Zal Cleminson - Faith Healer (Sensational Alex Harvey Band)

[@Euthymia]

I'll never forget being a 14-year-old suburban American lad, staying up late to watch In Concert, and on comes this guy my mom's age dressed like a biker-pirate-ringmaster, his spandex-clad mime guitar player sidekick mocking the moves of arena rock guitar heroes whilst simultaneously mopping the floor with them in terms of tone and heaviness....this was a good couple of years before we'd heard of "punk rock." It opened my eyes to a lot of things. About showmanship, about music, about the rock concert as a performance. Specifically about how much having different stage personae can bring to a band. Nothing like them before or since, although people have taken bits and been influenced. I'm happy to see the mime guitar slinger still making the scene.

[@maryreilly5092]

Same here!

[@maryreilly5092]

Which is exactly why you're never gonna hear the old arena Rock stars ever lift up Zal in praise and recognition.

[@malvessidrums]

Thats a lovely tale mate. I hope Zal read/ these nice comments like yours.

[@Euthymia]

​ @louiemalvessi For Zal Cleminson to be aware of how much he and Alex and SAHB meant to me and opened my mind....what an idea. And not out of the question in the internet age. I later became a musician myself (which you know if you go to my KZbin page), and my first electric guitar was a Gibson non-reverse Firebird I just like Zal's. He was and obviously remains an amazing musician and performer

[@maryreilly5092]

@@Euthymia I guarantee you that Zal would be so honored to know this!

[@Bucephalus21]

I Interviewed Zal on Radio Aire in Leeds in the early 1980's for my Rock Show. He was easy to talk with, self-deprecating and seemingly unaware just how ground-breaking and influential SAHB were. There has never been a band like them - and there never will be.

[@malvessidrums]

Sahb was MAGIC. Zal😂he still pretty much like that, great sense of humour but I agree, he doesnt realise fully hes ONE OF THE GREATS . Humble man.

[@fleetingglimpse9350]

Do you have a transcript of the interview

[@BeefSupreme-vk9sz]

This music was soooo heavy for its time and it's just as heavy today, people always speak of underated guitarists, he's not but somehow is lost amongst other greats like many others, his stage presence is amazing especially in the 70's dressed as an insane mime 🤘😵🤘

[@malvessidrums]

Totallly agree. His presence on stage is still mesmerising. It was incredible seeing him going from civilian to a total nutter the second he stood on the stage. A true artist.

[@BeefSupreme-vk9sz]

@@malvessidrums he's got to be such an influence to guys like Steve Vai that use their whole body and face to convey their guitars emotion 🤘😜🤘

[@maryreilly5092]

I loved the Mime persona he had, mischievous grinning, the lolling of his eyes and tongue, winking, waving then instantly changing his expressions to all business and most serious rock guitarist persona ever...just like he is now in this video!

[@AlabubbaTrucker]

Zal is still one of the greatest guitarists to ever walk the planet.

[@malvessidrums]

You know what, im a drummer but i adore his playing. But more and more and hear guitar players rating him highly. Justice !

[@sidneysnottley6414]

Great reworking - He still hasn't lost the guitar skills - magic.

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks!!

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

Most old guys just seem to be clinging on to past glories, but this guy seems to be utterly fucking killing it. This is absolutely fucking brilliant.

[@malvessidrums]

Well said, Overlord! Fingers crossed he will be out on the road again soon.

[@maryreilly5092]

Agree 💯

[@remedy9648]

I just discovered SAHB 3 days ago, at 2:30 AM as I was prepping to drive from NY to NC for a my move and I’ve been constantly looking for more. I couldn’t wait to get here to hear more. I missed the band for decades so I’m making up for lost time and getting familiar with Zal here. Needless to say I’m totally in awe of this man and hope i get to catch a live show. This is a real rock and roller!

[@malvessidrums]

Ohh such a cool story man. I hope all goes well with your trip from NY t NC. Make the most of it! As for SAHB, absolutely undiscovered gem of rock an roll, the street wise of adcd, the musicality of Zep, the antics of Kiss, but intellectually challenging as well. It's bonkers how good and ahead of their time they were. What I find fascinating is that I found in Zal a completely genuine person as well, they were for real. Enjoy the ride!!

