Teen A Go Go: A Little Film About Rock & Roll History

[@rundoetx]

Mark E. Baby at KFJZ opened my world when he DJ'ed at night. I later met him and got to know him real well.

[@rundoetx]

Just finished this trip down memory lane. I was raised in Mineral Wells, Texas, and the Fort Worth scene was my scene. A group of us talked the owner of a local building into letting us fix it up. It became the Mineral Wells Youth Center, and whenever we scored a Ft Worth Band to come play there, we'd pack it to the walls. It was Heaven. Thanks for the memories.

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and share a story!

[@steveludwig4200]

Home of Gary James of Blackhorse.........best local band in Fort Worth of the 70s! I worked at the infamous Spencer's Corner in 78 and 79 when they tore up the place..

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Loved Blackhorse. They were great.@@steveludwig4200

[@steveludwig4200]

@@FlyinShoesFilms IF they would have had good management that took them to LA around 76 or 77 they could have likely gotten a record deal with Warner Bros. like Montrose in 73 and Van Halen in 78. Blackhorse's album was better than anything VH was playing in 76.

[@steveludwig4200]

@@FlyinShoesFilms Only other band playing around clubs like The Corner in Fort Worth 1974-79 that was even close was LIC from Houston.

[@HemiVic]

An excellent documentary on the mid-60’s Music scene from Fort Worth, Texas. I’ve been collecting 60’s Garage Punk records from all over the USA! Every city and town had their local bands that made music! Long live 1964-67! The greatest era in Rock music!

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

I could not agree more. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment.

[@harveyday3514]

From about 1966-1969 I spent many Friday nights at Teen a Go Go. Great memories there. This is a great walk down memory lane.

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

We're glad you enjoyed the film. Thank you for taking the time to watch and to leave us a comment.

Awesome vidd!

[@skiptrailer7048]

Larry from Larry and the Bluenotes! this is the best

[@skiptrailer7048]

and Bugs Hebderson

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Larry and Bugs were both great musicians and people.

[@russellcrawford7453]

I saw the t r y c e r z at the Sugar Shack on the Texas State Fair Midway in October of 1966. I believe they were from South Dakota and they played Johnny Rivers Poor Side of Town and love 7 and 7 is amongst others. They even have that loud explosion in the middle of 7 and 7 is. They're only 45 can be listened to on KZbin. God bless the drummer whoever he was as he was an influence on me when I was 10 years old beginning drummer

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

That's cool, Russell. Thanks for taking the time to watch the film and leave a comment.

[@dallaskenn]

Where were David Crosby & Mike Nesmith during those early years?

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Good question. I'm not entirely sure but I would guess they were already on the west coast prowling around.

[@edwardbliss8931]

Rock needs to be central to our culture again

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

My answer to your statement, Edward, is I think it still is. I don't know where you're from but I would bet if you looked around, there are great local and regional bands in your area. Technology has fragmented the market but the talent is still out there. Thanks for watching and leaving the comment.

[@theshakyharlots5194]

This makes me proud to be born in Fort Worth!

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

I'm with you. Thank you for taking the time to watch the film and leave us a comment.

[@vinyllova9879]

Thank you for an interesting and insightful look into a very unique and special period in the musical history of rock n roll! I would have loved to be a teenager living there at that time!

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

We appreciate you taking the time to watch the film and leave a comment. It was a blast to produce.

[@tonybrowndiprima]

Like a Buddhist sand mandala, you work hard to make something beautiful when you're young with your heart and your soul then it gets destroyed sweep it all up go pour it all in the river. The time that it was is what made it beautiful.

[@painelarson]

Just GREAT!

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching and leaving us a note.

[@djbigleg3228]

first time ive seen this ive known for a few years texas was very special rawer than many states but the usa in the 60,s was special all over to be honest.ive tried to cover this on a list ive done called 60,s top garage punk psych rarities its got over 1.5 million views on you tube.considering most of the bands were on small independent labels its an incredible response one that keeps me dong it.great documentary great post but what remains most special was the raw talent the usa had it all over it during the 60,s.sadly radio become commercial worldwide & the playlists were brought & paid for by businessmen.so many dont know about these great bands & dont even know they existed.but thanks to the many great uploaders with great rare 60,s records these channels on you tube are getting these bands noticed great post peace...

