Top of the Pops - Saturday Night Live

[@dresdnhope]

Aimee Mann ('Til Tuesday & solo artist), Michael Penn (solo artist, music producer & husband), Bill Hader, Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney, Portlandia TV show), Jason Sudeikis, J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.), Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth), Taran Killam.

[@jeffswail9458]

Thanks, that was helpful.

[@marcelwilliamson7384]

Thanks for that I kind of thought that was Amy

[@diamonddave8693]

Heck of a band. Steve Jones incredible

[@mperrotti76]

Ahhh. Aimee Mann and Michael Penn (one of Sean’s brothers). I thought it was ira Kaplan and his wife from Yo La Tengo.

[@theo1856]

Only recognised Steve but vaguely remembered Carrie.

[@henryzlatan1]

What a goodbye for Armisen! Legend!

[@auunnfkristjansson6738]

And Bill and Jason to

[@CoolFellaProductions]

@@auunnfkristjansson6738 This sketch in particular, however, was for Fred.

[@rohsei]

🥺❤️

[@fraggan753]

we use the word legend too inflationary on the internet nowadays -.-

[@kylecduncan]

This has Mick Jones’s spirit in it.

[@carlpop2324]

That looked like it was going to be a joke, but it turned out to be sincere and very, very nice.

[@Bubdiddly]

I mean there was also a joke

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

It was a bit of a joke.

[@CynthiaLK]

This was on the last show that Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Jason Sudeikis were on. It was like their farewell performance. In the same episode, Stefon and Seth got married. :)

[@kiddalingur]

other than the snl actors, no idea who any these people are, nothing in description, but i am guessing they are very famous by the reaction from the crowed

[@carlpop2324]

@@kiddalingur Carrie Brownstein, Steve Jones, Aimee Mann, J. mascis, Kim Gordon, Michael Penn.

[@thearchie358]

This was less a skit, and 1000000% more Fred’s dream ‘sign off’ from SNL. So pure! And smooth, even while skit and the band starts as more of a joke/comedy skit!

[@mholliday3476]

This is one of my fav snl music moments. It’s also cool knowing this was Fred’s last show and Bill and Jason just decided to bounce too. Like what a perfect send off tbh.

[@jonmcgoey1772]

Ya gotta love the, "unguarded, couldn't help myself" smile Carrie flashes at Fred at the 1:50 mark. In the realm of soul mates of comedy, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are tops of the charts with Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara.

[@Prado73]

I love that he looked both ways and smiles. Like he had Carrie and Steve Jones guarding him and he was a huge fan of both the Pistols and SK before he even met her. What a sent off, what an accomplish guy. That feeling must be incredible. And well fucking deserve. He's one of a kind.

[@alexjbennett1017]

One of my most heartfelt wishes is to go out with Carrie a few times and hope we have some chemistry, but of course we are from very different worlds in more ways than one.

[@morrisal]

The best fucking era of "modern" SNL. The best fucking cast. They ALL were brilliant with much more complex talent than a comedy show requires.

[@Marius-vw9hp]

Lorne Michaels once told Norm McDonald SNL was supposed to be a variety show, not a comedy show. But Fred Armisen is definitely the best musical talent they have had in SNL.

[@Guntherthefool]

language

[@fruitoson4227]

exactly

[@rsvihla]

What about the best era and cast that aren’t fucking?

[@welleedelmobasher4238]

I agree especially the cast of season 37

[@dillimeinbilli]

OMG what a lineup. I love how Carrie dances when she plays guitar, quite characteristic of her.

[@chrism8094]

Is that Thatcher's secretary on the drums?

[@fabriziofiore9393]

oh yeah you're right! lol

[@upimulyana8596]

i think he didn't have any job after her retirement..

[@upimulyana8596]

Nigel Smythe-Pennington..

[@scottbergman8662]

No, it’s Ted Lasso!

[@c.d.macaulay66]

No, it’s Jason Sudekis.

[@SwaggMessiah69]

Jason Sudeikis is genuinely one of the best type of person to be friends with, he genuinely cares and appears to be the most emotional whenever someone leaves. Even after he is sending heartfelt messages to everyone like Bill, Kristen, Armisen whenever they do another project/be part of a movie/tv show.

