The Black Crowes Blues Traveler Ugly Feud Between John Popper & Chris Robinson, Steve Gorman

[@rnrtruestories]

ICYMI i did a video on the John Popper arrest where he was armed to the teeth. Pretty funny story here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6vceoqYe7yonpY

[@hydguy]

That whole thing was a sham on the part of the cops. There were no 'hidden compartments' in Popper's SUV. It was a drawer storage system, which are now very popular. Popper's love of firearms and the 2A is as well known as his love of pot for anyone who followed BT back in the day. And they put on killer shows. Got to meet Popper after a show in 2005, and he was gracious as hell. Still have the autographed hat he gave me.

[@OromeVala]

I was friends with one of Poppers best friends who was a ranking member of their team before they made it big. According to him and others Popper developed a giant swelled head when they finally graduated from playing Wetlands and Nightingales. According to my now deceased friend Popper had became completely megalomaniacal and couldn't keep his hands off of his buddy's women and was basically acting like an obnoxious diva and thieving money from the other guys in the band. My buddy sold weed to and occasionally for the band, booked gigs, managed and roadied sometimes. My friend OD'd and died. Those of us that knew him are pretty sure it was because Popper stole his girl. Some people think it was suicide over the loss of Monika. The kid was definitely despondant over the loss of the girl and the harsh backstabbing by John. The general consensus in our scene, amongst the people that know is that Popper is one of the most glaring examples of how fame can warp a person. All of their good songs and jams date from the early period before they got big and these has beens haven't produced anything of consequence since that time. After they got famous and Poppers head swelled the general feeling I got from people that knew them before and after was that John Popper was a dick. I heard this multiple times from multiple people. I also have to wonder how much the gun lobby helped their career since we now know cointelpro was running through our scene like a freight train with "conservative" mafia proxy factions snitching, destroying and removing scene kids and cliques with differing views. Factions that support gun "rights", states rights, bigotry and "white" supremacy were allowed to manufacture and interstate traffic drugs, left alone and fed intelligence about their "enemies" or tipped off because they supported "American values". Those who disagreed mostly either got busted, snitched, were forced off the scene or were forced to live off grid to avoid constant harassment, and terrorization by cointelpro and its army of "conservative" mafia proxies. Popper is like so many, a dupe of his exposure to #NRAyouthbrainwashing and culture programming campaigns. His silly little hobby causes constant #guncrime which bloats police and government expensively creating tyranny and higher taxes. Dont ask him all his dumbass will do is parrot the propaganda he was brainwashed with as a child and refuse to be honest about it. Supposedly John has a really small penis and this might factor into his love of firearms. Certainly the "conservative" mafia and likely CIA were helping push those with ideas they favored and doing dirty those they did not. It's interesting to note that Ann Coulter is a member of our clique and an easy, druggie, party girl in those years right before she gets hired by fox and creates a career and wealth selling hatred of Hispanic immigrants. In hindsight now it sure looks like invisible right hands were pushing her up the chain like they did Popper and his firearm faketriot, police bloating bullshit. Chris Robinson both solo and with The Black Crows has continued to create relevant, great songs and music right up to the present. I originally liked Traveler and wasn't fond of Crows sets but over time it is Chris Robinson and the Crows that has stood the test of time and won my respect and John Popper and Blues Traveler that lost it. Has Popper written a single good song since the late 80s and early 90s? Chris Robinson definitely has. Popper had always been vocal about music just being a business. Its money. Theres no magic in it for him. I guess thats why there is no blues traveler brotherhood but there is a Chris Robinson Brotherhood.

[@charlespancamo9771]

off rip, everyone knows Popper was in the right before even clicking on this.

[@charlespancamo9771]

how does one "abuse rock history" ? and how does one do that to the point of offending some idiot writer for some rag? No clue wtf that dude was on

[@JamesBates-tw1kq]

😊à​@@hydguy

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I’m a Crowes fan, but needing a “foe” to be removed before you enter is a sign of weakness.

[@Jay-bf8yp]

Hearing that Jimmy Page walked away from the tour because Rich insulted him (rejected Page's offer to play on the next album Lions) broke my heart. A few weeks after this, I had 13th row tickets at a beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Turns out that was the last chance I'd ever be able to see Jimmy Page play live. God damn divas!

[@craigmahaney638]

exactly what was popper going to do hit chris with a harmonica.neither is a tough guy.

[@oliverkalamata2753]

@@craigmahaney638 Rockstars always try to play off as tough guys when it's all makeup and tattoos.

[@mrivard81]

Ish.... Most overrated band in rock 🙄

[@screwyootube1]

I hate to see that. It only saddens me, when they take cheap shots at each other. At least they grew up. Both bands were some of the best of the 90s!

[@Dielawn69]

Popper fucking roasted the hell out of Robinson with that Almost Famous/Kate Hudon burn.

