Name: Live at Max's Kansas City: Volumes 1 and 2
Brand: Heartbreakers

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FREUD 117CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2015-09-14

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Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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5013145211724

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Heartbreakers

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Jungle Records

New York City-based band formed by Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan in April 1975 after they left the New York Dolls. Richard Hell was brought in to play bass and share songwriting and vocals, and in July, Walter Lure joined on rhythm guitar. In 1976, Hell's increasing effort to sideline Johnny led to Johnny and Jerry firing him, and Billy Rath was brought in to handle bass duties.

The Heartbreakers are a legendary rock band known for their influential sound that emerged from the vibrant New York punk scene of the 1970s. With their raw energy and rebellious spirit, they captured the essence of punk rock with their explosive live performances.

The band's lineup may have changed over the years, but their impact on music remains undeniable. From their early days as members of the New York Dolls to forming their own group, The Heartbreakers have left an indelible mark on rock 'n' roll history.

"Johnny Thunders' Heartbreakers classic live album — the original 1978 album plus the rare Vol 2 recorded 1979. Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan formed the Heartbreakers out of the ashes of the New York Dolls in 1975. Gaining infamy in London touring with the Sex Pistols on the Anarchy tour of '76, they went on to produce just one album, the classic L.A.M.F. in 1977. The Heartbreakers split up When Track Records folded early in 1978. But in the fall of '78, Johnny Thunders, Billy Rath and Walter Lure found themselves in New York and decided to do a couple of gigs for 'old times sake' and some 'chump change'. Jerry Nolan had moved on to play with The Idols and Sid Vicious, so they got together with drummer Ty Styx for some farewell gigs at Max's Kansas City. The resulting album was issued in 1979 on Max's Kansas City Records in the US and Beggars Banquet in the UK. It sold well, so Max's Tommy Dean and Peter Crowley decided to record a Volume 2. A long weekend of shows was booked, this time with original drummer Jerry Nolan, but 'chemical imbalances' ruined all but half of the last show. Beggars turned down the tapes, and Volume 2 remained unreleased, appearing only briefly on CD in the mid-90's. Now for the first time, both volumes are brought together on single CD. The audio has been repaired and remastered by Peter Crowley."

Live at Max's Kansas City: Volumes 1 and 2

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