The Hives - Live (Letterman) - Walk Idiot Walk

[@Hawkman1116]

All I gotta say is the lead singer makes me want to sing, the guitarists make me want to play guitar, and the drummer makes me want to drum the hell out of it. THIS is Rock 'n' Roll!

[@FernandoMartinez-xw6se]

And the bass man ...uff

[@kjmorley]

The lead singer reminds me of Jagger… Totally committed to the song.

[@judythepunk461]

everyone always forgets the poor bass players ;(

[@GEEXD031]

@@FernandoMartinez-xw6se How can you miss the bass like.. LISTEN TO THAT FUCKING BASS.

[@saidoterodiseno]

@@kjmorley He's like a mix between Iggy Pop and Mick Jagger

[@FreakySwe]

''Hello people! We are the hives as the man said'' HAHAHA XD

[@BB-pi2wd]

It's 2023 and I still can't get enough of The Hives.

[@AbstractVideo1992]

The Hive - Bogus Operandi

[@PeterByker]

The Hives - Bogus Operandi

[@spyretto]

And now they're back

[@neilcitter8159]

A damn force of nature

[@elina0301]

Sweden represent! 🇸🇪

[@ps2aphex]

The Hives brought me here

[@davidmurphy8364]

Love that drummer, he always hits hard, not afraid to beat the shit out of his kit.

[@paulself8698]

He hits those drums like they owe him money!!!!

[@EmilJonsson94]

The Rolex of drummers

[@guypalmer7961]

His name is Christian Grahn aka Chris Dangerous.

[@BOTiTTE]

Almost read kid instead of kit.

[@davidmurphy8364]

@@BOTiTTE 😂😂😂😂

[@YouthEnergy]

For some reason, Clockwork Orange comes to mind when I see these guys.

[@K50ATTACK]

As a swede I gotta say we did a good job here.

[@burneyvisser]

Dam straight u did

[@itwasnt3369]

Yep....plenty good music from Sweden mate.

[@futuristica1710]

Yup. You took Skåne but gave us all so much great music. We’re even now. 😅

[@zeMasher]

@@futuristica1710 You can have Skåne back any time!

[@bscepter]

You were also responsible for The Nomads, who were doing this a decade before The Hives!

[@michaelolz]

These guys know what they’re doing. Perfect performance.

[@rafaelquinonesjr.8552]

Definitely agree! Two years after your original comment and no dislikes!

[@The9thPawn]

I would like to take this time to apologize to all the loyal fans of The Hives. I once was a loyal fan myself, but I became distracted with less worthy music, and stoped listening to them. Tonight however while surfing youtube, I found this video, and have remembered the amazing sound The Hives were capable of, and I promise you all, that I shall resume listening to this unique, yet kick-ass band, and once again become a loyal fan, like all of you.

[@SleepyBoysPhotos]

Did you become a worthy fan again?

[@kwxl]

Yeah what happened?

[@AdrianBeegoatz]

We all end up coming back to this sanctuary.

[@loris-bismar]

Äsch, it happens. It's just a natural thing for a music appreciator to wander around finding other new music worlds to experience, but we always come back to the music special in our hearts. Right now I'm all back into Blind Guardian. I haven't been here since 2002. It feels great being back here again and I love every minute of it.

[@Lallashred]

A young Mick Jagger + Alex Delarge = Pelle Almqvist

[@14muser]

When I saw him for the first time in a concert i was like "OMG Alex Delarge!"

[@Seamusin1969]

I would say a cross between David Johansen and Iggy Pop. Very clear Iggy and the Stooges and New York Dolls influences.

[@TreeBeardNero]

YES! Especially Pelle 's kubrick stare and wide beautiful eyes! :)

[@danb8891]

And Iggy Pop

[@kevinwalsh8483]

LaLallaLoves 👍👍👍👍👍

[@dreamofatiger]

This is what a rock band should look like and sound like...

[@iamhereblossom1588]

Their stage presence reminds me of mc5

[@TotinosOtherBoy]

Nah, a rock band should sound like themselves, not all rock has to be this or AC DC thats fucking boring

[@GeordieHandle]

What? Contrived rip-offs?

[@mrsnoopyaaaaa]

FUCK YA!!!!!

[@yoelwindahl902]

Sounds exactly the same live as it does in the music video.. Amazing

[@samuelstalcup]

Ethan Bradberry 90% the same either way amazing

[@TheFleidermaus]

Great musicians.

