The History of MOBY GRAPE part one | #234

A band of considerable reputation, Moby Grape has confounded fans as to why this group did not find a wider audience in their day. The usual excuses are offered by many historians but a closer look reveals more than just a band scorned. This two-part series will dive deep into their 60s catalog and weigh the evidence that contributed to their tumultuous run.

[thomasroth]

Thank you so much for this. Their debut album is surely one of the greatest ever. I got it when I was 13, in 1967, and my older brother bought it for me after me having surgery. I have listened to their albums a lot since the death of Jerry Miller and I love them as much now as then. Thank you also for killing the wine and no corkscrews story.

[phild]

Thanks for doing a series on the Grape! My favorite debut album ever, from the best of the San Fran bands. I never get tired of it! RIP Jerry Miller 2024.

[genebrenner]

That debut album was amazing. Every song was great and unique, and it was one of my favorites. I was lucky enough to see the original band live in a club in Philly.

[dynasticlight]

Found the first album in Sisters record collection. Loved these dudes, just started playing the Drums and played it Loud and often. Great Band, hands down.

[tomandaj]

Played with Miller in Lawrence KS. in 2007. Great player. Great time playing with him. RIP Jerry

[anthonykimball]

THE greatest pure rock band ever in all of history. Thanks for finally doing a profile on these guys. R.I.P. Jerry Miller.

[pddabsorbed]

Was hoping to see this one materialize. I live about 12 miles from Jerry Millers home. Thanks Matt

[bannork]

Some wonderful harmonies and melodies from Moby Grape. Still make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. A great channel, Matt. So much work ahead for you, Quicksilver, The Dead, Steve Miller....

[annamariaisland]

Just started this - hope I don't cry at the end because of all the misfortunes of this great, great band!

[christinacrocker]

I love all your videos but this is the one I've been waiting for, especially now with the passing of Jerry Miller. This group should have been huge, they seemed to have it all - interesting and catchy songs, excellent vocals, and superb playing. I'll never fully understand why this group didn't receive the acclaim they should have gotten. There's relatively little written about them, and there aren't any documentaries on them, it's a real shame. Thank you for shedding some light on this amazing, underappreciated group. I can't wait for part two!

[BigSky]

Along with Buffalo Springfield my favourite U.S. band. So much talent and potential.

[michaelmacaulay]

Such a great band - fantastic to see them getting such a fine retrospective. Truly Fine Citizen is one of the greatest short songs ever too, even if they were spiralling by then. Thank you

[BegToDiffer]

I can't wait to watch this! I was going to request them years ago. Thanks, Matt. The guitarist, Jerry Miller is Clapton's favorite guitarist. I read.

[markjamesmeli]

The Move's version of "Hey Grandma" is stupendous. It should have been a big hit for one of the groups.

[bobburroughs]

At last, thanks Matt! I think 'Omaha' was the first track we heard in Britain. 'Can't Be So Bad' remains a favourite go-to cut. There remains an overall feeling of sadness about what might have been.

[jasontorres]

Love me some Grape. "I like "Funky-Tunk' it's pretty funny.Thanks for this overview, can't wait for Pt. 2

[Scotttyist]

It's interesting that the Grape guys used the term 'crosstalk' to describe how their guitar playing meshed. I've heard what LSD does to all of the senses during a trip called 'crosstalk' in the past too.

[michael]

Miriam Linna of Norton records mentioned, on the occasion of Jerry's passing, The Frantics unreleased album from 66 as a possible future release on her label. I'm really looking forward to hearing it and I think other Grape fans will love it too. Thank you for this, I really enjoyed it. R.I.P. Jerry Miller❤

[kaboomerty]

was not expecting moby grape for some reason, but am so happy, one of my favorite bands of all time

[scottiwen]

Another winner Matt! A top ten list of the worst band managers of the 1960's would be interesting (and probably sobering.)