[@dannynysus]

I see what you're saying, his ex-partner, Olivia Wilde, _is_ a callous bitch

[@ronjames4151]

Yeah he is. He broke down crying when he found out his wife was cheating

[@quinnmarchese6313]

@@ronjames4151 thats also a huge part of why ted lasso can feel so personal and affecting, he was probably working through some shit writing that first season

[@markredford84]

@@ronjames4151lol

[@Andreas-ni2lt]

I love that everyone is basically playing the same dull riff, except J killing it with full Dinosaur shredding from 2:32 on

[@jorgestraight4922]

He came in doing what he does best. I was expecting Steve Jones to do some solos, but apparently Chris Thomas isn’t around to do those solo overdubs for him. 😂😂 jk jk

[@jimmy_the_squid9456]

This legit made me tear up, brilliant sendoff to 3 of the best cast members ever

[@paulkossak7761]

Armison is truly gifted. Funny as hell and a fine musician.

[@joelab9222]

A lot of people don’t know about Trenchmouth. Fred can really play the drums. An incredible talent all around.

[@bookworm2442]

Something about Sudeikis crying in the background, man. One of the all time great pieces.

[@TitoHerreraB]

BEST PART: They are actually playing. You know Fred is a music virtuoso that plays everything but it's a nice surprise to see the other guys standing their ground. VERY NICE!!!!

[@tigeechan2040]

Swooning to see Hader on bass.

[@gevansmd1]

@@tigeechan2040 In the SNL History of Punk Hader is faking it but here he appears to be actually playing.

[@andrewstutzman7875]

Virtuoso is a bit much here

[@saltyninja]

haha Hader is the man but I see no indication that he is actually playing that bass. just strumming one string and keeping his left hand locked basically. some of them were probably plugged in and some not. anyway a fun sketch with lots of musical and comedy talent up there.

[@KS-sh4xn]

@@saltyninja I disagree...except the part about strumming one string..of course he is..its a simple punk song not rocket appliances. Watch it again. Hader comes in on time at the beginning and makes the neccessary changes every time he is on screen.

[@Maccorcrain]

Love how Hader has to hide his smile of absolute delight towards the end.

[@andrewsherman3893]

Fred: "who'll take the solo?" All the guitarists look at J. Mascis

[@petetheodocion9542]

To be fair if theyd all tried to play it then he’d have been by far the loudest

[@chasbodaniels1744]

His solo fit the song really well. Great tone, style, and not too harsh for a sentimental number.

[@liz.1328]

Love the crass profile pic.

[@ElementsUnknown]

I have the weirdest feeling like that drummer wouldn’t be a half-bad Football coach.

[@kennyrama]

I can see him as a judge in Maine as well, weird

[@Hellwyck]

@@kennyrama Bud did he eat the po-tay-tah chip?

[@idkjustchangingmyname7343]

Maybe good at baking some cookies too?

[@axelkyster2642]

@@idkjustchangingmyname7343 you mean biscuits???

[@TheGiantKillers]

ummm. They still got relegated, but hey, they won at Everton for the first time since 1960.

[@unicornevil6913]

One of the greatest farewells in the history of TV

[@nickwehle177]

Going through a rough patch right now and this song really hit me and lifted my spirits

[@the406seadonkey6]

I hope things are better. Hang in there.

[@deanbowers7680]

I really, really, really wish that Ian Rubbish and the Bizzaros would actually have an album!

[@Research0digo]

Test Pattern, Final Transmission.

[@bpmc_rojocadelrenzo4096]

@Sgoc Llewsgoc Sex Pistols

[@JP-ve7or]

​@Sgoc Llewsgoc Ian Rubbish --> Johnny Rotten

[@jesipohl6717]

@@JP-ve7or he did a sketch about ian rubbish loving margret thatcher (a bigoted conservative who hated punks) and being an idiot as a parody of how much johnny rotten sucks (aka john lydon also from PIL). The crazy thing is nobody from Sex Pistols (Rotten/Lydon's original band), alive or dead (understatement) is on good terms with John Lydon including one of his former bandmember's Steve Jones who appears in this sketch as well as the original about margret thatcher. But Armisen is a huge punker and what's really beautiful about this is he loves britpunk and he basically got to retire from SNL living probably a childhood dream on multiple levels including actually being somehow british. Hell of an imagination and beautiful mind on Armisen.

[@wvu05]

Ted Lasso has one in one of the NBC shorts.

[@mholliday2411]

Love how this isn’t just how Fred dips out. It’s also Jason and Bill’s last segment. Low key at the time and it hit all the right notes

[@DonPeyote420]

Hey Margaret Thatcher you're alright!

