TOPPOP: Mothers Finest - Piece Of The Rock

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I worked as the senior sound system tech for over 100 Mothers Finest shows. They are wonderful people and have a unique ability to satisfy an audience. Now, I'm 473 dog years old and wish them well from Thailand.

[@DougCanney1]

I probably met you somewhere down the line, I played with doc Holliday, kruella DeVille, Bo Black, Maniacal, a few bands during the '80s and '90s. Mother's finest was the most kick ass funk rock band that ever was for many years there. I distinctly remember them sounding fantastic whenever I saw them play live. We opened for them a couple times actually. I'm from New Bern North Carolina. We played with them at Jaycee county fairgrounds I believe.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

Hey Doug! Played much of Eastern NC with both Mothers and Nantucket@@DougCanney1 PePe Daniels was the drummer the first time I worked with them. I worked a couple of tours out of LA and when I returned Barry Borden was drumming, I was sorry when the band fired Michael Keck, when he tried to sell his keyboards on Craigslist, he was robbed. I have also worked with Prince, Motley Crue, AC/DC, Metallica, Deep Purple, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and a few more you may have heard of. I know New Bern and that area. One night, we were running from Greenville to Virginia Beach. AS we passed through Cherry Point, a tank crossed the road ahead of us causing us to slam on brakes Unfortunate, Mothers couldn't pay "A" system rates so I never got to take our "A" system out with them. The low end was much better.

[@thumbsaloft]

It's so sad that groups like them never got to perform at shows like The Grammys. Could you imagine it, they would blow the roof off that show and that crowd!

[@buzzsaw6341]

Best underrated, underexposed, under everything band ever. You had to see them in person to understand what I am saying.

[@russellworkman8858]

You're right!! I saw them in 1978 at Winthrop University.

[@blairbeale7673]

I've been fortunate to have seen them 3 times and I enjoyed every show. They're fantastic.

[@j3193music]

Couldn't have said it better! Saw them; was especially curious if "Give you All the Love Inside" would be as spectacular as on the Live-Album....Yes it was!!!

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I worked as sound engineer for about 60 MF shows in the 80's.

[@justarepublicandog2505]

Saw them in Greenville SC in 1978?-79? With Molly Hatchet and Nantucket! MF stole the show! Best live band ever!🥳

[@kevinjensen2392]

Another one of those great bands that didnt get the exposure they deserved

[@alexdrummer2175]

Their cover of Steppenwolf Magic Carpet ride is amazing

[@douglasfears2205]

This song was our high school basketball team’s warmup song! People came just to hear it! Great band with a unique sound.

[@RobinMcPherson-k3m]

Loved them. We use to go to Agora Ballroom every new years Eve to see them in the 70s.

[@thumbsaloft]

Mother's Finest became the most dangerous opening act in rock, blowing away headliners like Aerosmith, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, and Ted Nugent.

[@tracithomas6543]

Foghat, Black Sabbath, Greg Allman Band, and AC/DC as well!

[@dacawone]

Blowing away?

[@rondashelton6561]

Yes me & my BFF are going to see them in concert Friday 5-19-23 here in South Carolina 🎼🎵🎶

[@WilliamDavidHenslee]

How was the Show? Very curious to hear about that.🥵

[@tejobel]

Saw them live last week here in Venlo, the Netherlands. Very powerful performance and they kept the best for the last: piece of the rock. They aged ofcourse, but still very powerful

[@tracithomas6543]

I’m an Atlanta native (where MF is from) and have been a fan since the ‘70’s, when I was in junior high. So glad to hear you enjoyed seeing them last month - We’re going to see them play here on the 29th and I cannot wait!!!

[@TreeTop9]

@@tracithomas6543 They are playing tomorrow night (Dec 30th) at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.

[@davidmuir7711]

How is it that this vocalist isn’t recognized as one of the greats? Such vibrancy and energy. The whole band should be enshrined.

[@pglover64]

I agree 100%! One of the best live performing groups I have ever heard/seen. BTW, I have been to over 100 concerts and back in the day I went to over 20 rock band/jam competitions and MF always brought the house down and funked their asses off. BTW, I believe they are still performing live today.

[@melissawyndham4801]

They are! My ears are still ringing from being on the second row. Worth every moment and as good as they were in the early 70s!

[@anthonyrichards9512]

I have always loved this song!! ❤❤❤

[@danamathews5712]

Have loved this band since 1977 when I saw them in concert, we just saw them at the HickoryNewton NC speedway for Rockfest 2 and after all these years still AWESOME, still one if my favorite rock/funk bands. True legends of talent . I’ve seen them in several cities and always attend when they’re within 3 hours .

[@vickieglover7126]

Me2

[@JClaus1221]

What wonderful time capsule, I saw them the next year at Six Flags, can still remember Baby Jean in that outfit. A superior live act, no one wanted to follow this, but everyone wanted them for the opening act. The fans followed them and guaranteed sell outs for the headliners.

