Understanding Osees

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Osees are an american rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 97. John Dwyer is considered the key member throughout the band’s lifespan, taking on the role as a multi instrumentalist and vocalist. But most of the time you’ll see him with a guitar over his belt buckle like a member of the beatles from an alternate universe.

His band has a sound that goes in all types of directions. Tapping into garage and punk, and psychedelic and experimental rock. In this video i thought we’d take a look at the early years of the band, their most appreciated albums and what it’s like to play their songs on guitar. I’m Lie from Lie Likes Music and this is the history, sounds and riffs of the Osees.

[LieLikesMusic]

Thanks for suggesting Osees! What band or artist should be next? 🎶🎸

[Smite]

Dwyer influenced Gizzard and Ty Segall. He was doing it first. Also please do The Brian Jonestown Massacre!!!

[TheGreenGobshite]

John Dywer is going to go down in the history book. I can't remember the exact comparison, but I remember Ty Segall saying that in "years to come John Dywer will be as legendary..." and I totally agree. His work ethic, his live energy and his guitar playing is seriously influential. He truly is a titan of 21st century rock and roll.

[agustmi]

Fun fact: actually Stu Mackenzie from king gizzard was inspired by John Dwyer

[gusgus]

Oh man, saying that Osees sounds like Gizz could start a war

[TheJulioChaul]

the way you said it sounded like he was the one copying Stu Mackenzie, when in fact he invented those tricks and Stu included them to KG songs later on...

[prinsezkaffeehexen]

I saw them almost ten years ago for free, didn't know them yet, and before the show started a boomer told me "I saw Motorhead, I saw The Rolling Stones, I saw every big band. Get ready, this is the most rock'n'roll show you'll ever see".

Having seen around a hundred shows, mostly punk and metal, at that time I thought "OK grandad, enjoy you rock'n'roll show"... And then they starting playing. And to this day I still haven't seen anything more rock'n'roll. It's pure energy, it melts your face off from start to finish, and the crowd instantly goes insane.

One of my best shows ever. Never miss them if they're coming near you.

[Pandamasque]

The Oh Sees released more albums today since lunch than most bands in their lifespan.

[hippiecheezburger]

Dwyer and the Osees are an absolute monster of a band, I love how he just presents what he wants to do every time, avoiding criticism of his work by turning off comments on all their videos. It’s just a mix of punk, thrash, prof, metal, psych rock it’s great. Protean threat was my favorite album but like face stabber, orc, smote reverser, mutilator defeated at last and the new a foul form are all good they’re all different

[davidc]

You meant to say King Gizzard sounds like Oh Sees

[dreamsofage]

John Dwyer is so much more Influential than he’s given credit for, I’ve seen many guitar players that are influenced by his style.

[forthedoggiesguitars]

John Dwyer of The Oh Sees wrestlers that guitar like an alligator He is one of the best guitar players out there, full of energy and vigor compared to the likes of Angus Young. Amazing dude. Excellent choice to cover!

[larsbouwmeester]

One of my favourite bands! Do Ty Segall next if u haven’t done him yet

[REALwoombath]

I'm honored to be included twice in the video as a voice of the people. Thanks for doing a video about one of my favorite bands. ^^

[jordanhedington]

Hey mate. I just wanted to talk a bit more on the connection between king gizz and ohsees. Back when gizz were just starting up, ohsees were a pretty big influence in the underground scene around where we are from. The influence definitely bled over into gizzards early work. Even onstage persona was a thing from ohsees. Later though they developed a style all their own, but did end up working with the band.

[adams.]

I’ve seen Oh Sees opening for Iggy Pop in San Jose on Summer 2013.
Both delivered phenomenal performances

[heckicusdoomicuswizardus]

this was kinda just really superficial and surface level, and the Gizz comparison made me want to headbutt a wall, but a good primer nonetheless.

[Bigcheeseburrito]

Osees, ty segall, king gizzard fans. We must unite and becone stronger then the kpop fans

[williamman]

I'm so glad that you go in depth for the introduction of the band!!! One of my favorite

[Powerslave]

You are right. John its a huge example of how to be persistent, patient, and steady on working on whatever you want to do with your live. We, all emerging artist, must see his work as an inspiration and a guide of how do things to grow from nothing toa very special place in the worlds conciousness