[@maryreilly5092]

The exact same experience happened to me just two weeks ago, (except I was at home with the flu bug), and I had to see and hear everything immediately. I'm still in total awe, bought the t-shirt and wearing it proudly! More importantly I am listening to new music by Zal, Orphans by Ashes, I believe is his new group. Check it out on YT.

[@joshtyree3552]

Zal shreds , a highly underrated musical talent . I think he’s a genius.

[@malvessidrums]

100% agree

[@PXR5-PXR5]

Nice version, very different from SAHB's version. Cool to see Zal still on it. Sad that Alex been gone so long. Thanx for the vid 👍

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks mate. Yeah Zal still has it, such a great musician, i saw it first hand

[@martingerhartl8116]

I love this version... Simply great

[@malvessidrums]

I really dig it too! Thanks

[@jazzhastings3137]

I was in a band going to a gig and we met Tear Gas (Zals Band) They Had A Puncture, we gave them a lift to the nearest town (Blairgowrie) they were brilliant because they were just like me (A no hoper trying to make it) Look At What They Did

[@malvessidrums]

Fucking hell man, what a cool story. Thanks for sharing. We are all no hopers trying to make, and trust me, I still feel like that and I'm sure Zal feels like that too. It's never enough, so the moral of the story is: You lived the dream too!

[@harrymcgill2729]

The best band Alex ever worked with. Every pub and band in Glasgow played this song when it came out. My sister even married one of the band members. Eddi Campbell. Great Guy.

[@wirralnomad]

​Zal lived the impossible dream, and thankfully unlike many of his contemporaries including Alex ge lived to tell the tale!

[@billfrater1948]

Zal, What a player, what a sound.

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks Bill! Indeed he is!

[@JamesGower-ch5zj]

Outstanding in his day glad i found him again......bravo zal.

[@malvessidrums]

Cheers! Still outstanding!

[@JamesGower-ch5zj]

@@malvessidrums I am certain he is. I saw SAHB with the WHO in Charlton and was always a fan but Zal was always stand out quality even then. The clips confirm that hasn't changed. Any suggestions for albums.? Thank you.

[@TheDaisidgy]

Superb,heavy, interpretation! It was a great evening at The Underworld, Camden for SAHB’s last tour. Meeting the band too. I was lucky enough to see them with Alex on The Impossible Dream Tour too. Vambo Rool!!!

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks for sharing that my dear! Vambo rool! I also really dig this version of song.

[@spikeybaby1735]

Last I heard Zal had quit touring, please tell me he had a change of heart, I saw Sin Dogs a few years ago and they were brilliant

[@malvessidrums]

Yeah, he hasnt made any plans to get on the road again yet. I'm eagerly waiting as well, plus he said he would call me if he did, so my fingers are crossed. Where did you see Sin Dogs?

[@spikeybaby1735]

@@malvessidrums They played at yardbirds in Grimsby, unfortunately not many turned up so they only did a short set, which pissed me off but couldn’t blame him really. I would travel to see them tho. As you say , fingers crossed 👍

[@OLLI-ln7kp]

First time I saw Zal was probably about 1971/72 when he was still with Tear Gas they were head and shoulders above the rest of the bands that visited our town back in the day.

[@malvessidrums]

I bet they were Olli. Zal was still pure fire when we played together. What town are you from if you dont mind me asking?

[@OLLI-ln7kp]

@@malvessidrums Girvan south west Ayrshire

[@alfredoobregon2618]

Tremendo Zal Cleminson con toda la energía que da el rock. Sigue roqueando Zal

[@malvessidrums]

Grazie, si sigue facendo musica. Um albo novo ano passato. Guarda una cancion nel mio canal chamada BLIND MACHINE. Eu toco bateria e basso com Zal. Gracias por il commento!!!!

[@richardberesford3993]

I saw the SAHB in the 70s in Doncaster and what a band they were fantastic.

[@steventyreman3642]

Top rank donny,,,they werechuffin awesome,,,,,saw them 3 times ,city ha.l Sheffield,,what a gig !,😊

[@chrisbagnall2032]

Thanks for this - I cannot imagine having too much of Zal

[@malvessidrums]

It was such a pleasure playing with him

[@vannjunkin8041]

Still got it. Id go see this .. damn

[@Arthur54321]

Alex would be proud.

[@malvessidrums]

Absolutely

[@1990-t1j]

Interesting version. Zal's voice suits the song. I enjoyed that. Thanks for uploading it.