[@wheelzwheela]

“I heard you had a falling out with someone. What can I do to make it irreconcilable?” - Stern

[@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84]

*irreconcilable

[@StandWatie1862]

Well wiggy is part of the tribe

[@wheelzwheela]

@@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84 thanks

[@that44rdv4rk]

I really like both bands, but it's pretty easy to side w/ Popper on this one.

[@Stewieboy1995]

Popper seems like a super nice guy unlike Chris Robinson. That guy sings so sloppy nowadays like sing the songs properly. I think this guy smokes way too much weed

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Robinson was struck with a case of "I'm all that" when he first got popular and that affliction hung on for way too long.

[@johnrife7134]

CR is a giant douchebag.

[@ziggylayneable]

@UCd8UB--0BTq7rAWWaaVuKaA I'm the world's biggest Black Crowes Chris Robinson Rich Robinson solo project the Brotherhood new Earth mud name it Chris Robinson is still a freaking d***head. He got mouthy with me in the audience from the stage cuz I was too loud at an acoustic show

[@stuartfishman1044]

Never cared much for either band, but Popper seemed like a genuinely chill guy while Robinson came off as a bitter diva with Steve Marriott envy and a 70's hard rock obsession he'd never outgrow.

[@Dr.Strangmeme]

Before even watching the video I already side with The Blues Travelers.

[@alexroberts9349]

Robinson can't seem to get along with anyone (including his brother)

[@gabegmusic8156]

Same. I still luv the BC's music. I'll stick to just listening to that.

[@alexroberts9349]

@@Edyth_Hedd Good question, I would say more like the American version of the stones (with better teeth )

[@roylatekajxam]

@@Edyth_Hedd Yes, No and Yes

[@charlespancamo9771]

that's what I said. Everyone knows Popper is a fantastic human and we're already riding for him before we even clicked.

[@robswystun2766]

"I had no idea you guys were feuding." ... Sure, Howard.

[@hwogrillo]

According to Howard, he also loves watching Ellen Degeneres dance. Howard is one of the worlds greatest bullshit artists.

[@standinsilence]

@@hwogrillo Ellen Degenerate dancing is one of the creepiest things ever but thats very funny of Howard to say.

[@hwogrillo]

@@standinsilence man, if you think that's creepy..look up the video of Howard kissing Ellen. It's straight up nightmare fuel

[@standinsilence]

@@hwogrillo LOL I just looked it up. I still say her dancing is creepier.

[@gishmoe3088]

My interest in Stern dropped back in the nineties. He talked to David Lee Roth & Howard kept trash talking Ed Van Halen. Roth just moved along, not taking the bait. Later on I heard Howard talking to EVH. Sure enough, he started bashing Roth. Shit stirrer...

[@Krullmatic]

Howard Stern booked them both on purpose.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

Undoubtedly. He's a professional shit-stirrer.

[@rnrtruestories]

@@pablodelsegundo9502 agreed it also happened they had albums coming out the same week

[@Head318Hunter]

NO DAMN DOY DUMMY

[@Krullmatic]

@@Head318Hunter Spunkbubble

[@durtysox]

Baba Booey books the guests, blame him!

[@renaz630]

Who DOESN'T Chris Robinson have a PROBLEM with?

[@Krullmatic]

Right, he doesn't even like his own brother lol.

[@renaz630]

@@Krullmatic I pray for him, because someone has to

[@NJGuy1973]

His weed dealer.

[@renaz630]

@@NJGuy1973 nah he prolly is mean to him as well...

[@lancekreis3645]

himself

[@riggermorpus]

The fact that Chris had a long standing feud with his own brother tells you all you need to know.

[@hankhardigan1104]

He also can't sing for shit

[@TahtahmesDiary]

💀

[@riggermorpus]

@@hankhardigan1104 really? I actually don't mind their stuff.

[@patrickolaughlin6027]

A long standing feud that is always ongoing in some way or another.

[@jimbattista1120]

Rich has a better voice.

[@sque4zy]

I love that when talking about poppers stomach stapling he shows a school desk stapler lol!! 😂

[@rhondajohnson8310]

Okay???! I laughed when I saw that too!!

[@rnrtruestories]

i figured it would get a few laughs.

[@scottnorton4256]

A cheap one too😂😂

[@johnnie5666]

That was a funny way to illustrate major surgery

[@sque4zy]

@@rnrtruestories I def got a giggle from it lol! Great work brother, keep up the grind.

[@bakstabbath]

I'm a fan of both bands.. Chris Robinson definitely had a Diva Rockstar attitude back in the day.

[@MrSpankee02]

I’m a fan of both as well , years ago in Buffalo, I saw Chris turn away a single fan waiting by his tour bus with a ticket stub and a sharpie. Chris wouldn’t give the kid an autograph and his bodyguard pushed the kid outta the way. Some real diva shit.

[@joeymorvant161]

@@sstaners1234 Same. Dig both bands, no idea they shared a tour.

[@joeymorvant161]

@@MrSpankee02 I dig both, as well. What is it to give an autograph? Especially considering the fact that it was just one fan. We're the ones who support you by buying CDs and concert tickets and merch.