[@Didymus-vz6uy]

It doesn't, but it still sounds good

[@QuantumMind88]

I feel the same way; amazing!

[@DJChipsandGarlic]

unlike most live bands. they can actually move and play at the same time lol

[@dustdevil9614]

Im 100% metal but man the Hives are one of the most jammin bands ever.

[@How_are_ya_now_]

Fuckin aye

[@secef316]

I remember Letterman after the break still gushing over the Hives, "I just wanna say a little something about The Hives; that's all we're looking for, is for someone to come in here and do THAT" with Paul adding "That's a show band!" Wish I could find the clip. Rare to see Dave get so blown away by a musical act like that.

[@Havreflan]

Maybe if we're nice we can ask Don Giller about it

[@Smyleib]

OMG. I remember being in the audience for this back in July 2004. Good memories!! The Hives 4ever.

[@daniglue]

I was in Irving Plaza for their concert. It was amazing.

[@oOSabianOo]

I've seen the Hives live. This is simply not comparable to the enegry level they generate.

[@davicus100]

where at?

[@islicemango2318]

I Saw them today

[@kalelvigil1510]

Saw them last night

[@TheFleidermaus]

I am envious!

[@OpaqueVisions47]

That's the bad thing about bands playing talkshows etc. Not their typical audience so they are usually pretty reserved.

[@paulthoresen8241]

More Jagger than Jagger

[@gyromatical]

The camera work is amazing here because they have something to work with - The Hives are so animated it's amazing. Definitely one of the best musical guests he's had, and I love how Dave gets super pumped and psyched afterward. Classic moment.

[@jimmythecreep]

i attended musicians institute in the early 90s...a great music school with great musicians from all over the world...but those players from the scandinavian area...especially the drummers, were mind blowing...must be something in their water...that being said, the hives rock, they are a real fire breathing rock N roll band. \M/

[@mulph7738]

Yes. Sweden has alot of kick ass drummers but USA got Dave Grohl

[@Thellbro]

What institute?

[@HowlinAdamJames]

Greatest live band is an understatement!!! Hives are Law!

[@dogma427]

what the fuck its been 9 years

[@patrickhart6655]

You shut your mouth. We don't talk about that here

[@gchhuman80]

+Patrick Hart its been 9 years

[@mikeimmonen6619]

It's been 12 years since tyrannosaurus hives.

[@americanpancakelive]

Have seen them live and they are like a hurricane. I feel like they are an amalgam of Devo, The Stooges and the Rolling Stones.

[@25johnlowe]

Truly awesome band live

[@hotconductor4749]

Life goal

[@layditms2]

Yes Millenial Imitation

[@auresitarm]

They are sooo good!

[@bootsauce47]

I love there guitar tones! Clean is so underrated. Sounds great on You tube. You can even focus on Dr Destructo's bass. These guy's are a whole bucket of fun... Long live the Hives!

[@muhgtra2sd]

This band is marvelous, apart the happy and involving vibe they always make out I feel spellbound and magically caressed by their shouts, they scream so loud and I love listening to those spacious voices which are the most important characterisitc in their style. Even being from the northern they proved that a foreign band can supply a good work and that faith and dedication on music will always be commended and rewarded, honestly!

[@benmccann2180]

what happened to interpol's hair mozart #chippie

[@TheFleidermaus]

This response is marvellous. A very exotic usage of English.

[@vaettra1589]

I wonder what you were smokin there, fretui

[@lsteiner]

Dave Letterman has an appreciation for ALL good music!

[@iBradFilms]

holy shit Pelle killed it

[@TreeBeardNero]

And then he dragged it out of he'll and killed it again!

[@alexn4843]

My favorite new song, even though it's about 10 years old.

[@TheFleidermaus]

Likewise.

[@2ValveMiri]

Over 10 years old

[@spacemaker8760]

This is my fav Hives song. Before they went pop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWqsmKNmjbOoiJo

[@jsgoentzel]

Until you have seen these guys live, you have no idea just how good they are. They blew me away. Great showmanship that you don't see from today's bands. Rock on Hives.

[@kos4290]

15 years later, i saw them live today and it's the best show i've been to

[@jasonrees9676]

Saw them in 2002, and again last night, and they are still THE greatest band going.

