiV.]

And Boz Burrell, excellent vocalist and bass player.

[@MagicAccent]

Fck cancer :(

[@StarlessBandNJ]

fck cancer

[@trobin]

It’s pretty late now but let’s not forget Chris Squire

[@StarlessBandNJ]

we were nervous to ruin the song in front of wetton but i think we did a solid job. thank you for your comment

[@xDrawingDead]

That anxiety was warranted. Y’all did a great job. How privileged you guys are to be able to experience this

[@easyabc1404]

Could you tell us where this happened??? In USA, U.K. or elsewhere? When? How did you get in touch with him? I don't think he would have showed up in my garage with all my buddies... Tell us EVERYTHING!

[@TheSlaughtercultden]

Perfection as far as playing, mixing could be better but solid fucking cover dude from what i hear.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

@@TheSlaughtercultden Thanks, man. Of course, I wish it was professionally mixed and recorded but it is just the sound of the amps and the drums being recorded on an iPhone lol. Best we were able to do

[@turqdeth]

you guys did an absolutely amazing job!

[@jawoody9745]

I loved it. You got John Wetton to sing with you. You lucky bastards! You are great musicians.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

+james woody thank u very much

[@micmacnz]

Superb, props to the bassist playing so accurately and fiery in front of the dude who originally wrote hat bass line. I have too few thumbs to stick up for this...

[@StarlessBandNJ]

yea the two best bassists I ever met in one room together :P

[@creamtangerine85]

Fun fact, John Wetton didn't write all of the bass for this song. The baseline for the middle section was written on the piano by Bill Bruford!

[@k1ngcrims0n24]

john doesn't know what to do with his hands without a bass lol

[@drummerinthepark9641]

+k1ngCrims0n ha h ha ha ha ha ha ha h haa h ha ha ha ha hahah a ha ha haha hah a hah.

[@AYURBHATTA]

Yeah lolol true!!!!

[@jordieg-us4ee]

@Levi you'd think they would have, because like... he's John fucking Wetton

[@metalhos]

thought he's just there waiting for the bus.

[@rradiofan9768]

I love the way people are wandering past the camera seemingly unaware that God incarnate is singing with the band .

[@StarlessBandNJ]

A lot of the younger students haven't started listening to bands like King Crimson yet so some of them didn't understand how big of a deal Wetton or how much of a completely savage bassist he is

[@juanckjim]

That end in 'Starless' redefined the meaning of rock.

[@CarlosGonzalez-yv1tg]

You're right, so disrespectful. I was so sad to watch this

[@beckylink]

I love him dearly but he’s not God....

[@anthonymcnichol3826]

@@beckylink oh, go play with your cats!

[@nerealitaate]

the lo-fi quality of the recording truly gives it a feel of 70's King Crimson live bootleg on tape

[@StarlessBandNJ]

haha that's a very nice way of saying "this should have been shot professionally"

[@beeble2003]

@@StarlessBandNJ Well, it's a shame the vocals are so distorted. But, wow, what a performance you guys gave! That really was amazing.

[@easyabc1404]

Not shot. You immortalized the master on video what would been unable ten years before. Good job for you youngsters who did not mesure who was in front of you at 100% It was just an old man... No, it was a master... He founded ASIA!@@StarlessBandNJ

[@KfirOchaion]

You guys are so lucky.

[@ברקזורובסקי]

וואי ממש

[@foxtemple1952]

7 years after you've got 1.5mi subs.

[@zagyex]

Not just luck. Top performance, this is how this song should be played, look at John Wetton's face in the end!

[@MuffinEnjoyer]

מחזק

[@almogleizerman2328]

בלאדקלאט הערוץ שך מת

[@iamozzman990]

The drummer{Steve} is killing it.. Bass player Nick playing this with John standing next you👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@StarlessBandNJ]

thank you ozzman!