[@gregoryporch8395]

Meanwhile the greatest harmonica player of all time shows less than half the ego.

[@ifishforfoodnottrophys7483]

Yes he seems like a douche Roberson

[@casucasueq4479]

The Black Crows; the best band ever... in their own minds.

[@ztarz99]

Rolling Stone ripoffs is what they are.

[@RoseGold823]

@@ztarz99 way worse version

[@deanstanley2125]

@@ztarz99 I would say more like Faces ripoffs

[@craigmahaney638]

right.i would have been fine if the black crowes never came back.

[@timothycormier3494]

True. But their first two albums were excellent! But then it changed and fame fueled egos got in the way of the music.

[@RHINOSAUR]

Crowes are a great, great band, but please read Steve Gorman’s book about the Crowes. You will hate the Robinson brothers!

[@FridayWeekend]

No, I love the music and the musicians. How they act as a person and how the relation was between Gorman and them....is for them. Both have their own experiences. I don't want to be influenced by hearing only 1 side of the shared journey. I'll stick to the music I have good memories of.

[@tooldaniellateralus9298]

I listen to music....not the personality .

[@rticle15]

Shake a tree and fifty bands will fall out that can do the generic blues thing better than the Black Crowes.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

@@FridayWeekend exactly....2 sides and the truth

[@dustinb1070]

@@FridayWeekend my grandparents use to tell me and my cousins.......if one person has a problem with you, it's probably them. If a lot of people have a problem with you, it's probably you that are the problem.

[@bbutler5090]

Anyone who says you can’t judge a book by its cover never saw Chris Robinson indoors wearing sunglasses

[@Frankenstyleish]

I never liked either of these bands, but back in my musician days I had one interaction with Robinson and the guy was full throttle asshole mode from the fist second. Toward the end of our brief encounter he looked me in the eye and justified his entitled childish behavior by snidely saying "We're the black crows" and doing a hair flip. In ten years of touring he's the only "musician" I interacted with that ended in me shouting threats of violence at as he made a quick exit. I hadn't thought about it in years, but recalling that night I realize I hate that preening prima donna to this day. Thanks video, for making me kind of like Blues Traveler.

[@soulfuzz368]

No offence dude but it sounds like you two deserve each other. Okay maybe a little offence…

[@soulfuzz368]

@@Frankenstyleish now that is a response from a full throttle asshole lol!

[@Frankenstyleish]

@@soulfuzz368 Yeah I can see it might sound that way, but notice I was being polite and not filling in the details on exactly how shitty his behavior was or who else was there that he was being as ass to. I was a dick too, sure, but he was super committed to giving me many good reasons to be.

[@NobodyCaresALot]

“What is original?" the singer of The Black Crowes remarked to Rolling Stone. “I’m not going to bang two badger carcasses together and recite poetry and say, ‘Hey, here’s the new thing.’ Mike Patton: Hold my Badger.

[@SigvaldsAmazon]

Mike Patton and a submarine sandwich have more talent than the Black Crowes

[@bobbyheron6749]

I saw the Crowes at what was then monsters of rock at castle Donington, they were on first and absolutely killed it, that was just after shake your money maker, I thought they were brilliant, a big hi fae Scotland!!

[@joeymorvant161]

@@SigvaldsAmazon The Crowes are great.

[@texanbill6032]

I like both bands. With that said, the Black Crows have a reputation of being horrible live, while Blues Traveler has a reputation of being great live. Go watch a few videos and decide for yourself.

[@mikeriggio9801]

You smoke crack

[@imtheroth]

I've seen both live, Black Crowes were just ok. All three Blues Traveler shows I've seen were absolutely outstanding.

[@harrytrent13]

Black crowes in 95 were unbelievable live the peak for the band imo

[@ursafan40]

I've seen both bands, at different times The Crowes were sloppy as hell. Probably stoned and/or drunk off their asses Blues Traveler was tight, even though they were probably stoned too.

[@TheRustedShackleford]

I love the Black Crowes but, there's not a lot of people with nice things to say about Chris Robinson.

[@bernlin2000]

Dude sounds totally full of himself.

[@johnqpublic2718]

“Vinyl-loving producer bababooey” -only a stern fan would say that.

[@henrygvidonas9573]

Maybe if they were referring to vinyl gimp suits...

[@benjaminwatt2436]

funny how these feuds blow over once the guys grow up and realize it never was a big deal

[@ameliaward7429]

Saw the Crowes when they opened for the Rolling Stones. Worst show ever. 45 minutes of Chris stumbling around with a tambourine like an idiot. They played the opening riff of Remedy and dropped the rest of the song for some stupid medley. Man they sucked...

[@NobodyCaresALot]

Lmao

[@lancekreis3645]

i saw BT open for the Allman Bros way back in the day. still one of the best shows i ever saw.

