Stevie Wright Extended TV Interview with Susie Elelman 2008

[@jimwilson2960]

It's impossible to not love this man.

[@andysparks1973]

Dude is the most hardcore perfomer in modern Australian history. Humble , loving .

[@andysmith6218]

7 years later and this beautiful man was no longer with us. RIP Stevie, the legacy you have left on the Australian musical landscape will never be equaled nor will it be forgotten 💖

[@robhat5042]

we will always remember him and it is really sad that he left us

[@OldiesMomma]

A very sad day for the music world and the fans when stevie wright passed away.i wish I could have known him😢🎉

[@OldiesMomma]

A very sad day for the music world and the fans when stevie wright passed away.i wish I could have known him😢🎉

[@OldiesMomma]

He had 14 electric shock treatment's and giving a cocktail of drugs that put him in a coma for two weeks. His brain was not able to get the oxygen it needed. It caused him to suffer from brain damage for the rest of his life. And if that's not bad enough. He had to jump out of a window to get away from the Help that they were given him. He was found by a nurse taken back to the Chelmsford private hospital and Held down by three men so they could chain him to his BED so that they were able to keep giving him the treatment. He said that they BROKE his Will after that. I cannot hardly listen to him with out thinking of the things that he was put through. I feel like crying It's so sad.😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@philbedford8979]

Born just 10 miles from where I'm typing this in Leeds,England. You were an awesome singer and frontman of The Easybeats and I'm grateful to have been born so near to your hometown...

[@billiecrouse8002]

My God! 14 shock treatments! This poor man is lucky to be able to carry on a conversation.

[@ricegum8625]

I was working at Balmain H. when he was a patient for the broken ankle, he was so lovely and down to earth.

[@IsaacAsimov1992]

+ricegum Thank you very much for this lovely comment. Very nice of you to tell us about this.

[@cherriberri7161]

Stevie was an amazing performer! RIP Stevie! 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻

[@volksdeutschewaffenss9670]

he fought his demons, lived his life and enjoyed it , and left us wonderful music, cheers Stevie

[@mairimillar8866]

Hard to believe this was the same Stevie Wright, just can't equate the two. Poor guy. RIP.

[@Eidann63]

🙏😥💕

[@floydpattersonii4996]

ive always got Friday on my Mind-'67 and im a black guy and i love this guy and the easybeats

[@alanbitterman9909]

Stevie you were an awesome frontman a great vocalist and you will never be forgotten my friend 🌸 peace x,,,

[@OldiesMomma]

Rip stevie.we love you and miss you❤

[@termonyll]

WOW 14 shock treatments and still able to live to talk of his experiences. The medical profession should hang their head in shame for his treatment. Stevie is a great songwriter; powerful performer and remains an important part of Aussie music.

[@lindsaykelly2224]

Chelmsford a form of torture

[@OldiesMomma]

How did the Chelmsford private hospital where Stevie wright and others who were unlucky enough to have been there and were treated like that get away with it. I never understood that. .. Just because the " Head Dr" killed him self Which in my belief he should have done it before he he had the opportunity to do his experimental work on all the people he did . They might be a live today. Any way the Doctors and nurses should have been held responsible for what they did.. Can you imagine having to jump out of a window to get away from them in not even in clothes that covered your body. Only to be captured by the ' head nurse ,taken back . Held down by three men and chained to your bed so you could not move. And giving the treatment with out Stevie's concent. He wanted to be released and to go Home.

[@mickeymisa9350]

FOMM was waiting for Stevie to be born. fantastic entertainer. God bless you Stevie.

[@thebigorangecouch6261]

Toward the end of this I felt so sad for him. Those eyes said so much. Such a lovely guy. You could see as soon as he heard "Chelmsford" he was back there. Those kinds of horrors never leave you and Suzie came across as a bit glib with that.

[@ThomasStewart-p5s]

I'm from England, this man was a dynamic talent, massive shame about his later years,

[@ilonamariaszabo8256]

Nem ismertem eddig a Fiút,csak most láttam a kislemezen,és elvaràzsolt a gyönyörü szemeivel,mosolygôs arcàval,tàncos låbaival! Tele volt élettel ès boldog huncutsàg áradt felöle!😘Aki zenei magassàgokat él meg,annsk nehéz az àtlag napokon! Èn szeretlek ismeretlenúl is,mert a 17 évesen-Friday On My Mind- énekelt nótád elvarázsolt!🤦‍♀️🤗🥰 Köszönöm és R.I.P.!⚘

[@7773-i1u]

Susie did a great job interviewing him. She was very respectful toward him.

[@damianwhite504]

She was, I was impressed

[@williamdewarrenne5848]

It should never happened to this wonderful ,talented charismatic and good looking performer, may he rest in peace.