[@mobile_drew6146]

Mr. Wetton looks on and thinks to himself "Not bad guys :)" RIP sir.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

I know what a great feeling to have somewhat impressed rock royalty

[@robertdevoy3119]

Dude is a multi-millionaire.....you would never know it passing him on the street. Still has that incredible voice.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

amazing talent

[@PeterGrenader]

whoever the drummer is: Son, you NAILED the groove in the middle section drum entry. You got how important this day was, how important that entry was and you fucking RULED

[@Navarinomoon]

+Peter Grenader TRULY!!!! GREAT job by all!!!!!! Made my heart soar!!!!! :D

[@StarlessBandNJ]

+Navarinomoon Glad to hear thanks for the nice comment

[@StarlessBandNJ]

+Peter Grenader yea easily my best day as a guitarist

[@cecilingram6018]

Good job this song is hard to get right but you got the song and the spirit right also but John looks like he needs something to play RIP peace Cecil

[@Rio_1111]

I'm seven years late, but yes, oh my god, he nailed it.

[@JimJurena]

Amazing young musicians. The torch has been passed. RIP , John Wetton .

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Thanks Jim, RIP

[@firebrand4074]

God the instant Wetton opened his mouth my body was covered in goosebumps

[@StarlessBandNJ]

I felt the same way

[@philiprandazzo8258]

What a talent John Wetton was. Such a great song writer, and in my opinion, a virtuoso on bass! You left us with so much beautiful music. Your songs are timeless. RIP Sir John Wetton. You will be missed.

[@Alun49]

One of the greatest songs in the history of progressive music. That it still finds new fans and young musicians who want to play it (and so well!) is a testament to King Crimson. To have one of the writers there to sing the vocal part is a dream come true! Well done!!

[@hans6418]

Cannot agree more

[@StarlessBandNJ]

wow, thanks so much. we are all into it because we really do love this music. as for him being impressed, my boss told me that afterwards wetton compared the emotion in my guitar playing to that of robert fripp. i dont think ive ever been more flattered in my life. he didn't know what to expect when he showed up and was suprised when we told him we were going to do starless

[@jaimuzyka3177]

Fripp has emotions?

[@MongerOfStrings8222]

@@jaimuzyka3177 🤣

[@redneckarhu]

What an awesome music video. The star comes in and casually does his part, then humbly steps aside from the video. The two guitar players, who might be brothers from the looks, are doing a nice stoic job, and the drummer is exploding with euphoria and energy. And it just sounds great. What a great video!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

@@redneckarhu Thank you very much! However, the bassist and I are merely brothers in rock!

[@pyropedals5553]

Man what an video awesome , you all 3 really excelled, amazing performance.

[@Lord_UND_Himself]

The bassist crushed it. He played like someone who truly appreciates the piece. If I was John, I would have been super proud.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

thanks. I am playing a cover gig with the bassist and drummer tonight. i will send along your comment! No prog though :(

[@canopener505ify]

9:30 you can tell he was impressed

[@StarlessBandNJ]

i thought same. he said "brilliant" afterwords. i was so pumped. and then ate a donut and had a coffee with the guy just like he was a regular dude. super cool experience

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Very talented! Love how you communicate musically and feel each other’s timing!

[@captainbassheart]

The drummer is the man!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Captain Bassheart Fast n' Bulbous, Captain

[@AlxVzx1]

Bro, the drummer is amazing 10/10

[@StarlessBandNJ]

yep hes the man

[@StarlessBandNJ]

i worked at a music school and john wetton came in to do a clinic. he was nice enough to play this song with us. he also sang great deceiver, court of the crimson king, heat of the moment, and sole survivor with the students

[@Euryalus]

RIP John Wetton, it was a privilege to hear you sing and play.

[@MrBongoagogo]

He sang but did not play bass should of

[@easyabc1404]

It was a privilege to see it live opening for Jethro Tull in 1979, with Asia in 1982 and 1983, with a U.K. reunion in 2012... If you never heard of him, go with your cheap music like Spice Girls, and every crap brand new after 1986... Real music was from 1950 to 1985... If you think that the s-l-u-t Taylor Swift is music... Only good to spread her legs... And in 15 years, the beauty decline... Maybe before because she is too selfish to produce a child of her own... Will scrap her body....

[@theo9952]

Excellent ! The drummer with his very basic drum kit had to compromise naturally, especially in the middle part, where several tom-toms and such would be required, but he managed very well indeed under the circumstances.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

this dude is a master he knows what hes doing

[@written12]

I did think he had the disadvantage of playing with a kit a couple of toms short. He certainly compensated nicely

[@fiachra4266]

Bill Bruford's basic kit at the time was a standard four piece. He did have a lot of wonderful percussion items arranged around the kit though. There was a nice vid on here from 1974 of Starless but can't find it now... so here's Lament kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYfdhaCmaL-JatE

[@RichardMNixon-zh6uz]

That's legend concrete. People born well after the tune was created jamming it out and getting the details down nicely.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Thank you very much. I am humbled, Mr. President.

