Fred Armisen Impersonates Each Decade of Punk Music | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Fred Armisen shows off his musical impersonations of alternative music from bands like The Velvet Underground and Sleater-Kinney.


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Fred Armisen Impersonates Each Decade of Punk Music | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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[chuylennon]

I'd love to see this bit again, but with Jimmy completely quiet

[russelljohnson]

Fred's teaching a seminar on punk history, Jimmy is running a workshop highlighting why you should get out of someone else's way.

[solideogloria]

Armisen doing punk impressions while Fallon does a spot on Michael Scott impression

[Cuythulu]

Jimmy was probably the kid who wanted to blow the candles of every birthday cake even if it wasn't his.

[HoriaNeagu]

Having Jimmy Fallon there is like having your drunk uncle attempt to recreate Fred Armisen's excellent bit and draining all the fun out of it.

[JaxLittles]

I'd love to see this... but on Conan. Conan not only wouldn't talk through it, but he'd also do back up guitar where needed.

[DUAXNinja]

At first I ashamed of myself, finding myself watching a Jimmy Fallon video. But then I saw the comments, made my day a little brighter knowing everyone else feels this way.

[alexandermeisling]

Could you imagine how watchable the Tonight Show would be if Jimmy Fallon’s mic was muted during interviews?

[Hayyden]

*Fred's Riff-erences*


0:51 - "Who Loves The Sun" by Velvet Underground - youtu.be/DgGuTicdtyg
1:17 - "I Wanna Be Sedated" by The Ramones - youtu.be/l0usV_kf-Zc
1:49 - "Janie Jones" by The Clash - youtu.be/GsVjWd1mh4w
2:11 - "God In Alcove" by Bauhaus - youtu.be/iqK73jM9cxM
2:37 - "It's The Law" by Social Distortion - youtu.be/TY-d78Vzk0s
2:56 - "The Sprawl" by Sonic Youth - youtu.be/t6QW1KcDV8M
3:23 - "Superman" by Goldfinger - youtu.be/XvziPPpryv0
3:41 - "Shine" by Collective Soul - youtu.be/_m0bI82Rz_k
4:01 - "Modern Girl" by Sleater-Kinney - youtu.be/Ptk7DEYY6LA
4:15 - "Someday" by The Strokes - youtu.be/knU9gRUWCno

[davidsykes]

Man, there was a lot of talent on the screen, and it all was sitting on the couch.

[Greenmachine]

This bit perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with Fallon's late night persona

[burningdaylights]

Thank goodness Jimmy was there to repeat Fred's jokes so we would know where they were.

[FrostRare]

I feel like I’m actually watching Fred Armisen attempting to finally expose Jimmy Fallon for never having ever listened to music.

[SethKessel]

I've never seen so much love for one man, while simultaneously so much hate for another. But it's spot on!!

[sreed]

In a world full of Fallons, strive to be an Armisen.

[lovethieves]

Misleading Title: The Tonight Show Starring Fred Armisen, interrupted by Jimmy Fallon

[unstoppableExodia]

I never knew Fred armisen was so musically talented. He was such a pro that he didn’t let Jimmy throw him off

[fatman.]

I want to see Fred do this bit on another show so I can enjoy it

[anton]

Jimmy's brain before every show:
"But how do I get this to be about me?"

[Fenster]

Jimmy Fallon: If he wasn't the host, security would remove him from the show.