[@erino89]

I LOVE the start, "We are The Hives, as the man said" lol :D

[@MrEmiyo]

The Hives has to be the coolest live band in the history of modern music.

[@danb8891]

A conversation of The Hives member at their beginning : - Hey we really need a badass singer - What do you think about cloning a 1968 version of Mick Jagger ? - That would be killer !

[@TheFleidermaus]

He looks a dead ringer.

[@TotinosOtherBoy]

But they put just a bit of Iggy Pop in there

[@swedmiroswedmiro1352]

@@TotinosOtherBoy You allways put a splash of Iggy in the mix for everything!

[@BOBSAGET-sn8ex]

2007 is when the sixties ended

[@mavericknoone]

and all i've got to say is "yeaaaah" Win

[@HowlinAdamJames]

This is great, perfect for TV!!! They can make you move if your 4 or 80. Thank you for your music.

[@111dv]

this makes me want to be in a band so bad......that performance was flawless....that one part when he matches his voice perfect with the guitar....that is amazing....matched perfectly......5 stars

[@antoineroquentin2297]

mozilla firefox brought me here

[@merryprankstermatt]

In the words of Bill Hicks, I WANT SOMEONE WHO PLAYS FROM THE FUCKING HEART!!!!!!!!

[@achillessoul9713]

Fan vad jag älskar The Hives

[@ThomaDJ-in8gn]

jupp!!

[@mragren9853]

Jag med! Såg dom första gången -98 på Arvikafestivalen, förmodligen det bästa jag sett…..🔥🎱

[@kenschiller6441]

Swedes..

[@TheFleidermaus]

Brilliant, but only ABBA and Roxette. This band is BRILLIANT and still playing.

[@Andzen]

Awesome. This is the kind of band you listen to when you're sick of peace and quiet!!

[@pmbear]

Any band that can rock out in spats has a whole other level of intensity.

[@Bigjondotorg]

members from the hives, the vines, the strokes, the white stripes should make a rock supergroup album. best bands from the early 2000's by far. miss the naughtys (00's)

[@califinn]

I love the big man...it's like, okay you've got to repeat this chord for the enitre song...and he just makes every moment his own. Rocking it out all the way.

[@zacksmith7378]

OMG, they still sound awesome in 2021!

[@PW-le6cr]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen Letterman praise a musical artist so much

[@andrimufid2195]

Watch his interaction with 'The Heavy' after they perfromed

[@PW-le6cr]

@@andrimufid2195 well, they do have a major advantage with over 10 people in the band

[@HivesGirl]

They did awsome in this preformance, but if you have seen any other live preformance by them they are alot more energetic. they are really holding back. generaly Pelle is like the energizer bunny in hot swedish singer form, he is normally all over they place but this song still rocks, as always

[@ralphus555]

Just discovered this band from Justin Hawkins Rides Again... Again. How did I miss them? Just amazing!

[@xTheOxx]

Goddammit, I love that drummer!

[@richiep3520]

2023 and their 2 new single releases are the tits! They are gonna explode this year.

[@bruhjale]

saw them live in Riot fest in Chicago. they rock!

[@watchdog4353]

bruhjale Me too. Great show

[@MyApology92]

... Ohh, I'm so proud! The best swedish band ever! My friend knew Pelle when she was 4!

[@CandyPants627]

He has such a great voice.

[@johnnynorrisjr.39]

Howlin' Pelle Almqvist = Howling Dr. Matt Destruction = Bass Chris Dangerous = Drums Vigilante Carlstroem = Guitars Niclaus Arson = The louder Guitars THE HIVES ARE LAW, YOU ARE CRIME

[@darkestknight4159]

I had never heard this band until this performance and afterwards I'll never forget them. Absolutely awesome!!

[@dieterotten8728]

I saw them live in 2006 they were opening for neil young it was amazing, they electricated the whole arena. i will never ever forget it

[@martinandersson5309]

Älskar att basisten ser att ha världens tyngsta jobb!

[@goodjah8946]

Lite lätt "tysk porrskådis"-vibbar;)

[@Friable]

My god, they are fantastic live, never seen such great artists before!

[@JackWMS14]

With an album called 'Your New Favourite Band' and songs like 'the hives are law you are crime', I think that whole 'Swagger and ego' is part of the act. They've always had that attitude and it suits the very well.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

I’m sad Dr. Matt Destruction had to leave the band due to health. Best stage name ever.