[@oldjack-mi8gk]

Mr. President, it’s among the great ironies of history that you decided to resign around the same time Fripp decided to disband King Crimson.

[@KC9UDX]

Nicely but not perfect. The guitarist is standing.

[@RichardMNixon-zh6uz]

@@oldjack-mi8gk Oh, that's gonna keep me up all night. I'm dazzled.

[@michaelgeorge4826]

Incredibly moving! And John Wetton does look pretty moved himself by what he's seeing and hearing. Thank you so much!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

aaaand thank you for taking the time to listen!

[@GreyDabbler]

This is literally my favourite song of all time from my faourite band of all time. To see a young, energetic group of young professionals play with John Wetton, perhaps my favourite singer of all time, gave me a level of enjoyment that I can never express. Thank you so much for that gift.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

very kind words! thanks so much

[@guyosborn615]

Mine too! Mine too! Mine too! Fripp wasn't mad on Wetton and must be a bit jealous that Wetton wrote the best Crimson song (the best song) of all time. I bought this album the same day it was on sale in my local record shop

[@Egyptobear]

that drummer is good though

[@bropous4265]

Christophe Charest-Latif He kicks some fucking ass. But so do the bassist and the guitarist. This is IMPECCABLE.

[@omeleq]

Drummer is fuckin amazing

[@booshting3520]

Yep

[@beckylink]

Their original drummer was even more incredible, in some ways ... but this young man is a monster too. 👍🏼

[@leestevens5546]

Too much! Needs to pay attention to dynamics. Drummer is spot-on in all but one area. Too much volume. Needs to lighten up.

[@dap2112]

I am also a drummer and this is my fav King Crimson song and you guys nailed it, bloody cool drummer spot on

[@StarlessBandNJ]

+dap2112 yea he is the man

[@terrygannon7254]

I am speechless… magnificent… WOW

[@MatChew75]

Neil peart Keith Emerson Chris Squire Alan holdsworth Greg lake,& j.wetton Just to name a few amazing prog musicians that have left us far too soon. I wonder if any of these people Just passing by know they are in the presence of greatness One of the great bass players of all time May u rest in peace John wetton. He and Greg Lake the 2 great singers Of crimson

[@git606]

What a fantastic group of musicians. Loving the drummer especially but they’re all doing an amazing job

[@RobKandell]

I came of age in the 80s and one of my favorite bands was Asia. I discovered ELP and later King Crimson through them. (I started on keys.) I know John Wetton had his struggles with the bottle in the 80s, but overcame them. He never regained the success Asia had early, but always had class despite his mistakes. You can see that here, jamming with “the boys” - who are clearly honored to play with their hero. RIP Mr. Wetton. You’ve been an inspiration to me.

[@RobKandell]

PS - You guys did a nice job on the song, too. :-)

[@StarlessBandNJ]

@@RobKandell Thank you. I actually got into Asia in the reverse way. I was into King Crimson and then in the last two years or so I started listening to Asia and U.K. Anything John Wetton does is good in my book.

[@RobKandell]

@@StarlessBandNJ - I’m going back a reevaluating, and finding so much I missed. It was Greg Lake that inspired me to make the switch from keys to guitar, but goddamn, Wetton did so much beyond Asia, and is a much stronger songwriter than Lake. I also found a recent interview Robert Fripp did in Detroit where he tells the story that Wetton was his first choice for King Crimson, not Lake.

[@corkskrewclubhouse93]

Bitchin cover. You guys nailed it. Sick bassist too. Love the intensity.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Thanks. Nicky B, the bassist is a beast. Hopefully I can play with both these guys some more sometime soon.

[@Philinnor]

Holy shit, insane performance.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Thanks Phil!!

[@carranen]

wow! love this drummer!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

so do i :P

These young musicians are really good..and privileged to play with an icon like Mr Wetton...