[@jl7204]

Thanks to you i sleep at night

[@eclectica1]

She works every day of the week...INCLUDING SATURDAYS!!!

[@dddanielharryzam]

You keep England safe

[@Hi-mm5zm]

You’re a very SPECIAL LADY

[@ultimatebabushka5155]

Sweet iron lady.

[@mtp4430]

That was so freaking cool. The fact that they're actually playing. I know they are musicians as well as comedy sketch actors/writers, and that was thoroughly enjoyable.

[@divadina2069]

Every time Armesin and Hader do musical shit it just works to the point I’m like “can I buy the record”?

[@Research0digo]

Test Pattern - Final Transmission

[@stevepiazza8770]

Armisen was SO underrated when he was there. His musical gifts are fantastic when coupling it with his comedy talents. He never disappoints when the two come together. I love it when he would have his cast mates in the band too.

[@DrMetPhD]

The letters on his strap mean “Thank You, Lorne Michaels. I love you.” :,,(

[@greens294]

This truly warmed my heart when I first watched it.That J. Mascis solo made this even more special

[@elizabethjolly2335]

I could not love this more. Fred, Bill, Jason, and Taran - four of the all-time greats. So amazingly talented. And the J. Mascis solo - just the perfect touch. For me, this cast was peak SNL.

[@SurrealiamPrime]

i just realized his his guitar strap says “Thank you, Lorne Michaels. I love you.” Fred, you were a gift to SNL. Truly the best of a stellar cast.

[@cakredi4132]

If Kim Gordon plays tambourine for you, you must be so freakin' special.

[@mactire1288]

She wouldn't be much use on anything else...

[@nope110]

@@mactire1288 I mean she can't sing or play bass, but it wouldn't be sonic youth without her EDIT - Idk what i was on back then i love her bass playing

[@zerronyx1362]

I wish I was special...

[@philipcooper8297]

That's Iggy Pop.

[@macmacreynolds8712]

@NOPE I'm assuming that's sarcasm. If you haven't already done so, check out her bass playing on Bull in the Heather by Sonic Youth.

[@mcpete912]

2:56 Jason crying 💙

[@ME-pf6md]

Thanks! I would have missed it without you.

[@helenabegum8395]

Fred, Bill, & Jason's last show 😭😭

[@swissidol8403]

nooooooooooo

[@gregsalter]

That kills me.

[@Justin-ou5yo]

Ooof noticing that hit me like a freight train

[@freshsourmilk]

Watched it the first time, it was like "this is not serious is it?" Now that knowing it was his last show, I almost teared up. Cause Fred Armisen is my favourite person on SNL. Kirsten Wiig is the funniest, Bill Hader is just way too hilarious when he breaks character. Andy is funny but pretty stuck on his own way and his own humour.

[@sratus]

freshsourmilk will forte?

[@martinchong2380]

freshsourmilk u

[@laurenreed7263]

I totally agree. Kristen was by far my favorite bill Fred and Jason would 2,3and ,4. Best era of snl

[@sto620]

I’m not sure if the audience understood the punk / indie rock greatness assembled on the stage, let alone Ian Rubbish!

[@kathyfink520]

Agree Steve Jones!!! But I love Jason on the drums ❤

[@spek-27]

I'm sure they all had a lot of friends and family in the audience, so they probably knew. But I don't think most people at home watching knew or appreciated what that were seeing. This was definitely aimed at a very specific audience.

[@alexjbennett1017]

The only one I recognized without a clue was Carrie Brownstein (who I still have a big crush on) but now having read the roster, agreed, they are indeed rock nobility.

[@joecitizen5185]

@@alexjbennett1017 Steve Jones (heavy set bloke) is from Sex Pistols. J. Mascis (long gray hair) is from Dinosaur JR. Both highly regarded in their genres.

[@alexjbennett1017]

@@joecitizen5185 Thank you! I didn't know their names, but these are both bands I definitely "highly regard" as you say.

[@warnold909]

intro: D Dmaj7 (no 3rd) D Dmaj7(no 3rd) D Dmaj7(no 3rd) When they smash your things and throw them in the bin Em A D You've got to say, "It's a lovely day" When your cup of tea is filled with the Sour Milk Sea You've got to say, "It's a lovely day" C Em D Sometimes it seems like things are falling apart C Em A Just remember it's all lovely. D Dmaj7(no 3rd) D Dmaj7(no 3rd) If your bike collides with where the wasps reside Em A D You've got to say, "It's a lovely day" If life is changing fast - the future's just the past You've got to say, "It's a lovely day" Mates are not around, and you need them when you're down You gotta hang on - It's still a lovely day It is. solo D Dmaj7(no 3rd) D Dmaj7(no 3rd) It's been alright - I've had a lovely with you. (5x)

[@rhllnm]

Thanks for this.