[@ameliaward7429]

@@lancekreis3645 I don't doubt it. They were just a MAJOR disappointment on that tour. I was more excited to see the Crowes than I was the Rolling Stones. Stones absolutely CRUSHED them in every department, especially energy. Lol. Crowes were like zombies. It was pathetic. They couldn't keep up with dudes twice their age.

[@lancekreis3645]

@@ameliaward7429 i had the same experience when GNR opened for Aerosmith. I.t was GNRs first album Axle and co. were trashed and sloppy. Aerosmith put on a very memorable show. They were tight and on point.

[@deanstanley2125]

@@lancekreis3645 same when I saw gnr at an all day show. INXS blew gnr off the stage

[@petergrow3375]

Steve Gorman's book on the Crowes is excellent.

[@roxannemoser]

I've been wanting to read it. I bet he told some real shit, being that he was considered the 3rd Robinson.

[@LOVEnGREED]

@@roxannemoser read the book! I read it in three days, which is quick for me.

[@markgabriel5797]

Indeed. Its a great book

[@brigwood7658]

mentions 'stomach stapling operation' and flashes to a paper stapler on the table. Brilliant!

[@712dal]

By 2001 both bands were pretty much played out..... I liked both of their early stuff when they came on the scene in the 1990s.... good memories

[@freehawk8504]

Chris Robinson has been making good music with his other bands post 2001. Sadly CR's Brotherhood broke up and Neal casel passed away, but that band was freaking great live.

[@Stonecrow25]

Warpath is a great album. So is before the frost after the freeze.

[@freehawk8504]

@@Stonecrow25 the Luther Dickinson on guitar era of the crowes def had the band rocking for awhile. Such an underrated musician. Ever check out Marc Ford solo albums? Some more good stuff

[@ddobry21]

Chris is one of those hyper opinionated types. I didn't even have to watch the video to side with John (but i did anyway)

[@magneto44]

exactly lol

[@sixstringslayer6438]

Nice

[@neuralbliss]

Yea, totally. His ego truly gets in the way when push comes to shove.

[@tooldaniellateralus9298]

I don't listen to an artist cause they are a nice guy or bad guy....I listen cause it's just good music.

[@ddobry21]

@@tooldaniellateralus9298 Neither do I. Not sure what your point is.

[@travisfadness1208]

I went to a Blues Traveler concert, they played Run Around, but not Hook ( the main song that I hoped to hear!! ) Looking back I thought it was the worst concert I've ever been to !! It sucked !!

[@Rock4everR4]

This channel is uncommon these days. There are many interesting stories hidden like the title.🤘

[@rnrtruestories]

thanks

[@mauharley]

Great concept and great production. Just wish that the vids weren't so American centric. Keep seeing stories from the same artists. And most are by-products of MTV, not overly talented or original, and don't have sustained critical acclaim. Occasionally, we get a vid on an already famous UK/Australian artist. It would be nice to see some vids on the plethora of great bands outside of the US, who are highly acclaimed despite not having commercial success in the US.

[@joelhighsmith1049]

I went to HORDE in Raleigh, 1995. Most memorable part was when the lead singer from the Crowes started freaking out over someone in the audience with a laser pointer.

[@warrenwebb8172]

Chris Robinson refusing to play Howard Sterns birthday party would be a good story.

[@rnrtruestories]

yeah i read a little about that unfrotunately there's not a ton about it other than he wanted to be paid $150K to play at his 60th birthday party.

[@stephenbarone4053]

@Violett Fem Stern post Artie is terrible.

[@jwwj30]

Loved Stern in the early days, even convinced me to get a "lifetime" subscription to Sirius satellite radio in 2004 ($300). But once he brought his ultra-left wing politics into his show, after Artie left, I rarely listen to him.

[@hwogrillo]

@@stephenbarone4053 It's absolutely unlistenable. Trying to listen to an out of touch old man fear mongering over covid for 15 straight months is considered torture in many countries.

[@joeterzio7175]

@@jwwj30 Does everything have to be about politics with you right wing snowflakes? Trump was an idiot -- accept that and move on.

[@craigbusick9676]

I worked at a fair in Washington State . BLACK CROWES sold so few tickets that they decided to make the show FREE 🤣 Still no takers. Pathetic.

[@creamydistortion]

Dude, you did your community service hours for the DUI at the State Fair, setting up tents!

[@Skarry]

Aren't concerts at fairs typically free to begin with?

[@monkeyballs512]

@@Skarry not necessarily. Usually, there is an up charge to go on the night where the headlining act is performing

[@Skarry]

@@monkeyballs512 right on. I've gone to concert festivals but the only fair type of things I've been to were in the city and entrance was free. Slightly Stoopid played at one which was surprising.

[@craigbusick9676]

@@Skarry How it works at this particular fair is you purchase your concert ticket and it includes your gate admission. But no concerts In the concert facility are not included in the gate admission. It's the Washington State Fair. Ironically John Popper is now a resident of Snohomish Washington.