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Thank you. It is the highlight of my entire life. It didn't go unappreciated by any of us.

[@hawkweedofficial2925]

wetton comes alive once the trio starts tearing it up!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

i wish we had some footage from after the performance he seemed excited by how we played. it made me feel really good

[@ohwhynotsing]

Played in KC/Prog cover bands, 30+ years ago. I reeeally know this song :) That was exceptionally well played by all, especially with only two rehearsals. Having Wetton in the room... and singing with you... must have been a bit of a trip, eh? :) Impressive performance.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

yeah. overall excellent experience. thank you for the nice comment Sir

[@MrBongoagogo]

Rest in peace john wetton the quintersal bass player and singer good version gents what a honour to back john wetton king crimsons best singer and bass player .👍

[@StarlessBandNJ]

my students, Steve (the drummer) and I played Heat of the Moment, Sole Survivor, Court of the Crimson King, Great Deceiver

[@Just2532yd]

Great, solid, performance, can’t imagine how nervous you guys must have been. What a humble guy John Wetton is for doing this, may he Rest In Peace

[@cogs2937]

Rock star and one helluva nice guy apparently. Another giant gone .

[@StarlessBandNJ]

When I met him he was extremely nice to all of us RIP

[@dw2ful]

You guys were blessed!

[@jamescrider2372]

King Crimson lives.. I learned that song on a classical guitar back in 75 as a member of the 82nd airborne division.. I wanted to play anything KC on the only guitar I had.Great music never dies...And you guys prove it...Outstanding.....

[@StarlessBandNJ]

James Crider thank you very for the compliment and for your service

[@agooglyminotaur169]

Rest in peace to the legend. What an unbelievable opportunity to play this song with him. And what a great rendition!

[@frankjasutis6669]

is this real?..it looks like a house party!!..and he's playing with a teenage garage band that is actually pretty damn good..this is freaky shit..im so glad I saw u live sir...rip

[@stevendenola5057]

You’re telling me dude! Lol

[@KennethClaar]

I would’ve killed to be in the same room as John. Such a talented man. Taken too soon. RIP

[@1968sliceoflife]

Repectable - Well done... It's not easy to do this song justice - Hats off for the late, great John Wetton... Gone but not forgotten.

[@1968sliceoflife]

Respectable.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

thanks! RIP

[@desert.mantis]

Bill Bruford is sitting at home smiling proudly.... You guys are tight. Bravo👏👏👏

[@jabo22]

All of these guys are playing in the shoes of the greatest musicians, and I'd say those shoes fit quite well. Great job by all, and that Wetton kid is good too.

[@BegoneJonah]

The part at 6:09 is crucial in this song. That’s where it begins to swing. Those three knock it out of the park!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

thanks, Wes

[@stevendenola5057]

You the man Wes

[@beckylink]

John was so proud of you all!!!! So am I ... I really am so moved by this. I grew up on King Crimson from the very first album on... saw the Boz lineup, in their last gig ever. I’m just brought to tears seeing you young men carrying this torch. I hope you still are!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

We are currently working on original music after a long break. KC is my favorite band as well. I love all lineups and albums of theirs. Thank you for sharing with your group! I am not on FB, but I will let the others know. You are lucky to have seen them then!

[@beckylink]

StarlessBandNJ It was a monstrously good gig. Changed my life... And as a young girl of 16, Boz was the most beautifully refined looking young man..!! He resembled paintings of Jesus.! Seriously! Fripp was just sitting there with these SOUNDS emanating... Mel was playing wildly and freely... Boz was humble and thoughtful and very appreciative of the audience. And sang very beautifully- perfect vibrato and pitch. Ian Wallace was funny and just great. My wacky friend caught a drum stick that he called out and asked for! We were leaning on the stage with our elbows a few feet from Boz, and Mel was also quite close. I learned many years later it was their last gig. April Fool’s Day, 1972, Birmingham, Alabama. Glad you’re doing originals. I wish I’d stuck to that. I was in a prog band in LA in the 80s. :) I’m a classical musician: piano and vocal. Kinda retired tho. All the best dear!! I subscribed to your channel. Let me know if it changes, please. ♥️ Give warning!