[@Prado73]

Legend.

[@elizabethbartlett1188]

They actually sound more normal with a British accent.

[@theultimatecatloverchannel9432]

I sometimes underestimate how much creative talent each and every member of SNL possess. Skits like these showcase their musical talent very well and it's impressive.

[@ChristaCrow]

Fred’s guitar strap “TY LM I❤️U” Thank you, Lorne Michaels. Amazing. 😭

[@rayray7561]

I've watched this hundreds of times over the years and every time it lifts me up.

[@tysonrinker5958]

Ian rubbish might be a parody but you can tell he's a big fan of the spirit of 77

[@zapkvr]

When did Sex pistols come out?

[@steelman774]

@@zapkvr 76 or 77

[@timstover8824]

I remember hearing this once. The class of '77 was Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Graham Parker, and Nick Lowe. All great songwriters.

[@angryeel2864]

@@zapkvr They formed in the second half of 1975 and played their first gig that November, but 1976 was when they were really rolling with a small following starting to grow and lots of gigs being played. They disbanded in early 1978.

[@M0urnfulD3solation]

I love how J Mascis has the loudest guitar there 😂

[@dannynysus]

As it should be 🖖

[@goranvuletic8873]

Armisen is brilliant in whatever he does. His accent here is unbelievable.

[@danielcharles4085]

This was the best way to end their tenure on the show. Simply perfect.

[@supersmilesification]

So sad :( Love Fred... Great seeing Carrie up there as well :)

[@Looneyboyo]

I remember thinking that Fred's leaving wasn't a big deal- he was never a huge star the way Andy Samberg, Bill Hader or Kristen Wiig were- but then I was thinking back and I realised, he was in virtually every one of my favourite sketches in one role or another

[@bluemoongirl28]

why did i cry when J mascis and Kim gordon stepped in

[@TheArsenalTruexGalaxyPodcast]

Because Nostalgia

[@AlexHernandez-hr9pl]

Me too

[@swiftjohn84]

Totally. Unexpected. My heart skipped.

[@DukeFame88]

Because we're getting old.

[@rajkrishan3092]

I keep coming back to this song and sing along when I'm feeling low...

[@CoolFellaProductions]

Omg why is no one talking about the fact that Fred's guitar strap says "TY LM I

[@yukimaruzam]

I did notice that and wondered what it meant. Also, Craig Ferguson rules!

[@davidgalinat4257]

You think he would have had a shout out to Maggie Thatcher on there.

[@CoolFellaProductions]

@@yukimaruzam Craig Ferguson’s awesome haha!! (changed my username haha)

[@CoolFellaProductions]

@@davidgalinat4257 You’re right! Perhaps it was too shticky of a thing to do? Idk haha

[@hockeyxdrums8360]

Its thank you Lorne Michael's I'm pretty sure

[@richarquis]

Oh my god, how have I not seen THIS before? Not only does Armisen nail his role perfectly, but Carrie Brownstein, J Mascis, and Kim Gordon... And that chorus. fucking gold. Absolutely perfect.

[@jasongrosser8267]

Steve Jones?

[@Kirkdicanio88]

Yeah Steve Jones is the only musician I recognize

[@stevebazin127]

I remember watching this live in high school. My sister fell asleep after update, and I just teared up when I realized it was sincere.

[@bullsfan8879]

You know you’ve watched this too many times when you finally notice the tribute to the creator and producer of SNL Lorne Michaels on Fred’s guitar strap. 👍 “TY LM I ❤️ u “

[@steelydan133]

Whoever is playing the lead is simply awesome, came out so natural

[@travisbarker5175]

J Mascis from the band Dinosaur Jr!

[@MardyMitch]

FYI Bill was actually playing the bass live

[@krashd]

It looked like all 4 cast members were playing live.

[@simonjenkin]

@@krashd i THINK taran might be miming, but i'm pretty sure sudekis is actually drumming

[@patton303]

They’re all playing except for Taran.

[@jeovanneramos5066]

Nice last name natividad !