[@travisshaw9908]

I wouldn’t mess with popper after that Arsenal they found in his car. I think you did a video on that right?

[@NamathCB]

Recently listened to the CD that introduced me to Blues Traveler and really was the ONE cd of theirs i played over and over. If you've never listened to Their self titled 1990 album, you need to. Alone is one of my all time favs from anyone

[@kansascityshuffle8526]

Looks like the mountains won and that made jealous again.

[@joeymorvant161]

Clever!

[@HarryToeface]

A lot of the times these "beefs" are a way to advertise each other and make things more exciting

[@1p6t1gms]

At one show in Texas some years back Little Richard extended his concert and pushed the Blues Traveler's spot back to about 3:00 in the morning.. if I remember correctly the beer was still flowing when Popper started playing and I ended up with some religious book that Little Richard was passing out that night beforehand. Rock & Roll.

[@johnediii]

I love both of these bands. The most fun I ever had at a concert was a Black Crowes concert in a club in Grand Rapids, MI in the late 1990's. I have never seen Blues Traveler live which is sad. Glad that they seemed to patch things up in later years.

[@dannysrigid]

I've never met a fan of one that wasn't a fan of both. I was at the first 2 shows (St Lois and the next day in middle Indiana) and a few weeks later @ Pine Knob of the HORDE tour. Saw 2 night stand at the Fox Theater with the Crowes including backstage party till 3am. Chris WAS kindof a dick, with a pompous attitude toward everyone. Saw Blues Traveler @ Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor and after the show I went back to driving taxi cab. Drummer from BT got in and I dropped him at the Blind Pig, took his stage manager to the hotel to grab their junk and back to the Pig until closing time, had to get the whole band back to the tour bus by 2am sharp. One of the best concert nights of my life! They were genuinely fun to just hang out and have a few beers with. No aires of celebrity, no entourage. Was really bummed when Bobby lost the battle some years later.

[@standinsilence]

We need to see a Rock N' Roll True Stories-Guy VS Anthony Fantano Feud.

[@javiercoupe6214]

Also, in addition to my previous comment. The mother hips are also on the Horde festival with the Black Crowes .the story is amazing between the mother hips some black Crowes . if you listen to Dean Delray‘s podcast he goes into detail about how the mother hips had influenced the Black Crowes . The black Crowes changed their look at the sound I don’t think there would be a black Crowes post Emorica era without the mother hips. Listen to part timer goes full and shoot out. They have released on Spotify... you can hear the influence

[@Soupygato]

Well Done Sir! I was/am a fan of both bands and had seen them both before Horde a few times but this 'beef' and had my own music show for years but somehow/someway this never caught my radar. It's crazy at times to have something both brought to your attention and riddle-outed both at the same time. As an old dude that still hasn't admitted to myself and still loves to get on the basketball court and baseball diamond Chris is someone I'd love to hoop with. Jaco Pastorius was notorious for thinking his ball-talent was on par with his bass-talent but sadly of course he and that Santana security bruiser .. well yeah, you know the story.... I'd have liked to have played with and against, same as Chris. Keep up the good work.

[@imsmarterthanyou3060]

Dude, you're videos are great! Probably the best, out of all the other threads related to music, I think this one, kills em all. (No pun intended)

[@TheNothing6]

Blues Traveler are better than The Black Crowes by far. Popper has great pipes! Chris Robinson used to stumble all over the stage like a fool!

[@TheNothing6]

@bob lake It's all opinions and preferences! You like the Black Crowes better then that's awesome! I am not nuts or jaded. Maybe you are? I don't know? Either way, rock on! Cheers!

[@TheNothing6]

@@lednails I don't know. I don't care. That thought never crossed my mind.

[@anthonymalloy1333]

About 10 years ago a girl I was hanging out a lot with at the time got me to go with her and this other married couple we friends with. I don't mind a couple black crowds songs but what I didn't realize was this was a DOUBLE black crowes show. One acoustic and one electric with the same set list back to back. WAY too much black crowes for one night. Awful.

[@joebruenger2323]

Summerfest 94 ziggy marly, dave mathews, blues traveler and black crows. It was awesome.

[@chrisreott2180]

Morphine too

[@lauratomczak6797]

I went, I loved that concert... except Dave mathews and Peter Gabriel and blues traveler were on he ticket. dont remember the black crows but I was shrooming pretty good that day

[@bernlin2000]

Damn, DMB and Gabriel would have been the shit. And look at those artist's attitudes especially: way more famous than the Robinson Brothers, yet far more humble. It pays to not have an endless chip on your shoulder.

[@eddiebranden1]

Dave Matthews Band was on the '96 HORDE Tour. This was '95.

[@lauratomczak6797]

@@eddiebranden1 right ok

[@rbilleaud]

I'm more inclined to believe Popper. I was kind of hanging out on the fringes of the Atlanta music scene in the early 90s and heard a lot of s**t about how Chris Robinson was notoriously hard to deal with.