[@stevendenola5057]

Woah

[@MultiSkyman1]

The great John Wetton! RIP

[@danielgraham2762]

I think I'd lose it if John freakin' Wetton walked in and sang with my band. Rock on guys!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

party on garth

[@andrzejpotocki8708]

You have become part of a great story. Whatever you can say about this performance, it is touching.

[@TheLunartic]

What an honor. John was a musical giant.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

yup

[@stienclande]

Not bad at all its great to see you youngsters play this old but very good music i am from the same generation as John and i ,m glad that yong people like you still want to play this music it gifs hope for the future ;-) Greetings from The Netherlands

[@carloshugoplantonblanco4288]

Very good young people playing old music. RIP Mr. Wetton.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Gracias. RIP

[@carloshugoplantonblanco4288]

Every one plays like the originals. I like it too much. Thankyou. Best regards. Don´t stop play King´s

[@carloshugoplantonblanco4288]

Yes, of course. Nothing like old music

[@StarlessBandNJ]

I generally agree. However, I think that there are a number of very good newer bands out there. For example, I think that everything that Omar Rodriguez-Lopez puts out is good. A lot of interesting prog metal/hard-rock bands too. That being said, I wouldn't put them up against King Crimson or Pink Floyd.

[@ricardos6755]

I also agree with both. Those who think that those 70s were a everlasting fountain of music talent, but also agree that there is, finally, a good set of very young bands coming to fore as we speak and making original and great music. However, I think that to look for new and current prog bands you don't need to be limited to "prog metal" as it is common these days... Quite the contrary, you will find very interesting and quite intelligent music in bands that do run away from those more aggressive beats and sounds. As I wrote previously, that Italian band Promenade is a good example of exemplar playing and crafty composition, blending influences from KC, Gentle Giant, Allan Holdsworth, Canterbury, Italian prog to really create new music. But that is just an example... Moriodor or The Loomings are other examples... And I am more than willing to know more about new prog music that doesn't have to limit themselves to metal and hard rock variations....Sorry to intrude in when what would be in order would be to comment on your truly excellent interpretation of Starless! And excellent it is...

[@HarmoActive]

Wow! What a phenomenal performance, guys! I have just discovered this gem thanks to a friend. I'm shattered to pieces just like after listening to King Crimson. R.I.P. John Wetton.

[@torqueytorque8861]

If I'm not mistaken, this is the last time John ever sang this song live. Thanks for all the wonderful prog, John!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

wow, didn't even think of that! maybe....

[@stevendenola5057]

you may be correct... we came to that same conclusion after he had passed. I am still wondering if it is in fact John's LAST performance of this piece... if so, I can safely say that I can die now

[@cbly]

This may be one of his last. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y37Op6GuepWlo68

[@ZeludeRose]

wanna call this a once in a lifetime experience, but this is more like a once in 27,000 lifetimes opportunity, and you all absolutely nailed it.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

thank you! we took prepping for it pretty seriously

[@courtbeall7768]

Drummer you are completely original and a one of a kind.You're a beast dude.Don't ever change.

[@charlesnolan7602]

I bought KING CRIMSON's RED in November, 1974. It is one of my 2 ultimate fave albums, the other being YES' RELAYER released 12-5-1974. So 42 yrs has elapsed, and I see this great new re-interpretation, with the new guy in the band, singing....Brilliant!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

both great albums i like the live version of gates of delirium on yesshows

[@rradiofan9768]

Bloody brilliant! And what a great and original sounding drummer. And that singer guy is good, a bit older then the rest if you though.

[@megapulsar9244]

Maybe you've come to know it by those past six years now, but that old man is the one (from the KC band naturally) who sang the few lyrics of this music.

[@u.v.s.5583]

@@megapulsar9244 Or it might have been meant less than very serious.

[@smithpm81]

still the best video on you tube...... LOVE this

[@xcalibur1011]

john wetton is a musical gentlemem icon to lend his vocals on kc,s starless to help the starless nj band honed their craft, nice rendition lads to a class prog rock tune. keep on playing.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

+xcalibur1011 thank u sir

[@jamesconradtucker]

Authenticity never fades; it just reminds us of our roots. Nice, guys!

[@mcpribs]

Wow! Steve DeNola, you absolutely killed your Bruford chips there! Amazing, thanks!

[@stevendenola5057]

Thank you for the kind words! You are very very welcome!