[@Jacksabbath44]

they're all miming the instruments but they play to the track so it's obvious they learned it beforehand, Fred probably recorded most of it, the drums aren't properly mic'd and they only have one guitar amp on stage and 4 electric players, jason misses some transitions and they all have a beat or two off from the chord progressions :p but it's mixed so good it sounds "live" Fred was perfect

[@anonymousnate678]

So glad they gave Fred the sendoff he deserved. One of the most creative and unique cast members the show has ever had.

[@stratboy518]

Guitar solo and immediately you know it’s J. Mascis. Hail Dinosaur Jr. covid watching in Hawaii 1/17/21 😷🤙🏼

[@keithf5883]

Wow I don’t know how KZbin knew to suggest this old random SNL video... but damn day I needed this today.

[@sherinjohn001]

Idk why, but I have listen to this song maybe more than 20 times, it's amazing

[@missbutter76]

J Mascis makes one reminder: he will remain an electrician of sound via guitar and pedals amalgamated with lyricisms, vocals and shredding pigsqueal beautiful licks. What a major player.

[@kieserite]

I love that I knew who was ripping out that solo before the camera panned. His scales and tones are recognizable and amazing... plus I love that both the jazzmaster affiliated artists entered at once.

[@adnansafat7010]

just how much talented are the snl cast members :o

[@sratus]

It's two chords mate

[@davidmitchell443]

To me J looks like he accidentally walked into the wrong place and someone handed him a guitar and pointed to the stage and he was like "Well, okay...this IS what I do, so..."

[@garycoates4987]

that's how he has looked since 1991

[@davidmitchell443]

@@garycoates4987 LOL

[@Quackamagooska]

The most unassuming guitar god you will ever see.

[@C.Hawkshaw]

@@garycoates4987 1981

[@kirkjamison4520]

J Mascis is a human koala bear, just want to give him a hug.

[@jim2lane]

So this is basically a reunion of every musical artist that's ever appeared on Portlandia 😉

[@avidadolares]

Nah, theres still many who are missing like Eddie Vedder and Johnny Marr off the top of my head. Imagine Johnny Marr playing.... and taking J Mascis solo.

[@lornestein7248]

Just 2 weeks ago, Fred was on SNL with musical band The 1975. Fred was so into Matty Healy at the ending credits. You can clearly see his love for Brit-Pop is real!🤩

[@Damian_702]

The song is so damn beautiful and even more so when you know it's Fred's, bills and Jason's last show 🤧

[@dustyramone]

Steve Jones and J. Mascis . Two of the coolest guys on the planet together on one stage

[@margaesperanza]

I saw the original lyrics when Fred posted it on his insagram account years ago. His first few posts were about his last show too. Still miss him but I'm glad he had Portlandia with Carrie Brownstein and Documentary Now! with Bill Hader.

[@eurodara]

Marga Esperanza well, although he's not a player, Seth Meyers is working on Documentary Now! also :)

[@margaesperanza]

shoot I forgot Seth was one of the main writers too! I'm so glad they also have old SNL castmates show up too! (like Aidy in the Al Capone episode)

[@huongtranthanh5608]

fred is still the band leader on late show with seth

[@Officefan2]

The only 70’s punk song with a J Mascis solo

[@lucasoheyze4597]

It's not a punk song.

[@jlobiafra]

He's got killer tone

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@lucasoheyze4597 Nobody likes you.

[@kirkjamison4520]

J Mascis is a human Koala Bear. Just want to give him a hug.

[@johncollins5552]

@@jlobiafra He's smoking....he always does I reckon, it suits him.

[@edvardferand9934]

It's actually all live. That's cool. And Kim from Sonic Youth and Carrie from Sleater-Kinney? Yes, awesome. I know it's a comedy show but this was generally a good song.

[@piyushmehta1963]

The best cast there lived. Fred armisen your a legend. Bill your amazing bro

[@Hellwyck]

*you're

[@millerhxc]

That Mascis solo! Awesome!

[@josephmarshall1405]

millerhxc so mascis!

[@benmarino1913]

We need a SNL Film about the origins of Ian Rubbish and The Bizarros!

[@the_beast183]

they made one... unless you mean how they came up with the characters...

[@canaisyoung3601]

They had one about how Ian Rubbish's pro-Margaret Thatcher songs broke up the band.

[@benmarino1913]

Yes... They made a skit on SNL...but im talking about an SNL produced feature film like A Night At The Roxbury or The Ladies Man. A film based off an original skit.

