They didn’t think … They didn’t think they would become famous. You don’t join a very fringe rock movement with the goal of becoming famous. If they had wanted to be famous, they would have tried more mainstream rock or pop…not something that few people listened to at the time. None of them thought they’d ever be making records. They never thought that they would one day be remembered for being the pioneers of punk rock.
malcom found the … malcom found the sex pistols easily. peaople are too “punk” too admit it. with out malcom the sex pistols would’ve been an other go nowhere band.
he didn’t find the new york dolls. they made themselvs
If it was about … If it was about rock n’ roll than none of these would be on this documentary.
they all wanted to become famous one reason or another. life is the aprentice.
i saw this one, and … i saw this one, and the punk episode of another series like it on much music when i was fourteen… it piqued my curiosity to track down a lot of records and has had a lasting influence on my musical interests
That’s a Bold Face … That’s a Bold Face LIE!!!When The Beatles recorded and sang “Yesterday” in “early” 1965,the velvet underground weren’t singing or recording SHIT!! Their first album came out in 1967!! The most harrowing(and relaistic) depiction of Heroin addiction EVER recorded to music was John Lennon’s 1969 Classic “Cold Turkey”.
this was a great … this was a great series, but the best part was the opening title sequence for each episode: an spinning electric guitar rises in slow motion until it exits the top of the frame, then comes down in flames.
i saw a ten part … i saw a ten part documentary produce by the BBC, i remember it was broadcast on an university t.v. channel here in mexico, i taped some of the shows but i can’t find the video tapes. does anybody knows if that series is now avaliable in dvd?…greate series though
Time Warner History of Rock & Roll footage 1995
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
They didn’t think …
They didn’t think they would become famous. You don’t join a very fringe rock movement with the goal of becoming famous. If they had wanted to be famous, they would have tried more mainstream rock or pop…not something that few people listened to at the time. None of them thought they’d ever be making records. They never thought that they would one day be remembered for being the pioneers of punk rock.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Richard Hell’s main …
Richard Hell’s main bands are Television and Voidoids… not Heartbreackers, he was only in for a short period
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Thanks a lot for …
Thanks a lot for posting this Classic!
Had this years ago, long lost now.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
joey ramone reminds …
joey ramone reminds me of howard stern
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
ROCK ON!!!!! \m/
ROCK ON!!!!! \m/
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
its was actually …
its was actually bernie rhodes the clash manager not malcom so its thanks to the clash manager, though hes a bracking them up.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
opportunist yes. …
opportunist yes. but that also makes him icredibly smart. smarter than any in the bands he managed
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
malcom found the …
malcom found the sex pistols easily. peaople are too “punk” too admit it. with out malcom the sex pistols would’ve been an other go nowhere band.
he didn’t find the new york dolls. they made themselvs
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Malcom never ‘found …
Malcom never ‘found’ anything…he got taken everywhere, certainly too much of to go anywhere on his own
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
If it was about …
If it was about rock n’ roll than none of these would be on this documentary.
they all wanted to become famous one reason or another. life is the aprentice.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
There ain’t no …
There ain’t no poser here…milk everything around him? Sounds more like “The Apprentice” than being about Rock-n-Roll.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
so what?
i’m sick …
so what?
i’m sick of poser hatin’ on the guy. hes brilliant and he knew exactly how to milk everyting around him.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
You got that right …
You got that right for sure…pure opportunist and nothing more.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
malcom mcclaren …
malcom mcclaren should be beaten severly
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
i saw this one, and …
i saw this one, and the punk episode of another series like it on much music when i was fourteen… it piqued my curiosity to track down a lot of records and has had a lasting influence on my musical interests
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Of course it doesnt …
Of course it doesnt … real music isn’t in competition!
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
“Who thought we …
“Who thought we were cute ‘n’ real” — hehehe. I <3 Richard.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
it still doesn’t …
it still doesn’t beat the blues.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
That’s a Bold Face …
That’s a Bold Face LIE!!!When The Beatles recorded and sang “Yesterday” in “early” 1965,the velvet underground weren’t singing or recording SHIT!! Their first album came out in 1967!! The most harrowing(and relaistic) depiction of Heroin addiction EVER recorded to music was John Lennon’s 1969 Classic “Cold Turkey”.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Lou Reed looks like …
Lou Reed looks like the most cool guy on Earth. Is he single? XD
-Velvet fan forever-
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Lou Reed looks like …
Lou Reed looks like the most cool guy on Earth. Is he single? XD
-Velvet fan forever-
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
5 Stars for Richard …
5 Stars for Richard and Joe!
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
this was a great …
this was a great series, but the best part was the opening title sequence for each episode: an spinning electric guitar rises in slow motion until it exits the top of the frame, then comes down in flames.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Oh SHIT! Johnny …
Oh SHIT! Johnny Ramone!
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
i saw a ten part …
i saw a ten part documentary produce by the BBC, i remember it was broadcast on an university t.v. channel here in mexico, i taped some of the shows but i can’t find the video tapes. does anybody knows if that series is now avaliable in dvd?…greate series though