The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
This 2-DVD set captures explosive live performances and revealing interviews on DVD for the first time ever from the forefathers of the punk and new wave movements, such as The Ramones, Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop, John Lydon (of The Sex Pistols and PiL), Joan Jett, The Jam, Patti Smith, The Plasmatics, and much more! Highlights Include The Ramones' fiery performance of "I Wanna Be Sedated" and "The KKK Took My Baby Away". An unforgettable verbal spat between John Lydon and Tom Snyder. Elvis Costello's frenzied performance of "Watch Your Step". Iggy Pop's offering of "TV Eye". Roundtable discussion between Joan Jett, Paul Weller (The Jam), Bill Graham, and others regarding the current state of punk rock and much much more!
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Plot Summary
This compilation from 'The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder' features iconic interviews with influential punk and new wave artists. Hosted by the legendary Tom Snyder, the program delves into the minds of musicians who defined a generation of counterculture music. It offers a rare glimpse into their perspectives and the artistic movements they spearheaded.
Critical Reception
This compilation is highly regarded by fans of punk and new wave music for its archival value and the insightful interviews conducted by Tom Snyder. Critics and audiences alike praise it for capturing candid moments with legendary artists during a pivotal era of music history. It's often cited as an essential watch for understanding the roots and impact of the punk and new wave scenes.
What Reviewers Say
- Captures raw and honest interviews with seminal punk and new wave artists.
- Tom Snyder's interviewing style provides unique historical context and insight.
- An essential archival release for music enthusiasts and historians.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the value of this collection for its direct access to legendary musicians and their unfiltered thoughts. Many appreciate the nostalgic aspect and the opportunity to see these artists in their prime, interviewed by a master of the talk show format. The compilation is seen as a definitive look at a significant musical movement.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (Compilation of archival interviews)
Fun Fact
The 'Punk & New Wave' compilation draws from interviews conducted between 1979 and 1981, capturing some of these artists at the peak of their early fame and influence.
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