[@djbigleg3228]

the fort worth teen scene comp lps were great comp,s with many great texas bands but digitally remastered kills the music not to mention the criminal multiple overdubs to hide an inferior sound spectrum.my message to the record labels use the original sound recordings for vinyl.i wanna hear the reel deal digital tech cannot recreate the magic i honestly think if these lps were analogue they would have sold 100 times more than what they did.my motto dont listen to some music exec telling you digital tech is superior cause they make more money from mp3 & cd sale.compare & learn digital vinyl is the BIGGEST BETRAYAL to musical history the labels have ever done we need analogue to experience the true 60,s sound its vital peace...

[@mikehumphrey4039]

I don't believe that no one in FtWorth made it not in your circle but many have worked for years and still work hard

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Several of the men and women had long careers playing and producing music. I appreciate your time watching the film and leaving us a comment.

[@woodielawson6963]

Very Interesting! And, Informative! Jo Nick did a Real Good Job! I went to The Cellar a few times, before I should have, with my Stephenville High School Buddies. Heard Bugs Henderson, Johnny Nitzinger, & Linda Waring! I believe they were known as Fancy Space Odyssey & The Rockin' Rhythm Daddies! Great Band! I forget the bass player's name, sorry! Sure do miss those days!

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Thanks for watching Woodie. Joe Nick is a Texas Treasure. He helped this project in more ways than just giving the interview.

[@jonvonz]

Thanks for this superb film and for putting it on line. Just a tip, you can use your KZbin Channel Dashboard to edit video details and select a more appealing thumbnail (rather than Joe Nick) or upload one. ;-)

[@roygoad2870]

I guess Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs who were from Dallas don’t fall into this category? They could have there own film imo! Apparently Wooly Bully was the Billboard No1 hit record of 1965 without ever being No1 of that year!

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Sam the Sham were already pros and weren't playing the teen a go gos. They were awesome though. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. We appreciate you.

[@jimnewsom2641]

Great documentary but you left out a whole group of musicians that ran around together during those days. Delbert McClinton, Ray Sharpe, Billy Sanders, myself and tons of great musicians that made Ft. Worth Music what it was in the 60's. It's a shame you only showcase a few groups......

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Our documentary only focused on the mid-60s teen scene, Jim. Ya'll were seasoned pros by this time. Everyone we talked to said they looked up to ya'll and learned by watching ya'll play and talking to you. There are plenty of stories, I'm sure, and it would make a great film to cover ya'll. You absolutely set the tone for rock and roll in Fort Worth.

[@jimnewsom2641]

@@FlyinShoesFilms I wondered about that. It was a good production though.

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Thank you, sir, and thank you for your music.

[@BBINGHAM032352]

This video is now available on Amazon Prime TV!

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

Absolutely, seems like we are everywhere! Thank you for watching, Brian.

[@BBINGHAM032352]