[@05645ci]

They played the southern club circuit in the late 70's and their funk/rock fusion was fresh and hot; saw them a bunch of times and they were as good anybody live back in those days. Woo Hoo!

[@icklearly]

Just freakin awesome. These guys opened for so many band in Gville SC. I must have seen them 10 times. Always a great show!

[@csutton161]

Same here, last time I saw them was at the Handlebar in Greenville in 2012 ( I think) First time I saw them was at the Champagne jam in Atlanta in 1977. Both shows were AWESOME.

[@j.paulmartin5287]

ATL Skating Rink Classic !!!!

[@dannyderidder4957]

I think I must have come to know Mothers Finest listening to Alfred Lagarde and Hanneke Kappen on the Dutch radio and later saw them on Toppop at age 15. They mostly played pure hardrock but his one made their playlist also. Thank God!

[@markericburke5303]

Seeing them at new years party in Atlanta was awesome this was in the day and I'm trying to tell you that it was one of those moments that you cherish 😍 old guy from the day being a bass player and watching wizard play stage front with all his glory was amazing still have the memories in my head

[@catootjex472]

'Toppop' was a Dutch weekly top 40 show on television in the 70's and 80's. This is from 1978, judging from Joyce' clothes - she wore the same during their Grugahalle-concert in Essen, Germany in '78.

[@scarlettohara3947]

So freaking great....going to see them in Feb and can't wait!

[@tracithomas6543]

End of this month for me - I’m so stoked!!!

[@scarlettohara3947]

@@tracithomas6543 awesome!

[@taraoliver503]

One of the very best!!! Never gets old!!!

[@georgenichols61]

They ALWAYS put on a great performance 🎤🎤🎸🎸🎵🎵

[@jefffox797]

Saw them 4 times. Awesome band.

[@JRWYJR]

glad I'm not the only one with some taste

[@ronanderson8490]

Why doesn't this video have more views?

[@svenjansen2134]

Twee keer live gezien, fantastische band!

[@CoondawgPD]

You’d hit a party somewhere and bam…..there they were. They played EVERYWHERE. I remember crashing a prom or some other school function over at Chamblee and they were jammin there. A local fav back in the day and a playlist must have. Love me some Baby Jean

[@davidmccoy4863]

I worked with Barry Borden...the drummer for 5 yrs when he was with Marshall Tucker

[@lorrigriffin4007]

Fantastic!!!!!

[@jimbailey6802]

Chattanooga 77 great show. Wore out this 8 track in 77 trans am

[@djrobert85]

good drive!

[@rainergoertz2070]

I lieke and i miss the Keys bei Mothers Finest !!!

[@Aberdumbie]

Dang these guys rocked!

[@snapfinger1]

Hot ‘Lanta number 1 House Band. Crowd pleasers. Get your azz out there on the dance floor.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

Well, I don't know about that. I worked over a hundred Mother's Finest as sound tech for the audience sound system. WE never played Hot Lanta or the Electric Ballroom (same place, different name) in that period. Never the less, Hot Lantanas did have some sound and lighting equipment and altho many sound techs did not like the Terry Koehn sound system they had, it was cheaper at settlement than bringing in a real sound company. I think the last show I did there was SIMPLE MINDS, the Scottish band back when Donnie Graves was still the manager.

[@dar44445]

I'm a Mothers Finest Lover from wayy back !!! I can't believe how tight they still are...Rockin' my Arse OFF !!! #ThankYouForTheLove (see y'all in 3 weeks - YEAH !!!!)

[@kimberlybaker423]

Mothers Finest RULES!

[@bezaytsuhni722]

This is glorious

[@johnstoecklin2788]

Their album Iron Age can hold up against just about any heavy metal album. 15 when I first heard it. 58 now. Still blows me away. Wish I could find video of even one song from that album. Any suggestions?

[@Ginrummy33]

I had their "Another Mother Further" album on cassette back then.

[@michelleryan6168]

U just had to see it to believe it🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@uzziahisrael4230]

Top of the line rock & roll…

[@faceman9117]

just goes to show what 'beautiful music' we can produce when we come together as a people no matter what....

[@rubyshackelford4874]

Can't wait to see them in Carrollton this May!!!

[@paulwitveendaal3381]

onlangs live gezien ouder geworden maar stond nog steeds als een huis

[@kerryelainahayes-warrior]

I love you SCOOTER, RENEE AND DOUGLAS .. ALWAYS

[@kerryelainahayes-warrior]

Last but not least, MY PAPA, KENNETH NEWTON BLACK... WENT OUT WUTH A BANG... JULY 4TH 1994... TEXAS

[@gregoryhertzog5634]

Mother Finest Soul ful FOR ever Lasting Funky,Fungky, Hardware, Harder, Roots ,RHYMES, Rorker & Rollercoaster Gospels, Country& Western Groovy , Groove . NUBIAN AFRICAN Players. Have M.f. GREATEST hits 💿 CD 2021.