[@cavejohnson8665]

I remember when they opened for the Thamesmen.

[@hollydelihgt]

His accent is spot on 👌👌

[@heatherconn6458]

this makes me feel so overwhelmed. i would sell my soul for this to be on spotify

[@zengalileo]

One of the most touching moments ever on snl.

[@sierrasix2003]

My goodness, this is my go to song when things go wrong. This always brings a smile to my face.

[@aidanmullen8873]

I wish I had someone that looked at me the way Steve Jones looks at j mascis when he plays a solo

[@denisadellinger4543]

This really is top of the pops. I love this song. Kind of like Massachusetts Afternoon. Hanging out on the porch, drinking cinnamon beer with you. Hanging at my cousin's place, writing love letters to you. It's been a lovely day with you. It's been alright. It's been a lovely day with you. It's always the happy songs and the simple songs that get us in the gut.

[@marknewbold2583]

That's not Top Of The Pops

[@danmichener8716]

So cool. Awesome fun song and great appearances by the greats-especially Miss Brownstein

[@stevecarey2030]

This popped up in my recommend list and I love the Ian Rubbish bit they did for Thatcher. And about half way thorough when some of my favorite musicians from back in the day showed up on stage I realized, hey I think this must be his last night on the show. Great sendoff.

[@kinocrone7275]

Same here and, the funny thing is, I've looked for it recently and it wasn't available for my region. Maybe they liberated some stuff?

[@Research0digo]

@@kinocrone7275 VPN

[@tomfejes2067]

Wow! Never saw this before. What an incredible send off for Fred. Literally brought tears to my eyes. Amazing.

[@PeterBondeVillain]

Goosebumps.

[@jeffsims8270]

1:49 - That shared smile with Fred & Carrie gets me every time❤!

[@jeffsims8270]

Love Jonesie as well!

[@davegawronik1654]

Miss you on SNL. Fred and hader....what a cast . You guys rock.

[@elgatoconmota1320]

The way J Mascics played that guitar tho i love that body on his guitar definitely my bloody valentine influenced

[@stevemuzak8526]

This is legendary performance. All legends on the scene.

[@aboutkimmy]

Jason, Bill and Fred last show? God I wasn't ready for this 🥺 my babies

[@tbz1551]

His nod to Lorne on guitar strap was a nice touch. "TY LM I♥U"

[@leahdorothy]

omg the thing for lorne on his guitar strap im crying

[@mariaeduardabernardino8429]

after Fred, Bill and Kristen left SNL was never the same

[@chasbodaniels1744]

That’s what’s known as a transition. High school snd college are like that too. People arrive, stay for a while, and make room for new faces by leaving.

[@eat_pray_porg8450]

I'm always down for more Carrie Brownstein and Aimee Mann! And Kim Gordon! DANG!

[@woodrackets]

Steve Jones from the Pistols? Alright.

[@stephandarnutzer5622]

So, I'm seeing Jones, J Mascis, Amy Mann, Kim Gordon, and I think PJ Harvey?

[@fustigate314159]

@@stephandarnutzer5622 No, that’s Bill Hader. j/k, it’s Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney

[@MrAndrewHarley]

@@stephandarnutzer5622 Michael Penn with Aimee Mann.

[@eladcohen1988]

This gretsch guitar looks amazing! she appears in a few more sketches.. I love this thing!!!

[@stardudis]

on Fred's guitar strap: thank you lorne michaels, I love you

[@XxFaifooyxX]

jason on the drums!! ah!1!

[@lukeeldertheinfiniteways8164]

Purely magnificent.

[@toadetteremotewithwiimotio3330]

Their Rigs be like 16 Marshall Amps ... and 8 belongs to J Mascis

[@cellojordan]

J Mascis's solo makes me cry.

[@Elnont]

Hader and Armisen. What an iconic duo for SNL.

[@MikeBodo]

Crazy! Who'd a thunk this would be the send-off for several iconic members of this great cast and the kick-off of Portlandia, which many on the statge (including musicians) either starred or made guest appearances in. Pretty special stuff!

[@APisceanSlant]

@1:33 Fred's Guitar Strap: TY LM i❤️U (Thank-you Lorne Michaels I Love You😭😭😭)

[@SunShineNotAvailable]

A really nice small touch is that Fred’s guitar strap has an abbreviation of “Thank You Lorne Michaels I Love You”.