[@andysparks1973]

nah dude , it was what happened , the entire wonderful music.

[@OldiesMomma]

I loved the song he does by Otis Redding called " I've been loving you to long, to stop now.. In his live concert❤❤❤😂😂😂 at the Bridgeway Hotel in Australia. In the year 1987

[@MandyRRAh]

Thank you, Fay.

[@MrJimclyde]

Friday On My Mind !

[@davecostello560]

What a lovely guy he was.

[@tomknight1821]

Sad to see Stevie like this … it reminds me of an interview of Brian Connolly of The Sweet after years of misuse 😥 … totally different person from his hey day sad but RIP.

[@Hanzey1966]

Yes. ... I thought the same

[@OldiesMomma]

Where can I find this interview🎉

[@OldiesMomma]

Who is Brain Conley. And what happened to him that he reminds you of Stevie wright. Why was he not the same?❤❤ I care about the people that gets treated badly by others😢😢😢

[@joanthomas6337]

@@OldiesMommaBrian Connelly - lead singer with The Sweet the 70’s Glam Rock Band. He fell into booze and drugs and was beaten up by a bloke who was jealous at a concert.He then developed heart problems and died having had a couple of heart attacks. The transformation in his looks and personality was heartbreaking to see and all stemmed from being beaten up.

[@OldiesMomma]

I didn't know who Brain Connolly was so I looked him up. His life was so sad also. Can see the Similarities between Stevie wright and Brian. It is very sad that they were put through the hell they went through. It makes me feel like crying 😭 to hear about their lives turning out so Horrible. And they had to go through it by themselves.

[@skaf9587]

If you want the full story read ‘Hard Road’ a book on Stevie’s life by his guitarist in the ‘Stevie Wright Band’ Glenn Goldsmith. It’s excellent

[@SWN55]

R.I.P. Stevie 🎤 🎸🥁

[@littleheath1666]

Stevie was admitted to Chelmsford hospital in 1976 for Deep Sleep and Electro shock therapy . Stevie said " I was bouncing off walls, really hanging out for drugs," he said. "I just wanted to get out of the place ( Chelmsford). I could hear people shrieking. So I tried to escape. I jumped out the window at night wearing only a jumper which barely covered my credentials . . . they had taken my clothes. "I ended up hitchhiking down Pennant Hills Road. Needless to say no-one would pick me up because of the way I looked. The night nurse was driving past and asked me where I was going. I said, 'Home'. She said, 'Jump in', and locked the doors with the automatic switch and, whoop, it was back to the hospital. Three blokes held me down and they chained me to the bed. In the end they broke my will."

[@lindsaykelly2224]

Why why oh fucking why were they allowed to get away with this for so long

[@littleheath1666]

@@lindsaykelly2224 , good question . They changed name of Chelmsford Street to The Crescent. And Chelmsford private hospital to Heritage Old Age Care. I walked into Chelmsford Hospital in 1975 and saw all the people in deep sleep therapy . It was shocking.

[@melissabrown2109]

Horrible.

[@cindyheadon9005]

😠 I hope KARMA finds Stevie's Torturers.

[@allyousawis]

Wtf... Institutions are shit. This is criminal. Stevie was amazing. I blame that Michael fricking guy who puts on all the shows

[@teastrainer3604]

Oh my goodness. Seeing that was a gut-punch. It's hard to believe this was the same person who was bouncing around on stage in 1966. I suppose it really wasn't.

[@Eidann63]

I agree. You are the one comment that said what I was feeling. So very sad and you can see the damage; it was hard to watch. Then again, with what he went through, we should be happy he was as capable - just needing seconds sometimes to find the word - as he was! He’s at peace now, and back as his soul always was; he is as God created him again. 🙏❤️ The world lost its grip! R.I.P. Stevie. Also, greetings to you from the U.S. I was 16 in ‘66 and am doing well, hoping you are. May God bless you.

[@victorsvideos27]

Great interview!

[@19800bon]

At 10.56 you get a glimpse of the old Stevie, I think, it's brief, but i'ts there.

[@19800bon]

Feel bad for you Stevie, You were a fucking legend, RIP brother!

[@res2305]

ac dc don't feel bad for him man he made the best of what he was given

[@ilonamariaszabo8256]

Ha lett volna szerető Társ, meleg Otthon, értö emberek,akkor a zene magasságából tudott volna megnyugodni!😇 Ráadásul az orvosok kísérleteztek vele!😪😡Érzékemy embert szeretni kell!❤🙏Csodálatos, szeretni való energia bomba!❤Sajnálom a szenvedései miatt! 😪 Jézust keresztre feszítették, mert nem értették meg abban a korban!😯Steviet pedig az orvosok roncsolták szét!😡Bocsáss meg, Stevie, azoknak, akik bántottak!🙏

[@Angus1966]

Love that man

[@ilonamariaszabo8256]

⚘❤⚘👍🙏

[@adambanks990]

Stevie from Leeds, R.I.P

[@fingerprint5511]

Stevie one night saw a man playing piano and he was so completely immersed in the playing, he looked so blissful and otherworldly that Stevie said he wanted to be exactly like him. It was Heroin. That's what began the life long addiction.