[@malvessidrums]

I agree. Suited really well, a new vibe to the song. Thank you

[@1990-t1j]

@@malvessidrums Happy New year.

[@williamblake7328]

remember seeing him playing at the eel pie island in twickenham with the sahb wearing a jokers costume 👆 in the sixties great times 75 now and still rocking !!

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks for the story William! 🤘

[@wirralnomad]

In the 60's?

[@FenceThis]

@@wirralnomad didn’t wear the joker’s costume in the 60’s,no

[@wirralnomad]

@@FenceThis They only started in 1972.

[@FenceThis]

@@wirralnomad I know, and the thing is - he didn’t wear the joker outfit for atleast the 1st year with SAHB

[@andyh9182]

Still rockin' 🌍 Thank you, Louie 🌤

[@malvessidrums]

thank you mate

[@stuppy5915]

Rock on Zal, yo the man.......Really

[@malvessidrums]

So much gusto in his performances. He is truly special, i witnessed it first hand

[@saulstar5203]

Best version Ever ❤

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks mate!!!

[@pauldavies1710]

This was always a brilliant song to start with but this is a total reworking with a wholly different feel but still brilliant. Zal has always had a touch of genius though.

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks paul. Fully agree, saw the genius up close and its all there, what a pleasure playing w him

[@pauldavies1710]

@@malvessidrums I could only dream of how good that must have felt. Unfortunately my three chords probably wouldn’t cut the mustard with Zal lol

[@Tungadunger]

Still missing Alex.

[@malvessidrums]

Absolutely man, that band was something else, had EVERYTHING going, great musicianship, street wisdom, humour... so much potential

[@MrAdopado]

oh how I struggled getting the odd timing of the introductory section of the original ... great when I got right ... this version is fun and removes that pressure!

[@malvessidrums]

Same here hehaheha i think they just had that sample going without a care in the world for the timing of it, at least thats what I gathered when we were rehearsing the song.

[@bonadito]

Just killer, that chord at 1.17!!!man, that's how to play it. fuck me!!!sorry about that!! does anyone know what that guitar is that Zal is playing here? I miss his SG, but that thing kills the PRS! It's true what they say about single pickup guitars. This man has swagger, he always did.

[@malvessidrums]

I cant remember what guitar this one is/was, but it was Zals guitar! All he used. Thanks for the comment!! Really nice u dig that, me too, live the attitude behind the playing, the dissonances.

[@kentlewenhagen2105]

Nice when Faith Healer find it`s way back to original!

[@malvessidrums]

Zal said that this was going back to his heavy roots like Tear Gas.

[@kentlewenhagen2105]

Ok, feelings right.thank you@@malvessidrums

[@hairybax]

Why isn't this band with a big production!!!!

[@malvessidrums]

So much potential!!

[@TheSeafordian]

75 years young.

[@malvessidrums]

He was on fire

[@FenceThis]

max 73 in this footage

[@BazzyPredPop]

Immense ❤❤❤❤😮

[@malvessidrums]

Yep, our man was absolutely on fire!

[@Pejle1362]

I was 12 when my 14 year old brother played, it sure got my mo.fu attention thats the truth as good oldie B.Scott use To sing, but Naz.Concert 74 was the best I was 12 and on my own 😂❤🕉️☸️☮️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙏😎🤯🥴🇫🇮

[@malvessidrums]

Beautiful stuff man! Thanks for sharing the story. Hugs to Finland!

[@jamesbonar3092]

Two words ... FUCKING BRILLIANT.

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks James!!!

[@ClydeBuilt]

Now that's the way to do it ! Heavy as fuck....

[@malvessidrums]

🤘agreed!!

[@Kalighat13]

GEILE VERSION !

[@malvessidrums]

Cheers Kalighat!

[@joshtyree3552]

Zal is up there wit jimmy (hendrix + page )

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks for the message, Josh. I'll have to pass that one on to Zal himself 🤘💪

[@algernonblackwood1707]

Bass player is a dead ringer for Brush Shields from the original SKID ROW featuring the late great Gary Moore. Go Zal!

[@malvessidrums]

Go Zal!!!

[@Lair69]

The Vision never fades. D''yu still have that Gibson i first saw you playing on teevee? So,so many guitarists over time have based their entire style on just a couple of sounds within your badass solos.