[@jameskearney4100]

Loads of people went to see the opening band " Mothers Finest"!!!!

[@rupprechtknecht3103]

Tonite Augsburg Bavaria Germany 🔊🎵

[@gronzkin.l.6261]

Ad Visser is Mothers finest ....Toppop...

[@fanndisgoldbraid3183]

This was during high school, and these guys (and gals) were hot. HOT! So many great songs!

[@jerrygarner]

Get it!

[@uzziahisrael4230]

Can’t listen when driving, I’ll get a ticket every time 🤪

[@Armistead_MacSkye]

ATLANTA'S FINEST

[@thomford3386]

Okayyyyy! Where the hell did these videos come from??? When Mother's Finest came out with their first Epic/Columbia album, (Mother's Finest) I've been a Fan/Follower since. during their heyday 76" to 79 or 80, these videos did NOT exist, "OR" the record label did not promote them... Thus, MF not getting the recognition that they deserved.... Sad

[@I-Libertine]

This is sooooo good. (See you next new years at the Fox?)

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

During the 80's, our sound and lights did New Years shows at the Fox for ARS, MF, and the Dixie Dregs.

[@thumbsaloft]

Baby Jean Kennedy is the ABSOLUTE GREATEST FEMALE ROCK SINGER EVER, and yes I do mean EVER! I'd put her up against any female rock singer you can name!

[@ThreeWolf4Life]

This

[@michellewhitfield2022]

Me too

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I worked as a sound tech for Mothers Finest. Joyce was better than great! They are still doing shows. I retired to Thailand.

[@elizabethharalson7903]

My dog starts woo woo yow hooo ,she got good ears.

[@denisecantrell3198]

♥️♥️♥️

[@toddjames9232]

Looking at a young Barry Borden (BB Queen) on drums. I was blown away when he joined Molly Hatchet, but he made them sound great.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I worked with the Mother's sound system. I knew Barry but his wife, Brenda Borden was the receptionist at our sound and lighting warehouse. Last I heard, Barry is working with Marshall Tucker, the only band I ever worked with as audience sound mixer and lighting director. Bizarre story.

[@gerrardwicker8382]

Totally agree BB. Bad Ass!!!!🤘

[@reg_in_sc4572]

@@topixfromthetropix1674did you work for Rock and Road Audio?

[@hellboundrubber4448]

I just found on recommendation from the bass player for Rolls Royce, "Car Wash".

[@michelleryan6168]

Idk how she danced w them high heels!!!!

[@guitaristinseattle]

Fkn YEA!!!!

[@alisakenney6165]

Superbad band!!!

[@shermanlowe5538]

I saw them at sandy creek between Montgomery and Troy Alabama with 38 special open for zz top back in the late 70s tickets were 26 dollars a piece. Man at 64 thats been a while.

[@CR500freak]

Rockpalast studio, 1978

[@henryvo8460]

Brought to the Netherlands by Big Al. ( Alfred Lagarde ) for the Veronica music show Countdown. 🎸🎶🎵🎶🎸

[@Littlfrek]

🇧🇷🖤

[@MrPeterRondel]

I want that Alembic!

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I don't think Wizzard plays that anymore. I worked on the MF sound crew and he has played a lot of basses and none had factory pick-ups.

[@RickGreenDot]

Love it . . . remember this MF very well!

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

We we used to have range.

[@michaelschmidt9708]

Yeah. What happened to y'all?

[@qrs_tuv1925]

1983 we were totally hooked on these guys.

[@hot88s23]

capital B capital A BadAss!!!!

[@dbarton944]

Hmmmm..... How is Mike getting that string synthesizer sound out of that Hohner Clavinette???

[@philbabb6460]

;)

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

Musimatic, in Decatur had a tweek that made the clarinet sound wild. I was sorry to see Michael Keck get fired but it really sucked that when he tried to sell his equipment on Craigslist, he got robbed.

[@toomuchsumo]

Funky a.F.

[@norseforce69]

Aries Spears on vocal lol

[@angelbulldog4934]

I saw MF at Elon College (now university) in North Carolina a million years ago. For some reason, Joyce wasn't with them. It just wasn't the same.

[@JaimoeD]

Why are vocals out of sync?

[@chrispark8713]

DUBBED , FROM their studio cut , no live action here baby . . look closely.. they do it well ,. but look closely. ???

[@cliffgresham3234]

Exactly. No cords to the guitars

[@johnvanhal2450]

The way every single artist did it on this show. The public wanted it that way back then here.

[@Pellefication]

Playback! Fucking hate playback!!

[@sandrasinti5831]

❤❤❤❤