[@FreemanVashier]

Popper and Stern were best buds back in 01 too

[@matthew6427]

Not sure if there's a crazy story or not but I would love to hear about the Black Crowes/Jimmy Page tour. That tour was incredible!

[@aneblockgames]

I saw that show. Best concert I've ever seen!

[@matthew6427]

@@aneblockgames Which town? I went to Alpine Valley and it poured rain 😂 Kenny Wayne Shepherd opened, I think. The next day was The Who & I can't remember the opener that day.

[@aneblockgames]

Mansfield MA

[@anthonymitchell8893]

@@aneblockgames not Mansfield Nottinghamshire ex pit village what a s hit hole ha ha

[@PatTheBatmanFan]

I saw that Fillmore show! It was incredible, definitely one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Bernie Worrell, Gregg Allman, John Popper and Rich Robinson all guested at different points. Phenomenal. All I can say is Chris Robinson shot himself in the foot missing out on that one. A funny thing when Popper came on he and Warren traded solos during a song. John started playing with his usual supersonic speed and Warren would answer back with slow, intense burns... you could see the wheels turning in Popper’s head as he watched him, knowing his rapid-fire approach was not going to compete. By the end of the tune he had slowed down considerably, playing with much more genuine passion. I like Popper and the band and think they have some great songs but I really question the “Blues” part of their name. I can’t ever recall hearing them play anything resembling blues.

[@HuckelAR]

Brave words from a glorified cover band. "I LOVE YOUR VERSION OF 'HARD TO HANDLE'!!!"

[@VanInhalin]

Jesse James, the motorcycle guy, was bodyguard for the black crowes back in the day. Pretty sure he called them assholes or something and said they're the reason he quit. Because of the constant drama.

[@lucamang13]

I’d love to see a video on Unified Theory, the band that was two members of Blind Melon with a former Pearl Jam drummer and new lead singer. Their self titled album was great but they sadly broke up before they could release a follow up. The lead singer was the replacement singer for Live a while back too.

[@robwalsh9843]

I was surprised at how good that album was.

[@AshlynSchaetzle]

I went to high school with Chris and Rich Robinson, back when they were called Mr. Crowe’s Garden. But I also love Blues Traveller. I’m a fan of both bands.

[@Mike_Greentea]

Quit lying

[@AshlynSchaetzle]

@@Mike_Greentea I’m not f#cktard, they went to Walton High School in East Cobb Co in Marietta GA then I believe transferred to the New School and my husband was friends with Rich.

[@douglasskinner6348]

I would listen to the Black Crowes over Blues Traveler any day.

[@RoseGold823]

@Heathcote Shawn that'll be the day

[@LUckybones25]

I love both bands.

[@Mikeyski4]

Blues Traveler are awesome, but they've never made an album even close as good as Southern Harmony and Musical Companion

[@WillJM81280]

Blues Traveler would bury Black Crowes any day of the week on a stage. Far better musicians.

[@davidbailey6397]

Saw both several times. BT was always a burner live. BC was hit or miss. Robinson is an ass

[@scottdavidson526]

I saw Blues Travelers at the Horseshoe in Columbus, OH. They opened for the Stones and they put on a good show.

[@rustyspigot1876]

One of the only shows I walked out of was Black Crowes at the Beacon in NYC. It was UNLISTENABLE. Blues Traveler on the other hand always delivered fantastic bang for the buck (especially when they were still playing clubs like Wetlands and Nightingales.)

[@moonbot7613]

I’ve seen Popper a lot up in a few different mountain towns here in Colorado. Blue Travelers at Red Rocks has been awesome everytime I’ve went for the their July 4th shows there.

[@christpower5402]

This is an extremely interesting channel. I’m so glad that I came across it.

[@tooldaniellateralus9298]

I listen to music Not thier personality....people who listen or don't listen to someone cause of the way they act out of the studio...are truly missing alot .

[@rodneystanger1651]

Popper seems cool as hell.

[@Cocobeankf]

Got recommended this on the Howard Stern Show yesterday, you too huh?

[@schmidington]

I never cared much for either band, really, but this story is an interesting tale about how ego's can lead to poor opinions of another and that escalates into harsher criticism's before devolving into insults and name calling. It's a symptom of human behavior not limited to Rock and Roll or any musical genre in particular. Wars are fought over similar events. The world will be a better place once we introduce a world culture that puts these opinions to the side without letting them create a negative influence.

[@aqua-rian]

I remember the drama but I'm glad they reasoned things out like men. Nice to see beef's put to rest, and they went one more to compliment each other.

[@JasonNation72]

I'm sure Howard had some dudes in his repertoire that knew those two bands were feuding and booked them for the same morning anyway. Howard knew what he was doing.

[@samuelbasye3508]

I truly dig the Black Crowes and have tickets to see them this year but if offered the choice of who I would rather hang out with I would definitely pick Blues Traveller.