@@FlyinShoesFilms I just ordered the DVD on Amazon few days ago. Just to let you know that there was a big music scene here in Edmonton,Alberta,Canada at the time as well as in Winnipeg, Manitoba where both Neil Young and The Guess Who began. Of course both Toronto and Vancouver had big music scenes at the time. I have been a big fan of garage band sounds since 1964 when I was 12 years old. Yes, I saw the Beatles perform on TV during The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9th, 1964. I have owned both Rhino Records CD box sets Nuggets and Nuggets 2 for over 10 years now. [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bquYmmZsh8-feqM] [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5iwhIh9frGUrpY ] Back in mid-1966 I purchased a locally issued 45 RPM by an Edmonton band called The King-Beezz which was cover versions of the Who and the Kinks. [kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3m9coWth5Z3jK8 ] [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4nXfpedj5yBiqM ] I have been a big fan The Kinks since 1964. [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/rompoaiNedd9a9E ] [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Scep2worSFi5I ] Here on KZbin you can also find the awesome Canadian garage band CD series compilation Wyld Canada [ Four Volumes Of Rare Canadian Music (TOTAL OF 91 tracks) including The Deverons (which included Burton Cummings during 1965) Volume 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmqq4CjnNSipMk , Volume 2 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp_MiqmCjLynmqc , Volume 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqPbkKqrqL9gldU , Volume 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4ipl2CMhLSEqNE There are at least 2 versions of Volume 5 with 26 more tracks on one and 28 more different tracks on the other. www.ebay.ca/itm/WYLD-CANADA-Volume-5-26-VA-Tracks-/360451924709 and rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/various_artists_f2/wyld_canada__vol__5__love_itis/ and maybe more volumes like O Canadarm www.google.ca/search?q=Wyld+Canada+Vol+5&oq=Wyld+Canada+Vol+5&aqs=chrome..69i57.3667j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 ] Yes, there is a big 1960s GARAGE BAND music following these days with very knowledgeable fans of the genre. I am also a big fan of 1960s Surf Rock. The first record I ever bought was in the year 1963 "Rhythm Of The Rain" by The Cascades who could arguably considered a garage band.

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

@@BBINGHAM032352 That sounds like a great documentary in itself! I will definitely check out these links. So should everyone else.

[@BBINGHAM032352]

@@FlyinShoesFilms You should personally only specialize in the USA garage band scene nationwide and recruit a few Canadians up here (like author / musician John Einarson) to cover the Canadian scene. You could be making documentaries for years to come but do you make much money from these? Until then, just give me a link to the CDs and DVDs that you are promoting. I certainly know my music well but I have only been scratching the surface since I became interested in collecting this nostalgia during the mid-1970s and early 1980s when I had a subscription to Goldmine magazine of which I still have my copies. Hopefully Joel Whitburn ,the famous rock music collector, has been busy collecting all this in his vaults.

[@FlyinShoesFilms]

@@BBINGHAM032352 You should get all three volumes of Norton's Fort Worth Teen Scene, if you don't already have them. www.amazon.com/Fort-Worth-Teen-Scene-Vol/dp/B000THID4O

[@djbigleg3228]

for me record sales mean nothing what they dont mention is the major labels did what they could to make sure small independent labels never got in the charts.basically they brought the radio station playlists worldwide & musical freedom died.if radio was run by music lovers musical history would be totally different but in the uk its a joke music means nothing on radio.but we have soul clubs funk clubs & 60s garage night clubs & we are all jumping around to the original records not lame cds.long live vinyl but as an analogue format vinyl is relevant as a digital format its dead.respect to all the bands in texas that lived for music you will never be forgotten it might not pay the bills but it teaches the youth music was REAL,larry & the blue notes & neal ford & the fanatics were the first texas bands i heard.then i found many many many great bands.but sadly why only 3 fort worth comps there are thousands of 45,s worth mentioning.but seriously fuck the industry the executives decided in a meeting to turn vinyl into a digital format back in 84 it was the worst decision ever made.every reissue was butchered metal percussion removed bass solo,s removed organ removed tape echo removed amazing guitar licks removed nothing is safe.so i wont buy digital vinyl get back to analogue & ill buy all the fort worth comp lps but seriously there could be about 100 comps & thats keeping the quality up there as well.i dream about getting in & out or the unreleased version of night of the sadist but sadly for me price,s are just to high so i brought texas flashbacks 1-6 on antar records aip records did quite a few texas comps & eva records.but as far as i know none of the bands got a cent.but they get the next best thing they are known world wide & many say texas had the rawest finest bands in the world so respect to all these bands cause the music culture was alive in texas.what was missing was major bill never done a deal to get distribution outside texas like london american records did,but why cant someone do it now who owns major bills recordings today ??? peace...

[@yelnickmcwawa5858]

"Gargae"

[@trevorcoole4197]

night of the HAM burgalururururu