[@Eidann63]

😥

[@TravellingNSWandBeyond]

Its tragic what happened to him

[@edgarbolton1192]

such ademise ,he has left a massive legacy to the oz music

[@AnthonyKiyola]

Legend. I wish I had seen him in concert. The only time I saw him perform was at a Balmain v St George Monday night rugby league game. I remember thinking he was good but I can’t remember what he sang.

[@JanineSayer]

Sad. RIP Stevie ….

[@dibbo9264]

Stevie Wright Should've joined AC/DC

[@cgladlear2488]

Would have been the replacement of a life time... No better man for the job! No better.

[@andysmith6218]

I dunno. Absolutely nothing was able to curb his addiction to drugs and had he been the vocalist for AC/DC it would have had a momentously negative impact on the band. They have done fine with Brian. Stevie’s substance abuse issues were the reason he wasn’t given the gig. So sad 😞.

[@Hanzey1966]

@@andysmith6218 A realy Sad , but clearly an honest comment, And as close as reality can get. With All the Vocal Talent He had , but fighting his Demons , Stevie Wright would have never been able to Fullfill that AC/DC Job at the Time .

[@apd8339]

Vale Stevie Wright.

[@TheBeatles..]

poor stevie.... rip

[@pantera6343]

This interview reminds of somthing out of a Benny hill scetch where Benny being interviewed wearing a leather suit and can’t hear a word because of all the squeaking

[@Angus1966]

get you know what . your nothin compared to him

[@mairimillar8866]

So true, haha 😆

[@creativegirl9710]

Yes, it's distracting.

[@OldiesMomma]

How F UC ING RUDE Can you be ? Hopefully you will find FORGIVEN for your Very un Christian Attitude. 😢 Do you Go to Church on Sunday and take common and Pay Your Money 💰 to the Church. Great 👍 Job they are Doing With You 😮😮😢😢😢

[@Sean-me4fv]

Legend

[@mickeybaumann]

...fuck...drugs... r.i.p. stevie....

[@allyousawis]

This is sad. RIP Stevie

[@chriskelleher349]

If you're talent from Australia and end up on the world stage with any flaws it's sad when you return home.

[@OldiesMomma]

Yes all the great things you did all gets forgotten about. If you have any flaws it's it's brought to you every chance they get. You are taked about and they make sure that you remember it the rest of your life.. What ever you do is never forgotten. It's not just in Australia it is every where. You are thought of as just another Junkie That does it to yourself. People don't think about what happened to in their life that made you that way and that people can make mistakes and not to be able to find any help. Even if they were to go through rehab. They come out worse than before. 😢😢😢😢 you should part for them. Not judge. We could be them. 😢😢😢

[@angeliquebouaffou1566]

stevie wright etait un ange.

[@chuckselvage3157]

What a legend. Survived drugs and getting his brain fried. We love you mate. RIP.

[@OldiesMomma]

Is there a part 2 to this interview with Stevie wright 🎉

[@gdaym8635]

It’s scary he looks so different that’s what drugs do to you

[@ralex3697]

And age

[@yowodup6094]

@haitipi no shit lol

[@OldiesMomma]

And 14 electric shock treatment's and a cocktail of drugs that put you in a deep sleep induced coma for two weeks 😢😢😢. You should have to Live his life And go through the hell he had to go through 😢😢😢 Then be so Fliped and uncaring 😮 Be sure to put your check in the donations box at Church on Sunday 😢😢😢 If you are what Churches are Turning out 😢😢😢😢😢 I'm Glad that I don't Believe in Your GOD😢😢😢😢. Remember to Read Your Bible verse Those people whom are Without any SINS , throw the first Stones 😮😮😮 😢😢 You FORGOT about That , Didn't You 😢😢😢😢😮😮

[@JDJD666JD]

Little Stevie.😪😪

[@littleheath1666]

Stevie in 1976 was admitted to the notorious Chelmsford Private Hospital located in Pennant Hills under Dr Harry Bailey and was given the Deep Sleep & electro shock Therapy which was a medical induced coma for 11 days. He was never the same again.

[@pauliejay4161]

That was the early 1980s I think - Stevie performed all through the 70s.

[@Tommass79]

Treatment was controversial and questioned to its benefits by professionals ends up poor Stevie suffered ongoing psychiatric issues the guy lived a life that left us with amazing music performances and songs this is sometimes how things work out.

