The Rubinoos

I was really stoked to find this first clip. The original lineup of The Rubinoos performing "Rock and Roll is Dead" on British TV circa 1977. Tommy Dunbar on lead guitar and lead vocal, Jon Rubin (who usually did most of the lead vocals) on rhythm guitar, Royse Ader on bass and Donn Spindt on drums. Their second album, "Back to the Drawing Board" is one of my top power pop albums of all time. It is a crime that this album has never been available on CD.

I had the pleasure of seeing the 'Noos live in 1980. By that time, Al Chan had replaced the departed Ader on bass. They were as good a live band as I have ever seen.

The second clip was from their stab at MTV stardom around 1983. By that time, only Tommy and Jon remained. A nice song, produced by Todd Rundgren.