[@adamfitz22]

such a great band

[@SoFarSoGoodSoWhat14]

Thanks KZbin for recommending this after 16 years 😅

[@DaniWelshVM]

Ive watched this maybe 50 times & still LoVe it!!!

[@kashmir87]

I'm from Hungary and I love them!

[@byamrcn]

Watched Letterman from the start at NBC to the end at CBS...thought this was one of the best rock performances ever on his show. Great stuff from real, actual musicians. Thanks for posting this.

[@Thellbro]

Dave was sure a better host than Conan when having The Hives on the show. Conan got grumpy and pissed because Howlin’ Pelle ”stole” all the attention and spotlight. Like, what were they going to do? ”Hi, we’re a band from the other side of the world, we’re not going to put any effort in to our performance. Dave on the other hand saw that the band gave 1000% on stage for the audience.

[@EverAppl14]

Remember when the Hives, The Strokes, and The White Stripes all got big at roughly the same time? What a time that was.

[@layditms2]

Lol Very imitator era

[@duffman18]

This was the first song I ever learned on guitar. Bloody hell that must have been at least 16-17 years ago now. I feel so old.

[@furiouspitbull3000]

I like how hw sings is it only me or what......come on he has a unique voice!!!

[@StackCityEntOfficial]

I swear to god, man. There must be something in the water over there in Sweden. You guys are have no trouble spawning amazing bands. Rock on, Sweden, Rock on.

[@gdaym8635]

Underrated I like em tho

[@fightfannerd2078]

so many good bands came out in the 2000s

[@2ValveMiri]

True

[@knitkk]

Dude. They're freakin awesome livee. I want to see them in concert soon.

[@taurogames]

Young Mick Jagger + Young Iggy Pop + Elvis Presley suit = Pelle Almqvist

[@Fredrikwatchesandartwork]

Best Rock band 🎸🎤from Sweden 👍🇸🇪

[@spacemaker8760]

This isnt rock its pop.

[@graffitibob]

looking like a young Mick Jagger. mad Jagger vibes. love it. can't wait to see them later this year! (the hives, not the stones lol)

[@ckennedy1989]

Wow, pete sounds just as good live as he does recording. Great band, not a big fan of there latest works, but there still great albums!

[@elina0301]

Sweden Represent!🇸🇪

[@Lookherewhatsup]

Jag med 🔥

[@JJSurma]

Also, love the Hives.

[@kevind825]

If this band does not hit the top of the pops around the world, how is there any hope for punk and or rock on the world stage. I guess that is for rap and bubble gum now. Shame on the world of apprciation for soul generating music.

[@marceloheredia344]

Estos tipos te levantan hasta a un muerto.

[@antonellaaguilera4203]

Marcelo Heredia mal!!!

[@F1god04]

I've always wanted to see them live. I love how they're so into their audience. You feel that they love what they're doing.

[@fernandoaguilar7114]

simply perfect performance 👍👍👍👍👍

[@gregoireb3032]

Best part is the house band didn't force themselves upon the band to "play along" as usual...

[@joctee]

Excellent live performance. They rocked Letterman's tv-studio!

[@phille_s]

Yeah, the band is from Sweden, =) We are very proud that we have a very good band in a so small country!

[@UltraRobbie]

They do actually sound perfect live :D

[@gholwiih]

I just love the jagged and not too distorted sound of their guitars. It sounds so much harder than over-distorted shit. Kick that treble, mates!

[@Mintcar923]

In an alternate dimension they were a legendary 80's band!

[@Vitorio582]

This is the first time I've seen a thumbnail having a lower resolution than the actual video

[@PRCIzzy69]

This is an AWESOME performance

[@michaellynch743]

I saw them live years ago, truly the best show in town

[@gabrielfierro7429]

They coulda been the next great thing whatever happened to them ?

[@ClubDominoEnglish]

They are the best Rock N Roll band ever!! Thumbs up from Croatia

[@MrPerwestman]

This is great!

[@valeriemcneal2189]

I never understood their appeal. Definitely no longevity.

[@tomash9131]

[@fredder100]

That was one hell of a high kick at the beginning lol.

[@contully]

chris is an awesome drummer!

[@Slow.Learner.Devolution]

Its strange to hear such a clean guitar sound and have it rock