[@robinstevenson1098]

I agree! The band were all brilliant, you though we're a joy to watch. Immaculate Bruford impression.. Five Stars!

[@foobert]

Absolutely destroyed it. Gracias.

[@wardenclyffe]

Excellent job by all, but the drummer especially NAILED IT! You are so lucky to have had Wetton himself join you. Unbelievable!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Thank you. And yea I really think Steve the drummer destroyed this song. Wetton was particularly impressed with his drumming as would anyone.

[@joshharrison4852]

Here we are in 2024. These guys killed it.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Thank you! We are currently recording original music

[@turqdeth]

@@StarlessBandNJ oohh would love to hear that. u guys are really talented

[@StarlessBandNJ]

@@turqdeth Thanks a lot man. Its taking a little while longer than we had hoped but I think its coming together pretty good. I'll be sure to check your stuff out as well.

[@stephenjames3098]

Nice to see some twentysomethings? have an appreciation for one of the greatest songs and bands of all time. Great performance!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

+Stephen James I'm 22. The bassist and drummer are like 2 or 3 years older than me. good music doesnt have an age cap. as long as ppl keep playing instruments they will get sucked into music like this

[@Rio_1111]

I love how much praise your drummer gets in these comments, but well deserved. He nailed it.

[@HYDRODUST67]

You guys are bad ass! we need more of that here in Miami !! I'm the only musician that loves king crimson.

[@RMPR07]

It thrills me that young people appreciate King Crimson. Greetings from Mexico.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

well thank you

[@reactorfallout]

were you not a young person when you first discovered this music? who the hell else would have been listening to Crimson in 1970? Young people of course. dont be so pretentious about your age. ur not that wise. ...and lest not forget that the guys who made the music were very young at the time. only a codger would think young people cannot develop an appreciation for dynamic and demanding music like Crimson.

[@lamecasuelas2]

yes i love em, greetings from Mexico #2

[@roberto.r.3721]

reactorfallout How old are you? what THE HELL are you saying, OVER-REACTIVE!? Shes just remarking something that is under your nose. I am 26 and I am thrilled too that other young people like me appreciate King Crimson nowadays. Does it make me pretentious about my age or any wiser? A 13-year old boy could say the same without being pretentious... wrong conclusion you took! Her argument came only to show that in a Bieber-Rihanna-Gaga era, good'n old ROCK AND ROLL STILL LIVES (and stupid people in youtube like you too).

[@RMPR07]

***** Thank you, that's what I didn't want to answer, when someone is being rude there's no point to bother about it.

[@petsounds3612]

Impeccable instrumental cover in and of itself but the fact that you performed this masterful take WITH JOHN WETTON is so so cool. Great job to all of you, each captured the FEEL of Bruford, Fripp, and Wetton, not just their note choices. Thank you for this!

[@randomdude4043]

RIP to a legend... a shame this isnt more professionaly recorded

[@StarlessBandNJ]

i know

[@DefMettle]

every so often i come back and watch this... really great performance.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

thanks

[@DefMettle]

@@StarlessBandNJ back again :)

[@StarlessBandNJ]

@@DefMettle welcome. just saw opeth the past week!

[@DefMettle]

@@StarlessBandNJ sweet! how was it?

[@StarlessBandNJ]

@@DefMettle awesome of course

[@monte49]

What an amazing performance - all of you on fire! I don't know where you guys are now or what you are doing but this really happened and I for one am glad this purple video lives on KZbin. I visit it regularly when I want to feel something.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

i also visit the purple video regularly. thank you

[@archfiendbaramos]

I think we can all say that very few people are lucky enough to have JOHN WETTON perform with them. You lucky SOBs...I'm dripping with envy.

[@fviannaval]

You guys KILLED IT!!! Congrats and cheers from Brazil!

[@ronaldgarrett7192]

Just want to say, Ooooo ffuu######kkkk, you guyy killed it. I use to see King Crimson in the '70's do this every chance i got and I must say, you guys should be very very proud!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

Thank you! Wish I could have seen them then, but what can ya do.