[@skeeter197140]

I know Black Crowes are an awesome band, I've never seen them. I HAVE seen Blues Traveller twice, and I'm not a huge fan, but I thought they were incredible live. I missed the HORDE the year both these bands were there (Morphine! RIP Mark Sandman), but I saw the first one with Phish, Bela Fleck, Spin Doctor, etc., and the last one(?) with Primus (they suck!!), my favorite band. That was the year BT was back headlining and it was in NJ, so they were on fire!

[@scottgiacalone3038]

Hung out with BT at Vegas great show great party saw them many times awesome. I already made my comment about the crowd peace

[@TigerHighaf]

I was at the show in Memphis. A friend's band had opened for Dylan and Blues Traveler. This had to have been in May.

[@Ragbab84]

I literally just watched this on that same channel you got this footage from. That's awesome

[@Ragbab84]

@@BTS4990 amorica womb of the free

[@modularmountain3910]

Cut to stock footage of a stapler when talking about stomach stapling... LMFAO

[@pamelajohnson9171]

I have seen the Black Crowrs so many times They have always put on an awesome show I have always admired Chris Robinson for doing what he wants NOT what people want him to do or say He's not in it for the money it's is LOVE of music

[@denisefreitas6727]

Great story. I like The Black Crowes very much, but some people told me they're not good playing live. Is it true?

[@chrisbrooks5501]

I've seen them struggle exactly twice..in 37 shows I've been to..Nashville summer stage on the river and in Raleigh opening for tedeschi/trucks.. almost every other one was fantastic

[@negativeindustrial]

This is such a good channel.

[@negativeindustrial]

@Violett Fem I don’t know how you missed them. They were ubiquitous whatever year in the late 90’s they dropped that popular album of theirs. I’m not a fan either but, you couldn’t walk on my university’s campus without hearing that damn harmonica. Every shitty sports bar, every stupid fraternity house, every overpriced, trendy clothing store in every shitty mall in North America. Ugh

[@AdamJWM]

I have seen Blues Traveler live at Red Rocks on the Fourth of July and they were badass. Never seen the Crowes but I like their first record and that’s all.

[@PeekaPeep]

I'm just gonna be honest here, I REALLY like the Black Crowes (one of my Top 5 favorite bands back during the "roller-coaster" '90s). Was with them all the way up to 'Three Snakes and One Charm' (last album featuring their best lineup at the time) before jumping ship due to how increasingly volatile the Robinson brothers have gotten both in the studio and on tour after that. Finally reeled me back in 12 years later with their successful comeback album 'Warpaint' immediately followed by my all-time favorite BC release 'Before The Frost...Until The Freeze'. Gotta give credit to producer Paul Stacey and North Mississippi Allstars Luther Dickinson and Adam MacDougall for helping to breath new life into the Crowes' sound back then, albeit for a brief spell. And say what you want about older brother Chris, when he's "on the ball" he's still one of the better rock vocalists/frontmen I've seen and heard over the past 30 years. Shame he spent a good chunk of his earlier Crowes period actin' a complete fool instead of honing his craft like he finally did during the late-2000's when the band reformed for the 2nd time. As for Blues Traveler, only know of them from that one big hit they had back in the mid-90's ("Run-Around", was it?). I do distinctly remember not being all that impressed by them back then, sounded too much like a generic "Grateful Dead-wannabe" jam band to my ears (lol). Besides, frontman's harmonica playing left A WHOLE LOT to be desired come to think of it. Crowes, on the other hand, actually managed to endure and still put out enough quality material to get themselves inducted into the R&R Hall Of Fame when the time comes. ;-)

[@dannykent6190]

I don't know man. I actually like both bands, but Blues Traveler clearly has more musical talent... from a purely technical standpoint, there's not much the Crowes play that I couldn't replicate with a few days practice. I am nowhere near capable of accurately playing anything BT puts out.

[@versatilejams]

They also had a big hit with “Hook”, and “But Anyway” got good radio play and had a music video. They are a popular jam band, and if you don’t like Popper’s style of harmonica playing, that’s ok, but that’s kind of like not liking how LeBron James plays basketball….

[@PeekaPeep]

Lol, funny you should mention LeBron because I honestly DON'T like how he plays basketball either. 🙄🤷

[@kwiefinpussi6796]

He loves it when you call him Big Popper

[@fartman8490]

Was the feud over which one was more bland?

[@dirkbonesteel]

I love The Black Crows BUT when I saw them about a year before this, they were the worst live band in history. The vocal were mostly replaced by yelling, cursing, and who the hell knows.

[@patrickolaughlin6027]

Same here , I saw them headline the Further festival and they were so stoned out it sucked.

[@dirkbonesteel]

@@sstaners1234 He grew up. I am buying tickets for their Sept. show in Philly

[@callaghanbrakepads6823]

Blues Traveler four is such a great album

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

I could go the rest of my life without hearing Chris Robinson or Van Morrison ever talk again.

[@birdo623]

Great cutscene of a stapler after mentioning Popper's stomach staple surgery.