[@archangelmichael9037]

Had a close friend ,Muso who went through it too ...it was torture

[@littleheath1666]

Paulie Jay . He was admitted in 1976.

[@Hanzey1966]

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[@OldiesMomma]

I believe that if Stevie wright had been treated with healthy foods and beverages. That purified his blood and organ's of the posions that was going through his body. Maybe his body could have healed himself? Also essential oils would have been able to help him with his Withdrawal s and his craving for more drugs. You do not need to be electrocuted ,or have any more Drug's put in body to make you quit taking drugs. That sounds counter productive. Putting posin in your body is very sad. And poor judgement on the side of the Doctors who treats you.😢😢😢😢😢 Doctor Frankenstein with a Medical license. 😢😢😢😢😢 I feel bad for all the people that were treated by these ' doctor's. Like Stevie was😢😢😢😢

[@frankkrank3970]

Came for Wee Stevie and at 00:38 stayed for those legs !!!!! 10/10 Susie!

[@Creme-gn3ti]

….one the first of many great Aussie front-men…..Rest Easy, Stevie.

[@MrJimclyde]

Sad story !

[@erowal1]

This clip should be retitled "Interview with Stevie Wright and his leather outfit"

[@dibbo9264]

Great Tribute album & Rest In Peace Stevie Wright He Should’ve been In AC/DC But Brian Johnson was A great Choice

[@foofkanon]

Can still detect slight Yorkshire accent.

[@cbalducc]

Did Steven keep his Leeds accent or did he acquire an Aussie accent?

[@joememphis1571]

The headmaster of his primary school had him take elocution classes as when he was younger he had a very thick Yorkshire accent.

[@ACDZ123]

Well you just heard it here

[@AnthonyKiyola]

He was probably like my old mate from school - he came from Lancashire when he was 12. First year, he had a strong accent but was sounding like an Aussie a year later.

[@markhooper4532]

Winnie Wallace... He never handled his success, it came to early and he wasn't capable of managing it..

[@bondoqbn7318]

SAY NO TO DRUGS.

[@davidlatham3490]

Long Live Stephen. But not the sound guy who succeeded catching every wrinkle of his leather jacket at full volume.

[@pixiepqueen]

squeaky creaky damn leather suit.. eek

[@liamdoomheavyrock4660]

Sierro los ojos y escucho a Bon Scott

[@OldiesMomma]

Stevie wright didn't sound like bon Scott. I think that he was better. And if he had replaced bon we would not have the opportunity to hear the great music that he wrote and performed as a solo artist. Bon Scott was a good performer for AC DC . He had the voice it takes to make the music he did.❤❤❤❤

[@SammiCurr]

Say no to drugs kids

[@yell50]

The leather gear he is wearing is making some very embarrassing noises when he moves around on that chair lol

[@jonsmith6982]

Ants in his pants ,,cant sit still..

[@OldiesMomma]

RUDE Much 😢😢😢 He was not Well there. You can see how he was struggling to find the Answers to the Questions 😢😢😢. Rest In Peace Stevie 🎉🎉🎉 you have earned it. Your True Fan's and Friends Love 💕💕 you ❤❤. And Miss You.😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@richo7328]

Seems like the topic of this interview is audible leather😆

[@richo7328]

Just kidding, it was great really.

[@markking8223]

its sad

[@GaZonk100]

looks like he's on day-leave from Pentridge...

[@gdholmfirth]

We all look worse as we age, but good grief! Cute kid turned into this. Many of the 60s rockers aged very poorly. The drugs I guess.

[@NoOne-kr4jc]

Why is it that rockstars make great Pirates of the Carribean characters? Paul McCartney is one but I don't think they needed him in there. LOL This guy shoulda been in!

[@Eidann63]

? What is that?

[@JMVideos7676]

Great talent, great showman, but he could possibly beat Keith Richards for oldest looking rocker. :)

[@OldiesMomma]

Hi just to let you know that stevie wright was a very nice man. He had a very sad and hard life. He made a mistake trying heroin . But it took a hold of him. And he could not free him self from it . he put himself in the one rehabilitation center that should have been sued for killing people and caused him to have brain damage. . They gave him electronic shock treatment's and more drugs to treat a drug addict,,. The doctors should have been given the same treatment. The doctor that started it all killed him self before they could bring him up on charges for malpractice claims. Live through what he did then say something about him. No one said any thing about Jimie Hendrix or Jim Morrison or any body else for their heroin addict that took their lives. So I guess that you have to die to have nice things said about them. That's sad. ❤ we love you and miss you stevie. You were a great performer and solo artist.. you taught the rest of the other groups how to entertain and dance❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@zaphodtrillian]

METHADONE ZOMBIE

[@lindsaykelly2224]

Oh please