[@aaronaguilarramirez44]

que el mismo John Wetton cante con ustedes y aparte al final les aplauda es un gran honor la neta yo me sentiria alagado de que me pasara eso de verdad muchas felicidades tocan Genial

[@twosheds2030]

Kudos to that band. Herculean effort. Superb, lads

[@clydehoops6069]

This has always been my ultimate favorite KC song. The fact that you guys play it as well as you do is outstanding but to get JW to sing it too, wow. Absolutely amazing!!!

[@lindadote]

I'm not a musician, just an old music lover who knows all these old treasures. All I can say is "Wow", you guys play beautifully, well done and all the very best. Kind regards from Australia.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

+Linda Jones thanks mate. have a good one

[@davesexgang2496]

Starless was always my favorite King Crimson album. So sad to see you go John! John Denola audition for Crimson - send them this tape. You guys rock my prog!

[@maison33253]

Too bad for you they decided to play a song from the album "Red", instead...

[@Eminonna]

Que buen reguetton!!! Grande Robert, buen trabajo, chicos!!

[@Ozides]

I keep visiting this video often. You were so lucky in that time. I discovered King Crimson and prog rock in general recently on mid-2020 and even with that, Keith, John and Greg's death hits me a lot. Plus, you guys did a incredible cover! I love when the guitarrist gets excited and stands up

[@StarlessBandNJ]

I am the guitarist in this video and it was the opportunity of a lifetime for sure. We were very lucky. We were at the right place at the right time. I've been listening to King Crimson and prog rock as long as I could remember. There is tons of great music in this genre new and old. I appreciate your comments and your listening.

[@stevendenola5057]

Thanks man! Do yourself a favor and listen to all of King crimsons album Red OR starless and bible back from beginning to end. 😉

[@Ozides]

@@stevendenola5057 I already listened to most of KC discography, thank you anyway, it's always a good recomendation

[@ふらいんぐ不意]

Mr. wetton, I am glad to see your smile in this video. This young band will carry on your spirit... RIP

[@Sum0fNothing]

Can someone please explain how you got John Wetton to sing for your band?

[@StarlessBandNJ]

I used to work at a music school as a guitar teacher and he came in to do a clinic for the students and my boss asked us to learn this song to play with him. We only played it together two times before Wetton came

[@beckylink]

StarlessBandNJ I know y’all know how blessed you were! What a dream come true.

[@peteredward2547]

U guys..so fortune to have to back him...John Wetton...the amazing multi instrumentalist.. wish he had join ELP

[@1crashit]

What an honor to get to play with such an icon of Rock. Could never ever even dream of such. "fist bump, man & a high five..."

[@1crashit]

RIP J.W.

[@davidc8947]

I'm a bass player...and I couldn't take my eyes off the drummer! All brilliant, well done!

[@alexpoyner7295]

Wowww! I've had a private love affair with this track - also for about 40 years - and as a musician, know what a tough job you guys did playing it so well in quite challenging circumstances. From the first few bars, you had the hairs standing up on the back of my neck. In fact, I felt quite emotional. And I was trying to work at the same time. :^) How cool to have John Wetton there singing! Thanks lads.

[@drkam6]

That was GREAT! Right On! John smiles in agreement!

[@DanniKrash]

Wow!!!!!! holy shit you guys are terrific especially the drummer dude you are a fucking amazing the whole band is guitar player bass player, wow and guys got to jam with one of my heroes John Wetton, congratulations !!!! My first concert when I was 12 years old with King Crimson I've seen a dozen times since and I recently saw them in Boston and they were fucking amazing!!!

[@StarlessBandNJ]

One of our heroes too!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!

[@antelize]

Bravo! Outstanding!

[@makemyday2560]

WOW.. too early.. RIP John. Say Hi to Chris Squire, Greg Lake and Keith Emerson for us. JAMM ON

[@StarlessBandNJ]

just listened to brain salad surgery today. so much talent gone

[@MikeHunt-ry2ud]

Why haven't I heard this before! The drum and bass are so tight. This is by far the best cover I have ever heard.

[@massimonafissi7798]

Lucky guys, indeed! Some minutes ago I was trying to introduce my daughter to the magic of Starless... Majestic, John, powerful and forever young. RIP

[@StarlessBandNJ]

agreed. such an incredible talent.

[@keremozbas3180]

To be and to play with John Wetton at this age... You should be angels... Thanks for sharing... Greetings from Turkey...