[@MKYeahBuddy]

Both awesome bands. ‘Nuff said

[@jacobbrown3479]

The crowes were at their best from 1990 to 94, everything else after that was never the same, they got all hippy jam band-y. 1992-93 was their peak, they fucking rocked in those days.

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

I guess I was under that infamous rock during all this bc I never knew these guys were feuding lol

[@teddnagurski5583]

I was at that Govt. Mule show at the Fillmore!

[@stephencell2290]

I baught a black crows album once. I threw it away the same day!

[@mikeriggio9801]

You're are a liar

[@mikeriggio9801]

You should learn how to lie better than you spell

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another interesting video

[@MrShew54]

My first concert blurs traveler opened for black crows

[@JTB--]

Good stuff. The next days show was probably great with Howard ripping Bababooey a new A-Hole for booking both bands on the same day

[@capttrips1523]

Nah, that was on purpose. Gary even went back and forth from studio to green room fanning flames

[@macnasty1805]

Would be rad if half of your video wasn't blurred out

[@IRgEEK]

HORDE here in Memphis 1996 was the best festival I ever attended, and I have been around a long time. Even though it was BRUTUALLY HOT for even a long timer 901 like myself, was so amazingly good. MTV here and all the rest. Figure that MTV recording out there somewhere. Lenny Kravitz stole the show though in my opinion. By the time BT and Dave Matthews played we needed a nap. 115 F heat index + alcohol + pick yer poison will do that to ya :-) Still an amazing music festival!

[@Ballerina-Girl]

The shade between the two were fierce. Hopefully the make up lasts.

[@jamesgilliland8551]

Years ago, a friend of mine was at a famous strip club in Vancouver enjoying himself. Unbeknownst to him, the Black Crowes had played the local dome there that very night. Lo and behold in walk a group of dudes looking like prototypical rock musicians. They walked up to my buddy, who was sitting up against the stage. A big dude says to my buddy, " hey, how about giving up your seat so my boss can sit there"? My buddy had no clue who they were says "why doesn't your boss ask me himself?" Chris Robinson says "where i come from, I'd have someone take care of you". My friend tells him "where he comes from , we handle our own affairs". Then my buddy asks who they're opening for... the entourage broke out laughing hysterically, a pissed off Chris turns on his heels and leavs in a huff. The big dude apologises to my buddy and says his boss can be "difficult".

[@yeldarbarrow3172]

I enjoyed this tale much more than the video I just watched! 🤣 lmao

[@metpach]

My money's on John popper, he owns a lot of guns...

[@metpach]

@@sstaners1234 Yeah he is.

[@blackpeter70]

By the looks of things Popper loves poppin' them Big Macs. Robinson may not have been Mr. Congeniality, but the Crowes certainly trashed BT when it came to the tunes.

[@bleeding4721]

Stern was so fun before he sold out

[@wworden3868]

Good one, we saw them in Santa Barbara with Oasis great night.

[@danaguilar4519]

I've followed both bands since their inception and have seen both many times over almost 30 years. Young Chris was an absolute douche. He seems to have become a better person recently, at least in interviews. The guys in BT have always been nice guys and great to their fans in my experience. I've shared beers post show and other stuff on the bus with them and they were just down to earth nice people. Musically I'd take BT from 90-95 easily, especially the live shows. Unfortunately with their breakout album and then loss of underrated bass player Bob Sheehan they lost their identity as a rock band and have never really been able to recapture the magic IMO. The Blues Traveler shows from 92-95 were some of the best rock shows I've ever attended and I've seen many. The crowes hit some interesting musical patches in mid career when people stopped paying attention that I thought were sometimes brilliant frankly. What they've done recently with the firing of the rest of the band and evolution to a nostalgia act is hideous though. It shows a huge lack of respect to Gorman, and every amazing lead guitarist that has played for them. Not to mention a tour of playing the debut album front to back is about the last thing that most of their hardcore fans want to see from them. I think the overall career body of work is superior to BTs by a good bit. I like both bands but think the Crowes were probably more adventurous and talented as a unit while I'd much rather spend an hour hanging out with the guys from Blues Traveler.

[@cloud_monkey422]

Chris Robinson was just mad that John popper didn’t suck live like Chris did back in the day lol

[@MysticalHydra]

That Ziggy Marley concert looks eclectic and legendary!

[@jgsrhythm100]

Blues Traveler a Novelty act? Uh Black Crowed debut is basically a Faces album.

[@justjulia8007]

Omg.. to only have seen Morphine 😭😩 I actually wrote to them ( yes I’m that old ) asking them to come to IN.. I was sent a typed letter thanking me for being a fan and that they were currently working on their European tour and then would be back state side & would hopefully include a stop in IN. I was CRUSHED when I heard Mark died on stage in Italy... 🥺 Yeah so about those Black Crowes, I actually won tickets to their show after calling in to a local radio station.. I must’ve been super high because I didn’t even like them, but felt I had to call in just to see.. I ended up giving them away. No love lost.