[@malvessidrums]

Will pass the message to our dear Zal! Thank you so much for your words, Lair!

[@emmanuelferraille1306]

enormous!

[@malvessidrums]

absolute legend!

[@jazzhastings3137]

Fucking Brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@malvessidrums]

Totally agree!!!!

[@stillerdiggrich8141]

Great arrangement from the original

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks Stiller! I also really liked it.

[@jamescassidy3995]

Have you guys recorded this version? Great stuff, beautiful melancholy manic vibes.

[@malvessidrums]

Sadly no official recording, just bootlegs from the gigs. I agree though, this version was a beautiful relecture of the song, so much drama. Wish we had realised at the time how good it was, we should have recorded it.

[@teaman7v]

Fuckin legend

[@malvessidrums]

Absolutely

[@stevejackson8625]

1:18 the man draws his blade.

[@malvessidrums]

Love it 🥲

[@nachofnub]

What's with the Panda Eyes?

[@malvessidrums]

It's to retain attention of people that dont listen to the music

[@PXR5-PXR5]

​@@malvessidrums Exist such people? 😊

[@wirralnomad]

Did they ever record a studio take of this?

[@malvessidrums]

Sadly not. Just bootlegs and i also have a couple rehearsal versions which I'll post eventually !

[@wirralnomad]

@@malvessidrums Shame, it's actually a boss version this.

[@Jnxdbljnx]

Where was this? 🖤

[@malvessidrums]

This show was in Alva, Scotland

[@andrebann3983]

Embarrassing… my take but we are all different in opinions

[@malvessidrums]

Of course! the world is big enough for all of us.

[@MC-jv6fs]

Schlecht.Einfach grottig. Aber bissl glamour und blingbling,wernns auch nur Handgewinke ist, an der künstlicher Schmuck hängt-. Trotzdem verstehe ich, wenn mans mag, wenn man live vor Ort war !

[@malvessidrums]

I certainly loved it, playing drums with a legend. As for the rest of your message, i find it unnecessary to discuss. thanks for the comment.

[@MC-jv6fs]

@@malvessidrums All right !

[@1965peyton]

Dude your comment was pointless you do know who that man on guitar is don’t you? The man is a legend. I’m a 58 y o punk rocker and I loved the SAHB zal is an awesome guitarist oh and Louie great drumming sir btw .what an awesome experience that must have been for you. I play drums, I stopped for 13 years because of a spinal cord injury, and I was diagnosed with with lung cancer in July this year my consultant said I’d be dead by Xmas but it turns out the treatment is working better than she thought it would, it turns out the mass in the middle of my chest has gotten smaller, the cancer in my spine has gone and in my liver too. So I decided to put my old band back together after 23 years. Do some gigs in the new year create some footage for family and friends when I’m gone. Memories that’s what it’s all about mate. Sorry about the longass comment Louie as a drummer, I thought you might like my little story. All the best Louie

[@Jnxdbljnx]

​@1965peyton So sorry you're going through this, and good on you for having the heart to keep on doing your thing...wish you all the best mate 🖤

[@1965peyton]

@@Jnxdbljnx it’s no one’s fault we’ll maybe mine for smoking since I was 14 but hey who knows lol. I thank you for your reply Louie wish you all the best in your future happy Christmas and an awesome new year sir 🤝

[@martinhiggs7027]

Extremely sad ZAL completely off the mark here ! you were a guitar player for TEAR GAS !! until Alex opened a big door for you PUB'S to TOUR'S and a honest wage $. unfortunately the management was weak here and didn't understand what the SAHB was doing on stage every night ! absolutely murdering every top bill ! Stones,who,Zep,Kinks every top act period ! Zal get a ALEX clone Queen did it ! and have fun ! you band sucks !

[@malvessidrums]

Tough but fair. Thanks for the comment.

[@martinhiggs7027]

@louiemalvessi Louie every human that ever saw SAHB loved ZAL's artistic package and absolutely incredible guitar playing period ! for me the SAHB was one of the most incredible talented bands that ever professionally played live ! the SOUL band's a close second !

[@DenisBobo59]

Je vous ai vu à Paris il y a à peu près 45 ans et je m'en souviens toujours j'écoute toujours Faith,Next ,SAHB Stories...tanks for all 5:32

[@miaumiau2009]

You Are Good!!!!

[@malvessidrums]

Thanks Ania